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.
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March 23, 2010 - Thymic Peptide Improves Survival in Metastatic Multiple Myeloma

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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.

Von Chaleunsouk-Marsden BSc Kin ND CCT, Asst. Clinic Director

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Von Chaleunsouk-Marsden ND obtained her undergraduate degree in Kinesiology at University of Waterloo with a focus on Neurobehavioural Assessment, motor learning and movement disorders. She went on to complete her graduate studies at the Canadian College of Naturopathic Medicine (CCNM). She has a special interest in the field of Environmental Medicine (EM) and has completed extensive training in this field with such prestigious experts as Walter Crinnion ND. She is knowledgeable in Darkfield Microscopy, Terrain Analysis, and Heavy Metal detoxification. She also has advanced training in Matrix Repatterning and Custom Orthotic Therapy. She has been on several training tours of Biological Medicine clinics in Europe and is certified in Chelation Therapy with the American College for Advancement in Medicine.

Von is the clinic leader in the field of environmental medicine and is responsible for testing and treatment guidelines in EM at MCNE. Von has been a consultant for regulatory affairs for a natural health product supplier and has been the manager of Body Mind Science Resources Ltd. (the professional dispensary and bookstore) for the CCNM. She is currently the Assistant Director of Clinical Services at MCNE where she also has a private practice.