Alternative Treatment
Alternative Cervical Cancer Treatment
Alternative healing has been around for a long time. It can be very helpful for many things. It can help maximize the potential of the body of a person who is well. It can also be used to help the body of a sick person fight off an illness such as cancer.
Alternative treatments are frequently considered to be controversial by physicians. This does not mean they are not as good as traditional medicine. It just means that physicians are schooled in traditional healing methods, not alternative ones. Therefore, it is unlikely that a physician will prescribe a medication that is considered an alternative treatment. The exception to this would be a homeopathic doctor.
If you do decide that you want to begin an alternative treatment, it is imperative that you consult your physician first. You need to make sure that the alternative treatment you wish to add to your regiment will not interact in a negative way with any traditional treatments you are already receiving. You also need to ensure that any alternative treatments will not render your traditional treatment ineffective. It is also important to note that you should never discontinue your current treatment (through your doctor) to begin an alternative treatment on your own. In short, you must consult with your doctor before making any changes to your treatment plan because it is truly in your best interest to do so.
With all that being said, alternative treatments can be a wonderful thing. The treatments detailed in this chapter can be a great benefit for you depending upon your current medical situation. Just please remember to exercise proper caution when embarking into the wonderful world of alternative healing.
Antioxidants: An antioxidant is a substance such as vitamin C, vitamin E, or beta carotene that is thought to protect cells from oxidation. Multiple studies have linked low antioxidant levels to women with cervical dysplasia. Research has shown that the use of antioxidants in cancer patients should depend on the oxidative state that the cancer cells are currently in. If cancer cells are in an extremely high oxidative state, then anti-oxidants can keep cancer cells from entering apoptosis (when cancer cells die). If cancer cells are in a slightly above normal oxidative state, then anti-oxidants can top the growth and reproduction of the cells.
B Vitamins: Several studies have shown that women with cervical dysplasia have a vitamin B deficiency.
Choline: Choline helps the liver metabolize Niacin. It also aids in fighting the fatigue that comes along with most cancers. Choline is a natural amine that is frequently classed in the vitamin B complex.
Cumin: Cumin is a small plant from the parsley family that is used in medicine and cooking. Cumin has been shown to reduce the chance of developing cervical cancer in animal studies.
D-Limonene: D-Limonene, a phytochemical, blocks Isoprenylation. Isoprenylation is a process necessary for tumor growth factors like the Epithelial Growth Factor, Insulin-Like-Growth-factor, and the RAS gene to transmit their signals into the center of cancer cells and tells them to make more cancer cells. D-Limonene is found in the citrus oil that comes from citrus rind.
Folic Acid: Not taking in enough folic acid has been linked to increased risk of cervical dysplasia. Folic acid can be found in fresh fruit, green plants, liver, and yeast.
Green Tea: The results of one study showed that patients who received green tea extracts in the form of an ointment or capsule experienced a 69% reduction of cervical dysplasia lesions. Phytochemicals found in green tea are helpful in the shutting down of glycolosis (the main source of energy for cancer cells), which ultimately helps starve cancer cells to death. Green tea comes from leaves that were not fermented before they were dried.
Grits: Grits can be eaten at breakfast instead of whole grains. Grits are helpful in preventing cancer cells from making DNA and constructing new blood vessels.
Licorice Root Extract and Pantothenic Acid: When steroid like actions in the body are desired, then Licorice Root Extract and Pantothenic Acid are used. They are also used to help patients gain weight and to slow down Leukemia and Lymphoma growth. Traditionally, licorice root has been used for liver and respiratory support and as a general tonic. The medicinal use of licorice goes back thousands of years. Pantothenic Acid is part of the B vitamin complex.
Melatonin: Melatonin is a hormone produced by the pineal gland, which is involved in the sleeping, aging, and reproduction processes in mammals. Research is still being conducted on the effect of melatonin on Cervical Cancer. However, it is possible that melatonin may help to suppress the rapid growth and mutation of cancer cells.
Minerals: Women with cervical dysplasia have been found to have abnormal levels of minerals such as copper, zinc, and selenium. Research has shown that women with cervical dysplasia and invasive cancers have a higher level of copper and lower levels of zinc and selenium in their bodies.
Niacin: Niacin works alongside Tocotrienols and D-Limonene to stop Isoprenylation. Niacin also acts to deplete Glycine, an amino acid used by cancer cells to manufacture DNA. Niacin is a white crystalline acid that is part of the B vitamin complex. It is found in dairy products, meat, wheat germ, and yeast.
Parsley: Ingredients in parsley have the capabilities to help shut down Epithelial Growth Factors. Epithelial Growth Factors are enzymes that initiate the growth and spread of cancer.
Perilla Oil: Perilla Oil can slow down the growth of cancer cells. Perilla Oil is light yellow oil that comes from mint seeds. It can also be used for cooking oil, fake leather, printing ink, and varnish.
Resveratrol: Resveratrol is a phytochemical that causes apoptosis (cancer cell death). It is used in the treatment of all cancers. Resveratrol can be found in grapes, peanuts, mulberries, other plants, and food products such as red wine.
Selenium: Research has shown that selenium can get in the way of the actions of certain genes that promote cancer cell growth. It has also been shown to induce apoptosis (cancer cell death).
Tocotrienols: Tocotrienols helps to shut down Isoprenylation. It also assists D-Limonene by blocking actions of several tumor growth factors. Tocotrienol is one of eight structurally related compounds, which are vitamin E when grouped together.
Vitamin A: Women with various grades of CIN have been observed to have a vitamin A deficiency. Studies have shown that higher levels of vitamin A can help reduce women reduce their risk of progression to Cervical Cancer. Vitamin A can be found in egg yolk and green and yellow vegetables among other things.
Vitamin C: Studies have shown that there is a higher rate of cervical dysplasia in women with low levels of vitamin C. Vitamin C is found in citrus fruits, leafy green vegetables, tomatoes, and potatoes.
Vitamin D: In many types of cancers, Vitamin D helps activate Phosphotases. Phospotases are enzymes that stop the activities of Kinases (enzymes required for cancer cell growth and reproduction). Vitamin D can be found in milk, fish, and eggs.
Whey Protein: Whey protein is a protein food that should be taken at breakfast. It will help the body’s normal cells get their daily dose of amino acids, help albumin levels remain normal, and prevent edema. Whey protein is found in cow’s milk.
