Ginseng, cancer fighter

Ginseng has long been revered as a whole-body tonic, and it has a well-deserved reputation as a restorative for use during convalescence as well as helping boost immune function and beat stress.

However, new research from Nashville’s Vanderbilt University, reported in the American Journal of Epidemiology, indicates it may have another very important benefit — helping to increase both the length and quality of life for women with breast cancer.

Of 1455 women who were tracked for six years after a diagnosis of breast cancer, those who took ginseng regularly were 30 percent less likely to die from the disease. They also claimed to feel fitter, stronger, and calmer.

Look for ginseng tablets or capsules in your healthfood store, or ask a herbalist whether a professional-strength tincture might suit your needs.

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