How to reduce inflammation in the body
Inflammation is one of the immune system’s tools for keeping your body healthy. It can help your body heal and prevent illnesses, but if it sticks around for too long, it may increase your risk of diseases, including cancer.
Think of inflammation as a firefighter and your body as a burning house. When the firefighter arrives to put out a fire, they are a major help; this is like short-term inflammation. But imagine that even weeks...
Dehydration symptoms: What to look for
Dehydration happens when the body loses fluids without replacing them. Anything that causes your body to lose fluids can lead to dehydration...
Hypertension and cancer: 9 things to know about high blood pressure
Hypertension is the scientific term for high blood pressure — that is, when the force exerted on the walls of the blood vessels is consistently...
Methylene blue: Should you take it?
Methylene blue is a salt and dye that has been used in medicine for over 100 years. It has antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, antidepressant and analgesic, or pain-relieving, properties.
Researchers and physicians, like myself, are exploring new ways to use this substance. Right now, I am focused on using methylene blue to help manage pain caused by some cancer treatment side effects. While I’ve stained two or three of my white lab...
Exercise snacks: How to sneak more exercise into your day
Squeezing a full workout into your busy day can be tough. Warming up, exercising and cooling down all take time. So do the commute to the...
How to talk to your children about vaping
About 1.63 million American children under age 18 — roughly 6% of our youth population — reported vaping in 2024. That figure represents a...
Clinical dietitian: 3 ways to reduce your sugar intake and still enjoy sweets
There’s no evidence linking sugar directly to cancer. But eating too much sugar can still lead to weight gain, which increases your risk of...
Soursop: Does this tropical fruit have health benefits?
Soursop goes by several names — including graviola or guanabana — but has one very distinct look. Picture a spiky green football, and you’...
Does your body have a set point weight, and can you change it?
If you’ve tried to lose weight, you know that often the hardest part is keeping the pounds off long term.
It’s a huge challenge – one...
How to lose weight after cancer
Weight loss can feel overwhelming. Cancer survivorship may make it feel even more complex...