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Milk thistle fights brain tumors
Cushing Disease is caused by a tumor in the brain, which is usually benign (non-cancerous). According to Medline Plus: “With Cushing disease, the pituitary gland releases too much ACTH. ACTH stimulates production and release of cortisol, a stress hormone. Too much ACTH causes the adrenal glands to make too much […]
One Night Only NEWSIES
One Night Only NEWSIES We are excited to share that the Richmond/Ermet Aid Foundation is gearing up for “one night only” performance featuring company members from the cast of Disney’s Tony-Award winning Newsies . The list of performers is quite impressive and includes: Bruce Vilanch, Sharon McNight & Shawn Ryan. The […]
Coffee with honey helps treat cough
Honey is well known as a potent cough reliever. A 2007 study showed that honey helps relieve cough and trouble sleeping. A single dose of buckwheat honey was just as effective as a single dose of dextromethorphan in relieving nocturnal cough. Recently, an Iranian study was published showing that coffee with […]
Organic foods reduce exposure to pesticides
Eating fresh, organic foods is key to overall health. A new study from Boise State University is one of the first to predict how much pesticides a person consumes, according to their diets. The study led by Cynthia Curl, an associate professor at Boise State, shows that organic foods reduce […]
Drinking coffee may help prevent skin cancer
Previous studies have shown that drinking coffee can provide protective effects against non-melanoma skin cancers. The research showing these protective effects include a study published in the European Journal of Cancer Prevention. However, the effects of coffee on cutaneous melanoma are less clear, according to new research. This new study […]
Vitamin C detoxifies hormones
Vitamin C detoxifies hormones Vitamin C, often called the “sunshine vitamin” has been shown by a study to have hormone health-promoting effects. Vitamin C detoxifies hormones and regenerates them as well. This study showing that vitamin C detoxifies hormones was published in 1993, yet it has been overlooked for decades. […]