Brain & Nerve Cancers | Inside Health Clinic

Did you know?

• Cancer of the brain and nervous system is becoming more prevalent in the elderly and in children.
• Brain and nerve tumours develop vasculature without the normal blood-brain barrier, allowing in toxins and proteins which cause edema (swelling).
• Brain tumours are not malignant in the sense that they may spread to other tissues, but high grade lesions are dangerous and spread within the brain.

Common Signs & Symptoms

• Increased intracranial pressure (pressure in the skull)
• Focal neurological signs from edema (swelling) and ischemia (inadequate blood supply)
• Hydrocephalus from blocked cerebrospinal fluid flow, resulting in pressure on the brain
• Headache
• Vomiting
• Neck and back pain
• Seizures
• Behavioural and personality changes

Common Naturopathic Treatment Would Focus On

• Decreasing inflammation/edema
• Balancing hormones
• Increasing quality of life
• Vitamin and mineral supplementation
• Antioxidant protection for the brain

Avoid

• Ionizing radiation (eg. X-Rays)
• Immunosuppression
• Chlorine in drinking water
• Pesticide ingestion