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A small study revealed that quercentin and curcumin wich are extracted from onions and curry could have a big impact on colon cancer, reducing it significantly.

Five persons were chosen for this study that appeared in August. All five of them had a hereditary disorder called familial adenomatous polyposis that is the cause for the appearing of colon cancer by creating hundreds of colorectal polyps. Ussualy this is treated by nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs. The problem with these drugs are their side really bad side effects like internal ulcers and bleeding.

During the six months the study lasted, each of patients received daily 20 mg of quercetin (extracted from onions) and 480 mg of curcumin (extracted from curry). After this period it was found that the colorectal cancer cells dropped significantly. The number of polyps decreased by 60 percent while the average size of polyps by 51 percent. At one patient the number of polyps increased in the first phase because he didn't listen to the rules set by his doctors but, but after he started listening to the advices the number of polyps decreased immediately.

For the first time it was shown that curcumin has a similar effect as nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs in reducing the amount of polyps. Although the effect is similar curcumin is way better because it has minimal side effects.

By simply adding onions to a regular diet a pacient would ingest the quantity of quercetin needed to control the numbers and size of polyps, but the amount of curcumin you could ingest eating cury wouldn't be enough. That's why researchers advise using curcuming supplements for an effective cancer treatment.

Although the results where pretty convincing a larger study is required before curcumin and quercetin supplements could be introduced in regular cancer treating.

For greater resources on colon cancer or especially about metastatic colon cancer please visit this link http://www.colon-cancer-center.com/metastatic-colon-cancer.htm

Here are a few ideas for ways to nourish yourself during the holiday season.

1) Take a bath with epsom salts or dead sea salt once a week - it's been proven that these types of salts not only relax the body, they also release toxins which will off you more energy and clear stuff from your system to boost your immune. Taking care of yourself, relaxing, AND keeping healthy at the same time.

2) Get up by 7:30am and take catnaps instead - during the holidays, it has been estimated that people sleep in more due to higher stress levels. While you may need more sleep, it is actually more helpful for your body to take 20 minute catnaps during the day as sleeping in can lower your energy during the day causing an ongoing state of fatigue and, for those sensitive to 'winter blues', sleeping in past 8am has been shown to cause depression.

3) Drink A LOT of water between meals - while many think that we need more water in the summer, truth is, we actually need just as much if not more in the winter. Dry heat blowing at home, in the car and at work along with the winter chill can cause dehydration so don't forget the water! Also, drinking water alone (ie. not with meals) means it can go directly where it needs to without being mixed with food so it's best to drink water between means instead to get full benefits. Full benefits of hydrating yourself include - feeling less stressed, mood elevation, enhanced digestion and the energy to play 'chase' with those little ones (ok, maybe that is just me, I do have three adorable nephews with a lot of energy!).

4) Sit when you eat - during the holidays, it is common to 'peruse' the food tables by walking around and taking nibbles. Try to take the time to sit to eat instead and you will find you will eat less and be able to spend nibbling time talking with loved ones.

5) Release what is not needed and get help when you need it - many of us love to send the holiday cards, to bake cookies for our children's school, to host the perfect parties, and to get the perfect gifts for everyone. Truth is, sometimes we need to find ways to get things done faster, get help when needed and let things go that aren't really important. One thing I like to do is get a sheet of paper and list on one column all the things I need to do. Then circle those that are making me feel stress and next to them write down what I could do differently to make it easier on myself. Inevitably I end up releasing a few things from the list.

I hope this article offered you some new ideas of how to nourish yourself this holiday season!

ENJOY!

Love,

Jenifer

Jenifer Shapiro is a proven intuitive and shamanic teacher/counselor professionally trained in coaching, hypnotherapy, NLP, yoga, shamanism and other mind, body, soul therapies. She holds an M.B.A. in international business and is the founder of The Empowerment Centre (http://www.TheEmpowermentCentre.com) with offices in Pennsylvania, New York and the Midwest. She is also the founder of Satya Business (http://www.SatyaBusiness.com) and HolisticHometown.com as well as the originator of Integrative Release TherapyTM. She teaches and works with individuals, teens and holistic entrepreneurs to assist them in manifesting empowering, fulfilling lives and businesses. She can be reached at (610) 213-1010 or http://www.TheEmpowermentCentre.com.