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我们正在输掉与癌症的战争吗? 

根据世界卫生组织(WHO)的统计,全球每年新增1,400万宗癌症病例,其中约有三分之二,即800万人最终因癌症死亡。未来的二十年,这个数字可能会倍增。 

我们活在一个剧毒环境日益严重的世界中:鱼类含有汞,鸡只被喂食砒霜来增强食欲,牲畜则被注射荷尔蒙以增加体重。这些毒素对人体的排毒机制与免疫系统造成极大负担。 

香港Life Clinic院长陈医生(Dr. Stephen Chan)指出,人体对抗癌症的关键正是这两大系统。

 「我们的身体不断在产生潜在的癌细胞,」陈医生说。 「但99%的DNA突变会被细胞自行修复或自我毁灭(即细胞凋亡)。 

若有突变细胞逃过监控,它们可能会无限制地增生,侵入周围组织,并透过血管转移到肝脏、骨骼或大脑等部位。」

 传统医学主要透过手术、放射治疗与化疗来对抗癌细胞。尽管这些方法对初期癌症有效,但对于已经扩散的第三或第四期癌症成效有限。 

陈医生解释:「癌细胞极为狡猾,它们能关闭原本会触发自毁程序的P53抑癌基因,或是启动有利癌细胞生存的基因表达。它们甚至能躲藏在血液供应不足的区域,让化疗药物难以到达。」

 陈医生指出,成功对抗癌症的策略应包括改变癌细胞的生长条件,例如碱化血液、控制糖分摄取。许多患者在化疗初期反应良好,但几个月后癌症可能转移并产生抗药性。

这正是整合肿瘤医学(Integrative Oncology)的核心:不仅摧毁癌细胞,更要改变其生存与成长的根本条件。 

此方法旨在保持患者体力与免疫力,无论是否接受传统疗法,都能提升存活机率与生活品质。「如果患者本身无法挺过疗程,杀死癌细胞也没意义。」陈医生强调。 

整合肿瘤医学的五大治疗工具

 1. 癌细胞敏感性测试(Cancer Cell Sensitivities) 

透过血液检测分离癌细胞,并测试其对不同的化疗药物或天然疗法的反应。 

这帮助医疗团队挑选最有效且副作用最低的组合。 

2. 高剂量静脉维他命C疗法(High-dose IV Vitamin C) 

高剂量维他命C作为辅助癌症治疗已超过40年。 

静脉注射能在不伤害正常细胞的情况下,诱发癌细胞死亡。研究显示此疗法可延长癌末患者寿命达一年以上。 

3. 酵素疗法(Enzyme Therapy) 

高剂量的蛋白分解酵素可破坏癌细胞外壳,使免疫系统更容易辨识与攻击。 

搭配凯利疗法(Kelly Protocol)的营养方案,曾成功应用于难治型如胰脏癌等。

 4. 高温治疗(Hyperthermia)

 透过加热身体至摄氏42度,研究显示可破坏癌细胞蛋白质结构。

 这有效提升放疗与化疗的效果,对正常组织伤害极小。

 5. 低剂量化疗(Metronomic Chemotherapy)

与传统高剂量化疗不同。 

此法使用低剂量、持续性给药。

 可防止肿瘤生成新血管,不仅副作用低,还能维持生活品质。 

更减少抗药性与复发风险。

 许多癌症患者常感到彷徨无助,尤其在晚期阶段,身体虚弱、生活品质急剧下降。

 陈医生指出: 

「对抗癌症不必这么痛苦。只要愿意跳出传统思维框架,整合医学提供更多选择与希望。」

 

原文原载于:

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

 

参考资料:

  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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功能性治疗长期新冠肺炎症状 https://lifeclinic.com.hk/zh_cn/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/

随着疫情持续发展,越来越多康复者开始出现各种长期后遗症状。虽然目前医学界尚未找到根治新冠肺炎的方法,但已有数种功能性治疗方式能有效缓解这些持续性症状。本文将详细说明新冠肺炎常见的慢性症状,并提供经临床验证的功能性治疗方案,帮助您在这段康复期提升生活品质。

