Spices may fight breast cancer
Forget the latest radioactive technology — the real answer to breast cancer could be in some spices that have been in use for thousands of years.

New research finds that compounds in turmeric and black pepper may decrease the growth of stem cells responsible for breast cancer tumors, while leaving normal cells alone.

There’s a big caveat here: This is early research, and it was done on breast cells — not on people.

So we need to see some more studies before anyone can say for sure if these spices can really fight or prevent breast cancer. But you don’t need to wait to make both of these great spices a natural part of your diet. They already have plenty of proven health benefits. Plus, they both taste great.

Curcumin, the key compound in turmeric, is a natural anti- inflammatory. It’s been shown to help fight stomach problems and may even help treat and prevent Alzheimer’s disease. It’s also shown promise in fighting pancreatic, colorectal and esophageal cancers. You’ll often find turmeric in curry dishes, but you can also learn to incorporate it into your own recipes.

Most Americans are more familiar with black pepper… but they may not realize that salt’s lesser-used companion is actually a powerful antioxidant. Some studies have shown that it may even help prevent colon cancer.

Black pepper can also stimulate helpful stomach acids to improve digestion, and can even reduce flatulence.

They say variety is the spice of life… but it just may be that a variety of spice will improve, or even save, your life.

On a mission for your health,

Ed Martin
Editor, House Calls

We are being gassed, beaten and arrested. The net has been shut down. There is no Google, I don’t dare stay on long. But Let me assure you we will continue.

Edesa

Well here is some more bad news. There is something going down that has everyone antsy. There will be something happen on Guam for the 22 to the first of March. It is rumored that Obama will meet with an alien ambassador when he arrives on the march 19th.

I would be careful roaming the streets of Guam at night between Feb 22 and March 1.

Vai

If you are 30 days late on your utility bill, they are pulling the plug.
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Unpaid utility accounts being cut off

Posted: Feb 10, 2010 8:48 PM
Updated: Feb 10, 2010 8:48 PM

by Heather Hauswirth

Guam – The Guam Power Authority and the Guam Waterworks Authority starting Monday will begin disconnecting past due accounts in Dededo, Yigo, Latte Heights and Barrigada Heights.

If you’re 30 days late in paying your bill, you’re advised to take care of it as soon as possible to avoid disconnection. If they do pull the plug, it could take more than one day for your power or water to be restored.

A British optician claims he cured his blindness with marigolds.

I know — this sounds like quackery. But bear with me for a moment, because there’s more to this than a field of golden flowers.

Harry Marsland, 73, was diagnosed with one of the most frightening conditions facing seniors: age-related macular degeneration. He lost the vision in his right eye to the more serious and far less common “wet” version of the condition, and the vision in his left to “dry” AMD.

But after taking a marigold-based supplement, he can not only see through his left eye — he can drive and read, too, according to a report in Britain’s Daily Telegraph newspaper.

And it’s not as far-fetched as it sounds. Marigolds contain meso-zeaxanthin, which has shown some promise when it comes to fighting vision problems. His supplement also contained lutein and zeaxanthin, two key phytonutrients linked to healthy eyes.

But since he had already tried those other ingredients before, he credits his success to the addition of meso-zeaxanthin. Because of his success, the Waterford Institute of Technology in Ireland is now conducting clinical trials on these supplements. I’ll keep you updated.

If you’re facing AMD, work with your doctor to find the right nutritional supplement for your eyes — because, as this case shows, sometimes it’s just a matter of finding the right blend of missing nutrients.

Of course, the real key to fighting AMD is to win the battle before it even starts by making sure your eyes have all the nutrients they need to stay healthy now.

You’ve probably heard that carrots are great for your eyes – and they are rich in beta-carotene, which you certainly need. But to really lower your risk for vision problems, you’re going to have to go far beyond Bugs Bunny’s favorite snack.

One recent study found diets rich in vitamins C and E, zinc, lutein, zeaxanthin and omega-3 fatty acids can significantly lower your risk for age-related macular degeneration. That means eating more leafy greens, nuts, beans, fruit, eggs and especially fatty fish. Add a supplement if you have a hard time getting any of these nutrients from your food.

Other studies have found that — in addition to the nutrients I just mentioned — you should also make sure you’re getting enough copper, which you’ll find in nuts, liver and shellfish.