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Dr. Amit X. Garg, a professor of medicine at Western University in London, Ontario, knew about turmerics medicinal use because of his Indian heritage. He knew firsthand of its rich cultural significance too: On his wedding day, his relatives rubbed the spice all over him because it is believed to be cleansing.

After seeing the effectiveness of curcumin, in smaller studies, Dr. Garg and his colleagues decided to test it on a larger scale in hopes it would make elective aortic surgery safer by reducing the risk of complications, which include heart attacks, kidney injury and death. In the randomized clinical trial that followed, about half of the 606 patients were administered 2,000 milligrams of curcumin eight times over for four days, while the others were given a placebo. It was a bit disappointing, but we couldnt demonstrate any benefit used in this setting, Dr. Garg said of the study, published last year in the Canadian Medical Association Journal.

In fact, there is not enough reliable evidence in humans to recommend turmeric or curcumin for any condition, according to the National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health. Turmeric became a nutritional golden child partly because of its promise in laboratory studies cellular and animal. Some research indicates that both turmeric and curcumin, the active ingredient in turmeric supplements, have anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, antibacterial, antiviral and antiparasitic activity. But this has mostly been demonstrated in laboratory studies, and, in many cases, the benefits of preclinical research isnt observed in clinical trials.

According to Natural Medicines, a database that provides monographs for dietary supplements, herbal medicines, and complementary and integrative therapies, while some clinical evidence shows that curcumin might be beneficial for depression, hay fever, hyperlipidemia, ulcerative colitis, osteoarthritis and nonalcoholic fatty liver disease, its still too early to recommend the compound for any of these conditions.

And Natural Medicines has found there isnt enough good scientific evidence to rate turmeric or curcumins use for memory, diabetes, fatigue, rheumatoid arthritis, gingivitis, joint pain, PMS, eczema or hangovers.

Physicians say more research is needed. Dr. Gary W. Small, a professor of psychiatry and biobehavioral sciences at the David Geffen School of Medicine at the University of California, Los Angeles, who studies curcumins effect on memory, sees a lot of therapeutic potential. He also states that existing research demonstrates curcumins biological effects.

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Have you ever sat down to meditate, only to feel a swell of anxiety and fear? If you have, you're not alone, and you've probably been dealing with relaxation-induced anxiety. As Bindiya Gandhi, M.D., integrative medicine doctor and certified yoga instructor, explains, "Most people actually do well with relaxation therapy, and their symptoms improve. However, there is an extreme group of people who this may not work well on as the study cites," she says.

So why does it happen? It could be something called "contrast avoidance," a theory one of the authors on the study, Michelle Newman, developed in 2011. As she explains it, "The theory revolves around the idea that people may make themselves anxious intentionally, as a way to avoid the letdown they might get if something bad were to happen."

In other words, you could be using worry as a sort of insurance policy or "pay in advance" policy against bad things that might occur. In their recent paper, published in the Journal of Affective Disorders, the authors explain that "the contrast avoidance model postulates that individuals with generalized anxiety disorder [...] fear a sharp spike in negative emotion, and thus prefer to worry to maintain their negative affect, rather than being in a more euthymic state, such as relaxation."

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Dr. Peter Schlegel, M.D., urologist-in-chief at New York-Presbyterian/Weill Cornell Medical Center and president of the American Society for Reproductive Medicine, Jan. 6, 2019

Barbara Collura, president of RESOLVE: The National Infertility Association, Jan. 10, 2019

Dr. Gloria Bachmann, M.D., director of the Women's Health Institute at Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School in New Jersey, May 22, 2019

Dr. Marc Goldstein, M.D., director of the Center for Male Reproductive Medicine and Microsurgery at the NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital/Weill Cornell Medical Center, Jan. 4, 2019

Alice Domar, Ph.D., an associate professor of obstetrics, gynecology and reproductive biology at Harvard Medical School and director of Integrative Care at Boston I.V.F., Jan. 11, 2019

Paul Flynn, 46, a social worker in Sacramento, Calif., Jan. 17, 2019

Denny Ceizyk, 52, author of Almost a Father: A Memoir of Male Infertility, Jan. 19, 2019

Diagnostic Evaluation of the Infertile Male: A Committee Opinion, Fertility & Sterility, March 2015

