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1. Blaylock Wellness Report Reveals Food Industry Lies about Fat
by Frank Wilhelmi
Post Date: 04/25/2013
The May Blaylock Wellness report is on dietary fats and how they promote wellness or disease. The point of the paper is to once again show that the only really dangerous fats are those that are refined, modified (by hydrogenation) or damaged. Animal Fats The key point: no animal fats are completely saturated; beef fat is about 54% unsaturated, Lard about 60%unsaturated, chicken ...more...
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2. Metabolic disorders predict the hardening of the arterial walls ...
by Timo A. Lakka
Post Date: 04/25/2013
University of Eastern Finland -
Metabolic disorders, such as excess abdominal fat, raised blood pressure, higher levels of insulin, glucose and triglycerides and lower levels of the beneficial HDL cholesterol can be found in children as young as 6 to 8 years of age, according to a study carried out at the University of Eastern Finland. These metabolic risk factors often accumulate ...more...
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3. Breakthrough in hydrogen fuel production by Virginia Tech resear...
by Prof. Y. H. Percival Zhang
Post Date: 04/03/2013
03 April 2013 Virginia Tech
A team of Virginia Tech researchers has discovered a way to extract large quantities of hydrogen from any plant, a breakthrough that has the potential to bring a low-cost, environmentally friendly fuel source to the world.
“Our new process could help end our dependence on fossil fuels,” said Y.H. Percival Zhang, an associate professor of biological ...more...
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4. Fatty acid metabolite shows promise against cancer in mice
by Guodong Zhang
Post Date: 04/02/2013
UC Davis discovery demonstrates mechanism in dietary omega-3 fatty acids (fish oils) April 2, 2013 (SACRAMENTO, Calif.) —
A team of UC Davis scientists has found that a product resulting from a metabolized omega-3 fatty acid helps combat cancer by cutting off the supply of oxygen and nutrients that fuel tumor growth and spread of the disease.
The scientists report their di ...more...
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5. Targeting cholesterol buildup in eye may slow age-related vision...
by Daniel Stimson
Post Date: 04/02/2013
Targeting cholesterol metabolism in the eye might help prevent a severe form of age-related macular degeneration (AMD), one of the most common causes of blindness in older Americans, according to indications in a study in mice, which was supported by the National Institutes of Health.
Cholesterol build-up in arteries and veins, or atherosclerosis, occurs as a natural consequence of ...more...
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6. Omega-3s from fish vs. fish oil pills better at maintaining bloo...
by Karen Kreeger
Post Date: 03/05/2013
University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine PHILADELPHIA - Omega-3 fatty acids found in oily fish may have diverse health-promoting effects, potentially protecting the immune, nervous, and cardiovascular systems.
But how the health effects of one such fatty acid -- docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) -- works remains unclear, in part because its molecular signaling pathways are only now be ...more...
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7. Bathroom talks now online
by wisdensub
Post Date: 01/03/2013
You always thought of decorating your interiors with all kinds of stylish furniture. This furniture might be of wood, plastics or metallic. But have you ever imagined for the furniture of your bathroom. Yes, the trend has changed and now there is furniture for bathrooms also. You can get this furniture from the furniture shops and sanitary ware shops also. But the best place to shop for the ...more...
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8. Bacterial imbalance contributes to intestinal inflammation and c...
by Mathias Chamaillard
Post Date: 01/02/2013
Instability in the composition of gut bacterial communities (dysbiosis) has been linked to common human intestinal disorders, including inflammatory bowel disease and colorectal cancer; however, it is unclear if dysbiosis can instigate disease or if it is a consequence of the underlying disorder. In this issue of the Journal of Clinical Investigation, researchers led by Mathias Chamaillard ...more...
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9. Wave Infratech Instigates Asia Largest Township in Noida
by Amit
Post Date: 12/21/2012
Those who aren’t aware of what is the meaning of a Good Living, they should know the fact that Wave City Centre, which is one of the largest housing projects coming up in Noida in Uttar Pradesh. It is a blended mixture of residential and housing commercial developments and is also one of the best housing societies of its own kind you might ever come across the country. It spans across sector( ...more...
