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Prolotherapy Therapy in Cancer Treatment

July 24, 2014

Prolotherapy and Prolozone Therapy For Pain Reduction In Cancer Patients

ProlotherapyEvery disease that a patient suffers may result in some levels of pain. However with some diseases pain becomes a major component especially cancer, this pain needs to be moderated if not done away with completely. Chronic pain has caused worries on many people, sometimes it begins with an injury but refuses to go away even after the wound has healed. In some instances your body may just grow weak experiencing pains that you may not understand their origin as you have not had any infection or other any disease that might have caused the pain. In most cases whenever a person has pain in any part of the body, he may be encouraged to try physical therapy or to go for a cortisone injection which normally helps but if all these failed then you need a different approach to tackling the pain. Proliferative therapies like the prolotherapy, Prolozone and the platelet rich plasma therapy (PRP) are a good way to deal with pain but are little known.

Prolozone and prolotherapy are forms of proliferative therapy. Proliferative therapy generally involves the injection of natural substances into the affected area. When done properly, these injections stimulate the release of growth factors and formation of new collagen in the affected area. The prefix “prolo” refers to this stage of new tissue growth or “proliferation.” As the body forms new collagen, the treated ligaments and tendons become thicker and stronger and more capable of doing their work. Proper alignment, stability, and function are restored, and typically the pain subsides.

How Proliferative therapies work

Prolozone and prolotherapy are very effective treatment methods. However prolotherapy is the most famous and widely used form of proliferative therapy. Prolotherapy has been used since 1930’s and it was strongly endorsed by a US surgeon, DR. Everett Koop after having his chronic back pain treated by prolotherapy. Prolotherapy involves injection of a natural substance such as dextrose in to induce an inflammation around the affected area. When the inflammation is induced, blood supply and flow of nutrients in that affected area is enhanced making the body to regenerate the damaged tissues in response.

Prolozone therapy, unlike prolotherapy uses ozone which is a form of oxygen but with three oxygen atoms. The ozone has a very powerful regenerative ability that helps in treating the damaged connective tissues. When the ozone is injected, it improves the oxygen circulation and delivery to the damaged cells. Prolozone therapy also helps not only by strengthening the tendons and the ligaments but also by rebuilding cartilage in the treated joints. Prolozone therapy was by pioneered Dr. Frank Shallenberger.

Other differences between Prolozone therapy and prolotherapy may include;

  • Prolotherapy uses a mixture of dextrose (sugar solution) and an anesthetic called lidocaine, along with a small amount of vitamin B12 to promote healing While Prolozone uses an anesthetic called procaine and a mixture of B vitamins (multi-B vitamins, B12, folic acid), a homeopathic solution (Traumeel®), dextrose (sugar water) and sodium bicarbonate. Ozone gas is then injected after the Prolozone solution.
  • With Prolozone the number of individual injections is less based on the area treated as compared to the number of injections in prolotherapy. The solution is dispersed over a larger area compared with prolotherapy, due to the injection of ozone gas. This has made Prolozone more preferred by people who do not want many injections

Mostly the pain that we experience in our body is caused by damage in the connective tissues. Therefore for the pain to be treated effectively, the damaged tissues need to be repaired. The connective tissues are very important in our body as they are the ones that make movements between the joints less stressful. These connective tissues include; ligaments, cartilage, and tendons that support the joints. The cartilage can be impaired by sudden improper movements or may be worn from overuse or improper alignment. When the cartilage is exposed to vigorous use like they may get overused, accidents that are also common in sports like soccer and other athletics may cause negative effects on the tendons and ligaments making them to be less elastic hence cannot function well. In such a scenario the slight movement on the affected joints results in great pain that may form an inflammation around the affected joint. The proliferation therapies may be used to effectively heal the affected ligaments and tendons and ease the pain but in case there is a complete tear of either the ligament or the tendons, then surgery will be best option to repair them. However the complete tear is not always common. The most common problems associated with the ligaments, and the tendons are micro tears and loss of tensile strength in the tissues. When the ligaments or the tendons are injured, they put a lot of strain on the affected areas causing severe pain. If the conditions continue for a long time it may also lead to the malfunction of the cartilage and may also result to more diseases like arthritis.

ProlotherapySome of the symptoms that are associated with connective tissue damage include; Popping, grinding, or clicking joint, Frequent swelling, Poor range of motion, instability, Recurrent sprains, Repeated joint dislocation  and Chronic muscle tightness or spasm.

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.

 

Prolotherapy and Prolozone Therapy For Pain Reduction In Cancer Patients

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Positive psychology in addiction treatment

July 24, 2014

Positive psychology in addiction treatment – Drug Addiction

Addiction

Positive psychology in addiction treatment. It is much healthier to treat addiction when there is common understanding of the problem at hand.

