Prostate Cancer: The Pitfalls of Conventional Assessments
By Donnie Yance Questioning Conventional Screening Approaches According to the United States Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) analysis of two major randomized clinical trials, routine Prostate-specific antigen (PSA) screening prevents approximately one prostate cancer-related death per 1,000 men screened.¹ This sobering statistic challenges the historical perception of PSA screening as an essential preventive measure. Moreover, […]
Understanding Cancer Glucose Metabolism
The Role of Polyphenols and Botanicals in Reprogramming Metabolism According to the World Health Organization, one-third of all cancer deaths are preventable through an increased consumption of natural compounds able to modulate key molecular signaling cascades that ultimately inhibit cancer cell proliferation and induce apoptosis.[1],[2],[3],[4],[5],[6] One of the many cancer targeting effects of botanical and […]
The Many Health Benefits of Pomegranates
On our recent trip to Israel, my wife Jen and I appreciated the abundance of healthful foods, including fresh pomegranate juice. Pomegranate juice is a popular beverage throughout the country, and everywhere we went, there were stands offering freshly prepared juice, either straight up or mixed with fresh orange juice. We looked forward to watching […]
The Pros And Cons Of Coffee
I look forward to my morning cup of java and my afternoon cappuccino. Living in Ashland, Oregon, I am fortunate to have high-quality coffee and espresso available—fair trade, organic, locally roasted, and freshly ground. Delicious coffee is such an integral part of our daily lives that a beautiful and very old Pavoni Italian cappuccino/espresso machine […]
Evaluating New Guidelines for PSA Screening
Today’s guest article is written by Mark Bricca, ND, LAc. Mark practices as a clinician at the Mederi Centre for Healing in Ashland, Oregon. For years, “routine” PSA screening was considered a standard part of prudent, preventive medicine, and surveillance was commonly encouraged by doctors for men beginning in their 50’s. About a year ago, […]