Donnie Yance is an internationally known master herbalist and nutritionist. He is the author of the book, "Herbal Medicine, Healing and Cancer" and "Adaptogens in Medical Herbalism"
By Donnie Yance
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. This review examines one of breast cancer’s most challenging aspects: dormant disseminated tumor cells (DTCs) that fuel cancer recurrence. Despite initial treatment success, 25-45% of breast cancer patients relapse months or years later with fatal secondary or metastatic disease, with dormancy being the key culprit behind both early and late recurrence.
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By Donnie Yance
Cancer becomes most dangerous when it spreads from its original location to other parts of the body—a process called metastasis. This spreading relies on certain proteins called lectins, which act like molecular “velcro” helping cancer cells stick together and communicate with each other. 1 Using modified citrus pectin for cancer is one strategy that can block or slow down the metastasis process.
One particular type of lectin—called galectin-3 (Gal-3)—has captured researchers’ attention because it plays a key role in how several types of cancers spread, including breast, prostate, and colon cancer.2, 3 Blood levels of galectin-3 closely track with cancer progression, making it a valuable marker for doctors to monitor how well treatments are working.
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By Donnie Yance
Contrary to popular belief, carbohydrates can be powerful allies in your weight loss journey when you understand how to use them properly. There are better carbs and worse carbs, and healthy carbs can actually help you lose weight.
For years, carbohydrates have been villainized in diet culture, portrayed as guaranteed weight-gain culprits. This misconception has been reinforced by the popularity and widely publicized success stories of low-carb approaches like the Atkins and ketogenic diets. However, this oversimplified advice lacks crucial nuance about how carbohydrates actually function in our bodies.
In reality, high-quality carbohydrates, for example from whole grains, play an essential role in fat-burning and metabolic health, and just might be the missing piece in your fitness puzzle.
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By Donnie Yance
Traditional Herbal Medicine (THM) is very different from using isolated plant compounds. Using isolates to treat cancer is a more allopathic approach and not at all part of a holistic whole-systems model based in THM practice.
THM is based on a concept of whole plants having synergy as well as intelligence (Plant Intelligence). Examples of plant intelligence include key features that involve the ability to problem-solve in a flexible manner, anticipate the future, store memory, learn, communicate, and ultimately, be goal-oriented.1
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By Donnie Yance
In July 2014, I wrote about “The Unique Health Benefits of Siberian Sea Buckthorn Oil” (read the original article here). Today, I’m excited to expand on this topic with fascinating new insights about its potential for athletic performance.
Ever wondered why some athletes seem to recover faster and perform better? While training and genetics play their part, emerging research suggests that a remarkable orange berry—used in traditional medicine for over 1,300 years—might hold the key to enhanced athletic performance and recovery.
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By Donnie Yance
What is Maca?
Maca (Lepidium meyenii), is a resilient cruciferous root vegetable native to the high Andean plateaus of Peru at elevations of 11,500-16,400 feet. It has recently garnered significant attention in the natural medicine field due to its extraordinary nutritional, antiviral, and antioxidant properties. Traditionally cultivated by indigenous communities for over 2,000 years, maca has been used both as a dietary staple and medicinal herb.
Its roots contain approximately 60% carbohydrates, 10% protein, and 10% fibers, with the remainder comprising various bioactive compounds.1 For centuries, people in Peru have valued maca for its ability to boost energy and enhance fertility.
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