Home Remedies and Herbs for Brain Tumor

A brain tumor is a mass of abnormal cells that have formed and are growing on the brain or near the brain. Not all brain tumors are cancerous. They can instead be benign growths as opposed to malignant growths. Malignant brain tumors are cancerous and can spread to other parts of the body and overtake healthy cells in the process by using up nutrients and blood supply.¹ Brain tumors can be tumors that begin growing at the site of the brain. These tumors are called primary brain tumors. Otherwise, they can be tumors that spread to the brain from other cancerous parts of the body through a process called metastasizing. These are called secondary brain tumors.¹

What Causes Brain Tumors?

Primary brain tumors are caused by abnormal cell growth of tissues surrounding the brain. Cells grow abnormally when they receive DNA errors or mutations. These mutations cause these cells to rapidly grow and divide which eventually causes the mass that is a brain tumor.^1,3 It is unknown why some people develop primary brain tumors and exactly what causes these mutations to take place. However, one of the biggest risk factors is age as the likelihood of developing brain tumors increases over time. Other risk factors include a family history of brain tumors and exposure to radiation.^1,2 Secondary brain tumor causes result from the spread, or metastization of cancer cells from other parts of the body. Secondary brain tumors may be more common in people who have a history of cancer, or when their cancer has gone untreated for some time.^1,3

Brain Tumor Symptoms

Symptoms and signs of brain tumors include:^1,2,3

• Onset or change in pattern of headaches
• Headaches that gradually become more frequent and severe
• Nausea and vomiting without clear cause
• The development of blurred or double vision or hearing problems
• Difficulty finding balance
• Loss of memory or confusion or loss of speech
• Changes in personality
• Seizures
• Loss of movement in one arm or leg
• Loss of appetite

Natural Remedies and Herbs for Brain Tumor

Here are the top brain tumor natural cures to try at home:

• Cat’s Claw - Cat’s claw is one of the top brain tumor natural cures because of its anti-inflammatory benefits. Cat’s claw can help reduce the size of brain tumors and can also help support remission.
• ASEA - ASEA is a natural supplement that helps to repair cells in the body and reduce inflammation such as in brain tumors.
• Boswellia - Boswellia can help to treat brain tumors by effectively reducing inflammation in the brain.
• Osha - Osha is a natural remedy that can help improve blood oxygenation which may help to treat brain tumors.
• Green Tea Extract - Green tea extract contains caffeine which may help to reduce cell growth in brain tumors.
• Indigo - Indigo is another brain tumor natural cure that can help to stop the spread of brain cancer cells. Indigo does this due to its natural ability to block the signaling between cells preventing them from regenerating and multiplying.

References

1. http://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/brain-tumor/home/ovc-20117132
2. http://umm.edu/health/medical/altmed/condition/brain-cancer
3. http://www.cancer.gov/types/brain/patient/adult-brain-treatment-pdq