Top Alternative Medicine
1. Massage therapy
Massage therapy for cervical cancer is widely used as an alternative treatment method for reducing pain, improving blood circulation and releasing feel good hormones like serotonin and endorphin that help in reducing stress and improving mood, which can positively impact the outcome of the conventional treatment method as well. A number of beneficial essential oils too are used for the massage therapy depending on what is beneficial for the patient. Improved blood circulation to the body as a result of massage therapy helps in destroying the cancer cells as well.
2. Astragulus
Astragulus is a traditional Chinese herb that has been in use for many years now. It has the same healing properties as goldenseal and hence is a great treatment method for cervical cancer. Astragulus has antioxidant properties that help in preventing free radical damage to the cells and keeps the immunity of the diseased person from collapsing. The capsule can be taken in quantities of 250-500 mg as per the instructions of a herbalist. A tea can be prepared by boiling dried root in water and taking thrice a day.
3. Acupuncture
Acupuncture targets certain specific pressure points in the body for treatment of cervical cancer. A trained acupuncturist must be approached for this purpose as the treatment can cause several untoward complications like lung rupture and related organ damage if the needle is inserted too deep. In the later stages of cervical cancer, acupuncture has to be taken up along with conventional treatments like chemotherapy and radiation treatments to increase the effectiveness. Acupuncture helps in rebalancing the energy points that are disturbed as a result of the disease.
4. Goldenseal
This strong herb helps in improving the immune system of the body. For treating cervical cancer, goldenseal can be used as extract, goldenseal tea or capsules. Goldenseal destroys the organisms that cause infections and disease inside the vagina. When a woman develops cervical cancer, the tissues inside the vagina get inflamed, irritated and sore due to infected tissues. Goldenseal helps in increasing the blood circulation inside the vagina and cervix, thereby discouraging the tumour cells from multiplication. Goldenseal can be used alongside radiation and chemotherapy as it helps in maintaining the white blood cells in the body and prevent weakening of immune system during these procedures.
5. Garlic
Garlic has very strong properties that help in the treatment of cancer. Aged garlic extract is strongly antioxidant in nature that can help in strengthening the immune system and preventing free radical damage to the body. Garlic extract when taken in adequate quantities are known to stimulate the T cells or killer cells that are required for fighting cancer cells. The white blood cells that are strengthened due to a stronger immune system too help in destroying the cancer cells and prevent from multiplying.
6. Aloe vera
Aloe gel has amazing healing, regenerating and cooling properties and a great natural treatment for cervical cancer along with conventional medicine. One third cup of aloe can be taken three times a day. This will help in preventing the liver from processing carcinogenic toxins in the body and preventing the cancer spread.
7. Turmeric
The curcumin present in turmeric is known to have anti cancer properties. It helps in activating the p53 gene that helps in fighting cancer cells in the body. Taking freshly ground turmeric in 250-500 mg quantities before meals twice a day will help in the destruction of cancer cells slowly
