Category: Cancer

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LMU 290 – Reishi Mushroom Extract Bolsters Immune Function in Post-operative Breast and Colon Cancer Patients, Improving Overall Outcomes: An important finding for those over 50

Reishi Mushroom Extract Bolsters Immune Function in Post-operative Breast and Colon Cancer Patients, Improving Overall Outcomes: An important finding for those over 50Source: Journal of Clinical and Translational Oncology (2021)Lifestyle Medicine Update (May 31, 2023)A research paper published in the journal Clinical and Translational Oncology in 2021 showed that when breast and lung cancer patients Read More

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LMU 261 – Soy Isoflavones Linked to Reduced Risk of Cancer Incidence by 10%

Soy Isoflavones Linked to Reduced Risk of Cancer Incidence by 10% Source: Frontiers of Nutrition Journal (2022) Lifestyle Medicine Update (October 19, 2022)An important paper was published in the journal, Frontiers of Nutrition in March 2022, which compiled the data from eighty-one prospective studies looking at the impact of soy intake on overall cancer risk. Read More

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LMU 242 – Turkey Tail Mushroom Enhances Immune Function in Breast Cancer Patients After Radiation Treatment

Turkey Tail Mushroom Enhances Immune Function in Breast Cancer Patients After Radiation TreatmentSource: Journal Oncology (2012)Lifestyle Medicine Update (May 11, 2022)There has been some fascinating research published over the years showing the ability of certain medicinal mushrooms to support the body’s immune system. Medicinal mushrooms include such mushrooms as reishi, shiitake, maitake, cordyceps, and others Read More

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LMU 231 – Vitamin D and Cancer Update

Vitamin D and Cancer UpdateSource: Medscape Expert Panel Interview (January 10, 2022)Lifestyle Medicine Update (Feb 14, 2022)On January 10, 2022, three vitamin D experts met for a panel discussion to provide an update on vitamin D as it impacts certain aspects of human health. One of the topics they discussed was the role of vitamin Read More

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LMU – 182 Selenium, Immunity, and Cancer

LMU – 182 Selenium, Immunity, and CancerSource: J Frontiers in Nutrition 2020 and Others (See Below)Lifestyle Medicine Update (November 21, 2020)In the September 2020 issue of the journal Frontiers in Nutrition, the researchers review the studies looking at the role of the mineral selenium on immune function. They cite the evidence showing that selenium deficiency Read More

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LMU 170 – Vitamin D: Your Secret Weapon Against Cancer

LMU 170 – Vitamin D: Your Secret Weapon Against CancerSource: Journal of the American Medical Association (2017)Lifestyle Medicine Update (August 20, 2020)Introduction:In a world where health is paramount, a 2017 study in the Journal of the American Medical Association unveiled a hidden guardian: vitamin D. This research, focused on postmenopausal women, defied conventional wisdom, revealing Read More

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LMU 154 – The Milky Way to Breast Health: Rethinking Dairy Consumption

LMU 154 – The Milky Way to Breast Health: Rethinking Dairy ConsumptionSource: International Journal of Epidemiology (2020)Lifestyle Medicine Update (Mar 1, 2020)Introduction:The dietary landscape is ever-evolving, and it’s often challenging to separate fact from fiction, especially when it comes to our health. For years, dairy milk has held a prime spot in the Western diet, Read More