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Treatment for cancer nearly always comes with side effects, but don't despair! Whether you are going through treatment now or have lingering symptoms from past treatment, Side Eff*cks episodes give you practical advice to prevent or relieve some of the side effects that come with treatment.
Jan. 10, 2024

Joint Pain: Strategies for Relief

Joint pain is common, but that doesn't mean you have to suffer! There are so many natural remedies to control and relieve the discomfort. Whether you are preventing joint pain during treatment or you have ongoing arthritis-ty...

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July 26, 2023

Diarrhea Revisited

This isn't a sexy topic but darn it, someone has to talk about it! We naturopathic doctors don't shy away from sh*t talk. In fact, we encourage it! We're rereleasing this episode because there's a slew of newer oral agents …

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July 27, 2022

Hair Changes (The Return of Side Eff@cks)

Hair changes from treatment for cancer are common. Listen as Tina & Leah discuss what to expect, including which drugs lead to hair loss, how to reduce your risk, nutrients involved in hair regrowth, and ways to support hair ...

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July 20, 2022

Skin & Nail Changes (The Return of Side Eff@cks)

Skin & nail changes can happen with chemotherapy, radiation, oral drugs, and immune-directed therapies for cancer. There are ways to lower your risk with natural agents and simple measures. Tune in to hear two naturopathic ph...

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July 13, 2022

Chemotherapy Induced Peripheral Neuropathy (The Return of Side Eff@ck…

Nerve damage from chemotherapy can lead to lingering effects after treatment. There are several natural agents that can help. But, some can actually make it worse too! Listen in while Tina & Leah discuss how to prevent chemot...

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March 16, 2022

Diarrhea: The Return of Side Eff@¢ks!

In this episode of Side Eff@¢ks, Tina and Leah talk about poo that just won’t quit—diarrhea. No matter what the cause, this episode offers tips and advice about what you can do to normalize your bowel function. Nearly every c...

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March 9, 2022

Constipation: The Return of Side Eff@¢ks!

Do you have issues with constipation? If so, today is your lucky day! This podcast is all about the sticky business of stuck bowels. In our first episode of The Return of Side Eff@¢ks , we covered the basics of …

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March 2, 2022

Bowel Changes: The Return of Side Eff@¢ks

Cancer treatments can be rough on the gut. The symptoms during and after treatment are no laughing matter (although well-timed potty humor can certainly be therapeutic, don't you think?). In this episode, Tina and Leah talk p...

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Oct. 21, 2021

Side Eff#%ks: Part 2 More Sleep Disturbances

Sleep disturbances may affect 40% of cancer survivors up to five years post treatment. In Episode 9 of Side Eff#%ks pod, Tina and Leah covered the causes of sleep disturbances and sleep hygiene, and now in Episode 10, they re...

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Oct. 13, 2021

Side Eff#%ks: Part 1 Sleep Disturbances

Good quality sleep is always important, but it becomes especially precious following a cancer diagnosis. A good night's sleep supports our immune system, our mood, and so much more. It helps our body and mind heal. Anxiety, d...

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Oct. 6, 2021

Side Eff#%ks: Mouth Sores & Taste Changes

We're continuing with our theme of things that make our life miserable...I mean side effects from cancer treatment. Mouth sores and taste changes can greatly affect quality of life when going through treatment for cancer. Tin...

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Sept. 29, 2021

Side Eff#%ks: Nausea & Vomiting

It's here! The first in what we hope to be many episodes on cancer treatment-related side effects. The most common questions we get have to do with integrative oncology approaches to managing common, and not so common, side e...

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Sept. 8, 2021

Hot Flashes: Part 3 Talkin’ ‘bout More Treatments

How exciting, the last installment of the Hot Flash pod is here! In this episode, we cover common and not-so-common nutritional supplements that we've used with our patients and some we have only heard about. We also share so...

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Sept. 8, 2021

Hot Flashes: Part 2 Talkin’ ‘bout Treatments

This is a hot topic, don't you think? In this episode, we start to talk about ways to address hot flashes, including the pros and cons of some of the most popular drugs and phytoestrogens, and how they may or …

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Sept. 2, 2021

Hot Flashes: Part 1 Talkin’ ‘bout Triggers

Why does something as simple as a scoop of ice cream set off hot flashes in some people? Hot flashes are a common side effect of cancer treatments, especially hormonal cancers like breast and prostate. In this episode, Tina a...

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