KEM Foundation

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

Fri, 27 Jan 2012 17:54:46 -0500

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

Tue, 24 Jan 2012 21:05:37 -0500

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

Tue, 17 Jan 2012 21:17:22 -0500

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!

Fri, 13 Jan 2012 16:15:22 -0500

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

Mon, 09 Jan 2012 01:38:09 -0500

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

Wed, 04 Jan 2012 23:06:42 -0500

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

Top 10 Foods and Drinks for Cancer Prevention

Mon, 26 Dec 2011 10:05:48 -0500

Cancer is such a staggering epidemic-the sheer number of people affected by the disease is as heartbreaking as it is mystifying. As we are slowly learning more about the causes, we are beginning to learn more about preventive measures. Read more at care2.com

Dr. Oz's Discusses Top 3 Superfoods to Blast Belly Fat

Fri, 23 Dec 2011 16:59:20 -0500

Dr. Oz reveals his top three superfoods that will blast away belly fat and also reveals a secret about metabolism with one of his superfoods that most people do not know about. His three superfood choices are inexpensive, good to eat at any time of the day and guaranteed to help you blast away your belly fat this holiday season. Read more at emaxhealth.com

White tea, witch hazel proven by scientists to reduce inflammation and fight cancer

Tue, 20 Dec 2011 18:34:08 -0500

Rose, witch hazel and white tea may sound like the refrain from a folk song, but the trio of natural substances delivers both health and skin benefits through their ability to halt inflammation say British researchers. Health issues including cancer, arthritis and diabetes have all been linked to inflammation, which is also responsible for premature signs of aging.

Karen Cares Breast Cancer Edition "A Day of Sanctuary for Women with Cancer" video!

Tue, 20 Dec 2011 18:16:38 -0500

Freshly Squeezed: The Truth About Orange Juice in Boxes

Fri, 16 Dec 2011 09:20:06 -0500

This is a great read. Check it out at civileats.com

Health Benefits of Kale

Tue, 13 Dec 2011 23:38:21 -0500

Watch this video at abcnews.com

Danish Mushroom May Help in Fight Against Cancer

Mon, 12 Dec 2011 11:28:43 -0500

A Chinese-Danish physician and expert in Chinese folk medicine has discovered a Danish mushroom that may be helpful in the fight against cancer. Dr. Ming Chen, a senior physician at Sonderborg Hospital, identified a poisonous Danish mushroom that is more toxic toward cancer cells than toward healthy cells. Read more at emaxhealth.com

Karen Cares Breast Cancer Edition "A Day of Sanctuary for Women with Cancer"

Tue, 06 Dec 2011 16:34:17 -0500

Thank you to the Camille Swoope and Sheena Fussell of The Nail Bar & Spa, Karen Small of The Flying Fig, Shannon Krecic of The Gifted Basket, Angela Woodman of Innovative Fundraising, The Bone Yard, The KEM Cancer Foundation volunteers, A-1 Mr. Limo, and our incredible Photographer Danielle Andes. And a special thank you to the wonderful women who were the recipients of this special day.

Cabbage: Versatile and Delicious Cancer-Fighter

Mon, 05 Dec 2011 00:48:29 -0500

Cabbage is a low calorie food rolling in antioxidant polyphenols and vitamin C, along with the important clotting agent vitamin K, but this is just the beginning. Cabbage has been revered for centuries for its anti-inflammatory properties and versatility in food preparation, but what has really added to cabbage's credit in the last decade is its implications as a cancer-fighting food. Read more at care2.com