Tuesday, July 8, 2008

The Foods That We Eat Can Fight Cancer

Cancer is a deadly disease and it is now increasingly being realized that what we eat can cause and prevent cancer. When we overload our body with everything that is artificial - fried foods, fast foods, processed meat, packaged food, preservatives, chemicals etc. it causes huge strain in our body. There are already enough carcinogens in the atmospheres in the form of petroleum products emission, chemicals, tobacco etc. apart from natural metabolism and aging process. This is in addition to the genetic predisposition to cancer. This means that we are sitting on a cancer time bomb.

Monday, July 7, 2008

Onychomycosis Infection - Treatments and 5 Prevention Tips

Onychomycosis (on-ee-koh-my-ko-sis) with a popular term 'nail fungal infection' is what happens when dermatophyte migrate and grow in your nails until they are destroyed and extricated from the nail bed. Dermatophyte, which is contained in yeasts and molds, consumes the keratin protein (the basic components of hair, nails, and scalp) of the nails. Ringworm, jock itch, and athlete's foot are just among dermatophyte's progenies, the most common being nail fungal infection. Onychomycosis affects the toenails most often than fingernails because the dermatophyte fungus that causes it, thrive in warm and damp environment. Deficiency in oxygen supply fuels their growth, which means that dermatophyte is anaerobic. Perspiration and lack of hygiene are just among the most common roots of nail fungal infection. Exposing your finger and toenails in wet and warm environment will encourage contamination.

Sunday, July 6, 2008

Glutathione Is The Important Antioxidant That Can Protect Us From Cancer

Glutathione is one of the most important antioxidant that our body needs. It is also one antioxidant that is made within our body from the protein in the food we intake. The importance of Glutathione is more pronounced in liver as it flushes out the toxins from the liver. It is also a potent antioxidant that helps protect liver from free radical attack. There are many enzymes derived from Glutathione and the enzyme glutathion-S-transferase is very important in all the organs of the body. Any deficiency in this enzyme is associated with increased risk of cancer.