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CoQ 10 may reduce the risk of developing melanoma and reduce recurrence
Reports indicate anticancer activity with higher blood levels of CoQ 10 (reduced risk of melanoma development, recurrence and progression.) Why do we rarely hear about this? Very few human studies have been conducted to confirm these findings. (imagine that…no profit potential…no money to conduct this study) What is CoQ 10?...
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Anticancer Nutrition: Protein 101
The main point on protein is that you want to consume as much of your daily protein requirements from a variety of low fat sources, such as legumes (beans, peas, lentils, soy, nuts and nut butters), deep, cold-water fish (salmon, sardines, mackerel, cod), poultry (skin removed) and whey (a milk protein.) You...
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Anticancer Lifestyle: Stress Reduction 101
One of the key pillars of integrative oncology is stress reduction. The majority of us intuitively recognize the link between stress and the immune system. How many times in your life have you come down with a cold or other viral infection shortly after periods of high-stress? Now, imagine...
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Anticancer Nutrition: Fats 101
Dietary fats are essential components of our daily nutritional intake, but the amount and type of fats have a large impact on the development of cancer, cardiovascular disease, systemic inflammation, oxidation, immunity and numerous other important aspects of health and disease. This article provides a basic understanding of the various...
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Anticancer Nutrition: Sugar & Insulin 101
The Basics: How does insulin work? In a healthy person, insulin helps turn food into energy — in an efficient manner. The stomach breaks down carbohydrates from food into sugars, including glucose. Glucose then enters the bloodstream, which stimulates the pancreas to release insulin in just the right amount. Insulin, a...
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Anticancer Nutrition: 7 Important Anti-Cancer Diet Tips
Point #1: Limit The Amount Of Fat In Your Diet Studies suggest that diets higher in the bad fats: Increase the risk of developing cancer (especially more aggressive cancers) and cancer progression. Suppress the immune system and increase inflammation in the body. Increase the risk of dying from numerous cancers...
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What Is Integrative Oncology? (**Free Patient Guide**)
Integrative Oncology uses the best evidence-based treatments (i.e. surgery, chemotherapy, radiation therapy, acupuncture, massage, stress reduction, herbal/botanicals, etc.) with the following goals: Treating the cancer Preventing recurrence Reducing side effects and symptoms Integrative Oncology encourages living a healthy lifestyle to help the body in its’ innate abilities to fight and prevent cancer....
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One of the best videos you will see on integrative oncology & living an “anti-cancer” lifestyle
Dr. David Servan-Schreiber was one of the most influential physicians in our field of integrative oncology, and in this wonderful lecture you will learn why. His book, Anti-Cancer: A New Way Of Life, remains an international best-seller and one that I recommend to most of my patients. If you...
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12-minute yoga slows cellular aging, improves cognitive function and reduces depression
This remarkable study explored the effects of a convenient 12-minute, daily yoga practice on a group of psycho-emotionally taxed caregivers. What they discovered is truly amazing. In their study, the researchers compared two groups of study participants. The first group, the yoga group, were instructed to practice a chanting meditation, “Kirtan...
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Consuming foods rich in omega-3 fatty acids reduces fatigue & inflammation in breast cancer survivors
A new study, reported in the Journal of Clinical Oncology, found that breast cancer survivors have less fatigue if they consumed higher quantities of foods rich in omega-3 fatty acids (a major component of an “anti-inflammatory diet“). The researchers studied the potential effects of dietary omega-3 versus omega-6 in a...
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