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我們正在輸掉與癌症的戰爭嗎? 

根據世界衛生組織(WHO)的統計,全球每年新增1,400萬宗癌症病例,其中約有三分之二,即800萬人最終因癌症死亡。未來的二十年,這個數字可能會倍增。 

我們活在一個劇毒環境日益嚴重的世界中:魚類含有汞,雞隻被餵食砒霜來增強食慾,牲畜則被注射荷爾蒙以增加體重。這些毒素對人體的排毒機制與免疫系統造成極大負擔。 

香港Life Clinic院長陳醫生(Dr. Stephen Chan)指出,人體對抗癌症的關鍵正是這兩大系統。

 「我們的身體不斷在產生潛在的癌細胞,」陳醫生說。「但99%的DNA突變會被細胞自行修復或自我毀滅(即細胞凋亡)。 

若有突變細胞逃過監控,它們可能會無限制地增生,侵入周圍組織,並透過血管轉移到肝臟、骨骼或大腦等部位。」

 傳統醫學主要透過手術、放射治療與化療來對抗癌細胞。儘管這些方法對初期癌症有效,但對於已經擴散的第三或第四期癌症成效有限。 

陳醫生解釋:「癌細胞極為狡猾,它們能關閉原本會觸發自毀程序的P53抑癌基因,或是啟動有利癌細胞生存的基因表達。它們甚至能躲藏在血液供應不足的區域,讓化療藥物難以到達。」

 陳醫生指出,成功對抗癌症的策略應包括改變癌細胞的生長條件,例如鹼化血液、控制糖分攝取。許多患者在化療初期反應良好,但幾個月後癌症可能轉移並產生抗藥性。

這正是整合腫瘤醫學(Integrative Oncology)的核心:不僅摧毀癌細胞,更要改變其生存與成長的根本條件。 

此方法旨在保持患者體力與免疫力,無論是否接受傳統療法,都能提升存活機率與生活品質。 

「如果患者本身無法挺過療程,殺死癌細胞也沒意義。」陳醫生強調。

 1. 癌細胞敏感性測試(Cancer Cell Sensitivities) 

透過血液檢測分離癌細胞,並測試其對不同的化療藥物或天然療法的反應。 

這幫助醫療團隊挑選最有效且副作用最低的組合。 

2. 高劑量靜脈維他命C療法(High-dose IV Vitamin C) 

高劑量維他命C作為輔助癌症治療已超過40年。 

靜脈注射能在不傷害正常細胞的情況下,誘發癌細胞死亡。研究顯示此療法可延長癌末患者壽命達一年以上。 

3. 酵素療法(Enzyme Therapy) 

高劑量的蛋白分解酵素可破壞癌細胞外殼,使免疫系統更容易辨識與攻擊。 

搭配凱利療法(Kelly Protocol)的營養方案,曾成功應用於難治型如胰臟癌等。

 4. 高溫治療(Hyperthermia)

 透過加熱身體至攝氏42度,研究顯示可破壞癌細胞蛋白質結構。

 這有效提升放療與化療的效果,對正常組織傷害極小。

 5. 低劑量化療(Metronomic Chemotherapy)

與傳統高劑量化療不同。 

此法使用低劑量、持續性給藥。

 可防止腫瘤生成新血管,不僅副作用低,還能維持生活品質。 

更減少抗藥性與復發風險。

 許多癌症患者常感到徬徨無助,尤其在晚期階段,身體虛弱、生活品質急劇下降。

 陳醫生指出: 

「對抗癌症不必這麼痛苦。只要願意跳出傳統思維框架,整合醫學提供更多選擇與希望。」

 

原文原載於:

cancer.lifeclinic.com.hk/integrative-oncology-a-new-hope-in-a-losing-battle/

 

參考資料

  1. National Cancer Institute. (2020). “Cancer Statistics.”
  2. World Health Organization. (2021). “Cancer.”
  3. Jacobson, M. (2018). “The Role of Vitamin C in Cancer Treatment.” Journal of Clinical Oncology.
  4. Horneber, M., et al. (2012). “Vitamin C and Cancer: A Review of the Literature.” Cancer Research.
  5. Ghosh, S. (2016). “Low-Dose Metronomic Chemotherapy: A Review.” Journal of Cancer.

 

*Disclaimer:  The content of this article is provided solely for general informational, educational, and reference purposes and is not intended for medical diagnosis, treatment, or as a substitute for professional medical advice. Always consult a qualified medical doctor or healthcare provider for any health-related concerns, individualized diagnosis, or treatment plans.

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功能性治療長期新冠肺炎症狀 https://lifeclinic.com.hk/zh/functional-approach-to-long-term-covid-19-symptoms/ Sat, 23 Apr 2022 20:09:33 +0000 http://lifeclinic.com.hk/the-top-5-womens-health-issues-2/

隨著疫情持續發展,越來越多康復者開始出現各種長期後遺症狀。雖然目前醫學界尚未找到根治新冠肺炎的方法,但已有數種功能性治療方式能有效緩解這些持續性症狀。本文將詳細說明新冠肺炎常見的慢性症狀,並提供經臨床驗證的功能性治療方案,幫助您在這段康復期提升生活品質。

新冠肺炎的急性症狀已廣為人知,但關於病毒造成的長期影響,醫學界仍在持續研究中。值得注意的是,大量康復者回報出現持續數週甚至數月的後遺症狀,這些被統稱為「長新冠」的症狀主要包括:

  • 極度疲勞與體力不支
  • 腦霧(認知功能障礙)(1)
  • 記憶力明顯衰退(2)
  • 呼吸急促與氣短
  • 持續性咳嗽
  • 味覺與嗅覺異常
  • 關節疼痛與不適
  • 荷爾蒙失衡與月經紊亂

