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How Emotional Processes Affect Physical Health And Well-Being
How Emotional Processes Affect Physical Health And Well-Being
Topics in Integrative Medicine
An important philosophical principle of integrative medicine is the interrelationship of physical, emotional and spiritual aspects of health. This article describes mind-body influences and interactions, and presents some of the evidence that supports it.
Integrative Medicine And Cancer: Treatment Strategies, Clinic Staff
Integrative Medicine And Cancer: Treatment Strategies, Clinic Staff
Topics in Integrative Medicine
Presents a model and discussion of an integrative medicine approach to cancer which includes conventional treatment, diet, nutraceuticals, lifestyle factors, psychosocial-spiritual factors, and constitutional therapies.
Agents Promoting Cellular Differentiation, Clinic Staff
Agents Promoting Cellular Differentiation, Clinic Staff
Topics in Integrative Medicine
Discusses the concept of cellular differentiation as an important anti-cancer mechanism and the data that supports the use of retinoids, vitamin D and other products for this purpose.
The Use Of Fatty Acids In Malignancies, Clinic Staff
The Use Of Fatty Acids In Malignancies, Clinic Staff
Topics in Integrative Medicine
Fatty acids have specific biological response modifier effects. These effects are discussed in relation to anti-inflammatory properties, and for the prevention and adjuvant treatment of cancer.
Integrative Medicine Approach To Colon Cancer, Clinic Staff
Integrative Medicine Approach To Colon Cancer, Clinic Staff
Topics in Integrative Medicine
Illustrates the principles and practice of Integrative Medicine in the treatment of colon cancer.
Milk Thistle (Silybum Marianum), Clinic Staff
Milk Thistle (Silybum Marianum), Clinic Staff
Topics in Integrative Medicine
Milk thistle is a commonly used herb for hepatic function and disorders. The evidence for its effects in liver disease is presented, as well as its potential use in cancer treatment.
The Use Of Mushroom Preparations In Malignancies, Clinic Staff
The Use Of Mushroom Preparations In Malignancies, Clinic Staff
Topics in Integrative Medicine
Medicinal mushrooms have been recommended for centuries in Asia. Specific types of mushrooms are presented, as well as evidence for their immunopotentiating effects and their use as adjuvant therapy for specific types of cancer.
European Mistletoe/Iscador® Faq , Clinic Staff
European Mistletoe/Iscador® Faq , Clinic Staff
Topics in Integrative Medicine
Mistletoe (Viscum album) may be the most commonly used complementary cancer therapy in Europe today. Background information and important questions are presented.
Antioxidant Supplementation In Cancer: Potential Interactions With Conventional Chemotherapy And Radiation Therapy, Clinic Staff
Antioxidant Supplementation In Cancer: Potential Interactions With Conventional Chemotherapy And Radiation Therapy, Clinic Staff
Topics in Integrative Medicine
Several issues are addressed in this discussion of the advantages and disadvantages of supplemental anti-oxidants during cancer treatment with chemotherapy and/or radiation therapy.