Prostate Cancer and the Ketogenic Diet: Why It Plays by Different Rules
If you’ve been reading about cancer and metabolism — Otto Warburg, “sugar feeds cancer,” the ketogenic diet, Thomas Seyfried’s work on cancer as a metabolic disease — you’ve encountered one of the most genuinely exciting ideas in modern oncology. The core insight is real and important: many cancers are ravenous for glucose, and starving them […]
What Does ‘Estrogen Receptor Positive’ Actually Mean? A Naturopath’s Explanation
There’s a particular moment in an oncologist’s office that almost everyone describes the same way afterward. You’re still absorbing the word “cancer,” and then a second phrase arrives that you’re somehow expected to understand: “the good news is, it’s estrogen receptor positive.” You nod. You have no idea what that means. You go home and […]
A Naturopathic Perspective on PD-L1 Inhibitors
Cancer immunotherapy has revolutionised how we approach cancer treatment, offering new hope to patients who previously had limited options. As a naturopathic practitioner, I’m particularly fascinated by PD-L1 inhibitors like Durvalumab, Atezolizumab, and Pembrolizumab medications that essentially flip the immune system’s “on switch” for attacking cancer. What makes these treatments so remarkable is that they […]
Pancreatic β Cells under Siege: The Oxidative Link to Diabetes and Cancer
The human body is a marvel of biological engineering, with each organ playing a pivotal role in maintaining homeostasis. Among these, the pancreas stands out as a vital organ with dual functions: endocrine and exocrine. However, recent studies have shed light on the vulnerability of pancreatic β cells to oxidative stress, potentially leading to conditions […]
The Importance of Natural Killer Cells in Cancer Immunology
In the realm of cancer immunology, natural killer (NK) cells emerge as essential warriors in our immune system. These remarkable cells play a pivotal role in identifying and eliminating infected or cancerous cells. In this blog post, I will explore the scientific intricacies of NK cells, including their production, killing mechanisms, and the vital nutrients […]
How Cancer Cells Outsmart Their Healthy Counterparts
Decoding the Enigma: How Cancer Cells Outsmart Their Healthy Counterparts Cancer, the insidious invader, often brings to mind a vicious enemy sneaking into the sanctuary of our body. Like a shapeshifter in a science-fiction tale, it is complex, adaptive, and always one step ahead. But what makes a cancer cell so different from the trillions […]
What causes cancer?
A frequent question I get asked…. ‘what causes cancer?’ If only my response was as succinct as the question…. Cancer is caused by many contributing factors culminating over a long period of time. The causes of cancer are difficult to define as it can take years for these interdependent precipitating elements to culminate into an […]
CORDYCEPS for cancer support and immune modulation ( & my personal experience)
I added Cordyceps to my health routine about 2 years ago and the results were astounding. I’m an extremist by nature, so in my typical extremist fashion, I began with about 1-2 tablespoons of Cordyceps a day. Within a few days I noticed my energy levels soar, not the caffeine type of jittery energy but that […]