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Dr. Garcia’s complete breakdown of these 15 cancer-risk topics can be found in a two-part series on the Utopia Wellness website: Part 1 | Part 2 I am often asked what measures can a person take to minimize the risk of developing cancer or its recurrence. This list is extensive and often seems an overwhelming […]
There’s been a lot of debate recently about the role of inflammation and cancer development, growth, and the way it spreads throughout the body. The conventional medical community makes broad and non-sensical statements such as “the cause of cancer is unknown” and “there’s currently no cure for the disease.” Sure, they say UV exposure causes […]
As a young scientist in the 1920s, Otto Heinrich Warburg described an elevated rate of glycolysis occurring in cancer cells, even in the presence of atmospheric oxygen (the Warburg effect) that earned him a Nobel Prize. Glycolysis is the metabolic pathway where cells take glucose to produce energy for cell function and replication. [1] The […]
When you think about developing good habits to prevent cancer, you probably consider the “usual suspects” talked about (incessantly) on every information outlet. I’ve covered them extensively myself. Everyone knows about the big ones like the hazards of smoking drastically raising cancer risk (22 percent of all cancer deaths) and irresponsible sun exposure leading to […]
An intact digestive tract is the foundation of good health. The digestive microbiome has more bacteria than the whole body has cells. [1] The makeup varies depending on the host’s lifestyle. The amount of good vs bad bacteria is continually changing. The ratio can be affected by poor diet, lifestyle or antibiotics. Recent research has […]
Did Dr. Johanna Budwig recommend surgery to remove cancer tumors? Dr. Budwig did not give a “yes” or “no” answer to that question, but instead said you must carefully examine each case one by one. If the cancer tumor is life threatening then for sure surgery would be advised. It is normal to not want […]
Indole-3-carbinol (I3C) is an essential nutrient found in Brassica vegetables, such as broccoli, cauliflower, and collard greens. Diindolylmethane (DIM) is the digestion derivative of indole-3-carbinol via condensation formed in the acidic environment of the stomach. If you are going to use I3C as a nutritional supplement (and you may want to consider this after reading this article), […]
Every day, your body is attacked by contaminants in the air, water, and soil. They are everywhere and they’re adding to existing problems of poor diet, higher use of chemicals in household products, and even the pollutants found in the beauty products you use. It’s leading to an issue that could be contributing to how […]
Turmeric is a popular Indian spice that may have wonderful health benefits for cancer patients. Curcumin (diferuloylmethane) is its major component; Curcuma longa L., a member of the ginger family has long been treasured for its unique flavor it adds to various dishes. Its anti-cancer effects have been studied for numerous tumor activity including colon cancer, breast […]