Cancer
Artist's rendition of normal cells on one side and cancer cells on another showing the characteristic structures of each.
Illustration by Pat Kenny from VisualsOnline at the National Cancer Institute; used with permission.
Current statistics indicate one in two people will have cancer at some point in their lifetime. Genetics play a small role, but environment, diet, lifestyle and emotions play a key role in prevention. FAIM researches alternative treatments as well as avenues for prevention.
Site Visits and Protocols
Sunscreen as Biohazard
In Sunscreens – Biohazard: Treat as Hazardous Waste, Dr. Plourde provides extensive evidence of the dangers of sunscreens and their negative effect on the environment.
Medical Thermal Imaging for Preventative Screening
With over 8,000 journals published worldwide, medical thermal imaging has plenty of research to support its use for non-invasive and preventative screening. Most recently it has been promoted for use in early detection of breast cancer.
Study Shows Modified Citrus Pectin Activates Powerful Immune Responses
Groundbreaking research demonstrates the ability of a specific form of Modified Citrus Pectin (MCP) to greatly enhance immune function. Outcomes demonstrate that MCP possesses numerous anti-cancer mechanisms of action that work to fight cancer from multiple angles.
Ultrasound Activated Cancer Therapy (USAT) or Photodynamic Therapy (PDT) for Cancer
A non-toxic cancer therapy known as Activated Therapy consists of using innocuous chemical agents (called sensitizers) that allegedly have specific tropism that are absorbed by cancer cells and malignant tissue.
Dr. Tullio Simoncini, Rome, Italy
Dr. Simoncini started his personal war against cancer in medical school when he heard cancer described as a terrible and mysterious monster. His revolutionary protocol uses sodium bicarbonate.
Dr. Tullio Simoncini, 2010
Dr. Simoncini claims that cancer cells are the adaptive transformation of normal cells in an attempt to survive and contain the onslaught of an aggressive mycosis.
Paracelsus Clinic, Lustmuhle, Switzerland
The clinic proposes a medical paradigm based on non-toxic biological medicine that, not only identifies, but also eliminates the root causes of acute and chronic diseases including cancer.
German New Medicine, Germany
"German New Medicine" (GNM) is a theoretical framework developed by physician Ryke Geerd Hamer who postulates that all disease is provoked by unexpected trauma caused by a shock event.
Dr. Zheng Cui, Wake Forest University
Dr. Cui conducts his research at Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center where he has discovered an extraordinarily cancer-resistant mouse.
Dr. Raymond Hilu, Malaga, Spain
Dr. Hilu's clinic states that the trauma of fighting cancer can be very discouraging and one needs to treat the person as a whole as "the body is not separate from the mind and the heart."
Guest Writers
The Swiss Army Plant
Dr. David Williams discusses honokiol as a compound that can enhance almost every other form of cancer treatment, natural or otherwise.
Integrative Medicine and Oncology: The Path of Healing and Wisdom
Dr. Isaac Eliaz explains how cancer treatment using Integrative Medicine and conventional treatments, such as chemotherapy, together can have greater success. The Integrative Medical model provides the body with nutrients to restore vitality, boost immunity, modulate hormones, help the body detoxify, and much more.
Cancer and Health Crimes Against Humanity
Burton Goldberg has long been known as the voice of Alternative Medicine, knowing what is at the forefront and what is politically urgent. Dr. Goldberg shares his opinions on cancer treatment in the United States.
Cancer Treatment in the United States: An Ongoing Travesty
Dr. Mark A. Rosenberg is a medical doctor and cancer scientist working on exciting therapies to treat and cure advanced stage cancer. "The results," he says, "are nothing short of remarkable."
The Dangers of the Digital Era
Dr. Susan Lark explores how electropollution (including cell phone exposure) affects us. It has been linked to such diseases as leukemia, brain tumors, inner ear tumors, Lou Gehrig's disease, Alzheimer's disease, breast cancer, accelerated aging, and depression.
Dr. Taylor's Breast Cancer Newsletter
Dr. Eldred Taylor travels throughout the United States lecturing about, Women's Health, Breast Cancer Prevention, Healthy Living, and Integrative Medicine. Now known as "The Hormone Doctor," Dr. Taylor combines his exceptional training in conventional Obstetrics and Gynecology and his experience with alternative therapies to provide comprehensive patient focused care.
The Bioecology of Cancer – Bio-Therapeutic Support
The Value of Nutritional Support and Cellular Detoxification
Dr. Jack O. Taylor, MD, has developed a program for nutritional support to prevent disease and address and reverse degeneratie diseases including cancer. An individualized Nutritional Assessment & Chemical Analysis is performed for each patient to determine an appropriate program.
