Cancer Care

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The Textbook of Naturopathic Oncology was created with the intention of furthering the field of integrative naturopathic oncology. Over his two decades of practice, Dr. Gurdev Parmar, ND, FABNO realized that there was a lack of a well-researched, up-to-date reference for naturopathic oncology. He also came to recognize a real need for trustworthy information for patients seeking…

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Hallmarks of Cancer

Our current understanding of cancer is largely informed by biologists Douglas Hanahan and Robert Weinberg, who published “Hallmarks of Cancer: The Next Generation”, one of the most often cited papers in the field of oncology. The paper outlines the ten hallmarks of cancer that are now widely accepted and utilized by researchers around the world…

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The Content of the Textbook of Naturopathic Oncology

The Textbook of Naturopathic Oncology is an in-depth overview of the most well-researched naturopathic and integrative therapies and how these should be administered in the context of collaborative care. This 550-page reference is organized into the following 8 chapters: Introduction to Naturopathic Oncology An outline of the principles of naturopathic medicine – this chapter details the naturopathic…

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Pearlz eBook Series

This Clinical Pearlz eBook series is our best attempt to get the most relevant evidence-guided and “pearly” information from our experienced team of writers to those people living with cancer, who need this information today.  This monumental task of culminating the vast body of knowledge in naturopathic oncology has been accomplished through the tireless contributions…

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How the Pearlz eBook Works

So, you might ask how these eBooks work? Well, here is an FAQ FYI: What type of payment can I use to purchase the eBook? We accept all major credit cards (Visa, Mastercard, American Express) using Stripe, the industry-leading online secure payment processor. We also accept payment using PayPal. Which eBook file should I download?…

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Stop Cancer

Don’t be lulled into Complacency! Webster defines: COMPLACENCY Self-satisfaction especially when accompanied by unawareness of actual dangers or deficiencies. An instance of usually unaware or uninformed self-satisfaction. Apathetic with regard to an apparent need or problem. Of the natural catastrophes that befall us, the most distressing are those caused by our own behaviour. Barry Lowitz,…

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Cancer Screening

… don’t procrastinate! As discussed in our recent Stop Cancer post, the prevalent cancers today are cancers of the breast, prostate, colon/rectum and lung, and together account for nearly 60% of cases. BUT REMEMBER, the vast majority of cancers are curable if found early (prior to spreading). Current Canadian statistics indicate that cancer will affect…

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8-Steps to Cancer Prevention

Achievable steps we can all take toward cancer prevention Stop smoking. It is estimated that 85% of lung cancers are related to smoking, and can also increase the risk of developing bladder, cervix, colon, esophagus, kidney, larynx, mouth and throat, pancreas, stomach, nasal cavity, liver, leukemia and ovarian tumours. 1,2 Reduce alcohol consumption. Studies have…

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Hyperthermia (HT) and Cancer

“Those who cannot be cured by medicine can be cured by surgery. Those who cannot be cured by surgery can be cured by fire [hyperthermia]. Those who cannot be cured by fire, they are indeed incurable.” — Hippocrates (479–377 B.C.) The fact is that most traditional medical cultures have described hyperthermia (HT), or the use…

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