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Breast Cancer Treatment: Sharon Keller’s Journey

December 17, 2016
Breast Cancer Treatment At Awaremed with Dr. Dalal Akoury

One of the first days of treatment.

Sharon Keller’s Journey with Breast Cancer Treatment under Dr. Dalal Akoury Care

We traveled from Pittsburgh Pa to Myrtle Beach for my breast cancer treatment once my husband and I decided this was the best place for me. This was based on the amount of treatment options available and environment for this healing journey.   Dr. Akoury firmly believes in positive thinking, and a beautiful and calm environment for my breast cancer treatment. Each treatment room has beautiful decor with the smell of essential oils to enhance the senses and create an environment of healing.  My  journey began with a contacting phone to Awaremed and Seina, the office manager, answering a lot of questions about the treatment plans. In my case, Dr Akoury called me and talked to me from the airport to introduce herself and connect with me. She is warm and caring and like no other doctor I have ever known. You become family. In a time of sickness and fear, and  pain and concern, and being far from home,you are welcomed into the practice with open arms, smiles, and positive encouragement. Thus the breast cancer treatment and journey has begun. Fear tries to grip my heart and there is no place for it. Smiles, walks on the beach in barefeet, soothing music and laughter takes its place along with much prayer.

Sharon Keller’s first day of Breast Cancer treatment with Dr. Dalal Akoury

If you have any questions about treatment from a patient’s perspective, I would be more than happy to talk to you. I can be reached by calling Siena, the office manager of Awaremed and asking her to give you my phone number.  I would be honored to help you on your wellness  journey. You will never be the same in a good way. Life matters, people matter, and do not worry about the small stuff.

AWAREMED – phone number 843 – 492-4884. Seina will answer your questions and ask her for my number and I can give you a patient’s perspective.

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Breast Cancer Sharon Keller Journey, Ask Dr. Dalal Akoury

December 12, 2016

 

Sharon Keller Journey with Breast Cancer, Found Dalal Akoury

Sharon Keller Journey with Breast Cancer, Ask Dr. Dalal Akoury  

Breast Cancer how scary , is that true? The discovery of  Breast Cancer moved from being a lump and uncomfortable to being a definite diagnosis of breast cancer sometime in September with a new reality facing me.

Sharon Keller discovery of her Breast Cancer

Breast Cancer, is that true? The discovery of  Breast Cancer moved from being a lump and uncomfortable to being a definite diagnosis of breast cancer sometime in September with a new reality facing me. How did I get to this place in my life? What now? Where do I go for treatment? What diet do I follow? This reality of breast cancer was an overwhelming whirlwind of information.   The local  oncologist and the surgeon wanted surgery, chemo, and then radiation and seemed to want it all withing a few days of diagnosis. I just could not accept a drastic surgery, a removal of two layers of lymph nodes, chemo and radiation without some research on breast cancer. I was overwhelmed with the sense of urgency.  It seemed fear based to me so I had to take a deep breath and do some research. I also knew I had to get myself quiet with my  Creator and the one who I needed to cling to more than any other time in my life.  That research led me to find out how important IPT is in the treatment of cancer along with ozone treatment, IBV light, chelation, PolyMVA, chelation, glutathione, heat therapy and that led me tostart a search for answers from an alternative to traditional treatment. I called a lot of clinics with a lot of questions. I then called AWAREMED.I had also found out the benefits of a test called the Greek Test that tested your blood to see what would work for your cancer. I was so afraid of chemo because of  already having Lyme disease, Hashimoto disease, and arthriits and a compromised immune system.  Scared beyond belief and whirling in self doubt and still trying to seek God for direction I had to make decisions. I decided on Awaremed when Dr. Akoury offered all of the treatments I had researched and knew I needed to get well. I will never forget the peace that came over me with that phone call. I will never forget this  journey. Breast cancer throws you as a novice into an arena where you become a researcher to fight for your health.

Sharon Keller Journey accepting Breast Cancer, Found Dr. Dalal Akoury 

The first phone call to Awaremed and Dr. Akoury was met with such compassion and caring. Seina, the office manager answered all of my questions and assured me of the quality of care that was offered by Dr. Akoury. Her heart is for her patients. The decision to travel out of state for integrated oncology treatments was solidified when Dr. Akoury called me from the airport on her way to speak overseas. Her kindness and compassion is what I remembered from that phone call. Of course – Hurricane Matthhew had other plans and I had to postpone the trip by a week. “Breast cancer was something to be accepted” and “you will always live with cancer and learn how to do that” were statements I heard in the first phone calls. That was something I did not understand and had never heard before so I started off to Myrtle Beach and Awaremed. Scared and broken is how I describe my start of this journey. I wanted to learn also and Dr. Akoury and Awaremed seemed to be a place for me. Integrative cancer treatment  has the best of both worlds…. The hard part is that insurance companies do not cover the procedures. I sure hope that can change at some point very soon. Sharon Keller breast cancer journey with Awaremed and Dr. Dalal Akoury can be followed on the following link too.