Everyone would want to be given hope that their life situation is not permanent and there is light at the end of the tunnel. When professionals are administering treatment they often give their patients words of hope and keep it that way even when they are convinced that chances of living the hospital bed is diminishing every passing second after all the patients only visited the facility to get better and being hopeful is very necessary in treatment of any kind of health condition. However there are instances when this has not been the practice in some quarters like in addiction related problems we know for sure that there is high possibilities of relapsing during and after recovery a process that may occur repeatedly and can be very discouraging. When one relapses consistently such a person needs to be encouraged to soldier on and be given hope that this is normal and will be defeated with time. To do this it will be important that we cultivate the positive psychology in both the addict and the health care provider.

Positive psychology in addiction treatment – Definition

Therefore let us understand what positive Psychology is all about. First this is a new initiative in the arena of psychological research and intervention defined as the scientific study of the strong points and virtues that enable individuals and communities to flourish. The initiative is founded on the understanding that people want to lead meaningful and fulfilling lives, to promote what is best within them and to improve their experiences of love, work, and play.

In effective addiction treatment, positive psychological approaches play an important role in achieving long-term addiction recovery goals. Usually addicts are told that:

  • They have a disease which they will have to manage for the rest of their lives.
  • To expect relapse and that from a statistical perspective, most will die from their illness.

This is extremely demoralizing prognosis to provide to someone who has presented a problem to you for help. This is not the way to go and a positive psychologist would rearrange the conversation and the situation by instilling hopeful suggestions that addiction is a behavioral disorder and even the most rooted behaviors can be changed with proper treatment and change of life style among other applicable factors. While not denying the negative statistics surrounding addiction recovery, reframing of the opportunity to recover into something achievable is empowering and motivating giving hope to many who may be suffering from substance abuse.

Positive psychology in addiction treatment – Self-discovery

Positive psychology is a continuous process and is boundary less so long as the patients still need help. Therefore after giving these quality encouragement to the addict patient by suggesting that recovery is possible not just for a select few, the positive psychologist will then begins to work with the addict to re-evaluate life and initiate a process of self-discovery where the addicted patient get to know the kind of activities and relationships of great importance to and for them.

Like I said before with this positive psychology there are no limits. For instance example, consider a physically challenged person on a wheelchair all his or her life being pushed to your office for advice in life telling you that what they want to do is to be serving seals, what would you tell them? Many may condemn then because they cannot walk and so may not be productive in an assignment. This is the wrong way of handling people by doing this you will for sure achieve great injury and demoralization to this people, instead you may instill hope in them by suggesting  and encouraging them to look into what it would take for them to save seals. You may inspire them that since they are not able to walk and be physically active what about if they be involved through the internet in those types of activities and raise funds to support the work! Being visionary is the kind of process being applied to the people suffering from addiction to help them a world and life beyond substances they abuse and to give them achievable goals to work towards with the sole objective helping them keep to their recovery.

Meaningful recovery is achieved when the pain of the past is worked through and goals for the future are set and worked toward. Part of the problem of addiction generally may include: An inability to envision a different future, future in which happiness, good work, and strong relationships are the fabric of daily life. With the application of positive psychology, the therapists are able to inspire and help addicts plan for and believe that they can attain the kind of future of which they previously could not even dream. This is the spirit that is transformative and realistic. If you have been with me on this link you may have read from our previous articles putting emphasis to every one of the duty of care owed to one another, this is an endless commitment that you and I should embrace for the good of our well-being. In attempting to achieve this doctor Akoury a known addiction professional of several decades founded AWAREmed Health and Wellness Resource Center where total care and treatment is administered to all in need while focusing on Neuroendocrine Restoration (NER) to reinstate normality through realization of the oneness of Spirit, Mind, and Body, Unifying the threesome into ONE this is ware to be for all kinds of addiction related problems.

Positive psychology in addiction treatment – Drug Addiction

 

 

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Rectal Ozone and Cancer

July 23, 2014

 

Coffee Enemas, Rectal Ozone and Detoxification in Cancer Treatment.

Rectal ozoneCancer treatment is a subject that has involved lots of research and still up to now medical researchers and other doctors are still doing lots of research to come up with new ways to better treat cancer. Basing on the findings of the past researches, we find that our environment plays a major role in cancer cell formation as it exposes as to toxins that may change the DNA makeup of our healthy body cells putting us at a risk of developing cancer.

