By Dr. David Martin, AP, Doctor of Oriental Medicine
Deb Martin, Holistic Health Educator
November 2024
At Lotus Blossom Clinic, we continuously explore ways to help you stay healthy and recover from illness quickly and sustainably. Recently, we’ve introduced three treatment options to support various health conditions, including improved outcomes for cancer patients. These therapies are relatively new in the field of cancer care and treatment, and you may be the first among your family or friends to learn about them.
In this article, we highlight three therapies, some of which are built upon Nobel Prize-winning science. One foundational concept is Dr. Otto Warburg’s 1931 discovery of the primary cause of all cancers. Though often overlooked in favor of the Gene Theory of Cancer, Warburg’s insights are reemerging in scientific circles, opening up new avenues for treatment.
WHO HAS THE ANSWER TO CANCER?
Ultimately, the path you choose is up to you. Several approaches offer unique benefits:
1. Western Medicine:
The primary aim is to destroy cancer cells, though healthy cells often suffer in the process. Common treatments like chemotherapy and radiation can be effective but frequently cause collateral damage and potential long-term side effects. While some patients go into remission, recurrence is not uncommon.
2. Natural and Alternative Medicine:
This approach focuses on boosting the immune system, enabling the body to target and weaken cancer cells. At Lotus Blossom Clinic, we have supported cancer patients through nutritional guidance, supplements, and acupuncture for managing side effects. Some of our patients have thrived for years following a “stage 4” diagnosis.
3. Integrative Medicine:
Integrative Medicine combines the best of both worlds—Western and natural approaches—for potentially faster, more effective results. We often recommend exploring a blend of methods from both fields, as they may work synergistically to enhance outcomes.
A “NEW” UNDERSTANDING OF CANCER
The Gene Theory of Cancer has been challenged by findings from the National Cancer Institute’s “Cancer Genome Atlas Program,” which did not identify any single gene or specific patterns of mutation responsible for the disease as had been hoped. This has led researchers back to Dr. Warburg’s Nobel-winning work, which posits that cancer is a metabolic disease driven by impaired cellular respiration. Warburg discovered that cancer cells switch from using oxygen to fermenting sugar for energy—a shift that can be targeted for treatment.
THREE NATURAL CANCER STRATEGIES
In 2024, we introduced three therapies to help those facing cancer and other serious health issues. These treatments also promote overall health and longevity.
1. Nutritional Ketosis
Cancer relies on sugar as fuel. In ketosis, your healthy cells adapt to using fat as fuel, but cancer cells cannot. Repeatedly inducing ketosis can weaken or kill cancer cells, especially when combined with therapies like Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy (HBOT), Near Infrared Light, or even traditional treatments. We offer “Food as Medicine” sessions to guide patients with foods which create the state of ketosis. It is referred to as “Nutritional Ketosis”, and is not the meat-and-cheese-heavy diet most people think of when they hear “ketosis”.
2. Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy (HBOT)
HBOT enriches the body with oxygen, which cancer cells find hostile. It also boosts immune function and supports healthy cell metabolism. Studies indicate that HBOT may help patients better tolerate chemotherapy and radiation while enhancing recovery. At Lotus Blossom, we offer a comfortable, mild hyperbaric oxygen tent that allows even those with claustrophobia to receive this treatment. For more information, visit our HBOT page https://www.lotusblossomclinic.com/hyperbaric-oxygen-therapy/ or call to schedule an appointment.
3. Amethyst Bio-Mat (Near Infrared Light)
Cancer thrives in a low-heat environment. The Bio-Mat provides deep heat and near-infrared light, which can weaken or kill cancer cells without harming healthy cells. This therapy offers numerous benefits, including pain relief, detoxification, and metabolism support. We encourage our community to experience the Bio-Mat’s healing benefits. These therapies rely on Nobel Prize-winning insights into cell metabolism and recent advancements in bioenergetics. According to Dr. Nobuhiro Yoshimizu’s research, even a 1°C increase in body temperature can boost immunity by 40%, creating a less hospitable environment for cancer cells. (Translation: Increasing 1°C, translated to Fahrenheit is 2.2°F. A normal human temperature is 98.6°F + 2.2 = 100.4°F.)
CONCLUSION
There are multiple ways to combat cancer and restore balance in the body. Here, we explored
weaknesses of cancer cells that can be leveraged:
1. Nutritional Ketosis deprives cancer cells of sugar, weakening them.
2. Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy increases oxygen, which cancer cells cannot tolerate.
3. Amethyst Bio-Mat raises body heat, enhancing immunity and targeting cancer cells.
4. Combine these 3 therapies above in some combination, and consider including other therapies such as chemo and/or radiation in a treatment plan. A synergistic or Integrative Medicine approach may be the best way forward. Protect the healthy cells as best you can with Natural Medicine even if you use toxic, standard-of-care Allopathic treatments.
Remember, you are in charge of your health. Your Medical Doctors, Acupuncturist, Chiropractor, Massage Therapist, etc. are all part of your overall care team. You decide how to best use their skills to help you stay healthy or regain health.
For additional information, we recommend
“Red Light Therapy: Miracle Medicine” by Mark Sloan
“Oxygen Under Pressure” by Dr. Jason Sonners
By taking an integrative approach, you may discover new possibilities for health and healing.
Lotus Blossom Clinic is here to support you in your wellness journey. For questions or to book
a session, call us at (239) 277-1399.
Knowledge Creates Choice,
David Martin, AP, DOM
Lotus Blossom Clinic – Where Your Health Blooms!
https://www.lotusblossomclinic.com
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