 

 

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Destructions cocaine abuse cause on human health

September 9, 2016
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Destructions cocaine abuse cause on human health can be life threatening

Destructions cocaine abuse cause on human health: Statistics of cocaine effects

Of all substance of abuse the destructions cocaine abuse cause on human health is registered to be the fastest growing drug problem among the middle class communities. According to a report released by a Police Foundation recently it was stated that there are 120,000 regular users and 360,000 occasional users of cocaine, with 180,000 taking crack cocaine the report concludes. This drug is no respecter of any one and social status is not a factor when it comes to drug addiction. Everyone is vulnerable and we must face the problem boldly without fear. Doctor Akoury MD, is a veteran addiction expert who is taking the initiative to help you get the best of your life in this article by focusing on the discussion topic which is “destructions cocaine abuse cause on human health”. The chilling revelations doctor Akoury is about to share with us are just but a very small fraction of what this drug is capable of doing in your life. It would be appropriate that even as you go through this article, you may want to schedule for an appointment with the experts at AWAREmed Health and Wellness Resource Center under the able leadership of doctor Akoury. Remember that she founded this health facility primarily to give her contribution towards eliminating cocaine addiction and other addictive elements. Let us now get to the business of understanding the impact of cocaine in human health.

Destructions cocaine abuse cause on human health: Mental health complications

Although cocaine is used because it causes excitement, those addicts who use this drug regularly in high doses can develop short-term sessions of uncontrolled behavior, impaired judgment, impulsive behavior and hyper-sexuality. Besides that, other users are also likely to develop persecutory delusions and hallucinations which often cause them problems with the authorities. When addicts use this drug, it causes them to lose sense of control and occasionally become violent. Yet alongside that muscle twitching and convulsions (fits) are also a risk with heavy use, more so in adolescents who smoke crack, a pure and highly addictive form of the drug. Coma, breakdown of muscles and kidney failure can also occur.

Destructions cocaine abuse cause on human health: The liver

Users of cocaine often combine it with alcohol to deliver more excitement. To them this combination gives them the feeling of the ‘high’ to satisfaction as opposed to when cocaine is used on its own. With this combination, the effect of cocaine is given a boost and the reason behind it is that a new chemical is formed in the liver which has similar effects to cocaine but which last longer in the body. Doctor Akoury sounds a warning that this practice is chillingly dangerous.  It is highly associated with liver damages and risk of premature death is 18 times greater with this combination. Get to know more to be on the health safest side of life by scheduling for an appointment with doctor Dalal Akoury today.

Destructions cocaine abuse cause on human health: Statistics of cocaine effects

 

 

 

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Alcohol consumption research findings on cancer disease

September 9, 2016
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Alcohol consumption research findings on cancer disease indicates if not addressed more catastrophic result awaits the societies

Alcohol consumption research findings on cancer disease

In our previous article we dealt with the effects of alcohol and cancer risk and in particular we were able to disclose who the use of alcohol increases the risk of contracting head and neck cancer, esophageal cancer, liver cancer and breast cancer. You realize that these are not the only types of cancer that are closely associated with alcohol consumption. In this article we are going to further onto the discussion while focusing on the realities of alcohol consumption research findings about the cancer disease. When research is done, what follows is getting the outcome of that research. In this line of duty a lot of studies have been done primarily to establish if there is any association between alcohol consumption and the risk of cancer. And other than what we discussed previously, the risk is not as evident in other cancers like cancers of the pancreas, ovary, prostate, stomach, uterus, and bladder. In these cancers cases, studies have not established any close association with alcohol or where there is evidence it was inconsistent.

However, for two cancers renal cell (kidney) cancer and non-Hodgkin lymphoma (NHL) multiple studies have shown that increased alcohol consumption is associated with a decreased risk of cancer. A meta-analysis of the NHL studies (which included 18,759 people with NHL) found a 15 percent lower risk of NHL among alcohol drinkers compared with nondrinkers. The mechanisms by which alcohol consumption would decrease the risks of either renal cell cancer or NHL are not understood.

