Research has recently uncovered a number of health benefits from consuming nuts from helping to control blood sugar, to lowering cholesterol, and providing protein. Different types yield different dividends: Almonds provide calcium and omega 3 fatty acids, and Brazil nuts offer a source of selenium. A study in British Journal of Cancer, June 2016, reports uncovering … Continued

Chemotherapy patients face an intimidating list of side effects, especially those with advanced disease who must go through multiple regimens.  At the Block Center, using supplements is one of the ways that we help patients avoid chemotherapy-induced fatigue and improve their overall quality of life. A large number of supplements have published clinical trial data … Continued

An old clinical study has initiated a new discussion about whether polyunsaturated fat is really better for your heart than saturated fat.  Replacing saturated fat with polyunsaturated fats high in linoleic acid (corn, safflower, soybean, sunflower, cottonseed oils) was a mainstay of dietary advice to lower cholesterol and prevent cardiovascular disease for many years.  Recently, … Continued

We are happy to introduce the translated publication of Dr Block’s book, Life Over Cancer, into Korean. The book was translated by staff members of Holon Cancer Immune Center in Seoul, led by Dr Jong-Gyun Lee. The Holon Center’s website is http://www.isongdo.com. Publication of the volume was carried out by FirForest Publishing in Seoul, Korea … Continued