Allium Sativums’ (Garlic) Star Ingredients Allicin and Allyl Sulfur Maximize Cancer Protection

The star ingredients,allicin and allyl sulfur, in allium sativum (garlic) can maximize cancer protection. The only catch–we have to eat more garlic.

According to the National Cancer Institute, the more raw and cooked garlic we consume, the less our risk of cancer.

I found this great grilled chicken with garlic-herb dressing on Food Network.com. to help you with your garlic intake!

Here’s another little tip. Wait 15 minutes between peeling and chopping the allium sativum (garlic) to get the full effects of its star ingredients allicin and allyl sulfur.

Enjoy!

http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/tyler-florence/grilled-chicken-with-garlic-herb-dressing-and-grilled-lemon-recipe/index.html

Bleeding and Perforations Regarded as Hazards of Colonoscopies for the Aging

A new study finds bleeding and perforations regarded as hazards of colonoscopies for the aging.

As a screening method for colon cancer, a colonoscopy is perhaps the best method because it can find and remove cancerous and precancerous lesions. The risks for the aging, however, may outweigh the benefits. Along with bleeding and perforation, heart problems were also cited in the study.

Head researcher ,Joan L. Warren, of the Applied Research Program at the U.S. National Cancer Institue said, “Overall, the risks from colonoscopy are quite low. However, there are some groups of people for whom the risk was significantly elevated. For people 85 and over, risk is more than twice that of people 66 to 69. For people 80 and over, the risk is about 50 percent greater.” 

“Somebody who is older and not in great health might benefit from a fecal occult blood test and if the result is positive, then a  colonoscopy may be needed” Warren added.

The researchers looked at Medicare claims made for bleeding, perforations of the colon and heart problems as a result of colonoscopies.