Breast Cancer Herbal Treatment

Breast cancer is the most common cancer among women, with roughly 175,000 new cases reported each year. Conventional treatment for breast cancer generally consists of chemotherapy, radiation and surgery, depending upon the extent of the disease. Some women are now opting for a more natural treatment regimen, either in conjunction with the chemotherapy and radiation, or with herbs alone. Some of the following herbs are currently being used for women with breast cancer, with promising results.

Astragalus root, Maitake mushrooms, echinacea and ginseng are used to boost the immune system, which is clearly not functioning properly in an individual with cancer.

Black cohosh, red clover, chasteberry and turmeric are herbs that are high in phytoestrogens. Phytoestrogens are a form of estrogen that block the stronger, more damaging estrogens. They work by fitting into the same receptors in breast cells that estrogens do, thus preventing the estrogen’s ability to fit there. Chasteberry also may inhibit the growth of breast cancer cells.

Silymarin, an extract of milk thistle, and also a powerful antioxidant, has shown promise for fighting breast cancer. Silymarin also provides an added benefit of protecting the liver.

Some cancer-fighting nutrients that can be added to the diet include green tea, garlic and onions. Studies have shown that the organic ingredient of garlic, allyl sulfur, is effective in inhibiting or preventing cancer development. Green tea acts as a powerful antioxidant and stimulates the immune system. It can be either drank in tea form, or taken in a standardized capsule.

Herbs such as bloodroot, don quai, juniper and mandrake may help reduce breast cancer cell growth.

Burdock root acts as a powerful antioxidant. It helps to protect against cancer by helping control cell mutation. It also aids in elimination of toxins. Burdock purifies the blood and stimulates the digestive and immune systems.

In addition to herbs that are taken orally, homemade cancer creams may be placed on the affected breast or breasts. These creams contain extracts of herbs and work by promoting a separation of the tumor from the tissue that supports it. Cancer creams are applied to skin tumors or the skin over internal tumor sites. The ingredients differ, but usually are mixed in an oily base like beeswax, olive oil, butter or pine tar, which allow the active ingredients to penetrate the skin. Ingredients may include bloodroot, cleavers herb, lobelia, chickweed, cayenne, DMSO, chaparral, Irish moss, comfrey, marshmallow, myrrh, birch bark and mullein.

Cancer Herbal Treatment Addresses 8 Causes of Disease

Traditional health care addresses only the effects of disease. There is a huge difference between these two approaches to health and wellness.

The major emphasis for the cancer herbal treatment is to discover the cause of disease in your body.

What are 8 causes of disease?

1 Deficiencies: Did you know the American Cancer Society has estimated that about one-third of cancer deaths every year, in the United States, are linked to diets deficient in vitamins and minerals?

2 Immune Dysfunction: When the immune system does not work effectively inflammation spreads. Inflammation is a root cause of cancer and all chronic diseases.

3 Injuries: If injuries are not treated properly, they can develop into diseases affecting bones and muscles.

4 Contagions: Exposure to drug resistant pathogens can leave you open to chronic disease such as cancer and other chronic diseases.

5 Genetics and Age: Genes that control disease can be weakened as you age especially if your lifestyle includes a poor diet and no exercise.

6 Toxins and Free Radicals: Nearly 85% of debilitating diseases are associated with toxic substances.

7 Abnormal Metabolism: An abnormal metabolism function affects hormone levels, digestion, blood sugar, energy, blood pressure, premature aging and much more.

8 Stress: Chronic stress has been linked to increased risk of cancer, poor immunity, heart disease, weight gain, mental decline, and many more diseases.

How does the cancer herbal treatment help?

The cancer herbal treatment is a treatment program designed to promote a high level of wellness and vitality.

It encompasses healing herbs along with a healthy diet, exercises and strategies for reducing stress and promoting emotional well-being.

“Working with cancer or any chronic disease, is not as simple as swallowing some herbs or supplements,” says Lorene Benoit (author of The Paw Paw Program book p.170) Benoit teaches that four pillars of health are necessary to support all aspects of a healthy, balanced body.

The four pillars are:

1 Diet

2 Exercise

3 Emotions

4 Supplements

When dealing with a subject like cancer these 4 pillars are extremely important. Of course, in order to prevent disease in the first place, they are equally important. However, with cancer, you need to consider offering prevention and treatment for every one of these four pillars of health.

Whether you are challenged by cancer, or not, the cancer herbal treatment and anticancer herbs provide an effective program to prevent disease and illness. Choosing to do something about cancer by treatment with anticancer herbs; and a diet that works with your body, to address the 8 causes of disease, is a step towards optimal health.