All too often, the herbal remedies and skincare products that people extol are either expensive or difficult to obtain – or both. At some point or another we are told that every obscure spice, herb, berry, or animal product carries a strong and unique health benefit. These products can certainly be beneficial and worthwhile; but, when they sound like something out of Harry Potter, there’s often little incentive to incorporate them into your daily routine. Read the rest of this entry »

American scientists say that lycopenes in cooked tomatoes can be very effective for cancer prevention. A team of experts at the University of Portsmouth led by Dr. Mridula Chopra found out that lycopenes obtained from cooked tomatoes can not only slow down cancer cells development (those associated with prostate cancer), but also kill those cells, this way reversing the disease. These findings received in the scientific labs can open a new way for creating an effective natural treatment for cancer, according to the British Journal of Nutrition, which published the report about this study earlier this month. Read the rest of this entry »