Health/ Disease Blog Entry Eight
Azrealle McClain
Sociology 202-01
October 28th 2009
11:25am
Azrealle McClain
Sociology 202-01
October 28th 2009
11:25am
Summary:
When thinking about a cure to cancer many things can come to mind. The traditional proposed treatment for cancer is chemotherapy, surgical removal or radiology. Yet I’m certain you never thought about curry spice. Yes, curry! Studies have shown a positive correlation with curry and the elimination of cancer cells. The chemical Curcumin which is found within the curry root has been studied and tested at the Cork Cancer Research Center. They have found that it in fact it can destroy gullet cancer cells. The chemical does this by initiating lethal cell digestion eradicating that cancerous cells altogether. This research would best be applied to the treatment of Oesophageal Cancer which has been known to be an indicator for obesity. Although tests are still being done on this wondrous healing agent, the outlook seems hopeful and has the potential to cure thousands.
Reaction:
I thought this would be an interesting read for my fellow bloggers as well as me. When I think about cancer I immediately think of harsh treatments, pain and suffering. Yet, there could be a common food that could treat something as deadly as cancer. This article makes me want to do more research on the subject because frankly it’s hard to believe. I would also like to know if this chemical is exclusively for the cure of Oesophageal Cancer because the article doesn’t do into broader detail. Either way, knowing that common items can supposedly cure cancer it makes me curious on what other elements could be factors in curing diseases
Web Link: http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/health/8328377.stm
1 comment:
I love curry, its a tad bit spicy but tasty. Its interesting to know that this spice can help cancer patients. As you said, you would think that harsh measures would be taken but something as simple as a food can help. Nice.
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