Alternative Medicine Magazine's Definitive Guide to Cancer : An Integrated Approach to Prevention, Treatment, and Healing

by ALSCHULER, LISE N.GAZELLA, KAROLYN A.

• ISBN13: 9781587612800
• ISBN10: 1587612801
• Edition: 2nd
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 2007-06-01
• Publisher: Celestial Arts

Summary

The second edition of this comprehensive guide to cancer helps patients and their caregivers learn about causes and prevention of cancer; offset the side effects of conventional medicine; evaluate effective alternative treatments; utilize natural therapies involving diet, lifestyle, and nutritional supplements; and achieve deep healing through a mind-body-spirit approach. Featuring in-depth discussions of 20 specific cancers, including detailed descriptions of integrative treatments, this accessibly written guide is an invaluable tool for understanding and implementing integrative and complementary cancer care. An extensively revised and updated second edition of Alternative Medicine magazine's definitive guide to integrative cancer prevention and treatment. Includes current cancer research, expert interviews, and real-life stories from practitioners, patients, and caregivers. Peer reviewed by an editorial board of integrative practitioners. The American Cancer Society reports that one in four Americans dies from cancer. "in this beautifully written, authoritative, and accessible book, Alschuler and Gazella offer state-of-the-art advice, direction, and companionship to anyone diagnosed with cancer. The Definitive Guide to Cancer is a unique synthesis of information and wisdom, research and loving-kindness." -Rachel Naomi Remen, MD, clinical professor at UCSF School of Medicine and author of Kitchen Table Wisdom and My Grandfather's Blessings "This is an outstanding resource for every family facing cancer. The future of medicine-full integration of conventional and natural medicine-can be found here. I especially appreciate the authors'rigorous scientific approach for evaluating the validity of unconventional theories, diagnostic methods, and therapies,. This is the resource to trust." -Joseph E. Pizzorno, ND, Founding president of Bastyr University and coauthor of Encyclopedia of Natural Medicine and Natural Medicine for the Prevention and Treatment of Cancer Reviews"The authors' use of evidence-based information, their explanation of techniques for evaluating medical data, and their encouragement of partnership and improved doctor-patient communication make this an outstanding resource for all libraries."-Library Journal, starred review

Author Biography

LISE ALSCHULER, ND, is the director of naturopathic medicine at Midwestern Regional Medical Center--Cancer Treatment Centers of America, an accredited regional hospital specializing in comprehensive integrative cancer care in Zion, Illinois.


KAROLYN A. GAZELLA is a research journalist and health writer, the founding publisher of the journal Integrative Medicine, and currently executive director of a nonprofit alternative healing program in Boulder, Colorado.

Table of Contents

About the Authors	p. xi
Acknowledgments	p. xiii
Editorial Advisory Board	p. xvi
Foreword	p. xxi
Introduction	p. xxiii
Our Connection to Cancer	p. xxx
Understanding Cancer	p. 1
What Is Cancer?	p. 3
Causes of Cancer	p. 21
Preventing Cancer	p. 41
Early Detection and Diagnosis	p. 59
Treatment Approaches	p. 81
Conventional Treatment Overview	p. 83
Overview of Complementary and Alternative Treatment Options	p. 96
Evaluating Your Options and Choosing Integrative Treatment	p. 114
Building a Strong Foundation with Diet and Nutrition	p. 131
Lifestyle Factors That Make a Difference	p. 146
Supporting Your Body During Conventional Treatment	p. 172
Supporting Key Body Functions	p. 219
Immune System	p. 221
Inflammation	p. 239
Hormonal Influences	p. 250
Insulin Resistance	p. 273
Digestion, Detoxification, and Elimination	p. 284
Addressing Specific Cancers	p. 299
Specific Cancer Overviews	p. 301
Bladder Cancer	p. 304
Bone Cancer	p. 311
Brain Cancer	p. 315
Breast Cancer	p. 320
Cervical Cancer	p. 333
Colon Cancer	p. 338
Gastric Cancer	p. 346
Kidney Cancer	p. 351
Leukemia, Lymphoma, and Myeloma	p. 356
Liver Cancer	p. 370
Lung Cancer	p. 376
Ovarian Cancer	p. 385
Pancreatic Cancer	p. 391
Prostate Cancer	p. 399
Skin Cancer and Melanoma	p. 408
Testicular Cancer	p. 416
Thyroid Cancer	p. 422
Uterine Cancer	p. 427
Conclusion: The Future of Cancer Care	p. 433
Glossary	p. 441
Resources	p. 448
Dosage Ranges	p. 451
Endnotes	p. 459
Index	p. 522
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