Supplements and Natural Compounds
There are innumerable supplements and natural compounds that have been studied for their benefits in all areas of health, but particularly when it comes to cancer. In this section of the blog, I will endeavour to discuss as many of them as possible and, over time, build this area into a database of supplements for different aspects of healing from cancer. As with any new part of a protocol, it is important to get the advice of your healthcare team, but this is particularly important when it comes to supplements and natural compounds, as there are a lot of possible drug interactions. Always make sure that something is right for you based on your case and current medications. And if you have an area of healing that can be supported with supplements that you would like me to write about, please shoot me a message and I will get on it!
Exploring Medicinal Mushrooms: Part 4 – Chaga Mushrooms
We continue our exploration into medicinal mushrooms with another heavy hitter and one you may not have heard of: chaga mushroom! Like the reishi, this mushroom doesn’t taste amazing, but there are many benefits to it that make it a great addition to your protocol....
The Cold Quadfecta, Part 2: Vitamin D and Xylitol
Here in Canada, winter is coming! And that means one thing for sure, colds and flus will soon be abounding. Yuck. While this is definitely an inconvenience for anybody, for those who are majorly concerned about the state of their immune system (such as those...
The Cold Quadfecta, Part 1: Vitamin C and Oregano Oil
Okay, so I don’t know if “quadfecta” is a word or not, but I’m using it anyway! The cold and flu season can be a stressful time for those going through and recovering from cancer treatment. Our immune systems are down or not at 100% because of the effects of...
Exploring Medicinal Mushrooms: Part 3 – Reishi Mushrooms
We continue our dive into mushrooms with a heavy hitter: reishi mushroom! Most things that are good for us don’t taste great, and unfortunately, the reishi mushroom is part of this camp. As a result, this mushroom doesn’t have much use in the culinary world, but there...
Exploring Medicinal Mushrooms: Part 2 – Shiitake Mushrooms
We continue our dive into mushrooms with one that most people will be familiar with: the shiitake mushroom! This mushroom is very popular in cooking and most often appears in dishes from a lot of Asian countries. But there are many more benefits to this fungi than...
