“I Expect My Patients to Be Outliers”: Applying Nutrition to Improve Cancer Outcomes

“I expect my patients to be outliers, to defy the statistics, to defy the odds,” says Nalini Chilkov, LAc, OMD, a practitioner of oriental medicine and nutrition counseling, who specializes in working with cancer patients.

Over a career spanning more than 30 years, Dr. Chilkov has treated thousands of people with diverse forms of cancer. She’s witnessed first-hand the positive impact that thoughtful, carefully-tailored diets and supplementation protocols can have. She shares a wealth of clinical pearls on how to use nutritional interventions to improve health outcomes for people with cancer.

To BE or Not to BE: New GMO Labels Leave Many (Still) Wondering What’s in Their Food

The US Department of Agriculture (USDA) has released its long-anticipated plan to implement national disclosure requirements for genetically modified foods––and GMO labeling advocates say it keeps key information hidden from consumers.

Vitamin C Improves Glucose Control in Diabetes Patients, Older Individuals

Vitamin C supplementation can improve glycemic and insulin regulation in some patient groups, according to data published recently in the European Journal of Clinical Nutrition.

The Downside of Probiotics: Bloating and Brain Fog

Probiotics can promote gut health and improve the symptoms of a range of different diseases. But emerging evidence suggests that use of “friendly bugs” can sometimes have decidedly unfriendly consequences, from gas and bloating to brain fog and even grave infections.

To Slow Neurodegeneration, Reduce Toxins, Quell Inflammation

A holistic, integrative approach can often slow the neurodegenerative processes that underlie Alzheimer’s disease, Parkinson’s, and many other neurological conditions. But neurodegenerative disorders are typically very complicated, with multiple comorbidities, so it can be difficult even to know where to begin. A seasoned naturopathic physician offers guidance.

The Cult and Culture of Vegan Cheese

We’re witnessing a vegan cheese explosion these days. US sales of these plant-based, non-dairy cheeses jumped by 43% in 2018 , according to the Plant-Based Food Association, and are forecast to hit the $4 billion mark by 2024. Venture capital firms are all over it, and the market is thriving. These products have evolved a long way in the last decade. How healthy are they, and for whom? 

FDA Revamps It’s Field Guide to Food Additives

There are well over 10,000 chemical additives–flavorings, colorings, preservatives–that the federal government permits for use in food products sold in the US. While a few occasionally grab headlines–think monosodium glutamate, sodium nitrite, high-fructose corn syrup, aspartame–the vast majority garner very little public attention.

New Home Test Kit Enables Easy Glyphosate Detection

Patients concerned about glyphosate contamination can now check their food and water for traces of the toxic weed killer with a new home test kit.

Uncommon Forms of Insulin Resistance Often Hide in Plain Sight

Uncommon forms of insulin resistance with unusual root causes often hide in plain sight. Learn how to detect and treat them, and you can have a profound positive impact on your patients’ lives, often saving them months, even years of frustration, says Heba Elnazer, MD.

Vitamin D Research Roundup

Findings from the massive VITAL study may have dashed the hope that vitamin D supplementation can prevent cardiovascular disease and cancer. But there are many other reasons to consider using this important vitamin. Here’s a roundup of recent findings.