Alternative Cancer Therapies

Millions of cancer patients go through chemotherapy in hopes of eliminating this disease. However, the chemotherapy takes a definite toll on your energy. The fact that patients lose their hair as a result of this process certainly speaks to the profound side effects of the therapy. Sometimes, the patient is virtually cured, going into remission for many years.

In other cases, chemotherapy and conventional medications don't work, leaving the patient in a hopeless emotional state, not knowing what else can be done. Alternative medicine approaches disease in a 'whole body', or holistic strategy. There are many avenues to explore in the world of natural medicine. Here are just a few ways you might look in to, treating your condition with alternative cancer therapies.

Alternative cancer therapies work from the premise that the entire body must be strengthened, cleansed and supported in order to rid the body of the cancer. There are many herbs which can bring dramatic, successful results.

Essiac tea is perhaps one of the most famous alternative cancer therapies. Essiac tea is a combination of herbs used by Native American and Canadian tribes as a cancer remedy for centuries. In the late 1800s, a Canadian nurse learned of this herbal mixture and began to dispense it to cancer patients who had been deemed 'incurable'. This alternative cancer therapy met with remarkable success, saving the lives of a majority percentage of her patients. So great was her cure rate, that this combination of herbs is still available in any good herb shop, sold under the name of Essiac tea. You can find detailed information on the net, consult with a qualified herbalist or naturopathic physician.

Some years ago, a large Russian study was conducted, using beet juice as the single agent with which to attempt a cancer cure. The cure rate was astonishingly high. The main problem was that the cleansing effect of the beet juice was so thorough, that some patients could not ingest sufficient quantities as a beverage, due to feeling feverish and ill. While this study was rather obscure, it's odd that it didn't receive more publicity as an alternative cancer therapy. Today, you can purchase a concentrated, powdered form of beet root, so it's not necessary to drink gallons of beet juice! Again, consult an herbal professional to work with you on establishing a therapeutic dose.

Both burdock root and dandelion root are heavy-duty blood cleansers without heavy-duty side effects. Remember, everything you can do to help flush toxins from your body helps strengthen your entire system. Dandelion root is a powerful liver cleanser. My grandmother, diagnosed with liver cancer, began using dandelion root on a daily basis. She told me she “felt like a million dollars” while taking it. Several months later, her physician could find no evidence of her liver cancer. He had recommended against chemotherapy, due to her age. He had no explanation for her cure. I know, first hand, that this is an alternative cancer therapy that can work.

Elecampane root is an absolute miracle worker for the respiratory system. In addition to being a natural antibiotic, it cleans, tones and restores function to the respiratory system. A small portion of Pleurisy root is sometimes added to the combination, depending on your particular condition.

Echinacea root strengthens and tones the immune system, which can be especially important if you're undergoing chemotherapy.

Be sure to consult a naturopathic physician before embarking on any herbal alternative cancer therapies. These physicians are knowledgeable about possible interactions with any medications you might be taking. There's a lot of good medicine in the plant world. Take care! Look into your alternatives!