We have seen so many of our good friends and their friends/family suffering/dying with cancer -- it seems to be an epidemic of these times. We heard Dr. Goel say that it is far better to prevent cancer than be trying to cure it. Which makes us faithful NectrHeadz. Here we are in the Bay Area, hauling our Core, Rize and Calm in a cooler so we don't miss a serving!
Why?
Here's one reason:
Groundbreaking study: Aronia, curcumin extracts effectively kill brain cancer cell line
by Jonathan Benson, staff writer(NaturalNews) Researchers from the Department of Natural Sciences at Middlesex University in the U.K. have made a fascinating discovery concerning two natural "superfood" compounds and their ability to kill cancer cells. It turns out that both chokeberry extract (Aronia melanocarpa) and turmeric (Curcuma longa) work together with one another to stop the spread of malignant cancer cells, as well as induce cancer cell death, a process more commonly known as apoptosis.
The study, which was published in the journal Oncology Reports, evaluated the effects of both Aronia and curcumin on a specific glioblastoma line of brain cancer cells known as U373. Because earlier studies have already established that both herbs possess unique anticancer properties, the researchers, who themselves have been studying the herbs' therapeutic benefits for several years, decided to examine further how one of the most common and deadly forms of brain cancer might respond to these two anticancer superfoods.
It turns out that Aronia berry, which is rich in anthocyanin flavonoids and other antioxidants and nutrients, is necrotic to the U373 cancer cell line, which means it actually kills cancer cells. And turmeric, which is abundant in the anticancer polyphenol curcumin, effectively induces apoptosis in U373, meaning that it stops this deadly cell line from producing new cells and spreading. When used together, both Aronia and turmeric appear to elicit a one-two punch defense against brain cancer.
"The aim of this study was to extend our previous research to evaluate the therapeutic potential of these two agents by testing their ability to induce apoptosis in an established glioblastoma cell line (U373)," wrote the authors in their abstract. "Taken together, the comparative data suggest that both curcumin and chokeberry extract may exhibit their anticancer potential by inducing apoptosis and inhibiting invasion by reducing MMPs (matrix metalloproteinase) gene expression."
According to a 2003 study published in the journal Anticancer Research, curcumin also suppresses the proliferation of many other types of cancer cells besides just brain cancer cells, and effectively blocks cancer tumors from forming, reproducing, and metastasizing (http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/12680238). The Life Extension Foundation (LEF) recommends the highly-bioavailable BCM-95 variety of curcumin as the most effective form. (http://www.lef.org/magazine/mag2007/oct2007_report_curcumin_01.htm)
Likewise, Aronia berry has been shown in previous studies to be one of the richest plant sources of cancer-fighting antioxidants. A study published earlier this year in the journal PLoS One explains how Aronia juice extract possesses unique chemotherapeutic properties that effectively target lymphoblast-derived tumor cells associated with lymphoblastic leukemia. (http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/22412883)
Sources for this article include:
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/22842701
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The research on the effect of superfoods in this area is mounting up. Look for more and more research.
And how about the current obesity problems?
As with American adults, two-thirds of our British counterparts are overweight, and one in four is obese. Obesity is a problem of epic proportions because it increases your risk for a number of other serious diseases. This societal problem has emerged in just the past four decades, in spite of (and because of) misguided dietary guidelines.
What's happened over the last 40 years that would explain the widening girth of Americans and Brits alike? Our entire system of food production has changed.
Humans are Genetically Programmed to Seek Energy Dense Foods
In Paleolithic times (until about 12,000 years ago), the human diet consisted of primarily meats, non-starchy vegetables, seafood, nuts, seeds, and occasionally fruit. There was no processed food or refined sugar – not even bread, cereal, potatoes, or pasteurized dairy – a far cry from the standard American (and British) diet.
Food was much harder to come by, so humans developed a taste for foods that were nutritionally and calorically dense, which helped prevent starvation. It was literally feast or famine, as we had to "load up" when food was available. The craving for high-energy foods was programmed into our very genes, where it remains today.
