7 'home remedies' to combat chemo's side effects

Thanks for sharing the information.

I think the basic rule for every woman trying whatever home remedy/supplement etc. is to bounce the idea/s off her oncologist.

I have been told that some things can be harmful...e.g. St. John's Wort that can interfere with chemo being processed properly...so anyone who is interested please check.

good luck to you..and welcome.

warmly,

Steve

Most doctors do not offer much in the way of holistic choices for cancer patients - many actually discourage it. My doctor (at UCLA) categorically told me not to take anything while on chemo. I found this stance a bit off-putting personally. Fortunately for me, I decided to do my own research and listen to my own body. I did take a few supplements and tried some of my own home remedies to combat different side effects from the chemo rather than resorting to the prescription drugs that were offered to me by the barrel load. I had no nausea, no real problems with my red or white blood counts and my hair and skin stayed more nourished and I experienced no neuropathy. I know everyone is different, and I am not advocating any specific regime, but I am a FIRM believer in listening to your body and knowing what is good for it. A doctor doesn't always know what is best or what makes you the most comfortable during this very difficult time. It is easy to sympathize with a cancer patient, but unless you have walked in our shoes, it is difficult to understand the physical toll these treatments create on our bodies. Exploring alternative (and natural) ways to alleviate symptoms or nourish the body is important. It's too bad the "medical" community as a whole doesn't make more of an effort to seek information and offer alternative choices to combat symptoms. Probably because the drug companies would have a fit. I remember the first time I went into UCLA Westwood to meet with a well known oncologist about his opinion about chemotherapy treatments. This doctor interrupted our appt for 30 minutes just so he could speak with a pharmaceutical rep who happened to show up at his office. Needless to say, I left and never returned and did not use this doctor for my on-going treatment. I felt like I didn't matter. My only advice to women is to be your OWN advocate. Do your own due diligence and do what you feel is best for you. 

Lisa