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.
Health complaints can arise without warning and may require attention before you can get an appointment with your naturopathic or family doctor. Naturopathic doctors are trained to diagnose and treat a variety of health complaints and identify conditions that can be treated safely with naturopathic therapies and that those conditions that require referral to a medical doctor. At our office we can perform physical examinations and laboratory testing to diagnose and treat a myriad of health conditions. You may present to MCNE for a walk in visit and be seen by the naturopathic doctor on staff during our normal clinic hours. For information on our location and hours click here .
Types of conditions that can be treated with the walk in naturopathic services are:
Respiratory Tract Infections (i.e. colds and flu)
Fever
All types of pain including: sports Injuries, low back pain, arthritis, etc.
Recent onset of stomach or abdominal pain
However, we cannot treat severe respiratory distress, heart attack or other life threatening illnesses or severe cuts requiring stitches or potential broken bones. For these conditions please call 911.
If your condition is of a more chronic nature you may be asked to come in for a full intake at a future date.