Treatment of Male Infertility (Beyond the Basics), UpToDate, September 2019

Temporal trends in sperm count: a systematic review and meta-regression analysis, Human Reproduction Update, November 2017

Maternal, infant and childhood risks associated with advanced paternal age: The need for comprehensive counseling for men, Maturitas, July 2019

The Negative Impact of Higher Body Mass Index on Sperm Quality and Erectile Function: A Cross-Sectional Study Among Chinese Males of Infertile Couples, The American Journal of Mens Health, Jan. Feb. 2019

Tobacco smoking and semen quality in infertile males: a systematic review and meta-analysis, BMC Public Health, January 2019

Habitual alcohol consumption associated with reduced semen quality and changes in reproductive hormones; a cross-sectional study among 1221 young Danish men, BMJ Open, September 2014

Type of underwear worn and markers of testicular function among men attending a fertility center, Human Reproduction, September 2018

Diet and men's fertility: does diet affect sperm quality? Fertility & Sterility, September 2018

Report on varicocele and infertility: a committee opinion, Fertility & Sterility, December 2014

Mens Experience of Infertility: Findings from a Qualitative Questionnaire Study, Fertility Network U.K., November 2017

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NEW YORK (PRWEB) October 14, 2019

More than 400 healthcare professionals, patients and advocates from 35 countries will convene at the Society for Integrative Oncology (SIO) 16th International Conference, to be held October 19-21, 2019, in New York, NY, to discuss the latest in evidence-based research and clinical practice in person-centered integrative cancer care. This multi-disciplinary forum includes physicians, scientists, researchers, nurses, psychologists, nutritionists, naturopaths, acupuncturists, and other complementary care practitioners.

This years theme Advancing the Science & Art of Integrative Oncology aims to advance the scientific understanding of the role integrative therapies play in cancer care and to promote patient-centered care that recognizes the values, preferences, and rights of patients and families. SIO continues to be a critical hub, advancing the latest evidence-based research, insights, and collaborations of the multidisciplinary teams dedicated to improving the lives of people affected by cancer, said SIO President Lynda Balneaves, PhD, RN. The sessions will highlight the collaborative and multidisciplinary approach involving healthcare professionals and patients.

The conference is presented in cooperation with Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Centers Integrative Medicine Program, which is celebrating the 20th anniversary of its creation.

Integrative oncology approaches help prevent cancer, facilitate cancer treatment and recovery, and aid in its control through use of diet and complementary therapeutic options, including physical activity, nutritional supplementation, botanical products, mind-body therapies, acupuncture, massage therapy, and more. The options are strategically integrated within conventional medical care models, which often include chemotherapy, radiation therapy, surgery and targeted agents informed by genomic and molecular diagnostics.

Today, significant portions of cancer patients use some types of integrative or complementary therapeutic approaches throughout their cancer journey. In addition to conventional therapies, they want to learn about and utilize an integrative approach to personalized comprehensive care. Integrative oncology interventions have been shown to decrease some of the side effects of traditional cancer treatment, allowing many patients to tolerate their full, prescriptive course, thereby improving clinical outcomes and quality of life. Many health consumers also incorporate lifestyle medicine approaches to help prevent the onset of cancer.

About the Society for Integrative Oncology

The Society for Integrative Oncology is the leading worldwide organization dedicated to integrative medicine specific to cancer patients. A non-profit, multi-disciplinary organization founded in 2003, the organizations mission is to advance evidence-based, comprehensive, integrative healthcare to improve the lives of people affected by cancer. For more information or to register for the conference, visit our conference web site or contact the SIO at 518-694-5543.

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Wellness products such as kombucha, CBD oil, and even "activated charcoal," have grown in popularity in recent years, thanks to their purported health benefits, but do these products actually do what they claim to do? The New York Times' Dawn MacKeen and Amitha Kalaichandran investigatedfive popular wellness products to find out.

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Kombucha is a fermented drink that is typically carbonated and is made by brewing sugar, black or green tea, liquid from a previous batch, and symbiotic culture of bacteria and yeast, sometimes called the scoby.

Proponents of kombucha say it improves digestion, boosts the immune system, reduces blood pressure, and can be beneficial to diabetics.

