Cancer research is progressing, medical technology is constantly improving, and new knowledge about disease is being produced each day. As the world of healthcare continues to revolutionize, it seems that average life expectancy should increase at the same rate. However, this is not the case. According to recent reports, the U.S. death rate rose 1.2% …
There exists an epidemic in America that no one likes to talk about. It affects everyone in some way or another, but is rarely a topic brought up at the dinner table. Girls are instructed to check their breasts for lumps and wear lots of sunscreen, but are told little else regarding the subject. Now, …
Most of us, in one way or another, have been impacted by the horrifying consequences of cancer. We all dream of a world without cancer. We all dream of the day when the cure to cancer will be found, in hopes that it will never again have the power to ruthlessly take the lives of our loved ones. But, what if I told you this world already exists? <p>
The Hunza people live in a world free of cancer. “How?” you may ask. But the right question is what. What is the key to “curing” the ruthless disease? Experts have found that the secret to their world is actually quite simple, their nutrition and lifestyle. <p>
Let’s begin with the question, who are the Hunzas? They are a small population of 30,000 who live in the Himalayas located at the ultimate northern point of India where the borders of India, China, Kashmir, and Afghanistan meet. <p>
An important aspect to note about the health of these people without cancer is that in addition to the absence of disease, they’re energetic, enthusiastic, and peaceful all at the same time. Moreover, unlike the average 70-year lifespan of a Westerner, the Hunzas’ average age is 120 years. Their exceptional longevity allows the Hunza to do things that Westerners can not after a certain age. For example, it’s typical for a 90-year-old Hunza man to become a father. <p>
Many of the people who are close to me, including my friends and many of my patients, know that my wife, Mariah, is being treated for a fairly aggressive form of breast cancer. In addition, my older sister Sharon passed away last fall (2015) from a long-term battle with leukemia. As you can imagine, cancer …
Many of the people that are close to me know that my wife Mariah is being treated for a fairly aggressive form of breast cancer. My older sister Sharon passed away last fall (2015) from a long term battle with leukemia, and overall it has been a lot for me to take in. I am …
I was compelled to write this newsletter because of what my wife, Mariah, is going through. Mariah was diagnosed with HER2+ Breast Cancer (one of the more aggressive forms) four years ago. The combination of traditional care, holistic care, and diet and nutritional changes have kept her alive and on the road to remission. I want …
by Eugene Mak, MD Board Certified Oncologist and MARF Board Member A frequently asked question by patients undergoing cancer treatment is, “Can acupuncture help me?” The issue then becomes: is there a place for acupuncture in the vast field of cancer with its diverse treatment modalities? “Vast” since cancer is not one disease but over …
What is Cancer? Cancer cells are parasitic and immortal. They serve no special function in the body and grow to such a large size that they eventually kill their own host. Cancer: Then and Now – Late 1940s: 1/16 incidence of cancer – Today: According to the National Institute of Health (NIH), 1 in 2 …
Why do some people get sick when they are exposed to chemicals, mold, pesticides or drugs? What caused some people to die from black mold exposure in New Orleans after Hurricane Katrina, and others survive unscathed? How come not everyone in Minamata, Japan experienced paralysis after years of exposure to industrial wastewater from the nearby …
There is no one way to cure cancer. To face down one of our nation’s top killers, we need the support of an integrated, multidisciplinary team. The newest developments in medicine and the latest advances in thermogram, ultrasound and mammography technology are extremely useful. Supporting these efforts with a healthy immune system can make a …
