Home Remedies and Herbs for Stomach Cancer

Stomach cancer is cancer that begins in the stomach and is also referred to as gastric cancer, gastric carcinoma and adenocarcinoma of the stomach. Adenocarcinoma is a cancer that begins in the stomach’s lining and is the most common form of stomach cancer. ^1,2

While adenocarcinoma rates are relatively low in the United States, it still remains a prevalent health condition in Southeast Asia, central and eastern Europe, and areas of South America. Because of the link between diet and stomach cancer, it is believed that North American rates of stomach cancer are decreasing due to a reduction in diets with salty, smoked or cured foods. ¹

Men over the age of 40 are more likely to experience stomach cancer signs and develop this type of stomach cancer. ¹  Stomach cancer in general leads to the third most cancer-related deaths globally. ³

What Causes Stomach Cancer?

There are potentially many stomach cancer causes, however scientists still aren’t not certain of the exact cause. There are many links between stomach cancer and diet, as well as other risk factors. Stomach cancer risk factors include: 

• Poor diet with not enough fruits and vegetables
• Smoking
• Family history of stomach cancer
• Having an H-pylori infection
• Chronic stomach inflammation
• Pernicious anemia
• Stomach polyps
• Eating foods that contain the aflatoxin fungus - a known carcinogen

Stomach Cancer Symptoms

There are several stomach cancer symptoms that can often be confused with other digestive conditions. The following are stomach cancer signs to look out for:

• Bloating after eating and stomach pain
• Only able to eat small amounts
• Persistent indigestion and heartburn
• Difficulty or painful swallowing
• Nausea
• Vomiting
• Dark stools
• Fatigue, weakness and a general decline in health
• Weight loss

Natural Remedies and Herbs for Stomach Cancer 

There are several natural remedies that can help treat and ease stomach cancer symptoms. Here are the top stomach cancer natural treatments:

• Garlic - Garlic’s natural anti-inflammatory health benefits can reduce chronic inflammation in the stomach that can help prevent and treat stomach cancer symptoms.
• Turmeric - Curucmin found in trumeric is a powerful anti-inflammatory that can help prevent and reduce stomach cancer symptoms by managing gastric inflammation.
• Maitake Mushroom - Maitake mushroom is stomach cancer natural treatment that can help boost immune system function to combat cancer cell growth.
• Green Tea - The antioxidants in the green tea make it an important stomach cancer natural treatment for disease prevention and symptom management. 
• Cat’s Claw - Cat’s claw is a traditional natural remedy that has known cancer-fighting and prevention health benefits. Cat’s claw can help to combat free radicals that cause diseases like stomach cancer.
• Apricot Kernel - Apricot kernel is another possible stomach cancer natural treatment due to its contents of amygdalin, which is thought to potentially target cancer cells in some patients.

References

1. http://umm.edu/health/medical/ency/articles/gastric-cancer 
2. http://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/stomach-cancer/home/ovc-20202327
3. http://emedicine.medscape.com/article/278744-overview