針對長期新冠症狀的功能性治療方案

雖然新冠肺炎的長期影響機制尚待釐清,但眾多患者正飽受慢性疲勞、腦霧等持續症狀困擾。雖然沒有一體適用的解決方案,但以下功能性治療方法已證實能帶來顯著改善:

  • 免疫調節補充劑例如維他命C與鋅:強化免疫系統功能
  • NAD+(煙酰胺腺嘌呤二核苷酸):提升細胞能量代謝,改善精神清晰度(3)
  • 高效抗氧化劑:減輕病毒引發的慢性發炎反應
  • 生活方式調整,例如漸進式運動訓練、充足且高品質的睡眠、正念冥想等壓力管理技巧、均衡營養飲食計劃

雖然目前尚無法完全根治長期新冠症狀,但透過適當的功能性治療,能有效協助身體:清除殘留病毒片段、調節免疫系統過度反應、減輕慢性發炎症狀、 逐步恢復最佳生理狀態。我們建議您預約機能醫學專家諮詢,根據您的具體症狀組合,量身定制最適合的個人化治療方案。透過系統性的功能醫學評估與治療,大多數長新冠患者的症狀都能獲得顯著改善。

References:

  1. Douaud, G., Lee, S., Alfaro-Almagro, F. et al. SARS-CoV-2 is associated with changes in brain structure in UK Biobank. Nature (2022). https://doi.org/10.1038/s41586-022-04569-5
  2. https://www.who.int/emergencies/diseases/novel-coronavirus-2019/media-resources/science-in-5/episode-47—post-COVID-19-condition?gclid=CjwKCAjw6dmSBhBkEiwA_W-EoGtvVNwNCeyyUgbKEAgDunzLmULnMmbW7h3qPjV4Rx8Ba83945RoIBoC9kAQAvD_BwE
  3. https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/long-term-effects/index.html

Disclaimer:

This article is provided for educational and informational purposes only. The information is obtained from sources believed to be reliable, but its accuracy cannot be guaranteed. The information does not constitute medical advice, diagnosis or treatment in general or for any specific condition and should not be treated as a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. No doctor-patient relationship is established as a result of the provision of this information and disclaims any obligation, responsibility or liability of whatever nature for any loss, damage, costs or expenses (whether direct, indirect or consequential) arising from or in respect of this content.

Dr See Yunn Ho 

Dr Ho See Yunn is a Physician with more than 15 years experience. She is board certified in both Singapore and Hong Kong and received her specialization in Family Medicine from Singapore. She also received her Advanced Fellowship in Functional and Nutritional Medicine and Peptide certification from the American Academy of Anti-Ageing and Regenerative Medicine. Dr Ho is trained and certified under Dr. Walsh’s advanced nutrient therapy protocols that use personalized nutrient treatment strategies to treat patients with behavior disorders, ADHD, autism, depression, anxiety, bipolar disorders, schizophrenia and Alzheimer’s Disease.

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【復原期必讀】抗氧化療法助你加速康復 https://lifeclinic.com.hk/zh/recovering-from-illness-consider-antioxidant-therapy/ Wed, 13 Apr 2022 22:46:55 +0000 http://lifeclinic.com.hk/an-integrative-approach-to-optimizing-immunity-2/

復活節長假期將至,正是進行自我療癒的黃金時機——特別是當你最近狀態未如理想時!患病期間,身體急需額外支援才能重回正軌。

不同病毒雖有相異特性,但若你正從病毒感染中恢復,體內的抗氧化物質正被急速消耗!若不及時補充,不僅症狀加劇、病程延長,更可能引發嚴重或慢性後遺症。

本文將深入探討抗氧化劑在疾病康復中的關鍵作用,並結合最新新冠肺炎研究,剖析感染應對策略。

抗氧化劑的雙重功效

當細胞對抗病毒等外來入侵者時,會產生活性氧物質(ROS)。這些如同「微型手榴彈」的物質能誘導病毒細胞死亡,雖有助消滅病原體,卻也難免誤傷自身細胞[1]。抗氧化劑的首要功能就是中和ROS等自由基的傷害,保護我們的細胞[2]。

抗氧化劑不僅是防護盾,更是主動出擊的戰士。如穀胱甘肽及其前體NAC(乙醯半胱氨酸)便展現出抑制病毒複製的功效。一篇新冠肺炎研究綜述指出:「值得注意的是,唯一病情嚴重且穀胱甘肽顯著降低的患者仍處於危重狀態,而其他維持中高穀胱甘肽水平的患者均已康復。」[3] 學者推測,隨年齡增長而自然下降的抗氧化水平,可能是長者易出現新冠重症的關鍵因素[4]。

短期而言,抗氧化劑能減輕患病時的不適感——須知許多症狀如疼痛、腫脹、發燒、流鼻水等,其實源自身體防禦機制而非病毒本身。長期來看,抵抗ROS傷害更能預防多種慢性退化性疾病,包括癌症、呼吸系統、神經退行性及消化系統疾病[2]。

三大抗氧化來源

抗氧化劑可透過體內合成或外部補充獲取,以下三種途徑能有效提升水平:

  1. 均衡飲食 攝取富含健康脂肪和彩色蔬果的飲食,可增加維他命C、E及多酚等強效植物化合物[2]。研究顯示,以健康植物性食物為主的高質量飲食,能降低新冠肺炎感染風險與嚴重程度[5]。
  2. Supplement your diet with oral antioxidants, especially if you aren’t eating as often or as healthily. For example, high doses of vitamin D supplementation (100,000IU) can strengthen respiratory function in ill patients,2 while 525 mg of oral curcumin with 2.5mg of piperine (a.k.a. turmeric plus black pepper) helped COVID-19 patients maintain oxygen saturation above 94%!6
  3. 靜脈注射治療 靜脈輸注抗氧化劑能加速康復。以靜脈維他命C為例,其抗氧化特性可用於對抗呼吸系統感染中的「細胞因子風暴」(一種危及生命的全身性炎症反應)[7]。這正是多國將高劑量靜脈維他命C納入住院新冠患者治療方案,並持續進行臨床試驗的原因[8]。

