Patrick Quillen, PhD, CNS, RD, author of Beating Cancer with Nutrition, recently presented a session on nutrition and cancer during The Truth About Cancer's Ultimate Live Symposium. There, he shared some interesting facts about the healing power of nutrition and natural cancer treatments, including many facts you won't hear about in conventional medicine doctor's offices. Dr.…
Do cell phones cause cancer? As with any type of science looking at this type of issue, it's going to take decades to come to a definitive conclusion. Meanwhile, though, more and more studies are painting a picture suggesting that cell phone radiation is not completely safe and could very well be carcinogenic. I don't…
It's no secret that genetic, hormonal and environmental factors all seem to play a role in breast cancer. When it comes to alcohol and breast cancer risk specifically, a May 2016 study provides even more insight suggesting that lifestyle factors — including how much alcohol a woman drinks — really matters. Danish researchers published a…
It’s the sentence straight out of every woman’s nightmare: “You have breast cancer.” In 2015, more than 60,000 women will hear those words and be diagnosed with ductal carcinoma in situ (DCIS), or stage 0 breast cancer. For most, the recommended course of action will be a lumpectomy, where a cancerous lump is removed — some…
Whey protein benefits are extensive, including helping to burn fat, build lean muscle, boost your immune system and prevent disease. Whey is so effective because it provides a more absorbable source of high protein than nearly any other type of food or supplement, and it's easy to digest. Whey protein is one of the most…
Millions of women suffer vaginal yeast infections every year — including painful infections that re-emerge just when you think they're gone for good. In fact, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, estimates show that around 75 percent of all women will have a vaginal yeast infection at some point in their lives!…
While it's possible to get all of the vitamins and minerals you need from careful food selection and a nutrient-dense diet, research shows many women still experience at least one type of nutrient deficiency, if not more. So vitamins should a woman take on a daily basis, and what are the best vitamins for women…
Most of us have been there: experiencing excessive farting that feels out of our control and causes a whole heck of a lot of embarrassment. While the average person farts nearly every day, some people deal with a bloated stomach and excessive flatulence more often than others. One of the most aggravating things about having…
The term jaundice is derived from the French word "jaune," meaning yellow, which make sense because that's exactly what jaundice does — it causes the skin and eyes to have a yellow discoloration. Neonatal jaundice is one of the most common conditions requiring medical attention in newborn babies. Approximately 60 percent of term and 80…
Amylase, protease and lipase are the three main and most vital digestive enzymes your body utilizes to digest food. A growing number of health problems can be linked to nutrient malabsorption due to a lack of digestive enzymes. Amylase has the responsibility of helping your body process carbohydrates into simple sugars while protease breaks down…
