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10/11/2018 / By Ralph Flores

Probiotics help body survive harmful effects of chemo better than antibiotics

Chemotherapy has been used as both first-line and second-line therapy in cancer treatments, especially in conventional medicine. However, the treatment is also known for its adverse effects to the body, which can range from extreme fatigue to an increased risk of infection. In recent studies, scientists have shown that adding probiotics to the mix can protect […]

07/13/2018 / By Ralph Flores

Natural solution for damage done by chemo: Omega 3s found to treat wounds from inflamed mucous membranes in cancer patients

Omega-3 fatty acids can be used to treat and prevent oral mucositis in patients undergoing mucotoxic cancer chemotherapy. The double-blind, randomized study, published in the journal Wounds, detailed the effectiveness and route of administration of omega-3 fatty acids in patients receiving chemotherapy in Iranian hospitals. Mucositis is characterized by soreness or swelling in the mouth which can result […]

03/18/2018 / By Vicki Batts

Natural alkaloids extracted from daffodils discovered to have anti-cancer effects

There are many plants that can be grown in your garden and hold a place in your medicine cabinet. And it looks like daffodils may be the next big thing to have on hand. Indeed, it turns out “flower power” is greater than scientists could have ever imagined: New research shows that daffodil extract can […]

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