Fight the Side Effects of:
CHEMOTHERAPY
RADIATION
and SURGERY
Cancer treatments themselves can severely affect many health parameters, such immune function and quality of life. Hot flashes, taste changes, diarrhea, constipation, nausea, insomnia, pain, depression, anxiety and peripheral neuropathy are just some of the side effects.
As a Naturopathic Doctor, I specialize in altering these effects by tailoring treatment protocols to meet the individual’s needs. These may incorporate one or a combination of nutrition and nutraceuticals, botanicals, IV and injection therapy, and traditional Chinese medicine and acupuncture.
The (safe) One-Two Punch!
One study showed that out of 453 participants receiving conventional oncology treatments, 83.3% used at least one Complimentary therapy concurrent with their conventional therapy and 40% had not discussed their use of complimentary therapies with their physician.
While patients believed that their use of alternative medicine was having a positive impact on their prognosis, there was no expert supervising their case to manage and prevent drug-nutrient-herb interactions or to potentiate the effect of their conventional therapies.
It is important to move from the segregated model of care to the integrative model of patient centered care... with emphasis on spirituality, wellness and quality of life.
Patients who turn from the exclusive use of conventional therapies to including integrative medicine find:
- Increased survival time
- Reduced risk of reoccurrence
- Improved response to and tolerance of treatment
- Manageable Side effects of treatment
- Enhanced wound healing and post operative recovery
- Supported immune function
- Fewer herb-drug-nutrient interactions
- Empowerment through patient education and treatment options
- Improved quality of life
Frequently Asked Questions
About Naturopathic Medicine
Q: What is Naturopathic Medicine?
A: Naturopathic Medicine is a unique and comprehensive approach to improving health and treating illness. Focusing on prevention, and using natural substances and treatments, naturopathic doctors support and stimulate the body's ability to heal itself.
The primary goal of naturopathic treatment is to address the cause of illness, rather than simply treat or suppress symptoms. The patient is seen as a whole person and the naturopathic doctor takes the physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual dimensions into account when diagnosing and developing a treatment plan.
Q: How are Naturopathic Doctors (ND's) trained?
A: Naturopathic doctors take a minimum of three years pre-medical studies at university, followed by four years at one of four recognized colleges of naturopathic medicine. The only two in Canada are the Canadian College of Naturopathic Medicine (North York, ON) and the Boucher Institute of Naturopathic medicine (British Columbia).
The education encompasses basic medical sciences, naturopathic principles and therapeutics, and 1,500 hours of supervised clinical experience.
In regulated (or licensed) provinces and states across North America , graduates must also pass rigorous standardized exams to qualify to practice. In Canada, naturopathic doctors are regulated in British Columbia , Manitoba , Ontario and Saskatchewan . Legislation is pending in Alberta and Nova Scotia.
Q: What's the difference between naturopathy and homeopathy?
A: The difference is twofold: First of all homeopaths only use homeopathy as a treatment tool, whereas Naturopathic doctors use homeopathy as one of several treatment tools.
The second major difference is that homeopaths are not regulated and licensed in the province of Ontario . Therefore anyone can call themselves a homeopath regardless of training, whereas only those individuals following the steps outlined above can call themselves Naturopathic Doctors.
Q: What's the difference between a Doctor of Naturopathic Medicine and a Doctor of Natural Medicine?
A: A Doctor of Natural Medicine (DNM) is not regulated and licensed in Ontario.
Anyone, regardless of training and education, can call themselves a Doctor of Natural Medicine in this province. There is no independent regulatory body that ensures that these individuals have appropriate training, or that standards of practice are being maintained. If a patient/client has any concerns their only recourse is a court of law. Most insurance companies only cover practitioners that are licensed.
The regulatory board for Naturopathic Doctors in Ontario is the Board of Directors of Drugless Therapy - Naturopathy (BDDT-N) see www.boardofnaturopathicmedicine.on.ca/. This board is a government-appointed board that is independent of any of the naturopathic associations and its job is to protect the rights of the public and to ensure a standard of patient care.
About Jilan, N.D.
Q: What treatments does Jilan do?
A:
- Clinical Nutrition
- Botanical Medicine
- Natural supplementation
- IV Injection Therapy
- Physical Medicine
- Acupuncture and Traditional Chinese Medicine
- Homeopathy
- Lifestyle Counseling
- Facial Cosmetics / Mesotherapy
Q: What assessment methods does Jilan use?
A: Various tests can be utilized to investigate the cause behind your particular health concerns. These include:
- Blood lab tests
- Salivary hormone testing
- Hair mineral analysis
- Toxic urine analysis
- Neurotransmitter testing
- Food sensitivity testing
- Physical exam
Requests are often made for various ultrasound/x-ray images
Q: What types of health problems can be treated?
A: Virtually all chronic and most acute conditions may benefit from treatment by naturopathic doctors. People of all ages can be helped.
Concerns treated very effectively by Jilan include; chronic colds and flu's, digestive problems, high blood pressure, depression and anxiety, PMS, menopause, high blood cholesterol, diabetes, weight loss, arthritis, soft tissue/muscle injuries and acute/chronic pain.