Omega-3 fatty acids may help
prevent cancer by inhibiting cancer cell proliferation and disrupting steps
that are critical to tumor growth. Omega-3 fatty acids also help reduce
inflammation, which means they could theoretically reduce the possibility of cellular
mutations. But even if omega-3s don't directly reduce the risk of cancer, they
certainly help keep our bodies strong and healthy. For all of these reasons, I
highly recommend adding omega-3–rich foods to your diet. In addition to fatty
fish and shellfish, mixing ground flaxseed into yogurt and smoothies is an
excellent way to include more omega-3s in your diet.
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Naturopathy for MESOTHELIOMA CANCER
Naturopathy is an alternative
paradigm of medicine that focuses on nature's remedy and the body's intrinsic
ability to heal itself. Naturopathy replaces or greatly diminishes the use of
drugs, surgery and chemotherapy in favor of a holistic approach through the use
of mineral, diet, and lifestyle-based remedies. While Naturopathy has roots in
the Nature Cure movement in Europe, it is now practiced throughout the world,
with the most standardized practices in the United States and Canada.
Required Education
In the United States and in
Canada, a Naturopathic Doctor can received accreditation for the designation
through completion of a four year program of study at Naturopathic medical
school that includes not only the study of natural medicine, but also that of
conventional medicine and basic health sciences.
Practice
Naturopathy is premised on a
number of principles. These are; 1. Do not harm by providing the most effective
health care with the least amount of patient risk possible. 2. Recognize and
respect the self-healing power of nature. 3. Identify and remove the cause of
illness and don't simply alleviate symptoms. 4. Inspire and educate rational
self-responsibility for health. And 5. Consider and factor in all circumstances
for each individual's particular health.
Methods
Each Naturopath is trained and
specializes in different modalities of alternative treatment therapies. Some of
the more popular include acupuncture, applied kinesiology, botanical medicine,
color therapy, live blood analysis, and nutritional methods.
Naturopathy is not an
uncontroversial division of medicine but many have benefited greatly from
naturopathic therapies, including those undergoing mesothelioma cancer
treatment. Mesothelioma patients may find naturopathic medicine to be more
helpful than traditional invasive therapies like those described in our
mesothelioma treatment guide. Many patients have far-outlived initial the
mesothelioma prognosis through complementing traditional therapies with
naturopathic remedies or even foregoing traditional medicines altogether. It is
important to discuss the implementation of any non-traditional therapies into a
mesothelioma treatment regiment with your doctors to ensure they do not
adversely affect other treatments that may already be prescribed. Many patients
suffering with malignant mesothelioma have found Naturopathic medicine to be an
effective complement to traditional medicine.
Aromatherapy for MESOTHELIOMA CANCER
There are essentially two
categories of therapy for cancer patients like those with mesothelioma cancer.
Clinical therapies, such as chemotherapy, surgery, and radiation therapy are
likely the most medicinally beneficial. However, this is not to say that other,
complementary therapies are not important as well. These complementary
therapies may not be able to cure the disease, but will often treat the
holistic wellbeing of the person. Cancer patients, such as those with
mesothelioma, often take advantage of these services. One of the more common
complementary therapies used by patients with asbestos cancer is aromatherapy.
Aromatherapy is not for all patients and offers no cure for the disease.
However, when used in conjunction with other more traditional therapies,
aromatherapy has helped many cancer patient's lives much more manageable as
they battle their disease.
Aromatherapy, as a therapy, is a
relatively recent phenomenon in the alternative treatment of cancer patients,
but its uses can be traced back thousands of years in other capacities. The
idea of the therapy is to stimulate the senses and perceptions in such a way to
create a relaxing and calm environment. The senses are incredibly related to a
given person's levels of anxiety. Therefore, when the senses are relaxed it is
possible to ease levels of stress and anxiety in some people. Using certain
essential oils, these scents trigger emotional ease, which can be highly
valuable for a patient battling terminal illness.
In some cases, aroma therapy will
be coupled with massage therapies, which can ease the entire body in both
sensory perception and muscle relaxation. In certain trials, certain patients
have experienced an easing of symptoms related to chemotherapy, such as nausea
and fatigue, when subjected to controlled aromatherapy environments. These
trials were not clinical in nature and may not demonstrate the same results in
all patients.
