Results from a placebo-controlled, randomised, double-blind, 3-arm clinical trial has shown that evening dosing of melatonin may prolong survival in Non-Small Cells lung cancer patients.  Eighty-four advanced (stage IIIB or IV) NSCLC patients receiving identical dosing of standard etoposide/cisplatin therapy, between the ages of 18 and 80 years. The Study:
Patients were randomly assigned to 1 of 3 arms: Placebo at 8 a.m. and 8 p.m. 20 mg melatonin at 8 a.m. and placebo at 8 p.m. Pl...

Smoothies can be a great complement to your food plan and can help make “food as medicine” convenient and delicious. When possible, choose organic ingredients. Put the ingredients into a high-powered blender in the order described below. Process the mixture until your smoothie is the desired consistency.  Base Liquid
Use 150 ml of water or brewed tea as the base liquid, if desired. Tea is sold as tea bags or dried bulk herbs. You can also use fresh herbs, if available.
When...

High Efficiency Particulate Arresting (HEPA) air filters were developed by the military in the 1940’s and became available for home use in the 1950’s.
Air purifiers using HEPA technology can help alleviate symptoms caused by dust, dander, bacteria, moulds and other airborne pollutants. HEPA filters only allow very tiny particles to pass through. Very little air is able to pass through a single sheet of HEPA paper because of the small size of the holes. In a HEPA filter, paper is...

By making a few easy lifestyle changes, you can greatly reduce your risk of developing cancer or improve your chances of beating the disease if you are diagnosed. The recommendations outlined here also lower your risk of developing heart disease, diabetes and other serious ailments, boosting your odds of living a long, healthy life. Maintain a healthy weight
Obesity is a risk factor for several cancers, including breast, colon, endometrium, esophagus, kidney, lung, pancreatic and prostate ca...

Brazil nuts are tree nuts native to the Amazon rainforest in Brazil, Bolivia, and Peru. Their smooth, buttery texture and nutty flavour are typically enjoyed raw or blanched. These nuts are energy dense, highly nutritious, and one of the most concentrated dietary sources of the mineral selenium. Eating Brazil nuts may benefit your health in several ways, including regulating your thyroid gland, reducing inflammation, and supporting your heart, brain, and immune system. Brazil nuts are very...

Plant-derived natural products have been used for several decades, including flavonoids, polyphenols, alkaloids, and sesquiterpenes. The therapeutic potential of these plant-based products has been explored in terms of their kinase targeting capabilities. Around 80% of the population still relies on plant-derived formulations to manage different medical issues.In recent years, there is a switch in the screening and discovery of natural products as potential kinase inhibitors. Plant-derived pr...