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Anti-cancer food items contain a few active ingredients that have been proven in lab-studies to directly destroy cancer-cells. But their beneficial effect is not limited to this. They contain many other substances that support the body’s own mechanisms to arrest the growth and multiplication of cancer-cells as well as prevent their invasion of surrounding tissues.
Here are 6 cancer-fighting foods and drinks you can include in your diet:
1.Green Tea
Antioxidant compounds called catechins occur in green-tea and are highly effective in mopping-up free radicals. They do this by combining with the free radicals and deactivating them. This process effectively reduces the risk of cancer.
The free radicals have the potential to damage the DNA of cells. Cells with damaged DNA can multiply in an abnormal way, and become the starting point of various types of cancers.

2.Broccoli
Research shows that eating broccoli and other cabbage family vegetables like, Brussels-sprouts, rapine, kale and collard greens lowers the risk of several types of cancers including prostate, breast, stomach, and colorectal cancers. Almost all cruciferous vegetables contain vitamin-C and the dark-colored ones like kale and collard-greens are good sources of vitamin-K.
They break down in the body to produce anti-inflammatory agents called indoles and isothiocyanates which have an inhibitory action on the enzymes that initiate cancer.

3.Red Grapes & Grape Juice
Grapes contain resveratrol, a polyphenol known to have anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties that offer cancer protection. The red and purple varieties are particularly high in resveratrol, so is red-wine. However, since alcohol consumption is implicated in many cancers of the mouth, esophagus, colon and rectum as well as breast-cancer in women, red-wine is no candidate for an anti-cancer diet. Resveratrol has been shown to have a beneficial effect on prostate and breast-cancers in mice as well as cancers of the gastrointestinal tract.
Since this polyphenol is concentrated in the skin of the grapes, freshly prepared juice of organically grown red-grapes would offer maximum benefit.

4.Blueberries

High Vitamin-C content as well as the presence of ellagitannins in blueberries may be contributing to the cancer-protective effect.
Ellagitannins get converted into ellagic acid and then into urolithins. These compounds protect DNA from free-radical damage that is the starting point of many cancers. Blueberries contain a substance called Pterostilbene which is related to the resveratrol in red-grapes. It has been found to cause self destruction of abnormal-cells in the stomach, pancreas and lung tissue.
5.Dark Chocolate
Dark chocolate has been linked with heart-health, but it may even help prevent certain types of cancers. Lab-studies have shown that the catechins, polyphenols and proanthocyanidins in pure chocolate may prevent the formation of tumors and retard the growth and proliferation of cancers.
Although eating some dark chocolate may offer cancer protection, many types contain sugar that may not be all that great to have on a daily basis. Be sure that you purchase dark-chocolate with at-leat 80% cacao.

6.Kombucha Tea
This fermented drink is made from slightly sweetened black-tea through the action of yeast and bacteria colonies that thrive in the starter. Russian scientists noticed that large areas of the country where people traditionally drank Kombucha tea were generally free of cancer. After further studies, the drink was confirmed to be having a powerful detoxification effect on the liver that afforded protection against several types of cancer.


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Have you already tried all the existing diets including no-carb, fat-free, and low-protein ones? If you’ve followed a diet with no solid food or tried to count the calories of every meal and yet somehow all of your attempts to lose weight haven’t been successful by now, you may realize that something’s wrong with all of these techniques.
Here are the most common mistakes we make when we want to lose-weight.

