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[fa icon="calendar'] Apr 19, 2022 11:00:00 AM / by Winter Ninivaggi

BREAST CANCER SURVIVORS

Naturopathic medicines and Ozone therapy can be a great addition to your treatment protocol AND after you are cancer free. 

 If you have a diagnosis of cancer let's talk.

Ozone therapies can be valuable adjunctive cancer care.  Ozone therapy increases oxygen utilization allowing oxygen into every cell.  Cancer hates oxygen and ozone kills cancer cells. Ozone has been proven to reduce ROS or reactive oxygen species which cause the formation of free radicals.

Chemotherapy and radiation cause oxidative stress and a host of side effects. Several cases published in the German literature show that ozone therapy combined with standard oncology produced positive effects, decreased side effects and created less resistance to chemotherapeutic drugs. 

We specialize in "chemo clean-up". Most providers be it modern western or ND's will say that chemo runs its course and leaves the body in less than 2 weeks time. I find that statement flawed because like everything else the chemo is put into the bloodstream, goes everywhere the blood flows and embeds in soft tissue throughout the body. The intention is for it to be effective in fighting the cancer short-term, but there is toxic metabolic residue left behind in the tissue. When I begin cellular detoxification or chemo clean-up the patient experiences a purging of the chemotherapy from tissue storage

If you are post treatment, it can be a very challenging time trying to navigate your mental and physical health.  Naturopathic medicine has a lot to offer during this time of exploring uncharted territory. 

A small trial showed that a diet rich in fruits, vegetables, whole grains and omega-3 fats improved fatigue. And that omega-3 fats can help to control vasomotor symptoms. 

Ashwagandha and Black Cohosh can be excellent additions in easing post treatment symptoms.  Ashwagandha can hep in supporting thyroid and adrenal function.  I can also help with stress, anxiety, insomnia and chemo-therapy induced fatigue.  Black Cohosh  has been shown to improve hot flashes, night sweats, insomnia and anxiety.  

Melatonin is also a good choice for breast cancer survivors struggling with insomnia.  While it is known to be a beneficial sleep aid, it also can potentially lower the occurrence in women with increased risk factors for breast cancer. 

Chemotherapy and radiation cause oxidative stress and a host of side effects. Several cases published in the German literature show that ozone therapy combined with standard oncology produced positive effects, decreased side effects and created less resistance to chemotherapeutic drugs. 

While chemo and radiation might be effective in individual cases it is not necessarily safe or affordable. Two of our every 5 patients who follow standard of care for cancer get diagnosed with a secondary cancer.

Ozone therapy is safe, effective and affordable. Ozone does not cause cancer.

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Winter Ninivaggi

Written by Winter Ninivaggi

Isadora Guggenheim, ND, FNP, RN, MS, CNS, LMT, owner of Second Nature Naturopathic Care, LLC
For all appointments: Tel: 845 358-8385 Fax: 845 358-2963 drguggenheim@msn.com