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Cinnamon May Help Diabetics

...y to regulate their blood sugar by adding a little spice to their life.In preliminary findings, cinnamon he...o cells. In a test tube and in animal studies, the spice appeared to increase glucose metabolism by about 20 times. While it is too soon to recommend the spi...

Just spice it up!!!!! Anti bacterial effects of spices unraveled in the West

...ash of cinnamon to apple juice proved this and the spice actually retarded the growth of common food pathog...hat did not have any cinnamon. Previously the same spice had been tested and proved to have anti E. coli properties. Though the research was restricted the ...

Cinnamon combats Diabetes

...dation that people could benefit now by adding the spice to their food.// Adult-onset, or type II diabete... oatmeal." Other researchers have found that the spice appears effective against the E.coli bacterium, which can cause food poisoning....

Fight against E.coli

... University found that adding small amounts of the spice to samples of apple juice contaminated with// the E. colibug killed off almost all the bacteria. Just one teaspoon of cinnamon killed 99.5% of the bacteria after three days at room temperature. When the same amount of cinnamon was combined with eit...

Important substance in curry conciliate Inflamed Colon

...ng to a research, on laboratory animals, the curry spice turmeric may help reduce and even prevent inflammation of the intestines. The spice contains curcumin, a compound thought to be a potent anti-inflammatory agent effective in wound heal...

Diet Found To Offer Protection Against Leukemia

...sia is due in part to the protective effect of the spice turmeric, which is widely used in Asian cooking. He says this spice and its coloring agent may lessen the effects of cigarette smoke, radiation-induced damage, and dama...

Curry Powder (haldi or turmeric) can prevent cancer

... cancer cells. The cancer preventive power of the spice may help researchers develop new ways of treating fatal cancers as never before. Reference: Cancer, online edition, July 2005, ,...

Turmeric Found To Slow Down Melanoma Growth

...at Curcumin- the yellow pigment found in the curry spice turmeric, inhibits melanoma// cell growth and kill...r cells. It has already been demonstrated that the spice has an anti-cancer effect. Incidence of melanoma, or skin cancer, is increasing rapidly in many wi...

The effects of Curcumin: a natural pigment in turmeric explored for its anti-cancer properties

Curcumin, the natural pigment that gives the spice turmeric its yellow color, has come under the scientific spotlight in recent years, with studies investigating its cancer-fighting abilities // . Researchers say they have already obtained data indicating that curcumin can block a key protein assoc...

Curcumin found to halt spread of breast cancer in mice

...pecifically designed to develop breast cancer. The spice appears to work by inhibiting the action of a protein crucial in the progress of the tumor. The nontoxic natural substance not only repelled progression of the disease to the lungs, but also appeared to reverse the effects of paclitaxel, a commonly...

‘Marriage Squabbles’ bad for both Emotional and Physical Wound

... www.medindia.net/know_ur_body/immune.asp The spice contains curcumin, a compound thought to be a potent anti-inflammatory agent effective in wound healing. Dr. Ken Sugimoto, of the department of ... <a href='../news/view_news_main.asp?t=gn&x=1324'>www.medindia.net/news/ view_news_main.asp?t=...

Turmeric And Cabbage effective against prostate cancer

...ersity of New Jersey (Rutgers) revealed that curry spice turmeric in combination with phenethyl isothiocyanate (PEITC) is very effective in the treatment of prostate cancer.// PEITC is found abundantly in cauliflower, cabbage, watercress, winter cress, broccoli, Brussels sprouts, kale, kohlrabi and turn...

Spices Could Be Employed To Treat Certain Cancers

.... Other studies have shown that turmeric, a yellow spice which is an essential part of the Indian cooking, may help stop the spread of lung cancer and breast cancer in mice. But further research and concrete evidence is necessary to show that these compounds are as effective in human cancer patients as in ...

Ginger Offers Hope In Ovarian Cancer Fight

... of side effects and the ease of administering the spice in the form of a capsule. The researchers have at this juncture pointed out to the fact that the research is very preliminary and have warned about using this technique without extensive testing and approval. 'This study doesn't mean that people sh...

Dealing With Nausea When Pregnant

...ealthy glass of ginger milk when pregnant. Another spice that can help is the clove. Just chewing on one slowly reduces the nausea. Pregnancy is a joyous time and need not be hampered by nausea if the correct steps are taken....

Curry Could Help Keep Off Alzheimer’

...d mental performance. Curcumin, an ingredient of spice turmeric, responsible for the distinctive yellow color of the curry is thought to be responsible for the effects. Even though researches in the past suggested that curcumin helps keep off Alzheimer’s by inhibiting the buildup of amyloid plaques, it...

Curcumin –New Weapon Against Colorectal Cance

...igment found in turmeric, which is a commonly used spice in Indian cuisine and traditional medicine. The low incidence of cancer in India has led several researchers to believe that curry may have certain anticancer functions. Early lab studies have revealed that curcumin fights skin, breast and other tumo...

Kerala Tourism Will not be Affected by Chikungunya: Minister

...t would showcase for tourists how the 16th century spice trade with the Middle East used to be conducted. "Each dhow will cost Rs.10 million. We have sought the central government's financial assistance. Once we get the green signal, work would begin for it," said Suman. Meanwhile, the fifth India Inte...

Spices in curries spruce up aging minds

...l element of curries has been traced to the yellow spice ‘turmeric’ which is well known as a powerful anti inflammatory and anti oxidant traditionally - a must have in every Indian home. Today it is scientifically proven that ‘Curcumin’ found in turmeric is indeed an effective anti-oxidant and anti inflamm...

Turmeric to prevent arthritis and osteoporosis

Long trusted Turmeric the must have spice in every Indian home now finds itself in the limelight with western scientists raving about its potential uses to fight// many tubborn inflammations and degenerative disorders thus vindicating the claims of seers as recorded in the ancient scripts of...

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