1.You're Not Getting Enough Sleep
Lack of sleep can contribute to weight-gain. One study found that women who slept 5-hours a night were more likely to gain weight than women who slept 7-hours a night.
• Losing sleep may make you feel hungry, even when you're not.
• Sleep deprivation can affect the secretion of cortisol, one of the hormones that regulates appetite.
• When you're tired, you may skip exercise or simply move around less, which means burning fewer calories.
• Getting enough sleep is crucial if you're trying to lose weight, not just because of how it affects you physically, but mentally as well. Sleep deprivation makes you cranky, confused, and can even make you feel depressed or angry.
2.You're Too Stressed Out
Stress and weight gain, or lack of weight-loss go hand in hand. Though you may not be aware of it, being under constant stress has the following consequences:
• Like sleep deprivation, too much stress increases the production of cortisol. Not only does this increase appetite, it can also cause extra fat storage around the abs.
• Cravings for foods that are high in sugar and fat, comfort foods to make us feel better.
3.Your digestion and absorption is not optimal.
• You are not what you eat; you are what you digest and absorb! Our gut health will determine our overall wellbeing. The bacteria that lies in our gut helps us to fight disease, process our food, make nutrients and make hormones etc.
4.You're eating out too much and not cooking at home.
• Trust me, you just don’t know what that restaurant is using to cook your food. Assume they're using the worst vegetable oils, heavy amounts of butter and oil, and poor-quality produce. Unless you're dining at a place that claims healthy cooking and uses healthy produce, learn to love your kitchen!

5.Your hormones aren't balanced.
If you are fatigued, experience irregular menstrual cycles, find it hard to lose weight, feel depressed or anxious, you may have a hormonal imbalance. Best to see a nutritionist or doctor who can support you and suggest certain tests that will confirm this so you can take appropriate action.
6.You're scared of good fats.
Don't be! Good fats are so so important to your brain and for making hormones. (So you can imagine why many of those who suffer from hormonal imbalances usually eat a low-fat diet) and your heart. The body actually uses the good fats and they will help to lower your LDL cholesterol.
7.Your liver is sluggish and you need a good cleanse!
If you're feeling low, tired, and moody and your diet contains alcohol, coffee and sugar, you need to give your body a break. When your liver is sluggish, it struggles to process substances/toxins/hormones efficiently and this leads to toxic build-up and this will inevitably cause weight-gain. You might benefit from a seasonal liver cleanse.

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It can be said that Chronic inflammation is the root of all disease. You may not even see the inflammation, but you can bet it is there, especially if you don’t eat properly or exercise regularly.
That’s because inflammation is actually the body’s natural response to stress—be it dietary, physical, environmental or even emotional. And once your body starts to become inflamed, it puts you at risk for everything from weight gain, migraines, allergies and colds and flus to more serious illnesses such as gout, heart disease, stroke, diabetes, Alzheimer’s disease and the dreaded ‘C’ word—cancer.
Even the healthiest among us will have some type of inflammation—if you live in today’s fast-paced, toxin-filled world, you have inflammation. The real question is what do you plan to do about it?

Where Does Inflammation Start?
Would you be surprised to learn that most inflammation actually begins in your gut? People tend to overlook their digestive system as a source of disease, but it makes sense when you consider that our guts are home to about 70% of our immune system and where 80% or more of our immunoglobulin A (IgA) cells (immune cells) live.
Chronic inflammation can reveal itself in a variety of way, but these 5 signs are the most common.

1.You have digestive problems like gas, diarrhea, bloating, or constipation.
These can stem from a sick, inflamed, overly permeable gut—and a leaky gut that allows toxins to escape into your bloodstream is one of the leading cause of chronic, body-wide inflammation.

2.You're tired all the time.
Inflamed cells are sick cells, and they can’t produce the energy you need to feel refreshed and invigorated. As a result, you feel fatigued even when you first get out of bed—and by afternoon, you’re exhausted.

3.Skin Problems
People that experience high levels of stress produce a higher amount of inflammatory chemicals than those who do not. As our skin is considered a primary indication of health, it is unsurprising that these stress chemicals can lead to, or exacerbate, a number of skin conditions – including acne and psoriasis.

4.You have a “spare tire” around your waist
Fat cells in the abdomen churn out inflammatory chemicals—and the more belly fat you have, the more of these chemicals they create. In fact, cardiovascular medicine expert Peter Libby, MD, calls belly fat a “hotbed” of inflammation.

