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Integrative Medicine Plays Important Role in Treatment, Quality of Life for Brain Tumor Patients

Chicago, IL (PRWEB) July 01, 2014

Integrative medicine — a combination of both alternative medicine and conventional treatments — may improve quality of life for brain tumor patients. At the American Brain Tumor Association’s annual patient and family conference July 25-26 in Chicago, experts will discuss the use of integrative medicine and how patients and caregivers can talk with their doctors about integrating alternative treatment options.

In the US, recent studies show that 50 to 60 percent of cancer patients use some form of integrative medicine. According to Deneen Hesser, MSHSA, RN, OCN, chief mission officer for the ABTA. “Some of these therapies may be helpful; others could be harmful or interfere with the effectiveness of other therapies. This conference session offers patients and caregivers access to experts who can give them the information they need make informed decisions.”

Rekha Chaudhary, MD, assistant professor of medicine at the University of Cincinnati Neuroscience Institute, will be presenting the session “Integrative Medicine and Nutrition During Treatment.” The session will focus on the overall nutrition, special diets including the ketogenic diet, exercise and more.

“It’s important to understand that integrative medicine is in addition to, or in conjunction with, traditional medicine as opposed to alternative medicine which practices are used instead of traditional treatments,” explains Dr. Chaudhary. “Integrative medicine can be part of the healing process by aiding symptom management and promoting health and healing. It should be discussed with your doctor when planning your chemotherapy, radiation or surgery.”

The ABTA recommends that patients considering supplementing traditional treatments with alternative therapies do so under the supervision of their doctors/treatment teams to safely and effectively enhance health and healing. The ABTA encourages patients and caregivers to research the credentials of the person presenting alternative therapies to help determine whether it is a valid option. In addition to talking with their doctor, questions to consider include:

         Is he/she licensed? (Not all states require licensing or certification of alternative medicine practitioners.)
         What kind of organization does he/she represent? (A business? A college or university? A nonprofit organization?)
         What is his/her educational background?
         What are his/her professional society affiliations?

ABOUT THE ABTA PATIENT AND FAMILY CONFERENCE

The American Brain Tumor Association’s conference annually brings together brain tumor experts, researchers, patients, families and caregivers with the goal of improving the lives of people living with a brain tumor. This year’s theme, “Providing and Pursing Answers: Advances in Research, Treatment and Care” describes the ABTA’s position as a leader in providing and pursuing the answers that brain tumor patients and their families seek.

Throughout the conference, national brain tumor experts will cover a wide variety of topics not only on new research and treatments, but also on important quality of life issues, including integrative medicine – a topic the ABTA is often asked about.

The ABTA’s 2014 patient and family conference will take place on July 25-26 at the Renaissance Chicago O’Hare Suites Hotel, just minutes away from Chicago’s O’Hare International Airport. To learn more or register, visit http://www.braintumorconference.org.

ABOUT THE AMERICAN BRAIN TUMOR ASSOCIATION

Founded in 1973, the American Brain Tumor Association was first and is now the only national organization committed to funding brain tumor research and providing support and education programs for all tumor types and all age groups. For more information, visit http://www.abta.org or call 800-886-ABTA (2282).

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Meridians: Using the Chinese Energy Map for Your Health (The Quality of Life series)

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HerbsPoolCues.com Makes Online Debut to Distribute Quality Pool Cues and More

Indianapolis, IN (Vocus) June 10, 2010

Web entrepreneur Herb Crutcher is pleased to announce the publication of his brand-new website, http://www.HerbsPoolCues.com. Launched in April 2010, the web store was created to provide pool players of all skill levels – beginner to advanced – with a premium selection of quality-made pool cues and accessories.

“I’m passionate about pool and play almost every day; therefore, my acquired skills and knowledge of the game allow me to help customers choose the best products to meet their individual needs,” Crutcher said.

At HerbsPoolCues.com, shoppers are invited to browse an extensive selection of quality-made pool cues, billiard balls and pool accessories like chalk, cue tips and cue racks. And keep an eye out for new merchandise as Crutcher will continue to update his website with new products. In the near future, he hopes to introduce a line of pool-themed magazines.

“My favorite aspect of the game is being able to run out a rack without letting your opponent get on the table,” Crutcher said.

Shoppers are encouraged to visit the website’s new blog, http://www.ExpertPoolPlayer.com, to read-up on a variety of expert-guided tips and tidbits. Learn how to find the balance point on a pool cue and other tricks. The different types of games as well as the rules to each will also be provided.

Only top-of-the-line brands such as Cuetec, Viking, Lucasi, Players, Dufferin and more are available at HerbsPoolCues.com, therefore, quality is guaranteed with every purchase. Plus, Crutcher has marked down his prices on all products to accommodate players on a budget.

HerbsPoolCues.com, where quality meets affordability to create the ultimate shopping experience!

About the Company:

HerbsPoolCues.com is owned and operated by web entrepreneur, Herb Crutcher.

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Look for Skin Care Products that Only Use the Highest Quality Vitamin C & Vitamin E

(PRWEB) March 18, 2005

There are only a few skin care products available today that have Vitamin C or Vitamin E in them. Of the two, Vitamin C is the one more likely to be found in some of the more potent skin care lines. It is rare to find a skin care product that has both Vitamin C & Vitamin E.

