Category: Nutrition
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Understanding Food and Drug Interactions: What You Need to Know
When taking medications, it’s important to be aware of how certain foods can affect their effectiveness. When a food, beverage, or supplement changes how a drug acts in the body, it’s called a drug interaction. These interactions may increase the potency, decrease the effectiveness, or even result in negative side effects of drugs. Why Do…
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CRISPR and Gene Editing: The Future of Cancer Treatment
Overview of CRISPR in Medicine CRISPR (short for “clustered regularly interspaced short palindromic repeats”) is a technology that research scientists use to selectively modify the DNA of living organisms. CRISPR was adapted for use in the laboratory from naturally occurring genome editing systems found in bacteria. This revolutionary tool is now being used in medicine…
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Artificial Sweeteners and Health Hazards
Artificial sweeteners, also known as low-calorie sweeteners (LCS), are sugar substitutes added to foods and beverages to provide sweetness without the calories of regular sugar. These intense sweeteners can be hundreds to thousands of times sweeter than sugar, making them popular in “diet” or “sugar-free” products. There are six LCS (low calorie sweeteners) approved by…
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Oncolytic Virus Therapy: Using Viruses to Target Cancer Cells
What is Oncolytic Virus Therapy? Oncolytic virus therapy is an innovative cancer treatment that uses genetically modified viruses to selectively infect and destroy cancer cells while sparing healthy tissue. These viruses are engineered to multiply within tumors, forcing cancer cells to rupture (lyse) and release antigens unique to the tumor. In addition to directly killing…
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Cruciferous Veggies: Your Powerful Ally Against Cancer
Cruciferous vegetables belong to the Brassica family and include nutritional powerhouses like broccoli, Brussels sprouts, cabbage, cauliflower, kale, bok choy, arugula, and radishes. Carotenoids (beta-carotene, lutein, and zeaxanthin), vitamins C, E, and K, folate, minerals, and fiber are just a few of the vital nutrients that are abundant in these vegetables. However, their exceptional ability…
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Which Oil Should You Be Using for Better Health?
Just like protein and small portions of complex carbs, our body needs fat! Fat serves as insulation, safeguards our organs, promotes brain health, and facilitates the absorption of vital vitamins. But not all fats are made equal, particularly when it comes to the oils we use on a regular basis. The Problem with Common Vegetable…
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Pain Points for Cancer Patients and How to Manage Them
Cancer treatment, while life-saving, often comes with challenging side effects due to the impact of chemotherapy and radiation on both cancerous and healthy cells. During treatment, controlling these symptoms is essential to preserving quality of life.These are the most common pain points cancer patients face, and how diet can help with them. Mucositis – Painful…
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Art, Music, and Nature: Creative Therapies That Nourish the Soul During Cancer
A cancer diagnosis can be overwhelming, affecting not just the body but also the mind and spirit. While medical treatments are essential, integrating expressive and creative therapies can provide emotional relief, reduce stress, and improve overall well-being. Art, music, and nature therapies offer powerful ways to process emotions, find joy, and foster resilience during treatment.…
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Anti-Cancer Diet: Nutrition Tips to Reduce Cancer Risk
While there is no single “anti-cancer” diet proven to cure cancer, Research shows that certain dietary and lifestyle choices can help lower the chance of developing cancer, lessen treatment side effects, and improve overall health.Here are some key guidelines to follow: Foods to Include : Go Organic Choosing organic foods minimizes exposure to harmful herbicides,…
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How Can the Immune System Fight Cancer? – Insights from Dr. Sajjan Rajpurohit
Cancer is a lifestyle-related disease, and in today’s world, a strong immune system is our best defence—not just against infections but also against cancer. In a conversation with Samara Mahindra, Dr. Sajjan Rajpurohit, a leading oncologist, discusses the role of immunity in cancer prevention and treatment. Why Is Immunity Important in Fighting Cancer? Dr. Rajpurohit…