Mistletoe Therapy for Cancer Support
Evidence-Based Natural Cancer Support
At Paracelsus Natural Family Health Center in Pasadena and Redlands, we provide mistletoe therapy as a powerful complementary treatment for cancer patients. Mistletoe extract is probably the best studied alternative therapy for cancer and one of the most effective natural approaches. While it is widely used in Europe – 40% of all cancer patients in Germany use some form of mistletoe therapy – its use is not yet common in the United States, most likely because it is an injected therapy.
Dr. Simon Barker, N.D. has been using mistletoe preparations with cancer patients for over 20 years, making him one of the most experienced practitioners of this therapy in Southern California. He collaborates closely with oncologists, surgeons, and other healthcare providers to safely integrate mistletoe therapy into comprehensive cancer care plans.
What Makes Our Mistletoe Therapy Different
Extensive Clinical Experience – Dr. Barker brings over two decades of hands-on experience with mistletoe therapy, providing deep understanding of optimal protocols, patient responses, and effective integration with conventional treatments.
Tree-Specific Selection – We use mistletoe grown on different trees for different types and stages of cancer. Mistletoes from different trees have different characteristics in terms of their constituents, which is clinically important. Trees used most commonly include apple, pine, oak, fir, and ash.
Coordinated Cancer Care – We work directly with your oncology team to ensure mistletoe therapy safely complements your conventional treatments like chemotherapy, radiation, surgery, or immunotherapy without interference.
Evidence-Based Protocols – Our treatment recommendations are grounded in scientific research showing improved survival times in a variety of cancers and enhanced effectiveness and tolerability of conventional therapies for cancer.
How Mistletoe Therapy Works
Initial Comprehensive Assessment – We conduct a thorough review of your cancer diagnosis, current treatment plan, and overall health status to develop a personalized mistletoe therapy protocol that complements your conventional care.
Active Treatment Support – During your mistletoe therapy, we provide regular monitoring and protocol adjustments, working closely with your oncology team to ensure optimal integration with chemotherapy, radiation, or other treatments.
Recovery and Long-Term Support – We continue supporting your health throughout your cancer journey, adjusting mistletoe protocols as your treatment needs change and focusing on immune system optimization and quality of life enhancement.
Research-Based Mechanisms We Utilize
Our mistletoe therapy harnesses multiple bioactive compounds that work together against cancer: glycoproteins (mistletoe lectins) that inhibit ribosomal protein synthesis and induce apoptosis while increasing Natural Killer cell activity, polypeptides (viscotoxins) that activate macrophages and increase phagocytosis, peptides that activate macrophages, polysaccharides that stimulate Th1 immune response, and oligosaccharides that increase NK cell activity.
Mistletoe plants are harvested twice yearly in summer and winter, as mistletoe lectin activity is highest in winter while viscotoxin activity peaks in summer. This seasonal approach ensures optimal therapeutic potency in our preparations.
Benefits of Mistletoe Therapy
Research and clinical experience demonstrate that mistletoe therapy may significantly improve survival times in various cancer types and stages, enhance the effectiveness and tolerability of conventional treatments like chemotherapy and radiation, reduce treatment-related side effects including fatigue, nausea, and pain, optimize immune system function and Natural Killer cell activity, improve overall quality of life during cancer treatment, and support the body’s natural healing processes throughout your cancer journey.
Multiple studies show that patients receiving mistletoe therapy often experience better treatment tolerance, allowing them to complete their full conventional treatment protocols with fewer interruptions.
Ready to Learn More About Mistletoe Therapy?
Dr. Barker’s extensive experience with mistletoe therapy provides cancer patients at all stages of treatment with evidence-based natural support that enhances conventional care while addressing the whole person.
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Questions about mistletoe therapy?
Call either office to discuss how this proven natural therapy can complement your current treatment plan and support your commitment to comprehensive cancer care.
Call either office to discuss how this proven natural therapy can complement your current treatment plan and support your commitment to comprehensive cancer care.