新冠肺炎的急性症状已广为人知,但关于病毒造成的长期影响,医学界仍在持续研究中。值得注意的是,大量康复者回报出现持续数周甚至数月的后遗症状,这些被统称为「长新冠」的症状主要包括:

  • 极度疲劳与体力不支
  • 脑雾(认知功能障碍)(1)
  • 记忆力明显衰退(2)
  • 呼吸急促与气短
  • 持续性咳嗽
  • 味觉与嗅觉异常
  • 关节疼痛与不适
  • 荷尔蒙失衡与月经紊乱

针对长期新冠症状的功能性治疗方案

虽然新冠肺炎的长期影响机制尚待厘清,但众多患者正饱受慢性疲劳、脑雾等持续症状困扰。虽然没有一体适用的解决方案,但以下功能性治疗方法已证实能带来显著改善:

  • 免疫调节补充剂例如维他命C与锌:强化免疫系统功能
  • NAD+(烟酰胺腺嘌呤二核苷酸):提升细胞能量代谢,改善精神清晰度(3)
  • 高效抗氧化剂:减轻病毒引发的慢性发炎反应
  • 生活方式调整,例如渐进式运动训练、充足且高品质的睡眠、正念冥想等压力管理技巧、均衡营养饮食计划

虽然目前尚无法完全根治长期新冠症状,但透过适当的功能性治疗,能有效协助身体:清除残留病毒片段、调节免疫系统过度反应、减轻慢性发炎症状、 逐步恢复最佳生理状态。我们建议您预约机能医学专家咨询,根据您的具体症状组合,量身定制最适合的个人化治疗方案。透过系统性的功能医学评估与治疗,大多数长新冠患者的症状都能获得显著改善。

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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【复原期必读】抗氧化疗法助你加速康复 https://lifeclinic.com.hk/zh_cn/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/

复活节长假期将至,正是进行自我疗愈的黄金时机——特别是当你最近状态未如理想时!患病期间,身体急需额外支援才能重回正轨。

不同病毒虽有相异特性,但若你正从病毒感染中恢复,体内的抗氧化物质正被急速消耗!若不及时补充,不仅症状加剧、病程延长,更可能引发严重或慢性后遗症。

本文将深入探讨抗氧化剂在疾病康复中的关键作用,并结合最新新冠肺炎研究,剖析感染应对策略。

抗氧化剂的双重功效

当细胞对抗病毒等外来入侵者时,会产生活性氧物质(ROS)。这些如同「微型手榴弹」的物质能诱导病毒细胞死亡,虽有助消灭病原体,却也难免误伤自身细胞[1]。抗氧化剂的首要功能就是中和ROS等自由基的伤害,保护我们的细胞[2]。

抗氧化剂不仅是防护盾,更是主动出击的战士。如谷胱甘肽及其前体NAC(乙醯半胱氨酸)便展现出抑制病毒复制的功效。一篇新冠肺炎研究综述指出:「值得注意的是,唯一病情严重且谷胱甘肽显著降低的患者仍处于危重状态,而其他维持中高谷胱甘肽水平的患者均已康复。」[3] 学者推测,随年龄增长而自然下降的抗氧化水平,可能是长者易出现新冠重症的关键因素[4]。

短期而言,抗氧化剂能减轻患病时的不适感——须知许多症状如疼痛、肿胀、发烧、流鼻水等,其实源自身体防御机制而非病毒本身。长期来看,抵抗ROS伤害更能预防多种慢性退化性疾病,包括癌症、呼吸系统、神经退行性及消化系统疾病[2]。

三大抗氧化来源

抗氧化剂可透过体内合成或外部补充获取,以下三种途径能有效提升水平:

