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Biological Activity of Curcuminoids (Turmeric) Assessed in Patients with Advanced Pancreatic Cancer The results of a recent study conducted on 24 patients at the University of Texas M.D. Anderson Cancer Center in Houston, Texas have shown that curcumin may inhibit growth in the pancreatic cancer cells of some patients. Click link to read more.... |
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Fish oil given within 5 hours after stroke limits brain damage Nov 2010 - A new study has pointed out that fish oil contains a substance that may help to limit or prevent brain damage following a stroke, if given within 5 hours after the stroke. Dr Nicolas Bazan at the Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center said docosahexaenoic acid -- a component of fish oil -- is a powerful therapeutic agent that can protect brain tissue and promote stroke recovery, even when treatment is delayed by up to five hours. Click link to read more.... |
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Holy Basil "Tulsi" and its adaptogenic activity effects on aging, asthma and diabetes. Altern Complement Ther. February 2008:5-8. "Holy Basil is many splendored things," says Jim Duke, PhD, in opening The Garden Pharmacy column in this issue of Alternative & Complementary Therapies. He reports on holy basil (Ocimum tenuiflorum) or tulsi, as it is known in Hindi, and its adaptogenic activity, its stress-relieving effects, and its effects on aging, asthma, and diabetes. Duke reports that he found an immense range of indications and activities for holy basil derived from animal, chemical, epidemiologic, or in vitro evidence; and clinical proof, withapproval by the German Commission E or approval by TRAMIL. "It looks as if Holy Basil will be an herb of medicinal interest for a long time to come." Click link to read more.... |
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Omega-3 Supplements show promise in alleviating depression A new analysis of the effects of omega-3 essential fatty acids offers the hope of enhanced treatment options for tens of millions of people with depression. Two critical omega-3 essential fatty acids available from certain food or nutritional supplements but not manufactured by the body—Eicosapentenoic acid (EPA) and docosahexaenoic (DHA)—play a role in optimal brain functioning and have antidepressant benefits that have not been fully recognized. The results were presented at the annual meeting of the American College of Neuropsychopharmacology. Click link to read more... |
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Studies show Indian Gooseberry (Amla) "Phyllanthus emblica" is a useful remedy to manage Alzheimers by Mark Tallon PhD Nov 2008 The Indian gooseberry is a popular fruit used extensively in Ayurvedic herbal preparations, and is high in tannins. Unlike many superfruits, amla has a significant number of human trials indicating areas of potential effectiveness, as well as some more novel cell-culture trials indicating new applications in human health. Amla may prove to be a useful remedy for the management of Alzheimer's disease on account of its multifarious beneficial effects such as memory-improving property, cholesterol-lowering property and anticholinesterase activity. Click link to read more.... |
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