Chocolate Almond Flour Crust 1¼ cup blanched almond flour 1/8 teaspoon sea salt ¼ teaspoon baking soda 2 tablespoons high-heat canola or grapeseed oil 2 tablespoons pure agave syrup 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract ½ cup non-dairy, grain-sweetened chocolate chips (Sunspire) melted over low heat (“double-boiler” method or pot resting in larger … Continued
My diagnosis took me completely by surprise. I was 54 years old, owning my own personal growth business, feeling well, and enjoying my life. Some minor menopausal symptoms prompted me to schedule a visit with my doctor. It was shortly after that visit that I received the news: I had Stage 4 ovarian cancer. You’re … Continued
For many years, there have been questions around whether or not there is a connection between dairy intake and cancer risk. For instance, a 2013 observational study found that breast cancer patients whose diets – following their cancer diagnosis – contained higher proportions of high-fat dairy products, were more likely to die from breast cancer … Continued
Omega-3 fatty acids are polyunsaturated fatty acids that are essential for health and necessary for many functions in the body. Because they’re not produced in our bodies, they must be acquired through supplements and/or diet. Some dietary sources of omega-3s include: salmon, sardines, tuna, mackerel, trout, and flax. The metabolism of omega-3 fatty acids produces … Continued
In June, 2013, Dr. Block participated in “The Halifax Project,” an initiative of Getting to Know Cancer (www.gettingtoknowcancer.org). As part of the scientific advisory board that included 177 cancer researchers from prominent research institutions in 31 countries, Dr. Block’s group was tasked with investigating the problems of treatment resistance and disease relapse in cancer. Dr. … Continued
Can timing breast cancer surgery to a woman’s menstrual cycle impact her long-term outcome? This is a question that we’ve explored previously on this blog. There has been research suggesting that the optimal timing of breast cancer surgery as it relates to the phase of a woman’s menstrual cycle may reduce her risk of recurrence. … Continued
An increasing number of women with cancer affecting one breast (unilateral) are now opting for the removal of both breasts (bilateral mastectomy), as opposed to a lumpectomy and radiation to remove the tumor. A third surgical option that some women choose to undergo is a unilateral mastectomy. Radiation is not needed after a unilateral mastectomy. … Continued
Many studies have been conducted on the relationship between alcoholic drinks and cancer. Digestive system cancers – including cancers of the mouth, throat, esophagus, liver and possibly colon and rectal cancer – are known to be strongly related to alcohol use. Evidence on the relationship between alcohol and breast cancer has been accumulating, but hasn’t … Continued
As our last article explained, the recent Tulane University study on low-carb versus low-fat diets found an advantage in weight loss for the low-carb group. But let’s take a look at this study from a more long-term viewpoint. It’s one thing to eat a low-carb diet for a year and lose weight. But what happens … Continued
In our previous article, we took a look at the recent Tulane low-carb versus low-fat diet study. We can get some perspective on this diet by looking at the analysis from Canada that was published in the same week. This study examined 48 randomized trials of the “name-brand” diet programs. Interestingly, 20 of these trials … Continued