by loudcanvas | Apr 8, 2024 | blog
Your body is home to trillions of bacteria (as well as viruses and fungi) that make up a complex ecosystem known as the microbiome. These microorganisms work alongside our own cells supporting and enhancing our biological systems and overall health. The best way to...
by loudcanvas | Apr 8, 2024 | blog, colorectal cancer screening
When HCB2’s founder Melinda Conklin and her late husband Rich learned of his diagnosis of advanced stage colon cancer in 2010 at the young age of 41, clinical trials were not discussed as an option. As a frantic wife and mother of our two children, Melinda ventured...
by loudcanvas | Nov 23, 2020 | blog, Blog, colorectal cancer screening
Hitting Cancer Below the Belt (HCB2) enthusiastically supports the current efforts to lower the colorectal cancer screening age to 45 for everyone of average risk. To be clear, the current recommendations state that those in the Black community need to begin screening...
by loudcanvas | Jul 23, 2019 | Blog, blog, Cancer Prevention, Nutrition
Salt! More or less? Hitting Cancer Below the Belt (HCB2) has considered salt an important component of our healing belly basket since the program’s inception in 2016. Full of minerals and electrolytes, salt helps our muscles move, helps our nerves function, keeps our...
by loudcanvas | Jun 7, 2018 | Blog, blog, Cancer Prevention, Nutrition
Our Healing Belly Baskets for cancer patients and survivors includes nutrient dense foods that may help to reduce inflammation in the body. These baskets include bone broth, which is full of proteins and minerals that support gut health and overall body function. We...
