Last week someone asked me if cancer rates were increasing? I said yes, in the U.S. heart disease typically tops the list as the #1 cause of death, however, in 2018 cancer took the top spot in the United States. February is National Cancer Prevention Month. We have all heard how nutrition and cancer are linked but is there really a cancer prevention diet? Recent studies suggest yes, there are certain foods that prevent cancer. They are called fruits and vegetables. The Health Survey for England study surveyed over 65,000 adults, age 35 and over, on their eating habits to determine if there was a benefit to eating more fruits and vegetables and lowering the risk of dying from cancer and heart disease. The answer was a resounding “yes” to both. More Fruits and Vegetables, Less Risk of Cancer Death Participants in the study that

A few months ago we gave a long list of 10 cancer fighting vegetables you need to eat every day to reduce your risk of cancer. In our holistic cancer care plan clients start eating these vegetables right away. Well, since lots of people prefer fruit over vegetables, we thought we’d put together a list of cancer-fighting fruits. And it’s very easy to get these 3 cancer-fighting fruits you need to eat every day, as well as veggies, in one cup. If you’re struggling to eat more fruits and vegetables, why not drink them? Get all these natural cancer-fighting foods in a smoothie by signing up for the 5-day cancer-fighting smoothie challenge right here. Ok, so here are our top 3 cancer-fighting fruits, with science-based facts to back them up… 1. Citrus fruits Oranges, lemons, tangerines and grapefruit; all cancer-fighting fruits that are

Note: The companion ebook for this blog post, 7 Action Steps to Take After a Cancer Diagnosis, can be downloaded here A client recently told me that whenever she thought back to her doctor delivering her cancer diagnosis, saying the words “I’m sorry Ms. ____, you have cancer,” she felt as if someone kicked her in the stomach. It took several weeks for her to begin to come back to normal. She admitted to being in this weird space between day-to-day reality and horrible visualization of dying a long slow death. Asking her doctor questions was the last thing on her mind. Yes, it's hard to gather your thoughts after receiving a cancer diagnosis. However, there are important questions to ask your doctor when you have cancer and you can start with the 3 questions below. But first, ensure you have either 1) a