Inflammation is a Cause of Cancer
One of the causes of cancer is chronic inflammation.
So if you have bladder cancer, it's usually caused by inflammation in your bladder. This could be related to having chronic urinary tract infections, or it could be related to chemicals that are in the urine, and sit in the bladder too long.
Whatever the reason, it's important to decrease that inflammation to fight this cancer.
Supplements and Herbs to Fight Inflammation
Turmeric/Curcumin/Black Pepper: I mix half turmeric with half curcumin. Curcumin is the ingredient in turmeric that has been found to be the most anti-cancer and anti-inflammatory. You need to add black pepper to it, because it increases absorption by 2,000%. I have made my own AA size capsules. I take 4 of these a day, equal to 1 tsp per day.
Omega 3's: Omega 3's lower cholesterol, protect against heart disease and to manage depression, DHA in particular has been shown to be anti-inflammatory as well as anti-cancer (literally it kills cancer cells). I take double the amount that is normally taken. I take 2 soft gels in the morning and 2 at night. These are the total dosages in the 4 soft gels (Total omega 3's 2560mg; EPA 1300mg; DHA 900 mg
Frankincense Essential Oil: Frankincense is derived from sap found in trees of the Boswellia genus. It’s most often found in the Boswellia sacra tree. It is a powerful anti-inflammatory, and thought to help cellular function. Studies have shown that in the lab, that bladder cancer cells are killed with this oil. Once per day, I rub a few drops of this onto my lower abdomen, right over the bladder area (this is the area right above your pubic bone).
Boswellin (Boswellia serrata) Gum resin exudate ext. 30% AKBA (Indian Frankinsense): This is a powerful anti-inflammatory! Boswellic acids act in a number of ways that may inhibit cancer growth.
Boswellic acids have been shown to prevent certain enzymes from
negatively affecting DNA. Acetyl-11-keto-beta-boswellic acid (AKBA) has been shown to inhibit the growth of a wide variety of tumor cells. You can take 300-500mg two to three times per day.
Green Tea: has been shown to specifically help bladder cancer. It's got powerful anti-inflammatory, anti-oxidant, and anti-cancer properties. There are lots of different types of anti-oxidants that fight cancer in green tea by helping to prevent cell damage. It also has lots of polyphenols that fight cancer and are anti-inflammatory, improves brain function, and improves insulin sensitivity. I take supplements of this. 2 caps every morning (500mg of Green tea with 95% polyphenols and 50% EGCG, and 400mg Green tea leaf)
Quercetin: anti-oxidant, anti-diabetes, anti-inflammation, as well as cancer anti-proliferation by causing apoptosis or cell death. I take 2,000mg per day. This is a pretty high dose. My naturopath (physician) specifically wanted to increase my dose from 1,000mg per day, to 1,000mg in the morning and 1,000mg at night.
Black Cumin Seed Oil: have shown to be a strong anti-inflammatory, and have anti-oxidants. It's been shown in some studies that it might shrink cancer tumors. I take 2,000mg a day.
CBG/CBD/THC - Cannabis RSO (Rick Simpson Oil): Anti-cancer, anti-inflammatory, CBG is known for its anti-inflammatory and analgesic properties, CBG reducing inflammation, pain relief, and anti-anxiety effects, CBG has been shown to be effective in treating depression and anxiety, Customers who have used both CBD and CBG report that combining them is far more effective than using them separately, CBG can cause low blood pressure. I take this every evening. The RSO preparation comes in a syringe with a sticky consistency. I get an empty capsule, and squirt one dose of CBD (CBD 15.1 mg, THC 1.1mg) and one dose of CBG (CBG 4.4mg, CBD 4.7mg, THC 5.9mg). Then I put the cap on the capsule, and swallow. It's awesome because there is no nasty taste!
Resveratrol: has antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties to protect you against diseases like cancer, diabetes, and Alzheimer's disease. Resveratrol, is an edible polyphenolic phytoalexin present in grapes and red wine, has been reported to inhibit proliferation and induce apoptosis of bladder cancer cells. Take 1200mg per day, with a meal.
Inflamaway Natura: This is a supplement that my naturopath wants me to take. When I start this, I will not also be taking Boswellia (since it's included in this). 3 times per day. This herbal combination is to modulate healthy inflammatory responses and function. Here are the herbs and amounts for the total of 6 caps per day: Boswellin Super gum Resin Exudate 870mg; Feverfew Aerial Parts 540mg; Magnolia Bark 450mg; Andrographis Whole Herb 300mg; Chinese Skullcap Root 4:1 ext 270mg; Ginger Root/Rhizome 120mg; Bromelain, Pineapple stem 120mg; BioPerine Black Pepper Fruit 30mg or 95% piperine.
Botanical Treasures Natura: This is a supplement that my naturopath wants me to take. When I start this I will stop taking the individual supplements that I take. This reduces oxidation and modulates inflammatory responses. Here are the herbs and amounts for the total of taking 6 caps per day. Tumeric 750mg; Green Tea Leaf Extract 600mg; Japanese Knotweed root 300mg; Quercetin 300mg; Grape seed extract 300mg; Grape skin ext 150mg; Amala fruit ext 150mg; Holy basil leaf 150mg; Ginger 120mg; Rosemary 90mg; Lu Han Guo Fruit 45mg; Bromelian from Pineapple stem 30mg; Black Pepper Fruit 1.5% piperine 15mg
