Recent research has found a reduction in skin cancer incidence in mice who have been given the equivalent of a cup of strong coffee followed by exercise. Read the full article here.
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April Food Recommendations
Based upon availability as well as their health benefits, these are great foods to include in your diet this month: click here.
Foods That May Prevent Cancer
A diet rich in cruciferous vegetables may help improve success of treatments for breast cancer. These findings suggest that these vegetables may also help reduce the risk of breast cancer. So, what is the cruciferous vegetables? There are many: broccoli, cauliflower, cabbage, mustard greens, collard greens, kale, turnip greens, and […]
Arsenic in Food Supply
This is another article summarizing the risks of arsenic exposure with rice consumption. This includes baby formulas, putting infants at particular risk. Click here.
BPA in contact with Your Food
Please be aware that the movement to ban BPA in plastics that are used in food packaging was defeated. Put simply, foods that are packaged in plastic are likely exposed to BPA. BPA then leaches into the food and then to the body. BPA exposure has been implicated in reproductive […]
Health Food for Easter!
There is more and more compelling evidence on the anti-inflammatory nature of cocoa. Dark chocolate and cocoa have been shown to reduce inflammation, lower blood pressure, reduce stress hormones, improve insulin sensitivity, reduce weight, reduce migraines and TMJ, among other benefits!! So, this Easter, fill your baskets with dark chocolate–to […]
Helpful vs. Unproven Cancer Treatments
This is an excellent summary of adjunctive cancer treatment care. Listen to Dr. Kaczor’s videa by clicking here.
Veggies to Prevent Cancer
Here is a list of vegetables which may offer protection against cancer. Just yet another reason to eat your veggies!!! Click here.
Vitamin D–Not just for your bones
Great article summarizing the importance of Vitamin D in our diets. While RDA’s have been based upon bone health, we are learning that higher levels may be helpful for reducing risk of cancer, depression, fatigue, and supporting immune function. I generally recommend 1,000 – 2,000 IU of Vit. D3 daily, […]
Modified Citrus Pectin for Cancer Treatment
This article summarizes the potential mechanism for the benefits of Modified Citrus Pectin (MCP) as part of cancer treatment. Research is also showing that MCP increases immune function. Read article here.