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10. Newly discovered effects of vitamin D on cancer
by Cynthia Lee
Post Date: 12/06/2012
McGill University - 22-Nov-2012 Vitamin D slows the progression of cells from premalignant to malignant states, keeping their proliferation in check
A team of researchers at McGill University have discovered a molecular basis for the potential cancer preventive effects of vitamin D. The team, led by McGill professors John White and David Goltzman, of the Faculty of Medicine's Depart ...more...
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11. Muslims in Canada – A Fast Growing Community
by Silk Road
Post Date: 11/22/2012
Most of the Muslims in Canada today are the people born and raised as Muslim here. There are several reasons why Muslims have attracted to this region for immigration. Some of the most important reasons behind Muslims immigration to Canada are said to be higher education, better employment, family re-union and security concerns. Many of the Muslim immigrants had come to this land in pursuit o ...more...
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12. New hope for survivors of stroke and traumatic brain injury
by Edward Tobinick M.D.
Post Date: 10/31/2012
New York | Heidelberg, 31 October 2012 - Single dose of etanercept targets brain inflammation years after damage. A new ground-breaking study about to be published in the Adis journal CNS Drugs provides clinical evidence that, for the first time, chronic neurological dysfunction from stroke or traumatic brain injury can rapidly improve following a single dose of a drug that targets ...more...
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13. How and why herpes viruses reactivate to cause disease
by Cody Mooneyhan
Post Date: 10/31/2012
Federation of American Societies for Experimental Biology - New research published in the Journal of Leukocyte Biology suggests that T-cells responsible for controlling Herpes reduce significantly during times of new infection, allowing latent herpes virus to reactivate
The mere mention of the word "herpes" usually conjures negative images and stereotypes, but most people have been in ...more...
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14. OHSU researchers discover how enzyme may prevent nervous system ...
by Larry Sherman, Ph.D.
Post Date: 10/31/2012
10/31/12 Portland, Ore.
Discovery could be ‘life-changer’ for millions with MS, stroke and other conditions that cause brain damage
Researchers at Oregon Health & Science University have discovered that blocking a certain enzyme in the brain can help repair the brain damage associated with multiple sclerosis and a range of other neurological disorders.
The dis ...more...
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15. Zinc deficiency mechanism linked to aging, multiple diseases
by Emily Ho
Post Date: 10/02/2012
CORVALLIS, Ore. – 10-1-12 - A new study has outlined for the first time a biological mechanism by which zinc deficiency can develop with age, leading to a decline of the immune system and increased inflammation associated with many health problems, including cancer, heart disease, autoimmune disease and diabetes.
The research was done by scientists in the Linus Pauling Institute at ...more...
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16. New antibiotic cures disease by disarming pathogens, not killing...
by Jim Sliwa
Post Date: 10/02/2012
American Society for Microbiology -
A new type of antibiotic can effectively treat an antibiotic-resistant infection by disarming instead of killing the bacteria that cause it. Researchers report their findings in the October 2 issue of mBio®, the online open-access journal of the American Society for Microbiology.
"Traditionally, people have tried to find antibiotics that ra ...more...
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Post Date: 09/13/2012
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18. Kerala Tour Packages
by Dakshin Routes
Post Date: 09/04/2012
Honeymoon signifies the bonding of two souls. It is in Honeymoon's time that two souls come closer to each other. This is the reason honeymoon places have its special significance. One of the best ways to spend your honeymoon time is in Kerala, which is truly heaven's place. Kerala is the land where you can spend your honeymoon as you are celebrating your marriage in Paradise. It is an amazin ...more...
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19. Holiday in Kerala
by Dakshin Routes
Post Date: 09/03/2012
Kerala has turned more beautiful after the pampering of the monsoons. It’s green everywhere and ideal time to go for Kerala Holiday packages. Unlike some other destinations it’s not all about driving from one place to another, but getting involved and feeling for you is what makes Kerala Holiday packages different. ...more...
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20. Book Shirdi Hotels And Experience The Culmination Of Devotion!
by priyajoshi
Post Date: 08/27/2012
Shirdi, the abode of Sai Baba is a prime religious destination of India and is engulfed by a serene and spiritual ambience. It is located in the Ahmednagar district of Maharashtra and is easily accessible by air, rail and road. It is not a boast to say that the history of Shirdi and every activity taking place in this small town revolves around the great Saint. To get a glimpse of Sai Ba ...more...
