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Cancers, Folate, Fruits, Allium Vegetables & Prebiotic Soluble Fiber

Looking through my gastroenterology journals this month, I came across several items that have significance for the general public and especially for those who are actively looking for health promoting advice on diet and cancer.

Fruits, Vegetables, Folate and Cancer

We have forever been advised to keep a high level… Continue Reading


Prebiotics and Cancer Prevention

What do we in medicine know about colon polyps and cancer? Well, we know a lot. We know that genetics is a key part of this disease. Some families have a very high chance of getting colon polyps and cancer. Every member of these families needs to be closely checked… Continue Reading


Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month

Yes, this is Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month. We hear so much about this subject, but it is all worthwhile because this particular cancer is so easily diagnosed at an early stage and readily cured. There are two major things to know about colon cancer:

Detection: colonoscopy
Prevention: the right nutrients

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