Detoxification is a necessity in cancer treatment

Detoxification is a very important process in cancer treatment especially through the natural ways. The basis of treating cancer by detoxification is that the cancerous cells formation are as a result of the many toxins in our bodies that we get from the environment in the air we breathe as well as in the foods we eat. We may also get cancer from malignant body cells that may turn cancerous resulting into tumors in our bodies. All malignant cells and free radicals should be flushed out of our bodies to ensure we are free from cancer. Treating cancer without detoxification may not help as the toxins  present will lead to re-infection.

Carcinogens that we expose ourselves to in our work environment for a long time will cause cancer by altering the DNA makeup. These toxins play a major role in cancer formation as well as the growth of tumor cells.

Factory chemicals such are benzene and vinyl chloride are very dangerous and are known to cause certain types of cancer. This therefore calls for periodic detoxification to get rid of these toxins from the body.

Detoxification helps in cleansing the organs by getting rid of toxins that may be cancerous, it also improves cell permeability that is good for cell survival. Cell permeability in turn makes cancer cell vulnerable by increasing its exposure to poison during chemotherapy. The benefits of detoxification in cancer treatment can’t be underestimated as through detoxification, malignant cells and free radicals that may be cancerous are flushed out of the body. Detoxification improves oxygen circulation within the cells however cancerous cells do not do well in presence of oxygen. They thrive in anaerobic conditions hence their growth is altered. Natural detoxification process is the best as they are less expensive, very effective and has no serious side effects. One of the natural detoxification methods is by use of coffee enemas.

Coffee enemas and its role in cancer treatment

Coffee enemas are very effective for detoxifying the body; getting rid of the cancer causing malignant cells and free radicals. Coffee enemas were first featured in cancer treatment by Dr. Gerson in his popular Gerson’s therapy. It was used in detoxification in the therapy.

Caffeine which is a major component of coffee has been proved to stimulate the liver and the gall bladder to effectively release bile. Coffee plays a role in dilating the bile duct helping to improve the detoxification function. The proof of this fact is evident in a research done by Dr. Lee Wattenberg in 1981 which revealed that some substances found in coffee such as kahweol and cafestol palmitate aids in detoxification through the help of enzyme glutathione S-tranferase. This enzyme helps in neutralizing free radicals in the body hence promotes detoxification of cancer causing toxins.

The liver which is the largest internal organ plays very many roles. It lays a fortress that diseases find hard to pass as all nutrients that enter your body must pass through the liver for filtration where they are either excreted or absorbed. Our exposure to dangerous chemicals makes our livers overworked and this may affect its functions. It is therefore necessary for the liver to be detoxified. Coffee enemas help improve the liver’s ability to filter toxins from the serum. Coffee enemas offer an effective detoxification method in cancer treatment.

Rectal Ozone is much safer

In the past doctors have effectively been using the ozone therapy to treat cancer patients. The method was effective. However the doctors are making changes in the way the ozone therapy is administered to patients. In the past Autohemotherapy was used as a method of administering ozone therapy into patients. It involved removing pints of a patient’s blood, exposing the blood to ozone and re-injecting the blood intravenously back into the patient’s body. This treatment however effective was more invasive and doctors developed a new way of administering the ozone therapy; the Rectal Insufflation. This method is less invasive and is easy to administer. Unlike Autohemotherapy it does not require any removal of the patient’s blood. It is therefore safer, less painful but just as effective as Autohemotherapy.

The ozone therapy is a popular cancer treatment alternative as it is friendly to the patient; it has no side effects as common with other treatment methods. It uses the high oxidant property of the ozone to kill the cancer cells which cannot not resist the oxidant ability of the ozone. In the healthy cells the blood tames the oxidant ability of the ozone hence they can dwell in it. Rectal ozone has some advantages over Autohemotherapy. These may include; it is easy to administer, it is less invasive hence does not cause pain, it is the best in curing chronic hepatitis in patients.

How is rectal ozone done?

The procedure involves inserting a small catheter into the rectum about 4 inches. 3 to 6 ounces of ozone is administered into the patient for about 10 minutes. The patients lay on her side. The doctors refrains the patient from bowel movement or passing gas for about 30 minutes after the procedure is done. For this reason it is always recommended that this process be done after the patient has had bowel movements for convenience.

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.

Coffee Enemas, Rectal Ozone and Detoxification in Cancer Treatment.

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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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Guidlines for Prevention of Substance Use

July 21, 2014

Guidelines for Prevention of Substance Use – Drug Addiction

Alcohol

Giving goo guidelines to your children on matters relating to substance abuse and drugs go along way in shaping their future.

