| | | | | | | | | | | | An inedible medicinal mushroom, Coriolus versicolor is found around the world. It is popularly known as “turkey tail mushroom” because of its resemblance to the multi-colored tail of wild turkey. Coriolus is used to improve strength and longevity in traditional medical systems of Asia.
Coriolus demonstrated antimicrobial, antiviral, immunostimulatory and antitumor properties in preclinical studies. Polysaccharide K (PSK) and Polysaccharide-peptide (PSP), proprietary products obtained from coriolus, are thought to be responsible for its immunomodulatory and anticancer effects.
Polysaccharide K is commonly used in some Asian countries to complement mainstream cancer treatments. When added to chemotherapy, it was found to improve survival rates in patients with gastric, colorectal and esophageal cancers. But studies in breast cancer, hepatocellular carcinoma, and leukemia patients produced mixed results.
Polysaccharide-peptide was found to slow the progression of non-small cell lung cancer when used with chemotherapy. A third extract, versicolor polysaccharide (VPS), is also being investigated for potential anticancer effects. | | | | | | |
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Join Us for Two Live Virtual Workshops in August
Osteoporosis: How to Build Bones with Exercise, Yoga, and Nutrition
Osteoporosis is a condition in which reduced bone density compromises bone strength. Cancer treatments can lead to bone loss in people with cancer. Research shows that weight-bearing exercises and proper nutrition may modify the risk of osteoporosis. In this workshop, an MSK clinical fitness specialist and an MSK yoga therapist will discuss how to improve bone health through diet, resistance training exercises, yoga postures, and mindfulness.
Date & Time:
Thursday, August 5, 2021
1:00 pm to 2:15 pm
Instructors:
Donna Wilson,RN, MSN, RRT, Personal Trainer, Clinical Fitness Specialist
Tina Paul, MS, C-IAYT, E-RYT 500, Certified Yoga Therapist
Registration Details: You must register to attend. To register and for more information, visit this page.
Feeling Good! Reclaiming Your Body Using Yoga and Dance
During cancer treatment, you may experience your physical body in a different way. Yoga and dance/movement therapy can help you reconnect to your body and treat yourself with compassion and loving-kindness. In this workshop, an MSK yoga instructor and a MSK dance/movement therapist will guide you through activities and exercises to help you feel more at ease in your body and bring you to a place of awareness, forgiveness, and acceptance.
Date & Time:
Wednesday, August 11, 2021
6:30 pm to 7:45 pm
Instructors:
Clare Patterson, E-RYT, certified Yoga 4 Cancer™ instructor
Jennifer Whitley, MS, BC-DMT, LCAT, CMA; MSK dance/movement therapist
Registration Details: You must register to attend. To register and for more information, visit this page.
Cost for workshops:
General public rate: $25
Integrative Medicine at Home member rate: $20
Integrative Medicine at Home is a monthly membership program offering access to different daily online fitness and mind‑body classes. Learn more and become a member today by visiting our website. | | |
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| | | Take Note Of: Graviola | | Graviola is a small, evergreen tree found in the rainforests of Southeast Asia, South America and Africa. Its fruits, seeds, and leaves are used in traditional medical systems to treat stomach ailments, fever, infections and rheumatism. Graviola is also promoted as an alternative cancer treatment.
Compounds known as annonaceous acetogenins, extracted from different parts of the tree, have anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, anti-parasitic, anti-hyperglycemic and cytotoxic effects. Whether they exert similar effects in humans has yet to be studied.
Although graviola is considered safe to consume, its alkaloid constituents can cause neuronal dysfunction leading to symptoms similar to Parkinson’s disease. Long-term consumption of graviola may hasten neurodegenerative diseases. Graviola can also lower platelet counts and interfere with nuclear imaging tests. | | | | | |
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