...Alternative Cancer Therapies Table of Contents 714-X ABM Mushroom AHCC Aloe Vera Anticoagulants Antineoplastons Antioxidants Anvirzel Artemisinin Asparagus Berries Boluses Bovine Cartilage Cancell Cansema Carnivora Alternative Cancer Therapies Page 1 Updated 05/17/11 Bookmark this page...as we learn of more therapies throug Please report any broken links by contacting info@mnwelldir.org Perhaps we should call these "unproven therapies" since many of them are on the American Cancer Society's infamous black list. Simply because something is "unproven" does not mean that it has been "disproven." And if a therapy fits the following— 1. It works. Castor Oil Packs Cayenne Pepper Chaparral Chinese Bitter Melon Chiropractic Clodronate Coley's Toxins Contortrostatin C-Statin D-limonene DMSO Electrolyzed Water Ellagic Acid Enzyme Therapy Escharotics Essential Oils 2. It's inexpensive. 3. Few, if any, negative side effects. 4. It's not patentable. —odds are it will stay on the black list because no one is going to spend a dime to prove its effectiveness. Medicine is a business. Cancer is a business. The FDA is running a protection racket, protecting drug companies and the AMA from anyone with an inexpensive and effective treatment for money making diseases. The following therapies are not guaranteed to work, at least by us. They are presented to you for information purposes only. For many, their effectiveness has been shown in limited clinical trials, but each one, by itself, is not...
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...mission of AF • Reduction of overall cost to serve, indirect patient cost and to increase net income. The question is whether it would be financially viable especially when a large number of patients have to be served ( Arroyo Fresco, 2004-2013). • The new strategy is also addressing workforce gaps in order to provide clinical and technical staff. Would this be viable in the light that employee training costs, as well as staff with technical skills are high? • Thirdly increase prevention care and avoidance of chronic and communicable diseases at the different sites. This will require internal and external resources to address the unmet health care needs in the various service areas and this can create the need for further financial resources. • The fourth objective is to provide uninsured patients with health care needs. When the organization and state collaborate they can provide increase insurance for patients. But the drawback to this system is that it increases financial cost and does not seem financially viable. • The fifth strategy is to increase satisfaction among volunteers, employees, and patients. This will however call for an increase compensation for staff and this may not be financially viable. Analysis of chapter 7 and research completed Patients with % BMI had consistently reduced in all three counties better than the State-Average CHC between 2003-2005 .Percentage of patients screened for smoking increased considerably throughout 2002-2005...
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...NRS-410V December 22, 2013 Approach to Care Cancer refers to disease processes involving an uncontrollable abnormal growth of cells in the body. The body is made up of many cells with numerous functions. The cells grow and divide in order for the human body to function adequately. When the cells get damage or become old they die off and are replaced by new ones. Cancer develops when the body’s normal control mechanism is no longer working. The old cells will not die and start to grow out of control, leading to formation of abnormal cells that develops into a mass of tissue known as tumors. Although, some cancers like leukemia do not form tumors ("CTCA," 2013).Cancer tumors are malignant and may invade surrounding tissues and organs. Cancer can also spread to distant organs in the body via the bloodstream and lymphatic system. In this paper, the writer will discuss the diagnosis and staging of cancer, complications of cancer, the side effects of treatmens, and methods to lessen physical and psychological effects of cancer and its treatments. To determine what causes cancer is very complex, but studies have suggested that the causes of cancer include, genetic risks, diet, lifestyle, tobacco use, and physical activity. Others causes are some infections, chemicals exposures and radiation ("American Cancer Society," 2013). Detecting cancer early is very crucial as it allows for early treatment and can stop the disease progression. Cancer causes many signs and symptoms depending on...
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...Anderson Cancer Association "You have cancer" are words that no one ever wants to have to hear. For the year, 2013 my community had 1057 new cases of cancer and 425 from cancer (Bolick 2014). In 2013 my community came together to create a local place for cancer patients, survivors, and their families known as the Anderson Cancer Association (ACA). The Anderson Cancer Association is important to me because I have seen firsthand how cancer affects the lives of others including my grandmother’s, know the organization’s revenue stays locally in Anderson, and have seen them cover the cost of items not covered by my grandmother’s insurance. Seeing firsthand how this organization works to better the lives of those in our community is amazing. I have always been active in planning events for the Anderson Cancer Association since I was in high school. My high school English teacher introduced me to the organization when our school was doing a fundraiser. I became dedicated to helping fight the fight. No matter what the needs of the patients or their families we did not mind sacrificing time because we all were making an enormous impact. The greatest part of it all was that it was made possible by our local community funding. I would see people that I knew come in for financial assistance, information on what to expect during treatments, or even just a simple hug and words of encouragement. I was always there doing my part supporting anyone who came in. I remember one of my local high...
