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Integrative Oncology: Complimentary Medicine for Cancer Prevention, Care and Recovery
Monday, August 30th, 2010 | Events
Join Drs Mahalia Freed ND and Angela Warburton TCM to examine the foundations of a whole person model of cancer care. Learn how to enhance and complement western medical treatments based on the most recent research findings. 
Use natural medicines to boost effectiveness of chemotherapy & radiation, address side effects, speed recovery from surgery, enhance the immune system and improve energy. Incorporate dietary, supplement and lifestyle recommendations to prevent recurrence and optimize health.
In this two part talk we will start by examining the evolution of cancer care, and the role traditional Chinese medicine and naturopathic medicine in prevention, treatment & recovery. We will look in some detail at lifestyle factors including diet, stress, sleep, exercise, and laughter, exploring research findings and always bringing it back to what this means for people who are healing from cancer, or looking for active prevention strategies. We will also discuss environmental risk factors, and spend some time exploring supplements and herbs used in cancer prevention and treatment. Finally, we will end by highlighting the characteristics found in those who have “remarkable recoveries”. You will take home a handout with lifestyle and diet tips, resources for more information, and the list of remarkable recovery characteristics.
Please register via The Institute of Traditional Medicine:
info@instituteoftraditionalmedicine.com ; phone # above
Integrative Oncology: Complimentary Medicine for Cancer Prevention, Care and Recovery
Monday, August 30th, 2010 | Events
Join Drs Mahalia Freed ND and Angela Warburton TCM to examine the foundations of a whole person model of cancer care.
Learn how to enhance and complement western medical treatments based on the most recent research findings. 
Use natural medicines to boost effectiveness of chemotherapy & radiation, address side effects, speed recovery from surgery, enhance the immune system and improve energy. Incorporate dietary, supplement and lifestyle recommendations to prevent recurrence and optimize health.
In this two part talk we will start by examining the evolution of cancer care, and the role traditional Chinese medicine and naturopathic medicine in prevention, treatment & recovery. We will look in some detail at lifestyle factors including diet, stress, sleep, exercise, and laughter, exploring research findings and always bringing it back to what this means for people who are healing from cancer, or looking for active prevention strategies. We will also discuss environmental risk factors, and spend some time exploring supplements and herbs used in cancer prevention and treatment. Finally, we will end by highlighting the characteristics found in those who have “remarkable recoveries”. You will take home a handout with lifestyle and diet tips, resources for more information, and the list of remarkable recovery characteristics.
Please register via The Institute of Traditional Medicine:
info@instituteoftraditionalmedicine.com ; phone # above
Plastics, Pesticides and Periods: Xenoestrogens and Health
Thursday, April 8th, 2010 | Articles
Yes, there is a connection between hormonal balance and exposure to pesticides and certain plastics. That connection is xenoestrogens, an ever-expanding group of synthetic chemicals similar enough to our own estrogens that our bodies respond to them, but foreign enough that we cannot adequately get rid of them. They can build up in our bodies, stimulating estrogen-sensitive tissues and throwing off our delicate hormone balance. Xenoestrogens are linked to breast growth in prepubescent girls, gynecological concerns such as PMS, hot flashes, endometriosis and fibroids, and have clearly been shown to enhance the growth of breast cancer tumors. Studies also suggest that xenoestrogens decrease sperm counts in men, contribute to increased rates of testicular cancer and affect developing reproductive systems in utero. Thus, effective treatment & resolution of any of the above concerns must address this class of chemicals.
10 Tips for Breast Health
Sunday, October 25th, 2009 | Articles
Lately it seems like pretty much everyone knows someone who has been affected by breast cancer. Indeed, current statistics are that 1 in 9 women in Canada will get breast cancer in her lifetime. Understandably, this reality and the associated media attention has created a lot of fear. But what the media doesn’t emphasize is that the majority of cancer is caused by “diet & lifestyle” and environmental factors rather than genetic heredity, which in fact accounts for only about 7% of breast cancer.
The Kale Crusader Speaks
Sunday, October 25th, 2009 | Articles
Sunshine! Blossoms! Longer days! What do our bodies need, as we move gratefully into Spring & Summer and increased outward activity? Part of any naturopathic treatment plan is optimizing nutrition. Just as in a garden you prepare and enrich the soil before you plant, so food choices nourish your body, so that you may flourish and achieve your health goals. Whether your current concern is increasing energy or enhancing fertility, ensuring that your foundational nutrients are as strong as possible is a priority. And, it is something you can do for yourself and for those with whom you share meals.
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