Research is revealing new hope for those suffering from renal cancer: AANP – Bark Extract Attacks Renal Cancer Cells But Not Healthy Cells – (Tuesday, November 6, 2012) –A new study concludes that the compound englerin A, a relatively new renal cancer treatment extracted from the bark of the African plant phyllanthus englerin, […]
Cancer
Dangers of BPA
This is a nice overview on the dangers of BPA. Among the risks: “According to Environmental Defence, even low-level exposure to BPA, or 4,4’-(propane-2,2-diyl)diphenol, is linked to infertility, heart disease, miscarriage, behavioural problems, and predisposition to breast and prostate cancer”. It has also been linked to childhood obesity. A common […]
Limit Red Meat, Please
Please understand the overall picture. Recent research is confirming the link between red meat and both colon and bladder cancers. They are finding that this is due to the proteins and iron found naturally in the meat. I would love to see research regarding the difference, if any, between 100% […]
Multivitamins May Help Reduce Risk of Cancer in Men
Good news! A simple way for men to potentially reduce their risk of cancer–keep taking your multivitamin. You may want to discuss the best formula for your overall health needs and certainly get a good quality version! Read more here. And keep eating those fruit and veggies that are high […]
Strive for Healthy Weight
The AANP has released research results indicated that obesity is associated with increased risk of cancer regardless of diet. So work with your healthcare provider to optimize your weight–diet and exercise.
Gluten–Please stop eating it . . .
If you haven’t noticed by now, I am a firm believer that we must eliminate gluten from our diets in order to sustain and/or return to a healthy state. Many ask “why” and the answer is long. The bottom line is that wheat has become so altered (many call it […]
Mammogram–More Information
I get lots of questions about the value and risk of regular mammograms. This article sheds some additional information on the use of mammograms. I generally recommend waiting to start screening until after the age of 50 years old, but advise monthly breast self-exams (BSE’s) starting at 20 years old. […]
Potential Problems with Chemotherapy
This is interesting research suggesting that certain chemotherapies may actual sustain tumor growth and make it more difficult to arrest cancer. I will endeavor to study this more, but recommend that you read the article and discuss this with your oncologist if you are considering cancer treatments.
Using Natural Medicine to Improve Cancer Treatment Outcomes
Watch this video to learn more!
Use Caution with Calcium and Vit. D Supplementation
Specifically in this study, men being treated for prostate cancer and supplemented calcium and Vit. D were found to have a greater risk of cardiovascular disease and even more aggressive prostate cancer. These supplements had been recommended due to the increased risk of osteoporosis in men being treated with hormone […]
