| Cancer is essentially a failure of the immune system. | | | | protects against toxins and minimizes the liver |
| When the body's natural healing and scanning system | | | | damage caused by chemotherapy. Echinacea is also |
| is unable to get rid of the cells which develop | | | | an effective immuno-stimulants system. A good |
| damaged DNA, things quickly go out of balance. The | | | | quality remedy that contains these ingredients can be |
| damaged and altered cells grow uncontrollably and | | | | used with other alternative cancer treatments for |
| begin to spread to other parts of the body. | | | | dogs and strengthen the immune system. |
| Alternative cancer treatments for dogs can counter | | | | Other herbs known for their effects as cancer |
| the effects of the polluted environment we live in, | | | | remedies include ginger which effectively blocks the |
| and which seems to contribute to a large extent in | | | | growth of cancerous tumors. Turmeric extracts are |
| causing cancer. | | | | known to inhibit further growth and spread of cancer |
| Traditional Western treatments for cancer are a | | | | cells, and mistletoe helps to maintain normal blood |
| process of surgery radiation, and chemotherapy. | | | | pressure and a strong immune system. Purple |
| However, remission rates have a lot to do with the | | | | coneflower has shown excellent properties for |
| immune system, and a noticeable difference can be | | | | immune function and is a tonic for the lymphatic |
| caused by a strong immune system stepping in to | | | | system because of its immune-support. Indian |
| clear the cancer. Alternative cancer treatments for | | | | ginseng also supports health and vigor, supports |
| dogs follow the principle of restoring and | | | | healthy hemoglobin levels, and enhances the immune |
| strengthening the natural defenses of the body. | | | | system. |
| They aim to restore the state of balance that | | | | Some common, and not so common, foodstuffs also |
| existed before the disease took over, and give the | | | | have properties in the retardation of the growth and |
| immune system the strength to fight the disease | | | | spread of cancer. Such alternative cancer treatments |
| from within. | | | | for dog include garlic which enhances the immune |
| These methods and remedies have been successfully | | | | system and stimulates the growth of normal and |
| used, in many parts of the world, in cancer | | | | helpful cells. Green tea helps to strengthen canine |
| treatment, for decades and centuries. Regardless of | | | | immunity and retards cancerous tumor growth. It also |
| whether you believe in western medicine, these | | | | boosts and stimulates the immune system, and is a |
| alternative cancer treatments for dog have | | | | powerful antioxidant. |
| something to offer you. Choose to go with western | | | | Mushrooms like Reishi, Shiitake, Maitake enhance the |
| drug therapy, if you must, but alternative therapies | | | | immune system, and their high polysaccharide levels |
| and remedies can serve as a support for those | | | | aid white blood cells. Mushrooms also have |
| treatments. Barring that, these therapies can be used | | | | anti-inflammatory, anti-microbial, as well as antioxidant |
| on their own, for the treatment of dog cancer. | | | | properties. |
| Alternative cancer treatments for dogs include | | | | Supplements to help fight cancer include Vitamins C, |
| cancer-fighting diets, dietary supplements, and herbs. | | | | E, and selenium, flax or flaxseed oil, Wheatgrass |
| Among the herbs best known for cancer treatment | | | | extract, Soybean Concentrate, and Chlorella. |
| are Red clover, with tumor-inhibiting properties and | | | | Therapies like acupuncture and massage can also be |
| the ability to strengthen the functioning of the | | | | useful as alternative cancer treatments for dogs as |
| lymphatic system. Alfalfa is a preventive that reduces | | | | they promote better health and holistic balance. The |
| the risks of cancerous growth. | | | | only downside is that long term use is needed to gain |
| Astragalus works as an immuno-stimulant, boosts the | | | | optimal benefits from these therapies however, |
| immune system, and inhibits the spread of skin | | | | some may see that as a small price to pay for the |
| cancer. Burdock root stimulates and strengthens the | | | | long term health and well-being of a treasured |
| liver for better waste and toxic removal. Milk Thistle | | | | companion. |