Naturally Manage Chemotherapy Induced Cachexia (Weight Loss) and Hair Loss

Managing Chemotherapy Side Effects Naturally Dealing with the side effects of conventional cancer treatment can be one of the most challenging aspects of battling the disease. Below are some ideas on integrative interventions that may be helpful in addressing some of the more common side effects of conventional therapy such as cachexia (weight loss) and […]

Naturally Manage Chemotherapy Induced Leukopenia / Neutropenia

Managing Leukopenia / Neutropenia One of the most serious potential side effects of chemotherapy is neutropenia (a low white blood cell count). As the chemotherapy destroys cancer cells, it may also destroy white blood cells. These cells are the body’s main defense against infection. Because severe neutropenia often shortens and/or delays treatment and requires hospitalization, […]

Managing Weight Loss / Cachexia & Hair Loss

Managing Weight Loss / Cachexia Cachexia or wasting syndrome is loss of weight, muscle atrophy, fatigue, weakness, and significant loss of appetite. 80% of cancer patients are malnourished and 40% die of malnutrition. Consider melatonin, glutamine, Haelen 951 (41) and/or Master Amino Acid Pattern (MAP™) (42). MAP™ is a dietary protein substitute that provides the MAP Master Amino Acid Pattern® (U.S. Patent No. […]

Naturally Manage Chemotherapy Induced Mucositis

Managing Common Side Effects of Conventional Cancer Treatment: Mucositis Dealing with the side effects of conventional cancer treatment can be one of the most challenging aspects of battling the disease. Below are some ideas on integrative interventions that may be helpful in addressing mucositis, which is one of the more common side effects of conventional […]

Naturally Mitigate Neuropathy and Other Vincristine Side Effects

[sc name=”SquareOne”] Many parents whose child is undergoing chemotherapy will want to understand what they can do to help their child cope with the side effects. In this article we’ll discuss mitigating side effects from one of the more common chemotherapy drugs used in pediatric cancers: Vincristine. What is Vincristine? Vincristine is an anti-cancer (“antineoplastic” […]