Although breast cancer can occur in men or women, it is much more common in women, and, according to 2009 information from the Mayo Clinic, is actually the number one most commonly diagnosed non-skin cancer in women. Breast cancer is also the...
Asian vegetables, such as shiitake mushrooms and Japanese eggplants, are low in calories, but very nutrient dense. Many Asian vegetables have antioxidants and healthy phytochemicals that are not typically found in vegetables in the standard...
Bladderwrack is a seaweed often used medicinally to treat a variety of conditions. In some parts of the world where is grows wild, such as Asia, it also constitutes part of the human diet. When used medicinally, people take capsules containing an...
According to "The New York Times," Undaria pinnatifada or wakame seaweed can be one of the world's most invasive and aggressive species -- capable of growing an inch per day, edging out any local marine life and choking up beaches. However, it's...
Nori is a red seaweed from the genus Porphyra that is commonly used in the making of sushi. This seaweed grows throughout the temperate regions of the world and has long been eaten by people in Japan, China and Korea, where it is grown...
After 30 or 40 years of menstrual cycles, a woman's childbearing ability ends. In the years leading up to their final period, women may experience physical symptoms as a result of fluctuating hormones. Some women breeze through menopause with few...
Fucus vesiculosus, also known as bladderwrack, is a seaweed found along the Atlantic and Pacific coasts near Asia and Europe. In some parts of the world, it and other types of seaweed and kelp are a large part of the human diet, according to the...
While many Americans love to eat meat, more Americans than ever are beginning to embrace a vegetarian lifestyle, or at least a few "vegetarian days" per week. This is because eating a diet rich in plant-based foods and low in meat can provide...
Magnesium in combination with calcium helps to increase calcium in the bones and lower your risk of osteoporosis. One of the main functions of magnesium is to relax the muscles of the heart, lungs and blood vessels, alleviating asthma, headaches...
Selenium and iodine, along with iron and zinc, are trace elements essential for normal thyroid function. The thyroid gland is about 2 inches long, sits at the front of your neck and helps to regulate your metabolism. For men and women age 14 and...
Annual cancer deaths rank second among the leading causes of death in the United States every year, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Depending on the aggressive quality of the cancer and the time line in...
Your diet might be a factor in whether you develop breast cancer --- but beware of anyone who promises that a specific food or nutrient offers protection. It makes sense to avoid the most common cancer affecting women, but as with everything else...
Green tea has antioxidants that may help protect the body's cells from becoming damaged and even protect against various cancers. It is believed that the polyphenol chemicals have the healthful antioxidant properties to fight against cancer,...
According to BreastCancer.org, one in eight women will develop breast cancer in her lifetime. Breast cancer can affect women of all ages, and even men. Those who have recovered from breast cancer or are currently in remission may be taking...
Your need for supplemental iron changes after menopause. In your reproductive years, your body releases extra iron during menstruation and childbirth. Women under 50 are often at risk for anemia due to low iron intake or iron loss. After 50, your...
After non-melanoma skin cancers, breast cancer is the most common cancer among women and the leading cause of cancer deaths among all women, reports the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Improving outcomes such as preventing the spread...
The predecessor to miso was a Chinese seasoning paste called hisio, which was made by fermenting a mixture of soybeans, alcohol and salt. In the 7th century, Buddhist monks introduced hisio to Japan, where it became part of the diet of the...
Today’s shampoos, conditioners and hair dressings promise softer, fuller and more manageable tresses. To accomplish these objectives, the modern hair care industry has produced a stunning array of products laden with chemicals that can wreak...
Often used to alleviate the symptoms of menopause, phytoestrogens may also impact the growth of cancer cells. Phytoestrogens are substances found in plants that mimic the effects of estrogen in the body. Soy and flaxseed are the most abundant...
There were 2.5 million breast cancer survivors in the United States in 2010, with an estimated 207,090 new cases diagnosed that year, according to the American Cancer Society. At the same time, a March 2009 report in the "Archives of Internal...
According to 2011CurrentCancer.com, one in eight women, or 12 percent of the United States' female population, will develop invasive breast cancer over their lifetimes. While breast cancer rates decreased by about 2 percent in the United States...
The ocean provides many healthy things to eat, including vegetables in the form of seaweed or kelp. A variety of vitamins and minerals can be found in certain types of kelp. If eating this slippery vegetable is not appealing, kelp supplements are...
Soybeans, a staple of the Japanese and Asian diet for more than 5,000 years, contain plenty of protein and little fat, making them a healthy addition to your diet. They also may help prevent certain chronic diseases, such as high cholesterol, and...
Breast cancer, as with other types of cancer, is characterized by different stages that describe the spread of the cancer. Stage I is the least invasive cancer, with stage IV the most invasive. Stage IV cancer has spread beyond the breast to other...
Phytoestrogens are plant compounds that mimic, although less intensely, natural estrogenic hormones and synthetic estrogens used in oral contraceptives. Most plant foods -- including grains, fruits, vegetables, beans and seeds -- contain them....
According to the National Cancer Institute, 61 was the median age for a breast cancer diagnosis from 2002 to 2006. However, younger women do get breast cancer. The American Cancer Society (ACS) estimates that for 2009 the U.S. will have 18,640...
Treatment for breast cancer has evolved dramatically in recent years, in large part due to the identification of hormone receptors on the surfaces of tumor cells. When stimulated, these receptors affect the growth and spread of breast cancers. New...
Vitamin B-12, or cobalamin, is the most complex of the eight B family nutrients. A water-soluble nutrient, B-12 is eliminated through the urine and so must be replenished on a daily basis to prevent deficiencies. B-12 is required for red blood...
