Healing Power of the Terrain: Blood Circulation

In the last in our series on the “terrain,” we’ll take a look at Blood Circulation. When you are healthy, your blood is neither too thin nor too thick. If it becomes too viscous, it is in a state of hypercoagulation. This can happen when you have cancer: tumors cause clot-forming platelets to become overactive, … Continued

Ask Dr. Block: Which integrative treatments are right for me?

Are all integrative treatments evidence based? How do we know which is right for our situation?  The evidence base for integrative treatments varies for different treatments. Some integrative therapies, such as St John’s Wort for mild to moderate depression, or hypnosis for easing the surgical experience, have been tested in randomized controlled trials. Some, on the … Continued

Integrative Cancer Treatment: A Caregiver’s Recommendation

The letter below was recently forwarded to us from a gentleman whose wife is battling breast cancer. We truly appreciate his kind words and eagerness to tell others about integrative cancer treatment and the positive effects it can have in patients' lives. We'd like to share his recommendation with you. Dear Friend,  I'm sorry this … Continued

When it comes to Chemotherapy, Timing’s Everything

Keith I. Block, MD When scheduling a health exam or procedure, most patients make their appointments based on convenience and availability. Research suggests there’s something else they should take into account: Timing.  Timing, as in the administration of any drugs they may be given, and timing, as in their own “biological clocks.”   We now know … Continued

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