The Moon and the Stars and the “Sun’s Soup”

   Lately, in my practice, this soup kitchen talk has been coming up a lot so I think it is time to share a summary perspective.  Every now and then there seems to be an increased awareness of a particular item and the Sun’s Soup is the latest.
   Sun’s Soup  (AKA Selected Vegetables) refers to [...]

Interview with Dr. Bufi on Supplements and Various Naturopathic Agents for Cancer

I recently sat down with Dr. Bufi to discuss several topics in complementary medicine for cancer patients, covering a range of topics from vitamins and supplements to some specific agents like resveratrol, noni juice, and melatonin.  Here are several highlights, along with a transcript:
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More uncharted waters before we even buy the boat…the Nina, the Pinta, and the Graviola

Greetings after Thanksgiving and a birthday (my 12 year old daughter — I overlook my own).
Graviola has the scientific name is annona muricata and it is part of the Annonaceae family. Common names are cherimoya, guanabana, soursop, sour sop, custard apple, and brazilian paw paw.
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“Natural Hormone Therapy” for Women: Summary of the Evidence for Safety

    Many women have turned to natural forms of hormone replacement for menopause since learning that conventional hormone replacement therapy (HRT) may increase their risks of breast cancer and other health problems.  Most women have assumed that “natural” or “bio-identical” HRT is safer than conventional HRT. However, recent research has shown that this is not [...]