541-323-3833Ask the Doctor: Soy and Breast Cancer
Q: As a breast cancer survivor, should I eat or avoid soy? — Amanda in Bartlesville A: New research indicates that soy foods decrease the risk of breast cancer recurrence. Naturopathic oncologist Dr Tina Kaczor states: “As the following studies show, evidence suggests there is no increased risk of recurrence for any subpopulations of breast cancer survivors (eg, pre- or postmenopausal, estrogen receptor positive or negative, those on or off hormonal treatments). Further, soy consumption lessened risk of all-cause mortality with increasing levels of consumption.”...
Read MoreI’ve finished cancer treatment. Now what?
Join us Sunday, January 6th 2013 on KRMG radio FM 102.3 to discuss tips for preventing cancer recurrence after completing conventional therapy. Some of the resources that we’ll discuss: — How healthy cells can regulate cancer growth and prevent cancer recurrence. Check out this video. — For colon cancer survivors, a simple diet change that increases the odds of living cancer free by 79%. — For breast cancer survivors, an herb that increases survival by 51%. — How to use exercise to cut the risk of cancer recurrence in half. Seeking personalized guidance on how...
Read MoreWhat Should I Eat if I Have Cancer?
Eat a rainbow of plants. Plants have a variety of cancer fighting compounds that target tumor stem cells, activate the self-destruct button on abnormal cells, balance sex hormones, and decrease inflammation. Plant fiber controls bad bacteria in the colon, so that you don’t recirculate cancer-stimulating “bad” estrogens. Eat lots of spices. Herbs and spices are nature’s pharmacy. Plants make these as self-defense chemicals against sun exposure, infection, and predators. For humans, the spices are powerful tools against both cancer and infection. Spice up your food with...
Read MoreMore Than Just a Good Night’s Sleep: What Melatonin Can Do For You.
While melatonin is best-known as a sleep aid, it also regulates the immune system. For people with cancer, melatonin has many important benefits: Activates the “self destruct” process in tumor cells. Doctors call this apoptosis. Blocks estrogen receptors, like the breast cancer drug tamoxifen. Decreases the creation of estrogen, like the breast cancer drug Arimidex. Protects bone marrow cells during chemotherapy, reducing the likelihood of a chemotherapy dose reduction or chemotherapy-related infection. Protects the lining of the stomach during chemotherapy or radiation. Supports...
Read MoreWhat is Evidence-Based Natural Medicine?
Evidence based medicine uses medical research to guide and inform medical decisions. There is a growing body of research regarding the benefits of natural products and lifestyle choices in both cancer prevention and cancer treatment. Naturopathic oncologists apply this research in their practice of evidence-based naturopathic medicine. There is a lot of information online regarding natural healthcare options for people with cancer. Some of this is useful and reliable. Some of it is questionable. And some of it can be hard to interpret and use. When looking at health information, here are...
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