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 ... [Read More]
Dr. Lawenda Discusses The Use Of Natural And Complementary Therapies In Cancer Care
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 ... [Read More]
Breast Cancer Risk, Curcumin, Vitamin D, Genetics And More
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 ... [Read More]
Curcumin Reduces Side Effects of Chemotherapy and Radiation
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 ... [Read More]
Supplements and Phytonutrients For Skin Cancer Prevention
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 ... [Read More]
Reduce Radiation Skin Reactions With My Favorite Natural Product
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 ... [Read More]
Cocktail Of 6 Plant Extracts Kills Cancer Cells
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 ... [Read More]
Anti-Inflammatory Medications May Increase Survival In Cancer Patients
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, ... [Read More]
My New Favorite Prostate Cancer Supplement
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 ... [Read More]
Is There Any Other Anti-Cancer Botanical Compound As Exciting As Curcumin?
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 ... [Read More]
Inflammation 101: The Fuel That Feeds Cancer
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 ... [Read More]
Food As ‘Chemo’? Targeting cancer using a whole food approach
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 ... [Read More]
Curcumin (a natural compound in curry) enhances the effects of chemotherapy
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 ... [Read More]
