Speaker: Lise Alschuler, ND.  This presentation will review radiation treatments and chemotherapy agents which can cause mucositis and intestinal toxicities. These pharmaceuticals include alkylating agents, antimetabolites, topoisomerase inhibitors, and microtubule inhibitors. Integrative strategies for managing oral and intestinal toxicities will be reviewed. Nutritional, lifestyle and botanical interventions will be highlighted with a review of the body of evidence and clinical application strategies for each. Examples of therapies to be discussed include glutamine, ginger, honey, olive leaf, topical essential oils, aloe vera, turmeric, green tea, charcoal, and zinc.

Related product: The PowerPoint for this recording is available here: 2022 Southwest Conference on Botanical Medicine: Conference Book Download (PDF)

  Also available in video (for purchase separately on Vimeo).

Continuing Education:

Naturopathic Physicians: This recording has been approved for 1.0 general and 0.5 PHARM CME credits by   

• Oregon Board of Naturopathic Medicine (OBNM)
• Arizona SCNM (Southwest College of Naturopathic Medicine)