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As the new hybrid model of healthcare, my work is dedicated to integrating the many benefits of the medicinal foods and plants for our overall health. This is the place where good science and good traditional use meet. It is about incorporating the best of all integrative medicines for our healing, and is specifically targeted for each person.
Professional Info
CAM Specialities:
RN, Medical Herbalist, Integrative Medicine Specialist: Breast Cancer
Certifications:
RN, RH(AHG), Reiki Level I, Peggy Huddleston's Prepare for Surgery Heal Faster, BLS for Healthcare Providers
State Licenses:
New Jersey, New York
Languages:
English
Gender: Female
Age: 63
Professional memberships:
Professional Member American Herbalists Guild, American Botanical Council, American Nursing Association, NJ State Beekeepers Association
Areas of expertise:
Medicinal foods, nutritional supplements, custom-formulated herbal blends, guided imagery to prepare for surgery, lifestyle resources
Research interests:
anything related to cancer and natural medicines
Awards and publications:
Interview, New Jersey Life Health and Beauty, GOOD FOR WHAT AILS YOU?, pp. 59-60, June/July 2010.
Interview, Montclair Times, Integrating traditional healing with modern medicine, p. C-1, July 9, 2009.
Interview, Natural Health, Quick & easy healing meals, pp. 39 – 45, July/August, 2008.
Interview, Alternative & Complementary Therapies, Clinical Herbalism in Practice, Volume 11, No.1, pp. 46 – 50, February 2005.
Interview, The Gloria Rose Show, WMTR Radio, Cedar Knolls, NJ, December 2001.
Interview, The Business of Health with Frankie Boyer, MD, Radio 1060 AM, Boston, MA, October 2001.
Public Assess Cable TV, Alternative Health Series, What is Herbal Medicine, Teaneck, NJ, 2000.
Contributor, Rozanne Gold's Healthy 1 2 3 cookbook, detailing the medicinal benefits of the recipe ingredients. The book received the Julia Child Award for 2001.
Interview, Montclair Times, Integrating traditional healing with modern medicine, p. C-1, July 9, 2009.
Interview, Natural Health, Quick & easy healing meals, pp. 39 – 45, July/August, 2008.
Interview, Alternative & Complementary Therapies, Clinical Herbalism in Practice, Volume 11, No.1, pp. 46 – 50, February 2005.
Interview, The Gloria Rose Show, WMTR Radio, Cedar Knolls, NJ, December 2001.
Interview, The Business of Health with Frankie Boyer, MD, Radio 1060 AM, Boston, MA, October 2001.
Public Assess Cable TV, Alternative Health Series, What is Herbal Medicine, Teaneck, NJ, 2000.
Contributor, Rozanne Gold's Healthy 1 2 3 cookbook, detailing the medicinal benefits of the recipe ingredients. The book received the Julia Child Award for 2001.
Hospital or other affiliation:
Montcalir Breast Center, Saint Barnabas Ambulatory Care Center
Practice name:
Dale Bellisfield, RN, RH(AHG), Medical Herbalist
Practice phone number:
201-797-2583
Webpage:
http://www.herbaldale.com
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Personal Bio (My story)
Dale Bellisfield, RN, RH (AHG) is a holistic practitioner, approaching her patients as both a Medical Herbalist and Registered Nurse. She is one of the few professional members of the American Herbalists Guild, the only peer-reviewed credentialing organization for medical herbalists in the country.
With over 14 years’ education and experience in the clinical use of herbal medicines, Dale is trained in European, Native American and Chinese traditions of healing. She recently completed the advanced clinical applications program in cancer therapies. This is the final part of the professional training program for the Eclectic Triphasic Medical System, a targeted approach to cancer integrating medical and natural therapies.
She is currently the herbalist at Saint Barnabas’ Siegler Center for Integrative Medicine in Livingston, New Jersey, where she has been in private practice for the past ten years. Additionally, she is the Integrative Medicine Specialist for the Montclair Breast Center, where she facilitates a monthly group for the patients on current issues for breast health and cancer prevention. She also produces their “Healthy Breast Series” of lectures, open to the community.
Dale integrates her herbal skills with New Jersey physicians, and has mentored medical residents from New Jersey’s Mountainside and Overlook Hospitals. She is a lecturer to medical students and nurses at Monmouth University and the University of Medicine and Dentistry of NJ, and is a frequent speaker for their Institute for Complementary and Alternative Medicine. She is also an instructor at David Winston’s Center for Herbal Studies, a comprehensive herbal educational program.
In the late 1990’s she helped create a holistic medical team for The Maitri Healing Center, an HIV treatment facility in Yonkers, New York. More recently, she composed herbal and supplement protocols for patients at Broadway House for Continuing Care, an HIV residence and treatment facility in Newark.
Dale was the first herbalist consultant to Hackensack University Medical Center, and is a frequent consultant to corporations on the healthful use of herbs and foods.
She contributed medicinal benefits of the recipe ingredients in Rozanne Gold’s Healthy 1-2-3 cookbook, which won the coveted Julia Child Award, and was nominated for the James Beard Award.
She is trained and certified in Peggy Huddleston’s Prepare for Surgery, Heal Faster program, which uses guided imagery to improve surgical outcome.
Dale works with a variety of patients and conditions in her clinical practice, and enjoys being the advocate for holistic approaches. She continues to teach and lecture on the use of herbs, supplements, therapeutic foods and lifestyle choices to both health care practitioners and the general public throughout the New York-New Jersey area.
Dale lives in Fair Lawn, New Jersey, and is a devoted beekeeper.
With over 14 years’ education and experience in the clinical use of herbal medicines, Dale is trained in European, Native American and Chinese traditions of healing. She recently completed the advanced clinical applications program in cancer therapies. This is the final part of the professional training program for the Eclectic Triphasic Medical System, a targeted approach to cancer integrating medical and natural therapies.
She is currently the herbalist at Saint Barnabas’ Siegler Center for Integrative Medicine in Livingston, New Jersey, where she has been in private practice for the past ten years. Additionally, she is the Integrative Medicine Specialist for the Montclair Breast Center, where she facilitates a monthly group for the patients on current issues for breast health and cancer prevention. She also produces their “Healthy Breast Series” of lectures, open to the community.
Dale integrates her herbal skills with New Jersey physicians, and has mentored medical residents from New Jersey’s Mountainside and Overlook Hospitals. She is a lecturer to medical students and nurses at Monmouth University and the University of Medicine and Dentistry of NJ, and is a frequent speaker for their Institute for Complementary and Alternative Medicine. She is also an instructor at David Winston’s Center for Herbal Studies, a comprehensive herbal educational program.
In the late 1990’s she helped create a holistic medical team for The Maitri Healing Center, an HIV treatment facility in Yonkers, New York. More recently, she composed herbal and supplement protocols for patients at Broadway House for Continuing Care, an HIV residence and treatment facility in Newark.
