In our previous blog article, we reviewed the issue of supplement purity. Now, let’s consider the issue of supplement potency. When we use the term potency, we’re referring to two things: (1) the strength and freshness of the supplement, and (2) the quantity or concentration of active ingredients. These factors can vary greatly among supplements … Continued

Most people are surprised to learn that neither the FDA nor any other regulatory agency ensures the potency or purity of dietary supplements. Equally concerning, manufacturers don’t have to get FDA approval or provide the FDA with safety data prior to making them available for sale! It isn’t until a product is on that market … Continued

Back in the early nineties, I was looking for strategies to help my patients better tolerate some of the more invasive cancer treatments, including chemotherapy. So, when I came across some of the research of Dr. Bill Hrushevsky, the pioneer in the field of chronomodulated chemotherapy, it was a “light-bulb” moment for me. Dr. Hrushevsky … Continued

In the early years of his practice, Dr. Block was seeing two distinct patient groups: the first, a conventionally-treated patient population, the second, patients who used alternative treatments. The conventionally-treated patients often responded well to their cancer treatment; however, they struggled with the side effects. Patients who chose only alternative therapies tolerated their treatments well, … Continued

Back in February, Dr. Block participated in an extended version of Robin Daly’s Yes To Life (yestolife.org) radio show on UK Health Radio. Titled “Pioneers in Integrative Oncology,” Dr. Block was selected to participate as one of 6 panelists who “have made a hugely significant contribution to the evolution of cancer care, paving the way … Continued

As mentioned in our previous two posts, back in February Dr. Block was one of 6 participants in an extended version of the Yes To Life (yestolife.org) radio show on UK Health Radio. Hosted by Robin Daly, each of the panelists was asked a series of questions. To listen to the show in its entirety, … Continued

As mentioned in our previous post, back in February, Dr. Block was one of 6 participants in an extended version of the Yes To Life (yestolife.org) radio show on UK Health Radio. We are posting a transcript of each of the questions Dr. Block answered here on our blog. To listen to the show in … Continued

Back in February, Dr. Block participated in an extended version of Robin Daly’s Yes To Life (yestolife.org) radio show on UK Health Radio. Titled “Pioneers in Integrative Oncology,” Dr. Block was selected to participate as one of 6 panelists who “have made a hugely significant contribution to the evolution of cancer care, paving the way … Continued

For people touched by cancer, the term “hope” can mean different things. At a basic level, of course you hope to get rid of your cancer and then stay free of the disease. In this context, hope is simply a form of wish fulfillment: You desire, and to some degree, expect, a full-fledged recovery. Implicit … Continued

In our last blog, we explained that patients can actually improve their chances of survival by taking a proactive approach to preventing or mitigating the potentially life-threatening complications associated with cancer and its treatment. In that blog, we addressed cancer cachexia and infections. In today’s blog, we will discuss thromboembolism and pain syndrome. Thromboembolism refers … Continued