Herbs can be potent and powerful, and research is growing with many herbs shown to have powerful anti-cancer properties without the damaging side-effects of drugs; here are twenty herbs that just ...

The Use of Herbs and Natural Plant Compounds in the Fight Against CancerAlan N Hopking MA MNIMH MRCHM FINEH(Originally published in Issue 3, 2006, icon)Alan has been a Herbal Medicine Practitioner ...

Cancer Patients with acid bodies are nutritionally toxic, nutritionally deficient Newly diagnosed cancer patients are invariably nutritionally deficient and have acid bodies. For the main artic ...

A Mesopotamian Folk Remedy     Aloe Vera is a natural plant. The form you buy may be nearly 100 per cent natural. This natural compound was used in Egyptian times t ...

Alpha-lipoic acid is a naturally occurring fatty acid and antioxidant found in many foods and which is also made in human mitochondria; as a supplement, it is primarily used with&nb ...

The Truth about ’Vitamin’ B-17 This article looks in-depth at 'vitamin' B-17, its two most common forms - natural amygdalin and synthetic laetrile - the sources, the res ...

Americans find organic food harder to come by.We previously reported the relaxation to the US Government ‘rules’ on what constitutes organic.  Now come reports that it is becoming ...

Three large studies show antioxidants cut cancer rates and death from cancer Scientists in France have recently finished a major 7-year study involving 13,000 men and women aged 35-60. Call ...

Artemisinin, one of three active ingredients from the plant species Artemesia, has found fame in fighting malaria; but it can also kill pathogens, yeasts, about a third of parasites and, important ...

Herbal ingredient artemisinin comes in different concentrations and can have side-effects particularly liver toxicity and even jaundice; cancer patients who may have liver impairment and may also ...

Ashwagandha has been shown in research to be an adaptogen with powerful hormone-balancing abilities such as boosting testosterone, balancing estrogen, and reducing cortisol and inflammation in the ...

  Melatonin is not on general sale in Europe because it is a hormone; a powerful hormone. But it has powerful benefits in a number of chronic illnesses, esp ...

An overwhelming body of research evidence shows that a small 78-81 mg aspirin can both reduce cancer risk and increase cancer survival by reducing inflammation in the body and on the cancer cell, ...

THINK PINK   Astaxanthin is a carotenoid, being part of a larger group of phyto-nutrients called terpenes. It is a colourful, lipid-soluble pigment and gives a natural pinkish colour to ...

  Astragalus - The immune booster that may help fight cancer two ways (Chris Woollams. CANCERactive) Astragalus boosts the immune system; but at the same time it seems to posse ...

The top 4 Ayurvedic herbs that fight cancer - Research into Traditional Ayurveda Medicine and cancer is growing rapidly and four herbs (Holy Basil, Ashwagandha, Turmeric and Ginger) stand ...

The stings in the tail for orthodox medicineBee propolis has always had a pretty healthy image. After all, honey was one of the staple foods in the Middle Ages and is known to have significant ant ...

Berberine has been shown in research to work along a number of quite separate pathways against cancer; it reduces blood sugar levels, it reduces inflammation, boosts immune response and attacks ce ...

 Beta-carotene occurs naturally in two forms (cis- and trans-) in a host of colourful fruits and vegetables. It is a powerful antioxidant. Carotenoids as natural compounds have been show ...

Originally published in Issue 2 2005 iconSupplementation is almost essential...The Friendly Flora EffectOn every pack of antibiotics there should be a warning label, which should read: WARNING. Th ...

Black Salve, a poultice of herbs with proven anti-cancer benefits Black Salve, also called cansema, Amazon Black salve, and a variant Indian Black Salve, is an alternati ...

The herb boswellia, or Indian Frankincense, is a resin which comes from the Boswellia serrata tree in India. Frankincense, or olibanum, is an oil from the resin. Both Boswellia and Frank ...

Here are 20 natural compounds from a longer list by John Boik of the MD Anderson Cancer Centre in Texas in his book 'Natural Compounds in Cancer Therapy' - each has been&nbs ...

Red hot Chilli peppers and cancer In 2017 capsaicin, the active ingredient of chilli peppers was found by German researchers - Ruhr-University Bochum’s Dr. Habil Hanns Hatt and Dr. Lea ...

