Thursday, February 23, 2012

Alternative Treatments Help When Combined With Traditional Treatments

Over the years, in the fight to find an effective and efficient treatment for cancer, there have been many developments towards alternative and natural cancer treatment. The need for natural cancer doctors is now increasing as they are serving a vital role in the efficient treatment for patients that haven’t had great success with other treatments. Naturopathic doctors are providing an extra hope to cancer patients that have exhausted other options, or are seeking an alternative for traditional chemotherapy measures that can take a large toll on the body. Avoiding severe illness and side effects, these patients are turning to these new doctors to provide an effective alternative that allows them to beat the sickness without the chemicals.

One treatment used in cancer therapy is high doses of Vitamin C administered intravenously. High vitamin C doses impact cancer cells because they contain a pro-oxidative characteristic. As the excess vitamin levels accumulate in body tissues, hydrogen peroxide forms naturally. To healthy cells, this hydrogen peroxide is harmless, but for cancer cells lacking a catalase enzyme, the effect is lethal. High doses of this vitamin can also create free radicals which help destroy cancer cells. This treatment has minimal side effects, is natural and trouble-free.

A natural cancer doctor may offer herbal treatments or high dose vitamin C IV therapy which has been proven to help elevate levels of extracellular vitamin C. Anxiety may be treated with hypnosis, meditation and relaxation techniques and massage therapy. Exercises and yoga may also be recommended along with acupuncture, aromatherapy and music therapy to ease nausea and/or vomiting.

A natural cancer doctor may also use biofeedback, acupuncture and hypnosis for pain management. Tai chi, yoga and other stress relievers are also be recommended. While most doctors treat only the body and it’s symptoms a natural cancer doctor believes in treating the mind, body and spirit of the patient.

Natural cancer doctors use other therapies such as Low Dose Naltrexone. When applied before bedtime, this drug aids the body by blocking natural opioids and increases enkephalin and endorphin levels in the body. These endorphins attach themselves to the dividing cancer cells which kills some cancer cells, and also results in bolstering certain immune system cells that will destroy cancer cells. This LDN may be prescribed lifelong to prevent recurrence.

Learn more about natural cancer treatment. Stop by Doctor Porter’s site where you can find out all about natural cancer treatment and what they can do for you.

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