Whole Plant or Isolated Compound? How to Choose Anticancer Supplements

Whole plant vs isolated compound, illustrated by a flowering plant under a magnifying glass alongside botanical extracts.

When researching anticancer supplements, you’ll eventually run into the whole plant vs isolated compound debate. One camp says whole foods and whole plants are always better — that nature knows best and isolating a single molecule strips out the magic. The other camp says only standardized, isolated extracts are effective — and that whole herbs … Read more

Soursop and Cancer: Overhyped—But Not Useless. Here’s What’s Actually Real

Fresh soursop fruit and leaves arranged in natural light, featured in an article examining soursop and cancer research.

By Gene Wei, DOM, AP As an integrative practitioner focused on cancer, a big part of my work is figuring out which anti-cancer substances may work best, despite limited research. And if you’ve spent any time researching soursop and cancer online, you’ve probably seen the claim: soursop fruit, sometimes sold as graviola, is supposedly ‘ten … Read more

Should You Take Supplements If You’re Fighting Cancer? Here’s How an Integrative Practitioner Decides

By Gene Wei, DOM, AP As an integrative practitioner who focuses on cancer… people naturally come to me seeking advice about supplements during cancer treatment. And people are often split between their oncologist telling them not to take any supplements, and being inundated with information online about a variety of supplements that could help. But, … Read more

Does This Supplement Have A “K(NAC)K” For Beating Cancer? Exploring The Potential Benefits Of N-Acetylcysteine For Cancer

Medical Disclaimer: The information in this article is meant for educational purposes only. It is not intended to replace a healthcare provider’s medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Consult a healthcare practitioner before taking any new medications or dietary supplements.  When it comes to fighting cancer, people are always looking for more effective and safer treatments. … Read more

Can “Vitamin B-17” Really Help Treat Cancer? What the Research Says

Medical Disclaimer: The information in this article is meant for educational purposes only. It is not intended to replace a healthcare provider’s medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Consult a healthcare practitioner before taking any new medications.  When faced with a serious illness like cancer, it’s natural for individuals to seek out alternative treatment methods in … Read more

Can A Pepper Plant Provide Anticancer Effects? What The Research Shows About Piperlongumine

A cancer diagnosis can be a scary thing to hear. Deciphering the news of the diagnosis, treatment plans, and the mental burden, people diagnosed with cancer often look to additional methods to help fight it. Other methods include diet, exercise, and experimenting with dietary supplements on top of their medication regimen. One supplement that people … Read more

What to Know About Flaxseed and Cancer: Benefits and Risks

Besides following your oncologist’s treatment plan, you may wonder what else you can do to fight cancer. It can be difficult to figure out what diet and exercise routine to follow and whether or not you should add dietary supplements.  For the health-conscious, and especially when you’re fighting cancer, it’s common to have questions about … Read more

Looking For A Natural Remedy For Nausea? What To Know About Ginger During Chemotherapy

Nausea is a common side effect of chemotherapy. Nausea from chemotherapy is more than unpleasant —it may also lead to severe vomiting and subsequent dehydration.  A bad episode of chemotherapy-induced nausea and vomiting (CINV) can be traumatic, leading to anticipatory nausea and vomiting, which occurs when you feel sick even before the next chemo treatment … Read more

Do You Have Hormone-Sensitive Cancer? Use These Supplements With Caution

Medical Disclaimer: The information in this article is meant for educational purposes only. It is not intended to replace medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment from a healthcare provider. Herbal supplements may not be safe for everyone, and the risks depend on an individual’s current and past medical history. Consult a healthcare practitioner before taking any … Read more

Can Aspirin Improve Cancer Survival? What Research Shows

Hearing of a cancer diagnosis can be difficult news to receive from your physician, sometimes overwhelming. Although this news may be tough to digest, the good news is that your situation does not have to be viewed this way. When you begin your fight against cancer there are many strategies available in addition to your … Read more