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		<title>DIET FOR CANCER PATIENT BY DR HARSHAD RAVAL MD HOMEOPATHY</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 26 May 2009 13:53:30 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Homeopathy Nutrition and Diet in Cancer
Diet and homoeopathy medicine wark togater is help lota to patient life Existing scientific evidence suggests that about one-third of the cancer deaths that occur in the US each year is due to dietary factors. Another third is due to cigarette smoking. Therefore, for the majority of Americans who do [...]]]></description>
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<p>Diet and homoeopathy medicine wark togater is help lota to patient life Existing scientific evidence suggests that about one-third of the cancer deaths that occur in the US each year is due to dietary factors. Another third is due to cigarette smoking. Therefore, for the majority of Americans who do not use tobacco, dietary choices and physical activity become the most important modifiable determinants of cancer risk. The evidence also indicates that although genetics are a factor in the development of cancer, heredity does not explain all cancer occurrences. Behavioral factors such as tobacco use, dietary choices, and physical activity modify the risk of cancer at all stages of its development. The introduction of healthful diet and exercise practices at any time from childhood to old age can promote health and is likely to reduce cancer risk.</p>
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Anti-oxidations and vitamin –c :</strong></p>
<p>may diatatery supplyment to patient life.Many dietary factors can affect cancer risk: types of foods, food preparation methods, portion sizes, food variety, and overall caloric balance. Cancer risk can be reduced by an overall dietary pattem that includes a high proportion of plant foods (fruits, vegetables, grains, and beans), limited amounts of meat, dairy, and other high-fat foods, and a balance of caloric intake and physical activity.</p>
<p>Based on its review of the scientific evidence, the American Cancer Society revised its nutrition guidelines in 1996 (the guidelines were last updated in 1991). The Society&#8217;s recommendations are consistent in principle with the 1992 US Department of Agriculture (USDA) Food Guide Pyramid, the 1995 Dietary Guidelines for Americans, and dietary<br />
recommendations of other agencies for general health promotion and for the prevention of coronary heart disease, diabetes, and other diet-related chronic conditions. Although no diet can guarantee full protection against any disease, the Society believes that the following recommendations<br />
offer the best nutrition information currently available to help Americans reduce their risk of cancer.<br />
<strong>Choose most of the foods you eat from plant sources.</strong><br />
Eat five or more servings of fruits and vegetables each day; eat other foods from plant sources, such as breads, cereals, grain products, rice, pasta, or beans several times each day. Many scientific studies show that eating fruits and vegetables (especially green and dark yellow vegetables and those in the cabbage family, soy products, and legumes) protect for cancers at many sites, particularly for cancers of the gastrointestinal and respiratory tracts. Grains are an important source of many vitamins and minerals such as folate, calcium, and selenium, all of which have been associated with a lower risk of colon cancer. Beans (legumes) are especially rich in nutrients that may protect against cancer. .<br />
Limit your intake of high-fat foods, particularly from animal sources.</p>
<p><strong>Choose foods low in fat;</strong> limit consumption of meats, especially high-fat meats. High-fat diets have been associated with an increase in the risk of cancers of the colon and rectum, prostate, and endometrium. The association between high-fat diets and the risk of breast cancer is much weaker. Whether these associations are due to the total amount of fat, the particular type of fat (saturated, monounsaturated, or polysaturated), the calories contributed by fat, or some other factor in food fats, has not yet been determined. Consumption of meat, especially red meat, has been associated with increased cancer risk at several sites, most notably colon and prostate.<br />
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physically active:</strong> achieve and maintain a healthy weight.<br />
Physical activity can help protect against some cancers, either by balancing caloric intake with energy expenditure or by other mechanisms. An imbalance of caloric intake and energy output can lead to overweight, obesity, and increased risk for cancers at several sites: colon and rectum, prostate, endometrium, breast (among postmenopausal women), and kidney. Both physical activity and controlled caloric intake are necessary to achieve or to maintain a healthy body weight.<br />
<strong>Limit consumption of alcoholic beverages, Tobaco, smoking :</strong><br />
Alcoholic beverages, along with cigarette smoking and use of snuff and chewing tobacco, cause cancers of the oral cavity, esophagus, and larynx. The combined use of tobacco and alcohol leads to a greatly increased risk of oral and esophageal cancers; the effect of tobacco and alcohol combined is greater than the sum of their individual effects. Studies also have noted an association between alcohol consumption and an increased risk of breast cancer. The mechanism of this effect is not yet known, but the association may be due to carcinogenic actions of alcohol or its metabolites, to alcohol-induced changes in levels of hormones such as estrogens, or to some other process</p>
