OutSmart Cancer® Blog

For many cancer patients, finding ways to manage the side effects of chemotherapy, radiation and hormonal treatments is a great challenge. Most patients do not want to take more drugs and are looking for safe, health...

Probiotics, the healthy bacteria found in yoghurt and other fermented foods protect the lining of the digestive tract from damage due to radiation therapy. Studies show that when healthy bacteria are taken orally BEFORE radiation...

Chronic Inflammation Can Cause Cancer Five Ways to Reduce Inflammation Naturally and Prevent this Known Cause of Cancer The relationship between cancer and inflammation is well established. There is a strong association between chronic, ongoing...

Broccoli is one of Nature’s great cancer fighting foods. All of the cruciferous vegetables, better known as the cabbage family, contain compounds that fight cancer and modulate hormones. Human studies have shown that cruciferous vegetables...

The answer is both YES and NO. Some nutrients and supplements offer support and may even reduce some toxic effects, while others may interfere with your treatments. Knowledge and guidance are required. Of course you should fully...

Vitamin D can reduce your risk of the flu and complications of flu. Vitamin D contributes to lowering the incidence of infections and inflammation during the fall-winter flu season. The Canadian government has recommended increased...

Are You Getting Enough Sleep to Have A Strong Immune System? Melatonin supports normal restful sleep and may reduce cancer growth! As you age, melatonin declines. Consider melatonin supplementation to support normal sleep and strong cancer...

Here is a list of foods that comprise an Anti-Cancer Diet. Take this list with you when you go shopping Review the list each week to see how many of these foods you included. If...

Cancer and Inflammation The relationship between cancer and inflammation is well established. There is a strong association between chronic, ongoing inflammation in the body and the occurrence of cancer. It is most obviously demonstrated with...

Image via Wikipedia Eight Tips For Healing Damaged Nerves Nerve damage and nerve pain (neuropathy)  are common side effects of chemotherapy cancer treatment. Neuropathy is caused when chemotherapy drugs damage healthy nerves causing symptoms such...

Here is an excerpt from wonderful article by  Dr. Joseph Nowinski, that appeared on the Huffington Post exploring meditation as a complement to cancer treatment. How Meditation Can Support Cancer Treatment Is Meditation Effective? There...

This Unique Plant Chemical Could Prevent Estrogen-Related Cancer Postmenopausal women who consume diets rich in a plant chemicals called lignans have a lower risk of breast cancer. A review of 21 studies from the German Cancer Research...