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Integrative Cancer Treatment

July 22, 2014

The Importance Of Finding A Well Trained Integrative Oncologist

IntegrativeCancer treatment has evolved over the years and today very many alternative cancer treatments have been discovered. The very nature of these treatments and the basis that they work indicates that cancer is a disease that needs to  be tackled at all possible angles in order to be defeated. In the past people over relied on the conventional means of treatment such as chemotherapy , radiation therapy and surgery. These methods of treatment worked for some people well, while for others they never did. In some cases patients have to go through chemotherapy repeatedly to kill the cancer cells enduring all the pain and discomfort that chemotherapy is always associated with but  to no avail. Overreliance on conventional cancer treatments has made us to lose our beloved ones who could have survived if the treatment was given a more integrative approach.

Apart from the conventional cancer treatment methods there are myriads of cancer treatment alternatives such as the nutrition based treatment, ozone therapy, Colley’s treatment and Sonodynamic therapy among others that can help in treatment of cancer. Some of the alternative cancer treatments can work even better when used alongside conventional treatments like chemotherapy hence help in improving the effectiveness of cancer treatment and reducing the severity of the side effects. The benefit of the many cancer treatments methods when used together is overwhelming , so integrative cancer treatment is the way to go.

By finding a well trained integrative cancer doctor who understands what cancer treatments entails, you will be best placed to receive a cancer treatment that does not only focus on killing the tumor but also looks into ways that can be employed to avoid the hurt that the chemotherapy drugs may cause to the healthy  cell. An integrative cancer doctor treats the cancer patient wholly, that is he aims at healing the body, the soul and the mind of the patient. He combines the most appropriate cancer treatment for the patient.

Combines naturopathic and conventional cancer treatments

An integrative cancer doctor helps in treating  the whole person by combining conventional cancer treatment methods like chemotherapy, radiation therapy and surgery with naturopathic therapies hence offering cancer care that suits the patient’s conditions best basing on such factors as the patients treatment history, diagnosis, prognosis and the patients choice of treatment. The compatibility of the complementary therapies with the conventional treatments is also considered by the integrative cancer doctor when treating his patients. Integrative cancer doctors are also very knowledgeable having had different experiences with different treatment methods and hence can offer a valuable advice to the patient on the best course of action to take in treating the disease.

An integrative cancer doctor knows that cancer is a complex multi-faceted disease that requires multi-dimensional integrative treatment that unlike conventional treatments does not only  target to kill the cancerous cells only but views cancer treatment as whole-person treatment method that need to put into consideration the trinity that makes a person that is the body, the mind and the soul hence achieving an all round healing. The benefits of integrative cancer treatment are evident in creation of integrative cancer centers  in the United States such as the Cancer Treatment Centers of America and The Block Center for Integrative Cancer Treatment. These centers have come up to fill the gaps that the conventional cancer treatment could not fill.

An integrative cancer doctor understands the importance of giving the patients the best care possible. He knows that the best cancer treatment can be achieved when it is done by combining the best therapies that work to detoxify the body, to uproot the cancer cells, to boost the immunity and to nourish the healthy cells improving their permeability ,oxygen and nutrient supply. They aim to treat the disease in a way that it does not reoccur.

The integrative doctor knows all aspects of cancer treatment and knows when to go for chemotherapy or when to just use dietary cancer therapies. He will also help you in adjusting to the treatment requirements. In most cases effective cancer treatment requires a total lifestyle change which most cancer patients find hard to adapt to. The integrative doctor is experienced in naturopathic treatments and will be of help to the cancer patient as he struggles to fit in the new lifestyle. He knows how to make adjustments that may not trigger any negative reaction from the body. As known they optimally engage the patient wholly in the treatment that is the patient participates in the healing by his mind , body and spirit resulting in a whole-person healing.

An integrative cancer doctor is also not tied to a specific treatment hence is able to personalize a cancer treatment to the patient, incorporating all the necessary therapies to ensure that the disease causing free radicals and malignant cells are done away with. He is able to offer a very effective treatment at an affordable price. He offers total healing tackling all the possibility of the cancer cell reoccurring and any possibility of metastasis. He employs tests such as the Greek test, chemosensitivity test  to know the drug resistance ability of the cancer cells, after which he incorporates the most compatible naturopathic treatment that will help in destroying the cancer cells and improving immunity during the treatment as well as reduce the severity of the side effects if any.

IntegrativeChemotherapy is known to harm the patient’s body by killing healthy cells and weakening the immune system, different studies have proved that chemotherapy can be very effective and would not hurt healthy cells if done alongside other alternative cancer treatment methods. Other diets are also known to work well with chemotherapy. An integrative doctor will be able to know the best combination that can work for you.

