Cancer Prevention Guide

February 9, 2011

Research : Leading the Fight Against Cancer

Filed under: Diseases,Prevention,Real-World Issues — Tags: , — Avatar @ 4:48 am

The Cancer Prevention Foundation is one of the leading authorities in the prevention of the said disease and it does this through cutting edge research in the following fields; the expansion of our knowledge between the relationship of cancer and our diet.

The discovery and synthesis of new drugs that can help us fight/prevent cancer, the in-depth study of the human gene to discover the weaknesses that makes one susceptible to cancer, research into a better understanding of the processes that turns and utterly normal cell into a cancerous one, research into a better understanding of the human immune system and how to boost it in hopes of preventing the disease and lastly the development of methodology and equipment that would allow the early detection and treatment of pre-cancerous conditions. All of the above fields of research are conducted along with private and government branches to give us a better understanding of the factors that leads to the disease thus giving us a better understanding for its prevention.

February 1, 2011

The benefits of antioxidants

Filed under: Prevention — Tags: , — Aileen @ 12:14 pm


Antioxidants have long been touted for their healing properties. The oxidation of the cells (think of rust in metal) is considered one of the culprits for the deterioration of our health as we grow old and also contributes to the development of various diseases in the body, including cancer.

Antioxidants are supposed to help fight this oxidation process in the body and as a result, strengthens the body. The antioxidant effect is also known to prevent certain cancers from developing. There so many different fruits and vegetables that contain a lot of antioxidants and these should become part of a healthy diet that is rich in fiber and nutrients.

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