However, few studies have looked at how effective kombucha really is. Only one study has looked at its health benefits in humans, according a literature review, and it found that the 24 adults with non-insulin dependent diabetes who consumed kombucha for three months saw their mean blood sugar levels stabilize. However, the study was neither controlled nor randomized, and its authors noted that many of the claims about kombucha are based on anecdotal and unverified evidence.

Other research on cells and animals has found that kombucha may have anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial properties, but according to Franck Carbonero, a microbiome scientist at Washington State University-Spokane, "We don't know if it does anything."

Celery juice is purported to help alleviate digestive problems and treat autoimmune disorders, psoriasis, acne, and a whole host of other health problems.

However, according to Rachel Scherr, an assistant research scientist in nutrition at the University of California, Davis, "There's no scientific evidence to support any of the claims being made."

But that doesn't mean you need to avoid it, as it's "overall a healthy juice," according to Elizabeth Bradley, medical director of Cleveland Clinic's Center for Functional Medicine. According to MacKeen, celery juice has greater amounts of potassium and vitamin K than tomato and carrot juices.

Activated charcoal refers to charcoal that has had gases such as oxygen added to it at high temperatures, creating pores in the charcoal that allow it to bind to other substances.

Proponents of charcoal say it works as a detoxifier that can remove teeth stains and even help stop aging, MacKeen reports.

But does the substance live up to the hype? Not quite.

A study in January 2019 found that activated charcoal in toothpaste was not as effective as other whitening agents at whitening cow, goat, and sheep teeth, and another review from 2017 of 118 studies did not find enough evidence to support the safety or efficacy of charcoal-based toothpastes or powders.

Cannabidol (CBD) comes from the cannabis sativa plant, perhaps best known for also containing tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), which is the high-inducing chemical found in marijuana. Proponents of CBD say it can relieve anxiety, depression, and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).

CBD has been shown to potentially help reduce nervousness and cognitive impairment in patients with social anxiety. However, another, double-blind study, found healthy participants who took CBD saw small or non-existent changes in their emotional reactions to unpleasant images or words.

Harriet de Wit, co-author of the study and a professor at the University of Chicago's department of psychiatry and behavioral neuroscience, said, "If it's a calming drug, it should change their responses to the stimuli. But it didn't."

Mallory Loflin, an assistant adjunct professor at the University of California, San Diego, said she believes CBD could help treat PTSD, but more research is needed on the subject. "Our top therapies attempt to break the association between reminders of the trauma and the fear response," she said. "We think that CBD, at least in animal models, can help that process happen a lot faster."

Overall, CBD is "pretty safe" as long as you take "pure CBD," according to Marcel Bonn-Miller, an adjunct assistant professor at the University of Pennsylvania's Perelman School of Medicine.

Turmeric for thousands of years has been used in Ayurvedic medicine, which refers to a holistic healing system that originated in India more than 3,000 years ago. The spice is believed to work as an antiviral, antibacterial, and antiparasitic in Ayurvedic medicine. It's also purported to help with a variety of conditions, including high cholesterol, hay fever, depression, and hangovers.

However, a 2017 paper published in the Journal of Medicinal Chemistry concluded that turmeric doesn't have the health benefits it's purported to have. In fact, according to the National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health, there isn't enough reliable evidence for turmeric to be recommended for any condition.

Moreover, if a patient is taking turmeric, experts recommend patients inform their doctors, as high doses of turmeric and its constituents could have some unpleasant side effects like diarrhea and nausea (MacKeen, New York Times, 10/16 [1]; MacKeen, New York Times, 10/16 [2]; Kalaichandran, New York Times, 10/16; MacKeen, New York Times, 10/17 [3]; MacKeen, New York Times, 10/17 [4]; WebMD.com, accessed 10/17).

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Between 2012 and 2016, there were 13,064 new cases of female breast cancer in Nassau and Suffolk counties, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

In response, New York State and Long Island healthcare systems continue to raise the bar in care and treatment for patients facing a breast cancer diagnosis, enhancing their approach from an emotional, physical, and physiological perspective and making it more accessible overall. To date, most healthcare systems have embraced a multidisciplinary approach to treating breast cancer, as well as innovative practices to improve their patients outcomes.

Its easier to share information and sharing information leads to more consistency and higher quality care, says Dr. Brian OHea, director of the Carol M. Baldwin Breast Care Center in Stony Brook.

As an academic medical center, Stony Brook has access to the most current clinical trials, in addition to standard of care, he says.

