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Curing With Curcumin – News

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“Chemical in Tumeric, Popular in Curries, May Cut Colon Cancer”  http://www.foxnews.com/story/2006/08/02/chemical-in-tumeric-popular-in-curries-may-cut-colon-cancer/

“Curry may help in fight against bowel cancer, study finds” http://www.foxnews.com/health/2012/05/08/curry-may-help-in-fight-against-bowel-cancer-study-finds/

 “Researchers Uncover Why Turmeric Helps Heal” http://abcnews.go.com/Health/Healthday/story?id=7769316&page=1

“Healing powers of turmeric uncovered” http://abclocal.go.com/kabc/story?id=6854704

 “Curry spice used to fight bowel cancer” http://www.abc.net.au/news/2012-05-08/curry-may-fight-bowel-cancer/3997590

“Turmeric inhibits cancer’s spread in mice” http://www.abc.net.au/news/2005-06-10/turmeric-inhibits-cancers-spread-in-mice/1589900

“The Healing Power Of Curry?” http://www.cbsnews.com/video/watch/?id=2681428n

“Curry May Cut Down Colon Cancer” http://www.cbsnews.com/2100-500368_162-1860248.html

“Seasonings That Help Your Health” http://www.cbsnews.com/2100-500165_162-799082.html

“Curry chemical’s ability to fight cancer put to the test” http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-17959521

“Curry spice ‘kills cancer cells'” http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/health/8328377.stm

“Turmeric ‘Kills Cancer Cells'” http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2009/10/28/turmeric-kills-cancer-cel_n_336850.html

“Turmeric component kills cancer cells.” http://www.thefreelibrary.com/Turmeric+component+kills+cancer+cells.-a0123580388

“Scientists say curry compound kills cancer cells” http://www.abs-cbnnews.com/technology/10/28/09/scientists-say-curry-compound-kills-cancer-cells 
“Primary component in turmeric kicks off cancer-killing mechanisms in human saliva” http://medicalxpress.com/news/2011-09-primary-component-turmeric-cancer-killing-mechanisms.html

“Curcumin halts spread of breast cancer in mice – Early study shows spice stunts deadly spread to lungs” http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/releases/32147.php 

“How Curcumin Helps Fight Cancer” http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/releases/72129.php

“Curcumin Inhibits Prostate Cancer Metastases” http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/251461.php

“Cancer Doctor Explains How Cooking with Turmeric Leads to Amazing Health Benefits” http://naturalsociety.com/cancer-doctor-explains-how-cooking-turmeric-health-benefits/

“Curry Spice Kills Cancer Cells” http://www.newser.com/story/72704/curry-spice-kills-cancer-cells.html

“Scientists say curry compound kills cancer cells” http://www.reuters.com/article/2009/10/28/us-cancer-curry-idUSTRE59R1E020091028

“Curcumin and melanoma. Can a spice help fight cancer?” http://health.usnews.com/usnews/health/briefs/cancer/hb050711a.htm

“Curry Spice May Fight Skin Cancer. Ingredient in Curry May Kill Melanoma Cells” http://www.webmd.com/cancer/news/20050711/curry-spice-fight-skin-cancer

“Curry compound could fight cancer; Curcumin may kill bowel cancer cells” http://www.nydailynews.com/life-style/health/curry-india-holy-powder-subject-cancer-fighting-proven-spice-curcumin-kill-bowel-cancer-cells-article-1.1074477

“Curcumin vs. cancer: The scientific evidence continues to flow in” http://www.naturalnews.com/039304_curcumin_cancer_scientific_evidence.html

“Curcumin and black pepper combine to stop breast cancer tumor cells” http://www.naturalnews.com/028763_cancer_tumors_curcumin.html

“Groundbreaking study: Aronia, curcumin extracts effectively kill brain cancer cell line” http://www.naturalnews.com/037476_aronia_curcumin_brain_cancer.html

“Curcumin slays cancer cells in their tracks” http://www.naturalnews.com/037879_curcumin_cancer_cells_turmeric.html

“Primary Component in Curry Spice Kicks Off Cancer-Killing Mechanisms in Human Saliva” http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2011/09/110913092430.htm

“Study: Chewing curcumin activates cancer-killing mechanisms” http://www.digitaljournal.com/article/311514

“Curry compound kills cancer cells” http://www.health24.com/Medical/Cancer/News/Curry-compound-kills-cancer-cells-20120721

 

Anti-cancer effects of curcumin (CUR) and tetrahydrocurcumin (THC) – Science

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“Anticancer potential of curcumin: preclinical and clinical studies.” http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/12680238

“Tetrahydrocurcumin is more effective than curcumin in preventing… colon carcinogenesis. Tetrahydrocurcumin (THC), a major metabolite of curcumin (CUR), has been demonstrated to be anti-cancerogenic and anti-angiogenic…these results demonstrated for the first time the in vivo chemopreventive efficacy and molecular mechanisms of dietary THC…”  http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/21887819

