Last February, Dr. Block was one of 6 participants in an extended version of Robin Daly’s Yes To Life (yestolife.org) radio show on UK Health Radio. In our last blog, we posted part 1 of his answer to Robin’s question: “Chemotherapy in particular may be considered to harm more people than it helps. Can we … Continued

“You have cancer.” Three of the most dreaded and frightening words one can ever hear. And as the process of becoming “a patient” begins, a new fear often begins to take over: the fear of chemotherapy. In fact, we frequently hear from patients that their fear of treatment is greater than the fear of the … Continued

Advanced cancer patients receiving chemotherapy or radiation treatments often report suffering from insomnia, daytime sleepiness, fatigue, and depression. In fact, experts estimate that as many as 50% of patients dealing with lung and other cancers experience fatigue syndrome (a combination of physical exhaustion, mental weariness, and reduced emotional stamina.) Many factors in cancer and treatment … Continued

Ingredients:   ½ Apple (large, grated) 1/3 cup Unsweetened Applesauce 1/3 cup Maple Syrup 3 tbsps melted Coconut Oil 1 tsp Vanilla Extract 1 ½ cups All Purpose Gluten-Free Flour 1 ½ tsps Cinnamon (plus more for on top) 1 tsp Baking Powder 1/8 tsp Sea Salt   Directions: Add the grated apple, applesauce, maple … Continued

  Makes 10 servings 3 cups Unsweetened Oat Milk 2 cups Canned Coconut Milk ¼ cup Maple Syrup 2 tsps Cinnamon 1 tsp Nutmeg 1 tsp Vanilla Extract ½ tsp Cardamom Directions:  Add all of the ingredients to a blender and blend on high for 30 seconds to one minute. If you prefer a frothier … 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

It is a common misconception that plant-based diets don’t provide an adequate source of iron, potentially leading to an iron deficiency. This misconception likely comes from a concern about iron absorption. Iron from plant-based foods is non-heme iron, which is, in fact, a little harder for our bodies to absorb than heme iron, which comes … Continued

Biopsies are a medical procedure most often used to diagnose and stage cancer. They also play a critical role in helping physicians determine the best treatment options for a patient’s specific disease. Yet many patients are not only reluctant to do a biopsy, in some cases, they’re refusing to do them. In this blog we’ll … Continued

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