5.Aches and pains. 
If you regularly feel achy in your muscles, joints or all over, you can bet your body is inflamed. When your immune cells or fat cells produce inflammatory chemicals called cytokines, you will experience heightened pain sensitivity and stiffness. Fibromyalgia and arthritis are classic symptoms of excess inflammation.

How to heal chronic inflammation:
If you have any of these signs pointing to chronic inflammation, here’s the good news: You can start taking control by changing your lifestyle.
Begin by cutting out highly inflammatory foods like sugar and grains out of your diet and eating more lean protein, vegetables, and healthy fats. I recommend drinking gut-healing bone broth every day for a huge dose of anti-inflammatory power. Exercise daily, get enough sleep, and de-stress yourself with mindfulness meditation. Lower your body's burden of toxic chemicals, and you’ll turn down the flame another notch.

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Zinc is a vital trace mineral that is required for a healthy immune-system and DNA repair. It also fights oxidative damage, plays a role in cell division and growth, enables a sense of taste and smell, speeds wound healing and facilitates the breakdown of carbohydrates, fats and proteins.
Needless to say, a deficiency in zinc – something approximately 2-billion people worldwide suffer from.
Keep watching to find out if you’re at risk of zinc-deficiency, and discover what you can do about it.

1.Poor Immunity
If your levels of zinc are running low, one of the first signs may be that you’re falling ill more frequently.
The immune-system, our body’s protection against infection and disease, is strongly influenced by our nutrient intake, including that of zinc.
Zinc helps cell-growth and facilitates production of the white blood-cells that we need to fight bacteria and viruses. It also plays a role in apoptosis – or cell ‘suicide’ – whereby cells that are no longer needed or are a threat to our health are programmed to die.

2.Slow Growing or Damaged Nails
Because zinc plays a role in cell-division and growth and facilitates healing, not getting enough may mean your hair and nails suffer.
The cells that produce skin, hair and fingernails need steady levels of zinc in order to promote healthy growth of these tissues, according to the Linus Pauling Institute at Oregon State University. As a result, you may notice white flecks or lines appear on your nails, or they may be slow to grow or prone to splitting.


3.Skin Conditions
Pimples, cystic-acne and even some skin rashes can all point to suboptimal zinc levels.
These conditions manifest because zinc assists in the proper structure of proteins and cell membranes, has anti-inflammatory effects and even protects against the UV radiation that leads to premature-ageing.
Research has found that men and women with serious acne have lower levels of serum zinc than blemish-free individuals.
Zinc also interacts with, and increases, Vitamin A (retinol) levels in the body – another nutrient that plays a huge role in healthy skin.
4.Poor Wound Healing
Delayed wound healing is another common sign that you need more zinc in your diet. Without this important co-factor, cells struggle to divide and grow as quickly as they should, resulting in longer healing times.
Research has found that topically applied zinc encourages wound healing and reverses deficiencies, as does consuming zinc from diet or supplements.
Zinc supplementation is also said to be particularly effective at speeding-up the healing of cold sores around the mouth.

5.Depression or Stress
Zinc has been found to be lacking in the serum of people experiencing depression. Incredibly, the more depressed someone is, the lower the serum-zinc level! That goes for stress too – as typically when we are stressed, depressed or both, our bodies require extra nutrients to deal with the physical implications of these emotions.

How Much Zinc Do I Need?
According to the National Institutes of Health, men over 19 years of age should aim for 11mg of zinc daily, whereas women require just 8mg. Those with a deficiency may initially require more to bring bodily levels back to normal levels.

