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IN THE NEWS:<\/u><\/strong><\/span> HORSERADISH CONTAINS POWERFUL CANCER-FIGHTING <\/strong> COMPOUNDS<\/strong> \u00a0Horseradish is a key flavor in prepared foods such as potato salad, sandwiches and sauces. It can add zest to dips and vegetable dishes. However,\u00a0research out of the University of Illinois<\/a>\u00a0has found eating horseradish can actually help you to inhibit cancer cell growth. How does it work<\/strong>?\u00a0\u00a0 This is due to its high content of glucosinolates, which are enzymes known to have cancer-fighting properties. Glucosinolates assist the body in detoxifying \u2013 at the cellular level \u2013 and eliminating harmful free radicals. While\u00a0broccoli<\/a>\u00a0(which is in the same family as horseradish) is known for its glucosinolate content,\u00a0horseradish has 10 times the amount<\/strong>.\u00a0 Horseradish is pretty pungent, so (fortunately) a little goes a long way both in terms of flavor and cancer-fighting benefits. Horseradish can fight cancer so well due to its detoxification ability as well as its high absorption rate; around\u00a090 percent of this compound is effectively absorbed after ingestion<\/strong>. Once in the body,\u00a0glucosinolates<\/a>\u00a0are broken down into powerful derivatives called indoles and isothiocyanates \u2013 which help us avoid cancer cell growth.\u00a0 In addition to its cancer-fighting properties, horseradish contains key nutrients like calcium, phosphorous, potassium, magnesium and vitamin C. Horseradish root is most commonly ground into a spice and prepared as a condiment. However, it has also been used medicinally for over 3,000 years. Horseradish has been used to treat\u00a0asthma<\/a>, colds, toothache, colic, and scurvy (because of its vitamin C content.) Horseradish poultices relieve pain through topical application, and it has even been infused into milk for use in skin care. Important to note:<\/strong> Horseradish offers potent antimicrobial and antibiotic properties.<\/p>\n WELLNESS:<\/u><\/span> IQ <\/strong>SCORES ARE DROPPING EVERY GENERATION SINCE THE 1970\u2019S <\/strong>In a bit of unwelcome news, scientists have found that humans are becoming less intelligent. In a study published in\u00a0Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences<\/em>, a pair of Norwegian researchers studied\u00a0test results from over 730,000 young men<\/a>\u00a0and found that IQ scores were dropping \u2013 to the tune of seven points per generation. A recent British study \u2013 which demonstrated that IQ scores have fallen by 2.5 to 4.3 points every decade since the end of World War II \u2013 helps to corroborate the results of the Norwegian research. These findings are in sharp contrast to results from the first half of the twentieth century when IQ scores rose steadily. (Could the barrage of pesticides and environmental toxins introduced during the second half of the century be taking their toll on human brain function? Many natural health experts think so.) Fact: both animal and human studies have shown that fluoride impairs learning and memory. Researchers at the Berkeley School of Public Health at the University of California found that prenatal exposure to organophosphate pesticides \u2013 such as chlorpyrifos and diazinon \u2013 is associated with lower intelligence scores in seven-year-olds. Children with high lead levels can exhibit lower IQ scores and learning disabilities, along with behavioral problems such as hyperactivity, inability to maintain attention and aggression. The EPA notes that an estimated 1.7 million children are currently affected by lead toxicity in the United States alone \u2013 almost 900,000 of them under the age of six. According to a new study, the \u201cbrain drain\u201d from exposure to mercury is hitting America in the pocketbook. According to a study conducted at Ashland University, aluminum cookware made in developing countries can contain dangerous amounts of lead and cadmium \u2013 along with unhealthy amounts of aluminum. NOTE<\/strong><\/span>: the need to regularly detox your system is important for your health and your brain.<\/p>\n![\"Dr.](\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.keefeclinic.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/09\/wasabi.jpg\")
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