We also have a radiation oncology team looking for ways to treat patients successfully with less radiation treatments, he says, noting that the goal is patient-centered and patient-focused care.

Dr. OHea was the first fellowship-trained breast surgeon on Long Island.

Breast cancer surgery was [initially] mixed in with hernia and gall bladder surgery, he says. The advent of breast fellowships and specially trained breast surgeons trained on the technical aspects of breast cancer surgery, and also including adjuvant therapies, was a huge innovation for women.

Stony Brook was also the first in New York State to receive accreditation from the National Accreditation Program for Breast Centers (NAPBC), he notes.

Going forward, Stony Brook remains committed to research, for example, looking for better imaging of the armpit lymph nodes to see whether there is cancer or not using a special MRI coil, Dr. OHea says.

The center isnt alone in its innovation. South Nassau Communities Hospitalin Oceanside recently partnered with Mount Sinai to become Mount Sinai South Nassau.

We are pleased to be the flagship hospital for Mount Sinai, says Dr. Christine Hodyl, director of breast services at Mount Sinai South Nassau. All of the components are here in the hospital, with less travel and having expertise in breast cancer care in a patients own backyard.

Mount Sinai is embracing new approaches to breast cancer surgery, utilizing oncoplastic techniques.

We provide the most innovative surgical techniques that have excellent cosmetic results and improve the functional quality for a patient, Dr. Hodyl says. For example, We are now placing implants above the muscle and we are able to do an immediate implant reconstruction at the same time as a mastectomy, leaving the muscle in place; and this leads to less pain, quicker recovery and a smaller number of surgical procedures.

Mount Sinai is also adding genetic testing programs, genetic counselors, and nurse navigation to its protocol in order to best serve patients with breast cancer.

NYU Langone Medical Center and Winthrop-University Hospital in Mineola united several years ago to enhance their healthcare networks on Long Island.

We are able to provide the same kind of care that is provided at NYU Langone at the Perlmutter Cancer Center on Long Island, says Dr. Nina DAbreo, medical director for Breast Health at Perlmutter Cancer Center at NYU Winthrop.

Perlmutter aims to improve the multidisciplinary approach to breast cancer care and breast cancer survivorship. Dr. DAbreo chairs an annual breast health symposium committed to offering up-to-date care and the latest innovations right from prevention to survival, she says. This includes everything from education and screening to social work and navigation to research and advanced treatments.

Perlmutter has dedicated breast surgeons who are skilled in minimally invasive techniques for breast surgery-reducing lymph node surgery, as well as Savi Scout technology, which uses radar technology to guide a surgeonand target breast tissue during a lumpectomy or biopsy procedure, Dr. DAbreo notes. Perlmutter helped pioneer prone breast radiation therapy, which minimizes radiation damage to the lungs and the heart, she adds.

The Perlmutter Center is researching immune therapy for triple negative breast cancer, participating in local and national clinical trials, says Dr. DAbreo.

Located in Uniondale, Memorial Sloan Kettering Nassau offers expert cancer care including chemotherapy, immunotherapy and radiation with greater convenience for Long Islanders.

At Memorial Sloan Kettering, we have many clinical trials that are available to patients in all stages of breast cancer treatment both up front, as well as clinical trials that have cutting-edge therapies for metastatic disease, says Dr. Tiffany Troso-Sandoval, board-certified medical oncologist at Memorial Sloan Kettering.

The role of DNA molecular profiling gives a more comprehensive understanding of the DNA mutations that contribute to the cancers function, she says. This test is run on every patient that has recurring or metastatic cancer. Results are placed in a databank shared with physicians and patients so if a clinical trial should arise and a patient has that same gene, our computers will pick that up immediately.

MSK is considered to be one of the top organizations with cutting-edge evaluation and therapy for breast cancer, she continues. Our facility at Nassau has full-time social work, nutrition, and physical therapy, in addition to layers of supportive nursing and multiple subspecialty positions to help support the patients physically and emotionally.

Northwell Health is committed to assuring that patients are better informed, more supported and experience a better journey when theyre diagnosed, says Dr. Karen Kostroff, chief of breast surgery at Northwell Health. Northwells cancer centers throughout Long Island including Huntington, Great Neck and the Imbert Cancer Center in Bay Shore make expert care accessible and offer everything from screening and diagnosis to surgery to posttreatment, which includes a breast survivorship program.

