A new study from the University of California, Irvine, reveals a strong link between disruptions in the circadian rhythm—our body’s internal clock—and colorectal cancer (CRC) progression. The research shows how sleep patterns and biological timekeeping disturbances, such as those experienced by shift workers or frequent flyers, can influence gut health, leading to CRC risks. Specifically, […]
A recent report from the American Cancer Society reveals a concerning increase in breast cancer diagnoses among women under 50 despite an overall decline in breast cancer mortality rates by 44% over the past three decades. The report highlights persistent disparities in outcomes, particularly for women of color, who face higher risks and lower survival
On September 10, 2024, the FDA implemented a new rule requiring all mammography reports to include information on breast density. Dense breast tissue, a common condition among women over 40, can make detecting breast cancer more challenging and is considered a risk factor for the disease. The rule, part of an update to the Mammography
Kencur ginger, a medicinal plant native to Southeast Asia, has been traditionally used for its health benefits, and modern science is beginning to confirm its potential. A compound found in Kencur ginger, Ethyl-p-methoxycinnamate (EPMC), has been shown to inhibit the growth of breast cancer cells significantly. When combined with chemotherapy, EPMC enhances the treatment’s effectiveness
Katarina Meister and Stephanie Yakupitiyage The news of a cancer diagnosis can feel devastating to a once ordinary life. Cancer is a difficult experience. Anxiety and fear creep into the mind often, if not constantly. While life can feel out of control, there are foundations of good health which can help during this time. In
Dr. Olisa Mak, ND Gut-bacteria have been known for a long time to have protective effects against many different conditions including cancer, Alzheimer’s disease1, ankylosis spondylitis2, and depression1. The newest research is now bringing to light the mechanistic aspects of these protective effects. In a recent article, researchers found an increase in chemoprotective metabolites that
Dr. Bianca Garilli, ND Humans are Inoculated with Gut Bacteria at Birth Taking into account that the human body is comprised of approximately 10 trillion bacterial cells and only 1 trillion human cells, it’s high time we took these little bugs seriously. As humans, we are inoculated with gut bacteria at birth or, as more recent
Dr. Sarah LoBisco, ND @DrLoBisco Lifestyle and Cancer Risk In the previous article, I discussed some statistics on cancer and how diet and lifestyle play a role in prevention. In this article, I continue with a focus on lifestyle and plant medicine. One article wonderfully exemplified how lifestyle impacts health outcomes. It was a large
Dr. Sarah LoBisco, ND @DrLoBisco If you have been paying attention to natural health lately, you probably haven’t been able to escape the explosion of research on the microbiome and its role on health. These little critters that line our insides and take residence in our inner tubes affect everything from our mood to cancer risk.
Razi Berry In 1930, 1 in 3,000 people were diagnosed with cancer. Today, the statistic is 1 in 3, and 1 in 2 in some cases. Cancer takes an undeniable toll on our population, and we now live in a certain fear of this epidemic. As a mother, this is not a fear I want