抗氧化劑一覽

抗氧化劑種類繁多且功能各異,包括維他命、氨基酸、植物化學物(如多酚和類胡蘿蔔素),甚至褪黑激素等荷爾蒙。我們精選幾種頂尖抗氧化劑及其應用方式:

  • 穀胱甘肽9-10

作為人體「抗氧化大師」,穀胱甘肽是呼吸道疾病康復的關鍵角色。雖然人體能自行合成,但患病期間極易耗竭,而維持高水平對抑制病毒複製至關重要。研究顯示,穀胱甘肽不足的新冠患者預後較差。每週靜脈輸注穀胱甘肽,既能快速補充存量,也有助消除殘留病毒活動與症狀。

  • N-乙醯半胱氨酸(NAC)11

這種氨基酸衍生物是合成穀胱甘肽的前體,能有效增強抗病毒能力。2020年科學綜述指出:「NAC價格低廉、毒性極低、獲FDA批准多年,有望改善新冠肺炎治療策略。」可安全透過靜脈注射、口服或吸入方式補充。

  • 高劑量維他命C 7,8,12

預防壞血病只需每日75-90毫克,但若要減輕ROS引起的炎症、保護肺組織及降低感染擴散風險,則需更高劑量。治療級劑量的維他命C建議透過靜脈輸注,因腸道難以吸收足夠劑量。目前多國正研究高劑量靜脈維他命C對新冠治療的成效。

 

這個長假期,正是運用抗氧化力量對抗病毒殘餘傷害的最佳時機!

歡迎聯繫我們的專業團隊,量身訂製最適合你的康復方案,釋放健康潛能。

參考資料

  1. Martinvalet, Denis & Michael, Walch. (2022). Editorial: The Role of Reactive Oxygen Species in Protective Immunity. Frontiers in Immunology. 12. 10.3389/fimmu.2021.832946.
  2. Liu Z, Ren Z, Zhang J, et al. Role of ROS and Nutritional Antioxidants in Human Diseases. Front Physiol. 2018;9:477. Published 2018 May 17. doi:10.3389/fphys.2018.00477
  3. Polonikov A. Endogenous Deficiency of Glutathione as the Most Likely Cause of Serious Manifestations and Death in COVID-19 Patients. ACS Infect Dis. 2020;6(7):1558-1562. doi:10.1021/acsinfecdis.0c00288
  4. Golubev A. G. (2020). COVID-19: A Challenge to Physiology of Aging. Frontiers in physiology11, 584248. https://doi.org/10.3389/fphys.2020.584248
  5. Merino J, Joshi AD, Nguyen LH, et al. Diet quality and risk and severity of COVID-19: a prospective cohort study. Gut 2021;70:2096-2104.
  6. Kirti S Pawar, Rahul N Mastud and Satheesh K Pawar et al. Oral Curcumin With Piperine as Adjuvant Therapy for the Treatment of COVID-19: A Randomized Clinical Trial. Front Pharmacol.  12. DOI: 10.3389/fphar.2021.669362
  7. Boretti A, Banik BK. Intravenous vitamin C for reduction of cytokines storm in acute respiratory distress syndrome. PharmaNutrition. 2020;12:100190. doi:10.1016/j.phanu.2020.100190
  8. gov. Vitamin C Infusion for the Treatment of Severe 2019-nCoV Infected Pneumonia. https://clinicaltrials.gov/ct2/show/NCT04264533.
  9. Ghezzi P. Role of glutathione in immunity and inflammation in the lung. Int J Gen Med. 2011;4:105-113. Published 2011 Jan 25. doi:10.2147/IJGM.S15618
  10. Premranjan Kumar, Ob Osahon, David B. Vides, Nicola Hanania, Charles G. Minard, Rajagopal V. Sekhar. Severe Glutathione Deficiency, Oxidative Stress and Oxidant Damage in Adults Hospitalized with COVID-19: Implications for GlyNAC (Glycine and N-Acetylcysteine) Supplementation.Antioxidants, 2021; 11 (1): 50 DOI: 3390/antiox11010050
  11. Shi Z, Puyo CA. N-Acetylcysteine to Combat COVID-19: An Evidence Review. Ther Clin Risk Manag. 2020;16:1047-1055. Published 2020 Nov 2. doi:10.2147/TCRM.S273700
  12. Maxfield L, Crane JS. Vitamin C Deficiency. [Updated 2021 Jul 18]. In: StatPearls [Internet]. Treasure Island (FL): StatPearls Publishing; 2022 Jan-. Available from: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK493187

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【免疫力】整合式免疫力提升方案 https://lifeclinic.com.hk/zh/an-integrative-approach-to-optimizing-immunity/ Fri, 08 Apr 2022 03:58:44 +0000 http://lifeclinic.com.hk/boosting-your-health-with-ivs-2/

在之前的文章中,我們已探討過即使完成新冠疫苗接種,持續強化免疫系統仍至關重要(詳見全文)。人體免疫功能的優劣取決於多項健康指標,從營養攝取到運動習慣皆涵蓋其中。要全面增強免疫防禦力,必須採取整合式的生活型態策略。

讓我們深入解析健康免疫系統的關鍵要素!

