Speaker: Lise Alschuler, ND. This presentation will review radiation treatments and chemotherapy agents which can cause mucositis and intestinal toxicities. These pharmaceuticals include alkylating agents, antimetabolites, topoisomerase inhibitors, and microtubule inhibitors. Integrative strategies for managing oral and intestinal toxicities will be reviewed. Nutritional, lifestyle and botanical interventions will be highlighted with a review of the body of evidence and clinical application strategies for each. Examples of therapies to be discussed include glutamine, ginger, honey, olive leaf, topical essential oils, aloe vera, turmeric, green tea, charcoal, and zinc.
Related product: The PowerPoint for this recording is available here: 2022 Southwest Conference on Botanical Medicine: Conference Book Download (PDF)
| Accreditation Board | Credits | Type | Audience |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oregon Board of Naturopathic Medicine (OBNM) | 1.0 | General | Naturopathic Doctor (ND) |
| Oregon Board of Naturopathic Medicine (OBNM) | 0.5 | Pharmacy | Naturopathic Doctor (ND) |
| Sonoran University of Health Sciences (SUHS) | 1.0 | General | Naturopathic Doctor (ND) |
| Sonoran University of Health Sciences (SUHS) | 0.5 | Pharmacy | Naturopathic Doctor (ND) |