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...chemicals used to produce them have been researched and are the cause for many of the disease and the effects it has on your body. Some people think smoking will keep them from gaining weight or that it keeps them calm but after researching this I think I could find a better way. Research has found that there are over 4,000 chemicals found in cigarettes which are harmful to the human body. The effects range from circulatory issues to immune issues. The research will validate the effects, of the type of chemicals used in the production of cigarettes and the effect that it has on the human body. The articles that I read validated that the chemicals use do cause harm to the body. Smoking is the gamble we take of getting illnesses, such as cancer or heart disease Smoking affects the circulatory system, heart, and other organs. Cigarettes harms your circulatory system by raising your blood pressure, less oxygen carried by the blood and damages the lining of the arteries ,to name a few . The chemical in which causes this effect is nicotine as well as other chemicals, it causes the blood vessels to become smaller and weaken, which is known as atherosclerosis. When this happens it causes the heart to work harder to move the blood throughout the body which causes your blood pressure to rise. Once you have a rise in blood pressure you are at risk for a Heart attack. Another chemical that is used...
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...common of nuclear enhanced medical procedures involve the use of x-rays — a type of radiation that can pass through our skin. X-rays and other forms of radiation also have a variety of therapeutic uses. When used in this way, they’re intended to kill cancerous tissue, reduce the size of a tumor, or reduce pain ("Medicinal Radiocompounds). * How are patients prepared for nuclear medicine procedures? For a nuclear medicine exam, the patient is given a small amount of radioisotope, either orally or by injection, to enhance the visualization of selected organs or vascular structures. * What are the advantages and limitations of nuclear medicine? Advantages Nuclear medicine is a tool for physicians and scientists to diagnose several diseases. Nuclear Medicine is already being used as the most effective treatment for many cancerous diseases and conditions. X-rays used in nuclear medicine can scan the most sensitive parts of the body of a person just in case a serious disease is already developing in it. While utilizing this tool in medicine, physicians can easily perform their responsibility of treating their patients ("Pros And Cons Of Nuclear Medicine"). NUCLEAR MEDICINE 3 Limitations Nuclear medicine procedures can be time consuming. It can take several hours to days for the...
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...THE SEXUAL REVOLUTION: EFFECTS OF THE PILL Candice Huntsman Contemporary America and the World Professor Burkholder June 16, 2011 Until the sexual revolution of the 1960's, women were the victims of a strict double standard; single men had freedom to be promiscuous but women did not. This double standard revolved around the risk of pregnancy for women that men obviously did not have concern for. One of the main events that triggered the revolution that changed women's sexual freedom was an oral contraceptive, also known as "the pill". This new effective form of birth control changed many major aspects of society including women's freedom, social morality, and informed consent on prescription medications. Women's Freedom The birth control pill was developed in the 1950's but the FDA approved it to be released to the public in 1960. (1) The release of the pill was "welcomed by [the] generation" of young women because of the freedom it gave them; they could do whatever they pleased without the high risk of pregnancy. (2) The freedom to control contraception allowed women freedom of dependence on men and to pursue careers because they could control when they had children. After being distributed for two years, 1.2 million women took the pill every day. (3) Before the it was available, men had a significant advantage over women in the workforce because women had the risk of becoming pregnant. Also, women did not have control over when or how often they became pregnant...
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... While some studies claim that there is a link between the two, some others demand that there is not enough proof to categorize electromagnetic fields as dangerous to human health. Even though exposure to electromagnetic fields has been labeled as a “human carcinogen,” most experts claim that there is not enough proof to make this claim and most studies show no relationship between these diseases and exposure to EMFs. Perhaps, some other factors should be considered when linking EMFs to developing certain diseases. Since our company was concerned about our customers’ anxiety, we decided to make a report on the subject. This report will provide information about electromagnetic fields and their health effects. Also, it will attempt to clear the concern of our customers, and will suggest which way to get the information to the clientele. Collected Data: Dangers As debatable as it is, many people consider that electromagnetic fields are hazardous for human health. They have been categorized as dangerous for human...
