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09/08/2018 / By Michelle Simmons

Huang Qi, a foundational herb in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), found to inhibit breast cancer cell proliferation

Huang qi (Astragalus membranaceus) is one of the fundamental herbs in traditional Chinese medicine, with earliest records of its use dating back over 2,000 years ago. Now, a study in BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine has found that Huang qi is also able to prevent the spread of breast cancer cells in the body. Breast cancer, in […]

02/14/2018 / By Isabelle Z.

Warning from the American Heart Association: Breast cancer treatments, such as radiation and chemo, can cause heart failure

Sometimes the cure is worse than the ailment, the saying goes, and a new warning from the American Heart Association is shedding light on the quandary many women face when weighing breast cancer treatment against the potential side effects. According to the group, some of the most popular breast cancer therapies can actually damage the […]

12/28/2017 / By Isabelle Z.

Help mitigate the toxic effects of traditional cancer treatments with diet: Soy, cruciferous vegetables associated with fewer side effects

Conventional breast cancer treatment is certainly no walk in the park – although taking a walk in the park certainly can help take the edge off the symptoms, if you’re feeling up to it. If you’re not, however, you can help to mitigate the effects by making some smart dietary choices, according to a new […]

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