There is some exciting news in the fight against breast cancer!
A seventeen-member team of researchers at the University
of Minnesota and its Masonic Cancer Center have identified a human enzyme they
believe is responsible for the cell mutations found in a majority of breast
cancers. Lead researcher Dr. Reuben Harris, Ph. D. and his team found that APOBE3CB
was present in high levels in breast cancer cells. According to Dr. Harris,
APOBEC3B is a biological “double-edged sword” because it protects some cells
from viruses but produces mutations that cause cancers. The next step is to
figure out how this enzyme and the other 10 in its family mutate cancers and which
ones they affect. If future
studies confirm that high APOBEC3B levels indicate the presence of breast
cancer this discovery could lead to better therapeutic outcomes for patients. It
is possible that one day an enzyme blood test could detect breast cancer well
before a mammogram and a drug(s) could be developed that block APOBEC3B from
causing nasty mutations that lead to tumor formation -- totally changing the
way breast cancer is diagnosed and treated.
I'm sure that most of you are familiar with the aphrodisiac
qualities of chocolate and oysters but what about basil? Sweet Basil is a stimulant and is used
in aromatherapy to fight depression and anxiety and to cure headaches. For centuries basil’s “alluring” aroma has
been said to drive men wild -- so much so that women would dust their breast
with dried and powdered basil. When consumed basil has a warming effect on the
body that helps increase circulation, stimulate sex drive, increase fertility
and produce a general sense of well being. It’s powerful stuff so please make sure you use basil responsibly.
This Valentine’s Day make the time to be good to you and
sprinkle some basil on it!
Happy Valentine’s Day and Good Health!
Terry
“When it comes to chocolate, resistance is futile.”
~Regina Brett, Number 10 of 45 Life Lessons and 5 to
Grow On
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