April 21, 2023
Summary In part 1 of this blog series, we discussed the surprising connections between breast cancer and the microbiome. Many factors can cause a dysfunctional microbiome (dysbiosis), such as processed foods, antibiotics, and stress. Fortunately for us, dysbiosis is not only preventable but reversible! The new research emerging about the...
April 4, 2023
Life tends to move fast after receiving the unsettling news of a cancer diagnosis. Starting almost immediately, patients are pressured to make life-changing decisions without much time to take a step back, research, and weigh their options. If yourself or a loved one has recently been diagnosed, we want you...
February 21, 2023
Summary As the first Integrative Hallmark of Cancer, the compromised immune system weakens the body’s defense against the onslaught of pathogens or the growth of cancer. The immune system is spread throughout the body, present in various organs and tissues, including the bone marrow, thymus, and gastrointestinal (GI) tract. Cancer...
January 27, 2023
Summary Emerging research shows that the gut microbiome is a key player in the development and progression of breast cancer. Factors that negatively impact the microbiome are diet, obesity, and antibiotic usage. Dysbiosis (dysfunctional microbiome) contributes to breast cancer by weakening the immune system, impacting critical hormone balance, and rendering...
November 7, 2022
Summary: As one of the leading screening tools for prostate cancer, the PSA test is recommended routinely for men 50 years of age and above—but this test is far less accurate and specific than you may think Screening for prostate cancer can lead to false positives, and the diagnostics and...
August 24, 2022
Summary: Recognizing and avoiding BPA is key to eliminating it from the body In addition to plastic containers and water bottles, BPA is found in unlikely places, such as printed receipts and dental fillings BPA can be eliminated by supporting liver detoxification and cultivating a healthy microbiome with organic foods,...
August 17, 2022
Summary: How would you react if I told you that 95% of the people in this world have a toxic chemical in their bloodstream? (Calafat et al., 2005) If you’ve ever turned on the news or shopped at a grocery store, you’ve likely heard about BPA. Bisphenol A is a...
February 21, 2019
For years, the alternative community has successfully utilized high dose vitamin C for cancer treatment. However, despite evidence, the debate regarding whether or not vitamin C is an effective cancer therapy continues to linger on in conventional oncology, limiting patients’ access to this beneficial treatment. To clear up the confusion,...
January 1, 2019
Thanks to a number of promising mouse research studies*, the link between fasting and cancer has been called to attention, with fasting being explored more and more as a potential healing technique. Although research for humans is currently minimal, fasting has been used as a way to improve health for...
June 19, 2018
It’s no secret that spending time in nature has inherent therapeutic benefits. For years, even the modern medical community has acknowledged a link between mental and emotional states and outdoor activity. However, recent scientific studies have turned their attention to a technique known as earthing, discovering evidence of the substantial...
November 14, 2016
At Hope4Cancer, we talk quite a bit about detoxification. It’s one of our seven key principles of non-toxic alternative cancer treatment and an important aspect of our holistic approach to healing. To understand detoxification, it is important to first understand toxins themselves. What is a toxin? Many of us equate...
September 13, 2016
For something so vital to living, it’s surprising how rarely oxygen crosses our minds. The average person, at rest, takes about 16 breaths per minute. This adds up to about 960 breaths an hour, 23,040 breaths a day, 8,409,600 a year . . . and even more if you exercise...
August 2, 2016
A significant healing issue that we often see in our patients when they arrive at Hope4Cancer is heavy metal toxicity. Excessive amounts of lead are often detected in screenings, along with aluminum, mercury, nickel and uranium to name a few. Heavy metals can be toxic to the body and contribute...
July 12, 2016
Detoxification has numerous physical benefits, but it can deliver incredible mental results as well. Studies show that detoxifying your body can sharpen your mind. Toxins are everywhere — from the air we breathe to the water we drink to the food we eat. But removing toxins from the body is...
June 27, 2016
When most people hear the word “inflammation,” they picture something familiar — a swollen ankle, a red scrape, or a sore throat. These are signs of acute inflammation, the body’s natural and necessary response to injury or infection. It brings immune cells to the site of damage, clears out harmful...
June 6, 2016
The immune system is remarkably complex, but for the most part, it does a tremendous job of protecting our body. But keeping those shields up requires maintaining a certain balance and harmony. And as we’ve discussed before, all of us face threats every day that work to undo that harmony—everything...
May 16, 2016
We’ve all heard the connection between sugar and cancer, that sugar “feeds” cancer cells, that it causes cancer, or may cause cancer to spread more quickly. And while we all know we need to cut sugar from our meals, it’s often hard to do in the typical Western diet. A...
April 21, 2016
GMOs are a hot topic in the world of food. However, even though they’re frequently discussed in the mainstream, many people aren’t exactly sure what they are or why they matter. They’re also confused about how to purchase the best produce for themselves and their families. Are GMOs dangerous? Are...
April 20, 2016
Cancer is a shocking, life-changing experience. It can trigger severe emotions that are difficult for many people to process and verbally articulate. Through research and experience, however, I’ve found that writing can be an extremely effective alternative to talk therapy. It’s a highly therapeutic form of expressive therapy that helps...
April 12, 2016
Back in 2006, Dr. Tony Jimenez, our medical director, was in Johannesburg, South Africa, to conduct a study of a new medical supplement. South Africa has one of the highest prevalences of HIV in the world, and Dr. Jimenez wanted to measure how this new supplement might improve the quality...
March 21, 2016
For many, cancer treatment is all-consuming. Day in and day out, patients are told what to do and when to do it. So, naturally, they’re often a little unsure about what comes next when they finally hear the words, “You’re cancer-free!” I always tell people there’s no singular solution. For...