Prostate Cancer Alternative Treatments
The baby boomer generation is gravitating toward prostate cancer alternative treatments.
The consensus is that if the cancer has not spread alternative medicine can easily
kill the cancer cells safely without intrusive surgery or chemotherapy. In some cases
if the cancer has spread, the traditional orthodox treatments and subsequent side
effects can be devastating.
Prostate cancer alternative treatment is the choice for many middle aged men because
of the promising scientific research that is being conducted all across the country.
In one recent research study conducted by Dr. Dean Ornish, MD, clinical professor of
medicine, University of California, the report sited evidence that eating a 10% fat
vegan diet combined with moderate exercise, meditation and yoga reduced the levels of PSA .
Level of prostate-specific antigen (PSA) is a protein secreted by prostate tissue.
The higher the PSA level, the more likely a person will develop urinary retention.
For some individuals diagnosed with high PSA levels, prostate cancer alternative treatments
are in even higher demand.
The American Cancer Society estimates that in the United States one in six men will
eventually be diagnosed with prostate cancer--that’s one in six men. The Associate
Editor of The Journal of Urology gave a warning to men that there may
be an over reaction to the method of detecting the prostate problem.
Because of traditional reaction to high levels of PSA, some men may be in jeopardy of
receiving high risk treatments that are not warranted.
The primary alternative treatment for prostate cancer is herbal treatment or homeopathy.
Alternative Prostate cancer herbal treatments include:
Lycopene is in abundance in cooked tomato products. Lycopene is also found in
these fruits
:
Pink grapefruits
Watermelons
Guavas.
Lycopene contains antioxidant properties that aid in reversing the malignant process.
Studies published in the Journal of the National Cancer Institute reported that men
who ate cooked tomato products were less likely to develop prostate cancer.
The research went further to discover that men who consumed 10 or more servings of
tomato-based foods a week were 45 percent less likely to develop prostate cancer.
Cooked tomato products offered protective benefits. The study found no benefits in
raw tomatoes and tomato juice.
Saw Palmetto inhibits the production of DHT, which reduces prostate enlargement and
inflammation. It is available in health food stores and has no side effects.
Selenium is a mineral that is already present in the prostate. When this
mineral is depleted in the prostate problems occur. Taken as a supplement,
selenium combined with selenium rich foods improve the functioning of the prostate.
Food rich in selenium are:
Shellfish
Garlic
Chicken
Grains
Another mineral that is depleted over time in the prostate is Zinc.
Taking a daily supplement of zinc combined with food rich in zinc also
help the prostate heal itself. Food -rich in zinc include:
Lamb chops
Clams
Whole oatmeal
Wheat germ
Oysters
Sunflower seeds
Pumpkin seeds
Homeopathy as an alternative therapy program for prostate cancer.
Homeopathy is a gentle, holistic approach to cancer that is used by
several men who suffer with prostate problems. Homeopathy therapy
ncludes but is not limited to the following treatments:
Dietary changes
Oral nutritional supplements
Hormonal balancing
Vitamin and mineral drips
Exercise program
Fresh air
Sunlight exposure
Stress management training
Body detoxification
Homeopathy may use other immune enhancing activities including
chiropractic massage
Acupuncture
Some managed care organizations now offer these therapies as an "expanded benefit."
for their members. Consumers are demanding access to alternative medicines because
over time these alternatives have proven themselves to be beneficial.
Prostate cancer alternative treatments are less invasive and have been shown to
provide relief and in some reported cases a cure for prostate cancer.
As more consumers seek alternative treatments for all types of diseases a
step by step management plan including the medical, pharmacological and
alternative medicine specialists should soon be available to the general public.
