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September 17, 2018 - Issue 4417


How Curcumin Targets Cancer

spices and herbs

September 17, 2018

Though different tumors have diverse molecular pathologies and you wouldn't expect one herb would work for almost all of them, you’d be wrong. This one is amazingly versatile. Is it part of your antitumor strategy?

Can Okra Help Control Your Hunger and Diabetes?

okra health benefits

September 17, 2018

When you think of okra, you may think of gumbo, but while you can stew, pickle, grill and oven-roast this quintessential Southern veggie, recent studies reveal it to have more than the average number of health advantages. Due in part to high vitamin and mineral content, okra also contains glutathione for preventing, treating and fighting diabetes.

Can Potatoes Be Considered Healthy?

Can Potatoes Be Considered Healthy?

September 17, 2018

Potatoes, depending on how they are prepared, have the potential to be a healthy food due to the fiber, vitamins and minerals they contain. Because they are grown in soil, keep in mind that even organic brands of potatoes are vulnerable to heavy metal toxicity.

Weekly Health Quiz: Cumin, Autism and Insulin

week 46 health quiz

September 17, 2018

Take this week's quiz to see how well you remember what you read on Mercola.com last week.