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21. Vitamin D deficiency and poorer lung function in asthmatic child...
by Nathaniel Dunford
Post Date: 07/13/2012
American Thoracic Society - Vitamin D deficiency is associated with poorer lung function in asthmatic children treated with inhaled corticosteroids, according to a new study from researchers in Boston.
"In our study of 1,024 children with mild to moderate persistent asthma, those who were deficient in vitamin D levels showed less improvement in pre-bronchodilator forced expiratory ...more...
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22. Vitamin D helps protect the heart from metabolic syndrome
by Dr. Mark Stengler
Post Date: 07/10/2012
Nearly everyone needs more vitamin D. But if you're suffering from metabolic syndrome, you really need this stuff.
Proper D levels have been shown to help control blood sugar and even help keep your metabolic syndrome from turning into diabetes. And now, the latest research shows it can even save your life -- not bad for a nutrient you can get for free by simply standing outside unde ...more...
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23. Comments on Coke's Recent Denial of Sugar's Contribution to Obes...
by Christine O'Brien
Post Date: 06/18/2012
Dear Reader,
"There is no scientific evidence that connects sugary beverages to obesity."
That sounds just about as ridiculous as quotes from those tobacco execs who used to claim that smoking had nothing to do with lung cancer, doesn't it? Yet when those words escaped the lips of Katie Bayne, Coca-Cola's president and general manager of sparkling beverages, she expected us ...more...
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24. Calorie restriction practitioners stay young at heart
by LEF.org
Post Date: 06/12/2012
Tuesday, June 12, 2012 - An article published online on May 21, 2012 in the journal Aging Cell reports the outcome of a study of humans who voluntarily practice calorie restriction which suggests that the practice helps preserve heart function, in addition to many other benefits.
"Caloric restriction retards aging in laboratory rodents," write Luigi Fontana, MD, PhD and his colleag ...more...
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25. NIH-funded research provides new clues on how ApoE4 affects Alzh...
by Daniel Stimson
Post Date: 06/01/2012
May 16, 2012 - NIH Common variants of the ApoE gene are strongly associated with the risk of developing late-onset Alzheimer's disease, but the gene's role in the disease has been unclear. Now, researchers funded by the National Institutes of Health have found that in mice, having the most risky variant of ApoE damages the blood vessels that feed the brain. The researchers found that ...more...
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26. Early exposure to microbes reduces inflammation related to chron...
by Hilary Hurd Anyaso
Post Date: 05/30/2012
Northwestern University -
Understanding the links between inflammation and chronic disease EVANSTON, Ill. --- American parents may want to think again about how much they want to protect their children from everyday germs.
A new Northwestern University study done in lowland Ecuador remarkably finds no evidence of chronic low-grade inflammation -- associated with diseases of ag ...more...
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27. Researchers discover how vitamin D inhibits inflammation
by William Allstetter
Post Date: 04/27/2012
Researchers at National Jewish Health have discovered specific molecular and signaling events by which vitamin D inhibits inflammation. In their experiments, they showed that low levels of Vitamin D, comparable to levels found in millions of people, failed to inhibit the inflammatory cascade, while levels considered adequate did inhibit inflammatory signaling. They reported their results in ...more...
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28. Fat Outside of Arteries May Influence Onset of Coronary Artery D...
by Katie Pence
Post Date: 04/20/2012
UC ingot CINCINNATI—Researchers at UC have confirmed that fat surrounding the outside of arteries in humans—particularly the left coronary artery—may influence the onset of coronary artery disease, or atherosclerosis, which is the leading cause of death in the U.S.
These findings, being presented at the American Heart Association’s Arteriosclerosis, Thrombosis and Vascular Biology ( ...more...
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29. Key genes that switch off with aging highlighted as potential ta...
by Emma Reynolds
Post Date: 04/19/2012
King's College London - Researchers at King's College London, in collaboration with the Wellcome Trust Sanger Institute, have identified a group of 'ageing' genes that are switched on and off by natural mechanisms called epigenetic factors, influencing the rate of healthy ageing and potential longevity.
The study also suggests these epigenetic processes – that can be caused by ext ...more...
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30. Cellular pathway linked to diabetes, heart disease
by Katie Pence
Post Date: 04/19/2012
University of Cincinnati Academic Health Center Cellular pathway linked to diabetes, heart disease
CINCINNATI — Cardiac researchers at the University of Cincinnati (UC) have found that a certain cellular pathway is linked to obesity-related disorders, like diabetes, heart disease and fatty liver disease.
