C/R Support

☯ Chemotherapy/radiation support: side effects and adverse reactions associated with these treatments
☯ Myasthenia gravis
☯ Chronic fatigue syndrome
☯ Prolapse of organs such as the stomach, rectum, uterus and bladder
☯ Anorexia and wasting syndrome

☯Chemoprotective and radioprotective benefits to prevent, minimize, or reverse adverse reactions associated with chemotherapy or radiation
☯Immunostimulant effect to increase both specific and non-specific immunity
☯Hematopoietic function to increase the production of red blood cells

☯ C/R Support is not designed to treat cancer or replace chemotherapy and radiation. Its main focus is to complement chemotherapy and radiation treatments by strengthening the overall constitution of the patient and minimize the side effects.

☯ This formula is contraindicated in cases of excessive heat, damp heat, infection or inflammation.
☯ This herbal formula contains herbs that invigorate blood circulation, such as Radix Angelicae Sinensis. Therefore, patients who are on anticoagulant or antiplatelet therapies, such as Coumadin (warfarin), should use this formula with caution, or not at all, as there may be a higher risk of bleeding and bruising.

☯ The safety status of using Dang Gui (Radix Angelicae Sinensis) in individuals with hormone-dependent cancer is unclear. According to one reference, use of Dang Gui (Radix Angelicae Sinensis) is not associated with thickening of the endometrium or vaginal cell maturation, both of which would indicate an estrogenic effect.
Furthermore, there is no confirmation of the presence of a phytoestrogen component or effect on hormone-dependent cancer when ferulic acid is evaluated as the main component of Dang Gui (Radix Angelicae Sinensis). According to another reference, the water extract of Dang Gui (Radix Angelicae Sinensis) has a weak estrogen-agonistic activity to stimulate the growth of breast cancer cells (MCF-7). In summary, due to conflicting and insufficient data, use of Radix Angelicae Sinensis in patients with hormone-dependent cancer warrants caution pending further study.

☯ Eat a variety of fresh, organic fruits and vegetables of all colors.
☯ Incorporate more high fiber whole grains and nuts into the diet.
☯ Drink warm or hot liquids with meals. Putting cold and ice on any part of the body will immediately constrict the flow of blood to that region. Similarly, drinking cold or iced drinks with meals will hinder the natural peristaltic movements of the digestive system.
☯ Foods with antioxidant effects, such as vitamin A, C and E are beneficial as they neutralize the free radicals and minimize damage to cells. Beneficial foods include citrus fruits, carrots, green leafy vegetables, and green tea.
☯ Chew food completely and thoroughly. The digestive tract can process and absorb smaller pieces of food much better than food that is incompletely chewed. Larger pieces of food can lead to incomplete digestion and digestive discomfort.
☯ Always eat breakfast. According to the TCM clock, the most optimal time for the digestive system is in the morning from 8 to 10 a.m.

☯ Give the body two to three hours between the last meal of the day and bedtime. During sleep, the digestive system slows down as well. Make sure the body has adequate time to digest the food before going into sleep mode.

☯ If the patient is allergic to any food or feels uncomfortable after eating certain foods, avoid eating them.

☯ Avoid fast food, processed foods, junk food, artificial sugars, and carbonated drinks. Stay away from meat, greasy food, alcohol, caffeine, dairy products (except for unsweetened low-fat yogurt), tap water, iron supplements and vegetables and fruits with pesticides.

☯ For patients who have breast cancer, the following foods are especially beneficial: all mushrooms, whole grains, broccoli, brussel sprouts, cabbage, cauliflower, yellow/orange vegetables (carrots, pumpkins, squash, sweet potatoes), fresh garlic, onions, fresh berries, apples, cherries, grapes, and plums.

☯ Ginger can always be used to relieve nausea. Boil ten slices of ginger for five minutes and mix with brown sugar. Slices of fresh ginger can also be chewed or sucked on for a stronger and immediate effect.

