It is a common misconception that plant-based diets don’t provide an adequate source of iron, potentially leading to an iron deficiency. This misconception likely comes from a concern about iron absorption. Iron from plant-based foods is non-heme iron, which is, in fact, a little harder for our bodies to absorb than heme iron, which comes … Continued
Biopsies are a medical procedure most often used to diagnose and stage cancer. They also play a critical role in helping physicians determine the best treatment options for a patient’s specific disease. Yet many patients are not only reluctant to do a biopsy, in some cases, they’re refusing to do them. In this blog we’ll … Continued
In our previous blog article, we reviewed the issue of supplement purity. Now, let’s consider the issue of supplement potency. When we use the term potency, we’re referring to two things: (1) the strength and freshness of the supplement, and (2) the quantity or concentration of active ingredients. These factors can vary greatly among supplements … Continued
Most people are surprised to learn that neither the FDA nor any other regulatory agency ensures the potency or purity of dietary supplements. Equally concerning, manufacturers don’t have to get FDA approval or provide the FDA with safety data prior to making them available for sale! It isn’t until a product is on that market … Continued
Back in the early nineties, I was looking for strategies to help my patients better tolerate some of the more invasive cancer treatments, including chemotherapy. So, when I came across some of the research of Dr. Bill Hrushevsky, the pioneer in the field of chronomodulated chemotherapy, it was a “light-bulb” moment for me. Dr. Hrushevsky … Continued
In the early years of his practice, Dr. Block was seeing two distinct patient groups: the first, a conventionally-treated patient population, the second, patients who used alternative treatments. The conventionally-treated patients often responded well to their cancer treatment; however, they struggled with the side effects. Patients who chose only alternative therapies tolerated their treatments well, … Continued
Back in February, Dr. Block participated in an extended version of Robin Daly’s Yes To Life (yestolife.org) radio show on UK Health Radio. Titled “Pioneers in Integrative Oncology,” Dr. Block was selected to participate as one of 6 panelists who “have made a hugely significant contribution to the evolution of cancer care, paving the way … Continued
As mentioned in our previous two posts, back in February Dr. Block was one of 6 participants in an extended version of the Yes To Life (yestolife.org) radio show on UK Health Radio. Hosted by Robin Daly, each of the panelists was asked a series of questions. To listen to the show in its entirety, … Continued
As mentioned in our previous post, back in February, Dr. Block was one of 6 participants in an extended version of the Yes To Life (yestolife.org) radio show on UK Health Radio. We are posting a transcript of each of the questions Dr. Block answered here on our blog. To listen to the show in … Continued
Back in February, Dr. Block participated in an extended version of Robin Daly’s Yes To Life (yestolife.org) radio show on UK Health Radio. Titled “Pioneers in Integrative Oncology,” Dr. Block was selected to participate as one of 6 panelists who “have made a hugely significant contribution to the evolution of cancer care, paving the way … Continued