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.
Eric Marsden obtained his undergraduate degree in Human Biology at the University of Toronto and completed his graduate studies in Naturopathic Medicine at the Canadian College of Naturopathic Medicine (CCNM) in Toronto. Eric Marsden holds numerous qualifications including: Chelation Therapy and Heavy Metal Detoxification, advanced Darkfield Microscope technician, a certified Homotoxicologist, and advanced certification in Bioresonance Therapy and Bioenergetic Testing. He has also received extensive training in adjuvant cancer therapies from several distinguished clinics and teaching institutions in Germany.
Eric Marsden is a leader in the field of naturopathic medicine and has sat on various boards of directors of naturopathic organizations and associations. Recently, he has been part of the Ontario Association of Naturopathic Doctors (OAND) Government Affairs committee working on improvements to regulations covering naturopathic medicine.
Currently, Eric Marsden is the clinic director for The Marsden Centre of Naturopathic Excellence and co-founder and President of BMS Resources (the professional Dispensary and bookstore for CCNM). Eric Marsden has received several awards for clinical excellence including most recently the OAND’s Chair’s award for outstanding contribution to the naturopathic profession. He has appeared on television (CBC Marketplace and 2nd Opinion) and has been quoted extensively in print (Now, Toronto Star, Readers Digest, etc.). Dr. Marsden is an international lecturer on topics of environmental medicine and integrative oncology.
Eric Marsden obtained his undergraduate degree in Human Biology at the University of Toronto and completed his graduate studies in Naturopathic Medicine at the Canadian College of Naturopathic Medicine (CCNM) in Toronto. Eric Marsden holds numerous qualifications including: Chelation Therapy and Heavy Metal Detoxification, advanced Darkfield Microscope technician, a certified Homotoxicologist, and advanced certification in Bioresonance Therapy and Bioenergetic Testing. He has also received extensive training in adjuvant cancer therapies from several distinguished clinics and teaching institutions in Germany. 
