Uses Of Naturopathy And Cancer Treatments

By Carol Wood


Naturopathic doctors use nature to help heal the body. It is a practice that uses herbal remedies and natural medicine to help the body use its own healing and defenses. What are some of the uses of naturopathy and cancer treatments that help the patient to live a better life?

Naturopathy is an alternative to traditional medicine that is gaining ground in helping cancer patients to live a symptom-free life from the effects of radiation and chemotherapy. Naturopathy may also help improve the patient's response to these treatments. The cancer patient uses this method in conjunction with traditional therapies.

Some herbal remedies can help to control or alleviate certain side effects of traditional medicine which is why many cancer patients seek this alternative form of treatment. It helps to improve their quality of life as they go through their treatments. They find that they have greater strength and improvement in their symptoms when they use this alternative medicine.

Naturopathic medicine practitioners are independent of medical doctors and do not take the place of traditional medicine but rather enhances and works with modern medical practices. A naturopathic doctor has taken courses in a four-year college or university to learn about these alternative remedies and has studied natural medicine and received their degree or license from the state.

There are traditional naturopaths who have not studied formally but practice this form of medical treatment. They may have many different methods they have used to learn this practice and it is best to check the source of their credentials before seeking treatment. Many are more than happy to talk about their training. Some naturopaths have their credentials posted on their website or hanging in their offices for view by the public.

Not all states license these practitioners so you will need to check with the agencies overseeing this method of medical practice to see if you can find any naturopathic practitioners in your state of residence. Naturopathy is not something that every state endorses so you will need to do your research into this form of treatment if you wish to pursue it. It is a viable source to use and can have many benefits to the patient and their families. They use natural methods that do not harm or have any known side effects. Although if using herbal remedies you should check with your regular doctor as they often prescribe traditional medicines that may have an interaction with some herbal remedies.

Naturopathy uses many forms of treatment such as vitamin and mineral therapy, massage techniques, herbal remedies, spinal manipulation and other such treatments to aid the patient in healing from illness or injury. This method of treatment is considered to be holistic in that is considers the whole person and not just their illness or symptoms.

If you are looking for alternative treatments to work in conjunction with your cancer treatment, you should seek the service of a qualified practitioner in your area. Naturopathic medicine has a lot to offer and you may find that it helps to improve your quality of life as well. Always check with your state about any licensing and qualifications of anyone you are seeking treatment from. They will be able to assist you in finding a qualified practitioner in your area if you state licenses this kind of practice.




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