The latest news: it seems that coffee and exercise together can help fight cancer. In fact, the combination is over three times more effective than exercise alone (see article sources below). How can this be? Researchers don’t know why this … Continue reading
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A recent study indicates that a diet low in fat and very high in fruits and vegetables does not prevent breast cancer from returning. According to Chinese medicine, cancer is caused by a condition called “excessive dampness”. A diet appropriate … Continue reading
A recent study found that older Chinese women who eat a Western-style diet have a much greater risk of developing breast cancer than those who eat a typical Chinese diet (see sources below). According to Chinese medicine, cancer is caused … Continue reading
Two new studies suggest that exercise can help protect against skin and bowel cancer. According to Chinese medicine, all cancers stem from excessive dampness in the body. One of the most effective ways to diminish dampness is exercise, so it … Continue reading
A recent study suggests that drinking tea, either black or green, may reduce the risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease. According to Chinese medicine, Alzheimer’s disease is the result of excessive dampness and deficient heart energy. Green tea increases heart energy … Continue reading
According to a recent study, breast cancer is on the rise in South Korea. Researchers believe this is caused by an increasingly Westernized lifestyle—particularly diet. According to Chinese medicine, cancer is caused by excessive dampness. It’s most likely to occur … Continue reading
Recent research suggests that black tea can help lower the risk of ovarian cancer; earlier studies had shown similar benefits for green tea. According to Chinese medicine, cancer is a problem of excessive dampness in the body. Black tea can … Continue reading
Research shows that chemicals in green tea may prevent the development of prostate cancer. According to Chinese medicine, prostate cancer is due to excess dampness, among other things. Green tea reduces dampness, so it can help prevent (as well as … Continue reading
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 … Continue reading
A drug made from goat’s blood may soon help MS sufferers. According to Chinese medicine, multiple sclerosis is caused by excess cold and excess dampness in nerve tissue. Goat meat has both a powerful warming and drying effect on the … Continue reading