運動調節

研究證實,每週進行3次中等強度運動可能是最佳免疫處方[1-3]。規律運動能:降低慢性炎症反應、減少壓力荷爾蒙(皮質醇)分泌、透過增加白血球循環來強化免疫監測功能, 由於白血球肩負對抗感染的重任,這些免疫細胞的活性對於快速抵禦病原體入侵至關重要。

運動還能顯著提升巨噬細胞和淋巴細胞活性(透過I型干擾素IFN-I途徑)。考慮到新冠病毒會特異性抑制IFN-I活性,維持規律運動習慣可能有助降低感染風險及疾病嚴重程度[2]。

值得關注的是,研究發現經常運動者在接受桑拿療法時,所獲得的免疫增強效果明顯優於缺乏運動者[4]!4

精神健康

心理健康狀態是整體健康(特別是免疫機能)的核心組成。統合分析顯示,患有抑鬱症、焦慮症、物質濫用和精神分裂症等心理疾病的新冠患者,其死亡率顯著較高[5]。即便未達臨床診斷標準,長期處於社交孤立、孤獨感或慢性壓力狀態,同樣會削弱免疫防禦力[6,7]。

現階段已有豐富的線上資源、專業書籍和行動應用程式可協助建立自我照護習慣,必要時亦可尋求專業心理諮詢服務。

改善睡眠

人生約三分之一時間用於睡眠,其對健康的重要性不言而喻。大量研究一致表明,每晚睡眠少於6小時會導致:T淋巴細胞數量減少、自然殺手細胞(NK)活性降低、端粒長度縮短、炎症標記物(C反應蛋白和IL-6)濃度上升。與每日睡7-8小時者相比,睡眠不足5小時者出現鼻塞和呼吸道感染的機率明顯增加[8]。

充足睡眠不僅能降低感染風險,更能優化疫苗接種後的免疫反應效果[9]。

營養管理

來自日常飲食或專業補充劑的關鍵營養素,為所有細胞(包含免疫系統)提供運作能量[10]。研究指出,以高品質植物性食物為主的飲食模式,與較低的新冠感染風險及疾病嚴重度密切相關[11]。

特別重要的免疫調節營養素包括:維他命A(3000-5000 IU)、維他命C(1000-2000 mg)、維他命D(2000 IU)、鋅(30 mg)。這些營養素能有效預防呼吸道感染、調控炎症反應,並支持白血球生成與功能[12-14]。在某些國家,靜脈注射維他命C已被納入住院新冠患者的標準治療方案,目前更有臨床試驗正在評估高劑量靜脈維他命C的治療潛力[15]。

若想進一步提升免疫防禦,可考慮補充強效抗氧化劑穀胱甘肽。研究顯示,穀胱甘肽缺乏可能是導致新冠重症和住院的獨立風險因子[16]。了解更多新冠相關營養資訊請點擊此處。

歡迎聯繫我們的專業團隊,獲取各項免疫支持服務,包含:靜脈營養療法、紅外線桑拿、個人化營養諮詢、藥用級營養補充方案。

參考資料

  1. Nieman, DC., et al. The compelling link between physical activity and the body’s defense system. Journal of Sport and Health Science. Volume 8, Issue 3, May 2019, Pages 201-217. doi: 10.1016/j.jshs.2018.09.009
  2. da Silveira, M. P., da Silva Fagundes, K. K., Bizuti, M. R., Starck, É., Rossi, R. C., & de Resende E Silva, D. T. (2021). Physical exercise as a tool to help the immune system against COVID-19: an integrative review of the current literature. Clinical and experimental medicine21(1), 15–28. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10238-020-00650-3
  3. Simpson RJ, Kunz H, Agha N, Graff R. Exercise and the Regulation of Immune Functions. Prog Mol Biol Transl Sci. 2015;135:355-380. doi:10.1016/bs.pmbts.2015.08.001
  4. Pilch W, Pokora I, Szyguła Z, et al. Effect of a single finnish sauna session on white blood cell profile and cortisol levels in athletes and non-athletes. J Hum Kinet. 2013;39:127-135. Published 2013 Dec 31. doi:10.2478/hukin-2013-0075
  5. Fond G, Nemani K, Etchecopar-Etchart D, et al. Association Between Mental Health Disorders and Mortality Among Patients With COVID-19 in 7 Countries: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis. JAMA Psychiatry. 2021;78(11):1208-1217. doi:10.1001/jamapsychiatry.2021.2274
  6. Pressman, SD., et al. Loneliness, social network size, and immune response to influenza vaccination in college freshmen. Health Psychol. 2005 May;24(3):297-306. doi: 10.1037/0278-6133.24.3.297
  7. Dhabhar, FS. Effects of stress on immune function: the good, the bad, and the beautiful. Immunol Res. 2014 May;58(2-3):193-210. doi: 10.1007/s12026-014-8517-0.
  8. Besedovsky L, Lange T, Born J. Sleep and immune function. Pflugers Arch. 2012 Jan;463(1):121-37. doi: 10.1007/s00424-011-1044-0. Epub 2011 Nov 10. PMID: 22071480; PMCID: PMC3256323.
  9. Schmitz, N., van der Werf, Y. D., & Lammers-van der Holst, H. M. (2022). The Importance of Sleep and Circadian Rhythms for Vaccination Success and Susceptibility to Viral Infections. Clocks & sleep4(1), 66–79. https://doi.org/10.3390/clockssleep4010008
  10. Karacabey K., et al. The Effect of Nutritional Elements on the Immune System. J Obes Wt Loss Ther2:152. doi:10.4172/2165-7904.1000152
  11. Merino J, Joshi AD, Nguyen LH, et al. Diet quality and risk and severity of COVID-19: a prospective cohort study. Gut 2021;70:2096-2104.
  12. Mora, J Rodrigo et al. Vitamin effects on the immune system: vitamins A and D take centre stage. Nature reviews. Immunology vol. 8,9 (2008): 685-98. doi:10.1038/nri2378
  13. Carr, AC., et al. Vitamin C and Immune Function. Nutrients. 2017 Nov 3;9(11). pii: E1211. doi: 10.3390/nu9111211.
  14. Prasad, Ananda S. “Zinc in human health: effect of zinc on immune cells.” Molecular medicine (Cambridge, Mass.) vol. 14,5-6 (2008): 353-7. doi:10.2119/2008-00033.
  15. Premranjan Kumar, Ob Osahon, David B. Vides, Nicola Hanania, Charles G. Minard, Rajagopal V. Sekhar. Severe Glutathione Deficiency, Oxidative Stress and Oxidant Damage in Adults Hospitalized with COVID-19: Implications for GlyNAC (Glycine and N-Acetylcysteine) Supplementation. Antioxidants, 2021; 11 (1): 50 DOI: 3390/antiox11010050
  16. ClinicalTrials.gov. Vitamin C Infusion for the Treatment of Severe 2019-nCoV Infected Pneumonia. https://clinicaltrials.gov/ct2/show/NCT04264533.

