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Do Biopsies Spread Cancer?
By Dr. Jonathan Psenka Quick Summary: Many people worry that a needle biopsy might cause cancer to spread, and research suggests that while this risk may exist, it appears to be relatively low. Biopsies remain essential because they provide critical information about a tumor, helping doctors diagnose cancer and choose the most effective treatments. Studies
Understanding Diverticulitis: Causes, Treatments and Prevention
Understanding Diverticulitis: Causes, Treatments and Prevention Overview of DiverticulitisDiverticulitis is a condition that refers to the inflammation or infection of small pouches, known as diverticula, that can form in the walls of the digestive tract, most often in the colon [1]. These pouches are quite common, especially in people after the age of 50. If […]
Eggs: The Incredible Edible Powerhouse You’ve Been Avoiding – And Why You Shouldn’t Anymore!
Eggs: The Nutritional Powerhouse You Shouldn't Avoid For decades, cholesterol has been unfairly demonized, leaving many people scrambling for "fat-free" options in a misguided attempt at health. But thanks to some egg-citing new research, the truth is cracking wide open. As your friendly neighborhood naturopathic doctor, I'm here to flip the script: cholesterol is not […]
Resistant Starch and Pancreatic Cancer
Resistant Starch and Pancreatic Cancer Fiber may just be the Rodney Dangerfield of cancer therapies; it gets no respect. That is until now. Recently there have been scientific articles published describing with fantastic detail how dietary fiber, and in particular a type of fiber known as resistant starch, can influence the development and progression of […]
