What is oxidation? It’s iron rusting, a sliced apple turning brown and aging skin that wrinkles. Oxidation means the loss of an electron from an atom or molecule. Because atoms and molecules like to have their full complement of electrons, the loss of one (or more) makes them seek replacements. In other words, the atom … Continued
Cherry-Berry Crumble Makes 8 servings
In “Life Over Cancer,” Dr. Block details “the healing power of the terrain.” It is, in fact, an integral part of the Life Over Cancer program. As he explains in the book, the importance of a patient’s biochemical environment (their terrain) was something that he’d begun thinking about as a medical student. He was carrying … Continued
Would you share integrative tips for early stage triple negative breast cancer survivors who are now NED? Dr. Keith Block There is a lot we still don’t know about triple negative breast cancer patients and what diet and lifestyle might contribute to their well-being. However, there are some intriguing clues to processes that might be going … Continued
You’ve heard us say many times that not all fats are created equal. And while it’s important that cancer patients limit their overall intake of fat, they should also watch the kind of fat they eat. So, which fats are “good fats” and which fats are “bad fats?” We’ll start with one of the bad … Continued
Cancer is not something you want to face alone. Processing complex information, making decisions, and taking appropriate action are just too overwhelming without support. As anyone with the disease knows, cancer can be such a stressful experience that patients often struggle to maintain clarity, equanimity, and inner peace. That is why assembling your personal A-Team … Continued
A few readers have recently asked us about agave, and why we rank it higher than honey in our “star” system ranking. We hope this will answer your questions: Our star system for sweeteners works like this: 3-star sweeteners are the least concerning, 2-star sweeteners are less concerning, 1-star sweeteners are more concerning but OK … Continued
There’s a lot of information about cancer prevention and cancer treatment available on the internet. Sometimes it’s hard to tell what’s fact or fiction. Here we’re addressing five common cancer beliefs – and shedding light on which are true, which are false, and which need a little more explanation. 1. If you’re trying to lose … Continued
We're on a soup kick here at the Block Center. And with below-zero temperatures here in the Chicago area, can you really blame us? Soups are great during these winter months – serve with crusty whole wheat bread for a quick and comforting meal, and reheat leftovers for a delicious lunch the next day! … Continued
African Tomato Stew serves 6 Ingredients: 2 Tbsp canola or grapeseed oil 2 onions, chopped 6 garlic cloves, minced 1 Tbsp chili powder 2 tsp ground cumin 5 cups water 1-8 oz can tomato sauce 1-28 oz can diced tomatoes 2 cups collard greens, chopped 2 tsp sea salt ¾ cup almond butter Directions: … Continued