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Part I
Psychological
Physical
Energetic
Environmental
OWNERSHIP
INTEGRATIVE
CHRONIC
individualized protocols Predictors, genetic history, environment Cancer is very smart Defined by loss of control Epigenetics
EPIGENETICS
Nutrition
Stress
diseases which share one behaviour unchecked cell division Needs to be diagnosed based on type Error in diagnosing it based on site
e.g. Breast cancer study showing that early-onset
targeted treatments Faster drug resistance Associated with agerelated biological processes
systemic chemotherapy treatments Usually less able to tolerate harsher treatments which may not be indicated
CANCER AS CHRONIC
To be
STRESS
Increased cortisol
emotions, feelings of helplessness, depression, grief and repressed anger are associated with increased risk of cancer and decreased likelihood of survival. Studies have focused on the role of these negative thought patterns and Natural Killer Cell Activity (Imai K, Nakachi K. Personality types, lifestyle, and sensitivity to mental stress in association with NK activity. Int J Hyg Environ Health 2001; 20:67-73) Hippocrates and breast cancer
A SHIFT IN THINKING
1. Honest look at concept of
INTEGRATIVE ONCOLOGY
Evidence-based natural treatments
chemo, Helixor and chemo 2. Reduced side effects of conventional treatment e.g. mushrooms and radiation 3. Improved quality of life less nausea, fatigue, diarrhea, GERD, cachexia
TAKING OWNERSHIP
a. Self-informed beware
information overload
b. Advocating for self
informed consent
c. Inner Physician has
Part II
cancer in Canada has STABILIZED Since 1986 the death rate from breast cancer has fallen by 30% and is currently at its lowest since 1950
body-weight 2. Regular exercise 3. Fruit and vegetable consumption would reduce cancer incidence in N. America by
30-40%
BRISK WALKING
Equivalent of 2-3 hours of brisk walking each week in
the year before diagnosis were 31% less likely to die than sedentary 2 years after diagnosis, 2-3 hours of brisk walking/week = 67% lower risk of death
Part III
SPECIAL THANKS TO
Pajama Angels and Darlene SzecseiAlbano Dr. Natasha Zajmalowski, ND Linda Sabatini
Doctor of Naturopathic Medicine Founder & Clinic Director Founder and Clinic Director New Address: 4570 Rhodes Dr., Unit 400 Windsor, ON N8W 5C2 T: 519.974.0395
www.ccintegrativemedicine.ca