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		<title>ROLE IN INTEGRATIVE MEDICINE FOR CANCER DR HARSHAD RAVAL MD</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 26 May 2009 13:44:10 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Dr. Harshad Raval (M.D. Homeopathy)</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[The term Integrative Medicine refers to combining modern Western edicine with the best of complementary and alternative medicine (CAM). This allows a patient to draw from a wide range of healing philosophies both old and new. When Integrative Medicine is used with cancer treatment it is often intended to address the emotional, social, and spiritual [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The term Integrative Medicine refers to combining modern Western edicine with the best of complementary and alternative medicine (CAM). This allows a patient to draw from a wide range of healing philosophies both old and new. When Integrative Medicine is used with cancer treatment it is often intended to address the emotional, social, and spiritual aspects of health as well as the biological. Integrative Medicine is growing in popularity among cancer patients, fueling research on alternative treatments and Integrative Medicine. It is important to know the facts about Integrative Medicine therapies for cancer in order to distinguish effective treatment combinations from therapies that can be dangerous or ineffective.<br />
<strong>How Can Integrative Medicine Help Cancer Patients?</strong><br />
Although alternative medicine cannot cure cancer, Integrative Medicine can help improve the quality of life for a cancer patient. Its focus is the total well-being of<br />
the patient and is person-centered, rather than disease-centered. These treatments do not aim to replace conventional treatments, but rather are used alongside conventional cancer treatments. Although physicians have been slow to recognize the benefits of Integrative Medicine, there is now more interest in using Integrative Medicine with cancer. Some cancer centers are now supplying information and resources for Integrative Medicine for patient use. These include<br />
MD Anderson Cancer Center Center. Many centers are also carrying out research to determine which alternative treatments are most effective.<br />
Some cancer centers are now hiring a team of alternative practitioners to work with the oncologist to help the patient. Dr. Lucille Marchland is an integrative and palliative medicine physician at the University of Wisconsin who oversees<br />
integrative medicine at the Paul P. Carbone Comprehensive  Cancer Center    She spends time with cancer patients to determine particular needs of each patient and then refers them to various alternative therapies ranging from yoga to acupuncture and meditation practices. Even if the patient is terminal, attention must be paid to body, mind and spirit. Having a physician oversee integrative medicine programs helps the patient to make decisions with greater confidence by interpreting the scientific information and decreasing anxiety.<br />
For the cancer patient, integrative treatments can be aimed at improving overall health, preventing adverse effects between supplements and conventional treatments, decreasing overall side effects of conventional therapy, preparing a patient for surgery, and addressing the challenges of living with cancer. <strong><br />
What Are Some Integrative Treatments for Cancer Patients?</strong><br />
<strong><em>Mind-Body Medicine:</em></strong><br />
These therapies use the mind to help control and relax the body. Cancer patients often have to deal with a great amount of anxiety surrounding their diagnosis. Many therapies in this category have been found to reduce cancer-related pain and relieve emotional distress, which include:</p>
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<li> <strong>Biofeedback : </strong>uses a monitoring device so help a person control certain physical parameters such as heart rate, blood pressure, temperature, and muscle tension.</li>
<li><strong> Relaxation</strong> <strong>:</strong> techniques can help a patient to better cope with side effects of cancer treatments that include nausea and pain.</li>
<li><strong>Prayer :</strong> and spirituality in general can help a patient to be aware of something greater than the individual and can improve quality of life.</li>
<li> <strong>Art therapy:</strong> allows a patient to express their emotions that can release fear and anxiety. It can also be used as a distraction from discomfort.</li>
<li><strong> Hypnosis:</strong> can help a patient develop a more positive attitude about treatment and reduce pain.</li>
<li> <strong>Yoga:</strong> can improve strength both physically and mentally, and help patients feel at peace.</li>
<li><strong> Group therapy</strong> or talking with others in a similar situation can help with depression, hopelessness, and improving social functioning.</li>
<li><strong>Physical Manipulation:</strong>Therapies that fall into this category involve movement of the body in some way. They include:</li>
<li><strong> Massage: </strong> which may reduce fatigue, anxiety, and nausea related to cancer treatments.</li>
<li><strong> Physical activity: </strong>or exercise, which can help reduce fatigue and depression.</li>
<li><strong>Energy Therapy:</strong> This therapy focuses on energy fields of the body and includes:</li>
<li><strong> Acupuncture: </strong>which may reduce nausea and vomiting as well as alleviate pain.</li>
<li><strong> Therapeutic : </strong><strong> </strong>and healing touch, which can decrease anxiety and reduce pain.</li>
<li><strong> Reiki treatments : </strong>which use practitioner’s hands to transmit energy to the recipient, can relieve pain and nausea.</li>
<li><strong> Magnetic therapy</strong>, which uses magnets placed on the body to relive pain.</li>
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