These findings, being presented at the American Heart Association's A ...more...
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31. Autologous bone marrow-derived mononuclear cell transplants can ...
by David Eve
Post Date: 04/18/2012
Tampa, Fla. (April. 18, 2012) – Autologous (self-donated) mononuclear cells derived from bone marrow (BMMNCs) have been found to significantly induce vascular growth when transplanted into patients with diabetes who are suffering from critical limb ischemia caused by peripheral artery disease (PAD), a complication of diabetes. The team of researchers in Seville, Spain who carried out the st ...more...
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32. Pick the Right Alloy for Your Sports Care Carefully
by crishmart
Post Date: 04/04/2012
Probably the easiest styling mod you can make to your car, and probably the most common. When looking at buying an alloy wheel set you will soon realize there are a large variety of designs, sizes and colors. The general rule is the larger the alloy wheel and the lower the profile of the tire the sweeter they look on your car. Be careful not to fit too large a wheel and tire combination as th ...more...
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33. Infection linked to dangerous blood clots in veins and lungs, U-...
by Beata Mostafavi
Post Date: 04/03/2012
ANN ARBOR, Mich. - April 3, 2012 Older adults at much greater risk for being hospitalized for a blood clot within three months of getting an infection
Older adults who get infections of any kind – such as urinary, skin, or respiratory tract infections – are nearly three times more likely to be hospitalized for a dangerous blood clot in their deep veins or lungs, University of ...more...
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34. Meeting greater number of recommended cardiovascular health fact...
by Karen Gailey
Post Date: 03/17/2012
JAMA and Archives Journals - 3-16-2012 CHICAGO – In a study that included a nationally representative sample of nearly 45,000 adults, participants who met more of seven recommended cardiovascular health behaviors or factors (such as not smoking, having normal cholesterol levels, eating a healthy diet), had a lower risk of death compared to participants who met fewer factors, altho ...more...
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35. Cancer epigenetics: breakthrough in ID’ing target genes
by Jade Boyd
Post Date: 03/13/2012
CPRIT grant helps Rice, BCM crack problem of predicting gene targets for PcG proteins
HOUSTON — (March 13, 2012) — Cancer is usually attributed to faulty genes, but growing evidence from the field of cancer epigenetics indicates a key role for the gene “silencing” proteins that stably turn genes off inside the cell nucleus. A new study from Rice University and Baylor College of M ...more...
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36. Afghan officials said more than 16 shot dead civilians shot in t...
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Post Date: 03/12/2012
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37. Sending out an SOS: How telomeres incriminate cells that can't d...
by Andy Hoang
Post Date: 03/12/2012
Salk Institute - LA JOLLA, CA--Salk scientists' discovery explains how a class of chemotherapy drugs works.
The well-being of living cells requires specialized squads of proteins that maintain order. Degraders chew up worn-out proteins, recyclers wrap up damaged organelles, and-most importantly-DNA repair crews restitch anything that resembles a broken chromosome. If repair i ...more...
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38. Natural method for clearing cellular debris provides new targets...
by Toni Baker
Post Date: 02/24/2012
Georgia Health Sciences University -
Augusta, Ga. – Cells that die naturally generate a lot of internal debris that can trigger the immune system to attack the body, leading to diseases such as lupus.
Now Georgia Health Sciences University researchers report that an enzyme known to help keep a woman's immune system from attacking a fetus also helps block development of the ...more...
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39. Researchers discover molecular secrets of ancient Chinese herbal...
by David Cameron
Post Date: 02/12/2012
Harvard Medical School - 2,000-year-old herb regulates autoimmunity and inflammation
BOSTON, Mass. (February 12, 2012)—For roughly two thousand years, Chinese herbalists have treated Malaria using a root extract, commonly known as Chang Shan, from a type of hydrangea that grows in Tibet and Nepal. More recent studies suggest that halofuginone, a compound derived from this extract ...more...
