Written by: Dr. Adam McLeod, ND The majority of the foods and medications that you consume are metabolized in the liver. The liver is an incredibly complicated organ that carries out many vital tasks required for life. In the context of detoxification there are only a few major metabolic pathways in the liver that do…
Study finds that Chronic Stress really does Spread Cancer in the Body
When mice are exposed to chronic, ongoing stress, their lymphatic systems undergo physical changes that make it quicker and easier for cancer to spread throughout their bodies, researchers have found. Although the study hasn’t been replicated in humans as yet, it’s a huge step towards understanding how stress – which has long been linked to…
The Beauty of Randomness
Written By: Dr. Adam McLeod, ND, BSc (Hons) When it comes to stimulating the immune system there is a true beauty in randomness. I often have patients come to office who have been using the same immune stimulating supplement for years. Although this supplement may be effective, this is not necessarily the best way to…
Diabetes drugs for Cancer?
Written by: Dr. Adam McLeod, ND, BSc(Hon) Can drugs traditionally used for diabetes also be helpful with cancer? There is a growing body of evidence which indicates that both Metformin and a class of drugs known as thiazolidinediones can be a useful adjunctive cancer therapy. The biochemical mechanism behind this anticancer effect is poorly defined…
“My Doctor told me to avoid Blueberries? But Chocolate is ok!”
Written by: Dr. Adam McLeod, ND, BSc(Hons) I frequently hear from patients that their Medical Doctor bluntly told them to forget changing their diet because it does not make a difference, even though this is not accurate based on a large body of scientific evidence. I was very surprised to hear a patient tell me…
Cancer: Know your enemy
Cancer: Know your enemy Written By: Dr. Adam McLeod, ND, BSc Chemotherapy is an effective tool at killing cancer cells when it is used appropriately. The biggest challenge is knowing which drug is best suited for an individual’s cancer. Over the years we have learned that certain cancers tend to be more vulnerable to specific…