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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.