Energy therapy or reiki is a technique that is used for strengthening the body through touch and massage. Reiki must be done under the guidance of a reiki practitioner who knows the correct moves that can heal a person. Reiki removes the imbalances that lead to disease conditions.

Massage therapy has to be done before mastectomy or lumpectomy for the treatment to take effect. Massage stimulates blood circulation in the breast and reduces the spread of cancer cells. After the surgery, massage therapy can help in reducing the swelling and healing the surgical wound faster. Massage has a calming effect on the mind and body. Care must be taken to employ an experienced massage therapist after a mastectomy is done.

Aromatherapy is a treatment which can be undertaken along with conventional treatment methods for breast cancer. Essential oils like chamomile and lavender, which are known to reduce stress and calm the mind and body, are used for aromatherapy. This helps the body in coping with the rigorous treatment methods and reducing the stress which can help in building immunity as well. Aromatherapy can be started even before the treatment begins for best results.

Known as taxol, yew is commonly used for breast cancer patients with a history of recurrence, and also on those who have had breast cancer and who would like to prevent recurrence. The American variety of yew is effective only for early stages of breast cancer and not if the cancer has metastasized to other parts of the body. However, yew sourced from Europe is used for treating breast cancer metastasis as well.

Mistletoe has been tried and tested as highly effective in the treatment of breast cancer. Known to strengthen the body, the herb helps in fighting the spread of cancer cells by inhibiting them and destroying these cells naturally. Mistletoe extract has to be directly injected into the body for treatment. A herbalist can give the right guidance in the procedure.

High in vitamin C, which itself is an antioxidant that can prevent free radical damage, grape seed extract also has many antibacterial qualities and, hence, is used for treating many kinds of cancer and diseases of the body. Grape seed extract can be used for prevention of breast cancer in women who are in a high risk category. Taking 100 mg of grape seed extract is all that you need to keep your body away from free radical damage and cancers.

Green tea is rich in antioxidants which help in stopping free radical damage to the cells that are present in the body. It is the abnormal cell damage and multiplication that leads to cancer. Research shows that taking two to three cups of green tea every day will prevent the occurrence of breast cancer in women. Green tea is also good for destroying the damaged cells that cause tumor growth in the body. It has many other benefits as well like reducing cholesterol, weight loss etc., which can help improve immunity as well.