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Fertility options move way beyond traditional sperm and embryo banks

Fertility options move way beyond traditional sperm and embryo banks
The joy of motherhood – to twin boys, no less – more than overshadows Ewelina Saputo’s diagnosis of leukemia seven years ago .

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Lectronic Brachytherapy Offers Safe, Convenient Alternative To Traditional Therapy Across Broad Range Of Cancers

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The ability of Electronic Brachytherapy to offer patients a safe, isotope-free alternative to traditional radiation therapy across a broad range of cancers was the focus of 14 clinical research studies presented at the recent American Association of Physicists in Medicine Meeting. According to Xoft, Inc., the clinical benefits of Axxent® Electronic Brachytherapy, eBx™, System for single-dose …

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Traditional And Natural Cancer Treatment Options

While there’s a whole gamut of cancer treatment options available; which is the best one to use depends upon the type of cancer as well the stage that the cancer has reached. Though the prevailing trend is to resort to more traditional cancer treatment options, cancer patients are not restricted to them. There are a variety of alternative and natural options (some new, some old) for treating cancer.

Traditional Cancer Treatment Options

Traditional cancer treatment options are often referred to as cut, poison and burn (surgery, chemotherapy, and radiation).

Chemotherapy

Chemotherapy, which involves the use of chemical agents or drugs to destroy cancerous cells, forms the core treatment of malignancies. These drugs work by targeting fast-growing cells and the type and combination of drugs depends upon the type of cancer. Though chemotherapy has been proven to be effective, it can give rise to a host of side-effects including hair loss, fatigue, diarrhea, loss of appetite, anemia or low red blood cell count, neutropenia or low white blood cell count, mouth sores and shortness of breath.

Radiation Therapy

Radiation therapy involves the use of high-energy ionizing radiation from varied sources including x-rays, gamma rays, protons and neutrons to shrink tumors and kill cancerous cells. It is used almost half of all cancer patients; either by itself or in combination with other cancer treatments. External-beam radiation therapy, which involves using radiation that is emitted from a machine outside the body is more common than internal radiation therapy, in which a radioactive material is implanted in the body near the tumor or cancer cells.

Surgery

Surgery often entails a biopsy, which is done for diagnostic purposes. Surgery that is done to remove the cancerous tissues is often followed by chemotherapy or radiotherapy, which reduces the risk of the cancer recurring and also to destroy any cancer cells that may be left behind in the affected part of the body.

The kind of surgery depends on which part of the body has been affected by cancer as well as the extent of the cancer. In breast cancer patients the options could include lumpectomy, in which only the lump is removed; segmentectomy, in which part of the breast is removed or mastectomy, in which the entire breast is removed.

Alternative Cancer Treatment Options

Traditional cancer treatment options form only art of the story. An increasing number of health professionals are now exploring alternative cancer treatment options that encompass the whole individual.

Nutrition Therapy

Maintaining a healthy, well-balanced diet that includes foods rich in antioxidants and beta-carotene, is the best way to provide your body with the nourishment it needs to fight cancer. Proper nutrition helps minimize nausea and fatigue that are the main side-effects of traditional cancer treatments and are a critical component of the healing process.

Buah Merah or Red fruit, found primarily in the Indonesian island of Papua, has very high levels of anti-oxidants, beta-carotene and tocopherol and offers hope to all cancer patients. Beta-carotene and tocopherol have strong anti-carcinogenic properties and help by boosting the immune system and retarding the growth of cancer-causing cells. Buah Merah also contains Omega 3 and Omega 9 as well as linolenat, oleat, dekanoat and linoleat acids; all of which act as active medicinal compounds and also help in the prevention of diabetes mellitus, heart diseases, hypertension, stroke, diabetes, hepatitis and HIV/AIDS.

Naturopathy

Naturopathy is a system of treatment that focuses exclusively on using the healing powers of nature such as sunlight, water and air. It is supplemented with therapies such as massage as well as a wholesome diet. Naturopathy is by and large a holistic kind of treatment and includes homoeopathy, ayurveda, therapeutic nutrition, hydrotherapy or botanical medicine. It is based on the belief that the body is self-healing and will recover and repair by itself spontaneously if it is given a healthy, conducive environment.

