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 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 … Continued
Written by Dr. Keith I. Block, MD “We got it all.” Words every cancer patient loves to hear. And it is indeed news worth celebrating. However, you shouldn’t be fooled into thinking this favorable pronouncement means treatment is over and you can go back to life as it was before cancer. Consider this: What is … Continued
Tumors are gluttons for glucose. They consume blood sugar at a rate ten to fifty times higher than normal tissues. PET scans, which detect glucose consumption, have shown that the higher the rate of glucose accumulation in cancer cells, the more aggressive the tumor – that is, the more invasive and likely to metastasize it … Continued
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
Hearing your oncologist say “there is nothing more that we can do for you” is undeniably traumatic and distressing. What he or she is essentially saying, however, is that there is nothing left in the conventionalarsenal that can be done to eradicate the cancer. But this doesn’t necessarily mean that there is nothing else that … Continued
Pumpkin Filling — Vegan “Cheesecake-Style” 2 cups raw cashews, soaked in water 1 hour or in refrigerator overnight, drained 11⁄2 cups cooked, unsweetened pumpkin pureed (fresh or canned) 2/3 cup high heat canola or grapeseed oil or non-hydrogenated buttery spread (e.g., Earth Balance) 1⁄2 cup pure agave syrup or pure maple syrup 1 tablespoon fresh … Continued
Chocolate Almond Flour Crust 1¼ cup blanched almond flour 1/8 teaspoon sea salt ¼ teaspoon baking soda 2 tablespoons high-heat canola or grapeseed oil 2 tablespoons pure agave syrup 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract ½ cup non-dairy, grain-sweetened chocolate chips (Sunspire) melted over low heat (“double-boiler” method or pot resting in larger … Continued
My diagnosis took me completely by surprise. I was 54 years old, owning my own personal growth business, feeling well, and enjoying my life. Some minor menopausal symptoms prompted me to schedule a visit with my doctor. It was shortly after that visit that I received the news: I had Stage 4 ovarian cancer. You’re … Continued
For many years, there have been questions around whether or not there is a connection between dairy intake and cancer risk. For instance, a 2013 observational study found that breast cancer patients whose diets – following their cancer diagnosis – contained higher proportions of high-fat dairy products, were more likely to die from breast cancer … Continued
Omega-3 fatty acids are polyunsaturated fatty acids that are essential for health and necessary for many functions in the body. Because they’re not produced in our bodies, they must be acquired through supplements and/or diet. Some dietary sources of omega-3s include: salmon, sardines, tuna, mackerel, trout, and flax. The metabolism of omega-3 fatty acids produces … Continued