Holistic Path

A Cancer Killer in your Kitchen

By John Susan Saradon.

The powerful healing effects of ginger have been well documented. It's a proven remedy for upset stomach. Reams of studies show that it inhibits inflamation. And there is substantial evidence that it fights cancer, too.

For instance, a recent University of Michigan study showed that when ginger was added to ovarian cancer cells in the laboratory, it caused the cancer cells to self-destruct (a process known as 'apoptosis').

In a separate study at the University of Minnesota, researchers injected colon cancer cells into mice that were bred to have no immune system.Half of these mice were routinely fed gingerol, the main active component in ginger. The researchers found that the mice that were fed gingerol lived longer, their tumours were smaller, and the cancer did not spread as widely as in the control group.

With all these health benefits, you should be using ginger as often as you can. The best way I've found to get a healthy serving of ginger is to juice it. Two or three days a week, I juice an apple or two, some carrots, spinach, broccoli, cabbage, and a big piece of ginger root. The ginger gives the drink a great flavour and a powerful anti-cancer kick. I highly recommend that you try it.

ADVICE FROM UKM MEDICAL DOCTOR Little* did you know ...... after
reading THIS, you'll NEVER look at * petai * in the same way again!
* Petai * contains three natural sugars -sucrose, fructose and glucose.
Combined with fiber, petai gives an instant, sustained and substantial
boost of energy. Research has proved that just two servings of petai
provide enough energy for a strenuous 90-minute workout. No wonder
petai is the number one fruit with the world's leading athletes. But
energy isn't the only way petai can help us keep fit. It can also
help overcome or prevent a substantial number of illnesses and
conditions, making it a must to add to our daily diet. * Depression: *
According to a recent survey undertaken by MIND among people suffering
from depression, many felt much better after eating petai. This is
because petai contain tryptophan, a type of protein that the body
converts into serotonin, known to make you relax, improve your mood
and generally make you feel happier. * PMS(premenstrual syndrome): *
Forget the pills - eat petai. The vitamin B6 it contains regulates blood
glucose levels, which can affect your mood. * Anaemia: *
High in iron, petai can stimulate the production of haemoglobin in the
blood and so helps in cases of anaemia. * * *Blood Pressure: *
This unique tropical fruit is extremely high in potassium yet low in
salt, making it perfect to beat blood pressure. So much so, the US
Food and Drug Administration has just allowed the petai industry to make
official claims for the fruit's ability to reduce the risk of blood
pressure and stroke. * * *
Brain Power : *
200 students at a Twickenham (Middlesex) school were helped through
their exams this year by eating petai at breakfast, break, and lunch
in a bid to boost their brain power. Research has shown that the
potassium-packed fruit can assist learning by making pupils more alert.
* * *
Constipation: *
High in fiber, including petai in the diet can help restore normal
bowel action, helping to overcome the problem without resorting to
laxatives. * * *
Hangovers: *
One of the quickest ways of curing a hangover is to make a petai
milkshake, sweetened with honey. The petai calms the stomach and, with
the help of the honey, builds up depleted blood sugar levels, while the
milk soothes and re-hydrates your system. *
Heartburn: *
Petai has a natural antacid effect in the body, so if you suffer from
heartburn, try eating petai for soothing relief. * * *
Morning Sickness * :
Snacking on petai between meals helps to keep blood sugar levels up
and avoid morning sickness. * * *
Mosquito bites * :
Before reaching for the insect bite cream, try rubbing the affected
area with the inside of the petai skin. Many people find it amazingly
successful at reducing swelling and irritation. * * *
Nerves: *
Petai is high in B vitamins that help calm the nervous system. * * *
Overweight: (*obesity)
Studies at the 'urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:smarttags' /> Institute of Psychology
in Austria found pressure at work leads to gorging on comfort food
like chocolate and crisps. Looking at 5,000 hospital patients,
researchers found the most obese were more likely to be in high-pressure
jobs. The report concluded that, to avoid panic-induced food cravings,
we need to control our blood sugar levels by snacking on high
carbohydrate foods every two hours to keep levels steady. * * *
Ulcers: *
Petai is used as the dietary food against intestinal disorders because
of its soft texture and smoothness. It is the only raw fruit that can
be eaten without distress in over-chronicler cases. It also neutralizes
over-acidity and reduces irritation by coating the lining of the
stomach. * * *
Temperature control * :
Many other cultures see petai as a 'cooling' fruit that can lower both
the physical and emotional temperature of expectant mothers. In
holland, for example, pregnant women eat petai to ensure their baby is
born with a cool temperature. * * *