☯ The Spleen is responsible for generating post-natal qi and good Spleen function also contributes to a healthy immune system. Foods that damage the Spleen should be avoided:

• Avoid any and all foods that contain sugar, such as cake, dessert, candy, chocolate, canned juice, soft drinks, caffeinated drinks, stevia, sugar substitutes, agave, xylitol, and corn syrup.
• Avoid raw or uncooked meats, such as sashimi, sushi, steak tartar, and seared meat. Minimize consumption of foods that are cooling in nature, including tofu, tomato, celery, asparagus, bamboo, seaweed, kelp, bitter melon, cucumber, gourd, luffa, eggplant, winter melon, watermelon, honeydew, citrus, oranges, guava, grapefruit, pineapple, plums, pear, banana, papaya, white radish, mustard leaf, potherb mustard, Chinese kale, napa, bamboo sprout. Do not eat foods straight from the refrigerator.
  Long-term intake of cold fruits and vegetables like the ones listed above may be damaging to the Spleen. The cooling property of foods can be neutralized by cooking or
  adding 20 pieces of Gou Qi Zi (Fructus Lycii).

☯ Avoid carbohydrates like white rice or bread as they may produce dampness.
☯ No seafood especially shellfish, like crabs, oyster, scallops, clams, lobster and shrimp (they enter the yangming Stomach channel).
☯ Avoid fermented foods like cheese or fermented tofu.
☯ Do not eat dairy products, such as milk, cream, yogurt, cheese, and ice cream.
☯ No lamb, beef, goose or duck.

☯Avoid fried or greasy foods.

☯ Warm and hot foods that damage qi and yin should be avoided, such as:

• Avoid certain fruits like mango and durian that produce heat.
• Avoid spicy foods and stimulants like coffee, alcohol, and energy drinks.
• Avoid spicy/pungent/aromatic vegetables such as pepper, garlic, onions, basil, rosemary, cumin, funnel, anise, leeks, chives, scallions, thyme, saffron, wormwood, mustard, chili pepper, and wasabi.
• Avoid food and drinks with artificial coloring.
• Consume as few meat products as possible. Do not eat processed meats, such as lunch meats, hot dogs and sausages, as they contain nitrites that are associated with inflammation and chronic disease.

☯ Avoid radiation from microwaves and limit prolonged exposure to appliances with high electromagnetic output, such as television, computer monitors, electric stoves, cellular phones, and other popular electronic devices.
☯ Relax, exercise regularly (tai chi chuan * tai ji quan], qi gong or yoga). Maintain a positive outlook on life.
☯ Avoid the consumption of alcohol and exposure to tobacco or nicotine in any form.
☯ Avoid stress and anxiety whenever possible. They suppress the immune system, slow down the metabolic process, and foster the development of cancer.
☯ Avoid wearing tight bras, which can cut off lymphatic flow, obstruct elimination of toxins and increase risk of tumor growth.
☯ Sleep by 10:00 p.m. In TCM, 11:00 p.m. to 1:00 a.m. is when the yin shifts to yang. It is crucial for the body to be at rest during this time for optimal health.

Take 3 to 4 capsules three times daily as a maintenance dose. Dosage may be increased to 5 to 6 capsules three times daily for cancer patients receiving chemotherapy, or radiation treatments.

C/R Support should be taken on an empty stomach with warm water for maximum effectiveness. Honey can also be added to enhance the taste of the herbs, tonify qi and harmonize the middle jiao.

Rhizoma Atractylodis Macrocephalae
Pericarpium Citri Reticulatae
Radix Angelicae Sinensis
Radix Rehmanniae
Cordyceps
Fructus Lycii
Radix Astragali
Ganoderma
Radix Ophiopogonis
Radix et Rhizoma Ginseng
Calyx Kaki
Radix et Rhizoma Glycyrrhizae Praeparata cum Melle
Caulis Bambusae in Taenia