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Bromelain is a mixture of enzymes found naturally in the juice and stems of pineapples. It’s a very effective meat tenderizer and an ideal marinade. This enzyme is believed to help with the digestion of proteins. Some bromelain appears to be absorbed by the body intact. However, like other enzymes, it is highly heat sensitive. Once cooked the enzyme lose its potency and doesn’t work anymore.

Bromelain is often marketed as a natural anti-inflammatory for conditions such as arthritis. Some advertisements for the supplement claim that it can digest fat and can cause weight loss without diet or exercise. It’s also sold as a supplement to alleviate diabetic neuropathy. It’s one of the most popular supplements in Germany. Is this true? Or is it another fairy tale? more…

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You might ask, “How can an active life stave off cancer?”

Sedentary bodies results into slow peristaltic movements of the colon. Consequently, cancer-causing chemicals that we ingest through food stay in contact with the mucosa of the colon for an extended time. If this happens, it gives time for these chemicals to create damage to the DNA structure of the mucosa cells. Conversely, physical activity hastens the transit of food from the colon and prevents too much contact of harmful chemicals.

Physical activity reduces weight if we’re obese and maintains our ideal weight. Lack of exercise leads to fat deposits, we become obese with a higher percentage of fat in our bodies. Estrogen, a culprit in most breast cancers, isn’t only produced in the ovary but also in fat tissues. So, being obese means a higher production of hormones. This additional estrogen burden promotes the growth of tumors in the cervix, endometrium, ovaries and breasts. more…

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Cancer is everywhere. Most of us know someone who have or had cancer within our circle of families, friends or neighbors.

This monster is a hijacker seizing our body to its own advantage. Cancer cells recruit healthy cells to develop abnormally. Then it grows slowly and sturdily. It’s like an evil twin taking our rightful place.

This doesn’t happen in a day. Cancer evolution is a lengthy process that can take as much as 20 years. Most types of cancer are detected only in the last 3 years.

Our Defense

Our immune system is our main defense. How does it work? The immune system recognizes these aberrant cells as a foreign body. Then, it kills the cancer cells. more…

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As cancer warriors we’ve always tried to incorporate new functional foods in our everyday meals. We’ve experienced that consuming 5 to 10 servings of vegetables and fruits daily can be a challenge. Now, here comes the mushroom, a fungus. It’s a perfect addition to our growing list of functional foods.

Incorporating Mushrooms in our Daily Meals

Mushrooms aren’t difficult to love. From a culinary standpoint mushrooms excellently complement most ingredients of many dishes. These fungi go well with spices, herbs and extra virgin olive oil. They flavor dishes of various regions with a unique taste. Think of crunchy mushroom pizzas and pastas, scrumptious sautéed dishes of veggies and meat, delectable pies and soups with mushroom. You’ll get your mouth watering.Yummy! more…

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The fascination with mistletoe began centuries ago. From the ages of time, the Druids utilized mistletoe in many religious rituals. Rightly so, the translation of mistletoe is “all healer.” The tradition of kissing under a sprig of mistletoe at Christmas dated back to Viking mythology. The plant consequently became a symbol of love. more…