“Tetrahydrocurcumin inhibits HT1080 cell migration and invasion via downregulation of MMPs and uPA.” http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/18565284

“Plant-derived anticancer agents – curcumin in cancer prevention and treatment.”  http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/23700916

“Anti-cancer and anti-angiogenic effects of curcumin and tetrahydrocurcumin on implanted hepatocellular carcinoma in nude mice” http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2701520/

“Mechanisms of cancer chemoprevention by curcumin.” http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/11370761 

“Tetrahydrocurcumin, a major metabolite of curcumin, induced autophagic cell death through coordinative modulation of PI3K/Akt-mTOR and MAPK signaling pathways in human leukemia HL-60 cells.” http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/21928294

 “Synergistic anticancer activity of curcumin and catechin: an in vitro study using human cancer cell lines.” http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/21780253 

“Synergistic anticancer effects of curcumin and resveratrol in Hepa1-6 hepatocellular carcinoma cells.” http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/23446753

“Curcumin enhances the anticancer effects of trichostatin a in breast cancer cells.” http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/22290509

 “Curcumin polymers as anticancer conjugates.” http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/20591475

“Curcumin Potentiates The Ability of Sunitinib to Eliminate the VHL-lacking Renal Cancer Cells 786-O: Rapid Inhibition of Rb Phosphorylation as a Preamble to Cyclin D1 Inhibition.” http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/23848205

 “RL66 a second-generation curcumin analog has potent in vivo and in vitro anticancer activity in ER‑negative breast cancer models.” http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/22971638

“ApoE3 mediated polymeric nanoparticles containing curcumin: apoptosis induced in vitro anticancer activity against neuroblastoma cells.” http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/22890189

 “Inclusion complex of novel curcumin analogue CDF and β-cyclodextrin (1:2) and its enhanced in vivo anticancer activity against pancreatic cancer.” http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/22322899

“Water-soluble antioxidants improve the antioxidant and anticancer activity of low concentrations of curcumin in human leukemia cells.” http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/15700780

“Superior anticancer efficacy of curcumin-loaded nanoparticles against lung cancer.” http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/23786839

“Dose-escalation and pharmacokinetic study of nanoparticle curcumin, a potential anticancer agent with improved bioavailability, in healthy human volunteers.” http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/21603867

“Apigenin shows synergistic anticancer activity with curcumin by binding at different sites of tubulin.” http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/23485682

 “Anticancer and carcinogenic properties of curcumin: considerations for its clinical development as a cancer chemopreventive and chemotherapeutic agent.” http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/18496811

“Curcumin-free turmeric exhibits anti-inflammatory and anticancer activities: Identification of novel components of turmeric.” http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/23847105

“Perspectives on new synthetic curcumin analogs and their potential anticancer properties.” http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/23116312

“Synthesis and evaluation of curcumin-related compounds for anticancer activity.” http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/22551677

 “Curcumin and its analogues: potential anticancer agents.” http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/20027668

“Safe and targeted anticancer therapy for ovarian cancer using a novel class of curcumin analogs.” http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3665575/

“Highly active anticancer curcumin analogues.” http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/17569206 

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‘It’s the one medicine we have seen work’: Oregon parents use medical marijuana to help severely autistic son

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“Alex Echols has Tuberous Sclerosis, a rare genetic disorder that led to autism and seizures from a young age. Medical marijuana is the only treatment that eased his violent behavior, his parents said.”

An Oregon family has turned to medical marijuana to manage their son's severe autistic rage. Eleven-year-old Alex Echols is severely autistic. 

“Most parents wouldn’t dream of giving their child marijuana. But an Oregon couple says it’s the only thing that’s been able to help their 11-year-old autistic son.”

 

Marijuana cannabinoids found to help combat autism

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“(NaturalNews) The cannabinoid compounds naturally found in many varieties of cannabis, also known more commonly as marijuana, may help children with autism spectrum disorders experience dramatic behavioral improvements, and potentially even full recovery from their symptoms. These are the findings of a new study published in the journal Nature Communications that help reinforce the growing body of evidence which shows that medicinal cannabinoids hold incredible potential in both treating and potentially curing chronic illness…
 

Can non-psychoactive cannabinoid compounds actually cure chronic illness?

Though the researchers were quick to deny that cannabinoids hold any potential at actually curing autism, which more than likely was a politically-motivated denial rather than a factual admission, other research and actual case studies suggest that cannabinoid compounds are, indeed, powerful enough to mitigate many or all of the symptoms associated with autism, as well as many other diseases.”

 

Stanford University Study Finds That Marijuana Could Help With Autism

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“A study conducted by Stanford University has found that there might be compounds in marijuana which have some very specific health benefits. The study’s results reveal that cannabinoids – which are found in cannabis – might help to treat autism.”

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“A new study shows that mutations associated with autism block the action of brain molecules that act on the same receptors that marijuana’s active chemical acts on,” according to the Autism Daily Newscast. “Thomas Sudhof, a cellular physiologist at Stanford University, tested mutations associated with autism in mice. Two mutations associated with autism in a synapse-adhesion protein led to deficits in prolonged endocannabinoid signaling in mice. This suggests that autism could caused by a disruption of the brain’s ability to send clear signals.
 
