Cancer/Tumor Growth

Cancer is a group of complex diseases characterized by uncontrolled growth and systemic spread of abnormal cells. Each type of cancer demonstrates manifestations according to the affected body system and the type of tumor growth involved.

This fatal disease can affect people of any age, gender, ethnicity or geographic location.

Advances in research have greatly increased our understanding about the development of cancer. Cancers usually involve gene abnormalities, which alter cell growth and reproduction.

The abnormalities may be caused by carcinogens, which permanently damage the cellular DNA. Oncogenes could also initiate cancer by promoting cell proliferation and stimulation of the cells’ cancerous characteristics. Over time, because of the significant cellular changes, the normal and functional cells acquire malignant properties, increasing the severity and extent of cancer.

The cancer cells begin to invade adjacent tissues and travel to distant organs through them gaining access into blood or lymphatic vessel walls and into the circulation.

Home Remedies for Cancer:

Acupuncture:

Acupuncture is one of the most effective natural cures for symptoms associated to cancer growth and treatment.

Acupuncture, a traditional Chinese medicine is found to enhance immune functions, control cancer pain and relieve chemotherapy-induced nausea and vomiting.

Acupuncture makes it also possible for cancer patients to achieve improved quality of life. Acupuncture is performed once to twice a week, and adjusted according to the needs of the patient.

Massage Therapy:

Massage therapy offers many benefits to individuals with cancer. Massage is a natural cure for insomnia associated to cancer growth.

Cancer patients who received 30-minute weekly massage sessions sleep better after three weeks of therapy.

Massage therapy lessens anxiety, boosts the number of immune cells, such as the natural killer cells and lymphocytes and reduces pain related to chemotherapy and radiation therapy.

The types of massage reportedly most beneficial to cancer patients are the following: Swedish massage, light touch massage and reflexology. Massage therapies are usually given thirty minutes to one hour, three times a week.

Ginger:

Studies show that ginger helps relieve nausea induced by chemotherapy. Ginger is one of the most effective home remedies for gastrointestinal symptoms.

It is believed to soothe the digestive lining and balance the gastric juices. It is recommended to take the ginger before the chemotherapy treatment because its earlier absorption by the body may stimulate anti-inflammatory effects.

Yoga:

Yoga relieves cancer treatment side effects. Regular yoga classes during radiation treatments improve general health, fatigue and sleeping problems.

Yoga encourages relaxation, lessens anxiety and alleviates depression. Some patients report improvement in pain and fatigue.

Avoid High Fructose Corn Syrup:

New research indicates that fructose is used by cancer cells to divide and grow. This may also explain why past studies have linked fructose to pancreatic cancer. This report shows that reducing refined fructose intake may disrupt cancer growth. High fructose corn syrup is found in sugary soda, certain bread and many processed foods. Talk to your doctor to see if avoiding high fructose corn syrup would be helpful for you.