Published June 29, 2011

The cure for GERD —
two supplements and a simple diet change

If you suffer from gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), a new study from Kaiser Permanente of Oakland has some great news for you. You don’t have to take Tums or other drugs to solve the problem. A simple diet change and two supplements can completely stop GERD.

GERD, as you may know, is a rather common problem in which acid refluxes up from your stomach into your esophagus. If you have GERD, it’s vital you find a way to stop it. The stomach acid can so irritate the esophagus that it can cause cancer.

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Published June 24, 2011

Strawberries — more than just a powerful cholesterol fighter

A few weeks ago, I told you about the powerful cholesterol-lowering abilities of strawberries. As you may know, I love strawberries. Actually, I love berries in general. They’re my favorite fruits. Now we find out that strawberries might be a powerhouse cancer preventive and treatment.

An Ohio State University study found that strawberry powder caused precancerous esophageal lesions to regress. Of 29 patients, 26 had large reductions in the malignancy grading of lesions.

This is good news for an otherwise bleak cancer. Only 8% of patients make it five years past diagnosis. It’s the sixth leading cause of worldwide cancer death. Here is a totally safe, nutritious, and inexpensive means of preventing it.

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Published June 23, 2011

What seniors can learn from severe
childhood deformities

One of the worst things that can happen to an unborn baby is to develop neural tube defects. This is the name of a group of deformities that we know how to prevent. All the pregnant mom has to do is take the B-vitamin folic acid. This simple supplement can prevent most of these tragedies. Now a new study further underlines this treatment, but also points to the importance of anyone over the age of 65 taking vitamin supplements.

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