Northwells multidisciplinary team allows for consultation and discussion to ascertain an appropriate plan of treatment for individual breast cancer patients. Treatment could include radiation, chemotherapy, surgery, etc., however, there is no one-size-fits-all approach, explains Dr. Kostroff, noting that genetic history and testing is also valued.

Dr. Kostroff leads a systemwide tumor board that addresses patients whose cancer is uniquely challenging and complicated. This forum includes 12 sites throughout the Northwell system.

All of these physicians are learning and discussing sharing updated information on new clinical trials and education, she explains. We are also involved in a tumor donation program, where instead of the tissue being discarded once its studied, it is given to Cold Spring Harbor Laboratories so they to can research on a fresh tumor.

With Northwell Healths Center for Wellness and Integrative Medicine, patients can also focus on taking care of their bodies through programs such as reiki, Pilates, massage and more, says Dr. Kostroff.

Catholic Health Services offers patients diagnosed with breast cancer treatment and services throughout Long Island. CHS six hospitals include Good Samaritan Hospital Medical Center in West Islip, Mercy Medical Center in Rockville Centre, St.Catherine of Siena Medical Center in Smithtown, St.Charles Hospital in Port Jefferson, St.Francis Hospital The Heart Center in Roslyn, and St.Joseph Hospital in Bethpage.

CHS offers early detection and imaging services, utilizes minimally invasive techniques for breast disease, and also provides genetic counseling for individuals who have an increased risk for breast cancer. Education and support groups are offered to ensure patients are provided with emotional as well as physical care. Like the majority of, if not all healthcare systems, CHS also embraces a multidisciplinary approach to breast cancer.

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SANGHA Retreat

SUZHOU, China (PRWEB) October 15, 2019

New Paradigm, New Era of Wellbeing is the theme of this years AT ONE International Festival at SANGHA Retreat by OCTAVE Institute in Suzhou, China. The festival will focus on redefining wellbeing, wellness, healthcare and integrative medicine.

The annual event, open to the public, brings together thought leaders and holistic practitioners from around the world to address scientific discoveries, the reemergence of ancient practices, and humanitys challenges of the 21st century. The festival pushes boundaries and celebrates life towards a common destiny for all humanity.

Founded by Frederick Chavalit Tsao, author of Quantum Leadership: New Consciousness in Business and Founder/Chairman of SANGHA Retreat by OCTAVE Institute, the three-day festival is a showcase of discovery, learning, fun and human connection. This year, a one-day conference will bring thought leaders together to challenge the status quo, inspire a new way of thinking, and share a vision of the essential oneness of the world. A new paradigm is needed for new world challenges, and in order to flourish, humans must learn to become the CEO of their own lives, says Tsao.

The festival begins with a forum for speakers and panelists, followed by the AT ONE International Conference where participants will discuss:

The three-day festival is open to the public Nov 15-17, offering 150 experiential learning activities designed to help formulate healthy living habits, connect to the soul, and lead towards mental and physical wellbeing. International, regional and local practitioners will join the festival to offer interactive workshops, master classes and lectures at SANGHA Retreat and AT ONE Healing Spa.

Last years festival was attended by 3,000 guests, with 400 participants at the International Conference. To register for this years event, visit https://www.atonefestival.com/conference-en/

SANGHA Retreat by OCTAVE Institute Located west of Shanghai on the outskirts of Suzhou, China, SANGHA Retreat combines Eastern philosophies backed by Western science to help people awaken to a life of greater purpose and personal wellbeing. With a focus on raising consciousness, it has been created for the need of our time by visionary Fred Tsao, fourth-generation steward of a family business that started in The Shanghai Bund before 1906.

The 47-acre retreat, designed by Tsao & McKown, includes AT ONE guest suites; AT ONE Clinic, offering comprehensive wellness assessments and wellbeing programs; AT ONE Healing Spa with extensive spa treatment menu and hydrotherapy circuit; THOUGHT FOR FOOD restaurant; the Meditation Dome; and a seasonal schedule of fitness activities and mindfulness classes designed around the bodys circadian rhythm.

For more information and reservations, visit sangharetreat.com. Reservations can also be made through Hidden Doorways Travel or a preferred travel agent.