It is important to keep in mind
with most alternative therapies that they are strictly based on personal preference
and results will vary greatly from one patient to another. It is also important
to consult with any doctors that a patient may be working with before engaging
in any complementary therapies. Although beneficial, the patient needs to be
conscious of the goals of the traditional therapies first and ensure they are
compromised.
Broccoli Sprouts Are An Intense Natural Cancer Cure
Did You Know…that broccoli sprouts are a natural cancer cure, the second leading cause of death in the United States? These humble young plants that look like alfalfa and taste peppery (like radishes) pack a powerful cancer-prevention punch. Natural cancer cure and preventions are gaining increasing attention, since according to the National Cancer Institute, at least 35% of cancer deaths are connected to diet natural cancer cure And while you’ve already heard that broccoli is one of the most powerful natural cancer-fighting super foods available, numerous studies have confirmed that broccoli sprouts offer even more intense benefits than the mature plant. That’s because broccoli is a natural cancer-fighting compounds — such as sulforaphane – are most concentrated in the sprouts. For example, just one ounce of broccoli sprouts contains more sulforaphane than two pounds of broccoli.
Mesothelioma Lawyers - Important Information for Patients
Selecting the best mesothelioma
lawyer for your situation is not easy because lawyers have different levels of
experience in different areas, are licensed to practice in different
jurisdictions, and charge different levels of contingency fees. One way to
identify reputable lawyers is to see how they are rated by the various
independent attorney rating systems. For example, are they listed in "Best
Lawyers in America," "Super Lawyers" or have a high
Martindale-Hubbell rating? On contingency fees, are they charging a customary
fee or an exorbitant one? And what is their reputation among defense lawyers
and defendants? Are they known to settle cases quickly and for modest values or
do they have the reputation for holding defendants' "feet to the
fire" to maximize settlement values for their clients?
Deciding to pursue legal recourse
and selecting an attorney to represent you in a mesothelioma or asbestos
lawsuit are important decisions that should be made carefully. The facts of
your situation and the law firm you select have a dramatic impact in the
outcome of your case.
Holy Basil is a medically proven antioxidant which fights against cancer
Holy Basil is a medically proven
antioxidant which fights against cancer
(NaturalNews) Holy basil (Ocimum
tenuiflorum), also known internationally as tulsi, is highly prized in the
natural healing community both for its heady scent and for its healing
properties. In the Hindu religion, holy basil is a sacred plant which is used
during meditation and is considered a staple in every home garden. Among herbalists,
holy basil is known as an adaptogen. This means the herb increases the body's
resistance to a variety of environmental threats or stressors. Holy basil's
antioxidant abilities makes the herb a favorite super-food. It has been
medically proven to combat cancer and heal neuropathy caused by surgery. Holy
basil oil may be used as a skin care treatment for acne.
In a 2007 clinical study
published in the Journal of Medicinal Food, scientists tested the effectiveness
of holy basil (Ocimum sanctum)leaf extract in rats who exhibited oxidative
stress, DMBA-induced cancer, and an enzyme imbalance. DMBA is a powerful toxin
which is commonly used to initiate cancer tumors in laboratory animals for
cancer research purposes. Four different concentrations of holy basil leaf
extract were fed to rats over a five day period, then were injected with DMBA.
When cancer symptoms were positively identified, the scientists measured the
ability of holy basil to combat cancer. At a dosage of 300mg per kilgram of
body weight, holy basil leaf extract significantly reduced the formation of
cancerous micronuclei, enzymes which metabolize toxins in the body, and
oxidation in both proteins and fats. Antioxidant and healthy enzymatic activity
was increased.
Scientists prove that holy basil
heals neuropathy caused by surgery
The October 2008 issue of the
Journal of Ethnopharmacology reports a clinical study which was performed on
rats that had sciatic nerve neuropathy. The researchers severed the sciatic
nerve in the rats' paws, then measured the resulting neuropathy. Ocimum sanctum
(holy basil) extract was then administered for ten days following the
surgeries. The scientists observed that holy basil extract reduced the effects
of nerve degeneration, helped to make nerve receptors more sensitive to
stimuli, and aided in motor control after the surgery. The herb also curbed a
rise in TBARS, an indicator of oxidative stress, and increased the amount of
calcium and glutothione in the body of the rats.
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