Integrative Cancer Therapy
Integrating
Conventional Care with Naturopathic Treatments
Therapies Before, During, and After Chemotherapy
Therapeutic Goals and Outcomes
The goals of implementing natural therapies is to directly kill cancerous
cells and shrink tumors. In addition, it is to reduce the toxicity and
damage caused by conventional treatments and to support healthy processes
in the body. By boosting the immune system and using natural substances
to kill cancerous cells, one can reduce negative side effects, improve
survival outcomes and enjoy a better quality of life.
Anti-Tumour Natural Therapies
Increasingly research shows that there are natural supplements and therapies
that can have cytotoxic or anti-tumour effects and prevent metastasis.
Some of the best researched supplements, when used appropriately under
the care of a naturopathic doctor are:
* EGCG (Green
tea extract)
* Curcumin (Turmeric)
* Modified Citrus Powder
* Melatonin
* Intravenous Vitamin
C
* Viscum Album (Mistletoe)
Injection
Intravenous Vitamin C
Therapy
A special note should be made about this therapy. For more advanced
cases of cancer, a more aggressive approach is to elevate blood levels
of vitamin C only achievable intravenously. In large amounts, vitamin
C is converted into hydrogen peroxide (H2O2) in the blood, thereby acting
as a potent free radical and becoming toxic to cells. Healthy cells
have a high level of an enzyme called catalase which can protect against
H2O2. Cancer cells lack a sufficient amount of this enzyme and are therefore
damaged by the H2O2 produced via the vitamin C.
Eating Right to Treat and Prevent
Cancer
A clean and healthy diet is particularly important in cancer treatment
and prevention. There are common foods in our daily diet that increase
the cancerous processes, damage DNA, and accumulate toxicity in the
body. Such things include red meats, processed foods, preservatives,
pesticides, hormones, and more. Often it is difficult for individuals
undergoing cancer treatment to feel well or eat right but there are
healthy strategies to retain your vitality and appetite before, during
and after treatment.
Supporting The Immune System
A major reason cancer can occur or increase is because of an improper
immune response. Incorporating immune stimulants in your plan to treat
and prevent cancer is highly advisable. Some among the cancer-fighting
immune response modifiers are mushroom extracts and immune herbs. These
are useful regardless if you are doing chemotherapy or not:
* Maitake D Fraction
* AHCC
* Ganoderma Lucidum (Reishi)
* Astragalus Membranaceus
After Chemotherapy and Radiation
The most concerns after these treatments are weakness, fatigue, and
lack of mental focus. It is of vital importance after chemotherapy and
radiation to cleanse the body of its toxic chemical burden through detoxification
programs to allow normal functioning, return of energy and vitality.
Continuing with a strong vitamin and diet regimen are also highly recommended.
Ask about our detoxification programs.
Unfortunately, for some individuals conventional treatments do not work
as well as intended, in which case hope should never be given up. Speak
to our naturopathic doctor to explore some of our more aggressive natural
therapies.
Detoxification and Cleansing
Eliminating the toxic build up of chemotherapy and radiation as quickly
as possible will allow a swifter, more complete recovery to health and
restoration of energy. Naturopathic methods of cleansing and detoxifying
include use of vitamins, minerals, herbs and homeopathy that stimulate
and support organs such as your liver, kidney and intestines to clear
out intra-cellular and intra-organ toxins.
Collaboration and Research
Combining Natural with Conventional
Treatments
Each person’s treatment plan must be individualized based on many factors
including: the type of cancer; the stage; what conventional treatments
have or will been done, etc. Many individuals are concerned that natural
supplements that many interfere with their conventional treatment; but
there is hope. There are a wide variety of natural treatments that do
not interfere with conventional treatments. In fact, they reduce the
damage done to healthy cells by conventional treatments, can directly
attack the cancerous cells, are scientifically been proven to be safe
and effective, and can even increase the effectiveness of chemotherapy
and radiation.
Evidence Based Natural Therapies
At our clinic, we ensure the highest standards of research behind our
treatments. There are many supplement that claim they are “nature’s
miracle cure” for cancer. However, we utilize only supplements that
have been scientifically studied and have shown evidence of beneficial
effects against cancer.
