Yoga and Special Needs

Part 2

By Kim Furtado, N.D.

Naturopathic medicine addresses breast cancer in the following ways:

Prevention of breast cancer, including steps to try to prevent secondary recurrences.

Complementary treatment with conventional treatment.

Promote rapid healing before and after breast conservation surgery and mastectomy.

Minimize the side effects of chemotherapy and radiation.

Provide alternatives to estrogen replacement therapy in those women for whom estrogen may be contraindicated.

I (Kim Furtado) can assist you with:

  • Information about prevention of breast cancer or information about your illness & diagnosis.
  • Decision making about your treatment.
  • Utilizing naturopathic medicine as part of your treatment plan.
  • Referrals to medical doctors and allied health care practitioners.
  • Emotional support & stress management- helping to restore balance by listening to your body’s need for self-love, respect, and rest, in addition to exercise & good nutrition.

If you have any questions, please talk to me at Nature’s Path of Integrated Health in Rehoboth Beach, DE, 302 945-2107

In addition, see the Naturopathic nutritional guidelines prepared by Dr. Furtado in the Appendix to this paper.
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THANK YOUs

To all of the Silver Lotus yogins; my teacher, Susan; my mentor, Gloria; my partners in the yoga center; my loved ones; and my editors, Robyn and Marianne
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RECOMMENDED RESOURCES FOR FUTHER INFORMATION

Books:

Dr. Susan Love’s Breast Book, Susan M. Love, M.D. with Karen Lindsey

Living Your Yoga, Judith Lasater, Ph.D., P.T.

Relax and Renew, Judith Lasater, Ph.D., P.T.

Yoga for Wellness, Gary Kraftsow

Video Tape:

Gentle Yoga for Breast Cancer Survivors, Esther Myers

Web Sites:

Yoga Research and Education Center

Suburban Hospital Breast Site

The Cancer Club

The Breast Cancer Fund

Part 3: Appendix