  1. 均衡饮食, 摄取富含健康脂肪和彩色蔬果的饮食,可增加维他命C、E及多酚等强效植物化合物[2]。研究显示,以健康植物性食物为主的高质量饮食,能降低新冠肺炎感染风险与严重程度[5]。
  2. 口服补充剂, 若饮食不规律或营养不足,可考虑口服抗氧化剂。例如: 10万IU高剂量维他命D能强化患者呼吸功能[2] 525毫克姜黄素配2.5毫克胡椒碱(黑椒成分),助新冠患者血氧饱和度维持94%以上[6]
  3. 静脉注射治疗, 静脉输注抗氧化剂能加速康复。以静脉维他命C为例,其抗氧化特性可用于对抗呼吸系统感染中的「细胞因子风暴」(一种危及生命的全身性炎症反应)[7]。这正是多国将高剂量静脉维他命C纳入住院新冠患者治疗方案,并持续进行临床试验的原因[8]。

抗氧化剂一览

抗氧化剂种类繁多且功能各异,包括维他命、氨基酸、植物化学物(如多酚和类胡萝卜素),甚至褪黑激素等荷尔蒙。我们精选几种顶尖抗氧化剂及其应用方式:

  • 谷胱甘肽9-10

作为人体「抗氧化大师」,谷胱甘肽是呼吸道疾病康复的关键角色。虽然人体能自行合成,但患病期间极易耗竭,而维持高水平对抑制病毒复制至关重要。研究显示,谷胱甘肽不足的新冠患者预后较差。每周静脉输注谷胱甘肽,既能快速补充存量,也有助消除残留病毒活动与症状。

  • N-乙醯半胱氨酸(NAC)11

这种氨基酸衍生物是合成谷胱甘肽的前体,能有效增强抗病毒能力。 2020年科学综述指出:「NAC价格低廉、毒性极低、获FDA批准多年,有望改善新冠肺炎治疗策略。」可安全透过静脉注射、口服或吸入方式补充。

  • 高剂量维他命C 7,8,12

预防坏血病只需每日75-90毫克,但若要减轻ROS引起的炎症、保护肺组织及降低感染扩散风险,则需更高剂量。治疗级剂量的维他命C建议透过静脉输注,因肠道难以吸收足够剂量。目前多国正研究高剂量静脉维他命C对新冠治疗的成效。

 

这个长假期,正是运用抗氧化力量对抗病毒残余伤害的最佳时机!

欢迎联系我们的专业团队,量身订制最适合你的康复方案,释放健康潜能。

参考资料:

  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_cn/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,我们已探讨过即使完成新冠疫苗接种,持续强化免疫系统仍至关重要(详见全文)。人体免疫功能的优劣取决于多项健康指标,从营养摄取到运动习惯皆涵盖其中。要全面增强免疫防御力,必须采取整合式的生活型态策略。

让我们深入解析健康免疫系统的关键要素!

运动调节

研究证实,每周进行3次中等强度运动可能是最佳免疫处方[1-3]。规律运动能:降低慢性炎症反应、减少压力荷尔蒙(皮质醇)分泌、透过增加白血球循环来强化免疫监测功能,由于白血球肩负对抗感染的重任,这些免疫细胞的活性对于快速抵御病原体入侵至关重要。

运动还能显著提升巨噬细胞和淋巴细胞活性(透过I型干扰素IFN-I途径)。考虑到新冠病毒会特异性抑制IFN-I活性,维持规律运动习惯可能有助降低感染风险及疾病严重程度[2]。

值得关注的是,研究发现经常运动者在接受桑拿疗法时,所获得的免疫增强效果明显优于缺乏运动者[4]!4

精神健康

心理健康状态是整体健康(特别是免疫机能)的核心组成。统合分析显示,患有抑郁症、焦虑症、物质滥用和精神分裂症等心理疾病的新冠患者,其死亡率显著较高[5]。即便未达临床诊断标准,长期处于社交孤立、孤独感或慢性压力状态,同样会削弱免疫防御力[6,7]。

现阶段已有丰富的线上资源、专业书籍和行动应用程式可协助建立自我照护习惯,必要时亦可寻求专业心理咨询服务。

改善睡眠

人生约三分之一时间用于睡眠,其对健康的重要性不言而喻。大量研究一致表明,每晚睡眠少于6小时会导致:T淋巴细胞数量减少、自然杀手细胞(NK)活性降低、端粒长度缩短、炎症标记物(C反应蛋白和IL-6)浓度上升。与每日睡7-8小时者相比,睡眠不足5小时者出现鼻塞和呼吸道感染的机率明显增加[8]。

