Khara Lucius, N.D., FABNO

Khara Lucius, N.D., has been working as a naturopathic doctor since 2005. She completed her Bachelor of Science degree in biological sciences at Ohio University in Athens, Ohio. After earning her doctorate degree at Southwest College of Naturopathic Medicine in Tempe, Arizona, she started a general naturopathic medical practice in Manchester, New Hampshire, where she practiced for six years. She also spent three years on staff at the Mental Health Center of Greater Manchester, seeing patients with psychiatric and mood conditions.

In 2011 she joined the naturopathic staff at Cancer Treatment Centers of America at Midwestern Regional Medical Center, where she specialized in integrative care for oncology patients. She has been a Fellow of the American Board of Naturopathic Oncology since 2013.

She has been working at the Center for Integrative Medicine at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center since 2018. Her areas of special interest include wellness and prevention, supportive oncology care, digestive conditions, diabetes care, women’s and men’s health, autoimmune diseases, thyroid health, and assisting those dealing with other chronic illnesses.

She is well versed in integrating care with medical doctors, counselors, dietitians, chiropractors, massage therapists, and other healthcare providers to help achieve the best outcomes for her patients.

She is a past board member of both the New Hampshire State Board of Naturopathic Examiners, and the Illinois Association of Naturopathic Physicians. She is a member of the Oncology Association of Naturopathic Physicians.

Publications and Presentations

Application of an Integrative Medicine Model in Pancreatic Cancer

Integrative Therapies and Cardiovascular Disease in the Breast Cancer Population: A Review, Part 1.

Integrative Therapies and Cardiovascular Disease in the Breast Cancer Population: A Review, Part 2.

Combining immunotherapy and natural immune stimulants: mechanisms and clinical implications.

Nutritional and Botanical Approaches for Cognitive Health—Part 1

Nutritional and Botanical Approaches for Cognitive Health—Part 2

Diet, Botanical Medicine, and Nutraceuticals for Chronic Kidney Disease

Botanical Medicine and Phytochemicals in Healthy Aging and Longevity—Part 1

Botanical Medicine and Phytochemicals in Healthy Aging and Longevity—Part 2

Medicinal Mushrooms: Current Use in Clinical Practice

Dietary Lectins: Gastrointestinal and Immune Effects

Nutritional and Botanical Approaches for Osteoarthritis

Nutritional and Botanical Approaches for Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver Disease

“Brain Fog”: Exploring a Symptom Commonly Encountered in Clinical Practice

Intermittent Fasting

Nutritional and Botanical Approaches for Inflammatory Bowel Disease

Nutritional Considerations in Colorectal Cancer Prevention

Botanical Medicines and Phytochemicals in Colorectal Cancer Prevention

Diet, Nutritional Supplements, and Botanical Medicine in Polycystic Ovary Syndrome

Heart Rate Variability and Integrative Therapies

Diet and Nutritional Supplements for Psoriasis

Migraine Headache: Dietary Approaches and Nutritional Supplements

Melatonin Beyond Sleep, Part I: An Overview

Melatonin Beyond Sleep, Part II: Focus on Oncology

Integrative Medicine in the Management of Hypertension

Sleep Apnea: Multimodal Approaches with Clinical Evidence

Nutrients and Botanical Medicines in Systemic Lupus Erythematosus

Novel and Emerging Markers of Chronic or Low-Grade Inflammation

Integrative Therapies During the Active Surveillance of Prostate Cancer

Andrographis: Immune Modulating and Anti-Inflammatory Effects

Cancer-Related Fatigue: Integrative Medicine Approaches

Non-Pharmacological Interventions for Age-Related Sarcopenia

Botanical Medicines and Phytonutrients in the Management of Menopausal Hot Flashes

Natural Substances in the Adjuvant Therapy of Depression

Osteoporosis: Complementary and Integrative Approaches