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Many people who suffer from cancer also have insomnia which makes it difficult for them to sleep. “Cancerland” is a term used to describe this condition amongst those suffering with and surviving through cancer. There are three main coping mechanisms to cure insomnia: cognitive behavioural therapy, relaxation techniques (alongside acupuncture), and medication. Chronic Insomnia is […]
When we think of cancer, the tendency is to focus exclusively on the primary tumour and the harm that it is causing the body. While it is certainly a good place to start, it is worth remembering that most cancer deaths (at least 90%) occur as a result of metastasis. Metastasis is the spreading of
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Cancer is a devastating disease that affects millions of people worldwide, and smoking is one of the leading causes of this deadly condition. The link between smoking and cancer is well-established, with research showing that smoking increases the risk of developing various types of cancer, including lung cancer, bladder cancer, and pancreatic cancer. Despite the
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James Allison is an American immunologist who holds the position of Professor, Chair of Immunology and Executive Director of Immunotherapy Platform at the MD Anderson Cancer Centre. He has accomplished many discoveries in the field of Cancer Treatment and is the director of the Cancer Research Institute (CRI) as well. He was the first person
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We all know that nutrition, eating the right foods and maintaining a good diet over the long-term is a key component of staying healthy throughout life. Indeed, a good diet helps significantly reduce the risk of certain conditions such as diabetes, heart disease and cancer. For individuals that have been diagnosed with a medical condition
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Cancer is a disease that affects millions of people worldwide. While conventional treatments like chemotherapy and radiation can be effective, many patients seek natural ways to support their treatment and improve their outcomes. One promising approach is the ketogenic diet for cancer, a low-carb, high-fat diet that has gained popularity in recent years. While the
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Diabetes and cancer are two of the most prevalent health concerns facing people today. And while they may seem like separate conditions, recent studies have shown a strong link between the two. There is a long-established relationship between obesity and cancer. Generally, there is a link between a high body mass index (BMI) and the
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At the University of Missouri, Dr. Kattesh Katti brings together two liquids in a laboratory, to a boil on a hot plate. The liquids which are formed are known as ‘phytochemicals’, which are taken from plants, including: mango and soybean. Katti, who is a native Indian, would have thousands of years ago, experienced doctors grind
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Many laboratories around the country have been paying attention to understanding how cancer develops. This implies gaining knowledge about how such cells migrate from the primary tumour to distant sites in the body and also about developing therapies to inhibit this process. Cell Migration and MetastasisResearchers at the Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC) identified
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Verita Life is excited to announce the opening of our new Integrative Cancer Treatment Clinic in Baja, Mexico. Situated just an hour away from San Diego, this brand new state-of-the-art facility employs scientifically proven treatment protocols providing Integrative Care to cancer patients, similar to our other Verita Life clinics located in Europe and Asia. Patients
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There has been a recent focus drawn to the health benefits of Vitamin C. It has long been an interest of researchers to view the “super-nutritional” properties of Vitamin C, for those who are fighting conditions aside from Scurvy- cancer being a topic of great interest. A clinic, Riordan, is a large non-profit, nutritional based
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Vitamin C is one of the most well-established traditional antioxidants known to man and its potent health benefits, especially for the prevention and treatment of infectious diseases have been clearly demonstrated over time. Research has also shown that Vitamin C is selectively cytotoxic to cancer cells when administered intravenously (IV) in high doses, and has
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Alternative cancer treatments focus on improving a patient’s overall health. It helps boosting the immune system, and reducing the side effects of conventional treatments. As a cancer patient, you have a wealth of treatment options at your disposal, thanks to the tireless research and efforts of the medical community. Your search for alternative treatments is
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The principal cause of Cervical Cancer has been identified as the HPV virus (Papillomavirus), which is sexually transmitted. The association of this virus with women is somewhat expected. What is not generally known is that HPV infection does occur in men and puts them at an increased risk of penile and anal cancers. Thankfully the
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Verita Life TreatmentRose, from Australia, was diagnosed with Colon Cancer. Disappointed with the narrow treatment options available in Australia and Germany, she, together with her daughter, started doing research online. It was then that her daughter discovered Verita Life, an option that Rose immediately considered after visiting the website and on seeing all that was
