Townsend Newsletter Declares "Cancer Conquest" a "Must View" Video for Doctors and Patients

Burton Goldberg's Cancer Conquest is "the video every alternative practitioner should see," writes Dr. Jonathan Collin in the latest issue of the Townsend Newsletter. A highly respected alternative medicine forum, the Townsend Newsletter provides an authoritative review of scientific information on a wide variety of alternative and integrative medicine topics. In his article, The Cutting Edge of Alternative Medicine and Cancer Treatment: The Video Every Alternative Practitioner Should See, Dr. Collin lauds Burton Goldberg's information- dense documentary as a "must view" for physicians, cancer workers, and cancer patients.

"This video interviews 15 physicians and cancer workers who are truly at the cutting edge of alternative cancer treatment. Through these interviews, Burton Goldberg presents an in-depth portrait of individuals who are combining the best of conventional and alternative complementary therapies," writes Dr. Collin. (Click the post title to read Dr. Collin's entire article.)

Dr. Goldberg advocates a multimodal approach to treating cancer, combining the most successful alternative therapies with conventional treatments to attack cancer on multiple fronts. Many German clinics have long practiced revolutionary treatment approaches that are only now beginning to be offered in the United States. In Cancer Conquest, Dr. Goldberg interviews many of the master practitioners of these treatments and provides contact information for the featured doctors and clinics.

"Cancer Conquest is perhaps the best 2-hour education any practitioner or consumer can acquire on the state of alternative cancer treatment in 2006," writes Dr. Collin.

To watch a free 3-minute preview of Burton Goldberg's exceptional video, Cancer Conquest, visit Dr. Goldberg's website today.

Boost Immune System to Fight Cancer

Researchers at Ohio State University think that boosting the immune system of breast-cancer patients will increase the effectiveness of Herceptin, a powerful anti-cancer drug. Results of their tests on mice were recently published in the Journal of Immunology. Human trials are expected to begin in 6 months, according to an article in the Columbus Dispatch.

In laboratory tests, interleukin-21, a naturally produced antibody, boosted the effectiveness of Herceptin. In effect, scientists are using the immune system, which was designed to fight infection, to fight cancer by using antibodies to attack tumors. Dr. Marisa Weiss, a Philadelphia oncologist and founder of breastcancer.org called the OSU results "promising" but cautioned that successful experiments with mice don't always equate to success in humans.

For years alternative medicine authority Dr. Burton Goldberg has been extolling the benefits of boosting the immune system to fight cancer. In his book An Alternative Medicine Definitive Guide to Cancer, Dr. Goldberg says:

"The human immune system itself, naturally charged with the defense of the body against all foreign, harmful substances, may be enlisted as a therapeutic agent against cancer. Using the principle of vaccines but with nontoxic substances, innovative physicians can provoke stronger than usual immune responses which in turn can help reverse the cancer process."

A recognized expert in alternative medicine, Dr. Goldberg advocates a multimodal approach to fighting cancer, combining the most effective alternative therapies with conventional treatments to combat cancer on multiple fronts. A strong immune system can stop cancer in its tracks and counteract the weakening effects of radiology, chemotherapy, and surgery. In his ground-breaking documentary video Cancer Conquest, Dr. Goldberg thoroughly explores the causes of cancer and the newest alternative and conventional treatments through interviews with experts across the country (click the link for a free preview). In both his book and his video, Dr. Goldberg explores many specific treatments that stimulate the immune system and reverse cancer. Visit Dr. Goldberg's website today for more information.

Brain Chemistry May Trigger Alcoholism

Brain chemistry may be the reason some people with a strong family history of alcoholism become alcoholics while others do not, according to new research. A team of scientists at the Brookhaven National Laboratory in Upton, NY have discovered that elevated levels of brain cell receptors called dopamine D2 may protect those at greatest risk of developing alcoholism. Dopamine D2 is a chemical messenger that stimulates the brain's reward circuits. Increasing the level of dopamine D2 may protect people from developing alcoholism. (Click the post title to read the article posted on scenta.)

In the study, researchers compared the number of D2 receptors in nonalcoholics with no family history of alcoholism to those with a family history of alcoholism. High risk individuals rather than those already afflicted with the disease were studied because chronic alcohol abuse reduces the number of dopamine receptors, making comparison difficult. Receptor levels were 10% higher in participants with a family history of alcoholism. The highest receptor levels were found in the frontal lobes of the brain that are associated with emotional reactions to stress and cognitive control of decisions about drinking. Alcoholism is a serious problem in the United States and a growing problem among our teen population. Researchers hope their discovery will lead to new treatment strategies for alcoholics and protective measures for those most at risk.

