Published February 4, 2010

The only cough “syrup” that really works

It’s the time of year when colds and flu can really drag you down. They’re even worse when a cough develops. A bad cough can keep you from sleeping, give you headaches, and make life miserable. If a cough is causing you to lose sleep, I often recommend a cough syrup, just so you can get some rest. But I always wince when I tell someone to take these over-the-counter drugs. Most of them are terrible for your liver. And they can cause side effects in some people.

Now a new study suggests the best cough syrup may be completely natural – and it’s probably in your kitchen cabinet. While this natural medicine is not technically a syrup (syrups are a processed food), it is safer than regular cough medicine. And it’s also more effective.

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Published February 3, 2010

Reduce your risk of breast cancer by 26% or more

With all the confusion surrounding the new breast cancer guidelines, I’m trying to give you as much information as possible to help you prevent this killer disease. Today, I’ve got great news about a nutrient once thought to encourage cancer.

That’s right! Several years ago there was a controversy surrounding this nutrient and prostate cancer. There was a study that suggested it might be associated with more cancer. It made big news. Even my alternative-minded peers debated the news.

I was cautious in my analysis. I felt that the study was flawed for not looking at the sources of the nutrient. I maintained that the study used processed and/or synthetic alpha-linolenic acid (ALA) instead of ALA from natural whole foods. I just could not see how an omega-3 fatty acid required for reducing inflammation and healthy cell membranes could raise cancer risk. Well, now there’s a report that suggests I was right.

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Published January 29, 2010

Cut your risk of colon cancer in half

I’ve always said it’s a lot easier to prevent cancer than fight cancer. This is especially true with colon cancer. Once colon cancer hits, it’s very difficult to treat successfully. Fortunately, you can prevent most cases of colon cancer. In fact, it’s fairly easy to do. All you need to do is drink a lot of my favorite beverage.

As I’ve told you in the past, green tea is a magical elixir. It’s great for your heart, your brain, and for fighting infections. And it’s a powerful cancer fighter. Now we have research proving that green tea can help prevent colorectal adenomas. Adenomas are a collection of cells that can degenerate into cancer.

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