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The Colon, better known as the large intestine, is a long tube-like organ whose function is to extract water and salt from digested food. The residual waste then moves through the rectum and is expelled anally. The Colon forms the last part of the digestive system. Colon Cancer occurs when small benign tumours called Adenomatous
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Previous studies have suggested that immunotherapy was a viable option in tackling advanced cancers. However their application to gastrointestinal cancers has hitherto proven inadequate. This is bound to change, however, as researchers have successfully used the body’s immune system cancer killing T-cells to shrink tumours in mice with Colon Cancer. This new method involves training
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Colon and Rectal cancers (colorectal cancer) are preventable cancers. Knowing the signs and symptoms of Colon Cancer or Rectal Cancer and understanding the risk may stop this cancer from happening to you. Although it can vary, common signs of Colon Cancer may include: No signs or symptoms at all An ongoing change of bowel habits
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Symptoms of an illness or disease are your body’s way of letting you know that something is wrong. The most common symptoms of Colon Cancer to be aware of are: Blood in your stool or bleeding from your rectum — Any amount or color of bleeding can be an early sign A change in bowel
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Biological markers refer to any parts taken out of a human’s body, for instance, tumour tissue. These are used in order to envisage a biological process, whether it is normal or abnormal. There are various types of biomarkers, diagnostic biomarkers, prognostic biomarkers, and others that can help with the treatment itself. Diagnostic biomarkers help identify
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How Can We Help ?Verita Life’s clinic has had many successful integrative treatments with Colorectal Cancer. Our multi-faceted Immune Boosting and targeted Cancer-Fighting regimens have seen fast, effective and safe results. Our doctors are confident in our treatment packages and their outstanding results in shrinking tumours while strengthening the patient’s overall immune response. These packages
According to the National Cancer Institute, Colorectal Cancer is the fourth most common type of cancer diagnosed in the United States. This type of cancer starts in the colon or rectum. Hospitals and Clinics offer a cancer screening procedure known as Colonoscopy which screens the patients for ColoRectal Cancer to identify early signs of this
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Kirathi is young, charming and just simply an all-around pleasant person from Thailand. He recently had to face the awful truth that cancer is unbiased when it comes to such things, and it’s always a difficult process to come to terms with. After being diagnosed with Colorectal Cancer, he scoured the internet looking for the
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Colorectal Cancer starts in the colon or rectum and is sometimes referred to as bowel cancer, colon cancer or rectal cancer. A prolonged change in bowel habits, which may be reflected in the consistency of the stool, frequent bouts of diarrhea and persistent constipation are typical first signs of Colorectal Cancer. Blood in the stool,
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A study which involved a sample of 120,000 individuals has identified that two different forms of bacteria which cause gum disease may increase the risk of an individual developing Esophageal Cancer. The study analysed the microbes from the mouths of the sample. An NYU Langone Health, Perlmutter Cancer Centre study in New York, USA has
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How Can We Help ?Verita Life clinics are among the few worldwide that offer a multidisciplinary range of integrative therapies, as well as the only one to bring under one roof the full treatment protocols from the US and Europe. Verita Life treats the body as a whole to attack the cancer from many directions,
How Can We Help ?Verita Life clinics are among the few worldwide that offer a multidisciplinary range of integrative therapies, as well as the only one to bring under one roof the full treatment protocols from the US and Europe. Verita Life treats the body as a whole to attack the cancer from many directions,
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How Can We Help ?The doctors at Verita Life offer the very best in IPT alongside the most impressive Metronomic Therapy and Immune-Boosting Treatments around the world. We aim to create a tailored regimen that strengthens the patient’s immune response, corners and starves cancer cells and destroys tumours using safe and virtually risk-free solutions. The
How Can We Help ?Verita Life clinics are among the few worldwide that offer a multidisciplinary range of integrative therapies, as well as the only one to bring under one roof the full treatment protocols from the US and Europe. Verita Life treats the body as a whole to attack the cancer from many directions,
Cancer diagnosis usually begins with a visit to a local physician for a checkup. The patient may be feeling unwell or perhaps noticed a growth in an area, such as the breast, which they feel should be checked out. Of course there are many reasons why certain symptoms are experienced, cancer being just one possibility.