However, what's different today is the constant accessibility of high-energy, calorie-packed foods that provide us with far more energy than we require. One of the most thorough looks into "Stone Age" nutrition was done by Dr. Loren Cordain, author of The Paleo Diet and considered to be one of the world's leading experts on Paleolithic nutrition.
Dr. Cordain states:
"The nutritional qualities of modern processed foods and foods introduced during the Neolithic period are discordant with our ancient and conservative genome. This genetic discordance ultimately manifests itself as various chronic illnesses, which have been dubbed 'diseases of civilization.'Our Stone-Age ancestors not only ate an incredibly wide variety of natural foods. Dr. Mark Berry, who is involved in Paleolithic nutrition research, explained that Paleolithic humans ate 20 to 25 different plant foods each day. Today, many Americans struggle to fit in five.The truth is, the typical American diet is incredibly monotonous and does not include the variety of nutritious foods upon which our body was designed to thrive.
By severely reducing or eliminating these foods and replacing them with a more healthful cuisine, possessing nutrient qualities more in line with the foods our ancestors consumed, it is possible to improve health and reduce the risk of chronic disease."
Not only are we eating less of what we should be eating, but we're also consuming a lot of things we shouldn't be. And we're expending less energy from physical activity than our Stone-Age predecessors, who probably burned between 800 and 1,200 calories per day just hunting buffalo and dodging tigers – many times more than the modern city dweller inhabiting his "computer cave." Professor Jimmy Bell, obesity specialist at Imperial College in London, states:1
"Genetically, human beings haven't changed, but our environment, our access to cheap food has."When you combine insufficient exercise, supersized junk food, uncontrolled stress, inadequate sleep, genetically engineered "frankenfoods," lack of sunshine and the resulting vitamin D deficiency, is it really any surprise we've gotten weaker and sicker? Next, let's take a look at some of the most significant underlying factors driving obesity, diabetes, and heart disease.
Thin on the Outside, Fat on the Inside?
Could you be thin on the outside but fat on the inside? A surprising number of people are; so many that the phenomenon has been given a name: TOFI, which stands for "thin outside fat inside." MRI scans, which allows body fat distribution to be visualized, are revealing a disturbing trend. People are becoming fatter on the inside, around their internal organs (visceral fat), even when they are thin on the outside.
Why is this a concern?
Studies prove that increased visceral fat is linked to a higher risk for diabetes and cardiovascular disease.
Jacques Peretti, who you can see in the film to be a reasonably lean person, volunteered himself for an MRI body fat assessment. They discovered Peretti had twice the amount of visceral fat as what is considered safe. According to the MRI physician, his kidneys are "swimming in a sea of fat." So, although being able to fit into those skinny jeans is a great start, it does not necessarily mean you're healthy and low risk – your insides might reveal a completely different picture. Subcutaneous fat may be more visible, but visceral fat is far more dangerous to your health.
Visceral fat, together with elevated blood pressure, unstable blood sugar and unhealthy lipid levels make up what we call "metabolic syndrome," which in turn increases your risk for heart disease, diabetes and stroke. Like all body fat, diet and exercise will help keep your visceral fat levels to a minimum, however there appear to be other factors involved as well, including dietary choices and the health of your digestive tract.
As you know if you are a blog-reader, Terra-bio Tech Nectr is a blend of 18 super plant foods (or more) for optimum health. Our little bottles are the easiest way ( by far ) to get daily servings of superfoods.
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Driving over yesterday we both drank a Rize. Without jitters, bad feelings, or having to taste that horrible taste of 5-Hr. Energy, we were focused, calm and able to drive in headwinds, gusts, and rain -- and that's the best way to tackle Pacheco Pass! For an energy lift, there's nothing as good for you as Nectr Rize.
So, there you have it. And Warren Nugent himself will be presenting the Product Section at the regional event tomorrow. Come if you can~! Grosvenor Hotel, Best Western, Airport Blvd. just north of SFX. 9 am.
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If you can't come, SHARE THE HEALTH where you are.
Barb
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