Dr. Dalal Akoury (MD) has profound knowledge on cancer and can offer you a good advice on how to stay cancer free. Frequently check this website for most current updates on cancer treatment. Generally, natural approach to cancer treatment is worth a try.

The Importance Of Finding A Well Trained Integrative Oncologist

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Neural Prolotherapy and Cancer Pain Management

July 22, 2014

Neural Prolotherapy (NPT) For Cancer Pain Treatment

Neural Prolotherapy

Neural Prolotherapy

Neural Prolotherapy (NPT) is a new concept in the treatment of cancer but it is simple to implement and has had far reaching effect on managing chronic pain. The wonder therapy uses dextrose solution in sterile water to address a pain neuropeptide referred to as TRPVI. TRPVI is what triggers the release of pain and inflammatory peptides that lead to excessive pain.

NPT works by adhering to the peripheral nerves, this are nerves that are very close to the surface of the skin and are the main cause of pain. A thin injection may be used to deliver 5% dextrose in sterile water. This water is delivered to all superficial nerves and eventually it leads to a complete freedom of pain especially in the area surrounding the injected part.  NPT targets areas with chronic constriction injuries that affects the nerves health and stimulates the pain.

The technique is simple and reliefs the patient from the pain. Once the superficial nerves are put under this treatment, the pain goes away almost immediately. The treatment targets the correct nerve and addresses it instantly. Once this has been done, the pain goes away immediately. The duration it takes before one starts feeling the pain again depends on the underlying tissue and the nerve constriction. It also depends on how long it will take the dextrose before it repairs the constrictions. Nevertheless, it may take 6 treatment days before the patient is fully cured.

Other than being used to manage cancer pain, NPT has been used in managing lower back pain, sciatica, carpal tunnel, stiff necks, Achilles tendonitis and many other ailments. It is an exciting treatment that can be used to react to chronic pain relief without necessarily resorting to use cortisone injection or medications.

More practitioners are acquiring more skills and knowledge on the use of Neural Prolotherapy NPT and this is expected to better cancer pain management.

Neural Phototherapy (aka Lyftogt Technique) is based on the premise that overuse or injury of the superficial nerves is the main cause of pain and dysfunction.  When Dextrose solution is injected under the skin, the dextrose is able to heal the nerves that lead to the sensation of chronic pain.  The dextrose solution heals the dysfunction that perpetuates the sensation of chronic pain.  It then allows the connective tissue and the nerves to heal and one ends up feeling much better.

The patients will get immediate relief from pain and may not require the use of anesthetics. it can be used to treat all trigger points  and requires a follow up of between 1 week or 2 months depending on the extend  of  the injuries  sustained.

When this method is used, the following outcomes will be expected

  • Elimination and decreased pain after between one and five treatment
  • Increased mobility
  • Increased stability of the joints
  • Reduced pain bites
  • Reduced swelling and tenderness
  • No need for surgery
  • Reduced inflammation.

How is Neural Prolotherapy done

In the treatment of cancer pain, sugar or glucose can be injected just below the skin to promote the healing of tissue damaged so as to rebuild them. There is intense research on using growth factors such as autologous platelet rich plasma, bone marrow aspirate and many other substances in the treatment.

There are still no properly conducted clinical trials although recent studies show that Dr. Lyftogt has been able to develop neural phototherapy treatment protocols for migraine.

Neural Prolotherapy

Neural Prolotherapy

The Neural Prolotherapy according to Dr. Lyftogt can be relied on in managing neurogenic inflammation. His assertion is based on the work by Douglas W. Zochodne who hypothesizes that prolotherapy treats pathological inflammation.  According to Dr. Lyftogt, injection of 0.1 % lignocaine induces proliferating peptidergic effectors while at the same time reduces vascular endothelial growth factor level that restores repair processes hence reducing or eliminates pain.  The injections target specific receptors TRPVI that are present in the nerve nervorum. These are the smallest nerve fibers that are responsible for pain and the swelling in the protective sheath of the nerve trunk (neurogenic inflammation)

According to Dr. Lyftogt, there is already evidence that neuropathic pain syndromes causes peripheral neurogenic inflammation that involves autonomic and sensory nerves. What the doctor needs to demonstrate on is how the neurogenic inflammation is enhanced and how the sugar injection reacts to it.

If you are suffering from neuropathic pain, or any chronic pain, Dr. Dalal Akoury one of very few trained in Neural Prolotherapy NPT by Dr. Lyftogt in this procedure can help you. Do not hesitate to call AWAREmed Health and Wellness Center for immediate pain relief.