One of the most common misconceptions is that the quality and strength of Vitamin C & Vitamin E is not important. Most of the products that claim to have Vitamin C or Vitamin E actually have a very minimal amount or have one of the less potent versions of these vitamins. Consumers should always make sure there is an adequate level of Vitamin C & Vitamin E in their skin care products.

neaclear is a clinical skin care company offering both cutting edge physician-strength skin care solutions as well as innovative over-the-counter skin care products. Working closely with plastic surgeons and dermatologists, their aim is to redefine the skin care industry. Combining the very best of skin care treatments with the latest in anti-aging medicine, they strive to bring about a revolution in skin care products. They believe they have accomplished their goal.

“neaclear uses the most potent forms of Vitamin C & Vitamin E available today,” says Dr. Sam Speron, plastic surgeon and skin care expert and consumer advocate. “The latest trend in skin care is anti-aging. neaclear represents the ultimate anti-aging regimen since it is the first to combine stabilized liquid oxygen as well as Vitamin C & Vitamin E into all of its products. What a powerful combination! Vitamins C & E, while effective individually, work together synergistically in a much more effective manner. The benefits of neaclear are quickly apparent and obvious to patients and physicians alike.”

The entire product line includes the neaclear advantage:

• each product is specially formulated to include Oxygen (the source of life).

• each product also includes the most powerful anti-aging treatments (Vitamin C & E).

• clear, natural & healthy skin care products.

• hypoallergenic & fragrance-free.

• specifically formulated for sensitive skin.

Feel free to check out more information at http://www.neaclear.com

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White Plains, NY (PRWEB) September 28, 2010

Tests of fish, algal and krill oil supplements revealed quality problems with 7 out of 24 products selected by independent testing organization ConsumerLab.com. Three products contained less of the omega-3 fatty acids EPA and/or DHA than claimed, spoilage was detected in one of these products as well as in two others (including a children’s supplement), an enteric-coated product released its ingredients too early, and a supplement for pets exceeded the contamination limit for PCBs. Seventeen other products passed testing as did 15 products similarly tested through ConsumerLab.com’s voluntary certification program. ConsumerLab.com’s report is now available online to its members.

ConsumerLab.com reported these additional, notable findings:

Labels on some products included terms such as “pharmaceutical grade” and “tested in FDA approved laboratories,” which are meaningless as there is no basis for either claim.
A krill oil supplement that failed for both spoilage and low omega-3 levels claimed to be quality assured under GMPs (good manufacturing practices). Another “krill oil” supplement contained more fish oil than krill oil.
Most products met ConsumerLab.com’s strict contamination limit for dioxin-like PCBs of 3 picograms per gram (3 parts per trillion). However, one product (a pet supplement) slightly exceeded this limit with 3.14 picograms per gram. However, this exposure is still very small compared to that from fish meat — a small serving (3 ounces) of fatty fish such as salmon may easily provide 170 picograms of dl-PCBs as well as a significant amount of mercury. Trace amounts of dl-PCBs were found in all supplements, despite claims on some of being free of contaminants. There was no detectable mercury in any of the supplements.
The cost to obtain 100 mg of EPA and/or DHA from fish oil ranged from about 1 cent to 15 cents among fish oil supplements, and was about 30 cents from krill or algae oils. A fairly standard daily dose of 500 mg of EPA + DHA from a quality-approved product could be had for as little as 6 cents. Higher prices were not associated with higher quality.
Concentrations of EPA and DHA ranged from less than 20% to over 80% of the marine oil content listed on front labels — which is why consumers should specifically look for the amounts of EPA and DHA which typically appear on side labels.
“Supplements providing EPA and/or DHA are a great alternative to fish as a source of beneficial omega-3 fatty acids, as they typically have far fewer contaminants, cost less, and are more convenient to obtain. But products vary in quality, strength, odor-reduction, and price, so you need to choose carefully,” said Tod Cooperman, M.D., ConsumerLab.com’s president.

Consumption of EPA and DHA appears to reduce the risk of coronary heart disease and may be helpful in the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis, other inflammatory diseases, and psychiatric illness. EPA and DHA may also reduce the risk of certain cancers and macular degeneration. Fish oil supplements are given to pets to help maintain their coats and skin. U.S. sales of fish oil supplements in 2009 were 6 million, up 20% from the prior year, according to Nutrition Business Journal. A recent survey by ConsumerLab.com showed that fish oil had become the most commonly used supplement among people who regularly use supplements, exceeding, for the first time, the use of multivitamins. Seventy four percent of respondents reported using a fish oil supplement.

The new report includes test results, quality ratings, comparisons and reviews of products from the following brands: Advocare, CardioStat (Amerifit), Carlson, CVS, Dr. Sears, Finest Natural (Walgreen), Garden of Life, Kirkland (Costco), Life Extension, Liquid Solutions, Master Omega, Natrol, Natural Factors, Nature Made, New Chapter, Nordic Naturals, NOW, NSI (Vitacost), Olympian Labs, OmegaBrite, Origin (Target), PregnancyPlus, Puritan’s Pride, Quest Longevity (Canadian), Res-Q, Solgar, Source Naturals, Spring Valley (Walmart), Swanson, Trader Joe’s, The Simpsons, Vital Nutrients, VitalOils (VitalRemedyMD), Vitamin Shoppe, Vitamin World, Weil, Wellements, and 1-800-PetMeds. The report also includes information about dosing, side-effects, cautions, reduced-odor products, and proper storage of fish oil.

In addition to the products reviewed, two krill oil ingredients by Enzymotec USA have been tested and approved for quality through ConsumerLab.com’s Raw Materials Testing Program.

ConsumerLab.com is a leading provider of consumer information and independent evaluations of products that affect health and nutrition. The company is privately held and based in Westchester, New York. It has no ownership from, or interest in, companies that manufacture, distribute, or sell consumer products.

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