Ovarian Cancer

Ovarian Cancer begins in one or both of the ovaries located on the sides of the uterus. Each side of the uterus has one ovary, and both are only about the size of an almond. The ovaries are responsible for producing eggs and releasing them into the fallopian tubes.

They also produce two female hormones known as estrogen and progesterone. The cancer may be caused by the high amounts of hormones which are produced before and during ovulation.
Tumors which form in the ovaries can be benign (non-cancerous), or malignant (cancerous). The benign cells do not spread, but remain in the ovaries, whereas the malignant cells will spread. Read More...

Endometrial Cancer

Endometrial cancer is formed within the cells of the endometrium, which is the fine inner lining of the uterus. The uterus is located in the pelvic area and resembles the shape of a papaya or a pear.

90% of all uterine cancers occur in the endometrium; plus this is the third most common cancer among women.

Medical professionals claim that they do not know what causes this cancer, but the evidence seems to point to having been exposed to too much estrogen over a long period of time. Read More...

Raw Recipes

Enjoy these raw recipes and live a long and healthy life. All of these recipes are made from scratch, and do not require any cooking or baking. Thus they are living foods which contain all the enzymes, vitamins and minerals that your body needs to stay healthy.

If you are new to the raw food diet, then you may not like the taste of some of these foods, but as your taste buds come back to life, you will begin to enjoy them. My advice to you if you are new is to start off with the fruit smoothies, as they are naturally sweet. Read More...

Disadvantages of Acai Berry As a Means to Lose Weight

Acai berries are known as a miracle weight loss supplement, as they are loaded with many antioxidants that clean the body from the inside out. And not only does the acai help with weight loss, but it can also improve the overall health of the body.

However, as good as acai is, there are a few disadvantages of using acai for weight loss.



Has to Be Done in Conjunction with a Healthy Diet and Exercise



A lot of people who want to lose weight, do not want to change their diet and lifestyle. Thus they look for a pill that they can pop and watch the pounds disappear. But the acai berry is not that type of fruit or supplement that will do that, as it only works when taken as part of a healthy diet. Read More...

How To Switch To the Raw Food Diet

Many people are switching to the raw food diet for various different reasons. Some switch because they want to cure their disease, prevent disease, lose weight, or just to look and feel younger. But making that change in the diet can be a lot tougher than what it sounds, especially if family or friends are not supportive.

Cooked, processed and junk foods are just as addictive as cigarettes, booze or drugs, and perhaps even deadlier. And breaking the addiction of these foods can be just as tough if not tougher, simply because the lack of moral support. The minute you begin to make a change in your diet, most people will look at you as if you have gone loony, or become some sort of religious fanatic. Read More...

Hamilton Beach Big Mouth Juice Extractor

The Hamilton Beach Big Mouth Juice Extractor is an excellent juicer for any kitchen. I bought one the other day and I believe it is the best thing I ever bought.

The juicer comes with an extra wide feed chute, food pusher, stainless steel micro mesh strainer basket, juice cup, cleaning brush, recipes and more.

Not only can you juice your daily fruits and vegetables, but you can also make your own rice, soy, almond or other nut milk. It's an essential juicer for the raw foodist or those who cannot drink dairy. Read More...

How High Cholesterol Affects Health

Cholesterol is a fatty substance that is found throughout the body to help it function properly. There are two types of cholesterol; low-density lipoprotein (LDL), and high-density lipoprotein (HDL).

The LDL cholesterol is transported throughout the body from the liver, and the HDL cholesterol returns to the liver to be eliminated from the body. Therefore the HDL is the good cholesterol, but the LDL is the bad, and when those levels are too high it can affect health in a negative way. Read More...