Pain Control

Though, to a certain extent medication can be used to manage pain, Acupuncture is gaining popularity as a means to control the pain experienced by cancer sufferers. The pain could be brought on by the cancer itself or as a side-effect to the cancer treatment. Prevalence and severity of pain depend on the extent, location and type of cancer as well as pain threshold of the person afflicted by cancer.

Breast lumps, cancer, diet and traditional Chinese medicine

The following is an excerpt from Hot and Cold Health by R. G. Heft (Acupuncture Physician FL 1992- 2002) based on traditional Chinese and Ayurvedic medicines and the questioning and counseling of 10,000+ Traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) is based on the theory, observation that everything is an ongoing balance of opposites, many of which we control through diet, exercise, sex, thought, etc.

 

Know the whole before attempting to diagnose and or treat the part, as you cannot cure the part ithout curing the whole. The whole is equal to and greater than the sum of its parts.  If you cannot afford or do not want to risk your money ($20 or less), then I will send, email you the E Book (Adobe file, 1,005 KB) for free.  Your health is  more important than my bank account. Email me (rgheft@netzero.com) your request or questions.  Peace.

 

Breast cancer attacks one in eight women, generally over the age of forty. It is a cancerous tumor, firm, immovable lump that â??never” goes away. It is usually pain free. The vast majority of breast lumps are not cancerous. Lumps that do not move may be caused by normal fibrocystic changes during the menstrual cycle in addition to estrogen, which promotes cellular growth in the breasts and reproductive organs. Poor diet (too cold or too hot) tends to cause breast lumps, cancer.

 

Cancer is a disorder of unrestrained cellular growth.  Estrogen supplements, poor diet: high protein, high fat, processed foods, smoking, early menstruation prior to age 10 and or menopause after age 55 are known factors.

 

Breast cancer, like most cancers, comes in the form of a tumor. All tumors are blood, protein and fat rich. Protein and fat build and fuel all structure and function, including tumors, cancer. No one has ever developed cancer from eating too many fruits, vegetables and grains. Incidences of cancer (colon and prostate) are highest in America, Argentina and all other countries that tend to eat high protein, high fat foods, especially red meat, wild game, pork, chicken, etc.

 

Cancer is a disorder of unrestrained cellular growth nourished and accelerated by excessive blood, protein and fat, especially hormonally treated (growth hormones) animals. Estrogen (growth hormone) supplements can also be a factor. .

 

Caffeine is a known breast irritant. It is an accelerant, stimulant drug, as are smoking, tobacco and alcohol. Unrestrained growth is fire out of control. Coffee, tobacco and alcohol are fire accelerants, and should be limited.

 

While there is “no cure for cancer”, although people have cured, there is always logic. Everything builds up and breaks down. Cancer in tumor form can be starved, broken down via (colder middle diet, meal plan) low protein, low fat (vegetarian), grains, cooked vegetables, spices, fruit and herbs. Essiac Tea is one herbal combination that has been successful; however, its success is dependent on additional factors: dietary discipline, weight, etc.   Check with your doctor before making any changes. .

 

Most breast lumps are harmless cysts. Cysts, abnormal fluid filled sacs found commonly in the breasts come and go, and sometimes stay too long. Fluid sacs are not cancerous as they contain no protein or fat, but they can harden.

 

Too much water (eight glasses of water per day, salads, too many fruits, juices, smoothies, shakes, milk and cold drinks) generally causes breast lumps, cysts, as do weak digestion. Digestion heats the body, especially the lungs, chest (heat rises). Weak digestion tends to cool and moisten (cold condenses) the body, lungs (mucous, phlegm), breasts (lumps, cysts), stools (loose), thighs (cellulite), abdomen, ankles, etc. Cooked foods and spices help eliminate excess moisture, as does a decrease in cold, damp foods (salads, tropical fruits, milk, cold drinks, etc.).

 

Most lumps although harmless and normal should be checked, monitored via physical examination. A yellow, bloody or clear discharge from the nipple generally indicates cancer of the breast.

