Forest Bathing: A Peaceful, Enjoyable Way to Fight Cancer
Have you ever contemplated the connection between tuberculosis and cancer? Of course, you haven’t. Why would you? Well, as it turns out the discovery of an ancient forest treatment to boost immune function was used successfully to treat tuberculosis and has now been discovered to be a powerful tool in eradicating cancer and other chronic diseases.
Black Raspberries: The David and Goliath of Cancer Treatments
If Goliath were cancer, then David would have to be the tiny black raspberry that rose to fame as the deep purple superstar of the berry world when Ohio State University (OSU) scientists discovered its powerful abilities to fight cancer. Dr. Gary D. Stoner, one of the world’s leading researchers of berries, and his team were studying the impact of ellagic acid on esophageal tumors and found that black raspberries carried higher levels than the other berry varieties they tested. They also identified anthocyanins, responsible for the berry’s dark color.
Add Sunshine to Your Day with Vitamin D
Perhaps you’re already familiar with a healthy body’s key nutrient – vitamin D3. It’s arguably the most important essential nutrient, working to keep your bones strong and inflammation in check while reducing your risk of developing chronic disease or improving disease outcomes. Vitamin D3 tends to be the one supplement doctors strongly suggest their patients take. In fact, most oncologists will tell you they take it as part of their own cancer prevention strategy, and while there are a variety of ways to obtain this essential hormone, the most simply effective way is free for the taking – the sun.
AICR Offers Advice On Oral Cancer Prevention and Care
Oral cancer has been on my mind lately with the recent national attention given to an increased risk of cancer and respiratory disease for teens and young adults who vape along with adults who use tobacco or drink a lot of alcohol. Each year, rates of oral cancers continue to increase, so when I read an article from the American Institute for Cancer Research (AICR) on oral cancer prevention and care during treatment, I thought you might find it as interesting as I did for turning these trends around.