Posted by Manuela Boyle
on 8 April 2021
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Phytonutrients are plant-based chemicals available through a diet that includes whole grains, beans, fruits, vegetables, spices, and herbs. Research suggests that these bioactive compounds, which contribute to a plant's colour, taste, and smell, also have beneficial health effects. For example, flavonoids are compounds found in cocoa, apples, and green tea. Epidemiological studies have suggested a positive association between diets high in flavonoid-rich foods and cardiovascular health, w...
Posted by Manuela Boyle
on 19 March 2021
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Just as diet can have a positive or negative impact on heart, brain and bone health, your colon's overall health can be affected by what you eat.
The colon is a crucial part of the digestive system, and many different conditions can cause it to work improperly. Some of these include inflammatory bowel diseases, such as ulcerative colitis and Crohn's disease; diverticular disease; irritable bowel syndrome; and colorectal cancer.
Treatment for these conditions includes diet and lifest...
Posted by Manuela Boyle
on 7 December 2020
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Approximately 15.5 million Americans have a history of cancer, with an estimated 1,688,780 new cases and 609,640 deaths annually. With 87% of diagnoses occurring in persons 50 years of age, cancer remains the second leading cause of death in the United States. Cancer's financial burden is often substantial during treatment phases and often worsens with improving prognoses. Cancer's direct medical costs in the United States exceed $80 billion and indirect costs of premature morbidity...
Posted by Manuela Boyle
on 22 September 2020
Interview: Manuela Boyle is an interview with our very own Manuela Boyle from The Art of Healing.
"Manuela Boyle PhD MHSc MPhil NMD FIO is a world-renowned integrative medicine oncologist who has a fellowship from the University of Arizona, United States, and master degrees from the University of Queensland and the University of New England, Australia. Manuela has over 20 years of clinical experience as an international consultant (particularly with cancer patients) and is the creato...
Posted by Vitawell
on 22 September 2020
Love & Guts Podcast Links is a document containing links to the Love & Guts podcast with a number of episodes available to download or listen to.
The podcast is available on Libsyn, iTunes and Stitcher.
Click here to read or download the PDF.