Neural Prolotherapy (NPT) For Cancer Pain Treatment

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Infection In Cancer Patients And Biofilm Formation

July 21, 2014

Infection In Cancer Patients And Biofilm Formation Treatment With
Silver And Ozone

Cancer patients are at higher risk of getting serious infection thus it is important for everyone to learn and gain more information about the infections to reduce and prevent the occurrence of the problem. Fungi and infection is caused by harmful bacteria and viruses. When they invade the body, the immune system may not be able to destroy them as fast as required hence the likely hood of a person to developing cancer.

Cancer patients are more vulnerable since cancer treatment is known to weaken the body’s immune system making it vulnerable to infections. The white blood cells (leukocytes) are the body soldiers known to fight infections. The cells are produced in the bone narrow and thus when the born marrow is unable to produce enough of the white blood cells, it leads to a condition referred to leucopenia. The body is then not able to fight the infection.  The white blood cells referred to as neutrophils can destroy fungi and any harmful bacteria in the body as soon as the infection is detected.  When the level of the cells is low, it increases the chances of one contracting bacterial infections.

Biofilm Formation

People with cancer neutropenia are exposed and easily develop infections because the immune system is low. The infections could attack any part of the body including the skin, the mouth, the rectum, urinary tract and the genital area.

Some of the signs and symptoms include;

  • Fever with temperature rising up to 100.50
  • Sweating or chills
  • Tooth ache , sore throat and sores in the mouth
  • When urinating, one may feel some burning or may be forced to increase the frequency of urinating.
  • Pain in the abdomen
  • Pain in the anal area
  • Sores around the anus and diarrhea
  • Short breath and coughs
  • Swelling, pain, wound or redness of parts of the body.
  • Unusual  virginal  discharge

Relieving side effect (palliative care)

This is also referred to as symptom management which is an important cancer care and treatment. This care leads to infections that could be life threatening although such infections are easily treated.

  • Causes

Treatment of cancer can lead to poor sleep, poor dieting, and stress. This may weaken the body and the immune system making it exposed to infections.

Chemotherapy lowers the production of white blood cells in the bone marrow hence increase the chances of infection. Radiation therapy harms the bone marrow especially if administered in areas such as the legs, the chest, the pelvis or the abdomen.

Leukemia and lymphoma are cancers that may attack the bone marrow. They overwhelm the bone marrow cells and reduce the production of the white blood cells.

  • Treatment

There are some preventive treatments for infections. Patients who are at risk of developing infections because of chemotherapy treatment or radiation can be exposed to prophylactic antibiotics and antifungal medications. In a case where the infection has already developed, one may be treated with antibiotics or antifungal medication. If the neutropenia is accompanied with some fever, referred to as neutropenia fever, such a patient must be hospitalized so as to receive the intravenous TV antibiotics.  If you already have the neutropenia fever or   you are at a higher risk of developing neutropenia fever, the doctor may prescribe colony –stimulating factors or white blood cell growth factors.  This are the drugs designed to make the body to make more neutrophils and other types of white blood cells.  It reduces the risks of infections such as Neulasta (pegilgrastin), Sagramostim (Leukine or prokine).  It is worth noting that the doctors may not prescribe this treatment if the patient has neutropenia but does not have fever.

Biofilm formation may occur when free floating microorganisms attach themselves on the skin or any surface and secrete extracellular polymers. The biofilms may protect the bacteria and hence they are a serious health risk. A fully developed biofilm contains many layers and a matrix of EPS and a conditioning film as well as a vertical film.  The vertical structures may consist of microorganisms which may come in the form of towers or mushrooms separated by interstitial spaces. These interstitial spaces allow biofilm to take in nutrients from the surrounding liquid and at the same time move the byproduct away from the biofilm.

Biofilm Formation

Ozone treatment

The ozone treatment could be used in managing biofilms. The treatment targets extracellular polysaccharides that are found on the surface and cleaves them.  The ozone cuts through the biofilm and dissolves them to harmless microscopic fragments. Ozone works well because of it’s a strong oxidant and is more powerful than any other disinfectant.  That is why it is used to purify water in spa and pools industry.

Silver treatment

Dr. Becker, discovered that silver ions can cause cells to dedifferentiate making them to revert back to normal cells.  Studies show that when large amount of silver is taken on daily basis it is able to revert cancer symptoms. Silver generated ions kill’s bacterium by making them to differentiate and this makes them heal the wounds.  Further research shows that silver effectively kills cancer cells just as chemotherapy does but has fewer side effects.  Silver is better compared to Cisplatin which is currently being used to treat a variety of cancer ailments but comes with numerous side effects such as nausea and vomiting which can damage the kidney.

