A new study published in the British Medical Journal found that a common class of bone drugs called Bisphosphonates (Fosamax, Boniva, Reclast and Actonel) increase the risk for esophageal cancer, perhaps even doubling it. With this is mind, I wanted to focus on supporting bone health from a supplemental perspective. [...]
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Postmenopausal women between the ages of 50 and 76 who took fish oil were 32 percent less likely to develop certain types of breast cancer than women who didn’t, according to a recent study in the journal Cancer Epidemiology, Biomarkers & Prevention. [...] Recently, researchers have begun to question how much folic acid, an isolated b-vitamin, is too much. To discuss this topic, as well as answer the question ‘which is better folic acid or folate?’, I’m joined today by Nicole Gould RD, LD. [...] Recently, there has been much confusion regarding the safety of folate and/or folic acid. Today, I want to shed a little light on this topic. [...] On the heals of concerns over the purity of fish oil comes yet another study showing the promise of omega-3 supplementation. This time the study focused on precancerous bowel polyps. [...] Though many studies have focused on preventing cancer risk, recent research on healthy eating habits and cancer survival are showing promising results. [...] Drinking at least one cup of green tea daily may counteract the damaging effects of smoking on lung cancer according to research presented this week at the American Association of Cancer Research — International Association for the Study of Lung Cancer meeting in Coronado, California. [...] Today’s podcast discusses three herbs that can help combat symptoms of PMS and menopause and help regulate your cycle while potentially reducing your risk of several serious health concerns. [...] We’ve been hearing for months now that most adults in the United States, as many as 70-90%, are deficient in vitamin D. Now, several studies outlined in article in the Washington Post have found the same percentage may apply to our kids. [...] Did you know that an estimated 600,000 cases of cancer each year could be prevented by increased vitamin D consumption? In today’s podcast, guest Ann Allworth Ph.D. discusses vitamin D and why it is now said to be one of the most important supplements you could take! [...] |
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