...Alternative Cancer Therapies Table of Contents 714-X ABM Mushroom AHCC Aloe Vera Anticoagulants Antineoplastons Antioxidants Anvirzel Artemisinin Asparagus Berries Boluses Bovine Cartilage Cancell Cansema Carnivora Alternative Cancer Therapies Page 1 Updated 05/17/11 Bookmark this page...as we learn of more therapies throug Please report any broken links by contacting info@mnwelldir.org Perhaps we should call these "unproven therapies" since many of them are on the American Cancer Society's infamous black list. Simply because something is "unproven" does not mean that it has been "disproven." And if a therapy fits the following— 1. It works. Castor Oil Packs Cayenne Pepper Chaparral Chinese Bitter Melon Chiropractic Clodronate Coley's Toxins Contortrostatin C-Statin D-limonene DMSO Electrolyzed Water Ellagic Acid Enzyme Therapy Escharotics Essential Oils 2. It's inexpensive. 3. Few, if any, negative side effects. 4. It's not patentable. —odds are it will stay on the black list because no one is going to spend a dime to prove its effectiveness. Medicine is a business. Cancer is a business. The FDA is running a protection racket, protecting drug companies and the AMA from anyone with an inexpensive and effective treatment for money making diseases. The following therapies are not guaranteed to work, at least by us. They are presented to you for information purposes only. For many, their effectiveness has been shown in limited clinical trials, but each one, by itself, is not...
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...Summary Magnetic nanoparticles have allowed for many breakthroughs in cancer therapy. They are currently being implemented with cancer diagnostics, which allows healthcare professionals to image where cancerous areas reside in the body. For example, magnetic nanoparticle have been utilized in conjunction with MRI scans to greatly increase the image contrast, leading to the detection of small and otherwise undetectable prostate cancer metastases. Additionally, nanoparticles are being used as a physical means of destroying tumorous tissue by the use of Magnetic Nanoparticle Hyperthermia. This technology uses the power of magnets to oscillate iron oxide magnetic nanoparticles to create heat in the form of kinetic energy and has shown to drastically reduce the size of brain tumors when compared to patients who have no treatment at all. Beyond their use as diagnostics and physical tools to destroy cancerous tumors, magnetic nanoparticles are also used as a delivery agent for gene therapy. For example, magnetic nanoparticles have shown to increase the half life of the various biological matter such as DNA and RNA so that it can reach the intended target before the body’s immune response destroys the magnetic gene delivery system. In the future, research will be focused on pharmacokinetics of the nanoparticles, ensuring the nanoparticles can stay in the body for longer periods of time and that the body reacts in a positive manner to the magnetic nanoparticles. Introduction ...
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...mitochondrial respiration to improve cancer therapy Alba Luengo1, Lucas B Sullivan1 and Matthew G Vander Heiden1,2* Abstract Metformin has been a first-line treatment for type II diabetes mellitus for decades and is the most widely prescribed antidiabetic drug. Retrospective studies have found that metformin treatment is associated with both reduced cancer diagnoses and cancer-related deaths. Despite the prevalence of metformin use in the clinic, its molecular mechanism of action remains controversial. In a recent issue of Cancer & Metabolism, Andrzejewski et al. present evidence that metformin acts directly on mitochondria to inhibit complex I and limits the ability of cancer cells to cope with energetic stress. Here, we discuss evidence that supports the role of metformin as a cancer therapeutic. See research article: http://www.cancerandmetabolism.com/content/2/1/12. The biguanide metformin is an antihyperglycemic agent used to treat type II diabetes. Metformin decreases blood glucose levels by suppressing liver gluconeogenesis and stimulating glucose uptake in skeletal muscle and adipose tissues. Metformin is prescribed to over 120 million people, providing a wealth of epidemiological data. Retrospective studies have found that metformin treatment is associated with diminished tumorigenesis, with a recent meta-analysis of these studies reporting a 31% reduction in cancer incidence and a 34% reduction in cancer-specific mortality across many tumor...
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...complementary therapies that can be used by the users of health and social care. I will be looking at factors that can affect access to complementary therapies. I will be discussing complementary therapies that are available to service users of health and social care services. Complementary therapies are an alternative to using medicine. It works alongside in the support of conventional medical methods. It is used for pain management, many people use complementary therapies for arthritis. Complementary therapies will treat the whole person and not just the illness. This is done by the body and spiritual connection. Provision The most common ways to access complementary therapies would be to attend a private organisation which offers a number of different types of therapies which the client can choose from. The most common way to find an organisation would be to research the internet. The advantages of attending a private organisation are that the client is in control of their entire treatment. They are able to make their own decisions, and what kind of treatment of care...
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...In selecting a topic for the final project, I was seeking to research a topic that I am extraordinarily passionate about. As I am pursuing a career as a profession of occupational therapy, my project will be centered around terms related to the field. This will not only allow me to discover more about the background of the profession, but will enable me to discover some of the specific terminology used by professionals in the field. After telling others that I want to be in the field of occupational therapy, I have found that many are familiar with the term, but are unclear of the exact definition. Looking at the different components of the word, it means OCCUPAT- a particular action, ION- the act of, AL- pertianing to, THERAP- treat medically,...