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...Health Promotion in Cervical Cancer A literature review Cervical cancer is the second most common cancer among women worldwide (WHO, 2010a). The American Cancer Society (ACS) estimates that about 12,200 new cases of cervical cancer will be diagnosed in the United States this year, and 4,120 women will die of the disease (ACS, 2010). Cervical cancer is caused by the Human Papilloma Virus (HPV), but has an almost 100% survival rate if caught early enough. Although national incidence rates have declined, there are still a disproportionate number of cases amongst African-American and Hispanic women. In the United States, various health organizations are attempting to deal with the cultural barriers to the prevention, early detection, and treatment of cervical cancer. Three journal articles were reviewed to examine current nursing strategies for health promotion as related to cervical cancer. The World Health Organization (WHO) defines health promotion as “the process of enabling people to increase control over and to improve their health” (Ottawa charter for health promotion, as cited in WHO, 2010b). Health promotion strategies focus on eliciting lifestyle changes and promoting positive personal choices among individuals, families, and communities. Health promotion is a key element of primary prevention of disease (Leavell & Clark, as cited in Edelman & Mandel, 2010). Guardasil (Merck & Co., Inc.), the HPV vaccination, is the primary preventative tool that...
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...group will be open for cancer patients that are receiving treatment. The name of the group will be Learning to Laugh Again. The group is open but only for those receiving treatment and they may bring their care provider if they would like. This therapy will be offered as long as funding is available and there are 5 more people attending. Issues and Goals Learning to Laugh Again will help those going through cancer gain physiological and mental health benefits from participating in the laughter therapy. The hope is decrease anxiety and depression symptoms and increase tolerability and outcome of various cancer treatments that one might undergo as a cancer patient. While laughter therapy cannot cure cancer, participants can have benefits from laughing. The group may increase their survival time and ability to find enjoyment in life while they are going through a serious illness. To achieve the goal laughter therapy will be conducted by a hospital social worker. It will include humorous stories, inspirational stories and quotes, then laughter activities, followed by meditation, and ending with a time to share ways they intend to incorporate laughter (or happiness) into their lives during the following week. The only educational information that will be provided is the effect of laughter on the body and mind and general tips and ideas about how it can be incorporated for personal wellness and meaning. A measurable goal of the group would be for patients to have lower depression...
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...Management "What Makes a Top 100 Hospital". Your assignment is to visit one of the websites of one of the 20 top 100 hospitals on the list in this link: Top 20 out of Top 100 Hospitals. After reviewing the hospital and health system, and analyzing its services and organizational structure, you are to write a 500 to 1,000 words (2 to 4 pages) paper on what you feel has made this facility a top 100 hospital. All papers must be submitted in the APA format, which includes title page and reference page, with APA formatted references. In Doc Sharing you will find additional Application Paper information for this assignment. There are a ton of factors that go into making a top 100 Hospital list for hospitals all across the United States. Hospitals that routinely give the best performance as far as patient care have to rank great in all areas of criteria. i.e. great results from procedures, satisfaction of patients, and above average survival rate for patients (Reed & May, 2011). Aside from voting and having surveys conducted by CEOs, for the past five years, Health Grades has conducted surveys displaying the top 50 Hospitals in America and it seems to be working out from a standard criterion standpoint (Allgeyer, 2011). Out of the top 50 hospitals, having a terrific staff like effective doctors and nurses also plays a part in the top 20 hospitals in America’s rankings. Saying of all that, the hospital that I chose to analyze in the top 20 list is John Hopkins Hospital, which is...
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...William J. Mayo justified the concept of a group practice in a speech he delivered in 1910. He took the view that it would be foolish for a single practitioner to assume he or she had sufficient knowledge of medicine. He maintained that it is in the best interest of the patient to have practitioners join forces and coordinate care (Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research [MFMER], n.d.-a.) Patients realized the benefits of a team of medical experts, so patients travelled long distances for diagnosis and treatment. The Mayo Clinic website states that the "group practice concept that the Mayo family originated has influenced the structure and function of medical practice throughout the world" (MFMER, n.d.-b). According to the website, the Mayo Clinic has grown from three physicians (father and two sons) to over 55,000 staff at locations in the Midwest, Arizona, and Florida. The Mayo Clinic is most famous for its implementation of an "integrated, multi-specialty, group practice" (MFMER, n.d.-c). Mayo Clinic Community Service Reflects Mission and Values According to the Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research (n.d.), Mayo Clinic's mission is to "provide the best care to every patient through integrated clinical practice, education and research." The Mayo Clinic's values involve positive and forward looking statements regarding respect, compassion, integrity, healing, teamwork, excellence, innovation, and stewardship (MFMER, n.d.-d). The Mayo brothers...