Alcohol consumption research findings on cancer disease: Alcohol increases the risks of cancer

And according to doctor Dalal Akoury a veteran addiction experts of many decades, several studies have in the past established numerous ways through which alcohol consumption may increase the risk of cancer including some of them as follows:

  • Metabolizing (breaking down) ethanol in alcoholic drinks to acetaldehyde, which is a toxic chemical and a probable human carcinogen; acetaldehyde can damage both DNA (the genetic material that makes up genes) and proteins
  • Generating reactive oxygen species (chemically reactive molecules that contain oxygen), which can damage DNA, proteins, and lipids (fats) through a process called oxidation
  • Impairing the body’s ability to break down and absorb a variety of nutrients that may be associated with cancer risk, including vitamin A; nutrients in the vitamin B complex, such as folate; vitamin C; vitamin D; vitamin E; and carotenoids
  • Increasing blood levels of estrogen, a sex hormone linked to the risk of breast cancer

Besides that alcoholic beverages may also contain a variety of carcinogenic contaminants that are introduced during fermentation and production, such as nitrosamines, asbestos fibers, phenols, and hydrocarbons. With all these immediate action needs to be taken and doctor Akoury and her team of experts at AWAREmed Health and Wellness Resource Center will be glad to do just that if you can schedule for an appointment today.

Alcohol consumption research findings on cancer disease: Dangers of combining alcohol and tobacco smoking

Epidemiologic research shows that people who use both alcohol and tobacco have much greater risks of developing cancers of the oral cavity, pharynx (throat), larynx, and esophagus than people who use either alcohol or tobacco alone. In fact, for oral and pharyngeal cancers, the risks associated with using both alcohol and tobacco are multiplicative; that is, they are greater than would be expected from adding the individual risks associated with alcohol and tobacco together.

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Facilitating cancer risk with alcohol abuse

September 9, 2016
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Facilitating cancer risk with alcohol abuse begins with a single drink

Facilitating cancer risk with alcohol abuse: Defining alcohol

Despite the risks that come with alcohol, it is one that is also abused globally. Surprisingly as addictive as it is, it is one of the biggest government source of revenue across the globe. Alcohol despite its effects in human health and the economies of the nations, it is legally acceptable and it finds its way in both the high and mighty and low places of our societies. So what exactly is this drug alcohol? It is the common term used ethanol or ethyl alcohol which is a chemical substance commonly found in beer, wine, liquor, some medicines, mouthwashes, household products and other essential oils scented liquids taken from plants. From the description of what this product is, we can confidently say that alcohol abuse is facilitating cancer risk as we will be discussing going forward.

Alcohol content

And for value addition, we spoke to experts at AWAREmed Health and Wellness Resource Center. This facility was founded by doctor Dalal Akoury and currently she is also the MD of the establishment. Together with her team of experts, they are going to help us put to perspective some of the concerns we have in relation to our topic of discussion today which is “facilitating cancer risk with alcohol abuse”. Besides that it will interest you to note that alcohol is produced by the fermentation of sugars and starches by yeast, it is equally important that we are aware of the main types of alcoholic drinks and their alcohol content. This is going to be very helpful to us as we explore the primary effects of alcohol to cancer and cancer patients. The alcohol content in various alcoholic beverages is as follows:

  • Beers and hard ciders: 3-7 percent alcohol
  • Wines, including sake: 9-15 percent alcohol
  • Wines fortified with liquors, such as port: 16-20 percent alcohol
  • Liquor, or distilled spirits, such as gin, rum, vodka, and whiskey, which are produced by distilling the alcohol from fermented grains, fruits, or vegetables: usually 35-40 percent alcohol (70-80 proof), but can be higher

According to the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism, a standard alcoholic drink in the United States for example contains 14.0 grams (0.6 ounces) of pure alcohol. Generally, this units of pure alcohol is found in

  • 12 ounces of beer
  • 8 ounces of malt liquor
  • 5 ounces of wine
  • 1.5 ounces or a “shot” of 80-proof liquor

Up to this point let me pose briefly and find out or justify why alcohol is the most abused drug globally besides facilitating cancer risks and other health problems. Take for instance according to the  federal government’s Dietary Guidelines for Americans 2010 just five years ago, the federation position or definition of what should be considered to be moderate alcohol drinking is a maximum of one drink per day for women and two drinks per day for men. Heavy alcohol drinking is defined as having more than three drinks on any day or more than seven drinks per week for women and more than four drinks on any day or more than 14 drinks per week for men. With that piece of information, you are now beginning to appreciate the realities of alcohol abuse. Ideally what is considered heavy drinking per week is equivalent to what most people consume in just two hours daily. If in just two hours one would take this much, translate that in to a day then to a week, a month and a year. It thus explains why this is the most abused drug in our societies and so the biggest facilitating cancer risks among other health problems. We are certainly going to continue with this discussion in the next article but in the meantime, you can call doctor Akoury for further professional direction about alcohol abuse.

Facilitating cancer risk with alcohol abuse: Defining alcohol

 

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