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Treating Depression Naturally With Saffron or Curcumin

Jun 25, 2017 Brian D. Lawenda, M.D.

If you have been diagnosed with depression (the most common form) you are not alone: greater than 25% of adult women and 15% of adult men are prescribed antidepressants, in the U.S. (reference). In the oncology population, the percentages are likely ...
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Topics Covered: Featured Posts, Manage Side Effects Without Drugs, Supplements and Botanicals

Dr. Lawenda Discusses The Use Of Natural And Complementary Therapies In Cancer Care

May 15, 2017 Brian D. Lawenda, M.D.

KNDU/NBC TV "Living Well" Show: Dr. Lawenda Discusses The Use Of Natural And Complementary Therapies In Cancer Care (May 13, 2017) https://vimeo.com/217566345 ...
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Topics Covered: Featured Posts, Manage Side Effects Without Drugs

Breast Cancer Risk, Curcumin, Vitamin D, Genetics And More

Apr 9, 2016 Brian D. Lawenda, M.D.

Breast Cancer Risk Can Be Determined From A Biopsy A landmark Harvard study found that the risk of breast cancer can be predicted by looking at the percentage of dividing cells from a routine breast biopsy. If this tissue analysis (called ...
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Topics Covered: Defy Cancer with Stress Reduction, Featured Posts, Manage Side Effects Without Drugs, Supplements and Botanicals, Tests You Should Take

Curcumin Reduces Side Effects of Chemotherapy and Radiation

Apr 8, 2016 Brian D. Lawenda, M.D.

If I had to choose one botanical supplement, it would be the turmeric extract, curcumin. I've written about this before, but I want to highlight again why I love it: It reduces systemic inflammation It reduces systemic oxidation (free ...
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Topics Covered: Featured Posts, Supplements and Botanicals

Supplements and Phytonutrients For Skin Cancer Prevention

Oct 27, 2015 Brian D. Lawenda, M.D.

Non-melanoma skin cancers are by far the most common type of cancer, and if you have already had prior skin cancer, your risk of developing additional skin cancers is 1000% greater than for those who have never had skin cancer. Whether you ...
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Topics Covered: Supplements and Botanicals

Reduce Radiation Skin Reactions With My Favorite Natural Product

Dec 3, 2013 Brian D. Lawenda, M.D.

Out with the old, in with the new: Prior to this study, the #1 product that I have been recommending to patients to help them minimize a common radiation skin reaction (called "radiation dermatitis") is a natural botanical, Calendula (an extract ...
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Topics Covered: Manage Side Effects Without Drugs, Supplements and Botanicals

Cocktail Of 6 Plant Extracts Kills Cancer Cells

Nov 25, 2013 Brian D. Lawenda, M.D.

A recent study reports on some exciting information about using a combination of 6 anticancer plant compounds to kill breast cancer cells. Before I discuss this study you need to understand a little background... Why I Believe Attacking Cancer On ...
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Topics Covered: Supplements and Botanicals

Anti-Inflammatory Medications May Increase Survival In Cancer Patients

Oct 6, 2013 Brian D. Lawenda, M.D.

Why is it important to reduce inflammation? If you are a frequent reader of our IOE blog you already know how important it is to keep inflammation in your body down as much as possible after a cancer diagnosis. In particular it is the longstanding, ...
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Topics Covered: Conventional Treatments, Supplements and Botanicals

My New Favorite Prostate Cancer Supplement

Jul 19, 2013 Brian D. Lawenda, M.D.

If you have prostate cancer or are at risk of developing prostate cancer (essentially, everyone with a prostate) this should be of interest to you. Eating a diet rich in whole plant foods (vegetables, fruits, grains, nuts, legumes) has been shown to ...
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Topics Covered: Supplements and Botanicals

Is There Any Other Anti-Cancer Botanical Compound As Exciting As Curcumin?

Mar 18, 2013 Brian D. Lawenda, M.D.

Curcumin is one of the hottest plant polyphenol extracts being researched, today. Until recently, I was unaware of the extensive history of curcumin research...dating back over 170 years!  In the last 10-years, alone, there have been over 4,600 ...
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Topics Covered: A Diet that Defies Cancer, Supplements and Botanicals

Inflammation 101: The Fuel That Feeds Cancer

Nov 11, 2012 Brian D. Lawenda, M.D.

I think most of us typically think of inflammation as our body’s protective response to injury and infection. Without it, we’d be in serious trouble (unless we lived in a sealed bubble.) If it were only that simple… Inflammation comes in two ...
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Topics Covered: A Diet that Defies Cancer, Avoid and Eliminate Toxins, Defy Cancer with Exercise, Defy Cancer with Stress Reduction, Supplements and Botanicals

Food As ‘Chemo’? Targeting cancer using a whole food approach

Aug 26, 2012 Brian D. Lawenda, M.D.

The data supporting anticancer activity in natural supplements is extensive. Unfortunately, oncologists and patients are hampered by the paucity of high-quality clinical trials in deciding which supplements might improve clinical outcomes.  Designing ...
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Topics Covered: A Diet that Defies Cancer, Supplements and Botanicals

Curcumin (a natural compound in curry) enhances the effects of chemotherapy

Oct 24, 2010 Brian D. Lawenda, M.D.

Multiple studies have demonstrated the anti-cancer and anti-inflammatory effects of curcumin, a natural compound found in the yellow spice, turmeric (used in curry.) Research seems very promising suggesting that adding supplemental curcumin (likely ...
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Topics Covered: A Diet that Defies Cancer, Supplements and Botanicals

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