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Lastly, patients may want to try hormone therapy to remove the hormones and to stop the cancer from growing. Cancer patients can find more treatment options at National Cancer Institute. Lastly, home remedies is also an option some include garlic, broccoli, grapes, wheatgrass, green tea, lignans, soybean, vitamin D, calcium, and well-balance diet. Garlic is well known to have certain antibiotic properties which can be used to get rid of various infectious agents like bacteria, yeast, and fungi.…

The True Colors of Organic Food The word “organic” refers to the way farmers grow and process their products to follow specific standards regulated by the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA). The purpose of organic farming is to restrain the amount of synthetic chemicals used to fertilize foods (although certain approved pesticides may be used) and reduce environmental pollution by relying on sustainable techniques to enhance the natural features of a farm. Although the research…

Scurvy is a Vitamin C deficiency disease that causes weakness, gum disease known as gingivitis, bruising and rashes of the skin, fatigue, and pain in muscles. Without proper treatment Scurvy can cause death. In the past scurvy was the cause of death in many sailors that would go on long voyages at sea. Sailors only had access to dry salted foods that would last longer, fresh fruits and vegetables would go bad in a short period of time (Talsma and Wijkmans. 2016). Today scurvy affects people in…

polyphagous species that is capable of feeding on hundreds of plant species. The diversity of crops grown year-round in the Southwest creates an ideal environment for B. tabaci to flourish, often resulting in damaging infestation of melons, cotton, and broccoli. B. tabaci also transmits plant viruses such as Cucurbit Yellows Stunting Disorder Virus, or CYSDV, greatly exacerbating its pest potential. As with most, if not all insects, B. tabaci is a host to bacterial endosymbionts that potentially…

Spaceflight Osteopenia (Bone Atrophy) Spaceflight osteopenia refers to the reduction in bone density that occurs during space travel. The depletion of bone mass experienced by astronauts could weaken the bones and is a consequential side effect of extended spaceflight. This could present critical problems when the astronauts return to a weight-bearing environment such as the Earth. Researchers speculate the number one cause of bone atrophy in space is weightlessness, where both the astronauts…

Imagine that you just got done eating your dinner, which consisted of a large glass of milk, a cheese burger with onions and pickles, french fries, and a little bit of corn. Now about 30 minutes after you have finished eating you start feeling stomach pains. This could be a sign that you are lactose intolerant. Being lactose intolerant means that the body cannot easily digest lactose. Lactose is a type of natural sugar found in milk and other dairy products. You can become lactose intolerant at…

There is a great variation in food preference among population, which not two individuals having the same food preference. Certain people prefer to eat healthy and consume vegetables, such as broccoli and cabbage, while others may not handle the bitter taste associated with them. In reality, perception of bitter compounds have a particularly important role, not only in health benefits, but help humans distinguish between naturally occurring toxics found in plants that taste bitter. As an example…

the perception of the broccoli is changed from gross to enticing (via the classic parent "airplane" trick) Riley's emotions are more willing to allow the food into her system. This is called perceptual defense, seeing what you want to see. • Triple Dent Gum uses an Audio Watermark to keep the advertisement fresh…

Edamame is rich in isoflavones which is similar to estrogen. Isoflavones are known to have properties as anti-inflammatory, antioxidants, anticancer, and antimicrobial. These can regulate inflammatory responses, fight microbes, slow down aging in cells, and even protect against certain types of cancer. The two rich isoflavones in edamame are genistein and daidzein which could be used to improve breast cancer treatment. Another food that can help with aging is tofu. Tofu contains isoflavones,…

For many years, the Salinas agricultural fields have been raised by motivated and hardworking individuals who have dedicated their time and effort growing and taking care of the crops. The area of Salinas is well known for its strawberry, lettuce, broccoli, artichoke, and cauliflower fields that one is able to see when driving through the roads.…