We often hear about stem cells in specific medical contexts, such as childbirth or advanced cancer treatments. However, did you know that every one of us is built up of stem cells? Yes, you read that right! Stem Cells are the building blocks of our bodies! Present in every organ and tissue, unlike specialized cells, stem cells...
I remember having a beautiful call with a young patient last year. She had stage 4 cancer. She said many (if not all) people around her had lost hope, including her doctors. She said, "I don't know what will happen to me, Luke. But hope is everything. Even if someone gives me or makes me...
Priscilla's journey of choosing hope over fear in the face of cancer. 2 years later, her reports continue to be clear. “Just like flowers do not bloom without some rain, this journey has not been all strength and courage but full of questions, doubts, and challenges. It took me a long time to accept my fate...
This unassuming spice lies freely in most homes. Often unused to its maximum potential. While some love it, some despise it due to its strong flavor. But today, it is being studied for its highly anti-inflammatory benefits when it comes to treating colorectal cancer too. It is even found in various organic cosmetics. It...
When you and I eat this vegetable, it instantly turns our tongues into a deep red hue. Most of us grew up having a love-hate relationship with it. This inexpensive vegetable would always find its place in everything from your sandwich to sabzis and even salads. Scientific studies show how this humble vegetable can...
Shaped like a flower or a star, this spice is one of the most potent antivirals in the world. Pharmaceutical companies use its extract to manufacture the common drug Tamiflu, used to treat cold, cough, viral fever, and swine flu. This spice also finds its special place in Chinese and Indian cuisine and traditional...
As you read this, millions of people around the globe are practicing and experiencing the miracles of fasting. Fasting (intermittent and dry) has existed for centuries across civilizations as a lifestyle and religious practice. It is about time that we bring its benefits to the larger world. The difference between intermittent fasting and dry fasting...
Did you know in ancient India and China, mushrooms were given the moniker of the elixir of life and deemed the food of the gods? If you were to ask us why you should include these in your meals, we could list at least 101 reasons. Of course, while maintaining caution. Are you allergic...
As we hand hold and observe hundreds of patients a month go through chemo and radiation, our observation of smart and short term fasting in such patients is turning out to show a remarkable reduction in side effects and toxicity related side effects in the patients. (more…)
Chemotherapy does a lot more than just get rid of cancer. While these drugs are powerful enough to kill rapidly growing cancer cells, they also harm healthy cells. This may cause a number of side effects. While most side effects clear up shortly after treatment ends, some may continue well after chemotherapy has ended. (more…)
Hair loss during chemotherapy and radiation can be depressing and upsetting especially for women. But if we handle it the right way there is a possibility that your hair will grow back for sure and in a way better than your previous hair growth. (more…)
