The conventional medical therapies are often associated with severe side effects, which, however, can often be alleviated and supplemented with naturopathic treatments. The optimal cancer therapy is always based on numerous complementary pillars such as a natural diet rich in vital substances, exercise, naturopathy, strengthening measures for body and soul. Vital mushrooms are also an important pillar of complementary medicine and can help health through multiple mechanisms and ingredients.
We explain how vital mushrooms can specifically support the immune system during and after chemotherapy or radiation as well as reduce unpleasant side effects.
That’s what the statistics say. According to autopsy studies, the number of unreported cases is significantly higher, as some tumors are not even detected during the patient’s lifetime. After cardiovascular disease, cancer is the second leading cause of death in Western society.
To regulate the cell division process, there are oncogenes that stimulate cell growth and tumor suppressor genes that inhibit cell division. If for some reason there is a defect in one of these genes, cell growth can get out of control. It is conceivable that there is damage to the oncogenes, as a result of which cell growth is much faster than usual. Equally fatal is a defect in tumor suppressor genes that overrides cell growth inhibition. If such a mutation is present in a cell, it will propagate in the daughter cells.
On the one hand, this is related to the stimulatory effect that insulin and the insulin-like growth factor IGF exert on the growth of tumors. IGF is found primarily in animal protein from milk and meat. That is why a whole-food, plant-based diet is highly recommended for cancer.
However, the drug cannot distinguish between healthy and tumor cells. However, since it interferes with the process of cell division, it primarily harms those cells that divide frequently. This is true for tumor cells, but also for epithelial and bone cells. The former are located, for example, at the hair root or in the mucous membranes. That’s why chemotherapy often causes hair loss, nausea and digestive problems. The components of the blood are produced in the bone cells: Platelets, erythrocytes and leukocytes. Chemotherapy lowers their production, which leads to exhaustion due to anemia. Since leukocytes are important cells in the body’s defense system, the immune system is also weakened after chemo.
These are all high-energy or ionizing beams. They release electrons from atoms or molecules, which are then supposed to destroy the genes of the tumor cell. In addition, the radiation from the hydrogen in the cell releases free radicals. These in turn destroy the tumor DNA, but also attack enzymes, disrupting the functional processes in the cancer cell. The goal is to stop the proliferation of cells and, at best, to induce cell death, or apoptosis. In general, tumor tissue is more sensitive to radiation than healthy body tissue. Nevertheless, the side effects are not absent here either. Immediate reactions may include mucosal redness, nausea, diarrhea, and bladder problems. Long-term damage such as vasoconstriction, tissue scarring, bone and tooth damage often does not show up until months or years later.
Overall, they can add a lot more quality to life with cancer. It is also important that those affected feel comfortable with the chosen form of treatment. This usually also means that there is a consensus between the doctor and the patient on exactly what the procedure should be. Unfortunately, complementary treatment methods are not yet as widely recognized in Germany as they are in China, for example. However, many physicians are now exploring combinations and are increasingly realizing the opportunities offered by complementary medicine in cancer.
After ABM, maitake has the highest concentration of polysaccharides. The positive effect on the immune system comes primarily from the beta-D-glucans. They stimulate phagocytes, which can recognize and destroy tumor cells. The more scavenger cells are active in the body, the lower the risk that a cancer cell will remain alive.
Since mushrooms are predestined to absorb toxins from their environment, medicinal mushrooms in particular must not come into contact with any harmful substances during cultivation. In addition, drying the mushrooms requires a lot of sensitivity. At temperatures above 40° Celsius, many valuable ingredients are destroyed. Be sure to choose a German grower of vital mushrooms. Here, the cultivation and manufacturing methods are the most transparent.