http://www.isnare.com/?s=author&a=Mark+Branyon Medicines and Remedies Mark Branyon Thu, 29 Jan 2009 00:00:00 -0800 http://www.isnare.com/?aid=341975&ca=Medicines+and+Remedies The National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine (NCCAM) defines complementary and alternative medicine as “a group of diverse medical and health care systems, practices, and products that are not presently considered to be part of conventional medicine.” New Hope Medical Center, an al... Medicines and Remedies Mark Branyon Thu, 25 Dec 2008 00:00:00 -0800 http://www.isnare.com/?aid=331279&ca=Medicines+and+Remedies Pancreatic cancer starts in the tissues of the pancreas, a large organ that is located behind the lower part of the stomach. It aids in digestion and helps regulate the metabolism in sugars. Pancreatic cancer tends to spread rapidly, and even when it’s detected early, often has poor prognosis. It is... Cancer Survival Mark Branyon Tue, 30 Sep 2008 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.isnare.com/?aid=301221&ca=Cancer+Survival There is no doubt that breast cancer is a frightening diagnosis for any woman or man. From the moment those two words are uttered, feelings of uncertainty and fear begin to mount. Uncertainty about the future and whether there’s a way to better the chances of survival collide with feelings of life w... Medicines and Remedies Mark Branyon Sat, 23 Aug 2008 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.isnare.com/?aid=286698&ca=Medicines+and+Remedies Until 200 years ago what is now labeled ‘alternative treatment’ was based on the words of Hippocrates, the “Father of Medicine”. Hippocrates is famously quoted as saying “Let food be your medicine.” It is a compelling quote which encapsulates the very simple, very common sense idea that the most eff... Medicines and Remedies Mark Branyon Fri, 08 Aug 2008 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.isnare.com/?aid=281182&ca=Medicines+and+Remedies If you are reading this article there is a chance you or someone you care about was or has been diagnosed with cancer. You almost definitely got the diagnosis from your doctor, and you may also have been given a life expectancy and prescribed course of treatment. I can only hope this is the case and... Medicines and Remedies Mark Branyon Thu, 07 Aug 2008 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.isnare.com/?aid=281211&ca=Medicines+and+Remedies After a diagnosis of cancer there are generally two paths open to people. They can undergo an orthodox medical treatment program for the cancer or they can look at alternative treatments for cancer. A third option involves doing nothing and hoping things sort themselves out. So which is best? Unfort... Medicines and Remedies Mark Branyon Fri, 18 Jul 2008 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.isnare.com/?aid=274072&ca=Medicines+and+Remedies Throughout history, medicine has taken a strong stance for both patients and medical personnel alike. Cultures have also played an important role in the area of modern medicine, as there are many which oppose a traditional medical stance when it comes to their healthcare. The history of alternative... Medicines and Remedies Mark Branyon Fri, 18 Jul 2008 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.isnare.com/?aid=274073&ca=Medicines+and+Remedies With culture often come religious beliefs. In the United States, Catholicism is a large religion which is closely followed. In the Catholic faith, there is the strong belief against many of the alternative Cancer treatments which are offered through medical centers such as New Hope Medical Center. T... Medicines and Remedies Mark Branyon Thu, 03 Jul 2008 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.isnare.com/?aid=269295&ca=Medicines+and+Remedies As a patient that is seeking an alternative cancer treatment, it is important to understand that the physician must also be willing to meet their respective client’s needs. A physician is highly trained in their medical field; however, their education and skill for the treatment of cancer may oversh...