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The Benefits of Eating Fibre as a Teen
Mar 28, 2016
The Benefits of Eating Fibre as a Teen Could the food we eat as a teenager impact us in later life? A new study spanning two decades says absolutely. The research found that women who ate more fibre as a teenager had a far lower risk of developing breast...Meditation reduces breast cancer biopsy pain
Mar 16, 2016
Experts have known for some time that meditation helps keep patients calm and relaxed in the lead up to surgery. And now new research has found that meditation could reduce pain during breast cancer biopsies. The Duke Cancer Institute study, published...How Are Spicy Foods Good For You?
Jan 07, 2016
Feelin' hot, hot, hot? You will after reading about a new study that shows eating spicy foods could prolong your life and ward off cancer. How are spicy foods good for you? What's the secret? Capsaicin, found in chillies, helps the body turn over more...The Power of Oils and Fats: Pros & Cons
Oct 28, 2015
You can't live without fats. They are an important part of a healthy diet. Key dietary fats, which are found naturally in many foods, provide your body with essential fatty acids, maintain healthy skin, absorb and transport fat soluble vitamins around...Can Efficient Detoxing Make Chronic Illnesses Disappear?
Sep 17, 2015
In my work as a health practitioner I have repeatedly seen people recover from their chronic illnesses after efficient detoxing with New Homeopathy (Symbol Healing after Erich Koerbler, who was an Austrian Scientist). In many cases the patients were...The Dangers of Obesity: Health Risks & Effects of Being Overweight
Jul 15, 2015
It seems everywhere we turn, we are confronted with the obesity epidemic. The dangers, the statistics. In today's society with the age of technology, convenience foods, less time, less physical activity, is there any hope of winning the battle against...Foods That Have Anti-Cancerous Properties
Feb 09, 2015
Research into cancer inhibiting foods is on the increase. These studies suggest that foods that contain antioxidants, protease inhibitors and omega fatty acids contain properties that eliminate free radicals as well as slow down the division of unhealthy...Acupuncture for Cancer Recovery
Feb 26, 2014
A new UK study has found that acupuncture may help ease fatigue, anxiety and depression in women with breast cancer. The research, which appeared in the Journal of Clinical Oncology, also found that the modality may help enhance quality of life for...Study: Can Chinese Medicine Treat Cancer?
Nov 22, 2013
It’s a bold claim to say that a particular treatment – conventional or complementary – can cure cancer. But a recent report from China has found that Traditional Chinese Medicine (or TCM) may in fact successfully treat cancer. Here we put the study...Natural Therapies for Palliative Care
Sep 06, 2013
A progressive disease that cannot be cured should not mirror hopelessness and grief. Anyone suffering from an incurable disease deserves to receive palliative care to ease their symptoms and relish the beauty of life despite the ominous prognosis of...Exploring Oncology Massage: Q&A with Sarah Trangmar
Jul 29, 2013
Cancer is a leading cause of death in Australia, accounting for around 3 in 10 deaths. Increasingly patients are finding that palliative care, in the form of dedicated oncology massage, is an invaluable form of support while they fight the disease...5 Ways to Reduce Your Cancer Risk
Nov 15, 2012
Want to minimise your risk of being diagnosed with cancer? Numerous studies point to lifestyle changes as crucial to steering clear of cancer and enjoying a long, healthy life. Let's look at a few simple lifestyle changes you can make to minimise your...Study: Health Costs of a Sedentary Lifestyle
Oct 30, 2012
We Australians like to think of ourselves as an active, outdoors loving nation, but statistics are proving this healthy image to be a myth. In 2007-2008, a National Health Survey discovered that over 60 percent of Australians were either overweight...Study: Chinese Medicine May Reduce Chemotherapy Side Effects
Apr 04, 2012
A study led by scientists at Yale University has suggested that an 1800 year-old herb mixture used in Chinese medicine could improve the effectiveness of chemotherapy for people who have colon cancer. Huang qin tang (or PHY906 as it has been dubbed...Acupuncture May Help Treat Cancer Hot Flashes
Jun 22, 2011
Thought of as the sole preserve of menopausal women, men can experience hot flashes too. Men who undergo hormone treatment for prostate cancer often experience these hot flashes, which are a symptom of changing hormone levels. New research shows that...Art Therapy for Children
May 12, 2011
Art therapy can be a gentle and effective way to help enhance and improve a child's emotional wellbeing and quality of life. While art therapy for children is often used by psychologists and other health professionals who deal with traumatised children...What is Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia?
Mar 30, 2011
Chronic lymphocytic leukaemia (CLL) is a type of cancer that starts in the white blood cells of the bone marrow. These white blood cells are called B-lymphocytes and usually produce antibodies that help protect our bodies against disease and infection.Natural Treatments for Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia
Mar 30, 2011
A diagnosis of cancer brings with it profound shock, fear, sadness, sometimes denial, and many other strong emotions. It is common for people to try and gain some control over their newly reconfigured lives by investigating treatments themselves.Chronic...Study Finds Vitamin D May Help Prevent Cancer
Mar 23, 2011
Getting a daily dose of sunshine may do more than lift your mood, a new study has shown. Vitamin D, which our bodies mainly get from sunshine, may have a role to play in preventing certain types of cancer. About the Study A new study recently out of...The Power of Wheat Germ Extract
Mar 10, 2011
NTPagesTV's roving reporter Kat Tate is with Jenny Blyth of Medimpex, a distributor of Avemar, a fermented wheat germ extract, which is a food that is also used as a medical supplement for cancer patients. It's as easy as mixing a sachet into half...
