Victoria Fortner Talks About Cancer
Cancer: A Look at Conventional and Alternative TherapiesIn this clip from the DVD, Victoria begins to discuss the use of herbs for treating cancer:In this DVD, Victoria Fortner presents information about the different approaches to cancer. She offers a critique of the strengths and weaknesses of conventional therapies. She speaks at length about herbs that can be used as adjunct therapy including immune enhancing herbs, apoptogenic herbs, anti-inflammatory herbs and anti-cancer herbs. She also emphasizes the importance of good nutrition and it’s importance in strengthening the body to better combat cancer. Finally she talks about other complementary therapies and modalities such as rest, massage, meditation, yoga, positive attitude, imaging, singing and focus. Time: 1hr 45min Cost: $20.00 
This is Victoria Fortner
Victoria G. Fortner, RH (AHG) (PeatohahNape Tamsah), of Shawnee and Scot /Irish descent, is trained in allopathic and Traditional Indigenous medicine. She has been practicing herbal medicine since 1972 and is the owner of Shawnee Moon Herbaceuticals She has served on the board of the American Herbalist Guild, Inside Dharma, Living Insights and Earth Circle. Victoria is listed in the International Who's Who in Medicine, Second Edition (1995) and has acted as Herbal Consultant to the Missouri Botanical Gardens / Shaw Arboretum on their Osage Garden project. Her corn doll artwork is part of the permanent collection in the National Museum of the American Indian/ Smithsonian Institute, Washington, DC. She also volunteers in the Missouri prison system as a spiritual advisor for Native American inmates As a lecturer, she travels nationally presenting information and workshops on Native American history, culture and tradition and on all phases of herbal medicine (recognition, gathering, processing, formulation and application). Ms. Fortner derives her knowledge from both Native and non-Native traditions of herbology, and with her strong medical background, offers presentations that speak to all levels of interest. She is an indigenous dancer, storyteller, counselor, award-winning artist and craft-person. Victoria has been published both nationally and internationally with numerous articles addressing both alternative health and Native American concerns. Find out more about Victoria and Shawnee Moon Herbaceuticals |
