Episode 4: Side Effect Reduction

PROSPER Natural Cancer CARE with Carla Wrenn

Before delving into discussions about side effects in Episode 4 of PROSPER Natural Cancer CARE, Carla takes a moment to define and elaborate on Naturopathic Medicine and Integrative Oncology. Naturopathic medicine is described as a comprehensive approach to primary healthcare, focusing on education, prevention, treatment, and holistic health of mind, body, and spirit. Carla explains the various therapies involved, including clinical nutrition, botanical medicine, physical movement prescriptions, and lifestyle counselling.

Integrative Oncology, on the other hand, combines conventional and complementary medicines to provide patient-centred care aimed at optimising outcomes. Carla emphasises the collaborative nature of integrative oncology, where all healthcare providers work together to support patients physically, mentally, and emotionally.

Throughout the episode, Carla stresses the importance of addressing side effects experienced by cancer patients, which can vary in type and severity depending on the cancer type, diagnosis and treatment received. She acknowledges the fear patients often have regarding side effects and expresses her passion for providing suggestions to minimise or avoid them.

Carla highlights the significance of evidence-based complementary medicine in helping patients feel better daily, manage treatment side effects, and supporting recovery. She shares some of her favourite evidence-based therapies for minimising side effects, including nutritional powders for bowel function, unique formulations for hot flashes, and herbal medicines for fatigue and radiation dermatitis.

Additionally, Carla discusses the importance of lifestyle medicine strategies in managing side effects and improving quality of life for cancer patients. She touches on rest, movement, fasting, and specific diets as factors that can make a significant difference in patient experiences.

Next Episode Preview: Join Carla in the next episode as she shares her lifestyle medicine tips and tricks to support patients with cancer, helping them manage side effects and improve their overall health and wellbeing.

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For more information or to get in touch, connect with Carla on Instagram @carlawrenn or visit www.carlawrenn.com.

Disclaimer: This podcast is intended to be informational only and represents the opinion of the participants, but not necessarily their workplace. It is not intended to be used as medical advice and does not take the place of advice from a qualified health care practitioner in a clinical setting. Please check with your healthcare practitioner before embarking upon any of the treatments or lifestyle changes discussed.