 

Hot and Cold Health

TABLE OF CONTENTS

SECTION I PHILOSOPHY AND DIET

Chapter 1 The Way of Thinking Chapter 2 The Way of Food Chapter 3 Digestion, Spices and Chinese Herbs Chapter 4 Cooking Class

SECTION II BIOLOGY, EAST AND WEST

Chapter 5 Three Treasures Chapter 6 Blood and Body Fluids Chapter 7 Spleen Chapter 8 Stomach Small Intestine Chapter 9 Large Intestine and Urinary Bladder Chapter 10 Heart Chapter 11 Liver & Gall Bladder Chapter 12 Lungs Chapter 13 Kidneys Chapter 14 Disease and Diagnosis

SECTION III DISEASES A- Z

Chap 15 A Diseases AIDS 141 Alzheimer s 143 Anal fissure 143 Anemia 144 Anger 145 Aging 146 Anxiety 147 Arthritis 148 Asthma 152 ADD 154 Auto-immune 154 Chap 16 B Diseases Blood 157 Blood Pressure 158 Body Odor 159 Bones 161 Breast lumps 162 Bronchitis 164 Chap 17  C Diseases Candidiasis 167 Canker Sores 169 Cellulite 171 Cholesterol 173 Chronic Fatigue 175 Circulation 176 Cirrhosis 178 Cold hands, feet 178 Cold (lungs) Constipation 180 Coughing 182 Crohn s 182 Chap 18 D Diseases Depression 185 Detoxification 188 Diabetes 191 Diarrhea 193 Diuretics 195 Dizziness 195 Dysmenorrhea 196 Chap 19 E-F Diseases Ear Infections 197 Eczema 197 Edema 200 Endometriosis 202 Eyes 202 Fear 204 Fever 204 Fibrocystic Breasts 204 Fibroids 205 Fibromyalgia 205 Forgetfulness 207 Frigidity 208 Chap 20 G-H Diseases Gall Stones 209 GERD, GIRD 210 Gout 212 Hair Loss 213 Hearing Loss 215 Hepatitis 218 Herpes 220 Hot Flashes 220 Hysteria 221 Chap 21 I-J Diseases Infertility 223 Inflammation 223 Insomnia 224 Irritable Bowel 226 Itching 227 Jaundice 227 Chap 22 K-O Diseases Kidney Stones 229 Miscarriage 230 Mucous 231 M. Sclerosis 231 Nails 233 Nausea 235 Numbness 236 Obesity 237 Osteoporosis 238 Chap 23 P-R Diseases Pediatric 241 Perspiration 244 Plantar F. 244 Pregnancy 248 PMS 250 Prostate 251 Psoriasis 252 Rashes 252 Restless Leg 252 Chap 24 S-Z Diseases Sex 255 Shaking, tremors 257 Sinusitis 258 Skin Diseases 259 Sleep Apnea 261 Snoring 262 Sweaty hands 263 Teeth 264 Tumors 266 Urinary T. I. 267 Varicose Veins 269 Weight loss 270 Yeast infection 274 Chap 25 Case Histories 275

SECTION IV DAILY PRACTICES

 Chapter 26 The Way of Breathing, Chap 27 Exercise, Chap 28 Meditation 303, Chap 29 Spiritual Practices (belief in God)  307 Appendix 313 Bibliography 315 About the Author 317

Alternative Ways For Preventing Breast Cancer – Why Traditional Chinese Medicine?

Nowadays, with advanced technology, there has been greater improvement in breast cancer prevention compared to before. In order to reduce the pain, side effects or recurrence after the treatments such as surgery or radiation therapy, an alternative way considered is traditional Chinese medicine.

Traditional Chinese medicine such as acupuncture, herbal medicine and energy exercises, are the alternative ways to improve the breast health of the patients after the treatments. Emotional distress such as easily angry, stress and etc will lead to functional disorders of liver and spleen and thus causes the lumps in the breast to worsen and recurrence after treatment. Acupuncture is one of the recommended ways which can provide the energy and release the stress after the treatment.

Another traditional Chinese medication for patients is through herbal medicine. There are four areas of this treatment such as herbs for depressing cancer cells, herbs with anticancer properties which is used for cleansing the body toxins, herbs for immunity and herbs for preventing alterations. Energy exercises such as Qi Gong and Tai Chi will help in reducing the stress and tension in the body. The treatments have shown effectiveness in controlling the cancer cells and in improving the lifestyle of a person.

In order to improve breast health and recovery after the treatments, traditional Chinese medicine is one of the best therapies considered to reduce the recurrence after the treatment and the risks in developing breast cancer. Besides that, maintaining a healthy lifestyle such as quite smoking, do more exercises can also improve the breast health.