Healing herbs from India Carctol is a combination of natural Indian herbs. Some experts recommend it as a part of a treatment programme for people with cancer and those wishing to prev ...

CAT’s CLAW (Uno de Gato). Boosting the Attack Alkaloids are very powerful natural plant compounds and there are six oxindole alkaloids in Uno de Gato bark. This natural compound is fou ...

Chaparral, an evergreen desert shrub, long used by native Americans to treat everything from colds to cancer has now been shown by the Medical University of South Carolina to, indeed, have the abi ...

Chemo And Radiotherapy Patients Should Take Their AntioxidantsOriginally published in icon Issue 3 2006In a full review of all available research studies, US cancer expert Ralph Moss concluded tha ...

Chlorella - Pure, whole food - full of real benefit Chlorella is much more than a healthy supplement - it is actually a whole food with a number of potential benefits. But when it comes t ...

Is coconut oil good for you or not?  The short answer is ‘No’.  More than 6 years ago, several (American) health ‘experts’ started to tell people about the ’ ...

Coenzyme Q10 (CoQ10) is a powerful antioxidant made naturally by the body but levels are known to decline as we age. Low levels are linked to chronic illnesses; it is a component of the ...

Complementary and Alternative Medicine (CAM) Lets get a few things clear, right away. Complementary and Alternative Medicine also called CAM - doesn't really exist. Take supplements. ...

Conjugated linoleic acid, or CLA, is a natural fatty acid which has a number of clear benefits in cancer where it seems to stop inflammation, prevent cancer formation, limit metastases, stop ...

Curcumin is the main bioactive phenol derived from the turmeric root (curcuma longa), a member of the ginger family (Zingiberaceae); it is probably the most researched compound in health bein ...

Echinacea, also called purple coneflower, is one of the most popular herbs worldwide; native to Eastern and central North America, it was a treatment for Native Americans and today it is best ...

It’s Raspberries To You     HPV vaccines and cervical cancer are a controversial topic. Clearly the vaccine usage can cause harm and no one yet knows whether in re ...

Epsom Salts, health and cancer   E Epsom salt, or magnesium sulphate, (magnesium sulfate for our American friends) is a traditional health remedy with a number of benefits. Not surpr ...

The Medicine Man’s ’Cure’ for Cancer? (Chris Woollams) Essiac, which is sometimes called Cassie Tea, quite simply is a natural, herbal tea that is an excellent immune syst ...

Even recommended by governmentsFolic acid (vitamin B-9) is the synthetic form of the naturally occuring folate, a member of the vitamin B family. Folate is almost certainly a crucial vit ...

Fucoidan is a sulphated polysaccharide found in the cell walls of various types of brown seaweed, brown algae and in sea cucumbers; it has anticancer, antiviral, neuroprotective, radioprotective a ...

      Pungent Power     It is often stated that Garlic has strong anti-cancer benefits. In particular, it may restrict the blood supply to canc ...

Ginger (Zingiber officinale) is a well-known rhizome that is a spice, food and herbal medicine; an antioxidant, with anti-bacterial and anti-inflammatory benefits, there are also several s ...

Glutamine is an amino acid found in both animal and plant protein; it is the most abundant amino acid in the human body - it is non-essential, you make it yourself in your musc ...

Glutathione (GSH) is a critical and very powerful antioxidant that helps neutralise free radicals inside our cells. Over 140,000 papers on its effects have been published in the last decade.   ...

Glycoproteins are powerful natural compounds, containing polysaccharide sugars bound to protein; they help strong communication between cells, controlling what can enter a cell and what cannot, co ...

Grape seed extract (GSE) is a well-researched dietary supplement known to be rich in antioxidants, including anthocyanins, flavonoids, polyphenols and oligomeric proanthocyanidin complexes (O ...

Annona Muricata, also called Graviola, Soursop or Brazilian Paw paw is a fruit, but the leaves and stems of the bush have been used globally as a powerful herbal medicine, with ...

Researchers at the Mayo clinic originally showed that epigallocatechin-3-gallate (EGCG) in green tea had a significant effect on leukaemia claiming it could stop the disease in its track ...

Green tea is derived from the unoxidised and unfermented leaves of Camellia sinensis and contains the polyphenol Epigallocatechin-gallate, or EGCG, a powerful antioxidant, anti-inflammat ...

