Anti-Cancer Tools, New Projects, Ins and Outs

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• 🔬Cancer Research: Aspirin Cuts Colorectal Cancer Risk

• 🧠 Simple Anticancer Tools

•  🚀Superpower Update

• 💡My Ins and Outs for the Month

The Latest in Cancer Research: Aspirin Cuts Colorectal Cancer Risk!!

For years, we’ve known that aspirin is essentially a wonder medicine. It is one of the most well-researched tools we have in medicine! I love discussing aspirin because it’s so simple. It’s easily accessible and has countless applications in medicine. Aspirin has shown effectiveness in diabetes, multiple sclerosis, cardiovascular disease, cancer, the list goes on. It’s interesting that it's not discussed more, especially in oncology. Although it has lost popularity after the invention of acetaminophen in the 1950s, it remains a powerful, underutilized tool.

Aspirin is derived from the bark of the willow tree and contains salicylates, compounds that have been used for centuries to relieve pain and reduce inflammation. Long before we knew about its biochemical mechanisms, ancient civilizations, including the Egyptians and Greeks, used willow bark as a natural remedy for headaches, fevers, and joint pain. The modern formulation of aspirin was developed in the late 19th century, and since then, it has become a staple in medicine cabinets.

Research shows that it has multiple anticancer mechanisms. Aspirin: 

• Reduces inflammation

• Reduces blood clotting

• Reduces lipolysis (the breakdown of fats that drive cancer progression) 

• Reduces the formation of new blood vessels to tumors (angiogenesis)

• Acts as an antioxidant 

• Counters the effects of estrogen

• Counters the harmful effects of seed oils

• Helps to restore mitochondrial function

• Helps to restore glucose metabolism 

I have more information on a few of these mechanisms in a post I made here.

As I mentioned, promising research is always emerging. A large study from JAMA Oncology published in August found that regular aspirin use is associated with decreased risk of colorectal cancer (CRC). Researchers followed 107,655 participants over 30 years and discovered that regular aspirin use—defined as two or more standard tablets per week—reduced the risk of CRC. 

The research showed that aspirin's benefits were greater for people with unhealthy habits, with a 10-year reduction in CRC risk compared to subjects who did not take aspirin. Those with healthier habits saw smaller benefits, suggesting that aspirin's protective effect is particularly valuable for individuals whose lifestyle choices may otherwise elevate their cancer risk.

This research is especially interesting because many warn against aspirin due to its harmful effects on the digestive system. However, many studies show that it may actually be protective. One found that low‐dose aspirin is associated with a 54% reduced risk of gastric cancer. Other research suggests that it may mitigate the effects of gluten sensitivity. There is some nuance, but I think that avoiding extremely high doses and excessive intake can prevent digestive issues. 

It's important to remember that aspirin is a drug and should be taken with caution.  I share this information for educational purposes only and not medical advice. I personally only use aspirin as needed (more on that below). Please consult with your physician before taking any OTC drugs, supplements, making any changes to your diet & lifestyle, etc. 😀 

Some simple, anti-cancer tools:

1. More on aspirin. Instead of reaching for Tylenol or Advil, I prefer aspirin. It's not for everyday use, only as needed like for a headache. I always look for brands without fillers, metals, dyes, or other unnecessary chemicals. Gericare, Health Natura, or international brands when I’m traveling are my go-to options and are linked below.

2. Warm baths. Warming the body is another cheap, underrated anticancer practice. Cancer cells cannot thrive in warm environments. In fact, we’ve found that areas with warmer temperatures have less incidence of cancer.  Hyperthermia therapy is often used in clinical settings, but taking warm baths is a great way to achieve the same effect. Heat can indirectly increase the level of carbon dioxide (CO2) in the body by increasing metabolic rate. This improves oxygen delivery to tissues, which is especially important because cancer cells thrive in low oxygen environments. Warm baths increase circulation, stimulate the immune system, support detoxification, and are one of the best ways to relax. 🛁

3. Coffee. Coffee is more than just a morning ritual. It is a powerful metabolism booster. Interestingly, coffee drinkers have lower incidences of liver, ovarian, thyroid, and endometrial cancers and melanoma. Coffee supports liver and kidney function and detoxification, increases the production of progesterone (an anticancer hormone), and provides essential nutrients like niacin, riboflavin, and magnesium needed to support healthy cellular metabolism. Every morning I have coffee with cream and honey. I love this percolator because it does not contain any plastic, so there is no leaching of chemicals into the coffee: Farberware Electric Coffee Percolator.

