Ask the Doctor: Soy and Breast Cancer

Q: As a breast cancer survivor, should I eat or avoid soy? – Amanda in Bartlesville

A: New research indicates that soy foods decrease the risk of breast cancer recurrence.

Naturopathic oncologist Dr Tina Kaczor states: “As the following studies show, evidence suggests there is no increased risk of recurrence for any subpopulations of breast [...]

Aspartame Linked to Cancer

Harvard researchers find: For men, drinking one diet soda a day doubles the risk of the cancer multiple myeloma.

Holiday Blues

At this most wonderful time of the year, do you find yourself feeling blue? Check out this timely advice from naturopathic physician Dr. Orna Izakson.

For more information about Dr. Izakson and her Portland, Oregon practice, see Celilo Natural Health Center .

Meatrix II: Hormones, Antibiotics, and Dairy

Milk and cereal. What could be better?

But wait, would you like some growth hormone, antibiotics, and mad cow disease with that?

Check out the Meatrix before buying the next pint. Fortunately, there are delicious and compassionate options. Wagon Creek Creamery is Oklahoma’s only pasture-raised dairy family farm. Their milk and cheese are available [...]

Entertaining Video About Food

Check out this classic Star Wars-inspired video about the dangers of conventionally-grown food.

Worst Drinks for Weight Loss

Looking to cut hidden calories? Check these out.

There’s a smoothie that you may be drinking that will weigh you down as much as 20 Reeses’ peanut butter cups. And there’s a fruit drink that’s equal to 12 chocolate eclairs.

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Humor: The Mouthifesto

Check out this entertaining and enlightening video about real food, then share it with your family.

Viva la mouthalucion!

Ask the Doctor: Bone Density

Q: I’m taking calcium and my T score is getting worse. What are some of the natural options to build bone density? – Anne in Tulsa

A: There are several things that you can do to build bone density. These include weight bearing activity, hormonal balance, and nutritional supplementation. For activity, try walking or even [...]

Preventing Osteoporosis in Celiac Disease

Children with celiac disease or gluten intolerance may need extra help to build their bones. Researchers find that these children are less able to absorb the bone building vitamins D and K, increasing risk for osteoporosis in adult life.

Reducing Aggressiveness of Brain Cancer with Calorie Restriction

In the primary brain cancer glioblastoma multiforme, a calorie-restricted diet may decrease metastatic spread of the tumor. Preliminary animal research finds that brain tumor growth is significantly reduced with a ketogenic diet, which restricts calories and carbohydrates. The ketogenic diet is already an established therapy in neurology, addressing certain inherited childhood seizure disorders. The researchers [...]