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...C228 - Community Health Nursing – Task 1 Christi Corder Western Governors University Identification of Community Greenville County is located in upstate South Carolina along Interstate 85. It is found halfway between Atlanta, Georgia and Charlotte, North Carolina. Greenville is part of the Greenville-Anderson-Mauldin Metropolitan Statistical Area and is the largest city in this area (“Greenville, South Carolina,” n.d.). Approximately 59.7% of the population consists of individuals between the ages of 20-64 (“Demographics,” 2014). The leading causes of death in this county include cancer, followed closely by heart disease, chronic lower respiratory disease, stroke, and accidents (“County by County,” 2013). Industry overview consists of manufacturing, health care, public education, and engineering/construction. Approximately 58.5% of the population in Greenville County works a white-collar job, with Greenville Health Systems providing the most jobs followed by the School District of Greenville County (“County of Greenville,” 2014). Summary of Tools Population Economic Status Assessment The Population Economic Status Assessment of the county was used to obtain population size, average household income, unemployment rates, and percentages of households below poverty level. The estimated population of Greenville County was 482,752 (“Demographics,” 2014). Of these, 76.9% of the population consists of whites, 18.5% African Americans, and 8.7% Hispanic or...
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...PATIENT INFORMATION Date Last Name Date of Birth Address Home Phone Number Employer First Name Middle Initial Age Social Security Number City State Zip Other Phone Number Work Phone YES NO A. Are you pregnant? If yes, please stop and return to the front desk. B. Are you on ANY type of steroids (oral, inhaler, injections or creams)? Have you been on steroids within the past 3 weeks? C. Have you had an organ transplant? D. Have you had cancer? Are you in remission? E. Do you have any implanted electronic devices? YES YES YES YES YES YES NO NO NO NO NO NO Can we leave a message on your answering machine? YES NO May we contact you at work? YES NO May we give results at this address? YES NO Would you like to receive occasional informational notifications? If so please provide address: Email Authorization to release information to and relation. Your Primary Care Physician Is: Have you ever filed legal actions against a healthcare provider? YES NO EMERGENCY CONTACT INFORMATION Last Name First Name Phone Number(s): Nearest Relative/Friend Not Living With You: Phone Number(s): Middle Initial Above information will be used for verification and emergency purposes only. How Did You Hear About Laser Med Center? Patient Signature: _____ INITIAL CONSULTATION AND PATIENT HISTORY Circle any of the following which apply: - Arthritis - Compression Fracture - Diabetes - Kidney Failure/Dysfunction - Liver Failure/Dysfunction - High Blood Pressure - Irregular Heart Beat - Light Sensitivity...
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...health care ((Woart, 1997). For example, there is evidence that Haitians experience substantially higher incidence of some cancers, have low rates of cancer screening, and are often diagnosed at later stage of disease, as compared with other racial and ethnic groups in the United States (Allen, Mars, Tom, & Apollon, 2013). Haitians encounter distinctive barriers to health services, which places them at risks for being underserved. Language barriers, unfamiliarity with preventive care, confidentiality concerns, mistrust and stigma concerning Western medicine, and a preference for natural remedies (Allen, Mars, Tom, & Apollon, 2013), all account for barriers to health services for the Haitian population. Newly migrated Haitians also fear seeking healthcare may jeopardize their opportunities to stay in the United States. There are numerous health concerns within the Haitian American community. With the Haitian American population growing quickly, it is imperative that nurses are cognizant of these concerns, and are able to adequately care for these patients. It is known that Haitians commonly suffer from cardiovascular disease, Type II diabetes, hypertension and obesity. 12-18% of Haitians have metabolic syndrome compared to 32% of the overall American population. When compared to US born Blacks, Haitian women are diagnosed with advanced invasive cervical cancer at a higher rate. Mental health is also a very important health concern as...
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