Dale was the first herbalist consultant to Hackensack University Medical Center, and is a frequent consultant to corporations on the healthful use of herbs and foods.
She contributed medicinal benefits of the recipe ingredients in Rozanne Gold’s Healthy 1-2-3 cookbook, which won the coveted Julia Child Award, and was nominated for the James Beard Award.
She is trained and certified in Peggy Huddleston’s Prepare for Surgery, Heal Faster program, which uses guided imagery to improve surgical outcome.
Dale works with a variety of patients and conditions in her clinical practice, and enjoys being the advocate for holistic approaches. She continues to teach and lecture on the use of herbs, supplements, therapeutic foods and lifestyle choices to both health care practitioners and the general public throughout the New York-New Jersey area.
Dale lives in Fair Lawn, New Jersey, and is a devoted beekeeper.
City: Montclair & Livingston
State: New Jersey
Zip: 07042, 07039
Country: USA
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For which cancers? At which stage? At what dosage? For what tumor markers? Is the person Anemic? Nauseous? Neutropenic? Active? I can't answer the question, as there are too many variables.
Integrative medicine, as I was trained, uses a different approach to this question. We don't use general supplements, but tailor them to the specifics of the person, their cancer and their chemo. Most supplements are safe, and many help the chemos or radiation work better. In addition, some supplements help protect against the organ damage of the chemos (such as coq10 for the heart with adriamycin, acetyl l-carnitine for neuropathies with taxanes and platinums, etc). Many herbs and supplements help support the person's vitality and immune system going through the chemo or radiation (without interfering), as well. They also can protect against chemo resistance. Again, these are person-and cancer-specific. I don't use St. Johnswort with any meds since it is such a great liver herb, that it clears drugs quickly through the body, and I don't risk it with chemos. Reservatrol needs to be dosed carefully with the taxanes. The general studies don't really show much interference with supplements.
But we don't just consider the "anti-oxidant" activity of the herb/supplement/dietary interventions, as the studies do, but the pathways the product targets (VEGF, ER/PR, HER-2, p53, etc.), the goal in that patient and their cancer, the other factors (obesity, depression, poor diet, no appetite, whatever).
An excellent book is Herb, Nutrient and Drug Interactions, which lists unlikely, potential, likely and actual interactions. (http://store.elsevier.com/HerbNutrientandDrugInteractions/MitchellStargrove/isbn9780323029643/)
You can also search Google Scholar for the specific nutrient/herb/supplement and the specific chemo and see if any good studies come up. Obviously, I prefer in-vivo studies and human trials. The following studies review the supplement data (but they are not person-specific, we have no idea of dose or quality, and many supplements are not included). But are still overwhelmingly favorable:
Simone's study part1: http://centerfornutrition.com/resources/Antioxidants-Nutrients-Chemotherapy+part+1.pdf
Simone Part 2: http://ivcinfusions.com/articles/Antioxidants_Nutrients_Chemotherapy_part_2.pdf
Keith Block's study: http://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/ijc.23754/full For which cancers? At which stage? At what dosage? For what tumor markers? Is the person Anemic? Nauseous? Neutropenic? Active? I can't answer the question, as there are too many variables.
Integrative medicine, as I was trained, uses a different approach to this question. We don't use general supplements, but tailor them to the specifics of the person, their cancer and their chemo. Most supplements are safe, and many help the chemos or radiation work better. In addition, some supplements help protect against the organ damage of the chemos (such as coq10 for the heart with adriamycin, acetyl l-carnitine for neuropathies with taxanes and platinums, etc). Many herbs and supplements help support the person's vitality and immune system going through the chemo or radiation (without interfering), as well. They also can protect against chemo resistance. Again, these are person-and cancer-specific. I don't use St. Johnswort with any meds since it is such a great liver herb, that it clears drugs quickly through the body, and I don't risk it with chemos. Reservatrol needs to be dosed carefully with the taxanes. The general studies don't really show much interference with supplements.
But we don't just consider the "anti-oxidant" activity of the herb/supplement/dietary interventions, as the studies do, but the pathways the product targets (VEGF, ER/PR, HER-2, p53, etc.), the goal in that patient and their cancer, the other factors (obesity, depression, poor diet, no appetite, whatever).
An excellent book is Herb, Nutrient and Drug Interactions, which lists unlikely, potential, likely and actual interactions. (http://store.elsevier.com/HerbNutrientandDrugInteractions/MitchellStargrove/isbn9780323029643/)
You can also search Google Scholar for the specific nutrient/herb/supplement and the specific chemo and see if any good studies come up. Obviously, I prefer in-vivo studies and human trials. The following studies review the supplement data (but they are not person-specific, we have no idea of dose or quality, and many supplements are not included). But are still overwhelmingly favorable:
Simone's study part1: http://centerfornutrition.com/resources/Antioxidants-Nutrients-Chemotherapy+part+1.pdf
Simone Part 2: http://ivcinfusions.com/articles/Antioxidants_Nutrients_Chemotherapy_part_2.pdf
Keith Block's study: http://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/ijc.23754/full
Integrative medicine, as I was trained, uses a different approach to this question. We don't use general supplements, but tailor them to the specifics of the person, their cancer and their chemo. Most supplements are safe, and many help the chemos or radiation work better. In addition, some supplements help protect against the organ damage of the chemos (such as coq10 for the heart with adriamycin, acetyl l-carnitine for neuropathies with taxanes and platinums, etc). Many herbs and supplements help support the person's vitality and immune system going through the chemo or radiation (without interfering), as well. They also can protect against chemo resistance. Again, these are person-and cancer-specific. I don't use St. Johnswort with any meds since it is such a great liver herb, that it clears drugs quickly through the body, and I don't risk it with chemos. Reservatrol needs to be dosed carefully with the taxanes. The general studies don't really show much interference with supplements.
But we don't just consider the "anti-oxidant" activity of the herb/supplement/dietary interventions, as the studies do, but the pathways the product targets (VEGF, ER/PR, HER-2, p53, etc.), the goal in that patient and their cancer, the other factors (obesity, depression, poor diet, no appetite, whatever).
An excellent book is Herb, Nutrient and Drug Interactions, which lists unlikely, potential, likely and actual interactions. (http://store.elsevier.com/HerbNutrientandDrugInteractions/MitchellStargrove/isbn9780323029643/)
You can also search Google Scholar for the specific nutrient/herb/supplement and the specific chemo and see if any good studies come up. Obviously, I prefer in-vivo studies and human trials. The following studies review the supplement data (but they are not person-specific, we have no idea of dose or quality, and many supplements are not included). But are still overwhelmingly favorable:
Simone's study part1: http://centerfornutrition.com/resources/Antioxidants-Nutrients-Chemotherapy+part+1.pdf
Simone Part 2: http://ivcinfusions.com/articles/Antioxidants_Nutrients_Chemotherapy_part_2.pdf
Keith Block's study: http://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/ijc.23754/full For which cancers? At which stage? At what dosage? For what tumor markers? Is the person Anemic? Nauseous? Neutropenic? Active? I can't answer the question, as there are too many variables.
