Written by Dr. Keith I. Block, MD We all have “those” moments.  When, in mid-sentence, we lose our train of thought.  Or, we put down our car keys and run for the phone, forgetting where we left those keys just minutes later.  Generally, we laugh these moments off, attributing them to a lack of sleep … Continued

Written by Jacki Glew, MS, RD, LDN – Clinical Nutrition Manager for the Block Center for Integrative Cancer Treatment Does sugar feed cancer?  Well, yes and no.  Um, OK – yes. All cells use sugar – aka glucose – for their primary fuel source, so sugar does indeed feed all cells.  But if you’ve ever … Continued

Note: Read this week's blog posts, "Be Fit or Be Fatigued," and "Defying the Odds: The Art of Visualization," below. Let's start a dialogue!  We invite you to comment* on our blog postings as well as on other reader’s comments. At the end of the month, all comment writers will be entered in a monthly … Continued

Written by Dr. Keith I. Block, MD With my recent blogs, I hope you are starting to understand why I believe an integrative medical plan can save your life.  Yes, while most cancer patients don’t die from their disease, they unfortunately and unnecessarily can die from the complications associated with the disease and its related … Continued

The dietitians at The Block Center have put together some delicious recipes and treats to enjoy during these cold winter days: Cornbread African Almond Soup Lasagna Rolls Almondsan Sprinkle “Egg” Nog

Written by Dr. Keith I. Block, MD As I’ve discussed in recent blog entries, most patients don’t die from cancer, they die from the complications associated with the disease and its treatment.  And the most deadly of these cancer-related complications is infections, particularly pneumonia.  This problem is closely linked with the depleted number of white … Continued

As I have been advising patients for thirty years now, and as you read in my blog from last week, most cancer patients don’t die from cancer, they die from the complications associated with the disease and its treatment.  Knowing this empowers you to take the steps needed to prevent these complications from arising in … Continued

Written by Jacki Glew, MS, RD, LDN – Clinical Nutrition Manager for the Block Center for Integrative Cancer Treatment The holidays are here but that’s no excuse to take a holiday from healthy eating.  Here are some recipes that I’ve made during my weekly cooking class at the Block Center.  Believe it or not, I can … Continued

Written by Christine Ranieri, Block Center Dietetic Intern The Healthy Dozen Powerfoods are mostly plant foods that contain potent anti-cancer compounds.  A few of them reach their full anti-cancer benefits in supplement form, but all of them can be incorporated into your everyday meals.  In addition to being powerful weapons in your cancer-fighting arsenal, these … Continued

It may come as a shock to learn that most people with cancer don’t die from their disease.  Rather, they die far more often from the complications associated with cancer and its treatments.  Therefore, it follows that taking steps to prevent or mitigate these complications can be a life-saving strategy. Among the more common complications … Continued