The start of summer and the prospect of longer and warmer days are welcome for many. But with the warmer days comes more time in the sun and with it an increased risk of skin cancer. One in five Americans will experience skin cancer in their lifetime (1). With this high statistic, learning how to […]
What you eat on a regular basis, and even how you cook it, can play a big role in protecting your health or even increasing your risk for cancer. However, adopting a healthy and balanced diet may help reduce your risk of developing cancer. Several foods are especially good at keeping cancer away and several […]
Changes occur in the breast from the time of adolescence all the way into menopause. Some of these changes are normal, and others can be irritating, painful, or indicate a more serious condition. As such, it’s important to know what a normal breast looks and feels like, how to perform a self-check breast exam, and […]
Your microbiome plays a vital role in multiple health issues. While many healthcare providers in holistic medicine have considered gut health as one of the most important factors in addressing health issues, conventional medicine may have started seeing the light, especially with increasing literature highlighting the cancer-microbiome connection. Studies suggest that your microbiome may both […]
Early-onset cancer describes cancers that occur in adults less than 50 years. While cancer can affect anyone, it is much more common in older adults. However, in recent decades, there has been an increase in the incidence of early-onset cancer. As you would imagine, this trend has caused a lot of worry in the medical […]
Your body needs some sunlight to function at its best and to fulfill its vitamin D needs, but if you live in a sunny part of the world, then you may be getting too much. Wearing sunscreen and staying out of the sun where possible are good strategies for avoiding excessive sun exposure. But both […]
Cancer is a condition that many individuals experience, with the most common cancers being breast, prostate, and lung cancer. There is a range of standard and holistic remedies that can be used to help relieve cancer and the side effects of standard cancer medications. These remedies can be used separately as well as in combination. […]
To keep your body healthy, you need more than just exercise and healthy eating. You have to evaluate and lower your risks of developing certain diseases in the future. There are so many factors, both genetic and environmental, that can increase the risk of a condition, like breast cancer. One of the important factors that […]
Certain types of cancers are related to your hormones. Most notably, breast and prostate cancer, but also testicular, ovarian, uterine, and endometrial cancer, among others. This is why ensuring your Hormone circuit is well balanced is one of the best ways to protect yourself against such cancers. But because each person’s hormone profile is unique, […]
Fasting is not just a new trend aimed at weight loss, although it has become one of the most popular ones used by people that are on all types of diets – whether ketogenic, paleo, plant-based, or even the Standard American Diet. It goes way back and spans many different cultures and traditions, such as […]
