Most people assume that cholesterol is a harmful substance, as they’ve been taught that for the past 70+ years. All they know is that cholesterol is “bad” and that it “causes” heart disease. While cholesterol does play a part…
Despite getting a bad rap for the past 70 years, cholesterol is essential for life. Without cholesterol, we could not survive. So, how did this vital substance get labeled as villain? Mainstream health care has perpetuated the myth that…
Restricting the fuel sources required by cancer cells – glucose and glutamine – is a useful adjunct to conventional cancer treatment. This strategy can be achieved via the ketogenic diet, fasting, or calorie restriction. The effectiveness of these interventions…
Cancer is a metabolic disease, characterized by abnormalities in mitochondrial function. In fact, no cancerous tissue has yet been identified that demonstrates normal number or structure of mitochondria, as examined by electron microscopy. (ref) As a result of the…
In regard to the development of cancer, the traditional belief is that genetics (family history) are the primary risk factor. Indeed, there do appear to be familial patterns of inheritance of some diseases including cancer. That familial pattern, however, doesn’t…
Conventional wisdom holds that cancer is primarily a genetic disease, essentially a ‘bad luck’ scenario whereby mutations in the genetic code are either inherited or develop spontaneously into cancer at some point in life. More and more evidence, however,…
A Summer backpacking trip is now a solid tradition for me, and this year’s adventure was again a very worthwhile experience. Since my days as a Boy Scout, I have enjoyed camping, exploring, wandering, etc. through the Great Outdoors. …
Last weekend, I embarked on a 30-mile 3-day, 2-night backpacking trip in the Olympic National Park with a group of friends, an activity that’s becoming a yearly tradition. Not only is it a test of physical activity, but also it…
In the quest to improve our health, we often seek to develop new healthy habits, particularly when it comes to exercise. A seldom-performed workout is not going to get you to your fitness goals. Rather, consistency is the key…
A “Fresh Start” Perhaps the best day to start a new behavior (dietary strategy, exercise regimen, etc.) is when there is an unexpected wake-up call – something that basically scares you into making an immediate change. For many people, that…
