“We got it all.” Words every cancer patient loves to hear. And it is indeed news worth celebrating. However, you shouldn’t be fooled into thinking this favorable pronouncement means treatment is over and you can go back to life as it was before cancer. Consider this: What is the “it” that they got all of? … Continued
As we reach the peak season of the summer sun, wisdom suggests that we should pay greater attention to protecting our skin. Yet, there are questions about the best way to do this. Should we avoid the sun? Is all sun exposure bad for us? Are all sunscreens created equal? Does clothing afford any protection? … Continued
Allium family vegetables are rich in organosulfides such as allicin, which help the body remove toxic compounds, including carcinogens, enhance immune function, reduce blood clotting, and lower blood pressure. They include fresh garlic, high-allicin garlic supplement, aged or pickled garlic, onions, leeks, scallions, and chives. To increase the activity of the organosulfides in fresh garlic, … Continued
We’ve all heard that heavy alcohol use increases the risk of cancer, and that even moderate drinking – up to 2 drinks a day – can increase the risk of breast cancer. But now there’s a 2012 study out of Italy that suggests that as little as 1 drink per day may increase cancer risk! … Continued
With the unofficial start of the outdoor barbecuing season almost upon us, here’s something to think about before firing up the grill: the food you’re about to cook may very well contain known carcinogens! Research shows that grilling red meat, poultry, and fish at high temperatures causes the production of two carcinogens to form: heterocyclic … Continued
Hearing your oncologist say “there is nothing more that we can do for you” is undeniably traumatic and distressing. What he or she is essentially saying, however, is that there is nothing left in the conventional arsenal that can be done to eradicate the cancer. But this doesn’t necessarily mean that there is nothing else that can be done. At … Continued
Metformin, a commonly prescribed drug for the treatment of type 2 diabetes, has been touted in several recent studies as having the potential to reduce the risk of cancer in people taking it to control their disease. Metformin (Glucophage) helps control both insulin levels and the amount of glucose produced by the liver. It’s given … Continued
Cinco de Mayo may be behind us, but Mexican food is always a welcome treat. Below are three Life Over Cancer-approved recipes for your next Fiesta! White Sangria Makes 1 large punch bowl Ingredients: 2 ½ cups water 1 small bunch fresh mint 6 cinnamon sticks 6 ½ cups white grape juice (or apple juice) … Continued
EVANSTON, IL – A 12-year study conducted by the Block Center for Integrative Cancer Treatment has shown a doubling of life expectancy for a group of 90 metastatic breast cancer patients. The results were published in the July/August issue of The Breast Journal. The women, diagnosed before 1998, participated in a comprehensive clinical program that … Continued