Noumena Naturopathic

By Viktoriya Zabigaylo & Orest Szczurko

The factors that increase the risk of developing prostate cancer are not necessarily the same ones that increase the risk of its recurrence or progression. Recent studies looking at men diagnosed with prostate cancer to evaluate who does better during and after treatment have found dietary and lifestyle influences on the progression and death from prostate cancer, specifically after its diagnosis. Part 1 of this review summary outlines the harmful factors that worsen this outcome. Part 2 will focus on the diet and lifestyle measures that reduce this risk.

By Viktoriya Zabigaylo & Orest Szczurko

Timed eating patterns such as caloric restriction and intermittent fasting have shown promising benefits with respect to weight loss and other metabolic changes. Recent research has gone one step further to show that timing of daily meals – breakfast, lunch and dinner –  can also have important implications on metabolism, blood pressure and diabetic outcomes.

By Viktoriya Zabigaylo & Orest Szczurko

Most people who are concerned about cardiovascular health and cholesterol have been told or have chosen to avoid eating eggs.  However a closer look at older and most recent research shows that eggs can actually be beneficial.
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By Viktoriya Zabigaylo & Orest Szczurko

vitamin C example

Colon cancer is the 2^nd most common cancer in Canada.  Processed meats such as kovbasa, ham and sausages significantly increase the risk of developing colon cancer.  But vitamin C eaten with these processed meats can reduce that risk.  Please read below for a thorough discussion of the research.

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By Orest Szczurko

A large study cross referenced the health records of Swedes with that country’s dog register and analyzed the results for the risk of death and heart related death.

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