Breast Cancer Treatment | Joint Pain Relief

After Breast Cancer Treatment many women are prescribed drugs called aromatase inhibitors to prevent recurrence. A common side effect is joint pain. Combined use of natural supplements glucosamine and chondroitin are of benefit to patients experiencing joint pain and stiffness related to the use of aromatase inhibitors to prevent breast cancer.

Fish Oils May Halt Breast Cancer | New Research

Omega-3s Target Toughest Breast Tumors Cell study finds fish fats curb hard-to-treat “triple-negative” breast cancers 4/11/2013 This summary article from Vital Choice.com discusses a recent study showing that increased intake of Omega 3 Fatty Acids (EPA…

Is Breast Cancer Linked to Lack of Sleep?

Are you setting the stage for Breast Cancer by getting too little or poor quality sleep? If not, you are not getting your nightly dose of melatonin. Breast Cancer is linked to the hormone melatonin which regulates our sleep-wake cycle. Fluctuations in normal nighttime production of melatonin may be a predictor of whether or not we might develop breast cancer.

Chemotherapy Fatigue | Relief with Ashwaganda

All patients receiving chemotherapy suffer toxic side effects. The most common complaint is chemotherapy related fatigue. A recent study found that that Stage 2 and Stage 3 breast cancer patients undergoing chemotherapy reported less fatigue and improved quality of life when the herbal medicine Ashwaganda was used during the course of their treatment. Here is the elegant marriage of modern science and ancient healing wisdom.

Cancer Fighting Fall Foods

Phytochemicals found in the fruits and vegetables of the fall season are packed with healthy benefits. The deep colors green, purple, red, and bright orange alert us to the potent anti-oxidant and cell protective anti- cancer activity of these delicious foods. Include cabbage family vegetables, kale, brocolli, cranberries, apples pomegranates and bright orange foods such as yams, winter squash, carrots and persimmons in your diet at the height of their nutritional value during the fall season.