Greens keep cancer at bay.So said another press release into our offices, as if we didn’t know already.  This time, scientists from Leicester University studied the impact of Indol ...

The 2005 EU supplement laws seem to have had the opposite of the supposedly desired effect. (So whats new there, then?)  The Codex laws - an attempt to restrict over-zealous public use of vit ...

Holy Basil or Tulsi  Holy Basil is an important herb in medicinal folklore throughout Asia. In India this herb, Ocimum sanctum is called Tulsi. It has numerous proven properties. & ...

"Vitamins are useless at stopping cancer. In fact they may even make it worse."Well so two recent studies would have you believe. That is until you look into them in more detail. And in the end I ...

Indole 3 carbinol, or I3C, is produced by mastication from glucosinolate, found in high levels in broccoli, kale, cabbage, Brussels sprouts and other cruciferous vegetables, further breaking ...

Research studies show that iodine can kill cancer cells and cancer stem cells, improve the oxygenation of cells, improve metabolic function and enhance the immune system in its search fo ...

Originally published in November 2003 iconWhich Juicer What to JuiceJuicing is an integral part of many complementary cancer treatments, with some approaches - like the Gerson Therapy - based com ...

      Magnesium and cancer risk (Chris Woollams; CANCERactive) Magnesium is the second most abundant element in the human body. It is vital to over 350 enzymatic r ...

Maitake, Shiitake, Cordyceps, Reishi, Coriolus, Chaga, Turkey Tail, Phellinus linteus and Lion's Mane mushrooms have long been used in medicine and today they can  ...

Originally published in Issue 1 2006 icon Melatonin - The Supermolecule the UK Government Ignores! By Roger Coghill, MA (Cantab) C Biol MI Biol MA(Environ Mgt) Director, Coghill Research Lab ...

Melatonin, a hormone produced by your pineal gland, gut bacteria and mitochondria, is the biggest antioxidant made in our bodies; a powerful anti-inflammatory, it regulates hum ...

Chemotherapy’s Little Helper? MGN-3 BioBran or BioBran MGN-3 has become increasingly popular over the last half a dozen years. Many of the integrated doctors recommend it as p ...

The Appliance of Science to immune system strengthBioBran, or MGN-3 Biobran, is a scientifically proven, and acknowledged, unique food supplement that generates a significant improvement in the im ...

A review on Mistletoe therapy suggests it can improve the quality of life for those people having chemotherapy and radiotherapy by reducing toxicity and improving tolerability, and for some p ...

MSM is an anti-inflammatory organic sulfur-containing compound, MethylSulfonylMethane, which seems able to supply sulphur to the body and be useful in arthritis, leaky gut and in yeast infections ...

FIRST CLICK HERE  AND READ OUR OVERVIEW ON COLORECTAL CANCER Multivitamin use lowers colorectal cancer risk The American Cancer Society reported in 2003 on a study running bet ...

Science with a good number of research studies has now shown that there are many natural bioactive compounds that can act as aromatase inhibitors in both women and men via control of beta cel ...

Apigenin is a common flavone found in a wide number of fruits and vegetables, (for example artichoke, basil, parsley, celery, green leafy vegetables, whole olives, chamomile tea) and is linked ...

What are the best natural compounds that might help fight pancreatic cancer, or cancer of the pancreas, a cancer known to have many cancer stem cell subtypes? Here we look into feverfew, shikonin, ...

Originally published in October 2003 iconA Powerful Tree for All of UsBy Linda Yates, Herbalist, Kissimmee, Florida, USAI’ve worked with many wonderful botanicals over the past 40 years, but seldo ...

The Fruit of Life?Morinda citrifolia, or Noni, is a knobbly fruit widespread in tropical countries from Tahiti through Asia and back to Hawaii. In the Caribbean it is called ’dog dumpling’, but th ...

People get very confused about omega-3, fish oil, krill oil, flaxseed and so on. They also get confused about omega-3, 6 and 9. So what’s the truth? In summary, omega-3 is far more beneficial than ...

The difference between pancreatic enzymes and digestive enzymes1. Pancreatic EnzymesA healthy pancreas produces about 4 litres of pancreatic juice into the duodenum each day. This juice contains p ...

