Plant Compound tied to lower stomach risk in Woman

(From Todayonline)

NEW YORK - Getting a moderate amount of a plant compound called flavonoids through food may be linked to a lower stomach cancer risk in women but not in men, according to a European study.

The researchers, writing in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, found that women with the highest intake of flavonoids were half as likely to develop the disease as those who had the smallest intake.

"A flavonoid-rich diet is based on plant-based foods such as fruits, vegetables, whole grain cereals, nuts, legumes, and their derived products (tea, chocolate, wine)," lead author Raul Zamora-Ros told Reuters.

"This kind of diet combined with less consumption of red and processed meat can be a good way to reduce the risk of developing stomach cancer," added Dr Zamora-Ros, a researcher at the Catalan Institute of Oncology in Spain.

The findings do not prove that flavonoids alone can ward off the disease, because other factors such as a healthier lifestyle may play a role.

Past research has hinted that flavonoids may help protect against cancer, but few studies have focused on stomach cancer - the fourth most common and the second most deadly, according to Dr Zamora-Ros.

The researchers turned to ongoing research following almost 500,000 men and women in 10 European countries. All participants were between 35 and 70 years old and had been part of the study for about 11 years.

During that time, there were 683 cases of stomach cancer, of which 288 occurred in women.

The researchers analysed the participants' food diaries to see how many flavonoids they ate on average. They then checked to see if that amount was linked to the participant's cancer risk.

Green tea contains a large amount of flavonoids, with more than 12,511mg per 100g of leaves. Pinto beans contain about 769mg per 100g of beans.

Women who got more than 580mg of flavonoids a day had a 51-per-cent lower risk of developing stomach cancer than those who consumed no more than 200mg a day.

Dr Zamora-Ros said a person's exact risk depends on several factors, including whether they smoke and drink, how much red and processed meat they eat, and whether they are obese.

He added that the absence of a link between flavonoids and stomach cancer in men was a surprise and might be due to differences in how much they smoke or drink, or to hormonal differences.

Overall, he said, the study adds more evidence that "healthy lifestyles reduce the risk of chronic diseases". REUTERS

(Source: http://www.todayonline.com/World/EDC121029-0000063/Plant-compound-tied-to-lower-stomach-cancer-risk-in-women)


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Herbal Treatment for High Cholesterol

I want to share a secret for treating high cholesterol. Three weeks ago I went for a cholesterol check. To my surprise, it was above the normal range which should be less than 5.2 mmol/L. My reading obtained was 6.6. I had been consuming a lot of red meat and lamb recently.

I immediately followed an advice of a friend who told me about Black fungus (Mok Yee). He had four block heart arteries, over 90 percent blocked.

His cardiologist advised him to go for bypass surgery, failing which he would suffer an imminent heart attack. His Sinseh (Chinese physician) friend advised him against surgery as the procedure would be messy, painful, and expensive.

He followed the advice of his Sinseh friend by consuming Mok Yee daily. After consuming boiled Mok Yee juice for 40 days, he went for an angiogram. His heart specialist was surprised and shocked that his arteries were all cleared of any blockage and it would not be necessary to see him for another 10 years!

After consuming Mok Yee for two weeks, l had my cholesterol checked again and found that my cholesterol level fell to 4.70 mmol/L My pharmacist said that even cholesterol medication will need 1- 3 months to take effect. She was very surprised and said it is a miracle.

My observation is that Mok Yee juice is not only effective in treating high blood cholesterol but also helps to bring relief to joint paints, arthritis, and poor blood circulation. The internet info claims that Mok Yee reduces blood clot, preventing thrombosis, atherosclerosis and coronary heart disease, and cancer. Black Fungus contains abundant protein, ferric, calcium, vitamin, rough fibre; the content of protein is equal to meat.

Preparation:
1) Pick a hand full of Mok Yee and soak in water for 1-2 hours
2) Wash Mok Yee and cut to pieces with scissors.
3) Pour five bowls of plain water into slow cooker (crock-pot)
4) Put 2-3 slices of ginger, 8-10 red dates, 20 Kay Chee (wolf berry) into crock pot.
5) Bring to boil for 8 hours. One and a half bowls of Mok Yee juice will remain after boiling overnight.

Consumption:
You may consume for 10 to 14 days according to the severity of the problem.
For those with low blood pressure consume less or only for alternate days.
Drink Mok Yee first thing in the morning with an "empty stomach". Consume at least one large bowl.
Take breakfast 2 hours later.

Side effects:
You may feel a little tired after 3- 4 days.
Consume multivitamins and fresh fruits and vegetables daily. Do not eat oily or fried foods during this period.

Observation:
Dark and oily stool during the first two days.

Remarks:
Cholesterol medication may harm the liver.
Take blood test for blood cholesterol before and after treatment