A number of studies have revealed that eating foods high in fiber can decrease a person’s risk of developing cancer.

If you think about it, it actually makes sense because fiber helps to move potential cancer causing substances (also called carcinogens)  out of our body.

Obviously, the less we are exposed to cancer causing substances, the less our chances are of developing the disease.

This is especially true with cancer of the colon.  Some foods high in fiber include: wheat bran, kidney, garbanzo, black and  navy beans, whole wheat, whole grains, legumes, whole grain bread, prunes, lentils, lima beans, avocados, broccoli, millet, spinach, quinoa, Swiss chard, green peas and dark green leafy vegetables.

Be careful of wheat products, though, and those with gluten since a very high percentage of the population is allergic to them and doesn’t even know it.

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You may not realize it, but spinach is one of the cancer fighting foods you should eat regularly to help prevent this disease.

In the past, people might have disliked spinach so much that a cartoon character was actually created to boost its appeal to children.

You may recall the popular cartoon, Popeye the Sailor Man. In each episode, he would get beat up trying to defend Olive Oil. Popeye would eat a can of spinach and as soon as it was digested, he would grow muscles and be unstoppable against his enemies.

In truth, spinach really is a great food. Some of its powerful ingredients include: vitamins C and E, beta-carotene, B vitamins, calcium, iron and many more natural minerals and nutrients.

Spinach has been shown to help protect the eyes from age-related degeneration. It, as well as other green vegetables, is high in potassium and low in sodium. Along with the mixture of plant-derived omega-3 fatty acids, fiber and other minerals, spinach is great for lowering your blood pressure.

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A number of studies have shown there to be a direct correlation between cancer and diet.

And eating a variety of vegetables and some fruits can help reduce your risk of developing cancer.

When we eat fruits and vegetables, our craving for fatty foods is reduced. Fatty foods, in general, increase your risk of developing cancer and the less we eat of them the better.

In addition, plants contain a substance known as phytochemicals and this substance helps to prevent cancer from developing.

Whenever possible, you should stick to eating fresh foods and vegetables. When they are not available, the next best thing is frozen. Canned fruits and vegetables are not a good choice because much of the nutritional value is depleted in the canning process.

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According to a study published by the National Cancer Institute in 1992, a researcher from Johns Hopkins University discovered broccoli to be one of the best cancer fighting foods.

The research revealed there was a special compound in broccoli and it was responsible for reducing the size of cancer cells by nearly 75%. It was also found to prevent the development of cancer by nearly 60%.

Aside from this special compound, broccoli also contains vitamin C, fiber, calcium, vitamin K, beta-carotene and much more. It is also an amazing source of iron for everyone (especially, vegans, who sometimes have challenges here).

Broccoli also contains sulforaphane which scientific studies have shown to be effective against a specific bacterium that is a common cause of gastric ulcers and gastric cancer.

Also, smokers under the age of 65 are encouraged to indulge in a cup of broccoli a day as studies have shown it to help battle colon cancer cells as well.

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Wheatgrass is one of the most beneficial, complete foods there is!

Therefore, it’s no surprise that it is one of the best cancer fighting foods you can put into your body.

Wheatgrass, like all green vegetables, contain chlorophyll and are high in oxygen. Cells in the body thrive in a highly-oxygenated environment.

Wheatgrass, because it is very high in chlorophyll, provides natural detoxification. The chlorophyll found in this and other leafy greens not only cleanses and builds blood, but research now shows that it may also assist in offsetting the adverse effects of radiation. It is so nutritionally condensed that 15 pounds of wheatgrass is the equivalent of 350 pounds of carrot, lettuce, celery, and other juices.

I do my best to have 3-4 ounces of wheatgrass a day. It’s a great way to start your day. Wakes you right up – it’s better than coffee without the crash.

Actually, we drink wheatgrass as a family and make a race out of it to see who drinks it first (of course, the kids always win) and, of course, we celebrate who gets the biggest green mustache. Click Here for even more amazing benefits of Wheatgrass

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I was horrified when I saw the news of a 10 year old California girl who was diagnosed with breast cancer.  Eleven years ago, at age 33, I was diagnosed with breast cancer as well.

Everyone was shocked and horrified including the doctors especially since I had no family history of breast cancer.  I was the youngest woman being treated at the time at one of the largest cancer hospitals in NY.  Shortly after, to add more shock, my husband was diagnosed with malignant melanoma.  He was just 34.

I didn’t make any changes to my lifestyle, other than being told not to take vitamin C; I wasn’t told that I needed to make changes.  I wish I had made changes.

Nine years ago, the cancer returned and I was diagnosed with stage 4 cancer.  I was told nothing could be done to save me.

At that point, I became passionate about learning why cancer and other illnesses happen and what we can do to prevent and heal from them.  We applied what we learned and my husband and I have been cancer free for 9 years.  It became our life mission to share this information.

As I began speaking and writing about cancer and other illnesses, I noticed that the age of both women and men being diagnosed with breast cancer became younger and younger.  Having been diagnosed with breast cancer in my thirties, it deeply saddened and frightened me that teenagers were now being diagnosed.