Imerman Angels
Imerman Angels, founded by Jonny Imerman, is a not-for-profit organization that connects a person fighting cancer today (cancer fighter) with someone who has beaten the same type of cancer (cancer survivor) to provide one-on-one support.
The Newest in Breast Cancer Prevention
Based on research reported within the past five years, Dr. Susan Lark shares with you the best things you can do, starting today, to dramatically reduce your risk of developing breast cancer.
Of Enzymes, Worms, and Cancer
The medical writer Ralph W. Moss, PhD, has written or edited twelve books and three film documentaries, mostly on the question of cancer research and treatment. He has made his life's work independently investigating alternative cancer treatment and the claims made for them. He is known for solid, comprehensive, and meticulously documented reporting on the subject.
The Prostate Cancer Machine
Dr. David Williams explains Benign Prostate Hypertrophy, Prostate Cancer and PSA. Learn how to protect yourself when dealing with all issues related to the prostate.
Thermography for the Prevention of Breast Cancer
With over 97% accuracy, Donna Tomey reports, thermography has the ability to warn women 8-10 years before any other imaging method, that a cancer may be forming, alerting women early enough to begin the process of actually reversing this abnormal development before it even becomes a tumor.
Conferences
39th Annual Cancer Control Society Convention
Find out about the state of the art in alternative and integrative cancer therapy, why treating cancer is not just about treating the tumor, but healing the whole person.
Confronting Cancer as a Chronic Disease: Primary Care Takes a 360-degree View
The Institute for Functional Medicine is an organization doing ground breaking work to bring integrative medicine into the doctor's office. The 17th Symposium focused on Confronting Cancer as a Chronic Disease: Primary Care Takes a 360 degree View. If you are looking to address cancer with an attitude of prevention, healing and repair then functional medicine is the avenue to follow.
Back to School for Doctors, Denver, Colorado
Back to School for Doctors is built upon the nutritional philosophy of Dr. Royal Lee who provided insight into improving the digestion, absorption of nutrients and prevention of cancer in the human GI tract that was ahead of his time.
37th Annual Cancer Control Society Convention
For over 30 years the Cancer Control Society has been educating the public and professionals with information on non-toxic alternative therapies and nutritional approaches to cancer and other diseases. Each year they host the Annual Cancer Convention.
The Annie Appleseed Project: 3rd Annual Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Cancer Therapies Conference
The Annie Appleseed Project provides information, education, advocacy, and awareness for people with cancer and their family and friends who are interested in complementary or alternative medicine (CAM) and natural therapies from a patient's perspective. Their annual conference was a plethora of information.
Research Report
Oncothermia, Germany
Oncothermia with its modulated and carefully filtered frequency delivery is able to selectively destroy malignant cells.
Update on Oncothermia: Available in Canada
Oncothermia, used to sucessfully treat newly diagnosed and advanced cancer, is now available at the Integrated Health Clinic in Canada.
Patient Resources
EmbodiWorks: Integrative Cancer Treatment Information
FAIM has learned about EmbodiWorks and would like to share this tremendous resource for anyone interested in cancer. It is an organization which educates and empowers people affected by cancer including Body, Mind, Spirit, Social, and Environmental aspects.
Integrative Medicine and Oncology: The Path of Healing and Wisdom
Dr. Isaac Eliaz explains how cancer treatment using Integrative Medicine and conventional treatments, such as chemotherapy, together can have greater success. The Integrative Medical model provides the body with nutrients to restore vitality, boost immunity, modulate hormones, help the body detoxify, and much more.
Cancer Treatment in the United States: An Ongoing Travesty
Dr. Mark A. Rosenberg is a medical doctor and cancer scientist working on exciting therapies to treat and cure advanced stage cancer. "The results," he says, "are nothing short of remarkable."
Cancer Tutor
R. Webster Kehr has developed a web site featuring natural cancer treatments for advanced cancer patients.
Important Information When the Diagnosis is Cancer
David Getoff, Naturopath and Clinical Nutritionist, introduces ways to strengthen the immune system to help the body fight cancer.
Gerson Therapy
Dr. Max Gerson was a physician who immigrated to America escaping Nazi persecution. He developed a simple nutritional therapy essentially comprised of supplements and high nutrient vegetable juices. Scientific studies now confirm why this therapy has success.
Video
Thermography Video by Dr. Mercola
Dr. Joseph Mercola has been at the forefront of alternative and integrative health care issues for many years. Now Dr. Mercola has a very good video that summarizes the benefits of Thermography.
Meet the Founder
Businessman and retired Congressman Berkley Bedell founded the Foundation for Alternative and Integrative Medicine in 1998. Learn more...
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