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通過靜脈注射提升你的健康 https://lifeclinic.com.hk/zh/boosting-your-health-with-ivs/ Mon, 28 Mar 2022 22:35:53 +0000 http://lifeclinic.com.hk/take-care-of-your-immunity-even-if-youre-vaccinated-2/

我們明白——靜脈點滴聽起來頗為嚴肅。但實際上這是全球最安全、最廣泛應用的治療方式之一。每日有數百萬人透過靜脈點滴改善健康狀態。我們認為這是一種兼具科學實證與多元效用的身體滋養方式。

靜脈注射療法的背景

若您聯想到白色病房與匆忙護士扎針的場景,這並不意外。靜脈點滴技術最早於1883年英國霍亂疫情期間發表,其歷史悠久程度超乎想像。此後因其卓越的適用性、個人化程度與操作便利性,徹底改變醫療保健領域。

靜脈注射的作用是什麼?

簡而言之,靜脈點滴能快速輸送水分、電解質及其他營養素或藥物至體內,實現迅速有效的成果。因此其應用場景極其廣泛——無論您是馬拉松跑手、狂熱派對愛好者還是癌症患者,住院時都可能接受靜脈點滴治療。

過去十年間,隨著我們反思「若靜脈點滴如此有益健康,為何非要等到重病才能使用?」,觀念逐漸轉變。在人們愈發重視健康與延長壽命的時代,健康優化與自我護理變得更具意義。

如今僅紐約就有超過十家靜脈點滴診所。這類點滴提供與醫院相同的效益(不含藥物輸注),能帶來即時及/或長遠的健康益處。

 

靜脈注射如何支持健康?

靜脈點滴是輸送多種必需營養素的理想工具,能透過以下方式促進健康:

  1. 比飲食調整或口服補充更快速糾正營養缺乏
  2. 輸送高劑量營養素達到治療效果
  3. 較口服補液更迅速實現水合作用與電解質平衡
  4. 輸送抗氧化劑(如穀胱甘肽)或輔酶(如NAD+)等天然化合物以優化生理機能

 

靜脈營養療法提供高劑量維他命、礦物質及其他健康成分,有助改善睡眠、增強免疫力、抗衰老等多種健康狀況。

歡迎聯繫我們了解更多健康療法資訊。

 

參考資料

  1. Ali A, et al. (2008). Intravenous micronutrient therapy (Myers’ cocktail) for fibromyalgia: A placebo-controlled pilot study. ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2894814/
  2. Gaby AR. (2002). Intravenous nutrient therapy: The “Myers’ cocktail.”
    altmedrev.com/archive/publications/7/5/389.pdf
  3. Intravenous vitamin therapy. (2014).
    nutrition.org.uk/nutritioninthenews/headlines/ivvitamins.html
  4. Padayatty SJ, et al. (2010). Vitamin C: Intravenous use by complementary and alternative medicine practitioners and adverse effects. DOI:
    doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0011414
  5. Pressman P, et al. (2017). Bioavailability of micronutrients obtained from supplements and food. journals.sagepub.com/doi/full/10.1177/2397847317696366
  6. Shrader WA. (2004). Short and long term treatment of asthma with intravenous nutrients. DOI:
    doi.org/10.1186/1475-2891-3-6

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即使已接種疫苗,仍需守護免疫力 https://lifeclinic.com.hk/zh/take-care-of-your-immunity-even-if-youre-vaccinated/ Thu, 10 Mar 2022 01:28:37 +0000 http://lifeclinic.com.hk/the-top-5-womens-health-issues-2/

新冠肺炎疫苗接種率正急速上升,但不少人仍對免疫力變化及感染風險存有疑問。本文綜合多家權威衛生機構資訊,解析新冠肺炎「突破性感染」與免疫機制。

 

COVID-19疫苗如何運作?[1]1

所有新冠肺炎疫苗均透過引發對病毒特定成分的免疫反應來發揮作用。當接觸新冠病毒時,免疫細胞能迅速識別並發動攻擊。需特別注意,疫苗無法完全阻止病毒接觸人體。

不同疫苗技術路徑的差異:

  • mRNA疫苗(復必泰/莫德納):含有病毒遺傳物質,能指導細胞製造無害的病毒蛋白,完成任務後遺傳物質會自然分解
  • Protein subunit vaccines (vaccines under development) 蛋白質次單位疫苗(研發中):含有新冠病毒的無害蛋白片段
  • 病毒載體疫苗(強生):以改造過的病毒攜帶新冠病毒物質,指導細胞製造特定蛋白後,遺傳物質會自然分解

 

什麼是突破性感染?[2]2

突破性感染是指接種疫苗後仍感染病原體的現象。所有疫苗均無法達到100%防護效果,此情況屬於預期範圍內。

早期數據顯示突破性感染率約為5,000分之1,但最新研究顯示完整接種者的感染率已升至約100分之1。

 

COVID-19突破性感染的風險因素

免疫系統衰弱是主要風險因素,成因包括:Causes of a weakened immune system:

  • Age: 年齡增長:免疫力隨年齡下降,增加感染風險及新冠肺炎死亡率[3]3
  • C特定疾病或治療:器官移植、愛滋病、部分癌症及化療 these include organ transplants, HIV and some cancers and chemotherapy
  • Smoking: 吸煙習慣:長期吸煙損害呼吸功能,增加新冠肺炎易感性[4,5]4,5
  • 營養不良:缺乏關鍵營養素會削弱免疫力與抗感染能力[6] Malnutrition or nutritional deficiencies can result in lowered immunity and reduced resistance to infection6

最後,維護健康需要群體與個人雙重努力:疫苗屬於群體層面的防疫措施,而飲食與生活方式則是個人層面的免疫關鍵。

Contact us to talk to our team about how to keep your immune system working optimally.

