Home remedies to treat lymphoma patients
Lymphoma is a cancer of the lymphatic system. This system includes the lymph nodes, spleen, thymus gland, and bone marrow. The lymphatic system is the body’s disease-fighting network. Lymphoma generally leads to fatigue and weight loss. Combining natural therapies with treatment is beneficial to treating lymphoma and improving the chances of survival. The natural remedies also help to keep the body in better condition. Some of the home remedies for lymphoma are:
1. Ginger
Ginger an effective anti-inflammatory food that aids digestion and helps to ease the symptoms of nausea. Drinking ginger tea will help to ease the discomfort caused by chemotherapy-induced nausea.
2. Parsley
A lower level of antioxidants in the body is linked to cancer. Parsley is one of the best antioxidant foods which helps to fight free radicals and harmful cancer-causing molecules. Consume parsley fresh, by adding to fruit and vegetable juices or as plain parsley juice. Try to source organic parsley that is grown locally.
3. Green tea extract
Green tea extracts contain EGCG a type of catechin. EGCG is an effective natural anti-cancer and anti-tumor substance. It is effective in fighting lymphoma.
4. Omega-3 fatty acids
Omega-3 fatty acids improve your immunity and help to delay the spread of lymphoma. Omega-3 acids are found in seafood. They are also available as capsules.
5. Milk thistle
This herb detoxifies the body and improves the functioning of the liver. This proves to be a natural treatment for lymphoma.
6. Ginseng
Ginseng is a slow-growing herb with fleshy roots. It comes in three varieties based on how it is grown, fresh, red or white. The most popular ginseng is American ginseng and Asian ginseng. Ginseng has been proved to be effective in improving the immune system of the body. Lymphoma patients have had significant improvement in their immunity and a lower recurrence of symptoms on consuming at least 5,400 mg of ginseng daily. The chances of recurrence reduced and survival rates increased when ginseng was consumed. Ginseng is available as a powder, or as a capsule.
7. Turmeric
Curcumin in turmeric is a good radiosensitizer and chemosensitizer for lymphoma. This makes chemotherapy and radiation therapy work better against cancer while protecting the normal healthy cells. Turmeric is available at natural foods stores. You can make a tea from the powder. It is available as pills, powder and liquid forms.
8. Saw palmetto
Saw palmetto is a small slow-growing palm which grows in the southeastern part of the country. Its berries are a rich source of fatty acids and phytosterols which are used by Native Americans as medicine. It is very effective to treat cancer as it has anti-inflammatory properties and reduces swelling caused by cancer. Saw palmetto tablets are available to take as supplements.
9. Olive leaf extract
Olive leaf extract is high in polyphenols. Polyphenols occur naturally in plants and research suggests that they may help to protect against cancer.
10. Mistletoe extract
Mistletoe extract is very effective to stimulate the immune system to fight cancer. It is a parasitic evergreen plant which lives on tresses such as apple and elm. Most complementary therapies that are used to treat cancer using mistletoe preparations are available in liquid and powder forms. It is available in natural stores and online.
These natural remedies can be used along with medical treatments to improve health, reduce pain and recurrence of lymphatic cancer. These natural treatments for lymphoma should not be a substitute for medical treatment of cancer but used alongside treatment.