(Organic Slant) In a laboratory, preclinical study recently published by the journal Organic & Biomolecular Chemistry, Virginia Commonwealth University Massey Cancer Center researchers combined structural features from anti-nausea drug thalidomide with common kitchen spice turmeric to create hybrid molecules that effectively kill multiple myeloma cells. Thalidomide was first introduced in the 1950s as an anti-nausea medication […]
Curcumin in turmeric as effective as Chemical Mouthwash
(Organic Slant) Studies show that the curcumin in turmeric acts to disrupt the cycle of dental plaque formation as well as chemical mouthwash. There are alarming reports and studies that have been, and continue to be, investigated as to the exact dangers and effects the commonly used mouthwash ingredients have. What many do not realize […]
Hot Rice – brown rice vs white rice radiation content
(Organic Slant) Much has been said about the nutritiousness of brown rice, but when it comes to radiation, it is the bran layer beneath the husk that absorbs and accumulates cesium from soil. That means white, polished rice, which has no bran layer, is a safer option — though it does contain fewer vitamins, minerals […]
Fukushima peaches to be exported to Thailand
(Organic Slant) Peaches produced in Fukushima are to be exported. Buyers from Thailand say they are satisfied with the testing procedure that the Fukushima prefectural government has in place. In the meeting with the buyers from Thailand invited by JETRO (Japan External Trade Organization) peaches grown and harvested in Fukushima Prefecture will be exported to […]
No Picnic with Arsenic in Wooden Picnic Tables
(Organic Slant) Arsenic in pressure-treated wood, used in picnic tables across the country, pose an increased risk of cancer to kids who play and eat on wood surfaces. Pressure-treated wood is saturated with chemicals that poison insects and microorganisms that could chew up or feed on the wood, weakening the structure. The chemicals, which are pesticides, are […]
Turmeric more Effective than most common Anti-depression medicine
(Organic Slant) A recent study published in Phytotherapy Research says that not only is turmeric effective at treating depression, it may even be more effective than some of the most common anti-depressant drugs currently on the market. Curcumin, an active ingredient of Curcuma longa Linn (Zingiberaceae), has shown potential antidepressant-like activity. While previous studies have indicated the effectiveness […]
Benefits of Organic Lawn Care
(Organic Slant) The grass is always greener on the other side, when you use organic lawn care, in fact, it’s greener in more ways than one! As summer approaches, it’s imperative to think about lawn care treatments to get your lawn looking plush, growing healthy, and looking green. Organic lawn care is the eco-friendly alternative […]
Cancer kills Fukushima manager who stayed at post to prevent a meltdown
(Organic Slant) The former boss of Japan’s Fukushima nuclear plant, who stayed at his post to try to tame runaway reactors after the 2011 tsunami, died of cancer at 11:32AM on Tuesday, July 9 at a hospital in Tokyo due to esophageal cancer. Masao Yoshida, 58, was at the power station on March 11, 2011, […]
Protect Yourself from Radiation with Flaxseeds
(Organic Slant) We are bombarded every day by harmful radiation and, shockingly, nearly half of the radiation exposure in the U.S. comes from medical tests like X-rays and CT scans. The balance comes from radiation in the earth, radon gas and radiation from space. And many worry about fallout from disasters like the meltdown at […]
Researchers Discover Flaxseed Regresses Cardiovascular Plaque in Animals
(Organic Slant) A new study looked at whether flaxseed in the diet of rabbits is capable of regressing atherosclerotic plaque. A promising new study published in the American Journal of Physiology and Circulation Research titled, “The Effects of Dietary Flaxseed on Atherosclerotic Plaque Regression,” looked at whether flaxseed in the diet of rabbits is capable of regressing atherosclerotic […]