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03/06/2020
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By Franz Walker
Study finds tart cherry helps minimize joint pain and muscle soreness in women with breast cancer
Women suffering from the side effects of breast cancer therapy will soon have a new, tasty way to deal with their pains. Clinical trials conducted by researchers at the Marshall University Joan C. Edwards School of Medicine and Edwards Comprehensive Cancer Center have demonstrated that tart cherries can help alleviate the joint pain and muscle soreness […]
02/26/2020
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By Evangelyn Rodriguez
This ginger compound stops pancreatic cancer cells from spreading
Plants from the ginger (Zingiberaceae) family contain an active compound that is known for its anti-tumor properties. Called B-elemene, this liquid-soluble sesquiterpene not only induces cancer cell death, but also cell cycle arrest at different stages, depending on the type of tumor. In a recent study, researchers from The First Hospital of China Medical University explored the mechanism behind […]
02/18/2020
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By Evangelyn Rodriguez
Investigating the anti-tumor effect of elemene on pancreatic cancer cell lines
In this study, researchers from The First Hospital of China Medical University evaluated the anti-tumor effect and mechanism of action of elemene on pancreatic carcinoma in vitro and in vivo. Their results were published in the journal BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine. Elemene is an anti-cancer compound found in plants that belong to the Zingiberaceae (ginger) family. Using the […]
02/17/2020
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By Evangelyn Rodriguez
Review examines the effects of aloe vera on patients who have undergone radiation therapy for cancer
Researchers from St. John Fisher College in New York conducted a comprehensive review to summarize and evaluate the use of aloe vera in patients who have undergone radiation therapy to treat cancer. This article was published in the journal Complementary Therapies in Clinical Practice. Many cancer patients require radiation therapy and often suffer from adverse […]
02/12/2020
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By Evangelyn Rodriguez
A closer look at alternative medicine use among patients with cancer
The National Cancer Institute defines complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) as medical products and practices that are not part of standard medical care. While complementary medicine refers to non-standard treatments (e.g., acupuncture) that are used together with conventional medicine, alternative medicine refers to any treatment (e.g., natural remedies) used in place of standard medical treatments. […]
12/28/2019
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By Evangelyn Rodriguez
Tropical “Soursop” plant found to kill cancer cells, reduce inflammation and fight infections
Annona muricata, also known as soursop, is a tropical plant known for its many medicinal uses. Traditionally, it is used to treat a variety of health problems, from simple fevers to serious diseases like diabetes and cancer. According to studies, soursop is rich in phytochemicals that give it plenty of beneficial properties. These include antioxidant, […]
12/05/2019
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By Tracey Watson
People with cancer may benefit from medical marijuana, so why aren’t oncologists recommending it?
Gone are the days when marijuana was viewed as nothing more than a dangerous, illicit drug. More than two thirds of U.S. states have now legalized its use, some for medicinal purposes, some for recreational use, and others for both. Thanks in large part to information dispensed by the independent media, Americans have become educated […]
10/09/2019
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By Evangelyn Rodriguez
Yanggan jiedu sanjie and its anti-hepatocarcinoma potential
In this study, researchers from Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine evaluated the effects of yanggan jiedu sanjie (YGJDSJ), a modern traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) formulation on TGF-B1-induced epithelial-mesenchymal transition (EMT) in hepatocellular carcinoma Bel-7402 cells. The results of their study were published in the journal BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine. EMT is an important part […]
10/03/2019
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By Evangelyn Rodriguez
Safflower yellow, an herbal medicine used in TCM, found to prevent the spread of breast cancer to the lungs, according to study
Safflower (Carthamus tinctorius) is a herbaceous flowering plant that is widely used in traditional medicine. It is known to treat conditions like dysmenorrhea, amenorrhea, postpartum abdominal pain and mass, trauma, and joint pains. Aside from its medicinal applications, safflower is also used in the food and textile industry, making it one of the oldest and most useful cultivated crops on […]
07/25/2019
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By Michelle Simmons
Astragalus alleviates inflammation and side effects of chemotherapeutic agents
For centuries, astragalus, also known as huang qi, has been used in traditional Chinese medicine. It has many health benefits, including anti-inflammatory effects. In a study published in The American Journal of Chinese Medicine, researchers from Hong Kong Baptist University examined astragalus saponins and found that the herb can inhibit inflammation and reverse the side […]
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