Integrative medicine, as I was trained, uses a different approach to this question. We don't use general supplements, but tailor them to the specifics of the person, their cancer and their chemo. Most supplements are safe, and many help the chemos or radiation work better. In addition, some supplements help protect against the organ damage of the chemos (such as coq10 for the heart with adriamycin, acetyl l-carnitine for neuropathies with taxanes and platinums, etc). Many herbs and supplements help support the person's vitality and immune system going through the chemo or radiation (without interfering), as well. They also can protect against chemo resistance. Again, these are person-and cancer-specific. I don't use St. Johnswort with any meds since it is such a great liver herb, that it clears drugs quickly through the body, and I don't risk it with chemos. Reservatrol needs to be dosed carefully with the taxanes. The general studies don't really show much interference with supplements.
But we don't just consider the "anti-oxidant" activity of the herb/supplement/dietary interventions, as the studies do, but the pathways the product targets (VEGF, ER/PR, HER-2, p53, etc.), the goal in that patient and their cancer, the other factors (obesity, depression, poor diet, no appetite, whatever).
An excellent book is Herb, Nutrient and Drug Interactions, which lists unlikely, potential, likely and actual interactions. (http://store.elsevier.com/HerbNutrientandDrugInteractions/MitchellStargrove/isbn9780323029643/)
You can also search Google Scholar for the specific nutrient/herb/supplement and the specific chemo and see if any good studies come up. Obviously, I prefer in-vivo studies and human trials. The following studies review the supplement data (but they are not person-specific, we have no idea of dose or quality, and many supplements are not included). But are still overwhelmingly favorable:
Simone's study part1: http://centerfornutrition.com/resources/Antioxidants-Nutrients-Chemotherapy+part+1.pdf
Simone Part 2: http://ivcinfusions.com/articles/Antioxidants_Nutrients_Chemotherapy_part_2.pdf
Keith Block's study: http://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/ijc.23754/full
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Sorry to say that each person's requirements differ, so there is no one-size-fits all. Do you have cancer? Inflammation? Heart dsease? Asthma? Autoimmune issues? Thyroid dysfunction? What are you eating? These all impact your nutrient needs.
There is no one pill, either. You'd need several, at least, to get the basics. Some can be in non-pill form (see http://talkabouthealth.com/the-multi-vitamins-i-take-daily-are-large-and-very-difficult-to-swallow-do-you-know-of-other-options-for-getting-my-daily-vitamins), but nearly impossible to get enough quality nutrients from our food supply today (unless you live and eat and work on an organic farm, and you'd still be missing the fish oils). Get your vitamin DOH-25 tested to see what your levels are (this will determine your dosage). A multi or supergreens powder, b complex, fish oil, vitamin d, cal-mag might be the base from which to build. Dosage are based on your labs and your body's needs. This would be related to your own unique issues. Personalized treatments are where Western medicine is heading. Some of us are already there. Sorry to say that each person's requirements differ, so there is no one-size-fits all. Do you have cancer? Inflammation? Heart dsease? Asthma? Autoimmune issues? Thyroid dysfunction? What are you eating? These all impact your nutrient needs.
There is no one pill, either. You'd need several, at least, to get the basics. Some can be in non-pill form (see http://talkabouthealth.com/the-multi-vitamins-i-take-daily-are-large-and-very-difficult-to-swallow-do-you-know-of-other-options-for-getting-my-daily-vitamins), but nearly impossible to get enough quality nutrients from our food supply today (unless you live and eat and work on an organic farm, and you'd still be missing the fish oils). Get your vitamin DOH-25 tested to see what your levels are (this will determine your dosage). A multi or supergreens powder, b complex, fish oil, vitamin d, cal-mag might be the base from which to build. Dosage are based on your labs and your body's needs. This would be related to your own unique issues. Personalized treatments are where Western medicine is heading. Some of us are already there.
There is no one pill, either. You'd need several, at least, to get the basics. Some can be in non-pill form (see http://talkabouthealth.com/the-multi-vitamins-i-take-daily-are-large-and-very-difficult-to-swallow-do-you-know-of-other-options-for-getting-my-daily-vitamins), but nearly impossible to get enough quality nutrients from our food supply today (unless you live and eat and work on an organic farm, and you'd still be missing the fish oils). Get your vitamin DOH-25 tested to see what your levels are (this will determine your dosage). A multi or supergreens powder, b complex, fish oil, vitamin d, cal-mag might be the base from which to build. Dosage are based on your labs and your body's needs. This would be related to your own unique issues. Personalized treatments are where Western medicine is heading. Some of us are already there. Sorry to say that each person's requirements differ, so there is no one-size-fits all. Do you have cancer? Inflammation? Heart dsease? Asthma? Autoimmune issues? Thyroid dysfunction? What are you eating? These all impact your nutrient needs.
There is no one pill, either. You'd need several, at least, to get the basics. Some can be in non-pill form (see http://talkabouthealth.com/the-multi-vitamins-i-take-daily-are-large-and-very-difficult-to-swallow-do-you-know-of-other-options-for-getting-my-daily-vitamins), but nearly impossible to get enough quality nutrients from our food supply today (unless you live and eat and work on an organic farm, and you'd still be missing the fish oils). Get your vitamin DOH-25 tested to see what your levels are (this will determine your dosage). A multi or supergreens powder, b complex, fish oil, vitamin d, cal-mag might be the base from which to build. Dosage are based on your labs and your body's needs. This would be related to your own unique issues. Personalized treatments are where Western medicine is heading. Some of us are already there.
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Yes, love it. Only organic, though. I don't use it as an anti-inflammatory, but for its anti-microbial activity and cardiovascular, metabolic and brain-supportive fats. Inflammation is a factor in many diseases, so I use them all the time. The color compounds in all (naturally-colored) richly-pigmented foods are anti-inflammatory. Fish oil, boswellia, rersveratrol and vitamin d supplements (and others) are anti-inflammatory. Tumeric and many spices are anti-inflammatory. And so many herbs are anti-inflammatory. Some herbs are organ-specific anti-inflammatories, as well. Try and target the best one(s) for what's going on for the patient.
Yes, love it. Only organic, though. I don't use it as an anti-inflammatory, but for its anti-microbial activity and cardiovascular, metabolic and brain-supportive fats. Inflammation is a factor in many diseases, so I use them all the time. The color compounds in all (naturally-colored) richly-pigmented foods are anti-inflammatory. Fish oil, boswellia, rersveratrol and vitamin d supplements (and others) are anti-inflammatory. Tumeric and many spices are anti-inflammatory. And so many herbs are anti-inflammatory. Some herbs are organ-specific anti-inflammatories, as well. Try and target the best one(s) for what's going on for the patient.
