NUTR 4090 Lecture Notes - Lecture 16: Chemotherapy, Naturopathy, Herbalism
17 Apr 2018
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Distinct primary health care system that blends modern scientific knowledge with traditional and natural forms of medicine. Philosophy is to stimulate healing power of body and treat the underlying cause of disease. In ontario regulated by college of naturopaths of ontario under the regulated health professions act. Oncology association of naturopathic physicians (oncanp) society created by naturopathic physicians who either specialize in naturopathic oncology or who desire to further their knowledge and understanding in the field what is integrative oncology. Growing body of medicine that shows using treatments such as diet, nutrition in conjunction with chemo and surgery can enhance quality of life. Curative (support them through therapies that will not jeopardize their treatment) Decrease side effects and toxicity from standard cancer treatments. Oral vitamin c works with antioxidants that neutralize chemotherapy and prevent it from having full effect. Need intravenous, because the body thinks there is glucose and not vitamin c.