*本文僅作教育用途。歡迎聯繫我們了解更多香港新冠肺炎疫情資訊。

 

參考資料

  1. Understanding How COVID-19 Vaccines Work. Available at: https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/vaccines/different-vaccines/how-they-work.html.
  2. John Hopkins. Breakthrough Infections: Coronavirus After Vaccination. Available at: https://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/health/conditions-and-diseases/coronavirus/breakthrough-infections-coronavirus-after-vaccination.
  3. Montecino-Rodriguez, Encarnacion et al. “Causes, consequences, and reversal of immune system aging.” The Journal of clinical investigation. 123,3 (2013): 958-65. doi:10.1172/JCI64096
  4. Burchfiel, CM, et al. Effects of smoking and smoking cessation on longitudinal decline in pulmonary function. 1995. Am J Respir Crit Care Med. 1995 Jun;151(6):1778-85.
  5. Kenfield SA., et al. Burden of smoking on cause-specific mortality: application to the Nurses’ Health Study. Tob Control. 2010 Jun; 19(3): 248–254. doi: 10.1136/tc.2009.032839
  6. Karacabey K., et al. The Effect of Nutritional Elements on the Immune System. J Obes Wt Loss Ther 2:152. doi:10.4172/2165-7904.1000152

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女性五大健康問題全解析 https://lifeclinic.com.hk/zh/the-top-5-womens-health-issues/ Mon, 07 Mar 2022 11:46:38 +0000 http://lifeclinic.com.hk/essential-vitamins-for-women-2/

國際婦女節快樂!謹此向所有堅強而美麗的女性致意。今日我們不僅慶祝女性身份,更表彰全球女性在文化、政治和社會經濟領域的卓越成就。女性特質既蘊含力量又包容脆弱,既需要勇氣亦懂得奉獻。

當代女性常需同時肩負多重角色——企業領袖、母親、女兒與妻子。難怪許多女性步入四五十歲後,因長期照顧他人而忽略自身健康,陷入精力耗竭的困境。值此婦女節,特別梳理五大女性健康問題及對應營養策略:

代謝與體重管理

四十歲後女性常面臨代謝減緩,導致體重增加、胰島素阻抗、膽固醇與血壓升高等問題。建議檢測關鍵代謝指標:胰島素、血糖、血脂與甲狀腺功能。飲食需控制糖分與碳水化合物,多攝取彩色蔬果中的植物營養素與抗氧化劑,從油脂豐富魚類獲取Omega-3,並透過橄欖油、堅果補充單元不飽和脂肪。有氧運動助於燃燒脂肪;保健營養品可選:調控血糖的黃連素、管理膽固醇的植物固醇與Omega-3、穩定血壓的鎂與硝酸鹽,維護心臟健康的白藜蘆醇與輔酶Q10。

女性荷爾蒙失衡

四十歲起女性將面臨荷爾蒙下降徵兆:夜醒頻繁、水腫與腹部肥胖。近五十歲圍絕經期時,經期變短且不規律。此時潮熱現象開始出現,當進入雌激素銳減的更年期,症狀可能加劇影響睡眠。建議透過飲食與營養補充延緩荷爾蒙衰退:多攝取彩色蔬果中的多酚類、堅果中的單元不飽和脂肪、魚油中的Omega-3抗發炎;有機大豆的植物雌激素能緩解雌激素下降症狀;月見草油、薑黃素與Omega-3有助對抗炎症反應。

甲狀腺功能異常

近年越來越多年輕女性確診橋本氏甲狀腺炎(自體免疫性甲狀腺疾病)。甲狀腺功能低下症狀包括:體重增加、脫髮、畏寒與經期紊亂。常規檢查若僅檢測游離甲狀腺素(FT4)或促甲狀腺激素(TSH)可能顯示正常,但完整甲狀腺檢測會顯示抗體偏高。此時需處理腸漏症、重金屬毒性或食物敏感問題。壓力導致的皮質醇變化也會影響甲狀腺功能,建議採取高抗氧化飲食,缺碘者補充碘質。減壓運動與適應原草本(如南非醉茄與紅景天)有助維持皮質醇平衡;巴西堅果中的硒則能控制甲狀腺抗體。

調整生育能力

隨著職場成就提升,女性生育年齡逐漸推遲。然而卵子質量隨年齡下降,加上工作壓力、環境毒素與荷爾蒙失衡,使受孕難度增加。

除了均衡飲食,建議補充抗氧化劑與健康脂肪:攝取彩色蔬果中的植物營養素,酪梨、堅果中的單元不飽和脂肪。

若遇生育困難,應檢測荷爾蒙水平、甲狀腺功能、子宮內膜異位與多囊卵巢綜合症。

提升卵子質量的抗氧化營養品包括:N-乙酰半胱氨酸、維他命C與E、穀胱甘肽及槲皮素。

預防乳腺癌

近年乳腺癌發病率持續上升,平均每八位女性就有一生可能確診。雖好發於50歲後,但各年齡層皆可能罹患。早期發現預後良好,建議定期自我檢查與臨床篩檢,尤其有家族史與基因傾向者。

