Breast Cancer is a complex condition and is one of the leading cause of cancer related deaths in women worldwide. Breast Cancer can affect men also, though rare. Modern treatment modality for cancer consist of surgery, chemotherapy, radiation therapy, and immunotherapy.
Ayurveda can definitely and positively play a supportive role in the treatment and management of breast cancer, but for cure it needs to be integrated with modern treatment modalities. Ayurveda can help to holistically address the root cause of breast cancer and promote overall health of breast cancer patients.
How Ayurveda can help in treatment and management of breast cancer, let’s discuss it further:
What is Breast Cancer?
Breast Cancer is a type of cancer that originates in the cells of the breast. It is most common type of cancer among women worldwide, but it can also occur in men, though rare. Breast cancer can happen when cells of the breast acquire certain genetic mutations and this can further lead to uncontrolled growth of abnormal cells leading to formation of a lump or a tumor.
Breast Cancer can start in different parts of the breast like ducts (tubes that carry milk to the nipple), the lobules (milk-producing glands), or the connective tissue of the breast. Invasive cancer that originates in the ducts and lobules is called Invasive ductal carcinoma and Invasive lobular carcinoma respectively.
What is Ayurveda?
Ayurveda is a traditional system of Indian Medicine and has originated in India around 5,000 years ago. Ayurveda is one of the oldest system of holistic medicine and further emphasizes over balancing the mind, body, and the spirit. It helps to promote overall health and wellness in an individual
The term “Ayurveda” is derived from the Sanskrit words “ayus,” meaning “life,” and “veda,” meaning “knowledge” or “science.” Ayurveda promotes siddhant of three doshas: Vata, Pitta, and Kapha. A balance or harmony between these doshas is key to healthy life, and imbalance further lead to diseased state.
Treatment of Breast Cancer through Ayurveda
Dr. Ravi Gupta is an experienced Ayurveda Cancer Consultant and has over 13 years of expertise in the field of offering holistic and the patient-tailored approach toward successful management and treatment of breast cancer. His treatment modality encompasses traditional ayurvedic principles and further integrate it with modern insights. His treatment modality include following aspects:
1) Herbal Medicine in the treatment of Breast Cancer: Dr. Ravi Gupta advises certain herbal formulations that have anti-cancer, anti-inflammatory, and immune-boosting properties. These herbs are:
a) Ashwagandha (Withania somnifera): It helps to boost the immunity and improve strength and vitality in breast cancer patients. It also help to reduce stress and anxiety in breast cancer patients.
b) Turmeric (Curcuma longa): Turmeric is rich curcumin. It is also well known for its anti-cancer and anti-inflammatory properties.
c) Shatavari (Asparagus racemosus): It help to balance the hormone in breast cancer patients and further help to provide nourishment to Sapta Dhatus in breast cancer patients.
2) Panchakarma or Detoxification Therapy in the management of Breast Cancer: Dr. Ravi Gupta advises Panchakarma or detoxification therapy in the treatment of breast cancer. This Panchakarma or Ayurvedic detoxification therapy facilitate in removing toxins or Ama from the body and restore balance between mind, body, and spirit in breast cancer patients. Certain detoxification therapies is described further:
a) Virechana (Therapeutic Purgation): Virechana helps to digest the aam in the body and bring it in the kostha bhag for its removal. Virechana helps to reduce inflammation and improve digestive system in breast cancer patients.
b) Raktamokshana (Bloodletting): Raktamokshana (Bloodletting) helps to purify blood and reduce inflammation in breast cancer patients.
C) Rasayana or Rejuvenation Therapy: Rasayana or Rejuvenation Therapy helps to enhance strength and vitality in breast cancer patients. It also helps to boost the immunity and promote earlier recovery in breast cancer patients. Certain Ayurvedic formulations that prove beneficial breast cancer patients are:
a) Amalaki Rasayana: Amalaki Rasayana is rich in antioxidant and further help to promote DNA and tissue damage repair.
b) Chyawanprash: Chyawanprash helps to build the immunity, and improve strength and vitality in breast cancer patients.
c) Brahmi Rasayana: Brahmi Rasayana helps to reduce stress and anxiety in breast cancer patients. It also help to improve cognitive function in cancer patients.
Diet and Lifestyle Recommendations in the management of Breast Cancer:
Dr. Ravi Gupta, Ayurveda Cancer Consultant provides specific dietary and lifestyle recommendations to support vitality in breast cancer patients and further improve immunity in them.
a) Foods to avoid in Breast Cancer Patients: Breast Cancer Patients should specifically avoid processed food, salty and refined sugar food, alcohol, and fried items.
b) Foods to include in Breast Cancer Patients: Breast Cancer Patients should include fresh and organic foods, seasonal leafy vegetables, and vegetables which is rich in anti-oxidants.
c) Daily Yoga and Pranayama (Breathing Exercises) for Breast Cancer Patients: It help to improve circulation and further help to enhance mind-body connection.
d) Meditation for Breast Cancer Patients: Daily meditation help to improve health and further help to reduce stress and anxiety in breast cancer patients. It also help to regularize sleep cycle.
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— Dr. Ravi Gupta, M.D. (Ayurveda) Ayurveda Cancer Consultant Specialist in Ayurveda and Panchakarma
