While we've done articles about cancer-causing foods that you want to make sure you're NOT eating, I wanted to discuss some simple anti-cancer solutions you can incorporate into your diet. For example, I'll explain ways to improve your body's ability to detoxify, and list some of the top cancer-fighting foods, drinks, herbs and supplements. 1. Lower…
Colon cancer, also called colorectal cancer when it affects the rectum as well, is one of the most prevalent types of cancer. The third most common cancer (after breast and lung cancers), approximately 4.4 percent of men (1 in 23) and 4.1 percent of women (1 in 25) will be diagnosed with colorectal cancer in…
Cancer is recognized worldwide to be a major health problem affecting millions of people each year. More than 1.9 million people in the U.S. alone were diagnosed with cancer in 2022. The good new is there are certain foods — so-called cancer-fighting foods — that can help combat cancer. Cancer is a systemic disease with…
As cancer and metabolic disorder rates rise simultaneously, researchers have evaluated the effects of nutrition and what types of diets have a greater impact for cancer prevention. A recent review of data found that when looking at a plant-based diet vs. keto diet, two diets that have become popular in oncology, plant-based eating may have…
Cancer is a systemic disease with various causes, some of which include a poor diet, toxin exposure, nutrient deficiencies and to some extent genetics. One extremely important way to prevent and/or treat cancer is nutritionally, through eating a nutrient-dense diet and avoiding things that are known to increase cancer risk. But for many people navigating…
One of the most common questions I have been asked over the years is “what is the best diet for cancer?” And while I don’t claim to be a cancer curer, I do believe there is sufficient evidence that there are certain healing foods, herbs and treatments that can help to fight and prevent cancer.…
Are a plant-based diet and breast cancer treatment options related? That could be the case, according to a 2017 animal study. But first, let's take a step back: About on in eight women in the United States will develop invasive breast cancer over the course of her lifetime. That's 12 percent of women in the…
Are you looking for an all-natural supplement that boosts your energy, supports fat loss and helps detox heavy metals like lead and mercury from your body? If so, a freshwater algae called chlorella may be exactly what you need. Native to Taiwan and Japan, this superfood is rich with phytonutrients, including amino acids, chlorophyll, beta-carotene, potassium,…
When it comes to functional foods, the turkey tail mushroom may top the list. Named for the colorful fall-like palette of stripes it adorns that favor the plume of feathers on turkeys, turkey tail mushrooms have been brewed for thousands of years by the Chinese as medicinal teas. It's been used as early as the…
In the world of dietary supplements, diindolylmethane (DIM) has been gaining popularity for its potential health benefits. Whether you're a fitness enthusiast, health-conscious individual or someone exploring natural remedies, understanding DIM supplements is essential. What exactly is it, and what are the potential benefits and drawbacks of taking a DIM supplement? Let's find out what…