Best Food Sources of Zinc includes
Cooked oysters
Pumpkin, squash and sesame seeds
Chickpeas
Kidney beans
And Spinach are some of the many foods rich in zinc

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Inflammation from an injury, bad posture or a poor sleeping position are some common causes of a pinched nerve. The pain of a pinched nerve can make you quite miserable, and carrying on with everyday activities, even sleeping can be difficult.
If not treated timely, it can lead to carpal tunnel syndrome, tennis elbow, sciatica, and other severe conditions.
Many natural remedies can alleviate the symptoms and promote healing
1.Adjust Your Posture
As poor posture is one of the main causes of a pinched nerve, the first step you need to take is improving your posture. Changing the way you sit and stand will help relieve pain and can even reduce compression or constriction of the nerve.
For a pinched nerve in your neck, be sure to keep your chin in a neutral position. It should not be too far forward or pulled too far back. At the same time, your shoulders should be in an upright position, which you can maintain by gently squeezing your shoulder blades together.

2.Rest
No matter where the pinched nerve is or what caused it, you need to rest the affected area as much as possible. Granted, resting is often easier said than done, but its importance in healing must not be underestimated.
Along with limiting your activities, sleeping longer will give your body more time to heal. If needed, use a neck brace to limit your movement while you sleep. Avoid sleeping on your stomach; try to sleep on your back or side.
To treat a pinched nerve in your lower back, try elevating your legs a few inches while resting or sleeping.

3.Use a Cold Compress
For temporary and quick relief from pinched nerve pain, you can use a cold compress. The cold temperature will help relieve pain by numbing the affected area. It also reduces swelling and inflammation.
Put a few ice cubes in a plastic, sealable bag.
Wrap the bag in a hand towel.
Hold the ice pack directly on the area with the pinched nerve for about 10 to 15 minutes at a time.
Repeat every hour or so, as needed.
Never apply ice directly on your skin, as it can cause cold burns.

4.Apply Heat
You can apply heat on the affected area to relax the muscles that might be tight around the nerve.
Heat provides comfort and helps the healing-process, as it improves blood-circulation to the site of the injured nerve.
Soak a washcloth in warm water and squeeze out the excess water.
Put the warm compress on the affected area for 10 minutes at a time.
Repeat as needed.
You can also use a heating pad or hot water bottle.
5.Take an Epsom Salt Bath
Magnesium is critical for the body to heal and for nerve pain. Epsom-salt is one of the best ways to maintain a proper magnesium level in the body. In fact, the body will absorb magnesium from the Epsom salt very quickly.
It also works as a natural anti-inflammatory agent as well as helps relax tightened muscles around the area of the pinched nerve.
Mix 1 cup of Epsom salt in a bathtub filled with warm water.
Soak your body in it for about 15 to 20 minutes.
Use this remedy 2-times a week until your condition improves.

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Scientists continue to discover amazing features of our DNA, helping us understand how we can live longer.
Here are the most important ideas from recent scientific research about how to live-longer and happier life.

1.Eat what’s good at home
Eating homemade food is an often understated benefit that is mentioned time and again around the internet but to little or no avail. We may have the belittling audacity to brush it off like that, but the countless benefits that this habit brings is undeniable. In this day and age knowing what goes into your own food as an ingredient is a blessing and one that can not be understated in any-way.

2.Substitute your coffee with green tea
It is a little known fact but coffee has for many years been doubted as a silent killer due to its tendency to up your blood pressure needlessly with its caffeine content. Compounded with the fact that blood pressure and resultant heart-attacks are the main cause of death in the latter half of life, it is needless to say that letting off the coffee steam is the way to go. Have some green-tea instead. It will cleanse your bloodstream and make you healthier!

3.Eat lean protein
Fish and chicken are amongst the white meat substitutes that are the way forth as red-meat can increase the risk of several cancers. So eat up on the pulses and white meat and notice how your body has its share of muscle growth while having clean mass and none of the side effects!

4.Sleep for at-least 6 hours a day
Sleeping properly is the most effective way of recharging both your mind and body, while simultaneously stabilizing your central nervous-system. Not only will this make you a healthier person, but you will also be more effective in achieving all your goals on account of being healthy and well rested.

5.Exercise regularly
It is no secret that exercising regularly leads to better health and thus, a longer life. However, the extent as to which exercise can impact our life is immense. Indulging in 150 minutes of sports every week can boost your life expectancy by as much as 5 years!

