April 18, 2008 - CAND calls for the banning of all
products containing bisphenol A (BPA)
Ottawa to ban baby bottles
containing bisphenol A – Toronto Star, April 18, 2008.
The federal government is to be applauded for taking the
first step by banning polycarbonate baby bottles that
contain bisphenol A. However, as research indicates that
long term exposure to bisphenol A could lead to
infertility, early puberty and breast and prostate
cancer the CAND calls for a complete ban of any products
containing the toxic chemical.
The Naturopathic Perspective
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There are over 80,000 industrial chemicals in
use in North America and it is no longer a
question of if these chemicals affect health,
but to what degree. |
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BPA is a chemical molecule that mimics estrogen
in the body. This xenoestrogen is an endocrine
disruptor that may potentiate the risk for
developing hormonally based cancers, including
breast, prostate and endometrial and may even
lead to infertility or affect the onset of
puberty. |
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Select fresh foods especially fruits and
vegetables or those that have been frozen
without additives. Choose foods packaged in
glass or cardboard containers. Substitute all
BPA products with non-toxic alternatives such as
glass or stainless steel. |
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A naturopathic doctor assesses the impact
exposure to toxic chemicals has on your health
and they support the body’s ability to remove
toxins and improve overall health. |
April 1, 2008 - Naturopathic medical approach to
treating patients with cancer
Overall approach:
Naturopathic doctors work directly with patients and
work collaboratively with other medical practitioners in
order to provide patients with optimal health care. The
focus of naturopathic treatment is to:
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Provide a holistic approach to patient care by
treating the psychological, functional, and
structural concerns. |
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Support the healing ability of the body.
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Identify and treat any contributing factors,
both internal and external. |
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Reduce the adverse effects and maximize the
therapeutic benefits of chemotherapy, radiation
or surgery. |
Treatment Options:
Naturopathic Medicine has a range of treatment options
that are beneficial in the treatment and management of
patients who have cancer. They include:
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Clinical Nutrition focuses on specific foods and
eating patterns in order to maximize the
nutrients available and to support the healing
process. |
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Nutritional supplementation targets specific
biochemical pathways and reduces the progression
and development of cancer. Some nutritional
supplementation is used concurrently with
chemotherapy and radiation in order to reduce
the adverse effects of treatments, such as
fatigue, nausea and vomiting, and inflammation,
or to address nutritional deficiencies.
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Botanical Medicine is used to support the immune
system, to decrease inflammation, and to support
specific organs and functions of the body.
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Homeopathic Medicine is a gentle, yet effective
treatment for many aspects of patient care.
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Counselling and Lifestyle Management addresses
the mental and emotional impact that cancer has,
and recognizes that dealing with cancer involves
many aspects of an individual’s life.
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Hydrotherapy and Infra-red Sauna treatments are
often used to support the healing ability of the
body. |
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Intravenous Therapy has been shown to be
effective in reducing the progression of cancer,
improving recovery time, and in increasing an
individual’s overall quality of life. |
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