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How can naturopathic medicine be used to treat or help treat breast cancer?

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Dr.Crystal.ND (Complementary Care Expert (Verified) ) - 07 / 21 / 2011

Naturopathic medicine uses natural & supportive therapies to enhance the individual's immune system. The goal is to create an optimal internal & external environment.

Every form of healing is necessary when someone is diagnosed with cancer. There are times when surgery, radiation, chemotherapy are needed to reduce/eradicate tumors/cancer cells. The focus of naturopathic medicine is to take a "whole-person" approach and use scientifically based natural methods to strengthen the body.

By using clinical nutrition, IV therapy, botanical (herbal) medicine, asian medicine (includes acupuncture & asian herbs) the goal is to:
- decrease side effects of cancer treatment
- improve energy & overall quality of life
- support and improve the body's immune system
- support the mind/body/spirit during the healing process
- provide strategies for cancer prevention and health maintenance.

In clinical practice, the patients that have the best "outcomes" are those who incorporate both conventional and naturopathic medicine into their health regime when faced with a diagnosis of cancer.

Naturopathic medicine uses natural & supportive therapies to enhance the individual's immune system. The goal is to create an optimal internal & external environment.

Every form of healing is necessary when someone is diagnosed with cancer. There are times when surgery, radiation, chemotherapy are needed to reduce/eradicate tumors/cancer cells. The focus of naturopathic medicine is to take a "whole-person" approach and use scientifically based natural methods to strengthen the body.

By using clinical nutrition, IV therapy, botanical (herbal) medicine, asian medicine (includes acupuncture & asian herbs) the goal is to:
- decrease side effects of cancer treatment
- improve energy & overall quality of life
- support and improve the body's immune system
- support the mind/body/spirit during the healing process
- provide strategies for cancer prevention and health maintenance.

In clinical practice, the patients that have the best "outcomes" are those who incorporate both conventional and naturopathic medicine into their health regime when faced with a diagnosis of cancer.

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