Diarrhea Revisited

07/26/23 • 44 min

The Cancer Pod: Integrative Medicine Talk

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 that cause loose stool and/or diarrhea. Listen in as Tina and Leah help you understand how it happens and what you can do about it.
Diarrhea management handout from equalhope.org

Managing chemotherapy-induced diarrhea

Recipes from Cancer Support Community website

Chemotherapy-Induced Constipation and Diarrhea: Pathophysiology, Current and Emerging Treatments

Charcoal for diarrhea from Irinotecan (CPT-11)

Probiotics for diarrhea from Irinotecan (CPT-11)

An examination of the effect of castor oil packs on constipation in the elderly (abstract only)

Transdermal absorption of castor oil (it was the Meridian Institute, not Heritage!)

Unofficial Theme Song: L7 Sh*tlist

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Managing chemotherapy-induced diarrhea

Recipes from Cancer Support Community website

Chemotherapy-Induced Constipation and Diarrhea: Pathophysiology, Current and Emerging Treatments

Charcoal for diarrhea from Irinotecan (CPT-11)

Probiotics for diarrhea from Irinotecan (CPT-11)

An examination of the effect of castor oil packs on constipation in the elderly (abstract only)

Transdermal absorption of castor oil (it was the Meridian Institute, not Heritage!)

Unofficial Theme Song: L7 Sh*tlist

Support the show

THANK YOU for listening!

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The Truth About...Repurposed Drugs to Treat Cancer

Drug repurposing is using a drug previously approved for one condition to treat an entirely different condition (like cancer). In cancer care, repurposed drugs are usually gentler than FDA-approved cancer treatments. They include common drugs for diabetes, high blood pressure, infections, and more. Tina & Leah talk about who should consider this strategy and some of the most commonly used repurposed drugs.
Repurposing Drugs in Oncology- ReDo Project link
The Anticancer Fund
Care Oncology Clinic (we have no affiliation!) - good info & access to repurposed drugs
Thorough review of mechanisms for repurposed drugs in cancer
Cimetidine- early study suggesting benefit in colorectal cancer
Review of cimetidine in colorectal cancer
Review of better blood sugar regulation leading to better outcomes in cancer care
Metformin- early study suggesting benefit in ovarian cancer

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Slay Stress with Adaptogens: Supplements 101

Adaptogens are all the rage, making their way into popular pick-me-up products (looking at you, Monster energy drinks). Many different plants are adaptogens (Ashwaganda, Ginseng, Rhodiola, etc), but should these plants really be taken willy-nilly? Tina & Leah give you the low down on adaptogens, including their uses, side effects, and some contraindications.
What's an adaptogen? "a natural substance considered to help the body adapt to stress and to exert a normalizing effect upon bodily processes. A well-known example is ginseng." Tune in to learn more!
Learn more about Ginseng
Technical paper on Asian and American ginsengs
Schisandra Herbalgram from American Botanical Council
The difference between red and white Panax ginseng

ASCO study on ginseng and cancer-related fatigue
American (Wisconsin) ginseng from the source

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