Recent Lifestyle Medicine Articles
The Plants vs. Cancer Paradox: Lessons from 1.8 Million Lives
A landmark study of 1.8 million people reveals that while plant-based diets significantly lower the risk of certain cancers, the “pudding vegetarian” trap—replacing meat with ultra-processed foods—can actually increase the risk of others.
Cancer and the “AHA” of MAHA
American healthcare is defined by politics and economics—and cancer care is no exception. Although comprehensive cancer prevention is the ideal ‘cure’, our best defense in this complex and fraught landscape remains self-advocacy armed with knowledge. Why it Matters MAHA and its HHS benefactor are making noise—and moves. Some good, some bad, some yet-to-be-known. However, the […]
43 Life-Changing Lessons Since My Cancer Diagnosis
I’ve learned a few things over the 30 years since being diagnosed with cancer. These personal lessons, combined with what I’ve gleaned from 19 years as a cancer coach, greatly shapes my ever-growing understanding of cancer—and its prevention and control.
Glenn Sabin’s Anticancer Foods List
Glenn Sabin’s comprehensive anticancer diet list. Learn Glenn’s approach to buying produce and what definitely needs to be organic and what is okay to buy conventionally grown. Here’s Glenn’s perspective on animal protein choices, including select omega-3-rich cold water fish.
Turning Cancer Fear and Anxiety on its Head
Cancer remains the scariest and most anxiety-provoking 6-letter word I know. But we now have more tools than ever to proactively and pragmatically approach a diagnosis while better controlling emotions—namely fear and anxiety, which can lead to depression.
[ASCO Guideline] Exercise, Diet, Weight Management ‘During’ Cancer Treatment
How do our lifestyle choices influence active cancer treatment, in terms of helping to mitigate various side effects or otherwise potentiate the efficacy of active treatment itself? New ASCO Guideline aims to inform oncologists to better support their patients.
All Vaxxed Up and Nowhere to Go: Cancer Patients and the Whole Damn Dilemma
Recent studies show approximately one in four blood cancer patients fail to produce detectable antibodies after COVID-19 vaccination. This is most prevalent in those hosting non-Hodgkin lymphomas and chronic lymphocytic leukemia, but also in those hosting multiple myeloma and other blood cancers.
Giving Cancer a Chance
A cancer prevention moonshot is nowhere on the horizon. Cancer is given chance after chance after chance. The worst part? Cancer is an insatiable opportunist.
How to Choose an Integrative, Holistic Cancer Coach
Professional cancer coaches can vary widely in terms of the type of support offered and their collective experience and expertise. I’ve created the following list, covering core attributes across vital areas of guidance, to consider when selecting an integrative, holistic cancer coach.
Masks and Veggies: COVID, Vaccines, and Cancer Prevention
We now have a COVID vaccines shown to be safe and effective. Soon, there will be a half-dozen or more approved vaccines to choose from. In less than a year. An amazing feat. But for folks living with various forms of cancer, we don’t have clear guidance on who should be vaccinated against COVID, or when. So what should you do?