OCTAVE Institute More than a school of life, OCTAVE Institute is a platform to help people find clarity, harmony and a new level of consciousness and freedom. It is comprised of SANGHA Retreat, the VILLAGE, and AITIA in Suzhou; and THE LIVING ROOM, an urban support center in Shanghai. The VILLAGE is a live-work-learn community for personal and communal learning, executive retreats, conferences, summits and festivals including the AT ONE International Festival, an annual, international festival that brings together thought leaders and holistic practitioners to address current issues. AITIA powers the communal programs at OCTAVE Institute. Together they create the foundation for growth towards a purposeful life, mindfully lived. http://www.octaveinstitute.com/

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After a battle with lung cancer, Emmerdale actress Leah Bracknell has died at the age of 55, her manager has announced.

In a statement they said: "It is with the deepest sadness that Leah Bracknell's family confirm that Leah passed away in September, three years after her diagnosis with stage 4 lung cancer.

"They would like to thank all the public for their support and generosity which contributed to the extension and quality of her life over the past three years.

"Leah continued to embrace life and faced her illness with positivity. Many aspects of her journey can be found on her blog.

"Leah was best known and much loved as Zoe Tate in Emmerdale.

"She also had roles in Judge John Deed, A Touch of Frost, The Royal Today and DCI Banks to name just a few, as well as numerous appearances on stage and in pantomime.

"As well as acting, Leah was also an accomplished yoga teacher and shamanic healer.

"Leah had an energy and enthusiasm for life, a kind heart and much love to give to those around her.

"Her family have asked for privacy at this very sad time."

After announced her diagnosis in September 2016, Leah said: I was feeling perfectly well, fit and healthy.

Teaching yoga classes and workshops, it was a time of new beginnings: preparing to move house, youngest child fleeing the nest, and excited to be starting rehearsals for a comedy play, being back onstage, going on tour.

But, it turns out that the universe had other plans. Life was about to be unexpectedly turned on its head.

I began to feel breathless climbing stairs ... I just put it down to a bit of stress.

"My abdomen suddenly ballooned - and within a matter of a few days I looked heavily pregnant.

"I could barely walk or breathe. Then, one Saturday night at the beginning of September I ended up in A&E.

Her Emmerdale co-stars immediately rallied around her at the time of the diagnosis, with Dominic Brunt, who played Paddy Kirk, saying: I visited my friend Leah. There is always hope.

In August 2017 it was announced her targeted biological therapy had stopped working and that she had been surviving solely on expensive alternative treatments for several months.

Her quest to undergo alternative treatments of immunotherapy and integrative medicine in Germany led many to dip into their pockets and donate to Leahs treatment. Within a few days, kind-hearted benefactors had donated 50,000.

Choosing not to say how long doctors had given her to live,Leah thanked everyone for their support and donations, saying in a statement: I really did not expect or feel deserving of such interest and kindness.

And, I want to thank everyone from the bottom of my heart for all the donations, the messages of encouragement, and for sharing the campaign.

I feel extremely blessed. We did not expect to raise anywhere near that amount, and certainly not in such a short space of time.

She remained positive and upbeat, and in 2019 she confirmed she was on an immunotherapy clinical trial which kept her cancer stable.

Leah remained hopeful of a cure, and credited her positive thinking with keeping her alive. Speaking in August, she said: "People think, Oh, shes crazy, but I believe in thinking outside the box.

"Medical science is an amazing thing and it is keeping me alive, but it has limitations because it is to do with the logical mind.

But things we call miracles, things we dont understand, happen all the time, they happen outside the realms of logic and scientific data.

"Nobody knows why they happen, but it is possible for the impossible to happen. I still hope I could get my impossible miracle.

"And if not, I am going to have a bloody good time along the way.

I dont need to go and fulfil a bucket list, thats not my style, I just want to do the things I want to do while I am healthy and strong, I wont let myself live in fear, Im just going to live a good life.

Leah was born Alison Rosalind Brachnell on July 12 1964 to the late English television director David Ian Bracknell and Chinese-Malaysian actress Li-Er Hwang. She grew up in London and Oxford and spent a year in New Zealand and Fiji.

First appearing on our screens in 1976 in TV show The Chiffy Kids, directed by her father, Leah joined ITVs Emmerdale as vet Zoe Tate in 1989 less than two years after attending the Webber Douglas Academy of Dramatic Art.

