May 20, 2010 -
Tanning Beds Increase Risk of Developing Melanoma Four Fold Tanning beds are popular devices used by millions of adults across North America for esthetic purposes. This population based case controlled study was able to show a massive increase in risk (4 fold) for those individuals who were regular users of these devices. The risk increased with increasing years of use. We should be considering these devices as carcinogens and warnings should be required to be posted in businesses who sell these tanning treatments. read more...
Metastatic Multiple Myeloma is a challenging disease to treat with poor survival even with chemotherapy treatment. Thymosin alpha 1 is an isolated peptide extract from calves thymus that has immunomodulatory properties particularly in T cells. In this study it was shown that Thymosin alpha 1 in combination with decarbazine increased overall survival and reducd diseases progression.
Moderate selenium supplementation during radiation therapy in patients undergoing radiation therapy for cervical or uterine cancer is effective in reducing the number of episodes and severity of radiation induced diarrhea.
The rates of serious chronic illness are on the rise and their impact on society is broadening.The consequences of modern industrialization on health are well documented and increasing.Conventional approaches to dealing with illness often miss its root cause including lifestyle and dietary factors and environmental toxin accumulation.Something radical needs to be done.The Marsden Centre of Naturopathic Excellence is dedicated to providing an integrated solution to this health crisis.The logo for MCNE is a symbolic representation of a lotus flower.This pure, beautiful flower is unique in that it flourishes in some of the most mucky of places.At MCNE our goal is to mirror the lotus flower and help each patient achieve optimal health and wellness in the midst of an ever increasingly “mucky” world.
MCNE is a healthcare centre dedicated to providing the highest quality of healthcare in the areas of Integrative Oncology, Environmental Medicine and General Family Practice.The centre of excellence concept encompasses all aspects of how we deliver naturopathic care.The centre of excellence focuses on the following key areas:
Providing the most advanced and effective naturaltherapies validated by clinical research or traditional/historical use
Providing the highest quality of patient service including patient administration and education
Influencing and educating professionals and industry stakeholders in the field of natural medicine through research review and analysis
At MCNE we employ standard diagnostic testing (physical examination and laboratory testing) in combination with advanced patient assessment tools to gain a better understanding of each individual patient’s unique health status.With this information we can provide effective and advanced natural therapies aimed at supporting the patient and eliminating disease.
MCNE was founded by Eric Marsden ND a naturopathic doctor and recognized expert in the field of natural approaches to cancer care.You can count on getting the best treatment possible at MCNE.Each practitioner within the centre has been trained and mentored by Dr. Marsden, and as Clinic Director he oversees general patient care at MCNE.
Mission
To revolutionize Naturopathic Medicine by creating a centre of excellence in the delivery of natural healthcare services, selling of natural health products, and provision of natural health education to influence standards for practice for healthcare professionals, natural health product manufactures and selling agents , and educational institutions.
Vision
To be an agent of positive change in the world by supporting the health of individuals with the provision of naturopathic healthcare and natural medicines; and empower health professionals and the public through education.
Values
We are an organization that is fundamentally focused on the reduction of suffering in the individual, community and world
We believe deeply in the tenets of naturopathic medicine and treating the ultimate causes of disease and promoting the ultimate sources of health
We act with integrity in all that we do and we will only work with partners that do the same
Our world has drastically changed in the industrialized age and through this change we have seen alterations in health and disease.We will employ healthcare services and products that recognize this and work to reduce the impact on health of these changes and we will work towards reducing our business impact on the environment
