The female breast, made up of glandular tissue, ducts, connective tissues, and fat, is mainly there to make milk for lactation. Breast care entails keeping the breast tissue intact and checking and caring for it for early detection of abnormalities, including breast cancer. Naturopathy, an alternative and complementary medicine modality, focuses on natural therapies to promote women's health and wellness, including breast health, writes Dr Narendra K Shetty, chief wellness officer at Kshemavana Naturopathy and Yoga Centre, Bengaluru.
2 Ways Naturopathy Helps In Managing Breast Cancer
As per Dr Narendra K Shetty, comprehensive breast care involves a healthy diet, regular exercise, stress management, and herbal supplements such as turmeric and manuka honey. This is how naturopathy can help in managing breast cancer:
1) Mind-Body Connection
Yoga strengthens the mind-body interface, encouraging body awareness and consciousness of reproductive health. Self-consciousness and consciousness developed through yoga enable women to become aware of their health cycles and make effective choices. Regular practice of yoga develops a vigilant attitude towards breast health, making one responsive to body changes and needs.
2) Diet Therapy
Chronic inflammation is a causative factor for most reproductive health problems. Anti-inflammatory foods will assist in inducing hormonal balance. Leafy vegetables, berries, fatty fish with omega-3 fatty acids, nuts, and seeds are helpful in minimizing inflammation. Omega-3s, for instance, have been found to improve insulin sensitivity and lower inflammation—both crucial for treating conditions of reproductive health.
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3 Tools of Naturopathy for Maintaining Breast Health
Naturopathy promotes well-being through natural treatments that support balance, awareness, and nutrition, thus providing a holistic way to maintain breast health. 3 ways it helps:
1) Special Diet
Nutritional therapy promotes general cancer therapy. Although special diets are preferred over anticancer medicines by some, it's imperative to shun high-fat foods, salt-cured, smoked, and pickled foods. Instead, use fruits, vegetables, and antioxidant-rich plant foods.
2) Antioxidant Supplements
Antioxidants assist in safeguarding cells from free radical damage. The major antioxidants are beta carotene, lycopene, and vitamins A, C, and E, contained in foods such as goji berries, blueberries, dark chocolate, pecans, and kidney beans. Although food antioxidants are usuallysafe, supplements are used with caution. They can interfere with drugs or have toxic impurities. Use only after consulting a medical professional.
3) Mind, Body, and Soul Therapies
Mind-body practices enhance the beneficial effects of the mind on the body. The practice involves yoga, meditation, aromatherapy, music therapy, heliotherapy, labyrinth walking, and Reiki. Mind-body therapies prove useful in eliminating stress, anxiety, and pain and promoting general quality of life. Nevertheless, they should only supplement, but not substitute for, standard medical care.
"While they are effective, naturopathic techniques must be utilized in conjunction with traditional medical advice to maximisecare," wraps up Dr Narendra K Shetty.
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