Dr. Keith I. Block Fish oil is in the news again, thanks to reports about a research study conducted by Dr Theodore M. Brasky and colleagues linking high blood levels of the fish oil constituents EPA (eicosapentaenoic acid) and DHA (docosahexaenoic acid) to an increased risk of high-grade prostate cancer in American men. This study … Continued
When you see a new cancer patient at the Block Center, what is different about your process than a typical hospital? As a new cancer patient at the Block Center, your visit will begin with a detailed evaluation of your medical records, clinical and integrative assessments, and questionnaires on your lifestyle and medical history. We … Continued
Blueberry Tart with Lemon Cashew Cream Serves 6-8
This salad packs a healthy punch! Here's a rundown of ingredients and their health benefits: Avocado – packed with biotin, a vitamin that prevents brittle hair and nails and dry skin Blackberries and Raspberries and Blueberries – loaded with the fiber, vitamins, and antioxidants that are crucial for helping the body to age well Spinach … Continued
Research showing a link between cell phone use and cancer continues to mount. Though preliminary, it is of some concern, particularly in light of how many of us use cell phones and how often we use them. Most recently, researchers at Tel Aviv University (read the press release announcing the study here) compared what they … Continued
No-Egg Salad Sandwiches Makes 8 sandwiches
Recently, we were asked our opinion about carrageenan, an ingredient used as a thickener in many organic dairy products, dairy substitute products, natural and vegan products, as well as in many conventional food products. It appears there is some cause for concern with carrageenan, much of it based on the research of a UIC College … Continued
Jani’s Jammin’ Potato Salad Serves 8 Recipe courtesy of Jani – one of our cancer survivors!
Medicinal mushrooms contain compounds that can enhance the effectiveness of chemo while reducing side effects such as nausea, vomiting, and loss of appetite, as well as suppress metastasis and increase levels of natural killer cells. One type of mushroom compounds, beta-glucans, has been shown to boost the cancer-fighting powers of the immune system's cyto-toxic T … Continued