ADN references another study that supports the theory that cannabinoids could be used as a treatment to autism…”
 

More: http://www.opposingviews.com/i/health/stanford-university-study-finds-marijuana-could-help-autism#

Study Finds Cannabis May Provide Treatment For Autism

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“A new study out of Standford University has found promising signs to suggest that cannabinoids – compounds found in cannabis, as well as naturally produced in our body – may help to treat autism.

According to Autism Daily Newscast (ADN); ”A new study shows that mutations associated with autism block the action of brain molecules that act on the same receptors that marijuana’s active chemical acts on”.

They continue: “Thomas Sudhof, a cellular physiologist at Stanford University, tested mutations associated with autism in mice. Two mutations associated with autism in a synapse-adhesion protein led to deficits in prolonged endocannabinoid signaling in mice. This suggests that autism could caused by a disruption of the brain’s ability to send clear signals”.

These findings suggest that cannabinoids could be used as a treatment to autism as they can unblock a disruption in the body’s cannabinoid receptors…”

More: http://www.theweedblog.com/study-finds-cannabis-may-provide-treatment-for-autism/

Hope for autistic children might lie in medical marijuana, study says – msn

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“Stanford University released a study that will most likely add more fuel to the already contentious debate over medical marijuana, especially regarding its possible use by kids. The study, released in April, shows that cannabinoids, which are found in cannabis, might help treat autism. In the human brain, endocannabinoid signaling affects memory formation, learning, and other processes, but forms of autism can block these signals. When cannabinoids were present in the brains of mice being studied, these signals were able to get through. While more research is needed, autism groups are hopefull about the possibilties of medical marijuana. As the Autism Daily Newscast put it, “Many children with autism are already given cocktails of drugs that may be even stronger than marijuana, with serious side effects and limited results.”

http://now.msn.com/marijuana-affects-autism-by-helping-brain-signals-get-through-says-stanford-study

A Link Between Autism and Cannabinoids

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“Two autism-related mutations in a synapse-adhesion protein lead to deficits in prolonged endocannabinoid signaling in mice. It’s a surprising connection that suggests such signaling problems could be implicated in autism spectrum disorders, according to a paper published today (April 11) in Neuron.

Tonic endocannabinoid signaling is long-lasting and contrasts with the brief pulses characteristic of phasic signaling. Endocannabinoid signaling in general affects memory formation, learning, pain, and other important processes, but the distinctions between tonic and phasic signaling have been poorly understood.

“It’s a very stimulating finding which could be a real turning point in understanding tonic endocannabinoids and how this otherwise mysterious lipid signaling really works,” said Bradley Alger, a neuroscientist at the University of Maryland School of Medicine…

Alger added that, if the endocannabinoid system does turn out to be connected to autism in humans, medical marijuana could turn out to hold possibility for treating autism.”

More: http://www.the-scientist.com/?articles.view/articleNo/35088/title/A-Link-Between-Autism-and-Cannabinoids/

The pot diet

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“Never mind the munchies, study finds that pot smokers weigh less than non-smokers.”

“Turns out that in spite of the late-night pizza binges and countless bags of Doritos they consume, the average marijuana user is actually less likely to be obese than the general, non-pot-smoking public.”

 More: http://healthyliving.msn.com/blogs/daily-apple-blog-post?post=5adb2a7c-1969-4a65-8554-1275f46faa94&_p=f178c720-63e5-4a6a-b939-6ba03f0bdc94

Health Benefits of Cannabis Tea

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Health Benefits of Cannabis Tea 

 

“Reduces Chronic Pain

Reduces Anxiety

Reduces Nausea

May Treat Autoimmune Diseases”

“Marijuana-Infused Tea… Mom always said a cup of tea at night makes it easier to sleep.. Kevin Reed, of The Green Cross medical marijuana dispensary in San Francisco, advises patients to add a little milk after brewing to get the full effect of the cannabis.”  http://www.cbsnews.com/2300-204_162-10004358-12.html

 

“Cannabis Tea… Other names: Pot Tea, Weed Tea…Translations: Kaņepes Tēja, Kanapių arbata, Ceai de canabis, Kanabis Tea, Cần sa trà, Cannabis urządzenia, कैनबिस चाय, Chá de Cannabis, Каннабис чай, Η κάνναβη Τσάι, القنب الشاي, 대마초 차, Cannabis Čaj, Cannabis Teh, 大麻茶, Cannabis para preparar té, Cannabis Čaj, קנאביס תה, Канабис чај, 大麻コーヒー, Cannabis Te, Cannabis per a preparar te, Каннабіс чай, Kannabis Tea, Канабис чай”     http://www.foodista.com/food/3HJ8KNK6/cannabis-tea#

“Cannabis tea revisited: a systematic evaluation of the cannabinoid composition of cannabis tea.”   http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/17604926

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