充足睡眠不仅能降低感染风险,更能优化疫苗接种后的免疫反应效果[9]。

营养管理

来自日常饮食或专业补充剂的关键营养素,为所有细胞(包含免疫系统)提供运作能量[10]。研究指出,以高品质植物性食物为主的饮食模式,与较低的新冠感染风险及疾病严重度密切相关[11]。

特别重要的免疫调节营养素包括:维他命A(3000-5000 IU)、维他命C(1000-2000 mg)、维他命D(2000 IU)、锌(30 mg)。这些营养素能有效预防呼吸道感染、调控炎症反应,并支持白血球生成与功能[12-14]。在某些国家,静脉注射维他命C已被纳入住院新冠患者的标准治疗方案,目前更有临床试验正在评估高剂量静脉维他命C的治疗潜力[15]。

若想进一步提升免疫防御,可考虑补充强效抗氧化剂谷胱甘肽。研究显示,谷胱甘肽缺乏可能是导致新冠重症和住院的独立风险因子[16]。了解更多新冠相关营养资讯请点击此处。

欢迎联系我们的专业团队,获取各项免疫支持服务,包含:静脉营养疗法、红外线桑拿、个人化营养咨询、药用级营养补充方案。

参考资料:

  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
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  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.
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  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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通过静脉注射提升你的健康 https://lifeclinic.com.hk/zh_cn/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/

我们明白——静脉点滴听起来颇为严肃。但实际上这是全球最安全、最广泛应用的治疗方式之一。每日有数百万人透过静脉点滴改善健康状态。我们认为这是一种兼具科学实证与多元效用的身体滋养方式。

静脉注射疗法的背景

若您联想到白色病房与匆忙护士扎针的场景,这并不意外。静脉点滴技术最早于1883年英国霍乱疫情期间发表,其历史悠久程度超乎想像。此后因其卓越的适用性、个人化程度与操作便利性,彻底改变医疗保健领域。

静脉注射的作用是什么?

简而言之,静脉点滴能快速输送水分、电解质及其他营养素或药物至体内,实现迅速有效的成果。因此其应用场景极其广泛——无论您是马拉松跑手、狂热派对爱好者还是癌症患者,住院时都可能接受静脉点滴治疗。

过去十年间,随着我们反思「若静脉点滴如此有益健康,为何非要等到重病才能使用?」,观念逐渐转变。在人们愈发重视健康与延长寿命的时代,健康优化与自我护理变得更具意义。

如今仅纽约就有超过十家静脉点滴诊所。这类点滴提供与医院相同的效益(不含药物输注),能带来即时及/或长远的健康益处。

 

静脉注射如何支持健康?

静脉点滴是输送多种必需营养素的理想工具,能透过以下方式促进健康:

  1. 比饮食调整或口服补充更快速纠正营养缺乏
  2. 输送高剂量营养素达到治疗效果
  3. 较口服补液更迅速实现水合作用与电解质平衡
  4. 输送抗氧化剂(如谷胱甘肽)或辅酶(如NAD+)等天然化合物以优化生理机能

 

静脉营养疗法提供高剂量维他命、矿物质及其他健康成分,有助改善睡眠、增强免疫力、抗衰老等多种健康状况。

欢迎联系我们了解更多健康疗法资讯。

 

参考资料:

  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
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    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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即使已接种疫苗,仍需守护免疫力 https://lifeclinic.com.hk/zh_cn/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/

新冠肺炎疫苗接种率正急速上升,但不少人仍对免疫力变化及感染风险存有疑问。本文综合多家权威卫生机构资讯,解析新冠肺炎「突破性感染」与免疫机制。

 

COVID-19疫苗如何运作? [1]1

所有新冠肺炎疫苗均透过引发对病毒特定成分的免疫反应来发挥作用。当接触新冠病毒时,免疫细胞能迅速识别并发动攻击。需特别注意,疫苗无法完全阻止病毒接触人体。

不同疫苗技术路径的差异:

