Dr. Jake Psenka from Longevity Medical Health Center works with a variety of patients, including those fighting cancer. With nearly 20 years of practice, Dr. Psenka has extensive experience combining naturopathic therapies with conventional cancer care.  He believes in educating his patients about their condition and treatment options so that they can be an active participant in their own care. As a community partner, Longevity Medical has done TWO Bare Necessities drives for The Singletons already this year. We asked him to share what foods are best when fighting cancer. (more…)

It’s not unusual to find families gathered around a table for a Sunday night dinner. The Singletons Kitchen program has always been a staple in the services we provide, but something special has started on Sunday nights for these single parents with cancer and their children. (more…)

A 3-ounce serving of raw sugar snap peas provides 50 milligrams of vitamin C, more than half the recommended daily intake for that antioxidant nutrient. It is also a rich source of some B-complex vitamins, giving you nearly half the niacin and one-tenth of the folate you need each day, boosting your intake of these nutrients that help your body convert food to energy. It gives you one-fifth of the vitamin K you need, ensuring that your blood clots properly and supporting your bone health.

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Eating healthy is what we all strive to do.  Here are some great tips  if you are looking to prevent cancer, are struggling with disease or if your immune system is compromised.

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Living in the Arizona desert we all know how important it is to drink water to keep hydrated.  Here are 10 great health benefits of drinking water.

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