Is there space for Natural treatments along with conventional treatments to teat cancer? In my opinion yes on all levels. I would never proclaim one treatment is a cure all, but using the two together can work in harmony.
As I work my way through my various treatments for my uterine cancer I am using Kawakawa for a multitude of uses. I love my Kawakawa, I have seven plants so thankfully am not short. But if you wish to source Kawakawa in bulk I do recommend the listings of Fresh leaves from paora14 on trademe https://www.trademe.co.nz/a/search?member_listing=1009753&bof=Mb0B2FcC and a dehydrator, be it a $60 number from Kmart or whatever.
I have created an infusion of Kawakawa oils, and this I use on my radiated skin. Due to having very sensitive skin I chose to use the Kawakawa infused oils only on my skin instead of the cream offered, this has proved very efficient. Many offer salves and balms for this purpose – after speaking to my radiotherapy team it is ill advised as the waxes and butters can build up on the skin, making it harder for the radiation beams to penetrate the skin, so defeating it’s purpose. Oils are a different story as they wear and wash off with ease. I will share my formulation in the coming weeks. I still have one week of radiotherapy down here in Dunedin, and then I will be having another type over four days in Christchurch.
My radiotherapy concentrates over the pelvis and lower half of the stomach, there are a few common side effects due to this type of treatment, Nausea, Diarrhoea, Constipation, and Urinary burning. But I am experiencing none. I was offered a medication for nausea, but after experiencing every side effect I made the decision to not use it. I had already decided that I would use Kawakawa tea to manage the side effects. Before each treatment I have to consume over one litre of liquid, so 500mls of that liquid is Kawakawa tea. I have had no nausea, no bladder problems, nothing apart from the usual fatigue associated with radiotherapy. I do make my tea on the stronger side.
Please advise your treatment team if you do wish to use Kawakawa or any complimentary treatment, as some may interfere with the conventional treatment you are receiving.
Kawakawa Tea
5 leaves, dried
500mls of water
The leaves are torn up, placed in an enamel teapot or pot and placed on the burner, bring it to boil then. Turn off the heat and leave to cool. I drink it cold the next day.