Playing the first lesbian character on a British soap, she was nominated for the 2002 National Television Award for Most Popular Actress, and won the 2006 British Soap Award for Best Exit after her character sensationally blew up Home Farm in a scene still remembered by fans.

After leaving the show, she turned to the stage, appearing in Gaslight and Strangers on a Train, before touring the 2008 production of Turn Of The Screw in the lead role of the governess.

Stepping out of the spotlight, she moved to Worthing, Sussex, and taught yoga and meditation, while also designing jewellery.

Leah is survived by her two daughters, Lily and Maya, from her marriage to Lyall Watson, and her partner, Jez Hughes.

Head of drama at Emmerdale John Whiston said: "Everyone is very sad to hear of the death of Leah Bracknell. Leah was a hugely popular member of the Emmerdale cast for over 16 years. During that time she featured in some of the show's most high profile and explosive plots and always delivered a pitch perfect performance.

"Zoe Tate was one of soaps first lesbian characters and Leah made sure the character was both exciting and credible. Leah herself was a very generous and caring colleague, much loved by cast and crew alike."

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Did you know that India is one of the largest producers of sugarcane? Sugarcane is used for the production of jaggery, which is known to be healthier alternative to sugar. Lifestyle coach Luke Coutinho recently took to Instagram to talk about sugarcane and the many benefits that it offers. In his video, he elaborates on how sugarcane can be hailed as a superfood because of its benefits on liver, immune system and blood pressure. You can either consume raw sugarcane or drink fresh sugarcane juice to reap the health benefits it offers.

1. Sugarcane is effective for giving an instant boost to immunity. If you have cough, cold, fever or flu, then drinking sugarcane juice or eating sugarcane can help you heal quickly.

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2. Sugarcane juice is great pre-surgery and post-surgery and facilitates quicker recovery. C-reactive Protein (CRP) levels tend to be on the higher side after surgery.

3. Sugarcane can help in reducing inflammation. It also helps in managing side effects of medication, thanks to the abundance of antioxidants it contains.

4. Sugarcane is a rich source of Vitamin C, magnesium and electrolytes. This makes sugarcane a great pre-workout drink. So much so, that even actress Alia Bhatt swears by sugarcane juice as perfect pre-workout drink. It is perfect for someone who is looking forward to running in a marathon or has to be out in the sun for most of the day.

5. Electrolytes in sugarcane can be effective in balancing sodium, potassium in the body. It is perfect for maintaining your hydration.

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6. Sugarcane can enhance levels of protein in the human body. This is not to say that sugarcane itself is rich in protein. It infers that it works with the synergy of other foods in a way that it helps in enhancing protein levels in the body.

7. Sugarcane juice can work as effective treatment for Urinary tract infections (UTI). Luke says that sugarcane juice is a natural diuretic that makes it excellent for UTI treatment.

8. Sugarcane is one of the best foods for kidney health as well.

9. People with jaundice and liver problems can also benefit by including sugarcane juice in their diet. It can be helpful to recover from dehydration and hangovers after binge-drinking or heavy drinking.

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10. Fibre-rich sugarcane juice works as a natural laxative, beneficial for gut health. It can be effective in treatment of constipation by smoothening bowel movement. You can drink sugarcane juice or even chew sugarcane to keep constipation at bay.

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11. People with diabetes should not refrain from having sugarcane as it has low glycaemic index. Diabetics can both chew sugarcane or drink a fresh and chilled glass of sugarcane juice.

12. Sugarcane juice can also be given to children having tooth decay. You can give your kids small chunks of sugarcane. Apart from treating tooth decay, it can also strengthen your teeth and gums.

13. If you feel fatigued and low on energy all day, then sugarcane is the superfood you must try. It is a brilliant source of nutrition and an excellent recovery drink. (Make sure you don't add sugar to your sugarcane juice.)

14. Antioxidants in sugarcane juice are great for your skin health.

15. If you find trouble sleeping, then you can chew on a piece of sugarcane before going to bed. Sugarcane is rich in tryptophan, which is a precursor of serotonin. Serotonin is a hormone which is known to have multiple functions in regulation of sleep and wake cycles.

(Luke Coutinho, Holistic Lifestyle Coach - Integrative Medicine)

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