Supporting Cancer Prevention and Recovery: A Functional Medicine Approach
Cancer is a significant health concern for many middle-aged women. While genetics play a role, lifestyle and environmental factors also contribute to cancer risk. In this blog, we will explore how a functional medicine approach can support cancer prevention and recovery through personalized strategies and addressing underlying causes.
Understanding Cancer
Cancer occurs when abnormal cells grow uncontrollably and spread to other parts of the body. Common types of cancer affecting women include:
- Breast cancer
- Ovarian cancer
- Cervical cancer
- Colorectal cancer
- Lung cancer
Common Risk Factors for Cancer
- Genetics: A family history of cancer can increase the risk.
- Lifestyle Factors: Poor diet, lack of physical activity, and tobacco use can contribute to cancer development.
- Environmental Exposures: Exposure to toxins, pollutants, and radiation can increase cancer risk.
- Hormonal Imbalances: Hormonal changes, particularly during menopause, can influence cancer risk.
- Chronic Inflammation:...
Walnuts : The King of Nuts
Most of us know that incorporating nuts into our diet is important. If you are like me you don’t necessarily know which nut is going to help with what, so you just eat a mixture and hope for the best. After a lot of reading I’ve found that most researchers are putting walnuts on top!
Walnuts are part of the tree nut family which also includes hazelnuts, macadamia nuts (my favorite!), cashews, pine nuts, pistachios and Brazil nuts. If you find you are having trouble getting your plant based omega-3 fats, grab a quarter cup of walnuts! In that serving alone you will get 100 percent of the daily recommended amount.
Here are a few of the MANY benefits of walnuts for you to snack on:
- Heart Health : Walnuts contain l-arginine (an amino acid) and omega-3’s which both offer numerous vascular benefits. Due to anti-inflammatory properties, walnuts can actually reduce the formation of blood clots. Walnuts will raise ALA...
Hello?! Is it Tea You're Looking For?
Cold weather equal warm drinks! Winter is still upon us here in the midwest and with so many sugary coffee drinks to choose from we like to shed some much-deserved light on our other cold weather favorite beverage- TEA!
Did you know that tea is the second most widely consumed beverage in the world, after water! Not only are there so many different types to choose from, tea can have some amazing health benefits!
HERE’S SOME GREAT FACTS THAT MIGHT HAVE YOU SECOND GUESSING YOUR REGULAR COFFEE ORDER.
- Tea, especially green tea, has an abundance of antioxidants called polyphenols that help fight disease
- Research shows that tea can reduce risk of heart disease and even aid in Alzheimer’s Disease and Cancer prevention
- Peppermint tea is believed to help combat stress and aid in digestion
- Scientist have claimed that drinking chamomile tea could help control diabetes and can also be used for a great skin care treatment
- Regularly consuming green or oolong tea has been shown to...
