541-323-3833Broccoli Extract Targets Breast Cancer Stem Cells
From Science Daily: “Current chemotherapies do not work against cancer stem cells, which is why cancer recurs and spreads. Researchers believe that eliminating the cancer stem cells is key to controlling cancer.” Sulforaphane, an extract from broccoli, successfully destroyed these cancer stem cells in human breast cancer cells as well as in mice.
Read MoreNighttime Lights Suppress Melatonin
If you’re seeking better sleep, try switching up your nighttime lightbulbs to lower wattages. In a Harvard Medical School study, people in a dimly lit room made the sleep hormone melatonin 2 hours before bedtime, while those in a brightly lit room didn’t make melatonin until 23 minutes before bedtime. Other research has linked low melatonin levels to increased risk of hypertension, breast cancer, and type 2 diabetes, so this simple switch could make a big difference.
Read MorePublication: Are Breast Thermograms Accurate Enough to Use?
In the Natural Medicine Journal, Dr. Neubauer discusses breast thermography and breast cancer screening. Read the article and join the conversation here. Natural Medicine Journal is the official journal of the American Association of Naturopathic Physicians.
Read MoreIV vitamin C improves quality of life in breast cancer patients
A German study of 125 breast cancer patients finds that intravenous vitamin C improves quality of life., and that it can be used safely during chemotherapy or radiation. Patients who received intravenous vitamin C concurrent with their chemotherapy or radiation had significant improvements in their tolerance of conventional therapy. Intravenous vitamin C is a pro-oxidant, not an antioxidant, so it can be used concurrently with many chemotherapy or radiation therapy regimens. Read the study here. Interested in using IV vitamin C therapy as part of your cancer care program? We can partner you...
Read MoreAsk the Doctor: Thriving Through Chemotherapy
Q: My wife is starting chemotherapy for breast cancer next month. What can we do to help her stay healthier during treatment? Is there anything we can do to help the chemotherapy work better? — Ron in Jenks, Oklahoma A: Eating well, exercising, and taking nutritional supplements are keys to thriving through chemotherapy. For breast cancer survivors, exercising 30 minutes daily reduces the risk of dying from breast cancer by 50%. A diet rich in plants and whole, unprocessed foods can help your wife to fight cancer more effectively. Ground flax seed is especially beneficial. 3 TBS of...
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