When one has grown to the age where they can on their own will chose to indulge in substance abuse then we can comfortably say that such individuals are able to make positive decisions of stopping the indulgence. Often young people are faced with a number of challenges in life but of all these challenges much as they have some effects on you they can never be any ware close to the effects of experience when one uses alcohol or drugs. The decision you take about alcohol and drugs will influence your health, school performance, your job, career or your relationship and freedom. The effects of alcohol and drug abuse are fatal and life threatening. Because of the seriousness consequences it is important to know that as an individual young or old you first ore yourself the duty of care to be responsible for your own well-being and then to others around you.  When discussing the guidelines for substance abuse prevention and especially in our young ones we must take note of these two very important factors:

  • At what age do you first use alcohol and drugs?
  • Family history of alcoholism and drug addiction.

Guidelines for Prevention of Substance Use – Age of First Use of Alcohol and Drugs

Indulgence in alcohol consumption and drugs use at attender age when the brain is still developing and has not fully matured will definitely increase your risk of being an addict in the future for alcoholism and drugs. When you begin using drugs or consuming alcohol early say 15 years of age, because of the state of your brain at this time you will be more likely increase your risk to develop alcohol abuse or dependence compared to those making their first taste of the same at the age of 21 or more. This theory has been confirmed by several researches done of late.

Guidelines for Prevention of Substance Use – Family History of Alcoholism or Drug Addiction

Normally the choices individuals make to use alcohol or drugs are often influenced by their surroundings, peer, family and the availability of the drug in question. The moment an individual begins using these substances whether they are illicit or not their risk of developing alcoholism and drug dependence is largely influenced by genetics. It is necessary to note that alcoholism and drug dependence are not moral issues and therefore they are not based on choices or lack of willpower. Plain and simple, some people’s bodies respond to the effects of alcohol and drugs differently.  If you have a family history of alcoholism or addiction, you are four times more likely to develop a problem. 

Therefore as young people it is only necessary that you take measures to protect yourself and reduce the risk of alcohol and drug abuse. The following are some of the guidelines you may use:

Be confidence to Say No – don’t just do thing because the majority is doing it. Chose only to do what is right regardless of what your friend may be encouraging you to do. Be principled and stand with your decision even if you are the only one. If someone is pressuring you to do something that’s not right for you, you have the right to say no, the right not to give a reason why, and the right to just walk away.

Associate with Your Friends but Avoid Negative Peer Pressure – choose your friend very carefully avoiding those that are likely to be of bad influence like the company of smokers and alcohol abusers. It is said that birds of the same feathers flock together. Associate with people whom even if you were to mimic their behaviors there will be no harm or risk of being addicted to drugs.

Make Connections With Your Parents or Other Adults – as you grow up, having people you can rely on, people you can talk to about life, life’s challenges and your decisions about alcohol and drugs is very important. The opportunity to benefit from someone else’s life experiences can help put things in perspective and can be invaluable.

Enjoy Life and Do What You Love but Don’t Add Alcohol and Drugs – Learn how to enjoy the satisfactions of life and the people in your life, without compromising on alcohol or drugs.  Alcohol and drugs can damage who you are, limit your potential and complicate your life.  Whenever you are bored get out and engage in an active in school and community activities such as music, sports, arts or a part-time job.

Follow the Family Rules about Alcohol and Drugs – as you grow up and want to assume more control over your life, having the trust and respect of your parents is very important.  Don’t let alcohol and drugs come between you and your parents. Talking with mom and dad about alcohol and drugs can be very helpful.

Get Educated about Alcohol and Drugs – you cannot rely on the myths and misunderstandings that are out there floating around among your friends and on the internet. Your ability to make the right decisions includes being educated.

Be a Role Model and Set a Positive Example – Don’t forget actions speaks louder than words and your actions will be setting the foundation and direction for your life and where are you heading to.

Plan Ahead – as you make plans for the party or going out with friends you need to plan ahead. You need to protect yourself and be smart. Don’t become a victim of someone else’s alcohol or drug use.  Make sure that there is someone you can call, day or night, no matter what, if you need them and do the same for your friends remember we are pooling together.

Speak Out, Speak Up, Take Control – take responsibility for your life, your health and your safety. Speak freely about what alcohol and drugs are doing to your friends, your community and encourage others to do the same.

Get Help – if you or someone you know is in trouble with alcohol or drugs, look for AWAREmed Health and Wellness Resource Center under Doctor Akoury who is an addiction professional of many decades and together with her team of experts she will help you bet better in many natural ways but still focus on Neuroendocrine Restoration (NER) to reinstate normality through realization of the oneness of Spirit, Mind, and Body, Unifying the threesome into ONE and remember you are not alone.

Guidelines for Prevention of Substance Use – Drug Addiction

 

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