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Even some healthy foods can be inflammatory for many of us with food sensitivities. Symptoms of food sensitivities may be mild or severe but these sensitivities lead to prolonged inflammation that can eventually result in chronic illnesses, like cancer. Henry Ford...

Extensive research over the past two decades supports a very strong argument for the use of curcumin in cancer prevention and treatment. Curcumin, the active ingredient in turmeric, is a powerful anti-inflammatory agent AND an antioxidant.  The NIH explains the...

Major progress in the decline of cancer deaths has been due to prevention and management thus far, not treatment. Let’s look at one example that has moved the needle on cancer deaths: The anti-smoking campaign in the 90s focused on behavior change that led to a...

Families and communities feel the heavy impact of cancer due to the high cost of treatment and increased use of healthcare resources. Since the pandemic, a shortage of workers and high cancer incidence has overwhelmed the healthcare system, so it’s up to us to start...

Alcohol can be part of a celebration or a complement to certain foods. It can also be used as a coping mechanism for stress or a way to alleviate social anxiety. So, what’s the line between healthy and unhealthy alcohol use? That depends on your genes, lifestyle and...

Cancer is not fun to talk about and can be triggering for some people. Our intention is not to scare you, but to inform you that you have options and that healing is possible for everyone. Billions of dollars are being spent on treatments and research to find a cure....

Caring for a patient or loved one can provide a sense of duty, purpose and positive influence. Caregivers (formal or informal) have a valuable impact on a person’s health and care. When considering a sick child, parents and caregivers are integrated into the care plan...

Growing up my father used to always say, Prevention is better than cure. Isn’t the ultimate cure a way to prevent disease from developing or advancing? Fortunately, we are expanding how we conduct and critically evaluate research. There is more focus on prevention and...

Medical debt is not a new concept to many of us and unfortunately, something we struggle with in this post-pandemic era. Included in this post are links to articles about how healthcare-related financial stress impacts patients and families. We also discuss what you...