Naturopathy

I think we all experience the fear that the cancer will appear elsewhere in our bodies and that we all explore different avenues to prevent it.  What is right for one is not always right for another, it is a very individual journey.

I have read alot and have put alot of the advice into practice both  mentally and physically.  I eat organic foods.  I have eliminated dairy from my diet.  I juice daily.  I am learning to meditate (most useful when you want to disappear from chemo for a while).   I have a weekly massage. Will it help my recovery?  I hope so.  If nothing else I feel better.  I have spoken with my Oncologist at every  point.  I have spoken to the pharmacist as well to make sure I am not doing anything that will hinder the effectiveness of the chemo.  For example during Epi I was advised not to take chamomile tea, fish oil or vit C.  As they are anti-inflammatory and have been noted to affect the Epi.

As for the stress causing the cancer.  From what I have read there is a theory that whilst your body is coping with stress from living (be it intense living, grief, trauma etc) a cell "slips a stitch"  then when this cell multiplies because the body hasnt destroyed the original, the multiples are recognised as OK.  Thus mutant cells cluster and cancer is formed.   Did you cause it, no.  It is a natural process go astray.  In some instances this is how we evolve.  In this instance it is a bummer.

As to whether you are under stress now.  I would speculate you are.  Major trauma of diagnosis, then surgery and now treatment.  All adds up.

If the naturapath will help you, I think you should explore it and use what you want.  What you are comfortable with.   

Be gentle on yourself.  Take care.