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...Hernia * Traditional treatments for Stones * Treatment for Cancer * Spiritual healing * Bertungku * Tangas * Herbal Bath * Cream Bath * Bridal Treatments * Mandi bunga (Flower Bath) * Ukup wangi (scented body streaming) * Rendam-rendam (Sitz bath) * Sesegar Bayu (body rejuvenating treatment * Jari-jemari (hand and foot soak) * | * Pulse Reading * Post natal care * Acupuncture * Moxibustion * Cupping * Guasha * Qi Gong/ Tai Chi * Tuinalogy * Meditation * Herbal Medicine (Raw Herbs) * Herbal Products (Processed Pills, Packets) * QiaoDanJing * Foot Reflexology * Traditional Chiropractic Care * Chinese Diagnosis | * Pulse reading * Post natal care * Ayurveda * Siddha * Unani * Yoga * Naturopathy (indian)?? * Reiki * Yoga * Dry Herb invigorating massage * Sand bundle massage * Marma Therapy * Shirodhara * Takradhara * Chakra Head & Shoulder massage * Aromatherapy face massage * Katee Vasthy * Nasyam * Thalapothichil (Head Pack) * Sirovasti * Navarakizhi * Pizhichil * Elakizhi * Dhara * Abhyangam * | * Acupressure * Osteopathy * Aromatherapy * Naturopathy * Detox program * Light therapy * Music therapy * Chromo therapy * Meditation * Auricular therapy * Bach Flower therapy * Chelation therapy * Cellular therapy * Colonics * Psychotherapy * Movement therapy * Craniosacral therapy * Electropathy * Iridology * Hydrotherapy *...
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...Adlerian Approach with Abby Sylvia Montalvo Walden University Adlerian Approach with Abby The therapeutic approach in the case profile of a client named Abby after an assessment is given, and a summary is developed based on the information collected is the Adlerian approach. According to the COUN 6722 study notes, Abby is a 57 year-old African American women who came into the office seeking counseling. Abby works part-time as a free-lance editor. Abby has a bachelor’s degree in literature. Abby is married to her husband Ron who was diagnosed two months ago. Abby has a difficult time accepting that her husband was diagnosed with cancer (Walden University, 2012). She cannot cope with the situation, therefore Ron’s brother is the one who takes him to have his treatments, and to his doctor’s appointments. Abby is depressed, and spends her time crying, sleeping, has lost her appetite, and feels fatigued. She feels guilty that she is not supportive toward her husband (Walden University, 2012). Abby has always believed to be hopeless throughout her life. She has low self-esteem, and believes that everyone around her has a better life than she does, though she has lived comfortably. Abby has expressed that she suffered from migraine headaches in her twenties, which has become worse over the years (Walden University, 2012). Doctors have prescribed medications for the migraines, which has not been effective. Abbey claims that she drinks alcohol two...
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...client is very compliant and follows directions at all time. Although he is in pain, he constantly tries to perform the activities being assigned by the therapist. He attended therapy three times a week and always on time. His goal is to become independent again to return to his daily occupations. The therapists known him for a while because he recently attended therapy at physiotherapy associates. While assisting the fieldwork...
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...Eastern Medicine in Today’s Society Many people go to physical therapy, to get rid of a constant pain that they have, with the intent of seeing immediate results, but end up being disappointed. “Only 30% of PT patients are fully adherent with their plan of care”(Kelps). These people are disappointed with the treatment they are receiving due to the pain continuing or even worsening after physical therapy. There are so many people in pain today and they need quick help in order to get back to their lives without having to worry about the pain. “A large chunk of the American population suffers from some sort of severe or chronic pain” a new National Health Institute (NIH) study says. According to data from the 2012 National Health Interview Survey,...
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...American Mind reports that 21 percent of therapists involved in the American Psychological Association use animals to assist in their psychotherapy treatments (Lilienfeld). Animals can assist in therapy for many purposes in a variety of settings to help those “who are ill, suffering, or in need” (“Therapy Animal”). The benefits of animal-assisted therapy are unquestionable. Animals are such lovable and compassionate companions that they make excellent therapists whether they’re trained as therapy animals or not. As “George Eliot wrote, ‘Animals are such agreeable friends. They ask no questions and they pass no criticism’” (Lilienfeld). People often aren’t informed of the benefits animals can provide, but the research, facts,...
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...speaks fluent Spanish and reads and writes Spanish at about a fifth grade level. Although he has taken English emersion classes for several years and his auditory comprehension of English is good, his spoken English is limited. Reading and writing English are basic and inconsistent. He is an ardent soccer fan, enjoys Mariachi music, and attends church on a regular basis. According to his sister, Mr. Gonzales has a history of hypertension, prostate cancer, and osteo–arthritis. He had a partial knee replacement to the right knee in 2005. He wears corrective lenses that were broken during the car accident, and during the optometric evaluation to replace his lenses, early stage bilateral cataracts were noted. Three years ago Mr. Gonzales was diagnosed with a mild bilateral sensori–neural hearing loss during an employment hearing evaluation but refused amplification. Following the TBI, Mr. Gonzales made rapid physical recovery. He received intensive occupational and physical therapy for four weeks in a medical rehabilitation unit. Therapies focused on gaining independence in activities of daily living (ADLs). Although Mr. Gonzales made marked improvement in ADLs, he continued to need prompting and...
