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CCNM Research on Cancer Wellness A 2018 article by CCNM researchers reviews intravenous vitamin C (IV C) in cancer care and offers a rational approach to enable medical oncologists and integrative practitioners to safely provide IV C combined with oral vitamin C to patients. The use of IV C is a safe supportive intervention to decrease inflammation in the patient and to improve symptoms related to antioxidant deficiency, disease processes, and side effects of standard cancer treatments. A proposed rationale, together with relevant clinical safety considerations for the application of IV C in oncologic supportive care, is provided. Read the full article: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5927785/

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Have you, or someone you know, experienced #cancer related #pain? Canadian College of Naturopathic Medicine is part of an international group of researchers trying to learn more about what may help with cancer related pain. People from any country are welcome to participate. https://www.surveygizmo.com//Cancer-Pain-and-Treatment-Sur #cancerpain

Program evaluation research by Canadian College of Naturopathic Medicine's OICC finds multidisciplinary Inspire Now program effective for improving quality of life for people with #lungcancer. #yoga #breathwork

CCNM Research on Cancer Wellness A 2018 article by CCNM researchers reviews intravenous vitamin C (IV C) in cancer care and offers a rational approach to enable medical oncologists and integrative practitioners to safely provide IV C combined with oral vitamin C to patients. The use of IV C is a safe supportive intervention to decrease inflammation in the patient and to improve symptoms related to antioxidant deficiency, disease processes, and side effects of standard cancer treatments. A proposed rationale, together with relevant clinical safety considerations for the application of IV C in oncologic supportive care, is provided. Read the full article: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5927785/

"Various studies have proven there are physical benefits to expressing gratitude on a daily basis, some of which include positive interactions in the brain in the areas that control decision-making, metabolism, and hormone regulating."

An exciting opportunity to explore food as medicine for patients of the CCNM Integrative Cancer Centre - CCNM ICC #cancer #nutrition

Have you, or someone you know, experienced #cancer related #pain? Canadian College of Naturopathic Medicine is part of an international group of researchers trying to learn more about what may help with cancer related pain. People from any country are welcome to participate. https://www.surveygizmo.com//Cancer-Pain-and-Treatment-Sur #cancerpain

"If you believe you might have chemobrain, avoiding stressful situations and engaging in relaxation exercises and short periods of strenuous exercise could improve your memory. Other activities such as meditation, art and yoga have also been found to be helpful in controlling symptoms."

"For example, instead of telling a distressed person how to feel, like 'don't take it so hard' or 'don't think about it,' you could encourage them to talk about their thoughts or feelings so that person can come to their own conclusions about how to change their feelings or behaviors."

For example: when doctors communicate information to patients, such as recommending blood pressure medication or explaining risk factors for diabetes, people may be thinking about the cost of medication or alternative ways to reach the same goal. "So, if you don't understand all these other beliefs, it's really hard to treat them in an effective way,"

"Although the emphasis of Qigong exercise and Tai Chi may vary somewhat, both share the commonality of slow, gentle movements, breathing regulation, and meditation. These approaches have been shown to improve muscle strength, balance, functional ability, depression, anxiety, spiritual well-being, and quality of life."

Mediterranean diet ingredient may extend life: Olive oil in the diet may also help mitigate aging-related diseases "...when coupled with fasting, limiting caloric intake and exercising, the effects of consuming olive oil will be most pronounced." https://www.sciencedaily.com/releas/2020//200221125120.htm

"The two main ideas of stoic happiness are that problems are caused by your reactions to events not the events themselves, and the only things you can control are your thoughts and your actions."

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"Acceptance and commitment therapy supports individuals in coping adaptively with unwanted or difficult thoughts, feelings and circumstances. Therapists work with survivors to practice mindfulness, helping them pay attention to the present moment without letting fears about the future interfere with their quality of life. Survivors are also guided in clarifying their core values. This helps them set goals and focus on their life's purpose rather than the fear."

"In general, the new guidelines recommend survivors perform aerobic and resistance training for approximately 30 minutes per session, three times a week."