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How Can We Help ?With the growing popularity of integrated treatment, many patients are opting to fight Lung Cancer with the least amount of side effects. Our care packages are tailored to people who want to give themselves a great chance at fighting off the cancer cells while maintaining a healthy immune system. In an
Among the many different kind of cancers, Lung Cancer is one of the major cancers that affect widely a great number of people today. Both men and women are susceptible to it. November is Lung Cancer Awareness Month, a time dedicated to informing and educating the general public about this disease. Understanding Lung CancerLung Cancer
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Although Lung Cancer has traditionally been associated with smoking, there is a significant minority to warrant non-smokers being on the alert for the onset of this disease. Outside smoking, other causes attributable to this pulmonary malignancy include exposure to uranium, vinyl chloride, coal products, asbestos and arsenic, among others. Unfortunately, symptoms of Lung Cancer show
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Awareness days provide an important and easily accessible way to raise the profile and understanding of a particular topic. There are hundreds, if not thousands, of events which take place at set times throughout the year to raise awareness, with many related to healthcare. There is also no doubt that the increase in online connectivity
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How Can We Help ?Lymphoma is a cancer in the cells of the immune system. This can be difficult to recover from since it works to disable the very cells the body uses to fight off infections. Our programmes are created to strengthen the immune system without damaging healthy cells further, our patients are a
Being 23 is a great time to be alive. Your whole world is in front of you and you’re planning to take on the world while still leaving time for fun and friends. Unfortunately, our patient Constantine had to put those things aside following his lymphoma diagnosis. Further proof that cancer can show up unannounced
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How Can We Help ?Verita Life clinics are among the few worldwide that offer a multidisciplinary range of integrative therapies, as well as the only one to bring under one roof the full treatment protocols from the US and Europe. Verita Life treats the body as a whole to attack the cancer from many directions,
How Can We Help ?Verita Life clinics are among the few worldwide that offer a multidisciplinary range of integrative therapies, as well as the only one to bring under one roof the full treatment protocols from the US and Europe. Verita Life treats the body as a whole to attack the cancer from many directions,
Ovarian Cancer is difficult to detect in its early stages. At that time, there are rarely any symptoms, and not until an advanced stage is there an effective screening process. As a result, most women discover too late that they have the disease when it had already spread to other areas of the body like
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As reported by the American Cancer Society, more than 22,000 women in the US are diagnosed with ovarian cancer every year. Unfortunately, only 46 percent of these women survive the first five years after diagnosis. However, doctors report a 94 percent five-year survival rate if detected early. Tragically, Ovarian Cancer is hard to detect as
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Ovaries are an integral part of the female reproductive system. They are located in the lower abdomen, and on both sides of the uterus. Their primary function, as far as propagation of the species is concerned, is to produce ova (or eggs). Ovaries also produce progesterone and estrogen, two of the principal female sex hormones.
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Women have two ovaries, one on each side of the uterus. The ovaries — each about the size of an almond — produce eggs (ova) as well as the hormones estrogen and progesterone. Ovarian Cancer often goes undetected until it has spread within the pelvis and abdomen. At this late stage, ovarian cancer is more
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The symptoms of Pancreatic Cancer are often not visible in the early stages. This can make it hard to diagnose early. But as the cancer grows, it may start to cause symptoms. These will depend on the type of Pancreatic Cancer and where it is in the pancreas. Pancreatic Cancer symptoms and how bad they
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How Can We Help ?Our multi-faceted treatments will isolate and attack the tumour directly. This is very important for pancreatic cancer, because it is more often than not, very aggressive. For more information on Verita Life integrative cancer treatment programs, please contact us. Understanding Pancreatic CancerPancreatic Cancer is one of the more serious types of
November marks the Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Month. It is a month dedicated to increasing awareness of the illness and promoting the fight against it. Pancreatic Cancer has the highest mortality rate of all major cancers. It is estimated that 93% of Pancreatic Cancer patients will die within five years of their diagnosis, and that only
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Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Month is dedicated to creating awareness and educating people about the causes, manifestations and treatment of Pancreatic Cancer. Throughout November, medical practitioners, governmental and non-governmental organisations come together with the aim of creating awareness of issues related to Pancreatic Cancer amongst the public. Understanding the PancreasThe pancreas is an organ that is
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The primary function of the Pancreas (a gland organ located in the abdomen), is to secrete digestive juices into the small intestine. The Pancreas also produces a specific hormone which helps in regulating the body’s sugar levels. Cancer is, by its very nature, a stealthy disease. Pancreatic Cancer Symptoms will not appear until the disease
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A recent study shows that Prostate Cancer can be prevented from developing by using some of the active components commonly found in green tea. As simple as it may sound, one of the most popular drinks in human history may contain one of the most potent types of medication for combating this type of tumour.
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Cancer is a disease caused by an uncontrolled division of abnormal cells in a part of the body. This disease causes a malignant growth resulting from the division of abnormal cells. It can grow in almost any body part, even the ones we are too shy to talk about in public. This may include male
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Jon Savage, who is now cancer free, was diagnosed with Prostate Cancer after he went to the doctor with a common male health related complaint. He pointed out that the first symptom of something not being normal was that the urine flow was not as strong as it has been in the past years. When
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The testimonials on our website are the real-life stories from patients who are willing to share their experiences and treatment journey at Verita Life. They have done so to offer some insight and may be of hope to other cancer patients, but they are not meant to represent the journey of all patients. As you are probably aware everyone’s cancer is unique and results to all treatments are individual. Results along with treatment plans, will vary depending on each person’s medical history.