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2 months ago
Detoxification usually refers to the pathways the liver has of converting our food, drugs, environmental toxins and cellular wastes for excretion. (http://www.vrp.com/detoxification/phase-I-and-II-detox-pathways) Most times, the liver can process toxic byproducts into harmless ones. In recent years this term has come to mean cleaning our "dirty" body, and has taken on a near religious fervor. It assumes we/our bodies are containers of toxic waste which need to be decontaminated.
Using the first definition, I recommend detoxification via liver-supportive herbs if the person has a fatty liver, hepatitis, or any other problems with the liver doing its job.
In the second definition, the body does a pretty good job of removing its own wastes via lungs, skin, circulation, bowel and kidney systems/organs. If any are impaired, I support their function via alternative herbs or foods which help re-balance elimination channels. Detoxification usually refers to the pathways the liver has of converting our food, drugs, environmental toxins and cellular wastes for excretion. (http://www.vrp.com/detoxification/phase-I-and-II-detox-pathways) Most times, the liver can process toxic byproducts into harmless ones. In recent years this term has come to mean cleaning our "dirty" body, and has taken on a near religious fervor. It assumes we/our bodies are containers of toxic waste which need to be decontaminated.
Using the first definition, I recommend detoxification via liver-supportive herbs if the person has a fatty liver, hepatitis, or any other problems with the liver doing its job.
In the second definition, the body does a pretty good job of removing its own wastes via lungs, skin, circulation, bowel and kidney systems/organs. If any are impaired, I support their function via alternative herbs or foods which help re-balance elimination channels.
Using the first definition, I recommend detoxification via liver-supportive herbs if the person has a fatty liver, hepatitis, or any other problems with the liver doing its job.
In the second definition, the body does a pretty good job of removing its own wastes via lungs, skin, circulation, bowel and kidney systems/organs. If any are impaired, I support their function via alternative herbs or foods which help re-balance elimination channels. Detoxification usually refers to the pathways the liver has of converting our food, drugs, environmental toxins and cellular wastes for excretion. (http://www.vrp.com/detoxification/phase-I-and-II-detox-pathways) Most times, the liver can process toxic byproducts into harmless ones. In recent years this term has come to mean cleaning our "dirty" body, and has taken on a near religious fervor. It assumes we/our bodies are containers of toxic waste which need to be decontaminated.
Using the first definition, I recommend detoxification via liver-supportive herbs if the person has a fatty liver, hepatitis, or any other problems with the liver doing its job.
In the second definition, the body does a pretty good job of removing its own wastes via lungs, skin, circulation, bowel and kidney systems/organs. If any are impaired, I support their function via alternative herbs or foods which help re-balance elimination channels.
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Tumeric is also used to intervene in cancer, as it hits many many molecular biomarker targets in cancer (most chemos or adjuvants hit only one http://www.curcuminresearch.org/how.html). Many spices have anti-cancer activity, including wasabi, cinnamon, oregano, rosemary, ginger, lemongrass, holy basil. Most spices are anti-microbial as well. Spice it up. They have tons of benefits.
Tumeric is also used to intervene in cancer, as it hits many many molecular biomarker targets in cancer (most chemos or adjuvants hit only one http://www.curcuminresearch.org/how.html). Many spices have anti-cancer activity, including wasabi, cinnamon, oregano, rosemary, ginger, lemongrass, holy basil. Most spices are anti-microbial as well. Spice it up. They have tons of benefits.
Tumeric is also used to intervene in cancer, as it hits many many molecular biomarker targets in cancer (most chemos or adjuvants hit only one http://www.curcuminresearch.org/how.html). Many spices have anti-cancer activity, including wasabi, cinnamon, oregano, rosemary, ginger, lemongrass, holy basil. Most spices are anti-microbial as well. Spice it up. They have tons of benefits.
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2 months ago
Antihistamine-like foods & herbs (osha extract, standardized ginkgo caps, amla, nettles herb tea/caps, B vitamins, buffered vitamin C), desensitization (local raw honey, allergy shots), symptom relief (eyebright extract for itchy eyes) may be of help. We like to strengthen the immune system by starting intervention (good diet, herbs, supplements) the season prior.
Antihistamine-like foods & herbs (osha extract, standardized ginkgo caps, amla, nettles herb tea/caps, B vitamins, buffered vitamin C), desensitization (local raw honey, allergy shots), symptom relief (eyebright extract for itchy eyes) may be of help. We like to strengthen the immune system by starting intervention (good diet, herbs, supplements) the season prior.
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There are liquid and powdered forms now available that can easily be mixed into a morning smoothie for palatability and ease of absorption, too.
There are liquid and powdered forms now available that can easily be mixed into a morning smoothie for palatability and ease of absorption, too.
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I don't know if the ALA will help this far out. It wouldn't hurt to try. Acetyl-l carnitine may help with chemo-induced neuropathies. Also, consider B complex vitamins (not just a single B, but the family of eight), which help with nerve injuries. And acupuncture by a medical acupuncturist. I always have the vitamin DOH-25 levels checked as well. No known interaction with any of those recommendations and synthroid. (Just no calcium with synthroid--take at different time of the day)
I don't know if the ALA will help this far out. It wouldn't hurt to try. Acetyl-l carnitine may help with chemo-induced neuropathies. Also, consider B complex vitamins (not just a single B, but the family of eight), which help with nerve injuries. And acupuncture by a medical acupuncturist. I always have the vitamin DOH-25 levels checked as well. No known interaction with any of those recommendations and synthroid. (Just no calcium with synthroid--take at different time of the day)
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There is that generalization about dairy & cancer going around.
Before throwing out the baby with the bathwater (or cream) here, it is important to distinguish between valuable and non-valuable dairy. First, any dairy/milk products (butter, milk, cream, cheese, sour cream, cottage cheese, buttermilk, cream cheese, yogurt, kefir, 1/2 & 1/2, egg nog, ice cream, whipped cream, etc.) and/or anything with dairy in it (creamed soups, etc.) needs to be organic/from organic milk or from European, Australian, Canadian or Japanese dairy cows.
The hormone recombinant bovine growth hormone (rBGH) is given to non-organic dairy cows to make them produce more milk. And it leads to higher levels of insulin growth factor-1 (IGF-1) in the milk and milk products from those cows. This hormone is also a growth hormone for breast and colon cancers, and possibly for other cancers as well. It is forbidden to give rBGH to animals in the EU, Canada, Australia and Japan where it is banned.
Second, some people are allergic to dairy compounds (lactose or casein, or both) and can't absorb it. For others, it can cause increased phlem production. Some say raw milk may reduce these adverse effects.
If dairy is fermented (yogurt, kefir, sour cream, buttermilk, cottage cheese), it may be easier to tolerate since the lactose is broken down by the fermenting organisms. These provide probiotics which aid the digestive system, make some of the b vitamins and vitamin k, and boost the immune system.
