Lung cancer is the type of cancer that kills most people on a yearly basis. If we were to begin preventing diseases instead of just dealing with them as they come along, most of us would probably start with lung cancer. A first step in preventing it would definitely be not smoking. Smoking, though natural for the most part, not only contains cancerous substances but also weakens the immune system thus making you much more vulnerable to cancer.

The best way in which we can hope to prevent lung cancer as well as to keep an overall good state of health would be to to supplement our diet with various plants and vitamins that have been  proven to aid in the fight against diseases like lung cancer. Herbs are most commonly the first thing we resort to and there is a lot of information out there about herbs that can help in fighting cancer. Generally, these are effective in strengthening the body and "oil" it in order to function smoothly. Herbal, just like medicine, is best taken after consulting a specialist. Though they are no doubt the safest option of treatment, they might be useless for what you want to use them is you are not properly diagnosed and set on a certain medical treatment plan before. Herbs can come in more forms than that in which they can be found in nature. For example they can be administered as dried extracts like capsules, powders, teas or like glycerites (glycerine extracts). They can also come as tinctures, like for example alcohol extracts.


There are many lists of herbal support treatments available and you can find them in the category known as alternative treatment for cancer. An example of a herbal supplement that can help in the battle against lung cancer is the highly accessible green tea, also known as Camelia Sinensis. This can be prepared from 250-300 mg and drunk for its antioxidant, anticancer effects as well as for its ability to boost the immune system. Another ingredient that cannot be forgotten from any herbal list is the reishi mushroom. This can be taken two or three times a day and it is a powerful anti-cancer herb. The olive leaf is another natural product that can do wonders for your immune system and for inhibiting the development of cancerous cells. This can be taken also as a tincture and a specialist is recommended to help you establish the necessary dosage. To add to these, you can also get your hands on some milk thistle which is a powerful detoxifier. Last but not least, fermented wheat germ extract is a must and goes great with your favorite beverage for at least once a day.


This list of herbal treatment is recommended as complementary treatment and no doctor actually recommends patients to replace standard treatments with alternative ones.