Summer Wildfires (air pollution)
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As temperatures rise, we see more wildfires each year. This means increased air pollution and higher toxin burden for the body.Â
Some tips to reduce your risk:
#1 - Check the air quality in your area. Keep windows closed and limit time ourside if quality is considered "fair", "poor" or "dangerous to sensitive populations". (This typically means people with conditions like asthma, but really a...
Circulation + Summer Hydration Recipes
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Dehydration and the circulation issues that result are a big risk factor for cancer patients.
Long term dehydration can lead to: heartburn, back pain, joint pain, constipation, high blood pressure, colitis, and exercise asthma.
It also increases the “stickiness” of the blood, leading to circulation issues which are the third leading cause of death in cancer patients.
The function of the lympa...
Common Cancer Nutrition Myths
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"An alkaline diet can cure cancer."
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An alkalizing diet is based on the observation that cancer cells thrive in an acidic environment (low pH) and low oxygen conditions (hypoxic).
This diet encourages eating highly alkaline foods, to raise blood pH levels and discourage cancer cells from forming.Â
Why this isn't effective:
Blood pH is tightly regulated by the lungs and kidneys, and food choi...


