Breast Cancer Part 2: Etiolgy, Pattern Differentiation & Adjunctive Therapies From a Chinese Medicine Perspective

Karen Christensen, L.Ac.

Karen earned her Masters degree at the Santa Barbara College of Oriental Medicine in 2006, she is board certified in acupuncture and herbal medicine by the California Acupuncture Board, National Certification Commission for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine, and the State of Colorado. For most of her career, she has worked with patients suffering from chronic neurological, immunological, and hormonal conditions. She has specialized training in neurological rehabilitation and cancer therapy in both children and adults, as well as hormone balancing and stress related health issues. She has also specialized in nutritional therapy for the past 10+ years. Karen has worked in a variety of integrated clinics amongst medical doctors, chiropractors, naturopathic physicians, and nurses. She combines a solid Chinese medical foundation with an integrative approach, using her knowledge of nutrition, lab testing, and supplements to benefit her patients. She lives with her husband and two children in Colorado. Grasshopper asked Karen: What is your favorite herbal formula and why? "My favorite herbal formula is Gan Mai Da Zao Tang. Simple, yes. And that is why I love it. So many patients come into my office with a long list of supplements, herbs, and medications that they are currently taking. I have seen the simplicity of this Rx help to shift patients in a positive direction without adding yet more complex pharmacology to their systems. Sometimes even in medicine, less is more."