Infection In Cancer Patients And Biofilm Formation Treatment With Silver And Ozone

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Cancer Treatment Options

July 20, 2014

What Are The Treatment Options Available To Cancer Victims?

There are many methods used in the treatment of cancer. They include radiation treatment, chemotherapy treatment and surgery. All this methods are meant to stop the spread of cancerous cells. However, when you look at the statistics, details it reveals about the ailment is a bit shocking.  In the modern times, more focus is now being placed on detox, liver flushes methods and the diet as better methods of managing cancer.

Existing Cancer treatments in our Century

RadiationIt makes use of higher energy radiation that kills the cancer cells. The rays damage the DNA of the cancerous cells destroying them completely. The problem with this method is that it damages both the normal and the cancer cells. This makes it necessary to have the treatment planned carefully so as to minimize the side effect.  A machine may be used to produce these rays or doctors may place a radioactive material close to the tumor cells or inject it in the bloodstream. A patient may receive the radiation during or after surgery depending on the type of cancer that is being treated, the radiation shrinks tumors and kills the cancerous cells. The rays that are popularly used include the X-ray, and the gamma rays which have charged particles that are used to treat radiation.

  • Surgery

It can be used to diagnose, prevent or treat cancer. In most cases, cancer patients may have to undergo some form of surgery. Surgery has often offered the greatest chances for cure especially in cases where the cancer has not spread to most parts of the body.

  • Chemotherapy

This is where drugs or medicine is used to treat cancer. The term chemotherapy is always misunderstood and the thought of having it has always frightened many people. However, when the patients are told what chemotherapy is and how it works it can help allay their fear and calm them down. It also enables the patients have a better sense of control over the treatment.

  • Targeted therapy

This is a new method of treating cancer that utilizes drugs and other substances that identifies and attacks the cancer cells while doing little or no damage to the normal cells. This method is becoming popular in the treatment of cancer.

  • Immunotherapy

This treatment uses the body’s own immune system to help one fight cancer

  • Hyperthermia

This is where heat is used to treat cancer that has been with the patient for a long period of time. With the invention of new tools, more precise delivery of heat will be more effective in treating cancer.

  • Stem cell transplant

This method is also referred to as peripheral blood, cord blood transplant and Bone Marrow transplant.

  • Photodynamic therapy

PDT is a treatment that makes use of special drugs referred to as photosensitizing agents. It also makes use of light in its effort to kill the cancer cells. The drugs work after being activated by some kind of light

CancerAll this methods have for many years been used to treat cancer but none of them has been 100 % effective in managing and treating cancer. The latest research shows that diet and nutrition play an important part in the cancer treatment. Patients suffering from cancer are strongly advised to eat the right kind of diet which helps them to feel better and stronger. Good nutrition is necessary since the disease may affect your appetite or can affect the body’s ability to tolerate certain types of food. Low fiber diet may be recommended if you have trouble with digesting food, cramping or if you have undergone some type of surgery. The patient may also be put on dietary supplement to help improve the quality of his life.

Liver flushes is a method intended to get rid of microbes in various organs of the body such as  such as the liver, gallbladder, pancreas, the colon so that the cancer treatment can take place.  These microbes steel some energy from the cells, they intercept nutrients and at the same time excrete mycotoxins. This makes the organ to become weak and lowers the immune system of their body.  Liver flushes thus supercharges the immune system and allows various cancer treatment methods to be used.

  • Detrofication

Detrofication may take place through sweating and colonics removal of toxins from the body. This may to some extend reverse cancer.  Some research show that coffee enemas detoxification may be used to cure cancer. Juicing and good dieting strengthens the immune system and the healing of the body.  However,the emotions must be healed and traumatizing events forgotten if the treatment of cancer is to succeed. Detoxification can be done in the health center or it can be done at home. Avoid foods that have toxins. Remember the air we breathe as well as the water we take has toxic substances. The bags used to package processed foods have toxins and they should also be avoided.

Use the following to remove toxins in your body at home.

  • Bentonite clay
  • Castor oil
  • Coffee enemas
  • Engaging in activities which can lead to sweating helps the body of eliminate toxics from the body

What Are The Treatment Options Available To Cancer Victims?

