My story: At 68 years, I asked for a PSA test but was put off by my GP as I had no urinary symptoms and he said the PSA test was not accurate – a scenario common across the UK. In 2014, then aged 70, I […]
Oct 27, 2019
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Aug 22, 2018
Fasting and chemotherapy
The role of fasting and chemotherapy has been evaluated in a number of small laboratory studies. Most reported that fasting for 24 hours pre and post chemotherapy reduced side-effects such as organ damage, toxic features, immunosuppression, reduced body weight and chemotherapy-induced death. Moreover, it appeared […]
Jul 3, 2018
Cancer and cannabis
Cannabis sativa plants has been used traditional herbal medicine for years. Of the many biologically active components, called cannabinoids, the two most studied are the chemicals and cannabidiol (CBD) and delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) the later having the psychotropic (high) effects responsible for its popularity. As a natural plant based product it also contains […]
Mar 28, 2018
Nutty Cocoa Balls – food for life
As well as tasting great, cocoa is a rich source of non-oestrogenic flavonoids, mainly epicatechin, catechin and procyanidins. Experiments have conclusively shown they increase total antioxidant capacity (TAC) after ingestion – particularly via increases in superoxide dismutase (SOD) and catalase. These will protect our DNA from […]
Mar 28, 2018
Three Drinks to help you Lose Weight
We are all are aware that healthy, low sugar, low calories diet and more exercise – will help you lose weight. But why not try something that quenches your thirst for caffeine but still helps you shed those extra pounds? Good news is that caffeine is […]