You’re probably aware that taking low doses of aspirin (such as 75-81 milligrams, like a baby aspirin) has been shown to help prevent heart attacks, orossibly cardiovascular problems later in life. \u00a0But did you also know that daily aspirin dosages may help with cancer prevention?
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\nOriginally, aspirin was a “natural” remedy, as it was originally derived from willow bark. \u00a0You can still find it in its natural form at some health food stores. \u00a0Our grandparents and great-grandparents took it for headaches, and as good pain-relievers.
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\nAs reported in the medical journal, The Lancet in January of 2011, in a large scale study of 25,570 people over 4-8 years, daily aspirin doses reduced total canceler deaths by 34% after as long as five years out. \u00a0That’s pretty amazing news. \u00a0Better yet, some 15 years out, after the trials were completed, the deaths from cancer were still 20% lower. \u00a0Especially noted were lowered deaths from colorectal, esophageal, lung and prostrate cancers. \u00a0Unfortunately, the study was conducted mostly with men, not women, so it didn’t really address female cancer diseases such as breast cancers or gynecological cancers.
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\nWe also know that aspirin reduces inflammation in the body, which is also linked to cardiovascular disease formation.
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\nI’m not a medical doctor, as you know, but I do recommend you see yours. \u00a0Go get a checkup, and ask her if you need to be on a prophylactic dose of daily aspirin. Don’t just start taking aspirin every day on your own, as there are potential side effects that may be significant or even life threatening.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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