Dr. James Laporta Inc.

14/03/2021

13/03/2021

Cancer can take away all of my physical abilities. It cannot touch my mind, it cannot touch my heart, and it cannot touch my soul.”

06/03/2021

Are you over the age of 45 years. Consider the following.

05/03/2021

How to be more mindful!

Anyone can incorporate more mindfulness into their everyday lives—you don’t need any special tools or formal training. All you have to do is pay attention to what’s going on right here, right now. A few ways to do this include:

Taking a walk:

While doing this, don’t get lost in your thoughts. Instead, direct your attention to the sights, sounds, and smells around you.

Slowing down and breathing:

Sit quietly for a few minutes, and simply pay attention to how you inhale and exhale.

Doing something you love:

Listen to a favorite song, read an engrossing book, or take time for a favorite hobby. It’s hard to worry about cancer when you’re actively enjoying something else.

Refocusing your thoughts:

Even while doing the things mentioned above, negative thoughts might come up. When they do, resist the urge to get sucked in. Focus instead on something that’s happening in the present—what your feet feel like on the ground, how the sun or wind feels on your face, or even just on your breathing. After a minute or two, the thought might fade away.

Finally, work on being mindful every day—even when you’re feeling fine. Practicing mindfulness when you’re not stressed can make it easier to tap into those same skills when you’re anxious or upset.

“Over time, you’ll get better at not automatically jumping to those ‘what-if’ thoughts,”

03/03/2021

We hold your hand and heart through your healing journey, offering you the best treatments where necessary, and ensuring that you are fully supported throughout your patient journey with us!

To find out more or to book a consultation on 021 205 0590

24/02/2021

The role of tumor testing!
Here’s what is known: Understanding what type of mutation a patient has might affect how their cancer is treated. That’s where tumor testing comes in. “It’s more routine now for oncologists to send a section of a tumor off to have it analyzed for mutations. “The point is to try and find a mutation that’s driving the tumor to inhibit the pathway and to slow down or stop the growth of the tumor.”

For example, PARP inhibitors—medications that block an enzyme used by cells to repair damage to their DNA—can help make BRCA1 and BRCA2 mutations more sensitive to chemotherapy. Patients who have germline mutations can also consult with a genetic specialist to learn how their genes might affect other family members’ cancer risks.

We have a lot to learn about the way mutations affect cancer risk and how certain mutations can change the way patients respond to treatment. However, the current knowledge about mutation types and how they form is an important start.

At Malachite Center we always strive to find the best solution for you. Please do not hesitate to give us call.

23/02/2021

Healing is more than the chemicals or natural medicines that we ingest, more than just closing our eyes and believing in a cure, it takes hard work stripping down the layers, confronting limitations, and remembering the essence of who we are.
This is a message to all cancer warriors who choose to become the captain of their ship, actively engaging with treatments, taking authority over the choices they make and in how they want to live life, beyond cancer.

18/02/2021

Healing is more than the chemicals or natural medicines that we ingest, more than just closing our eyes and believing in a cure, it takes hard work stripping down the layers, confronting limitations and remembering the essence of who we are.

This is a message to all cancer warriors who choose to become the captain of their ship, actively engaging with treatments, taking authority over the choices they make and in how they want to live life, beyond cancer.

Take the Power Back!

16/02/2021

At Malachite, we look at cancer uniquely. We understand cancer to be a multifaceted disease, and therefore we treat it this way. We work alongside oncologists, radiologists, and surgeons and in putting together your personalised treatment plan we consider your genetics, diet, your bodily constitution, conventional medicine, natural medicine, counselling, and physiotherapy. Our approach is holistic and integrative and couched in love, understanding, and care. Contact us to find out how we can help you: [email protected] +27 (21) 205 0590

15/02/2021

The Placebo Effect: A beneficial effect produced by a placebo drug or treatment, which cannot be attributed to the properties of the placebo itself, and must therefore be due to the patient's belief in that treatment. The wonder of this is the powerful impact that our minds and belief systems have on our own healing.

13/02/2021

We Care, Help and Support!

Give us a call on 021 205 0590