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18 Mar

Once we understand the underlying causes of breast cancer and what to do to correct them, effective action can be taken. In my 26 years of experience with cancer, there seems to be a combination of factors that make healing possible: early detection and diagnosis; commitment and motivation of the patient to heal; availability of resources: non-toxic foods, water, environment, doctors, healers, and healthy herbs; a strong support system of family and friends; and deep faith and spirituality....

17:20 / The Green Secret Column / Women's Health
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25 Feb

In the Philippines, diabetes is called the “silent killer” because people are often unaware of the complications of the disease, a result from unhealthy diet and lifestyle. Can Sugar Be Green? Every 30 seconds, a limb is lost due to diabetes. The disease affects almost 371 million people worldwide. The International Diabetes Federation estimates that unless rapid action is taken, 1 in 10 people will have diabetes by 2030. As of 2012, diabetes affects the lives of 9.7% of the adult population in the Philippines (source: Philippine Association of Diabetes Educators (PADE) )...

17:12 / Diabetes / The Green Secret Column
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18 Feb

In 2005, the total number of cardiovascular disease deaths (mainly coronary heart disease, stroke, and rheumatic heart disease) increased globally to 17.5 million. Of these, 9.6 million were attributed to coronary heart disease and 7.9 million to stroke. More than 80% of the deaths occurred in low and middle income countries. According to the World Health Organization, these deaths worldwide are attributable to low fruit and vegetable consumption....

10:54 / Cardiovascular / The Green Secret Column
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17 Feb

Comprehensive lifestyle changes affect gene expression, “turning on” disease-preventing genes and “turning off” genes that promote cancer and heart disease, as well as lengthening telomeres, the ends of chromosomes that control how long we live [says] Dr. Elizabeth Blackburn, who was awarded the Nobel Prize in Medicine in 2009. Even severe heart disease can often be reversed by making comprehensive lifestyle changes. These include a very low-fat diet of predominantly fruits, vegetables, whole grains, and legumes,—and enhanced love and social support, which may include support groups....

11:49 / Disease Prevention / The Green Secret Column
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