The Journal

Notes, gently referenced.

Longer-form, evidence-informed writing — clearly educational, carefully referenced, and always with the reminder that this is general information, not medical advice.

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Cancer Care · 4 min · Aug 2026

Turmeric isn't just a spice: the science of curcumin in cancer care

Curcumin, the active compound in turmeric, is one of the most studied phytochemicals in integrative oncology — but bioavailability and safety both matter as much as the promising lab evidence.

A woman who has completed cancer treatment, calm and smiling lookimg at the view
Cancer Care · 9 min · July 2026

Cancer treatment doesn't end when the last treatment does

Completing chemotherapy, radiation or immunotherapy is a milestone worth celebrating — and, for the body, often the moment its next chapter of healing truly begins.

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Cancer Care · 6 min · July 2026

Can cancer “feed” on sugar? What the science really says

Nutrition won't treat cancer alone — but it's one of the most powerful supportive tools we have, and it's in our control to help the body cope with treatment, recover more effectively, and maintain strength throughout treatment. Here's an honest look at the Warburg effect, the 'starving cancer of sugar' idea, and what a more useful approach looks like.

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Genitourinary Health · 8 min · Mar 2026

The microbiome no one talks about: UTIs, BV and the menopause transition

Your genitourinary microbiome quietly shapes a lot of women's health — from recurrent UTIs to BV to the changes of menopause.

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Hormones · 8 min · Feb 2026

Your hormones, your gut, your plate: nutrition for women's hormonal health

Hormonal health starts far beyond your hormones. Blood sugar, gut health, liver function, stress and nutrition all influence how your hormones are made, metabolised and regulated. Here's how food fits in.

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Cancer Care · 7 min · Feb 2026

Eating well through treatment: how nutrition supports your body alongside cancer care

Nutrition won't treat your cancer — but it can help you stay stronger, tolerate treatment better, and recover well. Here's how I think about food during and after treatment, always alongside your medical team.