6.Make love
Here’s some good news for all the couples out there. In case you needed another reason to get intimate with your partner, engaging in the act of making love for at least 3-times a week can increase your lifespan. Making love does not only act as a way of strengthening emotional bonds with your partner, but it also regulates hormonal imbalances while simultaneously making your heart and nervous-system stronger. Not only that but it makes for a great way to sneak some much needed cardio in your daily routine!

7.Get furry cuddle buddy
At one point or another, we have all begged our parents to let us keep a pet. Now that we don’t need any permission, feel free to adopt whichever fluffy cutie strikes your fancy. If anyone tried to stop you, just remind them that having a pet can increase your life expectancy by 3 to 5 years.
No matter what pet you choose, one thing is for sure, the fear of leaving someone so cute behind will make you want to stick around for as long as you possibly can.


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Found in medicine cabinets throughout the country for more than 150 years, petroleum jelly is a topical ointment used to treat everything from dry skin to nose bleeds to chest colds.
Originally packaged and sold as a cure-all, scientific studies on petroleum-jelly have revealed that it really doesn’t measure up to the hype. Here are 3-reasons to stop using petroleum jelly on your skin – and 3 natural products you should use instead.
1.It’s Derived from Fossil Fuels
The crude version of petroleum was first discovered in 1859 on an oil rig. A paraffin-like substance, this thick and dark gunk would collect on pump joints during the oil extraction process. It needed to be scraped away from time to time to prevent the rig from malfunctioning. Some workers – who dubbed it “rod wax” – found it helped heal cuts and burns.
Though still a byproduct of oil, the petroleum-jelly of today is distilled and rendered into a colorless, odorless gel. Use of petroleum jelly not only means you are slathering a petroleum byproduct on your skin, it also inadvertently supports the ecological and environmental devastation caused by oil drilling and the burning of fossil fuels.
2.Petroleum Jelly May Be Carcinogenic
Petroleum-jelly is composed of a mixture of hydrocarbons – a group of organic compounds made-up of hydrogen and carbon. Though it is technically a natural substance, not all products derived from nature are healthy. The makers of petroleum-jelly, claim that their product is refined, purified, and free of cancer-causing compounds. While the EU requires a full history of the refining process of petroleum-jelly, along with proof the product is not a carcinogen, the US has no such regulatory requirement.

3.Petroleum Jelly Doesn’t Nourish the Skin
Although petroleum-jelly has been used in households for over a century to treat dry-skin, it doesn’t contain any medicinal or healing properties.
If the skin isn’t cleaned and moisturized first, slathering on some petroleum-jelly won’t cure dry-skin. In fact, regular use of petroleum-jelly will stop the skin from producing its own moisture – creating an endless loop of reapplication.
And why bother with petroleum-jelly when there are so many healthier options that will do the double work of healing and protecting the skin.
Here are some excellent occlusives that will help keep your skin hydrated. Try applying them just before bed so they can work their healing magic while you sleep.

1.Shea Butter
Extracted from the nuts of the Vitellaria paradoxa tree, shea-butter has been used for centuries by the peoples of West Africa to nourish the skin in arid climes. It works as both a moisturizing emollient and a protective occlusive. Shea butter is a complex fat that is enriched with calcium, iron, magnesium, manganese, zinc, copper, potassium, fatty acids, and Vitamin-E.
2.Cocoa Butter
Bolstered by a wonderful chocolaty scent, cocoa-butter is another ointment that doubles as an emollient and an occlusive.
It is composed of a wealth of fatty-acids and antioxidants, including catechins, gallic acid, anthocyanidins, and proanthocyanidins, which provide an anti-aging and anti-inflammatory effect on the skin. This unique mix of polyphenols has been shown to promote skin tone, elasticity, and collagen production.
3.Beeswax
Produced by worker bees to preserve their honey stores and protect offspring within the honeycomb, beeswax is a natural marvel when it comes to skin care.

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