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
Numerous studies are revealing a direct correlation between chronic inflammation and certain cancers. Cancer development appears to be linked to elevated levels of C-reactive protein (CRP), which is produced when inflammation occurs. While acute inflammation (lasting no more than a few days) is our body’s normal response to an injury or infection, chronic inflammation may … Continued
Recent studies are showing the benefit of a therapeutic approach to Cognitive Behavioral Stress Management programs. Learn more from The Block Center.
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
Studies are showing a link between sugary beverages and recurrent colon cancer. Learn more from our team of integrative professionals at The Block Center.
Though much has been written about the rising cost of healthcare, little has been done to help slow this growing problem. However, one need look no further than integrative therapies for a solution that will not only yield genuine and significant cost savings, but will also favorably impact patient care. Integrative therapies have the potential … Continued
Everyone has heard the adage “You are what you eat.” And few would argue about the negative impact of a junk food diet on our overall health. More recently, however, research is emerging that suggests that diet can affect not just our physical well-being, but our mental health and our behavior as well! For example, … Continued
There are few individual herbs that I believe actually shrink tumors in patients. That said, we have seen some cases of high-dose, multi-targeted herbal treatments that, combined with a diet and exercise program to re-balance terrain, have had some impressive results with specific cancers. There are several herbs that have very interesting early-stage research suggesting … Continued