Triple negative breast cancer (oestrogen, progesterone and HER-2 negative) accounts for about 15 per cent of all breast cancer and is a tough nut to crack - orthodox medicine seems to offer little ...

Some 502 polyphenols are found in foods; the richest sources and the best foods and drinks are all listed here; as a diet rich in polyphenols can protect and even correct against most of the main ...

A review of polyphenols in foods such as broccoli, pomegranate, green tea, and turmeric and their strong health benefits, by Professor Robert Thomas; and how his understanding led h ...

    Pomegranates are rich in antioxidants and polyphenols. They have significant anti-inflammatory benefits too. Here we look at research evidence for their benefits with reducing he ...

‘Common Vitamins do not extend Life - and may even cause premature death‘ So said the TV news and most of the UK’s newspapers, often on the front page (w/c 14th April 2008). ...

  Part 1 - Gut bacteria and cancer Probiotics, prebiotics and probiotic foods can help rebuild your gut, rebuild your immune system, make important compounds you may be lacking like ...

Rainbow Diet works for diabetes too! Cases of Type-2 Diabetes are growing dramatically in our modern world with over 380 million cases predicted in the World by 2025. Medical recommendation ...

RED CLOVER An ’anti-oestrogen’ to help beat breast and prostate cancers?by David Broom MIRCH Another vital ingredient in Nature’s Medicine Chest  Most of us are familiar with the attractive ...

Resveratrol is a stilbene, a natural polyphenol, and research shows it has antioxidant, anti-fungal, anti-viral and anti-inflammatory properties, promotes heart health, slows m ...

Resveratrol see I told you it was good!Don’t you just love scientists? They get so enthusiastic about their work. Take David Sinclair , co-founder of Sirtris, a company now owned by GlaxoSmithKle ...

An article on salt can be as easy or as complicated as the writer wishes. A simple, poorly researched piece might tell you that the UK Food Standards Agency reports that adults need 6 grams of sal ...

Salvestrols are natural 'pro-drugs - compounds found in plants and fruits, which on contact with the CYP1B1 enzyme unique to cancer cells, convert into poisonous compo ...

Selenium fights cancer. Fact. This report shows that increased levels of blood selenium lower cancer risk, and can play a role in your cancer treatment programme. Selenium is a trace el ...

’Sharks don’t get cancer’, so the story goes.  Who knows?Sharks have no bones, only flexible cartilage.  By taking this cartilage and pummelling it carefully, so that it breaks down with ...

Antioxidants and natural compounds can improve the effectiveness of radiotherapy and chemotherapy. Fact. Recently, I was asked by a lady with Breast cancer about taking antioxidants at the ...

Originally published in December 2002 iconAs if life wasn’t complicated enough already, researchers have discovered that some forms of Vitamin E protect against breast cancer. But not all forms!Al ...

Revised and updated 2016 The WHITE stuff There is much debate about the benefits of soy or soya and its milk. GenesteSoya, in, a bioactive ingredient has been shown to prevent brea ...

Originally published in icon Bumper Edition January 2008SPAGYRIC MEDICINE AND CANCER SUPPORTWe have had so many enquiries about Spagyric Medicine we felt we had to include it in our magazine as so ...

Originally published in August 2003 icon - updated January 2009A Natural Alternative to SugarIt is puzzling to say the least why the natural compound Stevia, should have faced so many restric ...

Introduction This article looks at how Nutritional Support is an essential part of any serious Complementary and Integrative Cancer treatment Programme and reviews what the Penny Brohn Canc ...

  12 of the best supplements to fight cancer Certain bioactive compounds, found in foods, are known to have strong epigenetic (cancer correcting) benefits. Supplements concentrate those ...

The Budwig Diet, or Budwig Protocol aims to reoxygenate the blood of cancer patients through the use of flaxseed (linseed) and to drive oxygen into cancer cells through its combination with sulphu ...

So what’s the difference between cannabis and hemp oil? Many people claim that the psychoactive THC only found in cannabis is more important than CBD which is the active ...

What are stem cells?Stem cells are the natural repair cells of the body – they exist throughout the body and are replaced from the bone marrow. When damage occurs, the stem cells collect in ...

The importance of gut bacteria to your good health and in fighting cancer There’s a problem, you might call it an ’inconvenient truth’. Just when you need your gut to be healthy, in order to ...