Recognized alternative medicine expert Dr. Burton Goldberg can help you fight and recover from alcohol addiction. Dr. Goldberg advocates a multimodal approach that combines the most effective alternative medicine therapies with conventional treatment plans. Dr. Goldberg believes that addiction and disease must be attacked on multiple fronts to ensure successful recovery. His groundbreaking documentary video Curing Depression, Anxiety & Panic Disorder provides a thorough discussion of these diseases which both contribute to and are a result of alcoholism. Through interviews with national experts, Dr. Goldberg shares with you the latest treatments and technologies available to help fight addiction, depression, anxiety, and panic. Visit Dr. Goldberg's website to learn more about his unique and successful approach to wellness and start on the path to recovery.

Father's Age May Increase Risk of Autism

Children born to older fathers are more likely to have autism than those with younger dads according to a new study reported on foxnews.com (click the post title to read the article).

Children of 40- to 49-year old dads are nearly six times more likely to have autism than children of men under 30, and 1 1/2 times more likely to exhibit the mental disorder than children fathered by men ages 30 to 39, regardless of the mother's age.

A developmental disorder that impairs the ability to socialize and communicate, autism generally emerges by age 3 and is often characterized by repetitive behaviors. The incidence of autism has increased dramatically in the last 20 years, from 5 to 50 cases per 10,000 children.

Researchers studied the medical records of 300,000 17-year-olds collected by Israeli draft boards in the 1980s. The study was conducted by researchers at Mount Sinai School of Medicine in New York, Columbia University, and Israeli institutions including Chaim Sheba Medical Center and Hebrew University and was published in the September issue of Archives of General Psychiatry.

Previous studies have indicated that children born to older parents have a greater risk of developmental problems. Sperm mutations associated with aging can increase the risk of brain abnormalities in children with older fathers. Many researchers believe autism is either caused or triggered by impaired or abnormal genes.

Dr. Burton Goldberg, a recognized authority on alternative medicine, advises patients on autism, anxiety, panic disorder, depression, addiction, and cancer. Dr. Burton has developed a unique multimodal approach that utilizes the best alternative medicine therapies in combination with conventional treatments to attack medical problems on multiple fronts. Dr. Burton is sincerely interested in helping you or your loved one get better and lead a happier life. He will use his knowledge of the newest treatments and therapies and his close contacts with recognized national experts to help you find a solution. Dr. Goldberg's information-dense video documentary Curing Depression discusses causes and new treatments for depression, panic disorder, anxiety and autism. Visit Dr. Goldberg's website to learn more and let the healing begin.

Don't Send Your Child to School with a Lunchbox Full of Death

School is starting and across the country loving parents are unwittingly packing slow death into their children's lunchboxes. The EPA would be in an uproar if our drinking water contained the proportionate nitrate level common in bologna and other processed meats. Nitrous amines are one of the most potent carcinogens on earth. They form metabolically from the ingestion of sodium nitrate and sodium nitrite, commonly used to preserve processed meats, hot dogs, sausage, bacon, even smoked fish such as lox.

The dangers of nitrates are well-known to farmers. Decades of heavy fertilizer use can allow nitrates to seep into the groundwater that feeds farm wells. In an examination of water samples from 3,351 farm wells, the US Geological Survey found 9% to exceed safe standards for nitrates, forcing them to be abandoned. The risk to farm families is great. Not only are nitrates a potent carcinogen, but high levels can cause fatal oxygen deprivation in infants.

When Ralph Nader crusaded against the use of nitrates in processed meats, the meat industry screamed botulism! Actually, it would cost millions of dollars to develop safe preservatives and retool the industry. Food industry clout in Washington once again won the day at the consumers' expense.

There are many safe alternatives to lunch meat. Whole food markets sell nitrate/nitrite-free processed meats. Sliced fresh-cooked turkey and roast beef, egg salad and PB&J are all healthful alternatives and provide excellent nutrition without the nitrate risk. Large daily doses of vitamin C (1 gram or more) can also counter the ill effects of nitrates.

And here's a thought for adults: Centuries ago saltpeter (sodium or potassium nitrate) was added to the diet of sailors on the high seas to reduce libido. Maybe you don't need that little blue pill; just stop eating bologna for lunch every day!

Alternative medicine authority Burton Goldberg wants you and your family to be and stay as healthy as possible. He recommends a healthy lifestyle, nutritious diet, and regular exercise as the foundation for good health. Many alternative medicine practices can increase your ability to stay healthy in the midst of the daily environmental risks we face. Should you become ill, Dr. Goldberg advocates a multimodal approach to fighting disease that combines the best alternative and conventional treatments available to attack the problem on multiple fronts. Visit Dr. Goldberg's website (just click the post title) to find out more and live a longer and healthier life.