Category: Alternative Medicine
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Alternative Cancer Treatments: Insights from Dr. Advani
In the realm of cancer treatment, patients often explore alternative therapies like Ayurveda, homeopathy, or foreign treatments in hopes of a cure. However, renowned oncologist Dr. Advani offers a critical perspective on these methods, emphasizing evidence-based medicine over unproven remedies. The Limitations of Alternative Treatments Dr. Advani explains that while some traditional treatments may have…
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Caring for the Skin: Supporting Melanoma Patients with Natural Therapies
Melanoma, the most serious form of skin cancer, requires intensive care that includes immunotherapy, surgery, and perhaps chemotherapy or radiation. Natural remedies can aid in healing, skin recovery, and general well-being, even when medical procedures are essential. Understanding Melanoma Treatment and Recovery Surgically removing the tumor is often the first step in treatment, which may…
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Cancer Recovery: A Holistic Approach with the Carer Cancer Program
Cancer treatment, while life-saving, often comes with challenging side effects that impact a patient’s physical, emotional, and mental well-being. The Carer Cancer Program provides a comprehensive and all-encompassing healing strategy that addresses these issues by emphasizing symptom management and general rehabilitation. Dr. Rajeev Vijayakumar, Consultant Medical Oncologist, emphasizes the importance of this program, stating: “The…
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CRISPR and Gene Editing: The Future of Cancer Treatment
Overview of CRISPR in Medicine CRISPR (short for “clustered regularly interspaced short palindromic repeats”) is a technology that research scientists use to selectively modify the DNA of living organisms. CRISPR was adapted for use in the laboratory from naturally occurring genome editing systems found in bacteria. This revolutionary tool is now being used in medicine…
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Holistic Cancer Programs: cancer and coaching and treatments ft Dr Nanda
Cancer is not just a physical battle, it’s an emotional and psychological journey that affects patients and their families. Renowned surgical oncologist Dr Nanda stresses the value of a comprehensive cancer program that combines medical care, psychological support, and rehabilitation to aid patients achieve their full recovery. The Role of Family and Caregivers A strong…
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Artificial Sweeteners and Health Hazards
Artificial sweeteners, also known as low-calorie sweeteners (LCS), are sugar substitutes added to foods and beverages to provide sweetness without the calories of regular sugar. These intense sweeteners can be hundreds to thousands of times sweeter than sugar, making them popular in “diet” or “sugar-free” products. There are six LCS (low calorie sweeteners) approved by…
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Oncolytic Virus Therapy: Using Viruses to Target Cancer Cells
What is Oncolytic Virus Therapy? Oncolytic virus therapy is an innovative cancer treatment that uses genetically modified viruses to selectively infect and destroy cancer cells while sparing healthy tissue. These viruses are engineered to multiply within tumors, forcing cancer cells to rupture (lyse) and release antigens unique to the tumor. In addition to directly killing…
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The Power of Antioxidants: Protecting Your Health from Free Radical Damage
Understanding Free Radicals and Oxidative Stress Before diving into antioxidants, it’s important to understand free radicals, these are harmful molecules that form naturally in our bodies and come from things like pollution, cigarette smoke, junk food and sunlight. Because of their unequal electron count, these compounds are extremely reactive and have the potential to harm…
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Homeopathy in Cancer Treatment – Controversies and Potential
Homeopathy is a holistic system of medicine founded in the late 18th century by Samuel Hahnemann. The system is based on the idea of “like cures like,” it stimulates the body’s self-healing processes by using very diluted natural chemicals. The preparation of homeopathic remedies involves succussion, or forceful shaking, and serial dilution, which is thought…
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Gentle Ways to Manage Cancer-Related Fatigue: From Restorative Yoga to Herbal Support
Cancer-related fatigue (CRF) is not just ordinary tiredness—it’s a persistent, overwhelming exhaustion that doesn’t improve with rest. In contrast to ordinary fatigue, CRF can be brought on by anemia, stress, inflammation, or cancer therapies, making daily tasks feel draining. Thankfully, mild, all-encompassing methods can help control chronic weariness and enhance quality of life. Understanding Cancer-Related…