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Submitted on: 16-12-2012; Answers: 1; Tagged under: Herbal Medicine Cancers       ✘ Report abuse
Q I have a recent diagnosis of chronic myloid leukaemia with no other health issues apart from mild hypertension. I am interested in a herbal approach. my haematology specialist started me on Glivac to which I have reacted at a level I can't sustain. my blast cell level is low at 1% in the blood. my only symptom is is some tiredness at the end of the day. white cell count is high and haemaglobin down as you might expect. There are practisioners in the USA using traditional herbal approach for this. Is this available in N.Z? I am male and 67 years young in otherwise excellent health and still working in a hospice as a coordinator / counsellor. I look forward to hearing from you. Kind regards Tony Lusher Email: tlusher3@ gmail.com

A Hi Tony, Sorry to hear of your diagnosis. I haven't had any persona experience in treating Chronic Myeloid Leukaemia, but have access to a health link for practitioners that offers the following as suggestions.

These Substances may Alleviate Chronic Myelogenous Leukemia(the same as Myeloid)

Polyphenols

Curcumin may be useful for the treatment of Chronic Myelogenous Leukemia. references

Vitamins

Vitamin D may be useful for the treatment of Chronic Myelogenous Leukemia. references

These Foods/Herbs may Alleviate Chronic Myelogenous Leukemia

Algae

Spirulina may stimulate the apoptosis (cell death) of Chronic Myelogenous Leukemia cells (due to the Phycocyanin content of Spirulina). references

Herbs

Dyer’s Wood may cause remission in some Chronic Myelogenous Leukemia patients (due to the Indirubin content of Dyer’s Wood). references
Mexican Wild Yam may help to prevent and treat Chronic Myelogenous Leukemia (due to the Diosgenin content of Mexican Wild Yam). references

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There are references for this information so if you would like me to forward those to you, please let me know.

Best Regards,
Ruth Winmill - Naturopath at 'Nurture You'.
Answered by: Nurture You;
Answered on: 18-12-2012;
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