Vitamin B17 is extracted from apricot kernel and has made a reputation as one of the most powerful alternative-cancer therapies. The Food and Drug Association has not approved all supplements that claim to cure cancer based on this nutrition. Besides apricot kernels there are other food sources that contain this vitaminic element: bitter almonds, barley, bamboo shoots, blackberries, flax seeds, lentils, cashews, cranberries, strawberries, gooseberries, brown rice, walnuts, raspberries, spinach and lots of others.

At the moment, vitamin B17 preserves its reputation for the prevention of cancer, and the most common remedy extracted from it is Laetrile. Lots of doctors and clinics now offer Laetrile as part of their anti-cancer treatment. It seems that this modern day medical practice has deeper roots in traditional Chinese medicine. Masters of traditional Chinese medicine used apricot seeds to make teas for the treatment of throat tumors, infections and ulcers. This nutrition element is not inactivated by heating, nevertheless, anyone can consume fresh seeds. They taste quite pleasantly, and you just have to buy some fresh apricots to get kernels too.

Studies indicate that vitamin B17 does not prevent the DNA changes that transform normal cells into tumorous cells. It actually prevents the spread of the cancer once it has appeared in the body system. After treatments with this vitaminic element, tumors have been reported to shrink in size even if the cancer has not disappeared completely. Moreover, there is reliable evidence that this element can relieve the symptoms and prolong the life of cancer sufferers. Despite the controversies related to cancer and its treatment, doctors continue to consider alternative therapies useful and supportive.

This means that the anti-cancer treatment with vitamin B17 has received quite a lot of negative publicity. Almond seeds are non-toxic, and they do not represent a threat to your health in any way, nevertheless, there have been cases when the association with high dosages of vitaminic element C has led to cyanide poisoning. The relevant thing here is that you should not self-treat for serious conditions like cancer. A balanced, non-toxic diet that can include foods with a high content of vitamin B17 can help a lot, but it is imperative that you follow your doctor’s orders.

For healthy people, vitamin B17 should not be supplemented. The quantity we take from food is enough to help the body function optimally. Stick to a balanced lifestyle, a healthy diet and lots of physical exercises and you have all chances of being safe from chronic disease.

Consuming antioxidant vitamins and minerals from supplements has been declared to protect skin cells from free-radical damage induced by overexposure to ultraviolet light and various harmful environmental chemicals. A properly designed high-potency multivitamin and mineral which is fortified with optimal levels of specific antioxidant vitamins and minerals can help protect the skin from free-radical damage.

Calcium plays a big role of mineral for women. It contributes to the health of our bones, teeth, hormonal balance and our skin. Foods rich in calcium are milk and milk products, including cheese, broccoli, soy products, and sardines. Potassium. helps the skin stay healthy and to regenerate new cells. It can found in potatoes, bananas, whole grains and green leave. Read the rest of this entry »

Would you eat chicken during a bird flu epidemic? Since the Avian influenza or “Bird Flu” virus was first identified and described, there has been concern among consumers about avian influenza and food safety, and the belief that the virus could be transmitted to humans from eating the meat of infected chickens and birds. Is this a cause for concern for the average American?

Before addressing this question, it’s important to understand how the Avian influenza virus is spread. The avian influenza virus is spread by direct contact between birds and through contact with the feces and secretions of birds infected with the virus. There is also the potential for airborne transmission between birds living in close quarters, such as a poultry house. Read the rest of this entry »

What you consume can have an impact on your health. Hence if what you eat is largely junk food, then it is reasonable to expect that your body will not be performing optimally. What cause most harm to your body are heavy metals. The presence of heavy metals can cause you energy leakage, low mental clarity and reduces your brain activity and function.

Heavy metals are industrial byproducts but traces can easily be found in drinking water, pesticides that you breathe in or even through dental braces or dental fillings. Scrap dental amalgam was declared a dangerous compound by the Environmental Protection Agency in 1989. Read the rest of this entry »

Heartburn, indigestion, and acid reflux are popular ways of describing the pain caused by stomach acid. The burning sensation it produces ranges from discomfort to a searing pain that seems to be burning a hole in your body from back to front. Traditionally, you reach for the cheap antacids based on simple chemicals such as sodium bicarbonate, calcium carbonate and aluminium and magnesium compounds. Read the rest of this entry »