For those who can tolerate it, dairy is rich in protein, calcium, fat-soluble vitamins, minerals, good CLA fats (which may have cancer-
protective activity) http://www.ansci.cornell.edu/bauman/cla/human_health/c9t11_general.html and other benefits.
So, it may be a big mistake to avoid all dairy (unless you're allergic to it). But it must be organic or from rBGH-free sources.
Happy holidays. This is making me want to dig into some raw milk French blue cheese right about now! Whole Foods has a good selection of organic, raw & imported dairy products.
Beware sugar (a cancer growth factor) and its partner, insulin (also a cancer growth factor), in so many of our holiday foods. There is that generalization about dairy & cancer going around.
Before throwing out the baby with the bathwater (or cream) here, it is important to distinguish between valuable and non-valuable dairy. First, any dairy/milk products (butter, milk, cream, cheese, sour cream, cottage cheese, buttermilk, cream cheese, yogurt, kefir, 1/2 & 1/2, egg nog, ice cream, whipped cream, etc.) and/or anything with dairy in it (creamed soups, etc.) needs to be organic/from organic milk or from European, Australian, Canadian or Japanese dairy cows.
The hormone recombinant bovine growth hormone (rBGH) is given to non-organic dairy cows to make them produce more milk. And it leads to higher levels of insulin growth factor-1 (IGF-1) in the milk and milk products from those cows. This hormone is also a growth hormone for breast and colon cancers, and possibly for other cancers as well. It is forbidden to give rBGH to animals in the EU, Canada, Australia and Japan where it is banned.
Second, some people are allergic to dairy compounds (lactose or casein, or both) and can't absorb it. For others, it can cause increased phlem production. Some say raw milk may reduce these adverse effects.
If dairy is fermented (yogurt, kefir, sour cream, buttermilk, cottage cheese), it may be easier to tolerate since the lactose is broken down by the fermenting organisms. These provide probiotics which aid the digestive system, make some of the b vitamins and vitamin k, and boost the immune system.
For those who can tolerate it, dairy is rich in protein, calcium, fat-soluble vitamins, minerals, good CLA fats (which may have cancer-
protective activity) http://www.ansci.cornell.edu/bauman/cla/human_health/c9t11_general.html and other benefits.
So, it may be a big mistake to avoid all dairy (unless you're allergic to it). But it must be organic or from rBGH-free sources.
Happy holidays. This is making me want to dig into some raw milk French blue cheese right about now! Whole Foods has a good selection of organic, raw & imported dairy products.
Beware sugar (a cancer growth factor) and its partner, insulin (also a cancer growth factor), in so many of our holiday foods.
Before throwing out the baby with the bathwater (or cream) here, it is important to distinguish between valuable and non-valuable dairy. First, any dairy/milk products (butter, milk, cream, cheese, sour cream, cottage cheese, buttermilk, cream cheese, yogurt, kefir, 1/2 & 1/2, egg nog, ice cream, whipped cream, etc.) and/or anything with dairy in it (creamed soups, etc.) needs to be organic/from organic milk or from European, Australian, Canadian or Japanese dairy cows.
The hormone recombinant bovine growth hormone (rBGH) is given to non-organic dairy cows to make them produce more milk. And it leads to higher levels of insulin growth factor-1 (IGF-1) in the milk and milk products from those cows. This hormone is also a growth hormone for breast and colon cancers, and possibly for other cancers as well. It is forbidden to give rBGH to animals in the EU, Canada, Australia and Japan where it is banned.
Second, some people are allergic to dairy compounds (lactose or casein, or both) and can't absorb it. For others, it can cause increased phlem production. Some say raw milk may reduce these adverse effects.
If dairy is fermented (yogurt, kefir, sour cream, buttermilk, cottage cheese), it may be easier to tolerate since the lactose is broken down by the fermenting organisms. These provide probiotics which aid the digestive system, make some of the b vitamins and vitamin k, and boost the immune system.
For those who can tolerate it, dairy is rich in protein, calcium, fat-soluble vitamins, minerals, good CLA fats (which may have cancer-
protective activity) http://www.ansci.cornell.edu/bauman/cla/human_health/c9t11_general.html and other benefits.
So, it may be a big mistake to avoid all dairy (unless you're allergic to it). But it must be organic or from rBGH-free sources.
Happy holidays. This is making me want to dig into some raw milk French blue cheese right about now! Whole Foods has a good selection of organic, raw & imported dairy products.
Beware sugar (a cancer growth factor) and its partner, insulin (also a cancer growth factor), in so many of our holiday foods. There is that generalization about dairy & cancer going around.
Before throwing out the baby with the bathwater (or cream) here, it is important to distinguish between valuable and non-valuable dairy. First, any dairy/milk products (butter, milk, cream, cheese, sour cream, cottage cheese, buttermilk, cream cheese, yogurt, kefir, 1/2 & 1/2, egg nog, ice cream, whipped cream, etc.) and/or anything with dairy in it (creamed soups, etc.) needs to be organic/from organic milk or from European, Australian, Canadian or Japanese dairy cows.
The hormone recombinant bovine growth hormone (rBGH) is given to non-organic dairy cows to make them produce more milk. And it leads to higher levels of insulin growth factor-1 (IGF-1) in the milk and milk products from those cows. This hormone is also a growth hormone for breast and colon cancers, and possibly for other cancers as well. It is forbidden to give rBGH to animals in the EU, Canada, Australia and Japan where it is banned.
Second, some people are allergic to dairy compounds (lactose or casein, or both) and can't absorb it. For others, it can cause increased phlem production. Some say raw milk may reduce these adverse effects.
If dairy is fermented (yogurt, kefir, sour cream, buttermilk, cottage cheese), it may be easier to tolerate since the lactose is broken down by the fermenting organisms. These provide probiotics which aid the digestive system, make some of the b vitamins and vitamin k, and boost the immune system.
For those who can tolerate it, dairy is rich in protein, calcium, fat-soluble vitamins, minerals, good CLA fats (which may have cancer-
protective activity) http://www.ansci.cornell.edu/bauman/cla/human_health/c9t11_general.html and other benefits.
So, it may be a big mistake to avoid all dairy (unless you're allergic to it). But it must be organic or from rBGH-free sources.
Happy holidays. This is making me want to dig into some raw milk French blue cheese right about now! Whole Foods has a good selection of organic, raw & imported dairy products.
Beware sugar (a cancer growth factor) and its partner, insulin (also a cancer growth factor), in so many of our holiday foods.
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In breast cancer, avoid/minimize sugar, trans & junk fats, high-temp cooked meats, cured/nitrited/smoked meats, high glycemic foods, heavily sprayed produce, non-organic animals/animal products, alcohol, hot foods in plastic/styrofoam. Increase fatty (low mercury) fish, allium & cruciferous veggies, fresh-ground flax seeds, high richly-pigmented foods, fiber foods, green/white tea, organic mushrooms, organic citrus peel, organic fresh nuts/seeds, spices, organic xtra-virgin olive oil, unpasteurized fermented foods, organic traditional soy foods, pomegranates.
