Liver cancer typically develops as a result of another liver problem, such as cirrhosis or hepatitis C. Controversy surrounds natural treatments for cancer, but research both on humans and animals suggest certain supplements might be beneficial for liver cancer.
Precautions
Do not use herbal therapies for liver cancer without consulting with your doctor. Consult with a knowledgeable health care provider for appropriate dosages.
Considerations Regarding Research
Clinical research varies; some testing is performed in humans while others involve animals or just test tubes with isolated tumor cells and various compounds. No one treatment can offer any guarantees that it will work across the board in all people.
Dietary Suggestions
According to the publication Prescription for Herbal Healing, which offers natural treatment suggestions based on research, various laboratory tests showed certain foods inhibited the growth of liver tumors. They include Jerusalem artichokes and foods rich in the amino acid arginine such as chocolate, coconut, hazelnuts and sunflower seeds.
Supplements
Alternative medicine expert Dr. Andrew Weil notes a study in Thailand where liver cancer patients taking the mushroom compound AHCC survived longer. He also mentions other mushrooms that have proven anti-cancer effects such as maitake, agaricus blazei and reishi. Prescription for Herbal Healing lists the following supplements that have shown benefit for liver cancer in various testing; they include milk thistle, barberry, lentinan and scutelleria.
Complementing Natural Treatments
Natural treatments offer maximum benefit when you take a holistic approach to health. Commit to a healthy diet rich in fruits and vegetables. Exercise as appropriate and engage in mind/body techniques to relieve stress.
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