Many women are unaware that gut health plays a crucial role in hormone metabolism. The term “estrobolome” refers to the specific intestinal bacteria responsible for managing estrogen-specific metabolism. Even if a female is on bio-identical hormone therapy, symptoms such as weight gain, low libido, low immunity and mood disorders can occur when the gut microbiome and specific estrogen-related bacteria are in …
One in 2 men and one in 2.4 women will experience cancer in their life time. As you will see in the preceding article data is showing that these numbers will only increase as younger and younger people are being affected by cancer. By the year 2030 there is an expected doubling of the cancer …
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Generation X are outdoing baby boomers, but not in a good way. People born between 1965 and 1980 are getting cancer more often and at a younger age than their parents and grandparents generations. Gen X women have projected increases in thyroid kidney, rectal, uterine colon, pancreatic and ovarian cancers as well as leukemia and …
The journey of Photodynamic Therapy (PDT) has been fascinating evolving from ancient phototherapy practices to cutting edge clinical applications. Its remarkable history spans over a century, originating in Germany and achieving a significant breakthrough in cancer treatment in 1975. In this innovative treatment we harness the power of light energy alongside a specialized photosensitizer such …
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Eleven years ago I was very hesitant to treat cancer with alternative therapy. That is until Lupe, an in-law, came seeking help for her colon cancer that had metastasized to her brain, lungs and liver. With her strength depleted, her oncologists here and at the Cancer Treatment Center of America had given up hope on …
Cancer drains both patient and caregiver – physically, mentally, and emotionally. Clinical hypnotherapy differs from entertainment hypnosis (stage shows, movies). Together with a trained, certified medical support clinical hypnotherapist, hypnosis yields mental and emotional benefits to both cancer patients and caregivers. Hypnotherapy is a known adjunct to various clinical diagnoses and treatments – symptoms of …
As I mentioned in my previous article titled “Lessons Learned from Managing Fever with Desert Iguanas” there is an inverse relationship between the number of fevers a person has had and the likelihood that they will get cancer. Taking this concept one step further, fevers can be an effective alternative treatment for cancers. This concept …
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Platelets (Figure 1; also known as thrombocytes) are an important part of the mechanism of coagulation that controls bleeding. Non-activated platelets circulate freely but once activated, they become sticky assuming a star-like shape and enmesh with each other and fibrin, forming a blood clot. One large group of platelet s in a single sample or …
All she wanted to do was help her kids during concert season. But her chronic fatigue and excruciating leg pain were causing her to feel discouraged and worn down. When she walked up the stairs in her home, the 46-year-old mother of 3 felt like her quads were being ripped from her bones. How could …
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As a Dietitian and Physician, I believe nutrition is the most important aspect of our health. Every chronic disease, cancer and many symptoms are influenced by our nutrition. As research continues to advance, we have learned which foods to eat and which ones to avoid. Most of us know what a healthy diet looks like …