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Photodynamic Therapy Treatment for Cancer

Lighting the Way: How Photodynamic Therapy Targets Cancer Cells

By Nicole Hujer, NMD / April 18, 2024 / Cancer Treatment, Cancer, Medicine, Alternative Cancer Treatments

The journey of Photodynamic Therapy (PDT) has been fascinating evolving from ancient phototherapy practices to cutting edge clinical applications. Its remarkable history spans over a century, originating in Germany and achieving a significant breakthrough in cancer treatment in 1975. In this innovative treatment we harness the power of light energy alongside a specialized photosensitizer such …

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Hypnotherapy in Cancer Care

By Jo Nonkatorn / April 11, 2024 / Cancer Treatment, Cancer, Hypnotherapy, Health Secrets, Alternative Cancer Treatments

Cancer drains both patient and caregiver – physically, mentally, and emotionally. Clinical hypnotherapy differs from entertainment hypnosis (stage shows, movies). Together with a trained, certified medical support clinical hypnotherapist, hypnosis yields mental and emotional benefits to both cancer patients and caregivers. Hypnotherapy is a known adjunct to various clinical diagnoses and treatments – symptoms of …

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Eczema Relief: Discover Simple Solutions with Homeopathy!

By Dhaani / March 14, 2024 / General, Homeopathy, Medicine, Health Secrets, services

Eczema is a common skin condition causing red, itchy rashes. The rash can be dry with cracks or present as bumps (papules), fluid-filled eruptions (vesicles), or pus-filled eruptions (pustules), leading to skin thickening. Itching may range from mild to severe, potentially causing bleeding when scratched. Eczema can affect a small area or spread across the …

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Platelets in Live Blood Assessment

By Liz Kerby C.H.C., A.A.D.P. / March 4, 2024 / IV Therapies, Nutrition, MyBlog, Cancer Treatment, Heart Health, Cancer, Medicine, Therapy, DNA, Health Secrets, Alternative Cancer Treatments, Fatigue

Platelets (Figure 1; also known as thrombocytes) are an important part of the mechanism of coagulation that controls bleeding. Non-activated platelets circulate freely but once activated, they become sticky assuming a star-like shape and enmesh with each other and fibrin, forming a blood clot. One large group of platelet s in a single sample or …

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Lessons on Managing Fevers with Desert Iguanas

By Dr. Terry Pfau DO, HMD / February 19, 2024 / General, Homeopathy, MyBlog

“Fever is nature’s engine which she brings into the field to remove her enemy” Thomas Syndeham, 1678 For millennia, all animals have used fever to their advantage. One example are the desert iguanas. If iguanas become infected, they will seek the warmth of the sun to raise their temperature. In an experiment in which desert iguanas were …

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Ayurveda: Ancient Wisdom for Modern Well-being

By Alexandra Ojeda, AHC / January 22, 2024 / Ayurvedic Medicine, Nutrition, MyBlog, Heart Health, Medicine, Health Secrets, services, Fatigue, Women's Health

Ayurveda, the ancient Indian system of medicine, has stood the test of time as a holistic approach to health and well-being. Rooted in the belief that balance is the key to a healthy life, Ayurveda has been practiced for over 5,000 years, making it one of the world’s oldest healing systems. The word “Ayurveda” is …

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Optimizing Your Health with Nutrition Genome Testing

By Dr. Terry Pfau DO, HMD / December 12, 2023 / Naturopathy, Nutrition

As a Dietitian and Physician, I believe nutrition is the most important aspect of our health. Every chronic disease, cancer and many symptoms are influenced by our nutrition. As research continues to advance, we have learned which foods to eat and which ones to avoid. Most of us know what a healthy diet looks like, …

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Three Tips to Better Enjoy Holiday Eating

By Dr. Terry Pfau DO, HMD / November 28, 2023 / Nutrition, Health Secrets, weight loss

While the holidays evoke joy in some and dread in others, we all know how the holiday food cycle goes – overstuffing ourselves on foods we don’t normally eat, too many sweets, often too much alcohol, and deciding we’ll just go ahead and indulge ourselves until the New Year (is it any wonder that the …

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Is Metabolic Dysfunction Associated Steatotic Liver Disease the Next Leading Cause of Death in the US?

By Dr. Terry Pfau DO, HMD / November 7, 2023 / Nutrition, Medicine, Health Secrets, services

Metabolic Dysfunction Associated Steatotic Liver Disease (MASLD) formerly known as Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver Disease (NAFLD) is the most common chronic liver condition in the United States with a prevalence of 30% of the general population and 50-90% in obese subjects. It is defined by an accumulation of fat content greater than 5% of the liver …

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Why Your Gallbladder Symptoms May Persist After Removal

By Dr. Terry Pfau DO, HMD / October 31, 2023 / General, Homeopathy, IV Therapies, IV Vitamins, Naturopathy, Nutrition, Osteopathic Medicine, MyBlog, Medicine, Therapy, Health Secrets, services, Research, Naturopathic Medicine, Women's Health

First it is important to understand the function of the gallbladder. The gallbladder is an important organ related to digestive function in the body, working with the liver to ensure proper breakdown and absorption of fats. Its primary role is to concentrate and store bile created in the liver. It then releases bile into the …

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