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Great advice, thank you!
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I agree so much with all that you suggested. Thanks for sharing.
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Be very conscious about your food choices, and compose a delicious yet low/moderate glycemic diet for yourself. (you can have organic dark chocolate over 65% cocoa, too. but not more than an ounce a day).Choose the cancer-protective foods while you're at it (listed earlier today). Plus, you'll need to exercise in some fashion that suits you--walking 1/2 hour a day or tai qi or Pilates or yoga. All you need is 1/2 hour a day of movement. More is even better. In addition, green/white tea is a bit stimulating to your metabolism and has anti-cancer activity. Make sure your thyroid is working well (TSH @ 2.5 or less is what I like to see), and your vitamin D-OH25 is over 55 (I like to see it between 55-80ng/ml). And you need to sleep well at night to maintain good sugar balance. All this helps. Dale
Be very conscious about your food choices, and compose a delicious yet low/moderate glycemic diet for yourself. (you can have organic dark chocolate over 65% cocoa, too. but not more than an ounce a day).Choose the cancer-protective foods while you're at it (listed earlier today). Plus, you'll need to exercise in some fashion that suits you--walking 1/2 hour a day or tai qi or Pilates or yoga. All you need is 1/2 hour a day of movement. More is even better. In addition, green/white tea is a bit stimulating to your metabolism and has anti-cancer activity. Make sure your thyroid is working well (TSH @ 2.5 or less is what I like to see), and your vitamin D-OH25 is over 55 (I like to see it between 55-80ng/ml). And you need to sleep well at night to maintain good sugar balance. All this helps. Dale
New answer by Herbaldale (Complementary Care Expert (Verified)) in topic(s) Drugs, Weight Gain, Medications, Tamoxifen Side Effects, Side Effects, Tamoxifen
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Herbaldale (Complementary Care Expert (Verified)) asked the question in topic(s) Biomarkers, Biology, Breast Cancer, Breast Cancer Biomarkers, Markers, Cancer Biology
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6 months ago
There are many foods, herbs, supplements & lifestyle choices that reduce the possibility of the BRCA-1 or 2 gene from being expressed. If you're in the NY/NJ area, on Saturday October 15th in Montclair NJ come attend this free symposium. I'll be speaking on some of those issues/recommendations. http://www.montclairbreastcenter.com/wellnessevents.htm
Another option for me was to have careful survellinece via mammograms and breast MRI's. Not all insurances will cover MRI's and also they can have false positives and negatives. There is no substitution for self exam where you can detect any physical changes yourself. It was recommended that I have screening every 6 months which I was doing until I decided to have my surgeries. Hope this was helpful.
New answer by Herbaldale (Complementary Care Expert (Verified)) in topic(s) BRCA-1, Breast Cancer Screening, High Risk, Breast Cancer, Screening, BRCA Mutations, Breast Cancer High Risk, BRCA-2
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Sugar, trans fats, high glycemic foods and most junk/highly processed foods all cause inflammation. Avoid them as much as possible. Consider them ritual foods for rare occasional indulgence. Keep a diet recall diary and review it with a holistic nutritionist or herbalist to see if it is a suitable food range for you and your unique needs.
Make sure you have sufficient vitamin D3 and omega-3 fish oil, which are both systemic anti-inflammatories. Many herbs & spices are also anti-inflammatory, including green tea, tumeric and ginger, so spice it up. Most real, richly-pigmented foods are anti-inflammatory, too, so eat the rainbow.
I don't know of a source which could review your own diet & personal health needs. A well-trained human would be a better choice. http://www.americanherbalistsguild.com/fundamentals
However, here are some sites to keep you in the right direction:
http://www.naturalantiinflammatory.org/anti-inflammatory-foods.html http://www.dlife.com/diabetes/information/slide_show_pdf_files/new_pdfs/Anti_Inflammatory_Foods.pdf
http://www.formerfatguy.com/glycemic-index-of-foods.asp
You can test your blood for inflammatory markers, to let your body be a guide, as well. These would include c-reactive protein (CRP), sed rate (ESR), & vitamin D (D-OH & D-1,25) levels. Sugar, trans fats, high glycemic foods and most junk/highly processed foods all cause inflammation. Avoid them as much as possible. Consider them ritual foods for rare occasional indulgence. Keep a diet recall diary and review it with a holistic nutritionist or herbalist to see if it is a suitable food range for you and your unique needs.
Make sure you have sufficient vitamin D3 and omega-3 fish oil, which are both systemic anti-inflammatories. Many herbs & spices are also anti-inflammatory, including green tea, tumeric and ginger, so spice it up. Most real, richly-pigmented foods are anti-inflammatory, too, so eat the rainbow.
I don't know of a source which could review your own diet & personal health needs. A well-trained human would be a better choice. http://www.americanherbalistsguild.com/fundamentals
However, here are some sites to keep you in the right direction:
http://www.naturalantiinflammatory.org/anti-inflammatory-foods.html http://www.dlife.com/diabetes/information/slide_show_pdf_files/new_pdfs/Anti_Inflammatory_Foods.pdf
http://www.formerfatguy.com/glycemic-index-of-foods.asp
You can test your blood for inflammatory markers, to let your body be a guide, as well. These would include c-reactive protein (CRP), sed rate (ESR), & vitamin D (D-OH & D-1,25) levels.
Make sure you have sufficient vitamin D3 and omega-3 fish oil, which are both systemic anti-inflammatories. Many herbs & spices are also anti-inflammatory, including green tea, tumeric and ginger, so spice it up. Most real, richly-pigmented foods are anti-inflammatory, too, so eat the rainbow.
I don't know of a source which could review your own diet & personal health needs. A well-trained human would be a better choice. http://www.americanherbalistsguild.com/fundamentals
However, here are some sites to keep you in the right direction:
http://www.naturalantiinflammatory.org/anti-inflammatory-foods.html http://www.dlife.com/diabetes/information/slide_show_pdf_files/new_pdfs/Anti_Inflammatory_Foods.pdf
http://www.formerfatguy.com/glycemic-index-of-foods.asp
You can test your blood for inflammatory markers, to let your body be a guide, as well. These would include c-reactive protein (CRP), sed rate (ESR), & vitamin D (D-OH & D-1,25) levels. Sugar, trans fats, high glycemic foods and most junk/highly processed foods all cause inflammation. Avoid them as much as possible. Consider them ritual foods for rare occasional indulgence. Keep a diet recall diary and review it with a holistic nutritionist or herbalist to see if it is a suitable food range for you and your unique needs.
Make sure you have sufficient vitamin D3 and omega-3 fish oil, which are both systemic anti-inflammatories. Many herbs & spices are also anti-inflammatory, including green tea, tumeric and ginger, so spice it up. Most real, richly-pigmented foods are anti-inflammatory, too, so eat the rainbow.