肥胖女性風險較高,環境中的有機污染物與外源性雌激素也會增加風險。預防建議:採用高抗氧化飲食對抗細胞氧化損傷;選擇有機無激素肉類避免外源性激素;避免塑料容器,改用玻璃或無BPA材質。促進雌激素代謝可多攝取高纖維十字花科蔬菜,補充西蘭花苗萃取物或DIM(二吲哚甲烷)。

在慶祝女性成就的同時,讓我們暫停忙碌腳步,重新審視自身健康。唯有保持最佳身體狀態,我們才能更好地照顧家庭,在事業領域再創高峰。

Disclaimer:

This article is provided for educational and informational purposes only. The information is obtained from sources believed to be reliable, but its accuracy cannot be guaranteed. The information does not constitute medical advice, diagnosis or treatment in general or for any specific condition and should not be treated as a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. No doctor-patient relationship is established as a result of the provision of this information and disclaims any obligation, responsibility or liability of whatever nature for any loss, damage, costs or expenses (whether direct, indirect or consequential) arising from or in respect of this content.

Dr See Yunn Ho 

Dr Ho See Yunn is a Physician with more than 15 years experience. She is board certified in both Singapore and Hong Kong and received her specialization in Family Medicine from Singapore. She also received her Advanced Fellowship in Functional and Nutritional Medicine and Peptide certification from the American Academy of Anti-Ageing and Regenerative Medicine. Dr Ho is trained and certified under Dr. Walsh’s advanced nutrient therapy protocols that use personalized nutrient treatment strategies to treat patients with behavior disorders, ADHD, autism, depression, anxiety, bipolar disorders, schizophrenia and Alzheimer’s Disease.

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高溫治療與癌症 https://lifeclinic.com.hk/zh/hyperthermia-therapy-and-cancer/ Tue, 01 Jun 2021 13:33:17 +0000 http://lifeclinic.com.hk/ozone-therapy-2/

高溫治療(Hyperthermia Therapy),又名 “熱療法治療”,是一種利用高溫來刺激身體自然癒合機制的療法。當我們的身體受到細菌或病毒感染時,會自然提高核心體溫,以激活和動員免疫系統來對抗入侵的病原體。

高溫治療 是一種醫療治療,涉及加熱身體組織以幫助治療各種身體不適和病症。

什麼是高溫治療(Hyperthermia Therapy)?

高溫療法被定義為體溫高於正常水平。高溫治療是當您的體溫超過40攝氏度時,這可能危及生命。通常,您的身體通過出汗來控制體溫,這樣可以降低體溫。關於癌症,超高溫治療 是一種癌症治療方法,通過將身體某些部位加熱至高達50攝氏度的溫度來進行治療。

利用熱量治療疾病的技術已經存在了幾百年,人類從土耳其浴室到現代桑拿中的出汗排毒。早在1891年,威廉·科利博士發表了一篇論文,探討了如何在體內引發發熱以刺激免疫反應,從而緩解癌症。

高溫療法如何治療癌症?

研究表明,高溫可以殺死和損害癌細胞,通常對正常細胞的損傷很小。通過殺死癌細胞和損害癌細胞蛋白質,高溫療法可能縮小腫瘤。多項臨床試驗研究了高溫 療法與放射治療和化療的結合。這些研究集中於多種癌症類型,包括肉瘤、黑色素瘤、頭頸癌等。許多研究顯示,當超熱療法與其他治療結合時,腫瘤大小顯著減少。但並非單靠高溫治療就能提高病人的生存率,還需要考慮飲食、生活方式、壓力和補充劑等其他因素。

高溫治療

高溫療法的主要應用有兩種類型:局部超熱療法和全身超熱療法。在局部超熱療法中,熱量應用於小範圍,通常是腫瘤所在區域。可能使用不同類型的能量,例如,使用外部應用裝置圍繞或靠近適當區域,以集中能量於腫瘤上以提高其溫度。

全身高溫 療法用於治療已經擴散到全身的轉移性癌症,通過特製的高溫治療技術,將體溫提高到45-50攝氏度,並 提高身體特定溫度。

 

如需了解有關高溫 療法及功能醫學在癌症治療中的應用,請與我們聯繫。

參考資料

  1. Van der Zee J. Heating the patient: a promising approach? Annals of Oncology 2002; 13(8):1173-1184
  2. Hildebrandt B, Wust P, Ahlers O, et al. The cellular and molecular basis of hyperthermia. Critical Reviews in Oncology/Hematology 2002;43(1):33–56.
  3. Wust P, Hildebrandt B, Sreenivasa G, et al. Hyperthermia in combined treatment of cancer. The Lancet Oncology 2002; 3(8):487–49

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Can Iodine Deficiency Cause Cancer? https://lifeclinic.com.hk/zh/can-iodine-deficiency-cause-cancer/ Wed, 18 Mar 2020 04:35:11 +0000 http://lifeclinic.com.hk/what-is-iodine-and-what-does-it-do/ WHAT DOES IODINE DO? Iodine is essential for the production of two key hormones which regulate energy in the body T3 (triiodothyronine) and T4 (thyroxine). These two hormones are produced in the thyroid gland and have far reaching effects on the bodys’ metabolism, affecting digestion, mental function, cholesterol regulation and sleep.  Iodine is also essential […]

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WHAT DOES IODINE DO?

Iodine is essential for the production of two key hormones which regulate energy in the body T3 (triiodothyronine) and T4 (thyroxine). These two hormones are produced in the thyroid gland and have far reaching effects on the bodys’ metabolism, affecting digestion, mental function, cholesterol regulation and sleep.  Iodine is also essential for the necessary function of the immune system, as it contains potent anti-bacterial, anti-parasitic, anti-viral and anti-cancer properties. See our previous article to learn more about iodine requirements and testing.

BREAST HEALTH AND IODINE

Iodine deficiency is rapidly emerging as a major risk factor for breast cancer.

