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Anti-Cancer

Anti-Cancer

Hormesis in Anticancer Therapy: Enhancing Treatment with Balanced Therapy

Finding the right balance in cancer therapy is crucial. Many patients explore various interventions, hoping to enhance their treatment,...

Apr 817 min read

What is your "Litmus" Test? Taking Measures to Get Stronger

What is your "Litmus" Test? Taking Measures to Get Stronger

What is your "Litmus" Test? Taking Measures to Get Stronger

As I speak to cancer patients daily, many of whom have been ambushed by a devastating diagnosis, I frequently pose the proposition to...

Jan 9, 20243 min read

Shocking New Statistics on Colorectal Cancer: What you can do about it!

Shocking New Statistics on Colorectal Cancer: What you can do about it!

Shocking New Statistics on Colorectal Cancer: What you can do about it!

Here’s a stunning new statistic in the ongoing war on cancer: The number of adults under 55 diagnosed with colorectal cancer (CRC) has...

Jul 18, 20234 min read

Cancer Screening

Cancer Screening

Cancer Screening

Questions from the Clinic: How effective is cancer screening? What is the best overall way to avoid cancer? How Effective is Cancer...

Jan 30, 202310 min read

Sugar Processing

Sugar Processing

Sugar Processing

Questions from the Clinic: What is the role of sugar in the body? How does the body process sugar? Does the body process fruit, juices,...

Jan 13, 20239 min read

Antioxidants for Radiation Protection

Antioxidants for Radiation Protection

Antioxidants for Radiation Protection

Questions from the Clinic: Hey doc, I know radiation is dangerous and may damage normal cells in certain doses. How do I reduce or avoid...

Sep 7, 20229 min read

Chemotherapy-Induced Peripheral Neuropathy (CIPN)

Chemotherapy-Induced Peripheral Neuropathy (CIPN)

Chemotherapy-Induced Peripheral Neuropathy (CIPN)

Questions from the Clinic: What is chemotherapy-induced peripheral neuropathy (CIPN)? What sorts of treatments lead to CIPN most...

Aug 22, 20228 min read

Does diet or fasting impact cancer outcomes?

Does diet or fasting impact cancer outcomes?

Does diet or fasting impact cancer outcomes?

Questions from the Clinic: What is a ketogenic diet? Does adoption of a ketogenic diet make cancer treatments more effective and easier to

Aug 8, 20229 min read

Can Alkaline Water Impact Cancer?

Can Alkaline Water Impact Cancer?

Can Alkaline Water Impact Cancer?

Questions from the Clinic: What is alkaline water? Is there any scientific evidence to suggest that drinking alkaline water will fight...

Jul 6, 20228 min read

Hyperthermia Therapy for Cancer

Hyperthermia Therapy for Cancer

Hyperthermia Therapy for Cancer

Questions from the Clinic: What is hyperthermia? Are there different kinds of hyperthermia therapies? In which cancers are hyperthermia...

Jun 3, 20227 min read

Chronotherapy, Circadian Rhythms and Cancer

Chronotherapy, Circadian Rhythms and Cancer

Chronotherapy, Circadian Rhythms and Cancer

Questions from the Clinic: What is cancer chronotherapy? Do circadian rhythms influence the efficacy of cancer drugs? Can other...

May 9, 20228 min read

How Lifestyle Factors May Affect Cancer Risk and Outcomes

How Lifestyle Factors May Affect Cancer Risk and Outcomes

How Lifestyle Factors May Affect Cancer Risk and Outcomes

Questions from the Clinic: Hey doctor, I've kept up with the standard cancer screening recommendations, but so have some of my friends...

Apr 14, 20221 min read

Marijuana and Cancer

Marijuana and Cancer

Marijuana and Cancer

Does marijuana have any value as a therapy for patients with cancer? If so, what compounds are responsible for its anti-cancer properties?

Feb 10, 20229 min read

Supplements and Cancer

Supplements and Cancer

Supplements and Cancer

Questions from the Clinic: Should I add this supplement to my program now? If so, how do I tell if it is working? Curcumin Curcumin is...

Jan 14, 20229 min read

How to Manage Cancer

How to Manage Cancer

How to Manage Cancer

Things you can do to manage cancer.

Jan 4, 20225 min read

Surgery, Circulating Tumor Cells, and the Spread of Cancer

Surgery, Circulating Tumor Cells, and the Spread of Cancer

Surgery, Circulating Tumor Cells, and the Spread of Cancer

Does surgical intervention increase or otherwise influence the number of circulating tumor cells in cancer patients

Dec 20, 20218 min read

Melatonin In Cancer Treatment

Melatonin In Cancer Treatment

Melatonin In Cancer Treatment

Can melatonin supplementation impact cancer development in a non-cancer patient? Can it affect cancer growth rates when added to standard...

Oct 14, 20219 min read

Exercise and Cancer

Exercise and Cancer

Exercise and Cancer

Benefits of exercise and the impact on cancer.

Jun 15, 20217 min read

Returning to the Spotlight: High-Dose Vitamin C in Cancer Therapy

Returning to the Spotlight: High-Dose Vitamin C in Cancer Therapy

Returning to the Spotlight: High-Dose Vitamin C in Cancer Therapy

Long known as the anti-scurvy substance, vitamin C is an essential dietary supplement commonly found in fruits and vegetables.

Jun 1, 20216 min read

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