It seems like an especially cruel twist of fate: Never smoking and dying of lung cancer. It’s true that smoking accounts for nearly nine out of ten cases of lung cancer. But, quite a few non-smokers get it as well. If almost all lung cancer cases are smoking-related, how can it be that it’s still […]
Longtime readers of this newsletter know mushrooms are among the most powerful foods for treating and preventing cancer. Some of the best cancer remedies are concocted from mushroom extracts. Today let’s take a closer look at the Japanese enoki mushroom, also known as golden needle, velvet foot and winter mushroom. Discover what this wonder-fungus can […]
Whether you’re enjoying tacos, enchiladas or chips and salsa, one of the best parts of Mexican food is the rich, creamy guacamole. At least in my humble opinion. In addition to giving a pop of flavor to just about any dish, guacamole can also help you fight cancer. Why guacamole? Here’s the delicious story… The […]
Prostate cancer is an odd disease. One on hand, it’s the most common male cancer in all the world. But on the other hand, different countries have dramatically different rates of prostate cancer.1 At first glance, it seems like diet must play a roll. Let’s take a closer look at the reason for the differences […]
Few candies are as vividly memorable as Skittles, with their “taste the rainbow” taglines and vibrantly hued ad campaigns. They’re a go-to favorite for most kids and are often positioned at kid-eye-level in stores to make access that much easier. But if those bags of candy had a big “Caution: Poisonous Cancer-Causing Chemical Inside” sticker […]
Ovarian cancer is one of the most deadly cancers of our time. It affects one in five women and results in a terrifyingly high death rate. If caught early, nine out of ten patients survive. If caught late, those odds drop to one in ten.1 Sadly, many women don’t know that they’re suffering from ovarian […]
Calcium is the most abundant mineral in your body. Most of it – 99 percent – is stored in your bones and teeth. The remaining one percent is in your blood, for the normal function of muscles, nerves, and blood vessels. Calcium is clearly important to your health, but does that mean you should take […]
Half of all men will develop some form of cancer during their lives, compared to one in three women. Why the significant difference? Until 2017 the focus was on men’s more unhealthy lifestyles and more stoic personalities which leads them to defer medical treatment, but research since then suggests the reasons may be more complex […]
It’s a mineral best known for preventing anemia, but a bigger problem is that too much can increase your risk of cancer. I’m talking about iron. Knowing your iron status and finding ways to reduce your levels if they’re too high is an important strategy for staying cancer-free. The first animal experiment showing how iron […]
Scientists are pointing to one supplement that can slash the risk of a variety of cancers in patients at high genetic risk. The scientists call the new findings “unexpected,” “exciting,” and “vitally important.” What is this powerful supplement? A constituent of oats, peas, and beans… I’m talking about, wait for it… good old fashioned dietary […]
