August 6, 2024
In our quest to live healthy lives, our diet remains one of the most critical factors within our control. This may be why the sugar and cancer debate has garnered attention and intense discussions among health professionals and the public for decades. Sugar is not the first dietary component to...
April 30, 2024
Being diagnosed with cancer is overwhelming. Although we all know it’s a possibility we might face one day, we all hope that it won’t touch our lives or the lives of our loved ones. Yet when this fear becomes a reality, it’s crucial to gather every tool and resource we...
March 19, 2024
We’ve all heard at some point that processed foods are bad for our health. But the term “processed foods” is quite a broad term, referring to any food that has been altered from its natural form, including cutting, cooking, or blending. The real threat to our health lies not in...
January 18, 2024
Inflammation is the body’s natural response to injury or infection. It is a protective mechanism intended to remove harmful stimuli and initiate the healing process. When it is acute, such as the redness and swelling after a cut or sprain, it is beneficial—signaling the immune system to repair tissue and...
July 20, 2023
Summary With the fast pace we all live at, the Western diet brings a sense of perceived comfort and ease for many. The Western diet is characterized primarily by the excessive consumption of processed food, unhealthy fats, added sugars, and low fiber content [1]. You probably already know that this...
January 16, 2023
Is Going Organic the Best Choice for Your Healing Journey? Since the early 2000s, the term “organic” has become something of a buzzword in the health and wellness world — but much debate and conflicting information surrounds this topic. What does the label really mean, and are there truly health...
August 7, 2019
What Are “Superfoods”? According to the American Heart Association, a superfood is any extra-nutritious food that can produce a number of health benefits when incorporated into an already balanced diet. While currently there is no strict definition or criteria for what classifies a superfood, they are generally high in antioxidants,...
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 5, 2016
Vegetable oil is one of those ingredients you can find in most home kitchens. It seems harmless—after all, it has the word “vegetable” on the label, and vegetables are healthy, right? But there are some hidden dangers lurking in those vegetable oil bottles that I’d like to bring to light....
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 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...
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...
November 19, 2015
The name may sound funny, but the benefits are real. Golden milk has long been touted for its anti-inflammatory benefits, but now researchers have found that the frothy, yellow beverage may also reduce the growth of cancerous cells and possibly even prevent cancer. At Hope4Cancer, we use golden milk as part of our patients’ nutritional...
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 15, 2015
Study after study show that a high intake of fresh fruit and vegetables can lower the incidence of chronic conditions like cancer. Additionally, the more colorful and natural your diet (especially nutrient and antioxidant-rich produce), the healthier and more youthful you feel. One great way to increase your daily consumption of fresh fruits...
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 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...
November 22, 2014
Egg Whites Or Whole Eggs: Healthy or Not? In our first serving of egg-related articles, we discussed nutrition facts about brown eggs vs. white eggs. Today we discuss another important topic related to eggs: should you or should you not discard the yolk when you eat your eggs? In the late...
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...
July 15, 2014
15 Reasons to Embrace Organic Food (Images courtesy Noriberto, chef at Hope4Cancer Treatment Centers. These are images of actual dishes served to patients at Hope4Cancer during their stay. More images at the bottom). When you hear the term “organic”, what is the first thing that comes into your mind? Lets face...