When
it comes to fighting cancer, many people align themselves with treatment
methods almost like political parties. Some prefer natural methods - avoiding
doctors and surgery like the plague while others lean the
entirely opposite way and ignore the health benefits that natural remedies can
offer. While arguments can be made for either side - the truth remains that we
need both. Using chemo, for example, doesn’t mean that alternative natural
methods cannot be used. Just like any battle - attacking from both sides is
more effective than one. Fighting cancer is no different - to successfully ward
it off, a combination of natural plant based medicines along with more
synthetic modern drugs or treatments is needed to tip odds in your favor. Let’s
look at some of the possibilities.
Modern
marvels
Modern
science has helped millions in their fight against cancer - going from a five year survival rate of
50% in the mid 1970s all the way up to 70% in the early 2000s. On the surface,
this is great news, however the treatments that have boosted the survival
numbers often have long lasting side effects which can be equally as awful as
cancer itself. Chemotherapy, radiation treatment are two of those treatments.
Surgery
is probably the most common treatment method of any and actually offers the
best chances of a cure. There are many different types of surgery all targeting
different cancers in various parts of the human body - some of these surgeries
are relatively non-invasive, while others pose a serious threat to the life of
the patient.
Not
all modern treatments pose major health risks - immunotherapy is on the cutting
edge and is showing a lot of promise with minimal side effects.
Going
herbal
On
the natural side, all herbal treatments are not necessarily free of side
effects either. Echinacea, popular with many for anything from the common cold
to cancer prevention poses risks to users taking high doses. However, research
is being done on echinacea to see if it can be used to moderate side effects
caused by chemotherapy which makes it a potentially great remedy to be taken in
conjunction with modern methods.
Natural
remedies are plentiful, and of the many that are listed online one that actually
has proven to be effective in fighting cancer is flaxseed. High in fiber and
containing an oil used in many natural remedies, flaxseed is something that
most people can take with moderate side effects at worse - however it should go
without saying that a doctor should be consulted first before engaging in any
of these treatments that you find on the internet.
The
bank of life
Cord
blood is one of the recent advances in modern medical science that has already
been linked to scores of cures for diseases and disorders including various
cancers. Cord blood stem cells (completely separate from embryonic stem cells)
are extracted from a cut umbilical cord just minutes after birth and then sent
to either a private or public bank for later use.
The
benefits of cord blood border on the miraculous and the research on this
technique is only showing more promise. Private banks, like Familycord
are a great way to invest in your children’s future (or your own for that
matter) at a reasonable price and no risk of physical harm at birth.
Natural
versus modern treatment methods is a topic that could fill many scholarly book.
With over 200 different types of cancer and multiple treatments for each - it
is important to consult with doctors and medical journals to find the right
combination of treatments to go to battle against cancer. It is a fight that
you can win - so stay optimistic and lead the charge!
This is a post by
Ashley Williamson. Ashley is a freelance writer and an occasional guest-blogger
on various health related sites. When she is not working she likes to travel
and do yoga. If you have any question feel free to leave a comment.
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