I am doing a semester project for my Toxicology and Cancer class on
Food and Cancer. I plan to focus on scientifically based food cures
and preventive measures (such as beta carotene, etc.) as well as
alternative and unsupported food cures/preventives and would like any
information regarding anything involving this subject that you may
have even remotely heard of. In particular, I am interested in
herbal medicines and more popular food items. I am also interested in
an Indian tree whose name I cant recall (I read about it in the Boston
Globe last year though) whose twigs are used by villagers to brush
their teeth with, whose sap is thought to be a natural insect
repellant as well as a possible deterrant to oral cancer.
Any information would be very very much appreciated and email replies
are welcome. thanks a lot!
ps…info about foods that may cause cancers is also welcome (such as
a belief that a heavy seafood diet in Japan may be a reason why there
is such a high incidence of stomach cancer there or the belief that a
diet rich in fats and red meats leads to increased risk of colon
cancer)
thanks again!
don
9…@williams.edu