541-323-3833The Snack That Reduces Bladder Cancer Risk
Intake of the mineral selenium may decrease bladder cancer risk. For a tasty selenium-rich snack, try 2 brazil nuts a day.
Read MoreHarmful Chemicals in Makeup
Lead, lung irritants, parabens, cancer causing ingredients. Sound like something out of the auto shop? It’s actually in makeup! Check out this video for more information. For safer alternatives, click here.
Read MoreCancer Cell Signals Shield Tumor Cells from Chemotherapy
Why does cancer regrow after effective chemotherapy? Scientists at the Massachusetts of Technology find that, “cues coming from healthy cells in response to the stress of chemotherapy can protect their cancerous neighbors, allowing them (cancer cells) to persist in select refuge sites.” That stress cue is IL-6, a cellular messenger that stimulates inflammation and activates tumor growth signals such as NF-kappa-B. Read the full story here. Many natural medicines effectively decrease IL-6, NF-kappa-B, and inflammation. For that reason, naturopathic oncologists often partner these natural...
Read MoreRadioactive Smoke in Cigarettes
Scientific American finds radioactive polonium in cigarettes. Their shocking findings include: “Tobacco plants accumulate small concentrations of polonium 210, a radioactive isotope that mostly originates from natural radioactivity in fertilizers. Smokers inhale the polonium, which settles in “hot spots” in the lungs and can cause cancer. Its effects may lead to thousands of deaths a year in the U.S. alone. The tobacco industry has known for decades how to virtually eliminate the polonium from cigarette smoke but kept its knowledge secret and failed to act. The Food and Drug...
Read MoreNighttime Lights Suppress Melatonin
If you’re seeking better sleep, try switching up your nighttime lightbulbs to lower wattages. In a Harvard Medical School study, people in a dimly lit room made the sleep hormone melatonin 2 hours before bedtime, while those in a brightly lit room didn’t make melatonin until 23 minutes before bedtime. Other research has linked low melatonin levels to increased risk of hypertension, breast cancer, and type 2 diabetes, so this simple switch could make a big difference.
Read MorePublication: Are Breast Thermograms Accurate Enough to Use?
In the Natural Medicine Journal, Dr. Neubauer discusses breast thermography and breast cancer screening. Read the article and join the conversation here. Natural Medicine Journal is the official journal of the American Association of Naturopathic Physicians.
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