Now the worst news of all…
a 10-year old is diagnosed with breast cancer.  As a woman, mother and someone who lived through breast cancer twice, I am devastated for her and her family. Very sadly, though, I am not shocked.  These days, it’s not uncommon for 16- and 17-year olds to be diagnosed, however the large jump in age down to 10-years old has happened too quickly.

In my speaking and writing, I often talk about what is happening to our children’s health and the impact that our choices are having on them.  This is the first generation of children that is on a path to live shorter lives than their parents.

I urge you to please visit our site to learn more about why this is happening and how we can help not only ourselves, but more importantly, our children, and prevent a continuation of this terrifying destructive spiral.

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Given that meditation has been practiced for centuries, various movements have emerged. But regardless of their names or techniques, this can be grouped into two basic approaches.

The first is called concentrative meditation. Here, the person focuses attention on the breath, an image or a sound to create a greater awareness and clarity. Think of it as looking at something through a microscope so you are able to narrow your focus.

It’s easy…all you have to do is sit down and breathe. The correct way of doing it is to inhale and exhale slowly and through it, your focus becomes deeper and slower, your mind becomes more aware and tranquil. (more…)

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These days, going to the doctor when you are ill is not the only way you can feel better. We cover many alternative “feel better” ways on our site especially the why’s and the how-to-avoids.

According to the National Center for Complementary Medicine, meditation is among the top 10 alternative therapy treatments. But before we get into that, let’s review some meditation facts.

First, meditation means awareness.

Why? Your senses are heightened as you concentrate on your breathing and your hearing becomes sharper than before. Through meditation, you ask your mind to block out distractions so you are able to find inner peace. You can actually carry that with you when you open your eyes, too.

Some think that meditation is a religion when, in fact, it’s a science. Numerous studies done in the past show that those who practice it, feel relaxed, are more physically fit, have improvements in their academic standing and have an increase in their productivity at work.

Where did the word “meditation” come from?

It comes from two Latin words. The first is, “meditari,” which means to think, dwell upon or to exercise the mind. The second is, “mederi,” meaning, to heal. If you put these two together, it describes basically what this activity is — a time for you to reach deep into your mind and recharge.

As you can see, meditation has benefits that are physiological, physical and psychological. You don’t have to take any pills or get a prescription. It’s free and it doesn’t consume much time. It can be done in 5 to 20 minutes a day. Sit comfortably, quietly and close your eyes while focusing on your breath for 5 to 20 minutes then continue on with whatever you were doing before.

A fact about all meditation…it’s a focus to silence the busy mind.

It does not remove the stimulation which you feel around you but rather directs your concentration to something else to achieve increasing inner peace and improving wellness.

Keeping an open mind is essential so that this science can have its tremendously powerful effect.

Aside from all the benefits that we have covered here, on our website and in some of our other blogs, one of the greatest things that I have found with meditation is that the more I do it, the more I am able to bring incredible things into my life. Sometimes it is something physical and sometimes it is guidance, stronger intuition, answers, insight that enables me to help someone else, or, perhaps, it brings me in contact with people that I am meant to meet.

The possibilities are endless and the effects can be so subtle that you barely notice them at first, but once you pay attention to how much better your day goes when you meditate, you will probably find it’s definitely worth sticking with.

Next we will cover easy ways to meditate.

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“How Biological Medicine and a Cancer Reversing Diet Saved our Lives”

One day, Joyce and Kevin O’Brien were walking around thinking they were perfectly healthy. They were living life, working hard, playing hard and having fun just like any other 30-year-old couple. Their lives were ahead of them with nothing in the way. Same stuff, different day or so they thought.

Click here to read more

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In our last blog, we talked about hobbies as stress relievers, now we are going to tap into more adventurous stress relievers…

Going Outdoors or Indoors

Sports are not only good for stress but also for your body. They require both physical and mental ability. If you feel that you need to break away from all the problems you have, invite a friend or group of friends to have a friendly outdoor game. There are many activities that you can engage yourself in. There is basketball, volleyball, even badminton and ping pong. All of these activities do not require long attention spans and are a sure way to change your focus. Sweating from more strenuous activities has the added benefit of releasing tension in your body and provides long lasting relief.

There are also many indoor sports that you can try. Table tennis only takes up a small amount of space and can be played by many. Board games like Scrabble, Word Factory and bridge are also sports. The only difference is they require you to use your brain. Keep those brain cells alive by getting your hands on board games.

Take A Break

Long hours of work or monthly activities that are monotonous can cause stress as well.

Taking a vacation and breaking yourself away from your work is absolutely a great idea. If you think you deserve the break, ask for some vacation time and go somewhere where work can’t get to you. A change of scenery can keep you from getting all stressed out, and it doesn’t have to be an expensive spa! Anywhere in nature will do and it doesn’t have to cost a fortune.

Vacations offer a lot of things that you can try, but so many of us don’t give ourselves that invaluable gift. There is fishing, kayaking, even rock climbing if you are the extreme type. My mother has a friend who is 91 who started camping when she was a kid and she still goes camping with her family every year! But if you are not into serene or quiet hideaways, seeing a new city or experiencing a new culture and their food and history can take you to a whole new world. You can take your vacation anywhere, even if you only have 30 minutes in your bathtub. Calgon…take me away.

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