'Tis the season! Pine trees are everywhere! From vitamin C to turpentine (yes, the paint thinner!), pine trees give us a lot to talk about. Listen in as Tina & Leah chat about the uses and cautions of the ubiquitous pine tree in this holiday minisode. And don't forget... hit those 5 stars and send this episode to someone you think would enjoy it! Thanks for listening!!

Memorial Sloan-Kettering's summary of pine bark
A lovely read on the medicinal uses of pine (and a recipe)
The science behind Forest Bathing- what it does, how it does it
Pine essential oil components induce sleep (technical paper)
Pycnogenol: WebMD's take on it
Turpentine's history in medicine

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It's that time of year! Cranberries are in season! There's a good chance you'll sit down to some cranberry dishes or drinks during the holidays. Maybe this episode can be fodder for conversation? ("Yes, Uncle Frank, those pics are... something. That chicken nugget really does look like Elvis. A-hem, how about this cranberry sauce? Did you know... ") 

In this holiday minisode, Tina & Leah chat about the history, the culinary, and the medicinal uses of cranberries. So, what are you waiting for? Hit that play button! And remember to give us a 5-star review.  :)   (We appreciate it!)

26 ways to use a bag of cranberries (warning: not all of them are naturopath-approved)
The Cranberry Blitzen Mocktail Recipe (by Leah!)
The Festive Cranberry Shrub Leah mentions in the episode
Orange-cranberry, gluten-free biscotti recipe (by our former guest, Amy Rothenberg, ND)

More technical info on cranberries and their effects:
Sloan-Kettering review of cranberries as medicine
Review of phytochemicals in cranberries (proanthocyanidins and such)
Cranberries for Urinary Tract Infections(UTIs)- the latest Cochran Review (2023)
The mechanism  of UTI prevention

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Everyone has heard a myth or two about cancer (hello, sugar!) The American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) published eight "Myths and Facts About Cancer." Some of the myths they brought up were ones we've heard from patients, others...kind of cringey. We thought we should tackle them one by one. Not surprisingly, there is often a vein of truth that keeps these so-called myths alive.

Tina and Leah have decades of experience as naturopathic physicians and have sifted through the data, so you don't have to! Just hit "play" and enjoy the show! We promise it's entertaining,  at the very least.

ASCO's 8 Myths and Facts About Cancer
Spider Legs in Bubble Gum?
Oh, that's a myth, alright.  Link to the truth re: spider legs in bubble gum.
Link to our previous episode on sugar--  E58: Does Sugar Feed Cancer?

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Herbal medicine is part of our daily lives. Coffee, tea, soup, salads... we are already consuming plants, and many are medicinal. Walking in nature and gardening, these are also aspects of plant medicine.

Listen to the latest episode of The Cancer Pod, where Tina and Leah chat with Chanchal Cabrera, MSc, FNMIH, RHT, (RH) AHG , whose career as a medical herbalist with a specialty in holistic oncology stretches over 35 years. You’re in for a treat when you tune in to hear the inspiring conversation about the power of plant medicine.

Order a copy of Chanchal Cabrera’s book!  Holistic Cancer Care: An Herbal Approach (2023)
The book that inspired Tina and Leah: The Way of Herbs by Michael Tierra
Learn how to integrate herbs into your life from Chanchal - Shift Network

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We talked with Dr. Lise Alschuler about the three most important things to reduce cancer risk and its recurrence. With almost 30 years as a clinician, as well as a cancer survivor herself, Dr. Alschuler is an authority on the topic. Join Tina & Leah in this not-to-be-missed episode. Where else will you find three naturopathic physicians giving out reliable advice on cancer risk reduction?

More about Dr. Lise Alschuler

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Does a higher BMI sometimes lead to better outcomes? Is BMI  what we should be using to measure obesity? Whether you are considered obese, overweight, normal weight, or underweight... your BMI can be misleading. Tina & Leah delve into the details and give you some advice to achieve the ultimate goal: living your best life as long as you possibly can!

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Some things supporting wellness are a great idea — if you're not in the middle of cancer treatment! Tina and Leah talk about some good-for-you, healthy, and usually risk-free things you should avoid while getting active treatment.  Avoiding anything that may undermine your treatment success is a top priority, so don't miss this one!

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Time flies! Before you know it, another year's gone by! We've hit some hot topics this past year, and the info just keeps coming! So, Tina & Leah plucked from the headlines and updated some prior episodes with the newest info. They also look to the future of cancer diagnosis (will ants someday be involved?) and tackle a listener question about mushrooms.  Join us as we learn (and laugh!) together.

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Green tea is a hugely popular drink and supplement. But are its health claims warranted? In this episode, Tina & Leah bring you the facts about green tea's benefits. As usual, there are some unique considerations regarding cancer. So tune in to find out if this anti-oxidant-rich tea should be a high priority on your to-do list!

Memorial Sloan-Kettering summary on green tea
ASCO position paper on green tea
Bottled versus Brewed green tea
Effects on Cancer stem cells
Topical green tea preventing radiation-induced rash
Review on high doses and liver toxicity
Scientific opinion on the toxicity of green tea
Decaf green tea, weight loss, and the COMT gene
Green tea phytosome as an add-on for weight loss
The paper referred to in our Moment of Woo

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Adaptogens are all the rage, making their way into popular pick-me-up products (looking at you, Monster energy drinks).  Many different plants are adaptogens (Ashwaganda, Ginseng, Rhodiola, etc), but should these plants really be taken willy-nilly? Tina & Leah give you the low down on adaptogens, including their uses, side effects, and some contraindications.

What's an adaptogen? "a natural substance considered to help the body adapt to stress and to exert a normalizing effect upon bodily processes. A well-known example is ginseng." Tune in to learn more!

Learn more about Ginseng

Technical paper on Asian and American ginsengs

Schisandra Herbalgram from American Botanical Council

The difference between red and white Panax ginseng

ASCO study on ginseng and cancer-related fatigue

American (Wisconsin) ginseng from the source

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