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Alternative Breast Cancer Treatments

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When diagnosed with breast cancer, many people feel helpless and

out of control. Suddenly inundated with doctors and treatment

decisions that are difficult to understand, it’s easy to feel

that you no longer control your own health or destiny. More and

more, however, breast cancer patients are turning to alternative

therapies as an adjunct to traditional treatments.

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Alternative Breast Cancer Treatments

Copyright © 2006 Marcus Stout

Golden Moon Tea

http://www.GoldenMoonTea.com

When diagnosed with breast cancer, many people feel helpless and

out of control. Suddenly inundated with doctors and treatment

decisions that are difficult to understand, it " s easy to feel

that you no longer control your own health or destiny. More and

more, however, breast cancer patients are turning to alternative

therapies as an adjunct to traditional treatments.

These are decisions and treatments that the patient can control

and even administer themselves, giving back some control over

their health.

Few patients opt for alternative therapies alone. The vast

majority still undergo chemotherapy or radiation and sometimes a

lumpectomy or mastectomy. But, studies have shown that there are

several alternative therapies that can be effective. In

particular, these alternative therapies often have the ability to

make the traditional treatments more effective.

If you " re a breast cancer patient, you may want to consider

adding alternative therapies to your current medical regimen.

Following are some of the most effective therapies to consider:

Green Tea

Tea leaves contain catechins, part of the flavan-3-ol class of

flavonoids, which are anti-oxidants. EGCG is one of the

catechins contained in tea, and is a potent anti-oxidant.

Anti-oxidants have been shown to slow down the aging process, and

prevent diseases, including cancer. However, more recent studies

have shown that the EGCG and polyphenols in green tea may make

traditional breast cancer treatments more effective.

There have been several studies that have shown that chemotherapy

drugs commonly used to treat breast cancer appear in higher

concentration in cancerous cells when green tea is administered

along with the drugs. The green tea makes the cancer cells less

resistant to the drug, so that it can be more effective.

Green tea is also helpful for treating cancer because it seems to

slow down the progression of the disease. Cancer cells appear to

stop growing and replicating when green tea is part of the

treatment regimen. It is believed that green tea may be effective

in preventing metastasis of cancer.

Diet

Watching your diet carefully while you " re undergoing cancer

treatment can also be an effective way to treat your disease

naturally. First of all, you should ensure that your diet is rich

in anti-oxidants. This includes eating a lot of fruits and

vegetables, and including " power " foods like blueberries,

pomegranates, and tomatoes. In addition, as mentioned above,

green tea is also a good way to improve the number of

anti-oxidants in your diet. It is also important to increase the

fiber in your diet. This will happen automatically if you

increase your intake of fresh fruits and vegetables. However,

eliminating white flour and replacing it with whole grains will

improve your fiber intake as well.

Herbs and Vitamins

Of course, herbs and vitamins have been used for centuries to

promote healing. After all, herbs were the very first medicines.

There are several herbs and vitamins that can either soothe side

effects of cancer treatment or improve the effectiveness of the

treatments. Some of the most important are:

Ginger Root " " While ginger root doesn " t appear to affect

cancer cells one way or another, it is a powerful tool for

reducing the nausea that often accompanies chemotherapy.

Calcium D-Glucarate - This vitamin and mineral supplement has

been shown to reduce mammary cancer in animals. There are no side

effects, so adding this to your diet seems a safe alternative

therapy.

Melatonin " " This is a pineal hormone. It is often used as a

natural sleep aid. However, it is also a potent anti-oxidant that

has been shown to inhibit estrogen responsive breast cancer

cells. It also increases the effectiveness of tamoxifen, a

commonly prescribed cancer drug.

St. " s Wort " " This herb has been relied upon for

centuries to reduce anxiety, relieve stress and promote a regular

sleep cycle. It has also been used to treat depression. Because

of its possible interaction with your cancer drugs, it is not

recommended that you use St. " s Wort while you " re

going through chemotherapy. However, it may be an effective

treatment before and after your chemotherapy treatment.

Mind, Body and Soul Treatments

Participating in activities that help you relax and that relieve

pain and other physical symptoms can also be very effective at

helping your body respond to your medicine. When undergoing

chemotherapy, it " s not unusual to feel tired and nauseous.

Any treatments you can find to help relieve these symptoms can

help you get better over the long haul by keeping your body

strong. Some of the most popular treatments are:

Acupuncture- This ancient healing practice is known to be very

effective at relieving chemotherapy induced nausea and it is also

effective at reducing pain.

Yoga, Meditation and Hypnosis " " All three of these techniques

are associated with reducing stress. A reduction in stress may

alleviate side effects that occur from cancer treatment and

contribute to an overall sense of well being. Keeping our stress

in check is helpful in healing our bodies from any ailment.

It " s important to evaluate all your options when you " re

battling cancer. It " s critical to keep your doctor informed

of any alternative treatments you " d like to include in your

therapy. However, if your doctor is aware, you should feel free

to explore the many alternative therapies that can be used to

enhance your cancer treatments or relieve your side effects.

If you " d like to read more about the therapies mentioned

here, as well as other alternative treatments, take a look at

this article from HerbClipâ„¢.

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