Cancer and Heart Disease Prevention with Selenium
What is Selenium? Selenium is a powerful mineral. Needed only in very small amounts, it plays a crucial role in your cells’ defenses against cancer. It is a central part of the enzymes that knock out free radicals, the unstable molecules that can attack your cells and ultimately lead to cancer. It also plays a role in recycling antioxidants through the body. These antioxidants, such as vitamin E, then lower the risk of cancer by preventing free radicals from damaging [...]
Cancer Prevention
Cancer is a terrible disease that has touched almost all of us in some way. It has changed and influenced my life in a big way! My mother died of cancer when I was 19. She battled cancer during most of my teenage years. I have lost my grandmother, numerous aunts, uncles, and friends to cancer. I grew up with my two younger sisters thinking that none of us were going to live past 40 because of cancer. I know [...]
Should You Be Drinking Energy Drinks?
I have two teenagers at home and guess what, among other things they love these so called energy drinks. They think they are good for you because they have some vitamins in them. So I decided to closely look at the whole phenomenon of energy drinks. Energy drinks claim to provide people with increased energy levels that will keep them active & alert. Energy drinks are sold in grocery stores, convenience stores, bars, clubs, and in some areas, even schools. [...]