Epstein Barr Syndrome is caused by the Epstein Barr virus – the same virus that is responsible for mononucleosis (mono) or glandular fever.EBV syndrome is transmitted by direct contact with virus-infected saliva, mainly through kissing, although it can be picked up from sharing drinks, eating utensils, lipsticks etc., or through blood transfusions. The syndrome is [...]

It was one late evening in mid-July 2005, that our friend, Chai and his wife came to our house. Chai’s 82-year-old mother-in-law (let us refer to her as SK), came down with colon cancer. She lost weight, was anaemic and could hardly walk. She was admitted into a hospital for investigation. The gastroenterologist performed a [...]

The American Cancer Society estimates that in 2006, about 212,900 women in the U.S. will learn they have invasive breast cancer. American women have a 1 in 8 chance of developing this type of cancer at some point in their lives, and roughly 2 million have already been treated for the disease. Thankfully, death rates [...]

Nutrition and SupplementationIn addition to following the diet and a supplement recommendations listed under the general “Cancer” entry, you would benefit from the consumption of flaxseed oil. The essential fatty acids in this oil have a protective effect against breast cancer. Take 1 tablespoon daily. Use it or extra virgin, cold-pressed olive oil on your [...]

Iron is in abundance in nature and in our food, so why is iron deficiency anemia as common as it is? Is everyone who has low iron levels diagnosed with Anemia? How is iron deficiency determined? How do I know if I’m getting enough? First we need to gain some basic understanding about iron and [...]

We all need vitamins and minerals to keep us healthy and strong. These are essential to our overall well being and the state of our mind and body. This article provides information on the vitamins comprising vitamin b complex, their benefits to human nutrition, common side effects and the consequences of deficiency. How Can This [...]