  • mRNA疫苗(复必泰/莫德纳):含有病毒遗传物质,能指导细胞制造无害的病毒蛋白,完成任务后遗传物质会自然分解
  • Protein subunit vaccines (vaccines under development) 蛋白质次单位疫苗(研发中):含有新冠病毒的无害蛋白片段
  • 病毒载体疫苗(强生):以改造过的病毒携带新冠病毒物质,指导细胞制造特定蛋白后,遗传物质会自然分解

 

什么是突破性感染? [2]2

突破性感染是指接种疫苗后仍感染病原体的现象。所有疫苗均无法达到100%防护效果,此情况属于预期范围内。

早期数据显示突破性感染率约为5,000分之1,但最新研究显示完整接种者的感染率已升至约100分之1。

 

COVID-19突破性感染的风险因素

免疫系统衰弱是主要风险因素,成因包括:Causes of a weakened immune system:

  • Age: 年龄增长:免疫力随年龄下降,增加感染风险及新冠肺炎死亡率[3]3
  • C特定疾病或治疗:器官移植、爱滋病、部分癌症及化疗 these include organ transplants, HIV and some cancers and chemotherapy
  • Smoking: 吸烟习惯:长期吸烟损害呼吸功能,增加新冠肺炎易感性[4,5]4,5
  • 营养不良:缺乏关键营养素会削弱免疫力与抗感染能力[6] Malnutrition or nutritional deficiencies can result in lowered immunity and reduced resistance to infection6

最后,维护健康需要群体与个人双重努力:疫苗属于群体层面的防疫措施,而饮食与生活方式则是个人层面的免疫关键。

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

*本文仅作教育用途。欢迎联系我们了解更多香港新冠肺炎疫情资讯。

 

参考资料:

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

国际妇女节快乐!谨此向所有坚强而美丽的女性致意。今日我们不仅庆祝女性身份,更表彰全球女性在文化、政治和社会经济领域的卓越成就。女性特质既蕴含力量又包容脆弱,既需要勇气亦懂得奉献。

当代女性常需同时肩负多重角色——企业领袖、母亲、女儿与妻子。难怪许多女性步入四五十岁后,因长期照顾他人而忽略自身健康,陷入精力耗竭的困境。值此妇女节,特别梳理五大女性健康问题及对应营养策略:

代谢与体重管理

四十岁后女性常面临代谢减缓,导致体重增加、胰岛素阻抗、胆固醇与血压升高等问题。建议检测关键代谢指标:胰岛素、血糖、血脂与甲状腺功能。饮食需控制糖分与碳水化合物,多摄取彩色蔬果中的植物营养素与抗氧化剂,从油脂丰富鱼类获取Omega-3,并透过橄榄油、坚果补充单元不饱和脂肪。有氧运动助于燃烧脂肪;保健营养品可选:调控血糖的黄连素、管理胆固醇的植物固醇与Omega-3、稳定血压的镁与硝酸盐,维护心脏健康的白藜芦醇与辅酶Q10。

女性荷尔蒙失衡

四十岁起女性将面临荷尔蒙下降征兆:夜醒频繁、水肿与腹部肥胖。近五十岁围绝经期时,经期变短且不规律。此时潮热现象开始出现,当进入雌激素锐减的更年期,症状可能加剧影响睡眠。建议透过饮食与营养补充延缓荷尔蒙衰退:多摄取彩色蔬果中的多酚类、坚果中的单元不饱和脂肪、鱼油中的Omega-3抗发炎;有机大豆的植物雌激素能缓解雌激素下降症状;月见草油、姜黄素与Omega-3有助对抗炎症反应。

甲状腺功能异常

近年越来越多年轻女性确诊桥本氏甲状腺炎(自体免疫性甲状腺疾病)。甲状腺功能低下症状包括:体重增加、脱发、畏寒与经期紊乱。常规检查若仅检测游离甲状腺素(FT4)或促甲状腺激素(TSH)可能显示正常,但完整甲状腺检测会显示抗体偏高。此时需处理肠漏症、重金属毒性或食物敏感问题。压力导致的皮质醇变化也会影响甲状腺功能,建议采取高抗氧化饮食,缺碘者补充碘质。减压运动与适应原草本(如南非醉茄与红景天)有助维持皮质醇平衡;巴西坚果中的硒则能控制甲状腺抗体。

