Naturopathic: Cancer and Healing

If you’ve been diagnosed with cancer, you’ll work with an oncologist (and probably your family doctor). While it’s important to see a doctor who specializes in cancer, naturopathic medicine can complement conventional treatments like radiation or chemotherapy.

Naturopathic medicine is designed to help the body heal itself, particularly when it's been fighting an illness. It takes into account the person as a whole, rather than just the illness or disease. Whether you have prostate cancer; breast cancer; or lung cancer; supplements, special diets, and herbal treatments may help. Here are some examples:

• Acupuncture to reduce the nausea associated with chemotherapy
• Botanical medicine to strengthen the immune system
• Lifestyle modifications to reduce stress and anxiety

If you want more information about cancer and healing, reach out to a local naturopathic doctor.