Therapeutic Potential of Moringa oleifera Leaves in Chronic Hyperglycemia and Dyslipidemia: A Review
Abstract Moringa oleifera (M. oleifera) is an angiosperm plant, native of the Indian subcontinent, where its various parts have been utilized throughout history as food and medicine. It is now cultivated in all tropical and sub-tropical regions of the world. The nutritional, prophylactic, and therapeutic virtues of this plant are being extolled on the Internet. Dietary […]
Green Tea Extract in Preventing Cervical Cancer in Patients With Human Papillomavirus and Low-Grade Cervical Intraepithelial Neoplasia
Purpose This randomized phase II trial is studying green tea extract to see how well it works compared to a placebo in preventing cervical cancer in patients with human papillomavirus and low-grade cervical intraepithelial neoplasia. Chemoprevention is the use of certain substances to keep cancer from forming, growing, or coming back. The use of green […]
The Role of Tea in Human Health: An Update.
Abstract Tea is an important dietary source of flavanols and flavonols. In vitro and animal studies provide strong evidence that tea polyphenols may possess the bioactivity to affect the pathogenesis of several chronic diseases, especially cardiovascular disease and cancer. However, the results from epidemiological and clinical studies of the relationship between tea and health are […]
Green Tea Compound in Chemoprevention of Cervical Cancer
Introduction Cervical cancer is the second leading cause of cancer deaths in women worldwide with 500,000 new diagnoses annually, most occurring in the developing world (1). In the United States there were approximately 9,710 new diagnoses and nearly 3,700 deaths in 2006 (2). Although the 5-year survival rate of cervical cancer in the US and […]
Chemistry and Biological Activities of Flavonoids: An Overview
Abstract There has been increasing interest in the research on flavonoids from plant sources because of their versatile health benefits reported in various epidemiological studies. Since flavonoids are directly associated with human dietary ingredients and health, there is need to evaluate structure and function relationship. The bioavailability, metabolism, and biological activity of flavonoids depend upon […]
Green Tea
Overview Tea has been cultivated for centuries, beginning in India and China. Today, tea is the most widely-consumed beverage in the world, second only to water. Hundreds of millions of people drink tea, and studies suggest that green tea (Camellia sinesis) in particular has many health benefits. There are 3 main varieties of tea, green, […]
Moringa – The Miracle Tree
While traditional Ayurvedic medicine used this tree to heal or prevent hundreds of diseases, scientific evidence is accumulating to support many of the healing properties of Moringa. Some of its chemical compounds have been isolated and described. Around the world Moringa is the subject of legends and praise, awe and respect – so much so […]
Moringa Oleifera
Federal Highway 200 snakes some fourteen hundred miles down the Pacific coast of Mexico, past volcanoes, craggy mountains, pitchfork cacti, and cattle ranches with skulls on their barbed-wire fences. Somewhere between Tepic and Tapachula, the road reaches Nueva Agua Caliente, a town named for its hot springs, which bubble into a stream at the center […]
10 Proven Benefits of Green Tea (No. 3 is Very Impressive)
Green tea is the healthiest beverage on the planet. It is loaded with antioxidants and nutrients that have powerful effects on the body. This includes improved brain function, fat loss, a lower risk of cancer and many other incredible benefits. Here are 10 health benefits of green tea that have been confirmed in human research […]
Green Tea to Treat Human Papilloma Virus (HPV)
Medical research is finally catching up to what practitioners of naturopathic and botanical medicine have known for decades — that green tea has extraordinary healing benefits. Green tea benefits Inhibits the growth of cancer cells Lowers cholesterol Increases fat metabolism Reduces the symptoms of rheumatoid arthritis Protects against cardiovascular disease Prevents abnormal blood clot formation […]