Human breast tissue and breast milk contain some of the highest concentrations of iodine. Breast tissue is rich in the same iodine-transporting proteins used by the thyroid gland to take up iodine from the blood. The evolutionary reasons for this are clear: iodine is essential to the developing newborn brain, so the mother’s body must have a direct means of supplying iodine to the nursing infant.

Iodine plays an important role in the health of women’s breast tissue.  In the presence of chemicals and enzymes found in breast tissue, iodine has been shown to exert a powerful antioxidant effect equivalent to vitamin C. Iodine-deficient breast tissue exhibits chemical markers of elevated lipid peroxidation, one of the earliest factors in cancer development.
Iodine-deficient breast tissue also shows alterations in DNA and increases in estrogen receptor proteins. Coupled with iodine deficiency-induced increases in circulating estrogen levels, these changes can substantially increase the risk of breast cancer in women with low iodine levels.

Iodine also helps regulate levels of the stress hormone cortisol and contributes to normal immune function. Abnormal cortisol levels and deficient immune function are significant contributors to the risks of breast cancer; women with fibrocystic breast disease may also suffer from elevated cortisol levels.

Studies of iodine therapy for breast cancer prevention are encouraging.
Continuous iodine given to cancer-prone rats cut mammary tumor rates nearly 2.5-fold. Breast cancer cells avidly absorb iodine, which in turn suppresses tumor growth and causes cancer cell death

Added dietary iodine reduces the size of both benign and malignant breast tumors, it is an effect credited in part to iodine’s direct reduction of lipid peroxidation levels. Although the doses of iodine used in these studies are substantial, equivalent to 5,000 mcg daily, no toxic effects of iodine were observed, either on thyroid function or in other tissues. Further benefits may be obtained by supplementing with selenium in addition to iodine; selenium is an essential cofactor in the enzymes used in thyroid and breast tissue to make optimal use of dietary iodine.

In addition to its obvious role in preventing breast cancer, increased iodine intake may be important in mitigating another common, if less lethal, breast disorder—fibrocystic breast disease or FBD.

While harmless, fibrocystic breast disease is extremely common. It is found in at least 9% of all women who undergo biopsies, though the actual rate is probably much higher. Animal studies have shown that fibrocystic breast disease can be induced by depriving breast tissue of iodine. These changes can be reversed by iodine doses equivalent to 5,000 mcg per day in humans.

Women with fibrocystic breast disease obtain substantial relief from oral administration of iodine at doses of 3,000-6,000 mcg, with 65% achieving improvements according to their own and their physicians’ assessments. In those studies, only 33% of placebo recipients reported any benefit. No side effects were detected at any of the doses used.

It appears Iodine has a clinical role to play in supporting breast, immune and gastro-intestinal health. Its role goes a lot further than just supporting the thyroid gland. To assess its clinical application to supporting your health, an iodine loading test is encouraged to identify the exact dosage requirements. This relatively simple test is conducted with a urine sample.

For more information regarding iodine, its role in health, and the iodine loading test, please contact clinical Nutritionist, Miles Price on 2881 8131, or miles@lifeclinic.com.hk

*SCIENTIFIC REFERENCES ARE AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST

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Think Positively – Chapter one https://lifeclinic.com.hk/zh/think-positively-chapter-one/ Tue, 22 Oct 2019 03:21:06 +0000 http://lifeclinic.com.hk/?p=4883

Psychology has a vital role in the treatment and management of cancer. Some of the questions addressed with a psychologist are,“What are the mental effects of cancer diagnosis and treatment?”and “How can people who have cancer learn to cope with emotional distress?” A psychologist can also offer support for the families, friends and caregivers of those who have cancer, as they often do not receive the support they need during this time. This field of psychology is often termed psycho-oncology.

Diagnosis during Cancer

Every phase of cancer can be associated with multiple and often unpredictable stressors. The psychological response to these stressors varies on a spectrum that ranges from normative emotional distress to severe psychological symptoms that meet the diagnostic thresholds for psychiatric disorders, such as major depression or anxiety disorder.

Emotional distress in the context of cancer may include a diverse range of feelings, including hopelessness, dependency, loss of control, uncertainty, worries about the future, concerns about being a burden to others, and loss of dignity. These are feelings that are all too common for individuals living with cancer; in fact, 20%-50% of patients with cancer will experience substantial distress at some point during their disease trajectory. Untreated elevated emotional distress does not only impose a psychological burden but is also is associated with poorer quality of life, prolonged hospital stays, and increased physical symptoms such as pain. Therefore, identification and management of any form of emotional distress is a vital aspect of continual quality cancer care.

Psychotherapy Treatment

A diagnosis of cancer challenges patients’ and families’ emotional, cognitive and interpersonal domains of functioning. As a result, comprehensive and integrated oncology care includes careful and ongoing consideration of patients’ overall coping skills and their existential and psycho-spiritual well-being.

Psychological interventions in cancer care can be conceptualised as a continuum, along which treatments are differentiated on the basis of structure, frequency, and depth.

For cancer patients, various interventions, including supportive psychoeducation, relaxation techniques, mind-body approaches such as mindfulness-based therapy, and several forms of individual and family therapies have been shown to result in distress reduction, improved coping and better functioning.

At Life Clinic, cancer patients will be assessed from a biopsychosocial perspective that allows individual and personally relevant interventions to be implemented. We ensure that both the psychological symptoms and the disease-related factors are addressed and supported during care. A thoughtful exploration of patients’ understanding of their illness and prognosis, experience of cancer and physical symptoms, concurrent stressors, culture, belief system, and personal relationships help to develop an individual and comprehensive treatment plan. In addition to individual care, we frequently offer small group sessions to build community and practice emotional management strategies together.

Holland, J. C. (Ed.). (2010). Psycho-oncology. Oxford University Press.

written by Julia Alisha Andre, Registered Psychologist (HKPS), Psycho-oncologist

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