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40. Clopidogrel with aspirin doesn’t prevent more small strokes, may...
by American Stroke Association news release
Post Date: 02/03/2012
American Stroke Association Late-Breaking Science - February 03, 2012 Study Highlights: Combining the anti-blood clot medicine clopidogrel (Plavix) with aspirin is unlikely to prevent recurrent small subcortical strokes, which are caused by blood clots deep in the middle of the brain. The combination treatment yielded higher bleeding and death rates compared to aspirin alon ...more...
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41. Leptin Problems Linked to Thyroid Cancer
by Byron Richards, CCN
Post Date: 01/26/2012
Wednesday, January 25, 2012 - Thyroid cancer is one of the few cancer types on the rise. Also rising are the sizes of Americans’ waistlines. A new study conducted at the Human Cancer Genomic Research Center connects the emerging science to show that leptin problems (evidenced by excessive weight) are a likely cause of thyroid cancer along with many other cancers. Leptin is ...more...
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42. The skyrocketing cost of medical care
by Frank Wilhelmi
Post Date: 08/16/2009
A big scare these days is the skyrocketing cost of medical care, with estimates that the system will be broke by such-n-such a year. A big cry goes up for better preventive care, and in the next breath the medical community calls for more frequent screening to allow early detection, as though that will reduce the cost of health. The only thing that will really reduce the cost of medical ...more...
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43. Blaylock Tip of the Week: Stop Colon Cancer
by Frank Wilhelmi
Post Date: 09/23/2007
Of all cancers, colon cancer has the strongest links to diet, in terms of both prevention and causation.
Without a doubt, Americans consume more carcinogens than just about any other population in the world. As a whole, our diet is high in carcinogenic fats, cancer-causing nitrosamines and nitrites and tumor-promoting sugar. And worse yet, we eat dangerously low amo ...more...
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44. Curcumin and Alzheimer's Disease.
by Frank Wilhelmi
Post Date: 08/04/2007
Avoiding Alzheimer’s disease (AD) is a top priority for every aging senior or person who eventually wants to be one. Science News (July 21 issue) reported another finding regarding the spice turmeric in relation to the progression of AD. They report that; 'a chemical in turmeric' switches on genes expressed in macrophage immune cells that, in healthy people, are effective at removing amyloid- ...more...
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45. Mike Adams Interviews Dr. Ray Strand - You've Got to Read This!
by Frank Wilhelmi
Post Date: 04/24/2007
Would it surprise you that prescribed drugs are the third leading cause of death in the United States? This interview by Mike Adams (The Health Ranger) with Dr. Ray Strand explains how this has become a reality, and should scare you into finding better approaches to enduring health than relying on your TV drug advertizer for health advice. This link is to the PDF copy of the report. Just cli ...more...
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46. A hugely Informative Book You Should Read ASAP!
by Frank Wilhelmi
Post Date: 02/26/2007
I ordered a book that sounded interesting because I am being led down the standard medical path by my current doctors, now on three of the popular cure-nothing drugs, with one of them insisting I start on a fourth. The book is titled "A Drug-Free Approach to Healthcare", by Dr. David W. Tanton, Ph.D. After reading 80% of the book, picking the topics of most interest, I am more conviced than ev ...more...
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47. New Website Evaluates Medical News Stories - Get The Facts!
by Frank Wilhelmi
Post Date: 11/13/2006
This month's Health Alert (a monthly newsletter I find most informative, by Dr. Bruce West) recommends a website specializing in critical analysis of current medical news stories. It evaluates each article against a set of rating criteria that should be a part of every accurate, balanced and informative story. The editor uses a rating system of zero to five stars, and explains in the c ...more...
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48. McAlvany Health Alert, December 05 - Powerful Immune Aid...
by Frank Wilhelmi
Post Date: 12/20/2005
McAlvany Health Alert, December 05 has a good article on the necessity of cell apoptosis, the service damaged and senescent cells perform for us by killing themselves. It concerns cancer, wherein modified cells shut off this mechanism and become immortal. The article then details the fact that a chemical extracted from the seeds of raspb ...more...
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49. Health roundup 12/17/05
by Frank Wilhelmi
Post Date: 12/17/2005
12/17/05 This week's roundup of the latest information circulated by the leading health newsletters. Nutrition & Healing – Dr. Jonathan V. Wright - A groundbreaking skin cancer “cure” called BEC5 that knocks out keritosis, basal cell and squamous cell cancers in nearly all of the 80,000 patients it has been used on. more...
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