| | | | | | Probiotics are live microorganisms believed to confer health benefits on the host by reversing dysbiosis (alterations in the composition or function of gut microbes), which is associated with the development of many chronic and degenerative diseases. Clinical trials have shown benefits of probiotics in the treatment of ulcerative colitis, acute infectious diarrhea, diarrhea induced by antibiotics and that associated with chemotherapy. Probiotics may also help improve cognitive function in patients with Alzheimer’s disease. In cancer settings, preclinical data indicate that gut microbiota play an important role in the efficacy of checkpoint inhibitor therapy against solid cancers. These findings provide evidence that the gut microbiome can be modified to improve antitumor immunity. Clinical trials are currently being developed. Probiotics are generally considered safe, but their long-term safety has not been determined. Of note, observational data suggest that indiscriminate use of commercially available probiotics may be harmful in the setting of immune checkpoint blockade treatment in cancer patients. | | | |
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Essential Updates | | | Omega-3: An omega-3 enriched nutritional supplement was found to improve quality of life scores, which included fatigue, in gastrointestinal cancer patients receiving treatment |
| | | Lycopene: Preliminary data suggest benefits of lycopene combined with docetaxel in improving PSA response rates in patients with metastatic castrate resistant prostate cancer
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| | Integrative Medicine Therapies | | Upcoming Online Programming Join us for one of these upcoming virtual wellness programs. You must register to attend. Sign up online or call 646-449-1010. COST Workshops: $20 for members, $25 regular price Series: $100 for members, $125 regular price JUNE WORKSHOP: Martial Arts and Meditation for Functional Everyday Movement Date & Time: Tuesday, June 7, 7:00pm to 8:15pm Registration Details: To register and for more information, visit this page. WORKSHOP: Yoga for Chemotherapy-Induced Peripheral Neuropathy Date & Time: Saturday, June 11, 11:00am to 12:15pm Registration Details: To register and for more information, visit this page. SERIES: Kung Fu for Health: Beginning Series Date & Time: Wednesdays, June 15 to July 20, 6:00pm to 7:00pm Registration Details: To register and for more information, visit this page. SERIES: Yoga for Better Balance Date & Time: Tuesday, June 21 to July 26, 8:30am to 9:30am Registration Details: To register and for more information, visit this page. Integrative Medicine at Home is a monthly membership program offering access to different daily online fitness and mind‑body classes. Learn more and become a member today by visiting our website. | |
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| | | Take Note Of: Yohimbe | | Yohimbe is a tree native to Central and West Africa. An alkaloid obtained from its bark, yohimbine, has a history of use as an aphrodisiac. It is promoted as a dietary supplement for weight loss, hypertension, erectile dysfunction and to boost athletic performance. A small study of athletes did not find any improvements in exercise performance after taking yohimbine. Evidence of its benefits for weight loss or erectile dysfunction is also lacking. Yohimbe products were found to be responsible for the most frequent toxic effects, and severe events requiring hospitalization. The adverse reactions included hypertension, anxiety, nervousness, nausea, dizziness, tachycardia, palpitations, insomnia, urinary frequency, diarrhea and manic symptoms. | | | |
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