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TCM Improves Quality of Life for Cancer Patients

Traditional Chinese Medicine, or TCM, has been practiced in China for over 2,500 years and incorporates such modalities as acupuncture and massage therapy to alleviate symptoms such as fatigue, pain, anxiety and depression. When used as part of cancer protocols, cancer patients have experience relief from gastrointestinal disorders, fatigue and a lessening of the anxiety associated with diagnosis. In summary, patients have experienced an overall improvement in their quality of life.

This study serves to highlight the growing understanding that a truly comprehensive cancer protocol must include a focus on the whole person, not just the disease that they have. Cancer patients need to attend to their emotional and lifestyle aspects of self as well as their bodies when diagnosed with cancer.

Truly making inroads to healing from cancer will be best served when the paths of allopathic and alternative therapies merge and patients are treated from a whole body approach.  

Nondrug Intervention

Hail Caesar!
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Hail Caesar!

Caesar salad is a family favourite in our home. This Caesar dressing is delicious and offers the health promoting benefits of the 4 main stars of this recipe; garlic, apple cider vinegar, anchovies and Extra virgin olive oil.

Garlic contains strong antioxidant properties. These are mainly associated with the organosulfur compound called Allicin but garlic also contains other antioxidant vitamins and minerals such as vitamin C, selenium and zinc.

Apple cider vinegar is a made from fermented apples. It has a great taste and offers the benefits of beneficial bacteria and enzymes. It stimulates digestion and helps to strengthen our immune system.

Anchovies contain healthy Omega-3 fatty acids, magnesium, calcium and phosphorus. Great for bone health! 20 grams of anchovies (about 5 fillets) contain approximately 4 grams of protein.

Extra virgin olive oil (EVOO) contains vitamins E and K and is a good source of healthy mono-unsaturated fats.

This recipe is great to make ahead of time and lasts for about a week or so in the refrigerator. As well as a dressing for salad, I use this as a marinade for vegetables such as broccoli and cauliflowers. It is also a fantastic dressing for kale.
It makes enough for at least 2 hearty salads.

Casear Salad Dressing

1 Cup Extra virgin olive oil
½ Cup Apple cider vinegar
1 tsp. dried mustard powder
6 or 7 crushed anchovy fillets (or to taste)
2 tsp. Worchestershire sauce
30 twists of pepper mill
1 bulb of crushed garlic
1 cup parmesan cheese
juice of ½ lemon
Combine all ingredients in mason jar. Shake well. Store extra in refrigerator.

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Oncobiome: The New Frontier of Cancer Research?

A newer area of study in cancer research further points to the importance of working to cultivate our microbiome. Termed the Oncobiome, research is uncovering how certain bacteria may strengthen our immune system aiding in the fight against cancer.  This area of study continues to underline what researchers in various other areas of health study are finding.  Our microbiome plays a significant role in our health.  And this takes us back to square one.  The majority of our microbiome resides in our gut.  It plays a significant role in our intestinal health, metabolism and immunity. Fed well our microbiome is our friend.  Starved for proper nutrients the delicate balance between our good and bad microbes tips in the wrong direction and opens the door for disease.  A healthy microbiome is cultivated by a good diet and appropriate lifestyle choices and it is far easier to achieve this before disease sets in.

 

gut bateria

what's next?
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Tapping Out

For those looking from the outside in, it is reasonable to assume that the toughest part of a cancer diagnosis is the treatments that a patient must go through. This may very well be the case. But perhaps an overlooked aspect of a cancer patient’s protocol is what to do when treatments are completed. More people are surviving cancer today and while the focus has justifiably been on the treatment aspect of disease there is an ever-growing need to attend to the surviving patient. Both on the emotional front and on a going forward basis we, as cancer survivors, must come to terms with life after treatment. And this can be a daunting task. Stacking the odds in our favour to prevent reoccurrence comes from addressing the very same pillars of Holistic Health we look to when striving for optimum health; our body, mind and soul. Our after cancer care protocol must focus on nutrients to strengthen our immune system and reduce inflammation as well as cultivating positive lifestyle and exercise habits to further encourage our good health. Perhaps if post care cancer protocols were incorporated routinely we would not only be seeing the trend of greater survival numbers but also we might just see a trend towards diminishing numbers of reoccurrence. Cancer found a breeding ground in us once. We cannot allow ourselves to perpetuate the same circumstances after fighting so hard. We must be diligent forever thus. There is no tapping out when it comes to beating cancer.
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Spiced Chicken Breast in Coconut Milk
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Spiced Chicken Breast in Coconut Milk

We focus a great deal on proteins, fats and carbohydrates when we put a meal together and rightly so. But a component of food preparation that is sometimes overlooked is the addition of herbs and spices which not only add flavour and aroma to food but also an array of health boosting phytonutrients, vitamins, minerals and antioxidants.

This is a flavourful, healthy and easy to prepare one pot dish utilizing cumin, chili powder and turmeric. To thicken the sauce I used a tablespoon of Chia seeds. You can certainly omit this if you prefer to.

Round out this dish with your favourite rice and a simple tossed salad.
Leftovers are great the next day for lunch!

Ingredients

o 2 tablespoons olive oil
o 1 onion sliced
o 1 red bell pepper, seeded and chopped
o 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
o 4 Boneless, skinless organic chicken breast, cut into cubes, seasoned with salt and pepper
o 2 teaspoons chili powder
o 1 teaspoons cumin powder
o 1/2 teaspoon ground turmeric
o 1 can (398 ml) coconut milk
o 1 tablespoon honey
o 1 tablespoon Chia seed
o Salt and pepper

Preparation:
1. In a large skillet over medium heat add olive oil. Add the onion and bell pepper in the oil until soft. Add the chicken, garlic and spices. Sauté for about 2 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.
2. Add the coconut milk and honey. Bring to a boil, reduce the heat and simmer gently until the chicken is cooked through, about 10 minutes.
3. Season to taste.
4. Add the Chia seeds and stir until sauce has thickened about 5 minutes.

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