Monograph on Curcuma Longa, published by Alternative Medicine Review, a peer-reviewed CAM journal years ago now, summarizing research on Curcumin (now considered the main active ingredient in Curcuma Longa).
Apr 032013
Cancer Links
Apr 032013
Life Extension Magazine article: Curcumin Protects against Cancer
This is a good, brief article that also summarizes the ‘Ten Key Causative Factors of Cancer Development’ besides noting how much research is available that shows Curcumin is effective against cancer.
May 242012
Dr. Daniel Weber is a scholar in the field of Integrative Oncology, with a focus on using Chinese herbal medicine or isolates from Chinese herbs to treat cancer. He has done numerous clinical trials, especially regarding herbal isolates to treat breast cancer. He is the author of several books on the subject of Chinese herbs to treat cancer and has also been honored in China with an appointment to The Oncology Special Committee (OSC) of the World Federation of Chinese Medicine Societies (WFCMS) in 2011. For more info, see Dr. Daniel Weber’s bio
Dr. Daniel Weber’s research site
Dr. Daniel Weber is also the founder of the Association of Integrative Oncology and Chinese Medicine
Dr. Daniel Weber’s products, focusing on cancer treatments Panaxea – Specialty line of Chinese herbal remedies, including isolates (sold only to practitioners since they are trained in their use).
Jan 092012
Anti-cancer Nutraceutical Products:
Econugenics, Inc.
Favorite products: Pectasol-C (Modified Citrus Pecting or MCP) and BreastDefend.
Oct 152011
Isaac Eliaz, M.D., is an Integrative Oncology specialist. He is a Licensed Acupuncturist and integrates Chinese Medicine and Naturopathic Medicine with allopathy (our common ‘western medicine’). He is the founder and researcher of EcoNugenics, a nutraceutical product company known for anti-cancer products (PectaSol (Modified Citrus Pectin or MCP) and BreastDefend).
Research shows MCP to be effective in many types of cancer, especially breast and prostate cancer. See his various websites for more details:
Dr. Eliaz’s Clinic
Dr. Eliaz
EcoNugenics
Breast Cancer Guide
Prostate Cancer Guide
EcoNugenics products are sold at Heavenly Herbs and Acupuncture.
Aug 312011
This is a great information resource about Prostate Cancer. It is generally about educating patients about standard allopathic treatments and recent research, but with a balanced approach to help patients make informed decisions and also noting research in the complementary/alternative realm (such as suggesting Omega 3’s and fish oil for Prostate Cancer). They also have a ‘Decision Aide’ to help patients communicate with their doctors about treatment options. They publish a free journal, available by mail or email.
Prostate Cancer Research Institute