How Women can Protect themselves from Endometrial Cancer?

A healthy diet (that includes a daily cup of coffee), keeping weight down and regular exercise can protect women from endometrial cancer, the most common malignancy affecting the female reproductive organs (the endometrium is the lining of the uterus). A new study from the American Institute for Cancer Research (AICR) and World Cancer Research Fund International found that keeping weight down via diet and exercise could prevent almost 60 percent of the 49,600 new cases of endometrial cancer that occur annually in the United States. The antioxidants in coffee (both regular and decaf) can cut the risk by seven percent, possibly by preventing DNA damage, improving insulin sensitivity and inhibiting glucose absorption in the intestine. Avoiding high glycemic index foods is also key. The study found that for every 50 units of glycemic load that a woman averages in her daily diet, the risk of endometrial cancer bumps up 15 percent. And they noted that foods high on the glycemic index affect production of estrogen and insulin, the hormones thought to underlie endometrial cancer. Bottom line: obesity is likely the primary driver of endometrial cancer, as body fat produces estrogen, which stimulates the uterine lining.

Holy Basil for Stress Relief

Instead of getting a prescription for your stress, consider trying a natural and sacred plant: holy basil. Also called tulsi, holy basil (Ocimum sanctum) is a sacred plant in India with strong, clove-like aroma and taste. It demonstrates a lack of toxicity and a variety of benefits, including reducing inflammation, protecting the body and brain from harmful effects of stress, and exerting a positive influence on mood. It is safe to use with pharmaceutical antidepressants.

Mustard For Prevention of Colon Cancer

We take mustard for granted, but this often-ignored spice contains special polysaccharides that can help prevent cancer. Canadian researchers have shown it to be effective in preventing colon cancer, the third-most common type. Researchers showed mustard actually blocked the cellular changes that trigger cancer. Lab animals had a 60% decrease in precancerous lesions that lead to cancer. The best type: Use mustard seed itself. The white seeds are best. Mustard greens are also an excellent choice.

Imagine—reducing your risk of cancer up to 60% with just one food.

Breast-Feeding Cut Risk of Diabetes

Nursing moms may be protecting themselves against diabetes later in life, say scientists. Breast- feeding for just one month can halve the risk of pre-diabetes, a condition that often leads to full-blown diabetes and heart disease, reports the  journal Diabetes. A study of 704 women found that gals who breast-fed had healthier levels of blood fats and glucose than those who bottle-fed, lowering the threat of diabetes by up to 56 percent.

Soy Help Gals fight off Cancer

Women who eat lots of soy-based food are 40 percent less likely to get certain cancers, says a new report I the International Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology. Experts, who tracked the health of 169,000 women, believe it’s because soy contains compounds that act like estrogen to lower the risk of contracting ovarian and endometrial cancer. Soy milk, soy sauce, tofu and many vegetarian dishes all contain the health-giving bean.

Rosemary for Muscle & Nerve Tension

Rosemary is an excellent herb for pain because it naturally eases nerve and muscle tension. It’s very good for chronic headaches. Research shows it may even help prevent cancer and age-related skin damage! It contains salicin which is a natural form of glycoside – which aspirin is made from. Rosemary can be found in virtually any store (and it is easy to grow in a garden or pot at home), and is an excellent herb for flavoring meats, salad dressings, stews, soups, sauces and even tea.