In “Life Over Cancer,” Dr. Block details “the healing power of the terrain.” It is, in fact, an integral part of the Life Over Cancer program. As he explains in the book, the importance of a patient’s biochemical environment (their terrain) was something that he’d begun thinking about as a medical student. He was carrying … Continued
Would you share integrative tips for early stage triple negative breast cancer survivors who are now NED? Dr. Keith Block There is a lot we still don’t know about triple negative breast cancer patients and what diet and lifestyle might contribute to their well-being. However, there are some intriguing clues to processes that might be going … Continued
There’s a lot of information about cancer prevention and cancer treatment available on the internet. Sometimes it’s hard to tell what’s fact or fiction. Here we’re addressing five common cancer beliefs – and shedding light on which are true, which are false, and which need a little more explanation. 1. If you’re trying to lose … Continued
For patients whose immune function is compromised from chemotherapy, avoiding the flu is a necessity. This is because patients undergoing treatment for cancer are more vulnerable to complications like pneumonia if they do get the flu. In Life Over Cancer, Dr. Block details his recommendations for an immune support program. At the foundation of this self-care program is, of course, the Life Over Cancer diet. These are a few additional recommendations that can help support immune function.
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
Makes about 2 dozen small squares 2 cups medjool dates, pits removed 2 cups raw walnut pieces ¾ cup cocoa powder Pinch sea salt, finely ground 1. Place walnuts in a food processor along with pitted dates, cocoa powder, and salt. Process until a moist, crumb-like dough has formed. Spread into an 8×8 … Continued
Recipe Adapted from Cancer Survivors Guide, p. 190 Serves 4 Ingredients: 1 bag (16 ounces) frozen stir-fry vegetables OR mixture of frozen (broccoli, bell peppers, cauliflower, etc.) 1 ½ cups cooked or canned beans (your favorite kind), rinsed and drained Or other 1 pkg. of protein alternative: seitan, … Continued
According to breastcancer.org: About 1 in 8 U.S. women (just under 12%) will develop invasive breast cancer over the course of her lifetime. In 2011, an estimated 230,480 new cases of invasive breast cancer were expected to be diagnosed in women in the U.S., along with 57,650 new cases of non-invasive (in situ) breast cancer. … Continued
8 Serving (Courtesy of Ted’s Recipes) 2 cups uncooked quinoa (rinsed and drained) 3 cups seedless cucumbers circular cut 1 medium size onion cut half moon and thinly sliced 1 tablespoon black sesame seeds 1 ½ tablespoon crushed red peppers 1 cup rice vinegar ¼ cup sesame oil ¼ cup canola oil 4 tablespoons tamari … Continued
Why do peas have such a bad reputation? They’re a good source of several vitamins, including vitamin C, vitamin A and vitamin K. They’re also a great source of B vitamins and provide some important minerals, including magnesium, phosphorus, potassium and iron. And they can be quite tasty! If you don’t believe us, try this … Continued