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...stores of Dr Beauty Centre in Hong Kong.It is aimed at combining` knowledge about medicine and cosmetology to make a more remarkable medication.Lots of investigation are conducted by the professors and doctors to improve the skills and products provided by the company.Last year, a women was dead and 3 were seriously ill because of spetic shock after paying fifity thousand dollars for blood transfusion therapy (DC-CIK therapy) at DR. Department of Health and police investigated this accident immediately.DR had been told to stop carrying out the treatment. Dr offered the DC-CIK therapy and claimed that this treatment can strengthen immune systems of the people and then lead a better skin condition.They label the cosmetic procedure as a medical treatment and claim that there are qualified doctors monitoring throughout the treament.With reference to Department of Health,the DC-CIK procedure involves concentration and processing of blood taken from a patient, and subsequent infusion of the mixture back into the patient.Without supervision of qualified doctors,this kind of therapy can not be conducted .More importantly,it is not used for cosmetic purpose.It is classifed as a high –risk process since the patient may get infected during blood transfusion. Whether the clients of DR were informed of the risk involved in this medical treatment by qualified doctors is highly doubtful. Normally,DC-CIK is proposed to use in the therapeutic aspect.Lots of professionals are doubted about...
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...Table of Figures Table 1. Cancer-related deaths from 1990-1998 7 Figure 1. Rate* of prostate cancer deaths, 1990-1998 8 Figure 2. Rate* of female breast cancer deaths, 1990-1998. 9 The most consistent finding, over decades of research, is the strong association between tobacco use and cancers of many sites. Hundreds of epidemiologic studies have confirmed this association. Further support comes from the fact that lung cancer death rates in the United States have mirrored smoking patterns, with increases in smoking followed by dramatic increases in lung cancer death rates and, more recently, decreases in smoking followed by decreases in lung cancer death rates in men. Additional examples of modifiable cancer risk factors include alcohol consumption (associated with increased risk of oral, esophageal, breast, and other cancers), physical inactivity (associated with increased risk of colon, breast, and possibly other cancers), and obesity (associated with colon, breast, endometrial, and possibly other cancers). Observational evidence shows associations between amount of alcohol consumption, physical inactivity, and obesity and increased incidence of certain cancers. More research is needed to determine whether these associations are causal and thus whether avoiding these behaviors would actually reduce cancer incidence. Other lifestyle and environmental factors known to affect cancer risk (either beneficially or detrimentally) include certain sexual and reproductive...
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...Proton Therapy Name Institution Date Proton Therapy Introduction Proton therapy refers to an advanced as well as effective form of treatment for malignant tumors without causing damage to adjacent body tissue and organs. In the U.S.A cancer stand out as the second most common cause of death. In fact, cancer account for approximately one out of every four deaths that occur in the entire nation (Woolfolk, 2011). There are several ways and methods of treating cancer; however, proton therapy stands out as the best and most efficient method of treating cancer patients. It solely uses protons rather than x-rays towards the treatment of cancer. These protons are released at high energy; at high energy protons have a high likelihood of destroying cancer. Some doctors use this therapy alone whereas others combine it with other therapies like chemotherapy, radiation therapy, immunotherapy, and surgery. It is most preferred for tumors that have not spread as well as for tumors near vital body organs like the spinal cord, the brain, and near the eye (Poludniowski, Allinson, & Evans, 2015). It is also recommended for treating tumors in children since it has a low likelihood of damaging healthy developing tissues. How Proton Therapy is beneficial compared to alternative treatments Unlike, x-rays, this therapy does not expose the body to radiation dose beyond the tumor. X-rays continually deposit radiation doses as the exit the body of the patient. This is a clear indication...
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...NEW TREATMENTS FOR CANCER A new revolution for cancer therapy has been created which is called “molecularly targeted therapy”. Since most drugs kill healthy cells along with cancer cells and cause serious side effects, this therapy will only kill the cancer cells of a specific cancer type. They are designed at the molecular level of the cell and are also able to identify specific molecules that are unique to specific cancers. One of the most eligible drug is called glivec, (also known as STI571) actively effecting a form of leukemia called chronic myeloid leukemia that causes excess overproduction of white blood cells. Moreover, in a case study it is reported that a gastroiestional stromal tumor was treated with STI571 and resulted in a significant reduction of the tumor. As this therapy promises the health of the patient, it also has some negative impacts and some limitations. Since this drug is specific to a small amount of molecules, it is not relevant to a large amount of tumors, meaning it is very limited in its application. Furthermore, the patients may experience diarrhea and liver problems such as hepatitis and elevated liver enzymes. All in all, molecularly targeted therapies hold the promise of harming fewer cells, reducing side effects and assuring a healthier life. Another new advancement in cancer treatments is called “immunotherapy”. This therapy is developed to enhance the immune system to fight cancer, reducing all severe side effects. The t- cells protect...
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