This is an absolutely wonderful article chronicling a naturopathic physician’s healing process from breast cancer. I cannot say it better than she does. Please read!
Cancer
Folic Acid May Increase Risk of Breast Cancer
Please read: SYNTHETIC “folic acid” supplementation has been associated with an increased risk of breast cancer.There has been much confusion about folic acid versus folate–including using the terms interchangeably. However, they are NOT the same and many people cannot convert the synthetic folic acid that is used in supplements. Foods […]
“New” Plastics Continue to be “Worrisome”
As “banned” plasticizers (chemicals added to soften and/or strengthen plastics) are be replaced by “new” agents, the health worries regarding use of plastics persists. Please read the attached article. Bottom line: AVOID PLASTICS. Buy in bulk. Avoid packaged foods–even using the meat market as opposed to the pre-packed meats can […]
Melatonin May Lower Risk of Prostate Cancer
A review from the AANP: TUES., JAN. 21, 2014: JUST-RELEASED NATURAL HEALTH STUDYMELATONIN MAY LOWER PROSTATE CANCER RISK: New evidence suggests that higher levels of melatonin, a hormone involved in the sleep-wake cycle, may decrease the risk for developing advanced prostate cancer. (Melatonin is a hormone produced exclusively at night […]
BPA Exposure is Linked to Prostate Cancer
Research is indicating a link between bisphenol A (BPA) exposure and an increased incidence of prostate cancer. Even low level exposures appear to increase the risk later in life. This is simply yet another reason to avoid BPA as much as possible: have your receipts emailed to you, avoid plastic […]
Avoid BPA
We’ve heard more and more frequently about the dangers of BPA. Hormone disruption is high on the list–and researchers are finding that the changes can be hereditary. In other words, changes in a mother may cause changes in her babies! So, please avoid plastics, use electronic receipts, avoid canned foods, […]
Sugar Consumption Linked with Higher Rates of Endometrial Cancer
Long title–but I can summarize further. Sugar feeds cancer and reduces our immune function. Don’t eat sugar. Read more here.
Steps to Preventing Cancer
Yes, there are many things that we can do to reduce our risk of developing cancer. Bottom line is a healthy life-style: including lots of fruits and veggies in our diets as well as healthy fats and proteins, exercise, and sleep all impact our ability to stave off cancers. Read […]
Folate vs. Folic acid
There is a lot of confusion out there regarding whether or not “folic acid” (Vitamin B9) is safe to supplement. The answer likely lies in the form being supplemented. Folic acid has been the most common form of Vitamin B9 in our supplements. But our diet contains folate (think foliage). […]
Dirty Dozen Endocrine Dysruptors
Check out EWG’s new Dirty Dozen list of endocrine dysruptors. These are chemicals that can adversely impact your hormones. Click here.
