CANCER, RESILIENCE AND THE IMMUNE SYSTEM

CANCER, RESILIENCE AND THE IMMUNE SYSTEM

The big news in the world of cancer treatments is the near-miraculous recovery of former President Jimmy Carter, who suffered from an advanced skin cancer, melanoma, that spread to his brain and lungs.[28] President Carter was given a drug called Keytruda®, which...
REFLECTING BACK ON 2015

REFLECTING BACK ON 2015

With 2016 upon us, I look back on 2015 with countless moments of recognition and realization. I am realizing that I need to be present in the moment, which is easier said than done. What passed in 2015 cannot be reclaimed. A moment is a short time, passing in a...
FASTING IS THE BEST WAY TO DETOXIFY

FASTING IS THE BEST WAY TO DETOXIFY

Fasting, a common part of the human experience throughout the course of evolution, holds the key to optimal health. Not only does fasting play a role in cultural and religious traditions, it also aids in weight loss, neural protection, cancer defense and more. When we...
IS ADDICTION RUINING YOUR LIFE?

IS ADDICTION RUINING YOUR LIFE?

Drug addiction has been recognized as a society-wide problem in United States since the 1970s; when we saw the beginning of the “War on Drugs.” In 1971, President Nixon declared drugs “Public enemy number one.” Since then, billions of dollars have been poured into the...
OUR BODIES ARE PHARMACIES

OUR BODIES ARE PHARMACIES

Introduction: All living species, including humans, are equipped with full-spectrum pharmacies and we make medicine naturally on demand. According to scientists, humans or Homo sapiens appeared on the Earth around 200,000 years ago.[1] Although we have made strides in...
NEW RESEARCH ON TURMERIC AND CANCER

NEW RESEARCH ON TURMERIC AND CANCER

Turmeric has long been known for its anti-inflammatory and cancer inhibiting properties. New research is shedding additional light on the effects of this powerful herb. Curcumin, one of turmeric’s main active compounds was recently shown to decrease melanoma cell...
CANCER PATIENT CASE-STUDIES: INTEGRATIVE ONCOLOGY

CANCER PATIENT CASE-STUDIES: INTEGRATIVE ONCOLOGY

Cancer is the fastest growing disease in the United States. It is also the second leading cause of death in the U.S., only behind heart disease by a few thousand deaths.[2] Major Cancers and Estimated New Cases in 2015[3] Cancer Type Prevalence Prostate 220,800 Breast...
HOUSEHOLD CHEMICAL TOXINS: HOW TO PREVENT EXPOSURE

HOUSEHOLD CHEMICAL TOXINS: HOW TO PREVENT EXPOSURE

What’s in your cleaning products, cosmetics and hygiene products? Broad Impact Household Chemicals: Americans use up to $14 billion in cleaning products each year.[1] Cleaning supplies, along with personal care products and pesticides, are the primary source of...
FISH OIL RESEARCH

FISH OIL RESEARCH

Interesting New Fish Oil Research Omega-3 fatty acids have been studied extensively over the past twenty years. There is a preponderance of evidence demonstrating the cardiovascular and nervous system benefits of fish oil. However, two new studies illustrate some of...
ASHWAGANDHA INFLAMMATION AND YOUR DNA

ASHWAGANDHA INFLAMMATION AND YOUR DNA

Ashwagandha, long revered in Ayurveda, is gaining a reputation in the West as an excellent herb to control inflammation. A new study sheds light on how ashwagandha may be doing this. NF-kappaB (NF-κB) is a transcription factor; these proteins control what genes are...