| Unfortunately, most of the conventional treatments | | | | increased the lifespan of mice in clinical experiments. |
| that are used in the treatment of mesothelioma | | | | 4. Eating gourmet mushrooms; take mushroom |
| destroy healthy cells of the body while effecting their | | | | extracts, herbal preparations of Astragalus and |
| anti cancer effects. The pain and the terrible side | | | | Echinacea, purified in concentrated colostrum products. |
| effects of most of these therapies also tend to | | | | These substances naturally modulate the immune |
| negate any positive effects they have on the patient. | | | | system. |
| There is general new enthusiasm for alternative | | | | 5. Adding enzymes before meals to enhance |
| treatments of mesothelioma. Many doctors now take | | | | chemotherapy drugs and possibly extend survival. |
| a more holistic approach, in that they take into account | | | | Over-the-counter supplements are available at health |
| the entire spectrum of the human condition when | | | | food stores. Consult a practitioner familiar with |
| advising patients of avenues of treatments for many | | | | appropriate dosages. |
| conditions including mesothelioma. | | | | 6-The use of Antineoplaston Therapy is currently being |
| The holistic alternative methods of treating | | | | studied. These proteins help to restore the proper |
| mesothelioma include: | | | | chemical balance in the affected healthy body cells to |
| 1. Stimulation of natural antibodies in the body system | | | | their normal, healthy state. This treatment is still |
| by relaxation. This is done commonly by engaging in | | | | undergoing studies at the National Cancer Institute, and |
| massage, Yoga, meditation, regulated breathing | | | | it is hoped that it will eventually offer relief for many |
| methods or other less structured forms of relaxation | | | | types of cancers including mesothelioma. |
| reduces stress. | | | | It is important for victims of mesothelioma to never |
| 2. Incorporating "healthy" fats into a balanced diet. | | | | lose hope. Hope is the essence of the human spirit, |
| Remove processed chemicals like trans fats from | | | | and that cannot be killed by cancer or asbestos as |
| your diet and add Omega 3's from fish and seafood | | | | long as the survivor never relents in their struggle to |
| with 1-2 tablespoons of flax oil, or 2-4 tablespoons of | | | | survive. |
| freshly ground flax seed, or 2-4 grams per day of fish | | | | A mesothelioma patient must know all the treatment |
| oil. | | | | options available to him /her so that he/her will be able |
| 3. Taking 10 to 20 milligrams of Melatonin an hour | | | | to choose the best treatment option. |
| before bed. Melatonin regulates body cycles and has | | | | |