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Advancements in Breast Cancer Treatment: Brachytherapy Explained
By: Isaac Eliaz    Wednesday, Apr 18, 2012
Conditions: breast cancer
For women with breast cancer, it can be overwhelming to sort through the numerous treatment options, many of which may conflict one another, or not be appropriate for certain individuals. When it comes to conventional cancer therapies, there are factors to consider such as the potentially debilitating side effects, which cause many women to avoid these treatments regardless of outcome. Scientists and medical researchers are on a constant search for effective therapies that can strategically attack the cancer, while protecting and maintaining the health of the patient, with minimal discomfort.  ...Read More
Cancer Research Presented at Naturopathic Oncology Conference
By: Isaac Eliaz    Monday, Apr 16, 2012
Conditions: cancer
I recently attended the Oncology Association of Naturopathic Physician's 2012 Convention (OncANP) in Carefree, Arizona, where I presented breakthrough research to over 300 integrative Naturopathic oncologists. My lecture was on Galectin-3 as a new culprit biomarker for cancer and numerous life-threatening diseases. I also shared research on the critical role of Modified Citrus Pectin (MCP) as the foremost Galectin-3 blocker and an important nutritional adjunct for supporting long term health. OncANP is a naturopathic organization whose members specialize in the treatment of cancer. A major ...Read More
Blocking a Biological Bully
By: Isaac Eliaz    Thursday, Apr 12, 2012
Conditions: cancer
Galectin-3 may sound like the name of a planet out of “Star Trek,” but in truth, this biological protein can be much more ominous. I shed light on the subject of Galectin-3 and its role as a chronic disease culprit, in a recent lecture presented at the Oncology Association of Naturopathic Physicians (OncANP) 2012 Convention & Exposition. In this presentation, I shared breakthrough research demonstrating that the protein Galectin-3 is an active biomarker, and therapeutic target, for numerous life-threatening diseases. I also revealed how Modified Citrus Pectin (MCP) derived ...Read More
Botanical Formula Fights Prostate Cancer Without Toxic Side Effects
By: Isaac Eliaz    Tuesday, Mar 27, 2012
Conditions: cancer
A non-toxic botanical formula controls aggressive human prostate tumors in mice, according to a peer-reviewed study in the The International Journal of Oncology. Researchers at Indiana University, Methodist Research Institute, revealed that this formula significantly suppresses tumor growth in aggressive, hormone-refractory (androgen-independent) human prostate cancer cells. This study is a milestone in the research of this formula, demonstrating its safety and effectiveness in treating human prostate cancer in an animal model. These positive results offer a significant contribution to ...Read More
Preventing Retinopathy in Diabetics - The Role of Manganese Superoxide Dismutase
By: VitalityLink Finder    Tuesday, Mar 13, 2012
Conditions: diabetes, retinopathy, blindness
Study Overview Diabetes can lead to damaged eyesight due to diabetic retinopathy and it is the leading cause of blindness in young adults. Mitochondria DNA (mtDNA) are particularly prone to damage due to superoxide radicals that increase with diabetes. Manganese superoxide dismutase (MnSOD) prevents the development of diabetic retinopathy. This study examines the role of MnSOD and the different ways it helps in the maintenance of mtDNA. In particular it examined the effect of MnSOD mimic, MnTBAP or over-expression of MnSOD on glucose-induced alterations in mtDNA homeostasis. Study Results ...Read More
The Prevalence and Experience of Australian Naturopaths and Western Herbalists Working Within ...
By: VitalityLink Finder    Monday, Mar 05, 2012
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The Prevalence and Experience of Australian Naturopaths and Western Herbalists Working Within ...
By: VitalityLink Finder    Monday, Mar 05, 2012
Discussion This study identified that naturopaths and WHM practitioners are working within the pharmacy setting, communicating with pharmacists about medicines and complementary health care, providing a variety of customer and staff services and most describe their work as valuable. In over half of instances, naturopathic practice is facilitated on-site with the provision of a private consulting room and, to a slightly lesser extent, practitioners are able to access practitioner-only products. These facts indicate that some level of professional acceptance and integration is occurring within ...Read More
The Prevalence and Experience of Australian Naturopaths and Western Herbalists Working Within ...
By: VitalityLink Finder    Monday, Mar 05, 2012
Table 2 Respondents description of their pharmacy work experience (n = 100) Description of experience of working in retail pharmacyN (%)* Learnt how to provide advice quickly 59 (59) Learnt more about over-the-counter CM products 59 (59) Learnt more about pharmaceutical medicines 58 (58) Enjoyed being part of health team 47 (47) Enjoyed working with pharmacist 46 (46) Focus on sales was problematic 38 (38) Work was not interesting enough 27 (27) Did not enjoy it at all 16 (16) Can't remember 1 (1) Other 11 (11) *% of total respondents answering this question (multiple answers possible).Read More
The Prevalence and Experience of Australian Naturopaths and Western Herbalists Working Within ...
By: VitalityLink Finder    Tuesday, Feb 28, 2012
Lesley A Braun,1,2 Ondine Spitzer,2 Evelin Tiralongo,3 Jenny M Wilkinson,4 Michael Bailey,6 Susan Poole,5 and Michael Dooley5 1 Cardiothoracic Surgical Research Unit, Department of Surgery, Monash University Alfred Hospital, Melbourne, Australia 2 Department of Pharmacy, Alfred Hospital, Melbourne, Australia 3 School of Pharmacy & Griffith Health Institute, Griffith University, Gold Coast, QLD, Australia 4 School of Biomedical Sciences, Charles Sturt University, Wagga Wagga, Australia 5 Faculty of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Monash University, Parkville, Australia 6 Department ...Read More
The Prevalence and Experience of Australian Naturopaths and Western Herbalists Working Within ...
By: VitalityLink Finder    Monday, Feb 27, 2012
Overview 479 Naturopaths and Western herbal medicine practitioners responded to this study which was an anonymous, self-administered, on-line survey done inAustralia. The main aim of the survey was to identify the numbers, roles and experience of naturopaths and western herbal medicine practitioners operating within a pharmacy setting. Summarized Findings. Of the 479 naturopaths and/or Western herbal medicine practitioners who responded to the survey, 24% had worked in community pharmacy at some time in the past (the majority for less than five years). Eight percent were working in a ...Read More