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Ask Dr. Block: Chronomodulated Chemotherapy

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What is chronomodulated chemotherapy and who should consider this approach to treatment? There are nine specific “clock-related” genes in our brainstems that control our time-dependent biological functions, including sleeping and eating patterns, heart rate, body temperature, and hormone production. Similarly, cancer cells also have time controls; they divide and rest at different times of any given … Continued

Spaghetti Squash Sesame Noodles with Edamame

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Spaghetti Squash is a great substitute for noodles and is an easy gluten free swap. Try it in the Asian-inspired recipe below. Spaghetti Squash Sesame Noodles W/ Edamame Ingredients: Spaghetti Squash 2 tbsp Toasted Sesame Oil 2 tbsp Tamari Soy Sauce 1 tbsp Rice Wine Vinegar pinch ground Ginger pinch Garlic Powder 2 tbsp toasted … Continued

Soba Salad with Sesame-Ginger Seitan

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Soba Salad Serves 12 Ingredients: 24 oz Soba noodles            1/2 cup toasted sesame seeds 1 cup chopped cilantro 3 cups chopped red cabbage 2 cups shredded carrots 1/3 cup chopped fresh chives       1 1/2 cups diced cucumber (peeled)                  Dressing: 4 tablespoons toasted sesame oil 6 tablespoons tamari … Continued

Ask Dr. Block: Tracking Progress

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How do you track the progress of integrative cancer treatments at your center? What tests and measurements do you follow? The primary tests that we use the standard medical assessments including, but not limited to, tumor markers, CT scans, PET-CT Scans and monitoring of physical symptoms. These are absolutely necessary to make sure your treatment plan … Continued

Study: Global Effects of Sugar on Diabetes

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As if we need another reason to stay away from sugar, an interesting one was recently provided by a team from California that includes Robert Lustig, a professor of clinical pediatrics at the University of California, San Francisco. Because this study concerns sugar and diabetes, it has an important message for cancer patients: type 2 … Continued

Thai Portobello Wraps and Miso-Sake Stir Fry

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Thai Portobello Wraps Serves 4 Ingredients: 1 tbsp fresh grated ginger 2 cloves garlic (peeled and minced) 3 tbsp fresh lime juice and zest 3 tbsp soy sauce or tamari 1 tsp crushed red pepper flakes 2 large shallots, diced 1 pound Portobello mushrooms, stemmed and chopped finely ½ cup chopped fresh cilantro 3 tbsp … Continued

5 Tips for Improving Sleep Quality

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Restful, restorative sleep is the foundation for your mental and physical well-being.  But for many cancer patients, anxious, sleepless nights (followed by lethargic days) are all too common. Read on for tips to help you replace those nights with restful sleep and healthful activity. 

Vegetable Fried Rice

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Vegetable Fried Rice Ingredients: 2 cups  broccoli florets, steamed till crisp-tender canola oil, enough to coat pan 1 cup  sliced mushrooms 4 green onions 1 teaspoon fresh ginger, grated 1 pinch of salt 4 cups brown rice, cooked Shoyu, to taste Instructions: Lightly coat heated botton of large skillet with oil; stir in broccoli, mushrooms, … Continued
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