I don't know of a source which could review your own diet & personal health needs. A well-trained human would be a better choice. http://www.americanherbalistsguild.com/fundamentals
However, here are some sites to keep you in the right direction:
http://www.naturalantiinflammatory.org/anti-inflammatory-foods.html http://www.dlife.com/diabetes/information/slide_show_pdf_files/new_pdfs/Anti_Inflammatory_Foods.pdf
http://www.formerfatguy.com/glycemic-index-of-foods.asp
You can test your blood for inflammatory markers, to let your body be a guide, as well. These would include c-reactive protein (CRP), sed rate (ESR), & vitamin D (D-OH & D-1,25) levels.
New answer by Herbaldale (Complementary Care Expert (Verified)) in topic(s) Health, Inflammation, Inflammation Causing Foods, Diet, Food, Nutrition
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Not that I know of. The Montclair Breast Center is unique to NJ in what they offer http://www.montclairbreastcenter.com/aboutus.htm
However, there is the Block Center in Evanston, Illinois. Keith Block MD is a wonderful practitioner, and offers an integrative approach, including chemo, diet, herbs and supplements. http://www.blockmd.com
And there is the Mederi Centre for Natural Healing in Ashland, Oregon, which brings Donald Yance's thorough & and personalized integrative program, the most comprehensive targeted approach to the person, the cancer and the environment that I know of. He has been my teacher and works closely with oncologist/hematologist Dwight McKee, MD, and other highly skilled professionals. They know about the cancer molecular markers, therapeutic foods, targeted herbs & supplements and many lifestyle issues to bring together for healing. Both the Block Center & the Mederi Centre have phone sessions available. http://www.mederifoundation.org/overview_about.html Not that I know of. The Montclair Breast Center is unique to NJ in what they offer http://www.montclairbreastcenter.com/aboutus.htm
However, there is the Block Center in Evanston, Illinois. Keith Block MD is a wonderful practitioner, and offers an integrative approach, including chemo, diet, herbs and supplements. http://www.blockmd.com
And there is the Mederi Centre for Natural Healing in Ashland, Oregon, which brings Donald Yance's thorough & and personalized integrative program, the most comprehensive targeted approach to the person, the cancer and the environment that I know of. He has been my teacher and works closely with oncologist/hematologist Dwight McKee, MD, and other highly skilled professionals. They know about the cancer molecular markers, therapeutic foods, targeted herbs & supplements and many lifestyle issues to bring together for healing. Both the Block Center & the Mederi Centre have phone sessions available. http://www.mederifoundation.org/overview_about.html
However, there is the Block Center in Evanston, Illinois. Keith Block MD is a wonderful practitioner, and offers an integrative approach, including chemo, diet, herbs and supplements. http://www.blockmd.com
And there is the Mederi Centre for Natural Healing in Ashland, Oregon, which brings Donald Yance's thorough & and personalized integrative program, the most comprehensive targeted approach to the person, the cancer and the environment that I know of. He has been my teacher and works closely with oncologist/hematologist Dwight McKee, MD, and other highly skilled professionals. They know about the cancer molecular markers, therapeutic foods, targeted herbs & supplements and many lifestyle issues to bring together for healing. Both the Block Center & the Mederi Centre have phone sessions available. http://www.mederifoundation.org/overview_about.html Not that I know of. The Montclair Breast Center is unique to NJ in what they offer http://www.montclairbreastcenter.com/aboutus.htm
However, there is the Block Center in Evanston, Illinois. Keith Block MD is a wonderful practitioner, and offers an integrative approach, including chemo, diet, herbs and supplements. http://www.blockmd.com
And there is the Mederi Centre for Natural Healing in Ashland, Oregon, which brings Donald Yance's thorough & and personalized integrative program, the most comprehensive targeted approach to the person, the cancer and the environment that I know of. He has been my teacher and works closely with oncologist/hematologist Dwight McKee, MD, and other highly skilled professionals. They know about the cancer molecular markers, therapeutic foods, targeted herbs & supplements and many lifestyle issues to bring together for healing. Both the Block Center & the Mederi Centre have phone sessions available. http://www.mederifoundation.org/overview_about.html
New answer by Herbaldale (Complementary Care Expert (Verified)) in topic(s) Cancer Centers, Integrative Treatments, Integrative Cancer Treatment Centers
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7 months ago
I would monitor vitamin D regularly (as both vitamin D-OH25 and vitamin D 1,25). For those with cancer history, I like to see the results between 55 & 80 ng/ml. Supplement if low. Vitamin D has an impact on overall body function, cancer survival, blood sugar metabolism, thyroid health, etc. In the NY/NJ area, our latitude is too high to make vitamin D from around now through Feb/March. So, winter is an important time to check it and supplement as needed.
B vitamin complex (all 8 of them) is also important, to make red blood cells, make some neurotransmitters, help clear excess estrogen, etc. As a water-soluble vitamin, much of the B family is lost during stress. So, this should be taken on a daily basis. You need to take this with food in your stomach, or it will make you nauseous otherwise.
Omega-3 from fish/krill/ or plankton sources is another crucial supplement, an essential fat. We do not make this nutrient, and need it for many essential bodily functions. It protects the brain, forms part of each cell membrane, is a systemic anti-inflammatory and is cancer-protective. Dosage varies with need.
Depending on your thyroid situation, you may also need selenium, iodine or tyrosine. Or, if you have an autoimmune thyroid component, I would add herbs to balance immune over-response.
You might want to add a multi, some antioxidants, and a cal-mag with k. Your choice of additional supplements would be expanded as your labs indicate. As for overall well-being, I'd bring in adaptogen herbs, anti-cancer herbs/supplements as needed, to protect from overall stress, add immune-support, and all selected for your unique constitution. This could be fine-tuned based on a thorough assessment. I would monitor vitamin D regularly (as both vitamin D-OH25 and vitamin D 1,25). For those with cancer history, I like to see the results between 55 & 80 ng/ml. Supplement if low. Vitamin D has an impact on overall body function, cancer survival, blood sugar metabolism, thyroid health, etc. In the NY/NJ area, our latitude is too high to make vitamin D from around now through Feb/March. So, winter is an important time to check it and supplement as needed.
B vitamin complex (all 8 of them) is also important, to make red blood cells, make some neurotransmitters, help clear excess estrogen, etc. As a water-soluble vitamin, much of the B family is lost during stress. So, this should be taken on a daily basis. You need to take this with food in your stomach, or it will make you nauseous otherwise.
Omega-3 from fish/krill/ or plankton sources is another crucial supplement, an essential fat. We do not make this nutrient, and need it for many essential bodily functions. It protects the brain, forms part of each cell membrane, is a systemic anti-inflammatory and is cancer-protective. Dosage varies with need.
Depending on your thyroid situation, you may also need selenium, iodine or tyrosine. Or, if you have an autoimmune thyroid component, I would add herbs to balance immune over-response.
