A new study shows that chili pepper and broccoli may help fight cancer.
According to Chinese medicine, cancer is a case of excessive dampness. Spicy foods and all vegetables — particularly leafy greens — reduce dampness, so these foods can effectively help prevent and treat cancer.
A more technical explanation for the interested reader: Cancer is a case of excessive Earth. According to the Law of 5 elements, pungent and spicy foods belong to the Metal element, and increasing Metal decreases Earth. Many vegetables belong to the Wood element, and Wood decreases Earth.
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