Natural Cancer Remedies
Holistic Solutions for Treatment & Prevention

The natural cancer remedies recommended by doctors of naturopathic medicine are much the same as the preventative measures recently recommended in a scientific report. It’s about what you eat and the things that you do on a daily basis. It's about leading what I call a "preventative lifestyle."

The researchers said that early detection methods and advanced treatments have gone as far as they possibly can. Now they say it is time to focus on diet and lifestyle if the anti-cancer battle is to continue.

For someone who has already been diagnosed, the goal is to strengthen the body’s natural ability to kill cancerous cells. A healthy functioning immune system has that ability.

How do you support and strengthen your immune system? It is a simple matter of changing what you eat and which supplements you take, especially because now we're not just talking about prevention, we're talking about commiting to a treatment plan that just might save your life. You might be resistant to this initially, but as you give your body the fuel it needs to heal itself, you will feel better, more energetic and your body will be able to do its job.

Natural Cancer Remedies
Can Be Used with Medical Treatments

The diet recommended by most alternative practitioners is a raw or "functional" food diet. Raw foods are more nutritious because the vitamins, minerals and phytonutrients aren't lost during cooking. Some research indicates that cancerous cells cannot grow in a system where raw food is the primary fuel source because the body is so efficient at extracting nutrients from real food. This is why going natural is one of the most effective natural cancer remedies. The absence of toxins and chemicals from eating processed food is important as well because the bodyis not expending energy, trying to figure out what to do with all the synthetic ingredients that cannot be used for cellular nourishment and repair.

There is a scientific basis for the raw food recommendation. There are many recipes on the internet for switching to a raw food diet You can follow a vegan diet, vegetarian diet or become a purist and eat only raw food. Even some of the "raw food purists" I know say that 10-20% of their diet comes from lightly cooked food. Think warm, savory soups in the winter time and lightly steamed vegetables throughout the year.

Drinking wheat grass juice is another solution. Drinking one to three glasses of carrot juice per day is also highly recommended. Raw juices are effective natural remedies for cancer because of their nutrient and antixoidant content. In order to make juice, you will need a good juicer. The Vitamix is my favorite because it is a multipurpose juicer and can also be used to make delicious soups, ice cream and even fresh-baked, whole grain bread. Eating food and drinking fresh juices is considered to be one of the top natural remedies for cancer. I've been using my Vitamix for over ten years now. If you've put off purchasing one, you might want to give it due consideration. It is hands down one of the best juicers on the market.

Antioxidants are natural anti-cancer nutrients. Since popular modern-day foods are practically devoid of them, it is essential to take a good quality antioxidant supplement, in addition to eating the vegetables, fruit and seafood that naturally contain them.

For someone who is fighting a cancerous tumor, alternative practitioners typically recommend avoiding fish until a remission is achieved. It’s not just about the nutritional value. It is about the toxins that may be present in fish and other meats, especially organ meats. Many of the toxins are known to be cancer-causing agents. You can get your protein from other sources such as beans, nuts and shakes made with a high quality whey protein powder. You can put protein powder in almost everything you eat from soups to whole grain pancakes to oatmeal.

Most holistic, integrative medicine practitioners recommend supplements. One of the most informative books I have ever read on the treatment and prevention of cancer was written by a professor who is a brilliant researcher. The book is a bit pricey, but it's a great read. To summarize, the author's theory is that cancer became one of the top diseases after our diets became deficient in healthy oils. I'm not just referring to omega 3's here, but the proper balance of omega 3's, 6's and 9's. My mother who is seventy just started taking these oils and although she has enjoyed good health all her life by taking care of herself and taking the right supplements, she has been raving about how much better she feels and how much more energy she has.

Taking a quality omega 3 6 9 supplement can make your skin glow, your hair shiny, lubricate your joints, lead to brain and heart health and give your body essential ingredients to achieve optimal health. These oils are excellent natural remedies for cancer.

You need to remember that many of the natural remedies for cancer might work well with traditional treatments if that is what your doctor recommends. Of course, there are also many stories about cancers that were put into remission by using alternative treatments after medical professionals gave up hope. In fact, I know of a handful of cancer survivors who overcame the disease by taking holistic measures after they were given a death sentence by their doctors. Whatever you do, do not give up on yourself. Find out what works for you. Take charge of your health.

Most survivors believe that prayer was an essential part of their recovery. There is no science to back up the power of prayer. But observational studies have shown that regular prayer can improve the quality of a person’s life.

Is prayer one of the natural cancer remedies? Many people think so because it puts you in a state of relaxation and receptivity very similar to meditation. In fact, following a daily meditation practice in addition to taking the recommendations above is a well-rounded approach to both prevention and healing. The bottom line is that it makes sense to help yourself in any way that you can. Seek balance in your life. Consult medical doctors and naturopaths and take a dual-pronged approach. Follow their recommendations and listen inside yourself.