Posts by Dr. Katherine Neubauer

Cancer Survivors Share Their Journeys

Posted on Mar 31, 2013 in Introduction to Integrative Oncology

Cancer Survivors Dr. Lise Alschuler and Karolyn Gazella share their own healing journeys in this video. They are the authors of the “Alternative Medicine Definitive Guide to Cancer”, now available in the updated third edition.

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Radioactive Smoke in Cigarettes

Posted on Mar 31, 2013 in Research

Scientific American finds radioactive polonium in cigarettes. Their shocking findings include: “Tobacco plants accumulate small concentrations of polonium 210, a radioactive isotope that mostly originates from natural radioactivity in fertilizers. Smokers inhale the polonium, which settles in “hot spots” in the lungs and can cause cancer. Its effects may lead to thousands of deaths a year in the U.S. alone. The tobacco industry has known for decades how to virtually eliminate the polonium from cigarette smoke but kept its knowledge secret and failed to act. The Food and Drug...

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Nighttime Lights Suppress Melatonin

Posted on Mar 31, 2013 in Research

If you’re seeking better sleep, try switching up your nighttime lightbulbs to lower wattages. In a Harvard Medical School study, people in a dimly lit room made the sleep hormone melatonin 2 hours before bedtime, while those in a brightly lit room didn’t make melatonin until 23 minutes before bedtime. Other research has linked low melatonin levels to increased risk of hypertension, breast cancer, and type 2 diabetes, so this simple switch could make a big difference.

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Publication: Are Breast Thermograms Accurate Enough to Use?

Posted on Mar 31, 2013 in Research

In the Natural Medicine Journal, Dr. Neubauer discusses breast thermography and breast cancer screening. Read the article and join the conversation here. Natural Medicine Journal is the official journal of the American Association of Naturopathic Physicians.

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Prostate Cancer: Help for the Newly Diagnosed

Posted on Mar 31, 2013 in Research

I’d like to share excellent resource for men with newly diagnosed prostate cancer. Prostate cancer is complex. Some benefit from conventional treatment, while many do not. It is very helpful to understand your cancer’s characteristics and your treatment options. The Prostate Cancer SHADE tool can be helpful.  I recommend the SHADE assessment tool and the tools for calculating PSA velocity and PSA doubling time. Once you know your prostate cancer SHADE, the site can also help you connect with other men who are in a similar situation. All stages of prostate cancer can benefit from naturopathic...

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