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The Nigella Sativa Is Effective In Cancer Treatment

July 20, 2014

Nigella Sativa is a great tool in fighting Cancer

Nigella SativaAfter doing a lengthy research on cancer and cancer treatment, a course that I am not stopping any soon, I have learnt that the best cancer treatments are nature given. Natural cancer treatments have been used for a long time as alternative cancer treatments and that seemingly is not going to stop any sooner. The known conventional cancer treatments like chemotherapy, radiation therapy and surgery are not the best options cancer patients wish for. This is because of the very many side effects associated with them. Most cancer patients now prefer natural cancer treatment to conventional cancer treatment methods.

The sudden shift of patient attitude from conventional cancer treatment methods to natural treatment methods has led researchers to do research on several vegetables, fruits and seeds to determine if they can offer an effective treatment option that will be preferred by the patients. Needless to mention the doctors are always trying to find out the most effective ways that can cure cancer without leaving any life threatening side effect.

Doctors have encouraged the consumption of certain fruits and vegetables due to their anticancer properties. The list of these naturally availed cancer treatment is growing everyday as the researchers are discovering new plants that can help in cancer treatment. These fruits, vegetables and seeds are rich in antioxidants that help the body in flushing out the toxins that may encourage the formation of cancer cells. These fruits, vegetables and seeds not only help in prevention of cancer but help strengthen the immune system to fight cancer.

Nigella sativa otherwise known as the black cumin has been identified by researchers to have anticancer properties and hence can be used as an alternative cancer treatment. The medicinal properties of the black seed have been known for centuries. It was used in the ancient Egypt for medicinal purposes. In fact it is a plant that is the most treasured and revered among the ancient Egyptians. Even one of the great people known in the Muslim community; Prophet Mohammed used the black cumin seeds and encouraged his followers to use it too. He said that it could cure everything except death.

In the early 1960’s a lot of research began investigating the medicinal benefits of this black seed. The researches that were done proved the health benefits of the black cumin seeds especially in prevention and treatment of cancer.

Scientists from the Kimmel Cancer Centre in Jefferson recently conducted a research on the black cumin medicinal properties that cleared every doubt about its ability to cure cancer. The researchers reported that the black cumin is effective in destroying cancer cells. Another research that was done by the Cancer Research Laboratory in South Carolina showed that the black seeds enhanced the growth of bone marrow cells by 250 percent, making it one of  the most powerful immune boosters ever known. The research also verified that the black seeds inhibited the growth of cancer cells by about 60%.

The black cumin was found to be effective in treatment all types of cancers. It works well on cervical, breast, prostate, brain, blood and pancreatic cancers. Pancreatic cancer is one of the most deadly types of cancer and survival rate of a pancreatic cancer patient on chemotherapy is very slim. However with the black cumin the disease is easily cured.

The research done by the Kimmel Cancer Centre in Jefferson revealed that black cumin contains thymoquinone, which is very effective in inhibiting the growth of cancer cells and reducing the sizes of existing tumors quickly. In a study that was done on rats as well as cancerous cells in humans revealed that the black cumin is effective in fighting cancer. Black cumin also helps in reducing the cholesterol levels in the body. High cholesterol levels expose you to cancer risk.

“The herb and oil are safe when used in moderation, and have been used for thousands of years without reported toxic effects,”  Hwyda A. Arafat, MD, PhD, associate professor, departments of surgery and pathology, anatomy and cell biology at Jefferson Medical College. He spearheaded the research.

“Every time you take black cumin you are stimulating your immune system to fight on your behalf and increase natural killer cells,” Dr. Gary Null states when endorsing black cumin and its ability to improve the immune system, and treat even the most impossible invaders like cancer and HIV, successfully.

Black cumin helps in fighting the diseases by enhancing the production of the bone marrow cells thereby enhancing the immunity of the body. It also increases the production of interferon and also protects the healthy body cells from harmful effects of foreign bodies. The black cumin also kills tumor cells and improves the antibody producing ability of the body.

The Black cumin also helps in maintaining the overall body wellness and helps in treating other serious diseases as it contains crystalline nigellone which is a very active component. The seed oil also contains beta sitosterol, thymoquinone, myristic acid, palmitic acid, stearic acid, palmitoleic acid, oleic acid, linoleic acid, arachidonic acid, proteins and vitamins B1, B2 and B3 which are helpful in maintaining a good immune system and fight diseases.

Researchers are always discovering new and better ways to help you stay away from cancer and to treat cancer better. For this reason you need to be updated frequently to make right choices as you fight cancer. Dr. Dalal Akoury (MD) has a website that avails you sufficient information to help you fight cancer. Contact her and get empowered to fight cancer better.

Nigella Sativa is a great tool in fighting Cancer

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