cytometric
profiling – looking for
which drugs and or natural com- pounds seem to work best to induce apoptosis. This more personalized chemotherapy approach combined with the appropriate and targeted use of herbals and nutrition, as well as well- guided complementary modali- ties can more effectively treat cancer than standard of care options alone.
Phase 3 - Post-Conventional Treatment - Recovery and Remis- sion Phase
In this phase, the patient is de- clared to be in remission and is then followed by oncology with exams, bloodwork, scans, etc. Often how- ever, the many risk factors for cancer that existed prior to the cancer, such as diet or weight issues or any sort of imbalance in the body have not been well-addressed in order to decrease the risk of recurrence in the patient. In addition, there can be lingering ef- fects from treatments such as surgery, chemotherapy or radiation; whether they be pain, fatigue, cognitive issues, sleep issues, or neuropathy that are better addressed with an integrative approach.
Counseling and support for nutri- tion, stress management, sleep and healing of any lingering side effects
from the primary treatment phase are the focus of the integrative approach in the recovery phase. However, the true integrative approach will also focus on biologic targets and envi- ronmental influences by assessing the biologic terrain of a person – their unique internal environment which can influence the possibility of cancer recurrence. As an integrative practice, we often keep a very strong focus on these influences, particularly in the first 2-3 years after treatment, with the goal of reducing risk of recurrence and the development of other health problems moving forward. The areas we must address and some of the targeted herbals and nutritionals indicated- in order to effectively treat cancer include the following: • General Wellbeing- nutrition, sleep, stress level, physical activity
• Promotion of Gene Stability and Modify Gene Expression- such as P53, P27 – use Vitamin E Succi- nate, Folate, Quercetin, Resveratrol , Curcumin , OPC’s and Indole-3- Car- binols from cruciferous vegetables, NAC
• Control Inflammation- start on anti- inflammatory diet, Turmeric , Boswe- lia, Bromelain, Quercetin, Melatonin, green tea, ginger, garlic
• Provide Immune Support- Use plant-based, healthy fats, lean protein diet , Green foods, Adaptogens for immune and adrenal support, Fish oil, Vitamin D, Quercetin, Selenium, DIM or Indole-3-Carbinols, lycopene, whey, mushrooms
• Induce Cytostasis- slow down the proliferation of cancer- use Green Tea, Boswellia, Bromelain
• Keep copper levels low- use Zinc, NAC, Molybdenum, Alpha Lipoic Acid. Ideally use TM in the post-treat- ment setting if possible- a compound- ed drug which chelates copper.
• Induce Apoptosis- target BCL-2, Fish oil , Green Tea, Curcumin, Chi- nese skullcap, Mistletoe, Vitamin A, Forskolin, Ginger, Resveratrol, Quer- cetin
• Modulate Hormones- DIM or I- 3-C’s – Chrysin, Isothiocyanates, pas- sion flower nettles, mushrooms, blood sugar control. Treat insulin resistance.
• Inhibit Invasion and Metastasis- Use Fish oils, Modified Citrus Pectin , Res- veratrol , fermented soy
• Support Anti-Angiogenesis- the ability of cancer to grow new blood vessels- examples of nutritionals and herbals which inhibit include Quer- cetin, Panax Ginseng, Selenium, DIM, Vitamin D , Resveratrol
• Enhance Detoxification - NAC, milk thistle, green food based diet, bitters
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