Cancer is one of the most dangerous and serious diseases, and every year the cases of cancers are increasing. Unfortunately, we still don’t have any official cure for cancer. Chemotherapy and other treatment methods are still in use, but they don’t work all the time, and they also have a lot of serious side effects.
The chemotherapy may kill the cancer cells, but it also hurts the patient a lot, which is why it is not an official or effective cure for cancer.The way chemotherapy works is that it attacks the cells that grow and divide very fast, like all cancer cells, but some other healthy body cells also grow very fast. Chemotherapy does not discriminate between the good and the bad cells, and it kills cells of the hair, skin, intestines and bone marrow as well, which is why it has so many serious side effects.
The most common side effects of chemotherapy include a weakened immune system, fatigue, nausea and vomiting, hair loss and pain. Due to the overall treatment procedure, patients are also more prone to be affected by extreme stress and depression.
According to recent statistics, the number of new cases of cancer in 2015 was around 439 for every 10000 men and women. According to the trends, this number has risen significantly since then, and it is expected to increase by almost 50 percent until 2030.
If you have a loved one who has suffered from cancer, you will know how hard the treatment can be. It can make the patient lethargic and frail, and it can cause many other problems like nausea and pain. Many normal medications aren’t even effective when people are going through chemotherapy, and if the treatment fails, which it does more than half of the time, the patient has to go through so much discomfort and trouble in their last days.
I have also lost a family member to cancer, and I know how hard the whole situation can be, so today, I am going to be discussing some simple and natural remedies that can help cancer patients get through their treatment more comfortably.
Try using Cannabis and its extracts
Even though Cannabis is more widely known as a recreational drug, it has many amazing health benefits. According to recent studies, Cannabis can be effective in countering some of the side effects of cancer treatments.
For most cancer patients going through chemotherapy, two of the major concerns are the pain and constant nausea. Fortunately, Cannabis is known to counter both of these conditions effectively. Cannabis can also help cancer patients get rid of their daily stress and counter depression and anxiety, which are also major concerns that affect the treatment of cancer patients.
Apart from countering the side effects of cancer treatments, Cannabis can also help cancer patients relax and forget about their problems for a while.
You also don’t have to worry, because Cannabis is now legal in Canada, so you should check out the Abbotsford dispensary to get some high-quality strains and accessories.
Try Aromatherapy
Aromatherapy is a form of therapy in which different scents and smells are used to ease the mind and body. It is also an effective way to counter some chemotherapy side effects like nausea and vomiting.
Aromatherapy can also be effective in countering pain and stress to some extent, and it is very easy to do. Just burn some scented candles in the room of the patient, make sure that the scents are light and mellow because strong smells can also cause headaches and other problems.
The scent of lavender essential oils is very effective for most people, but overall, everyone responds differently to different scents, so finding the right scents may take some trial and error
Add healthy pain countering foods to your diet
The diet of a cancer patient also has a major role to play in how they are affected by chemotherapy. There are many foods that are known for countering pain, eliminating nausea and fixing many other side effects caused by chemotherapy.
Ginger is known to help manage nausea and vomiting caused by chemotherapy
Zinc can help prevent taste changes which are another side effect of chemotherapy.
Ginseng is another natural herb that can help reduce fatigue caused by cancer when consumed in high doses.
Turmeric can help decrease the killing of healthy cells, and it can limit hair fall, skin dryness and other cell damage caused by chemotherapy
Acupuncture
Acupuncture is a form of traditional Chinese medicine, which involves inserting very thin needles into certain points of your skin. This improves the flow of blood and energy to certain parts of your body, facilitating the healing process.
Acupuncture techniques can also stimulate the central nervous system, triggering the release of certain hormones and neurotransmitters, which helps in countering certain side effects of cancer treatments.
Acupuncture can help cancer patients combat nausea and vomiting. Acupuncture is traditionally known to help counter pain, so it can easily wipe out the pain caused due to chemotherapy and cancer.
Stress and anxiety are also somewhat treatable by acupuncture by triggering the release of certain neurotransmitters. So if you or anyone you know has cancer, then acupuncture can be an effective counter to many of the side effects of chemotherapy
Try using kratom
Kratom is another amazing plant that is known for its opioid-like effects. This plant is native to Southeast Asia, and it is especially common in countries like Thailand and Indonesia. Kratom has many medicinal benefits.
Most commonly, kratom is used for countering pain, and it has an effect similar to morphine, so even the most severe pain can be countered naturally using kratom. Also, kratom can also help counter the stress and anxiety caused because of the treatment.
Kratom is also commonly used to counter depression, so if the patient is feeling down and their state is affecting their treatment, then kratom can be very effective in helping the patient relax.
Author Bio:
Currently a student of English Literature, in her final years, Carolina Martel is passionate about writing her thoughts in words. She takes up writing projects in her leisure time to accompany her studies. Generally, she understands the essence of writing on every topic but especially those that relate to her field. She regularly writes at https://shadedco.com/.
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