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| ment of T-cells, natural killer-cells, and interferon, as well as by activating macrophages. Herbs contain many more powerful cell-protective factors than vitamins or minerals. They can lessen and relieve the side effects of chemotherapy and radiation as well as inhibit infections. Amazingly, they can also enhance the cytotoxic effects of many conventional therapies. |
| As a holistic clinician, I view each one of my clients as a whole person. I combine physical, mental, and spiritual aspects of healing in my practice. These aspects are interrelated and should not be separated. I believe that medicine and health care should be an integrated system that encompasses a variety of medical techniques, philosophies, and practices. I focus on healing first, and the mechanics of "curing" afterward. Healing is transformational; it transcends the physical and actively involves the emotional and spiritual. Healing imbues the whole being; it grows, gives meaning to life, provides peace, and makes room for love. |
| Although I have successfully treated many people with cancer by solely using herbs, diet, and other natural therapies, most of the people I treat for cancer have used these approaches in conjunction with conventional therapies. This is beginning to change as more and more people consider me their primary practitioner and natural therapies their primary treatment. In many cancers (and for certain people), I am confident that natural modalities can be more effective than a combination approach; however, in some cases I am not so sure; in still others, I truly believe a combined effort is best. |
| Each type of cancer is different, and each person's individual case is unique. Those who choose to use the conventional treatments recommended by their oncologists should not be discouraged from pursuing natural treatments as well. Better results will be achieved if the methods are combined because the expertise of both the oncologist and the holistic practitioner will govern the protocols. With proper nutritional support that includes specific herbal therapies, the side effects of conventional cancer therapies can be reduced, and cure rates can increase dramatically. |
| My goal is to help those afflicted with cancer by using the most effective treatments available. Proper diet and herbs help to create the right conditions for maximum healing, and that can only be beneficial no matter what other course of therapy is followed, if any. At the same time, my intention is to offer guidance and information to practitioners who work with cancer patients. |
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