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There are six key components of a natural cancer therapy program that not only
focuses on eliminating the cancer cells but also focuses on stopping the process
that initiated the cancer growth. Cancer therapy needs to provide the body with
supportive materials, create an internal environment that fosters healing,
re-establish the regulatory ability by removing blockages, and allow the body to
heal itself.
1. Intravenous vitamin therapy
Large doses of vitamin C taken
intravenously provide the body with this essential nutrient and ensure rapid
delivery to the cells by administering the vitamin at a high concentration
directly into the bloodstream. Vitamin C works to change the body to a more
alkaline state, providing an undesirable environment for cancer cells.
Intravenous vitamin therapy also provides the body with an antioxidant that
eliminates free radicals, which are molecules that have lost an electron. This
causes them to actively attack and steal electrons from other molecules,
damaging genetic material.
Toxins–such as heavy metals, synthetic chemicals, and
byproducts from poor digestion and infections–overload our bodies, accumulate in
our tissues, and block normal regulation. Intravenous vitamin C supports
detoxification by converting toxins to harmless substances that are eliminated
through the urine.
2. Enzyme therapy
Used since the early 20th century, enzyme
therapy was developed by Dr. John Beard, who successfully treated cancer with
pancreatic enzymes. Our bodies produce enzymes that act as a natural defence
against cancer cells.
Unfortunately, many people produce an inadequate amount of
these enzymes. Pancreatic enzymes digest proteins, including tumours, and aid in
detoxification, stimulating the immune system and fighting infections. High
doses of enzymes taken orally between meals are thought to break down cancer
cells without harming healthy cells.
3. Mistletoe therapy
Mistletoe (Viscum
album) is a medicinal plant shown to be effective as an adjunctive cancer
treatment. A healthy immune system can identify and destroy malignant cells and
cancer-causing viruses, while a dysfunctional immune system can leave a body
more susceptible to cancer. Mistletoe injections stimulate the body’s immune
system, and may help to inhibit cancer cell growth. European scientific studies
have demonstrated that mistletoe therapy increases survival rates in cancer
patients, prolongs survival times, and improves quality of life.
4. Good
nutrition
The foods we eat are frequently deficient in vitamins and minerals;
our digestive systems are often compromised, leading to ineffective absorption
of essential nutrients. Eating nutrient-dense foods is vital for providing the
body with the materials needed to support healing.
The body needs to maintain an
acid-alkaline balance within a very narrow range to function at an optimal
level. An acidic environment disrupts the body’s regulatory ability, enabling
cancer cell growth. A diet that restricts animal protein, dairy products, white
sugar, processed foods, and peanuts, while supplying organic vegetables, fruits,
and plant-based proteins, plays a key role in shifting the acid-alkaline balance
to a more alkalinized state.
5. Drainage and detoxification
This step is crucial
to support the pathways of detoxification and promote the elimination of toxins
from the body. Homeopathic drainage is an effective, nontoxic, gentle therapy
that promotes the excretion of toxins, balances the body’s energy, and
strengthens constitutional weaknesses.
6. Mental-emotional-spiritual healing
The
importance of the mind-body-spirit connection and its influence on healing
cannot be overlooked. Cancer patients need to go through their own
mental-emotional-spiritual healing journey, using relaxation techniques and
working with complementary health practitioners. For true healing to occur,
patients need to play an active role in their entire healing process. With
escalating cancer rates, it is imperative to know that natural medicine offers
viable, effective cancer treatment options. Consult with a licensed naturopathic
doctor for an individualized assessment.
Source: alive #288, October 2006
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