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02/02/2026

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01/04/2026

If you chop up broccoli and let it sit out for at least 10 minutes before cooking it, you significantly increase the formation of the powerful cancer-fighting compound sulforaphane in the broccoli.

🗂️The Science Behind the “Chop & Wait” Method:

Broccoli contains two components stored separately in the plant’s cells: glucoraphanin (a precursor to sulforaphane) and the enzyme myrosinase. Chopping or chewing the vegetable breaks the cell walls, allowing these two compounds to mix and form the active sulforaphane.

The myrosinase enzyme is very sensitive to heat and is quickly destroyed during cooking. By letting the chopped broccoli sit for a period before cooking, you allow the enzyme sufficient time to convert a significant amount of the glucoraphanin into sulforaphane, which is a more heat-stable compound.

🗂️Recommended Waiting Times:

While even a short wait is beneficial, studies suggest different optimal times:

📑Minimum Time: At least 5-10 minutes can be helpful.
📑Optimal Time: Many researchers recommend 30-45 minutes.
📑Maximum Benefits: Some studies advise waiting as long as 90 minutes for the highest yield of sulforaphane.

Maximizing sulforaphane content is important as this compound helps fight cancer through several mechanisms: detoxification of carcinogens, induction of apoptosis (programmed cell death), cell cycle arrest, targeting cancer stem cells, and anti-inflammatory and anti-angiogenic effects.

PMID: 33456268

01/02/2026

Who do you know that you would love to nominate?! 🤩🌟

✨ **BIG NEWS!** ✨

We’re so excited to officially open the nominations for **The Joyful Spark Project** — a brand-new quarterly giveaway to celebrate and pamper one deserving woman each quarter of 2026. 💛✨

Know a woman who could use a little extra joy, confidence, and love? **Nominations are officially OPEN now through Sunday, 1/18/26.** (No self-nominations, please!)

👉 Head to our website for all the details and to submit a nomination. Let’s light someone’s spark together!

https://www.allisonsaddicts.com/blogs/news/the-joyful-spark-project

A HUGE KUDOS to the additional participating businesses donating products or services to our winner this quarter; Avalon Salon Salon on Main Elk River AnyaK Photography and SaraNdipity Massage LLC ! You ladies are amazing!

12/23/2025

The study titled “Phytochemical analysis and antioxidant and anticancer activities of mastic gum resin from Pistacia atlantica subspecies kurdica” investigated the biological effects of mastic gum resin using several digestive system–related cancer cell lines. The researchers found that the resin significantly inhibited the growth of colon cancer (COLO205) cells, with an IC₅₀ value of 5.2 ± 0.8 μg/mL after 72 hours. The treatment reduced cancer cell viability by approximately 34% and induced nearly 40% apoptosis, while normal human colon fibroblast cells remained largely unaffected.

According to the same study, the anticancer activity of mastic gum resin is linked to its high polyphenol and flavonoid content and its ability to trigger the mitochondrial apoptosis pathway. The resin caused cell cycle arrest at the G2/M phase, activated caspase-9 and caspase-3, increased expression of the pro-apoptotic gene Bax, and decreased expression of the anti-apoptotic gene Bcl-2. These findings suggest a clear molecular mechanism by which mastic gum resin suppresses colon cancer cell proliferation under laboratory conditions.

PMCID: PMC6084073
PMID: 30122948

12/22/2025

Vitamin D Could Hold the Secret to Stopping Cancer Growth

Scientists uncovered a groundbreaking genetic discovery that links how our bodies absorb vitamin D to the control of cancer growth. Researchers identified a specific gene that regulates vitamin D uptake, showing that higher levels of this vital nutrient may help the body prevent cancer cells from multiplying.

Vitamin D is already known for supporting bone health and the immune system, but this new finding reveals a far more profound role. By understanding the genetic mechanisms behind vitamin D absorption, scientists may be able to develop therapies or dietary strategies that enhance its protective effects, offering a natural, preventative approach to cancer care.

Unlike conventional treatments that often involve surgery, chemotherapy, or radiation, harnessing the body’s own biological pathways could provide a gentler, complementary way to combat cancer. This discovery also underscores the importance of nutrition and genetics in disease prevention, highlighting how everyday choices, combined with scientific insight, could one day make a significant difference in health outcomes.

Imagine a future where maintaining optimal vitamin D levels, guided by our unique genetic makeup, could slow or even prevent the growth of certain cancers. This research opens exciting possibilities for personalised medicine and preventative healthcare, showing that the answers to life-threatening diseases may sometimes lie within our own biology.

12/19/2025

Perimenopause significantly drains NAD+ (Nicotinamide Adenine Dinucleotide) levels, linked to declining estrogen, causing cellular aging, extreme fatigue, brain fog, energy crashes, mood swings and much more because NAD+ is crucial for energy production, DNA repair and hormone balance, with lower levels impacting cellular function and intensifying menopause symptoms. Increase NAD+ through precursors or lifestyle changes can help counteract these effects, support energy and overall well-being during this transition.

🗂️Why NAD+ Levels Drop in Perimenopause:

📑Hormonal Decline: Falling estrogen levels directly correlate with a rapid decrease in NAD+.
📑Cellular Aging: Lower NAD+ accelerates the aging process at a cellular level.
📑Hormone Pathways: NAD+ supports metabolic and hormonal pathways, so declining levels disrupt estrogen, progesterone, and testosterone regulation.

🗂️Symptoms of Low NAD+ Levels During Perimenopause:

📑Sudden, crashing fatigue
📑Brain fog, forgetfulness, and difficulty concentrating
📑Irritability, anxiety and mood swings
📑Afternoon energy crashes
📑Difficulty with motivation of feeling overwhelmed constantly
📑Poor sleep quality, including night sweats

Check out the comments section for an extensive list of how to boost NAD+ levels naturally and get your life back!

12/15/2025