Alternative Cancer Care

Advanced Cancer Strategies Symposium 2012

In search of “health” oriented care, cancer patients commonly use Complementary and Alternative Medicine (CAM) along with their conventional cancer treatments. Many of the experts and leaders in the field of Integrative Cancer Care will be gathering in April near New York City to attend the Advances in Cancer Strategies Symposium. The keynote speaker will be Dr. Bernie Siegel MD. well known for his leading edge thinking and his book Love, Medicine and Miracles.

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How to Create an Integrative Cancer Care Plan

12 Steps that will give you a sense of control and participation in your own cancer journey. Be a cancer survivor and thriver. BE PROACTIVE, BUILD A TEAM, Tend to the WHOLE PERSON, Tend to your LIFE. Know that any complex challenge requires a diverse team for a comprehensive and intelligent approach and the very best outcomes and quality of life. Survive and Thrive.

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Splenda Essentials is NOT a Safe Healthy Sweetener

Do you use Splenda as a sweetener thinking it is safe and healthy for you? Splenda is not natural and it’s not safe. Splenda is an ARTIFICIAL sweetener that has been marketed as a safe and “natural” sweetener. Now it is being marketed with B vitamins added as if it is a health food. It is not safe and its not a health food. Not even close.

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Relieve Chemotherapy Nausea with Milk Thistle

Cancer treatment with chemotherapy can overburden the liver with toxicity and leads to the side effect of nausea. Milk thistle is used to support normal liver function and normal inflammation function. Watch my Smart Tip Video to learn more

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Over the Counter Drugs and Herbs May Reduce Spread of Cancer | New Study

A new study reveals that the spread of cancer may be reduced with common over the counter drugs. There are also natural botanical herbal medicines with similar properties. Here are eight medicinal herbs that contain active constituents that have been shown to lower an array of inflammatory molecules and support normal inflammation function.

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Nine Ways Acupuncture Benefits Cancer Patients

Acupuncture is an ancient system of healing with modern applications. Many leading edge cancer centers today include acupuncture therapy for cancer patients. For the cancer patient or cancer survivor/thriver, research supports the use of acupuncture for managing the side effects of cancer treatment and improving quality of life.

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Anti-Cancer Foods | Broccoli and Breast Cancer

Broccoli is an anti-cancer food that can effect estrogen metabolism and alter Breast Cancer Risk. Find out Why.

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Cancer Causing Chemicals in Grilled Foods | Cook Safely

Cooking methods, such as grilling may promote cancer. Listen to Smart Tip on cooking food safely

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Breast Cancer Linked to Parabens in Cosmetics

Parabens are chemical preservatives found in almost ALL cosmetics and body care products. . A comprehensive study of women with breast cancer in the Journal of Applied Technology found parabens in 100% of all breast tissue samples from cancerous breasts. This evidence clearly links these chemicals to women’s cancers.

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Cancer Fatigue Relief | Herbal Medicine to the Rescue

Decrease Cancer Fatigue, take control of inflammation, , lower your cancer risk and improve the quality of your health by using healing plants that Nature has provided. Herbal Medicines are able to “talk to our cells” and turn our genes on and off. Research shows that many plant constituents lower TNFa and IL6 thus reducing symptoms of cancer related fatigue and chemo brain.

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