The past decade has seen an explosion of knowledge in an area your UK oncologist and doctor may know little about. Over 15,000 research studies and more than 200 clinical trials all pointing to on ...

The American Association of Poison Control Centres produces the NPDS annual report. What’s that? It is over 220 pages and gives statistics and information on all poisonings in America in a Calenda ...

What supplements should I take? It’s one of the most frequent questions we are asked at CANCERactive. A variation is ‘Can you tell me the Top Ten supplements to take?’ So here ...

How Astragalus, Cat’s Claw and Echinacea can really boost your immune system. This article looks at how the best way to boost your immune system may well be by using natural he ...

Originally published in September 2003 iconDoes It Work On Cancer?The overwhelming conclusion when studying vitamin A (as opposed to Beta-carotene) is that where cancer is concerned the jury is ou ...

Memorial Sloan-Kettering’s Integrative Medicine Service has created an online database providing evidence-based information on herbs, botanicals, vitamins, and other supplements: www.mskcc.org/abo ...

Vitamin B-12 - A Truly Crucial Vitamin What is vitamin B-12? Vitamin B-12, or cobalamin, is a water soluble vitamin, extremely effective in very, very small doses. The good news is ...

Niacin is the name given to vitamin B3 (B-3), a crucial vitamin in a number of illnesses from Alzheimer’s to cancer. Regular daily intake of vitamin B3-rich foods is essential, but even a diet hig ...

A complete review of the many health benefits  of VITAMIN C  Vitamin C protects against scurvy and heart disease, it is involved in the synthesis of collagen and is vital in the ...

  Good vitamin D plasma levels are ESSENTIAL, not least because vitamin D 'arms' the immune system, reduces inflammation and can even correct cancer cell structure. Research shows ...

FIRST CLICK HERE  AND READ OUR OVERVIEWVitamin D cuts pancreatic cancer riskScience Daily (September 12, 2006) and Dr. Mercola both report on a study which examines data from two large s ...

Can Covering Up From The Sun Lead To Vitamin D Deficiency? Vitamin D deficiency is rife in the Western world with approximately 80 per cent of people having low vitamin D plasma levels on c ...

FIRST CLICK HERE  AND READ OUR OVERVIEWResearchers at the Harvard Medical School and Harvard School of Public Health have concluded that good levels of vitamin D in the body may help peo ...

Vitamin D important to lymphoma patientsby Chris WoollamsLymphoma patients with a vitamin D deficiency are twice as likely to die from their cancer as patients with normal blood levels (defined as ...

Total vitamin E, containing all 4 tocopherols and all 4 tocotrienols, has significant health benefits and significant anti-cancer benefits and is far superior to the synthetic alpha-tocopherol ...

Vitamin K is a fat-soluble vitamin which, depending upon the form K1 or K2, can have significant bone, immune, cardiovascular health and anti-cancer benefits, especially w ...

Vitamin P and the Rainbow DietVitamin P was a name given to bioflavonoids or flavonoids, a collection of colourful pigments in fruits, vegetables and flowers; they are in many common foods like ci ...

The Lancet has covered a recent study by Dr Goran Bjelakovic in Copenhagen, Denmark. In this study 14 pieces of research were reviewed in conjunction with gastrointestinal cancers (including bowel ...

A study (Journal of International Medical Research; February 2010) which followed patients suffering from breast, lung, colon, brain and other cancers between 1990 and 1999 on the Danish Cancer Re ...

Originally published in Issue 2 2005 iconThe Loopy LawThe Advocate General of the European Court of Justice has given his view. It coincides with the views of all sane people on the subject of vit ...

Natural cancer treatments, herbal cancer treatments, and things that just don't do any good at all. We do our best to tell you the truth. This section covers a whole range of natu ...

Wheatgrass, or wheat grass, has a great many fans. Some even grow their own, and then juice it, taking a small shot every morning to start their day.It is derived from the common wheat plant, trit ...

The junk food diet for UK cancer patientsThere is a strange dichotomy occurring in the world of cancer at the moment. Over the last few years both he UK’s leading cancer charities (drug deve ...

Originally published in March-April 2004 iconIt’s Still a MysterySome writers refer to zinc as an antioxidant and although strictly speaking that is not true, it certainly helps other known antiox ...