Cancer

Cancer

There are more than 200 kinds of cancers, all unique in their symptoms, prognoses, and responses to standard treatments of care (chemotherapy, radiation, etc.). While these standard treatments are important in the fight against cancer, they can often bring their own health problems, including impairing the body’s healthy cells and causing inflammation. There are also times that these treatments can be ineffective. Therefore, many therapies have been developed to improve and assist these standard treatments. These are known as adjunct therapies, and at Re-Gen Fitness and Recovery, we have several of the most effective, evidence-based therapies to help in the fight against, and recovery from, cancer.

Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy 

Hyperbaric oxygen has been shown to improve the effectiveness of cancer treatments, while also protecting individuals from the negative health consequences of these treatment plans. Studies show that 25-50 HBOT sessions have the ability to increase the sensitivity of tumors to chemotherapy and radiation, leading to better treatment outcomes, while also protecting the body against some of their damaging effects. In one study, an average of 36 HBOT sessions led to a 50% improvement in symptoms related to radiation for prostate cancer. In another, 26 sessions significantly reduced the health issues related to radiation therapy, including bleeding, fatigue, and number of visits to the hospital. Although research is limited, HBOT studies alone have also shown promise in the ability to induce the death of cancer cells, as well as when used in conjunction with other cancer treatment methods. It should be noted that it was once hypothesized that HBOT could increase the growth of cancer cells, however this has been conclusively determined through research that not only does HBOT not do this, but rather it has the potential to disrupt cancer cell growth. 

Pulsed Electromagnetic Field Therapy 

Pulsed electromagnetic field therapy has been shown to improve the efficacy of cancer treatments when used as an adjuvant therapy. One study has shown that regular PEMF use reduces the growth of invasive breast cancer cells. Another study demonstrated that PEMF use was able to increase the death of cancerous cells by 15% compared to controls, while preserving the life of healthy cells. A study on carcinoma cells demonstrated that PEMF damages the health and growth of cancer cells by 28%. Research with PEMF alone as a treatment for cancer is still progressing, but as an adjuvant therapy, it demonstrates its ability to reduce the side effects of standard care, while also weakening cancerous cells.

Targeted Nutritional Supplementation 

At Re-Gen we utilize high quality nutritional supplements that can be used to prevent and combat cancer and aid in the success of standard cancer treatments. Our Heart Health Blend, which contains Flaxseed Oil, Conjugated Linoleic Acid (CLA) and Beta Carotene has been shown to have beneficial effects in treating cancerous cells and tumors. In fact, one study demonstrated that a diet with 10% flaxseed had a 63% reduction of tumors compared to controls. Anti-inflammatory nutrients have also been found to aid in the prevention and treatment of cancer. Vitamins such as Vitamin E and B12, as well as other flavonoid containing compounds like grape seed extract, beet root powder, chlorella, cocoa bean extract, turmeric and glutathione (all found in our Inflammation Blend) have been shown to decrease tumor growth, aid in DNA repair, and reduce inflammation throughout the body. Cancer and its treatment plan can also disrupt diet, impairing a healthy gut. At Re-Gen, we have a Gut Health Blend that contains important B vitamins, amino acids, and prebiotics to maintain and improve digestion and gut health. 

Guided Fitness with Recovery

The health benefits of fitness are extensive and can improve the health and feelings of wellbeing of those with cancer. However, when combating cancer, individuals often experience fatigue, poor health, and pain, which hinders their ability to participate in regular physical activity. At Re-Gen, we have vast experience in guiding individuals with cancer in a fitness plan that allows them to maintain their strength, improve their health, and enhance their ability to fight against and recover from cancer. We utilize custom and regularly supervised exercise programs that meet you where you are, and we pair this with our recovery therapies, allowing you to gain the benefits of exercise (increased strength, bone density, cellular health, flexibility, etc.), while our recovery therapies combat the effects of weakness, fatigue and pain.