Evidence of the ability of inflammation to both initiate and fuel cancer has been accumulating since at least the 1980s. In fact, any chronic inflammatory disease – such as arthritis, bronchitis, fasciitis, colitis, and asthma – can increase the risk of cancer. For example, according to a 2000 study, approximately one in every ten patients with … Continued
By Keith I. Block, MD Insomnia and other sleep disorders are quite common among people with cancer, occurring in about one out of every three cases on average. In my clinical experience, most patients with advanced cancer have disorderly sleep, which can include difficulty entering into deep sleep, fitful sleep and nightmares, and serious trouble … Continued
There’s been a lot of talk about the potential health benefits of flaxseed, and whether it can help prevent or fight breast cancer. But does the talk actually have any scientific basis? According to a recent review article published in Integrative Cancer Therapies, it does! As reported in the review, newly-diagnosed breast cancer patients who … Continued
Ingredients: 4 Kale leaves, chopped, removing stems 1 cup quinoa, cooked and cooled 2 celery stalks 1 cup tofu, brick, marinated, then diced 1/2 cup blueberries 2 tbsp sunflower seeds Dressing 3 tbsp olive oil 3 tbsp balsamic vinegar 3 tsp whole grain mustard 3 tsp maple syrup 8 basil leaves, minced salt and black … Continued
Adapted from Cherrapeno.com Serves 3-4 Ingredients: 4 portabella mushrooms 2 cloves garlic 1 small red onion, finely diced ½ red or orange bell pepper, finely diced 1 small red chili pepper, finely diced 1 tsp dried rosemary or 1 spring, fresh 4 springs Thyme fresh, or 1 tsp dried 2-3 tbsp Sherry, optional Drizzle canola … Continued
Ingredients: 1 small watermelon, diced 1 cup blackberries 3 tbsp fresh mint sliced 1 lime, juice and zest Instructions: Dice watermelon and place in a serving bowl. Top with blackberries. Zest the lime and set aside. Roll the lime, pressing on it gently to loosen the juices. Cut it in half and squeeze the lime … Continued
In our previous blog article, we looked at the potential impact of exposure to electromagnetic fields (EMFs). Today, we’ll look at another part of the electromagnetic spectrum: blue light. We don’t usually see blue light, but as you may know, white light is made up of all of the different spectra of visible light, … Continued
We’ve had several people recently ask if cancer patients should be concerned about the potential impact of electromagnetic fields (EMFs). Unfortunately, the research available today doesn’t provide us with a clear cut understanding of just what the impact of EMFs might be. We do know that the presence of electromagnetic fields are increasing all around … Continued
Serves 4 *Adapted from Vegetarian Times Ingredients: Pesto: 1 garlic clove 2 packed cups carrot top leaves and stems, set aside a few for garnish 1⁄2 packed cup cilantro or parsley leaves 1/3 cup +1 tbsp chopped walnuts, divided 1⁄2 cup Nutritional yeast or Armesan –Vegan Parmesan cheese (Optional) 1 1⁄2 tsp white balsamic vinegar, … Continued
A recent study claiming to debunk the efficacy of resveratrol has prompted some questions about the use of resveratrol supplements for cancer patients. The study claims to have found that resveratrol is not helpful with either cardiovascular or cancer risk, or with longevity. It comes from an interesting source: the inCHIANTI study, a study of … Continued