Functional Medicine Hormone Testing

In this video Amy Myers, MD explains the functional medicine hormone testing that she does in her functional medicine clinic Austin UltraHealth.  When we talk about risk factors for breast, uterine, ovarian and prostate cancer – it’s not what is the total amount of estrogen you have in your body but rather how you breakdown … Continue reading Functional Medicine Hormone Testing

Reduce your risk of breast cancer by 21% by simply eating one more serving of veggies a day

According to research, eating more vegetables daily can help lower your risk of developing breast cancer by as much as 21 percent. The paper, which was published in the European Journal of Cancer, analyzed various studies via meta-analysis to confirm if women who followed diets high in fruit and vegetables did have a lower risk of developing breast cancer. … Continue reading Reduce your risk of breast cancer by 21% by simply eating one more serving of veggies a day

Tips for reducing your risk of breast cancer at any age

Aside from keeping us in good physical condition, a study has shown that regular exercise can help prevent breast cancer. However, the American Institute for Cancer Research (AICR) warns that even though exercise like brisk walking can help reduce the risk of breast cancer among women of all ages, only a handful of Americans are aware of this fact. … Continue reading Tips for reducing your risk of breast cancer at any age

Lycopene, the pigment that gives tomatoes their color, is one of the most powerful anti-cancer agents yet discovered

Whether or not tomatoes are your favorite part of a salad (or pizza), there are certainly good reasons to include as many of them in your diet as possible. One of the greatest reasons is the fact that the lycopene that gives tomatoes their beautiful color is one of the most potent anti-cancer agents yet discovered … Continue reading Lycopene, the pigment that gives tomatoes their color, is one of the most powerful anti-cancer agents yet discovered

Sensational new theory of how cancer lives and grows

Did Otto Warburg get it all wrong? This new theory overturns everything we thought we knew about the biology of cancer.In the 1930s, Nobel Laureate Otto Warburg suggested that cancer cells produce the bulk of their energy by breaking down glucose in the absence of oxygen, a process called glycolysis. The Warburg effect, as it … Continue reading Sensational new theory of how cancer lives and grows

OXIDATION: THE KEY TO CANCER AND DEGENERATIVE DISEASE

"Even for cancer, there is only one prime cause. Summarized in a few words, the prime cause of cancer is the replacement of the respiration of oxygen on normal body cells by a fermentation of sugar." - Dr. Otto Warburg, the recipient of the Nobel Prize in Medicine, in 1931 and again in 1944. Oxidation … Continue reading OXIDATION: THE KEY TO CANCER AND DEGENERATIVE DISEASE

Boron, a trace mineral, found to be a potent cancer-preventing substance

  What’s the common denominator between arthritis and prostate cancer? The answer is boron. An often-overlooked trace mineral, boron reportedly plays a big part in ensuring healthy joints, strong bones, and prevention of certain cancers, according to an article from Natural Health 365. Boron is naturally obtained from eating plant-based food. In the human body, it can … Continue reading Boron, a trace mineral, found to be a potent cancer-preventing substance

Presence and amount of gut bacteria can predict how fast pancreatic cancer cells grow

Pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma, or PDA, is the most common and by far the most lethal form of pancreatic cancer. Pancreapedia reports that it is extremely aggressive, and for most patients their only hope of survival hinges on the total surgical removal of the tumor. Unfortunately, such tumors cannot be removed in upwards of 90 percent of cases, making … Continue reading Presence and amount of gut bacteria can predict how fast pancreatic cancer cells grow

Dr. Thomas Rau Addresses Living With Cancer And Other Chronic Diseases In the Swiss Secret To Optimal Health

Media attention is newly focused on the recurrence of cancer in both Elizabeth Edwards and White House Press Secretary Tony Snow. Many people are confused over the statements about Mrs. Edwards having "incurable but treatable" cancer. For years, at his clinic in Switzerland, Dr. Thomas Rau has been helping people with cancer and other chronic … Continue reading Dr. Thomas Rau Addresses Living With Cancer And Other Chronic Diseases In the Swiss Secret To Optimal Health

A holistic approach to cancer therapy

The current situation Thorough analysis of the situation in the field of cancer therapy shows that dissatisfaction with the range of treatments offered by orthodox medicine has grown among patients and many of the doctors treating them. More and more patients are rejecting the aggressive forms of therapy used by orthodox medicine and seeking treatment … Continue reading A holistic approach to cancer therapy