Author: Dr. Paul Hrkal ND

Alternative Cancer Therapy – How Integrative Medicine is Improving Patient Outcomes

(Originally published in 2014; Updated in 2024) I am naturopathic doctor (ND) with a clinical focus on natural and integrative cancer care. At every presentation I do, or conference I attend, people are very interested in natural alternatives to chemotherapy, radiation, and surgery. Many turn to the internet where they find hundreds of websites, articles, […]

Healing Brain Injuries Naturally – Concussions and Head Trauma

Integrative Strategies for Treating Concussions and Brain Trauma It seems that every week there is a news story highlighting the rising toll and damaging effect of head injuries and concussions. Traumatic Brain Injuries (TBI) are generating greater medical and research interest as public awareness grows, especially in regards to the impact on younger and more […]

Xenoestrogens – Hormone Disrupting Compounds Linked to Cancer

Xenoestrogens are a group of environmental chemicals which mimic estrogen in the body. Excessive estrogen levels, either natural or synthetic, promote the growth of cancer cells. This is why xenoestrogens have been linked to the development and promotion of hormonally sensitive cancers, include those of the reproductive system, breast, lung, kidney, pancreas, and brain.(1) As […]

Alternative Cancer Therapy (Part 2)

Cutting Edge Cancer Therapies Available in Canada Cancer rates are increasing throughout the developed world and current treatment approaches are not effectively changing this trend. More and more people are now looking for alternatives to conventional therapies. But with so much misinformation available on the internet it is difficult to know if natural and alternative […]

Vitamin C for Cancer Treatment

Health Benefits and Applications – Oral and Intravenous Vitamin C is one of the most well-known and widely used vitamins for the promotion of health. While many people consider vitamin C a natural “cure-all,” there is still some confusion when it comes to vitamin C’s effect on cancer and immunity. Much of the confusion stems […]

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