Cancer: The Role of Naturopathic Medicine.
Naturopathy medicine is a complementary therapy, it treats cancer and other chronic illnesses. It focuses on stimulating body ability and supporting to heal the disease. it is a holistic approach, naturopathic doctors have modern scientific knowledge with natural therapies. naturopathic treatment includes counselling,supplementary therapy, dietary, nutrition and massage, acupressure, etc. naturopathic medicine goal to improve health for cancer patients physically, mentally and emotionally. In cancer case, this medicine reduces the side effects of chemotherapy, support conventional care, prevent reoccurrence, make the people stay longer, improve quality of life.
Explain the Philosophy of Naturopathic medicine.
Type of therapy Characteristic Homeopathic medicine Naturopathic medicine Biofeedback Guided imagery Breath work Music therapy
What significance does Precision Medicine have on personalizing cancer treatments for cancer patients? Explain
how do you integrate complementary and alternative medicine with the treatment of cancer ?
How can the role of epigenetics in cancer be reconciled with the idea that cancer is caused by the accumulation of mutations in tumor-suppressor genes and proto-oncogenes?
Discuss the role of nutrition in cancer prevention. Name at least 3 recommendations to decrease cancer risk.
In light of past breakthrough for cancer treatment do you think molecular medicine represents a significant breakthrough in the treatment for cancer or is it just another stop on a long road?
90% of cancer cells have active telomerase enzymes. How does this play a role in cancer and how they divide fast.
Explain the role of health care in this society, the view of conventional western medicine and the acceptance of medications the patient may be requested to take
With examples discuss the past and present role of plants in medicine. Make sure to include examples for the plants and plant extracts studied in this module which are used to cure various diseases.