June 20, 2016
As technology continues to improve in the medical field, doctors are finding new (and earlier) ways to detect cancer. While we certainly applaud early detection and awareness, many of these tests can actually cause more harm than good. And to make matters worse, studies are showing the cancers being detected...
June 20, 2016
I’ve talked a lot about the limitations – and even the dangers – of conventional cancer therapies. In fact, even when conventional therapies have some success against cancer tumors, their effectiveness against cancer stem cells is almost nonexistent. As you know, stem cells carry the information needed to create every...
May 23, 2016
As a result of conventional cancer treatments, including surgery and radiation, I meet with many patients who are left with temporary or permanent lymphedema. In fact, several of the people we see at our clinics are already afflicted with this side effect. And while we unfortunately can’t reverse it, we can...
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 25, 2016
When we hear “circulatory system,” most of us probably think of the blood vascular system, comprising the heart and blood vessels. However, the body has another, often overlooked circulatory system: the lymphatic system. And I can tell you that it plays an important role in our health. The lymphatic system includes lymphoid...
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 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 15, 2016
In both news reports and now in TV ads, the concept of bio-immunotherapy has been a hot topic for several years. But as amazing as these products are portrayed, I’m often asked how these wonder drugs work and whether they have any lurking dangers. What is Bio-Immunotherapy? Any discussion about...
February 16, 2016
When you think about cancer treatment, what immediately jumps to mind? If you’re like most people, it’s probably some combination of surgery, chemotherapy and radiation therapy. However, these conventional therapies can actually make things worse by damaging the immune system instead of healing it. I witness every day how they’re counterproductive...
January 21, 2016
Fat is bad for you. No, fat is good for you! Wait, eat this fat but not this one. If you’ve listened to the news over recent years, you’re likely a little confused about fat in your diet. I know I get that question a lot! The truth is fat is an...
January 18, 2016
One unanticipated impact of cancer is weight loss, which affects as many as 40 percent of cancer patients, and is not necessarily a side effect of conventional treatment protocols. While some patients may welcome shedding a few pounds as they treat their cancer, weight loss can also be a sign the...
December 28, 2015
Exercise. It’s a word that means different things to different people. Some of us see it as a natural endorphin booster and welcome release. Others view it as something to dread and avoid at all costs. And others still have a sporadic relationship with it, which never develops into anything...
November 9, 2015
Have you ever wondered why if a natural therapy fails to heal cancer then it’s the fault of the therapy, but if chemotherapy fails, it’s the fault of the patient? They are told their tumor just didn’t respond to the treatment, not that the treatment wasn’t appropriate! In the alternative cancer treatment field,...
November 5, 2015
Ever wonder what grass tastes like? What it would be like to juice and drink it? Well, I’m not talking about your garden-variety blue grass or zoysia. I’m talking about the superfood wheatgrass! Wheatgrass is a variety of grass that is used for its therapeutic and nutritional properties such as...
October 8, 2015
Have you ever had the chance to drink pure coconut water directly from the coconut? If you haven’t, I highly recommend it. It’s one of life’s great pleasures — a moment of true, delicious authenticity. Besides the refreshing taste, did you know that coconut water has incredible health benefits as well? Marketers...
June 21, 2015
The image that you see here combines the before and after color Doppler ultrasound images for a thyroid cancer patient following 3 weeks of treatment at Hope4Cancer Treatment Centers*. The red color indicates active blood flow. Within 3 weeks, we witness a remarkable disruption of about 80% of the tumor vasculature (blood flow in the...
June 11, 2015
Question: Quick … what is more powerful than the world’s largest electromagnet? Answer: A bag of Nacho Cheese Doritos, of course. This attraction actually has a name. Its called the “Dorito Effect”. Food Addiction Is Real We live in an obesogenic society. The term “obesogenic environment” refers to “an environment that promotes gaining...
September 16, 2014
6 Key Things To Do To Help You Sleep Better Did you know that many of our health issues come from years of not going to sleep at the right time and in the right way? Good sleep is necessary for optimal health. Hormone levels, proper digestion, body weight and...
July 30, 2014
The 9 Major Side Effects of Chemotherapy -Part I This is the first of a two-part series that talks about the side effects of chemotherapy, and what measures doctors take to help patients cope with them. Knowing different aspects of treatment protocols can allow patients to make well-informed decisions. Different...
July 29, 2014
The 9 Major Side Effects of Chemotherapy – Part II. How to Cope. In the previous article on chemotherapy side effects, we described nine body systems that are directly affected by chemotherapy. What do oncologists recommend to patients to help them cope with its side effects? This article touches upon those interventions....
July 25, 2014
The Dangers of Hormones in Milk It’s easy to take that glass of milk on the breakfast table for granted. Most mothers always remind their children to drink their milk before going to school. Most of us have grown up with the idea that milk is essential for our bodies, haven’t we? In...