| Many women suffering from breast cancer are | | | | Imagery - imagining certain pictures, scenes, |
| interested in learning more about natural | | | | or experiences in order to help the body |
| treatment options. This type of treatment is | | | | heal. |
| often referred to in the medical field and | | | | |
| Complementary and Alternative Medicine (CAM) | | | | Biological Natural Breast Cancer Treatment |
| treatment, and there are actually a number of | | | | Options |
| different types of treatment options that | | | | |
| fall under this category. | | | | It is also possible to treat your breast |
| | | | cancer by taking advantage of things found in |
| Understanding CAM | | | | nature, such as herbal products and dietary |
| | | | supplements. These can include certain |
| CAM is any type of medical practice, system, | | | | foods, vitamins, herbs, and special dietary |
| or product that is not considered to be the | | | | plans. Soy products are one additive that |
| standard form of care. There are three areas | | | | have shown a great deal of promise when it |
| of natural breast cancer treatment that fall | | | | comes to preventing and treating breast |
| under this category: Complementary Medicine, | | | | cancer. |
| Alternative Medicine, and Integrative | | | | |
| Medicine. | | | | You should also include whole grain foods, |
| | | | beans, nuts, fruits, vegetables, fatty fish, |
| Complementary medicines are those that are | | | | low-fat dairy products, flaxseed, green tea, |
| used along with standard medical treatments | | | | as many herbs as possible, and either virgin |
| like chemotherapy and surgery. A common | | | | oil or canola oil in your diet. All kinds of |
| complementary treatment is acupuncture, which | | | | herbs are good to add to your diet because |
| is used to help with the side effects | | | | they increase your intake of phytochemicals, |
| associated with cancer treatment. | | | | which may help to fight cancer. |
| Alternative medicine, on the other hand, is a | | | | |
| natural treatment approach that is used | | | | Body-Based Natural Breast Cancer Treatment |
| instead of standard medical treatments. | | | | Options |
| Special diets to treat cancer, for example, | | | | |
| may be used rather than chemotherapy. | | | | Body-based treatment options are those that |
| Integrative medicine takes care of your mind, | | | | work on one or more parts of your body. |
| body, and spirit by combining standard | | | | These techniques manipulate the body in order |
| medicine techniques with CAM techniques. | | | | to achieve a greater level of health. |
| | | | Massage involves manipulation of the tissues, |
| Natural Breast Cancer Treatment Techniques | | | | while chiropractic care manipulates the |
| Involving the Mind and Body | | | | skeletal system and joints. Reflexology, |
| | | | which utilizes pressure points in the feet |
| There are a number of treatment techniques | | | | and hands to affect parts of the body, is |
| you can utilize to help ease the pain and | | | | another type of treatment. |
| assist in the treatment process. Some of | | | | |
| these techniques include: | | | | Deciding if Natural Breast Cancer Treatment |
| | | | Options are Right for You |
| Biofeedback - using machines to learn how to | | | | |
| affect certain bodily functions you are | | | | Before deciding to start a treatment program, |
| normally not aware of, such as your heart | | | | it is important to discuss it with your |
| rate. | | | | doctor. There are certain foods and |
| | | | supplements that can actually interfere with |
| Meditation - focusing breathing or repeating | | | | other forms of treatment, so you want to be |
| words or phrases in order to calm your mind. | | | | sure the plan you are following is safe. |
| | | | |
| Yoga - using special stretches and poses with | | | | Your best option is to consult a professional |
| special attention given to your breathing. | | | | that is trained in natural strategies. Your |
| | | | doctor or nurse might be able to refer you to |
| Hypnosis - creating a state of relaxed and | | | | a specialist. If not, contact your local |
| focused attention and concentrating on | | | | cancer center or hospital and ask for names |
| certain ideas, feelings, or suggestions to | | | | of professionals that might be able to help |
| assist in the healing process. | | | | you. Before working with the person, |
| | | | however, make sure he or she is licensed to |
| Creative Outlets - special therapy such as | | | | practice in your state. Your health is |
| dance, music, and art. | | | | important, so you need to be sure to have the |
| | | | best care possible. |