4. Laying out in the sun. Sunlight is healing energy. There is a reason sunlight feels so good on our skin. The body knows what it needs. Sunlight contains infrared light which improves mitochondrial function and UV light which is used to produce vitamin D in the skin. Vitamin D encourages normal cellular differentiation and a deficiency of vitamin D is seen in almost all cancer patients. Sunlight is associated with significant decreases in internal cancers, especially colon and breast. We shouldn’t fear the sun and we also shouldn't over do it! Every day I try to take a few minutes to sit out in the sun to set my circadian rhythm, encourage healing processes, and boost healthy hormone production. 

5. Baking soda. Baking soda (sodium bicarbonate) is an alkaline salt that can increase the pH of cancer cells and mitigate the effects of lactic acid. Lactic acid drives cancer growth, so preventing the acidity significantly impacts cellular proliferation. Some research suggests diluting half a teaspoon in water can help mitigate inflammation from autoimmunity. It has also been demonstrated to decrease digestive discomfort and increase CO2 in the body. At the center, we administer sodium bicarbonate in IVs to offer a more powerful dose. There is more information in a post I made for Instagram here.

6. Love. We were made to live in connection with others. Love is a powerful healing force, and not just spiritually. When we bond with others, oxytocin, a hormone, increases. Oxytocin has been demonstrated to bind to receptors in the ovaries and stimulate progesterone production. Higher levels are associated with a decreased risk of ovarian cancer and decreased incidence of metastatic cancers including breast, colorectal, small-cell lung carcinoma, and melanoma. Love is the medicine for everything.💗

Resources:

Aspirin - 💊

Gericare Aspirin - 100 ct

Gericare Aspirin - 1000 ct 

My favorite coffee - ☕️

Organic Breakfast Blend

Farberware Electric Coffee Percolator

Reading - 📚

Aspirin: The Story of a Wonder Drug

Georgi Dinkov’s Research: To Extract Knowledge From Matter - For anyone who wants to get into the weeds of science, Georgi is doing incredible work. You can type “aspirin’ into the search bar to find hundreds of interesting studies. 

Misc. - 💎 

Ancient Minerals Magnesium Bath Flakes 

Baking Soda

I have a really exciting announcement I’ve been waiting to share.

For the past 18 months I’ve been working with the Superpower.com team to launch a first of it’s kind functional medicine platform.

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It’s part of our mission to fundamentally fix healthcare and bring functional medicine to more people. We all deserve to better detect and prevent disease, and take complete control of our health.

We are opening up to the public in 2025, but are giving an exclusive beta invitation to the First Touch newsletter community before anyone else:

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It’s extremely alarming that nine of the ten leading causes of death in the US are directly caused or worsened by metabolic, inflammation, and nutrient deficiency markers that are easily testable, but not typically covered by insurance or measured by your primary care doctor. We built Superpower to solve for this, and will be sharing even more details in the coming weeks – can’t wait to get you and your family’s feedback.

Superpower is currently live in California, NY, Texas, Florida. More states are coming soon!

Ins & Outs of the Month

In: 💊 🧃 🌱 🥒 

• Aspirin as an anti-inflammatory

• Aloe Vera juice to heal the gut

• Holding hands

Out: 🛢️ 🤒 🍳 💪 

• Taking anti acids

• Seed oils hidden in ingredients

• Ignoring symptoms your body is having

Talk Soon,

❤️Dr. C