The subject of treating cancer with herbal medicine is a complicated one, and opinions are quite varied. Many allopathic medicine doctors and providers say that cancer is not suitable for treatment with herbal medicine, while die hard alternative medicine doctors insist that it is possible and has been being done for thousands of years.
Most agree however that the real answer to this question is not always so black and white. Some cancers respond better to treatment than others, some people respond better to botanical medicine while the gentle nature of botanical medicine may not be strong enough for some patents. The true answer to this question is that each patient should get all of the facts that they can in regards to their type of cancer and their individual prognosis. Most botanical practitioners will recommend a care protocol based on the type of cancer, the overall health of the patient and the stage that the cancer is in. But even in the more advanced stages of cancer that do require chemotherapy or radiation in order to preserve the life of the patient, botanical medicine can still play a vital and supportive role.
Due to the serious nature of cancer it is imperative that patients talk to their doctor and ask a lot of questions. First and foremost, it is perfectly acceptable to get a second opinion and in some cases a third. It is also important to choose a practitioner that takes all aspects of the patients care into account, after all patients are people not cases. Always be honest with your doctor about the concerns of the side effects of treatment, chemotherapy and radiation often carry harmful side effects that botanical medicine can be used to quite successfully counteract, such as fatigue, weight loss ,and nausea. Always be up front with your practitioner about your use of botanical medicine. Many patients often hide what they are doing out of fear of ridicule. If this is a fear for you, get a new doctor. This is your body and your fight and it needs to be fought in the way that you feel is best for you. You should never feel pressure or intimidation from your physician. If this happens then it should be clear that the doctor does not have your needs in mind.
There are many doctors today that believe that there is in fact a place in cancer medicine for botanical treatment and while not everyone’s situation is well suited to an entirely natural approach, many doctors now recognize that it is very possible to augment, traditional western treatment and doing so has proven to be quite successful for the patient.
In short any patient facing a cancer diagnosis is literally fighting a life and death battle. And since the patient is in for the fight of a lifetime, they have a responsibility to do all that they can to help preserve life. With the use of botanical medicine, and alternative treatments that help to strengthen the body, reduce toxic side effects, and directly fight the cancer itself, the odds are much better especially in some of the higher risk cancer cases. Do your homework and demand good care, and in the end that could make all the difference in the world.
In 1995, Deborah Gez created Moriah Herbs, and brought more than 30 years of experience to the field of herbal medicine. Moriah Herbs is a leader in aromatherapy, essential oils and herbal healing.
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