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Poor diet and obesity, genetics and family history, exposure to carcinogens and environmental pollutants, lack of exercise, over consumption of alcohol, and exposure to potent viruses compromise our immune and detoxification systems giving rise to a favorable atmosphere for cancer growth. Since poor diet and obesity are major contributors, it stands to reason that following a cancer prevention and recovery diet would deter and assist in healing from cancer.
An elimination diet functions as a test, determining whether patients may have a sensitivity to certain foods. Initially, patients stop eating foods suspected of causing illness. Then, after a suitabt....
Keeping cholesterol levels in check is not as difficult as one might think. For many it can be as simple as lowering saturated fat, trans fats (margarine) and refined carbohydrate intake and eating more olive oil, garlic and fresh vegetables.
BARF is an acronym that stands for ‘Bones and Raw Food,’ although it is also sometimes used to refer to the term, ‘Biologically Appropriate Raw Food’.
The Diamond diet, popularly known as the Fit for Life Program, is a way of eating designed to be employed as a health lifestyle. Developed by Harvey and Marilyn Diamond, it is a set of dietary princih....
Fad dieting for weight loss has become increasingly prevalent in recent years. In fact, over the past few decades even children and young teenagers have joined the “fad dieting” bandwagon. And yet, obesity rates are soaring. The reason these numbers continue to rise is simple – fad diets and “dieting” in general do not work.
The Kelley-Gonzalez diet consists of large amounts of raw fruits, juices, raw and steamed vegetables, cereals, and nuts. When combined with massive quantities of dietary supplements and freeze-dried s....
The natural hygiene diet is a system of healthy living whereby moral, physical, and environmental pollution is strictly avoided, and natural healthy food is chosen in preference over processed food. g....
Lacto-ovo vegetarians are people who do not eat meat, but do include dairy products (lacto) and eggs (ovo) in their diets.The term vegetarian was coined in 1847 by the founders of the Vegetarian Socis....
Veganism is a system of dietary and lifestyle practices that seeks to promote health and peace while reducing the suffering of both people and animals. Vegans (pronounced vee-guns) are vegetarians whs....
Vegetarianism refers to voluntary abstinence from eating meat. Vegetarians refrain from eating meat for various reasons, including religious, health, and ethical ones. Lacto-ovo vegetarians supplemenl....
Naturopathic medicine can be effective in controlling hypertension by combining several natural healing therapies, including diet changes and supplements.
Essential fatty acids (EFAs) are fats that are essential to the diet because the body cannot produce them. Essential fatty acids are extremely important nutrients for health. They are present in evers....
An herbal program can include artery-strengthening herbs and vein-strengthening tonics. Vitamin C and bioflavonoids can also help strengthen capillaries.
Many Americans are constantly overeating and not releasing enough waste. If a person’s colon does not release two full bowel movements each day, it is very possible they may have a toxic colon. Learn how to enhance your weight loss with colon cleansing.
Naturopathic medicine, also called naturopathy, can relieve the root problems that cause headaches through the use of reflex therapies, dietary changes, and other techniques.
Juice therapy involves the consumption of the juice of raw fruit or vegetables. A person may drink juice preventively to stay healthy, to treat a medical condition like cancer, or to produce a certait....
Medium-chain triglycerides (MCTs) are a special class of fatty acids. Normal fats and oils contain long-chain fatty acids (LCTs). Compared to these fatty acids, MCTs are much shorter in length. Theres....
Cholesterol is a fatty substance found in animal tissue and is an important component to the human body. It is manufactured in the liver and carried throughout the body in the bloodstream. Problems cs....
Integrative medicine incorporates allopathic methods of infertility treatment with alternative and complementary treatments, like nutrition, dietary supplements, and acupuncture to increase the success of infertility treatments.