Ginger Root May Protect From Colon Cancer

A select group of 30 volunteer patients were administered with a Ginger Root Supplement or placebo and after a month showed a promising decrease in many of the inflammation markers in the colon. Inflammation of the colon is an indicator believed to be a precursor to colon cancer

Black Rice Bran May Reduce Inflammation: New American Chemical Society Podcast

The latest episode in the American Chemical Society’s (ACS) award-winning podcast series, “Global Challenges/Chemistry Solutions,” focuses on the discovery that black rice – a little-known variety of the grain that is the staple food for one-third of the world’s population – may help soothe the inflammation involved in allergies, asthma and other diseases.

Black Rice Bran May Reduce Inflammation: New American Chemical Society Podcast

The latest episode in the American Chemical Society’s (ACS) award-winning podcast series, “Global Challenges/Chemistry Solutions,” focuses on the discovery that black rice – a little-known variety of the grain that is the staple food for one-third of the world’s population – may help soothe the inflammation involved in allergies, asthma and other diseases. In the podcast, Mendel Friedman, Ph.D…

An apple a day? Study shows soluble fiber boosts immune system

A new study touts the benefits of soluble fiber — found in oats, apples, and nuts, for starters — saying that it reduces the inflammation associated with obesity-related diseases and strengthens the immune system.