You might want to add a multi, some antioxidants, and a cal-mag with k. Your choice of additional supplements would be expanded as your labs indicate. As for overall well-being, I'd bring in adaptogen herbs, anti-cancer herbs/supplements as needed, to protect from overall stress, add immune-support, and all selected for your unique constitution. This could be fine-tuned based on a thorough assessment.
B vitamin complex (all 8 of them) is also important, to make red blood cells, make some neurotransmitters, help clear excess estrogen, etc. As a water-soluble vitamin, much of the B family is lost during stress. So, this should be taken on a daily basis. You need to take this with food in your stomach, or it will make you nauseous otherwise.
Omega-3 from fish/krill/ or plankton sources is another crucial supplement, an essential fat. We do not make this nutrient, and need it for many essential bodily functions. It protects the brain, forms part of each cell membrane, is a systemic anti-inflammatory and is cancer-protective. Dosage varies with need.
Depending on your thyroid situation, you may also need selenium, iodine or tyrosine. Or, if you have an autoimmune thyroid component, I would add herbs to balance immune over-response.
You might want to add a multi, some antioxidants, and a cal-mag with k. Your choice of additional supplements would be expanded as your labs indicate. As for overall well-being, I'd bring in adaptogen herbs, anti-cancer herbs/supplements as needed, to protect from overall stress, add immune-support, and all selected for your unique constitution. This could be fine-tuned based on a thorough assessment. I would monitor vitamin D regularly (as both vitamin D-OH25 and vitamin D 1,25). For those with cancer history, I like to see the results between 55 & 80 ng/ml. Supplement if low. Vitamin D has an impact on overall body function, cancer survival, blood sugar metabolism, thyroid health, etc. In the NY/NJ area, our latitude is too high to make vitamin D from around now through Feb/March. So, winter is an important time to check it and supplement as needed.
B vitamin complex (all 8 of them) is also important, to make red blood cells, make some neurotransmitters, help clear excess estrogen, etc. As a water-soluble vitamin, much of the B family is lost during stress. So, this should be taken on a daily basis. You need to take this with food in your stomach, or it will make you nauseous otherwise.
Omega-3 from fish/krill/ or plankton sources is another crucial supplement, an essential fat. We do not make this nutrient, and need it for many essential bodily functions. It protects the brain, forms part of each cell membrane, is a systemic anti-inflammatory and is cancer-protective. Dosage varies with need.
Depending on your thyroid situation, you may also need selenium, iodine or tyrosine. Or, if you have an autoimmune thyroid component, I would add herbs to balance immune over-response.
You might want to add a multi, some antioxidants, and a cal-mag with k. Your choice of additional supplements would be expanded as your labs indicate. As for overall well-being, I'd bring in adaptogen herbs, anti-cancer herbs/supplements as needed, to protect from overall stress, add immune-support, and all selected for your unique constitution. This could be fine-tuned based on a thorough assessment.
New answer by Herbaldale (Complementary Care Expert (Verified)) in topic(s) Health, Thyroid Function, Supplements, Diet, Menopause, Nutrition
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7 months ago
Cultures have been drinking green tea for thousands of years, and are still around to enjoy another cup. This info you cite may be an over-simplification of the compounds in green tea without looking at the total effect. http://carcin.oxfordjournals.org/content/27/7/1310.short
http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0304383506000590 Cultures have been drinking green tea for thousands of years, and are still around to enjoy another cup. This info you cite may be an over-simplification of the compounds in green tea without looking at the total effect. http://carcin.oxfordjournals.org/content/27/7/1310.short
http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0304383506000590
http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0304383506000590 Cultures have been drinking green tea for thousands of years, and are still around to enjoy another cup. This info you cite may be an over-simplification of the compounds in green tea without looking at the total effect. http://carcin.oxfordjournals.org/content/27/7/1310.short
http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0304383506000590
New answer by Herbaldale (Complementary Care Expert (Verified)) in topic(s) Health, Diet, Nutrition, Green Tea
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7 months ago
It would be unethical for me to take someone off their medications. Often it's not an "either-or" situation (either drugs or alternatives), but a "both-and". Each has its place. Whether the ones you are on are the best for you, I can't address here, as that requires a more detailed and in-depth understanding of your health. There are many things which help the body clear excess estrogens: first, avoid exposure to them (buy safer/chemical-free home, personal care, garden and beauty products without hormone-like compounds in them); avoid any hot foods or fatty foods in plastic or styrofoam (hormone disruptors/estrogenic), as the packaging melts into the food when heated or when in contact with fats; eat only organic animal products (animals are allowed to be given estrogen, progesterone & testosterone to grow them faster and fatter. We ingest these if we eat them in meat, eggs, butter, cheese, yogurt, etc.); keep a low glycemic diet which reduces sugar and insulin in the blood, both of which are cancer growth triggers; add many of the foods I mentioned earlier; add exercise, which reduces blood sugar and has many cancer-protective/heart-healthy/spirit-lifting benefits; get sufficient sleep to help your immune and endocrine systems (melatonin, the sleep/immune hormone is made in the dark, so sleep with all lights out); b vitamins (as supplement and/or greens &/or whole grains) help the body clear estrogens; high fiber & and good liver function help the body clear estrogens; pro- & pre-biotics help the immune system (they make some of the b vitamins & vitamin k) and support digestion; and keep a calm mind/spirit, which will reduce the body's stress hormone, cortisol, production. Cortisol is a cancer growth factor. Enjoy your life and yourself as much as possible!
It would be unethical for me to take someone off their medications. Often it's not an "either-or" situation (either drugs or alternatives), but a "both-and". Each has its place. Whether the ones you are on are the best for you, I can't address here, as that requires a more detailed and in-depth understanding of your health. There are many things which help the body clear excess estrogens: first, avoid exposure to them (buy safer/chemical-free home, personal care, garden and beauty products without hormone-like compounds in them); avoid any hot foods or fatty foods in plastic or styrofoam (hormone disruptors/estrogenic), as the packaging melts into the food when heated or when in contact with fats; eat only organic animal products (animals are allowed to be given estrogen, progesterone & testosterone to grow them faster and fatter. We ingest these if we eat them in meat, eggs, butter, cheese, yogurt, etc.); keep a low glycemic diet which reduces sugar and insulin in the blood, both of which are cancer growth triggers; add many of the foods I mentioned earlier; add exercise, which reduces blood sugar and has many cancer-protective/heart-healthy/spirit-lifting benefits; get sufficient sleep to help your immune and endocrine systems (melatonin, the sleep/immune hormone is made in the dark, so sleep with all lights out); b vitamins (as supplement and/or greens &/or whole grains) help the body clear estrogens; high fiber & and good liver function help the body clear estrogens; pro- & pre-biotics help the immune system (they make some of the b vitamins & vitamin k) and support digestion; and keep a calm mind/spirit, which will reduce the body's stress hormone, cortisol, production. Cortisol is a cancer growth factor. Enjoy your life and yourself as much as possible!
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