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Broccoli Ingredient May Reduce Growth of Breast Cancer

Sulforaphane is a chemical found in many green vegetables such as broccoli and brussel sprouts. Research has shown that sulforaphane may be a factor in inhibiting the growth of cancerous tumors in animals, plus, shorten the life span of cancer cells. Now, a recent study appearing in the Journal of Nutrition suggests that sulforaphane could be a factor in slowing the spread of breast cancer cells.

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When laboratory rats were fed sulforaphane-rich broccoli-sprout extracts and exposed to a carcinogen, there was a dramatic reduction in the frequency, size and number tumors. The scientists found that within 48 hours, sulforaphane "inhibited cell proliferation" and "induced significant inhibition of DNA synthesis" in the tumor cells. Studies with human subjects with sulforaphane and other cruciferous-vegetable components have shown that these compounds stimulate the body’s production of detoxification enzymes and have antioxidant effects.

The new study "is the first to report the effectiveness of SUL as an inhibitor of human mammary carcinoma proliferation and to provide confirmatory evidence of a recently identified novel mechanism of SUL action."

In other words, eat your broccoli and other cruciferous vegetables, such as cauliflower, cabbage, and kale. They’re good for you!

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Dr. Paul Asks some important questions of interest to Norwalk residents - Chiropractor Norwalk Dr. Paul Asks...

Can someone who has had back surgery receive chiropractic care?
Yes. Rest assured that we will avoid the surgically modified areas of your spine. However, what we find is that surgical interventions will often produce spinal instability above or below the involved level. This is will be the focus of your chiropractic care.
What is the purpose of pain?
Pain prompts many Norwalk folks to begin chiropractic care. But pain isn't the problem! Pain is just how your body alerts you that a limit has been reached (or exceeded), that something isn't working right and that some type of change is needed. As a chiropractor, my job is finding the underlying cause and recommending the changes needed to bring your body back into balance.