| | | | | | | | | | | | Aloe vera is a perennial, succulent plant common to the tropical regions of the world. The thick gel derived from its leaves is used to heal wounds and to treat burns, psoriasis as well as frost bite. Aloe is also consumed orally for ulcerative colitis, diabetes and to relieve constipation.
Topical use of aloe has been shown effective in the treatment of second‑degree burns, for reducing pain/burning sensation in patients with oral submucous fibrosis, and to speed up skin graft donor‑site healing.
Combined use of chemotherapy and aloe led to tumor regression in patients with metastatic cancers along with improving survival. Aloe may also help prevent chemo‑induced oral mucositis. But findings of its effectiveness in healing radiation therapy‑associated skin damage are mixed.
Although aloe is used to alleviate constipation, the FDA ruled that it is unsafe to use it as a stimulant laxative. | | | | | | |
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| | | | Integrative Medicine Therapies | | | Join Us for Two Live Virtual Workshops in September
Integrative Health and Well‑Being for Prostate Cancer
Side effects from treatments for prostate cancer can impact your daily routine and quality of life. Integrative therapies can help provide relief and improve daily functioning. An MSK integrative medicine physician, an MSK herbal pharmacist, and an MSK mind‑body and martial arts instructor will share the latest research in acupuncture and other integrative therapies. They will also explore lifestyle factors, such as nutrition and exercise, and teach mind‑body approaches to build strength, improve stamina, and promote resilience.
Date & Time:
Monday, September 20, 2021
6:00 PM to 7:45 PM
Instructors:
Kevin Liou, MD
Jason Hou, PharmD, DiplOM, LAc
Robin Hardbattle, LAc
Registration Details:
You must register to attend. To register and for more information, visit this page.
Massage and Movement for Lymphatic Flow
The lymphatic system is key to optimal body functioning. Manual Lymph Drainage (MLD), a specific form of massage, along with exercise and gentle movement, can help promote healthy lymphatic flow. An MSK clinical fitness specialist/oncology nurse will demonstrate exercises and movements to improve posture and strengthen the upper back and shoulders. An MSK massage therapist will demonstrate the basic MLD sequence. The use of MLD as part of self‑care routine can help promote better lymphatic flow for those without lymphedema, and often helps extend the benefits of lymphedema therapy for those diagnosed and treated in rehab, a lymphatic clinic, or private practice.
Date & Time:
Monday, September 27, 2021
7:00 PM to 8:45 PM
Instructors:
Donna Wilson, MSN, RN, RRT
Jane Greene, RN, LMT
Registration Details:
You must register to attend. To register and for more information, visit this page.
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: Kombucha | | Obtained by fermenting sweetened black tea and a symbiotic culture of bacteria and yeasts (SCOBY), kombucha originated in East Asia. It has gained popularity around the world as a functional food. Promoters claim that kombucha can boost the immune system, lower high cholesterol and blood pressure, and has anticancer effects. Clinical studies have yet to be conducted to determine the potential health benefits of kombucha.
Kombucha intake has been associated with liver and gastrointestinal toxicities including allergic reactions, jaundice, nausea and vomiting; myositis; serious illness and death. | | | | | |
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