调整生育能力

随着职场成就提升,女性生育年龄逐渐推迟。然而卵子质量随年龄下降,加上工作压力、环境毒素与荷尔蒙失衡,使受孕难度增加。

除了均衡饮食,建议补充抗氧化剂与健康脂肪:摄取彩色蔬果中的植物营养素,酪梨、坚果中的单元不饱和脂肪。

若遇生育困难,应检测荷尔蒙水平、甲状腺功能、子宫内膜异位与多囊卵巢综合症。

提升卵子质量的抗氧化营养品包括:N-乙酰半胱氨酸、维他命C与E、谷胱甘肽及槲皮素。

预防乳腺癌

近年乳腺癌发病率持续上升,平均每八位女性就有一生可能确诊。虽好发于50岁后,但各年龄层皆可能罹患。早期发现预后良好,建议定期自我检查与临床筛检,尤其有家族史与基因倾向者。

肥胖女性风险较高,环境中的有机污染物与外源性雌激素也会增加风险。预防建议:采用高抗氧化饮食对抗细胞氧化损伤;选择有机无激素肉类避免外源性激素;避免塑料容器,改用玻璃或无BPA材质。促进雌激素代谢可多摄取高纤维十字花科蔬菜,补充西兰花苗萃取物或DIM(二吲哚甲烷)。

在庆祝女性成就的同时,让我们暂停忙碌脚步,重新审视自身健康。唯有保持最佳身体状态,我们才能更好地照顾家庭,在事业领域再创高峰。

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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高温治疗与癌症 https://lifeclinic.com.hk/zh_cn/hyperthermia-therapy-and-cancer/ Tue, 01 Jun 2021 13:33:17 +0000 http://lifeclinic.com.hk/ozone-therapy-2/

高温治疗(Hyperthermia Therapy),又名 “热疗法治疗”,是一种利用高温来刺激身体自然愈合机制的疗法。当我们的身体受到细菌或病毒感染时,会自然提高核心体温,以激活和动员免疫系统来对抗入侵的病原体。

高温治疗 是一种医疗治疗,涉及加热身体组织以帮助治疗各种身体不适和病症。

什么是高温治疗(Hyperthermia Therapy)?

高温 疗法被定义为体温高于正常水平。高温治疗是当您的体温超过40摄氏度时,这可能危及生命。通常,您的身体通过出汗来控制体温,这样可以降低体温。关于癌症,超高温治疗 是一种癌症治疗方法,通过将身体某些部位加热至高达50摄氏度的温度来进行治疗。

利用热量治疗疾病的技术已经存在了几百年,人类从土耳其浴室到现代桑拿中的出汗排毒。早在1891年,威廉·科利博士发表了一篇论文,探讨了如何在体内引发发热以刺激免疫反应,从而缓解癌症。

高温疗法如何治疗癌症?

研究表明,高温可以杀死和损害癌细胞,通常对正常细胞的损伤很小。通过杀死癌细胞和损害癌细胞蛋白质,高温疗法可能缩小肿瘤。多项临床试验研究了高温 疗法与放射治疗和化疗的结合。这些研究集中于多种癌症类型,包括肉瘤、黑色素瘤、头颈癌等。许多研究显示,当超热疗法与其他治疗结合时,肿瘤大小显著减少。但并非单靠高温治疗就能提高病人的生存率,还需要考虑饮食、生活方式、压力和补充剂等其他因素。

高温治疗

高温疗法的主要应用有两种类型:局部超热疗法和全身超热疗法。在局部超热疗法中,热量应用于小范围,通常是肿瘤所在区域。可能使用不同类型的能量,例如,使用外部应用装置围绕或靠近适当区域,以集中能量于肿瘤上以提高其温度。

全身高温 疗法用于治疗已经扩散到全身的转移性癌症,通过特制的高温治疗技术,将体温提高到45-50摄氏度,并 提高身体特定温度。

 

如需了解有关高温 疗法及功能医学在癌症治疗中的应用,请与我们联系。

参考资料:

  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_cn/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_cn/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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