Nathan : January 2012 Archives

UH Rainbow Babies & Children's Hospital and KEM Cancer Foundation Presents A Christmas Giveaway!

Thank you to University Hospitals Rainbow Babies & Children and the Cleveland Gladiators for a wonderful event!  A special thanks to ALL the volunteers that came out to this amazing event.



5 Spices That Do Amazing Things

Many people talk about including whole foods -- such as vegetables, legumes and fruits -- in one's diet, but the real secret to preventing disease and prolonging life is a diet rich in whole foods and spices.  Read more at care2.com

Omega-3 fat in fish oil could provide a cure for leukemia

Compound in fish oil appears to target leukemia stem cells and could lead to a cure for the disease.  Read more at naturalnews.com


Healthy Spaces was a Success!

Thank you to the ASID students of VMCAD for all their hard work.  Also a huge thanks to Target, Walmart, Pat Catans, Glidden Paint, Sherwin Williams, Arhaus Furniture, Home Depot, Bed Bath and Beyaond, JOANN Fabrics, Mr. Maday, The Cleveland Indians, Best Buy,  Lee Meier, Cleveland Lumber, the carpenters, the photographer Danielle Andes, and Casey Ward for making Healthy Spaces a huge success!



New Cancer Statistics: Most Cancer Rates Declined, Some Rose

The good news from the new annual report, "Cancer Statistics 2012," is promising: more than 1 million cancer deaths have been avoided over the past two decades, according to researchers in CA: A Cancer Journal for Clinicians. The bad news: some cancer rates are on the rise, and experts are not certain why, although lifestyle is a risk factor.  Read more at emaxhealth.com

Fisetin from fruits and vegetables protects the aging brain and helps fight cancer

Fisetin is a unique flavonoid compound found naturally in many fruits and vegetables including strawberries, blueberries and the skin of cucumbers. A wealth of scientific research now explains how a diet packed with raw fruits and vegetables can help prevent amyloid plaque formation in the aging brain and can promote the early destruction of cancer cells by triggering the body's innate immune response. Read more at naturalnews.com
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