Prostate Cancer Alternatives, Lowering Your PSA Naturally
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Naturopathic Perspective Watchful Waiting is a Specific Treatment

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From a Naturopathic Perspective Watchful Waiting is a Specific Treatment

From a naturopathic perspective, watchful waiting is a specific treatment because changes are made to the patient’s diet and herbs and supplements are prescribed. Benefits to watchful waiting include improving overall health; providing time for the patient to evaluate options and treatments; reducing or eliminating the need for surgery, chemotherapy, or radiation; and producing minimal side effects. Regular digital rectal exams and PSA monitoring are conducted during watchful waiting, and if indicated, more aggressive treatment is initiated. Prostate cancer patients undergoing conventional therapies also benefit from nutritional and herbal support.

Because naturopathic treatment is geared to the individual needs of the patient, it is best, if possible, to have a licensed naturopathic physician or holistic MD or DO determine which naturopathic therapies are most appropriate. The situation is best when all physicians—holistic and allopathic—work together to develop an optimal treatment plan.

Supplements
Supplements are intended to provide nutritional support. Because a supplement or a recommended dose may not be appropriate for all persons, a physician (e.g., a licensed naturopathic physician or holistic MD or DO) should be consulted before using any product. Recommended doses follow:

• · Curcumin — 400 mg 3 times daily. Curcumin is a yellow pigment in Turmeric (Curcuma longa) with strong anti-inflammatory properties.

  · Fractionated citrus pectin (also called modified citrus pectin or MCP) — 6 grams 2 times daily. MCP powder is usually dissolved in a small amount of water and then diluted juice. It interferes with cancer cells' ability to aggregate and attach to healthy cells and inhibits cancer cell growth.

  · Genistein — 200 mg daily. An isoflavone that inhibits the growth of cancer cells and acts as an antioxidant. Soy nuts are high in genistein.

  · Green tea — Drink at least 4 cups a day or take a standardized extract. Inhibits cancer cell growth and induces apoptosis (programmed cell death).

  · Lycopene — 10 mg daily. A carotenoid found primarily in tomatoes.

  · Melatonin — 20 mg daily. Inhibits cancer cell growth and potentiates the beneficial effects of chemotherapy and radiation while reducing their side effects.

  · Selenium — 400-800 mcg daily. A potent antioxidant.

  · Vitamin D — .25–.50 mcg daily. Inhibits cancer cell growth and may induce apoptosis.

  · Vitamin E succinate — 1200–1600 IUs daily. Inhibits cancer cell growth and promotes normal cell division.

  · Zinc — 15-50 mg daily. As zinc competes with copper for absorption, it is important to supplement with copper. Zinc supplements containing copper are available. Supports immune function.

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