Possibility of alternative forms of treatment of leukopenia
Treating leukopenia homeopathically is an alternative method to recovery alongside medical therapy. Homeopathic treatment is based on herbal remedies and homeopathic therapy options to eliminate the triggers of leukopenia. These natural remedies and homeopathic treatment options strengthen the immune system and increase the number of leukocytes .
Homeopathic treatment of leukopenia
As an immediate measure, the patient takes amino acids for six to eight weeks as part of the homeopathic leukopenia treatment. The most important amino acids for leukocyte formation are glutamine, lysine, arginine, histidine and threonine. As a supplement to the intake of amino acids, the homeopathic remedy Monazyte D8 normalizes the number of white blood cells in the blood, provided the patient takes an ampoule three times a week.
The German doctor BM Heiny investigated in the study “Additive therapy with standardized mistletoe extract reduces leucopenia and improves the quality of life of patients with advanced breast cancer under palliative chemotherapy (VEC scheme)” http://portal.dimdi.de/de/hta/ hta_reports/hta117_report_de.pdf ) the homeopathic leucopenia treatment with mistletoe extract.
This is a placebo-controlled study in patients with advanced breast cancer. These also concerned dangerous complications such as intestinal obstruction and they are undergoing chemotherapy.
The scientists divided the patients into two groups. In one, the participants in the study received one to two nanograms of the mistletoe preparation Eurixor Biosyn per kilogram of body weight per week, in addition to chemotherapy. In the other group, they received saline as a placebo alongside the VEC regimen. In addition, all patients took the antiemetic ondansetron.
The aim of the study was to improve the blood count and serum values and to increase the quality of life of the patients. In the study, the scientists identified a lower iron and zinc level, granulocytosis and an increase in C-reactive protein as side effects of mistletoe therapy. The study shows that the treatment is suitable for increasing the number of leukocytes. As a homeopathic treatment, it also increases the body’s own defences.
In addition to homeopathic leukopenia treatment, Chinese medicine uses acupressure to treat leukopenia. It is a suitable treatment method to increase the white blood cell count. The symptoms of leukopenia decrease after therapy.
It is recommended to do acupressure daily or every other day. After twenty times there is a break of one week and another treatment phase of the same duration. Leukopenia caused by radiotherapy, chemotherapy or drugs is effectively treated by TCM with acupressure.
Homeopathic therapy options for leukopenia
In addition to mistletoe therapy, other homeopathic therapy options for treating leukopenia are known:
- Homeopathic autologous blood therapy,
- micro-immunotherapy,
- Oxygen/Oxyvenation Therapy.
Autologous blood therapy is a naturopathic procedure that activates the self-healing powers. She uses her own blood as medicine. Enriched with homeopathic preparations, it comes into a muscle. This stimulates the immune system and increases the body’s defences, since more antibodies are formed as a result of this therapy. The number of leukocytes in the blood increases.
Micro-immunotherapy uses diluted immune and endogenous substances such as cytokines and nucleic acids for homeopathic treatment. This therapy sends information to the immune system to bring it into balance. The micro-immunotherapy preparations 2L EID and 2L Misen support the immune system and increase the number of white blood cells. The patient takes either three capsules of 2L EID daily or one capsule of 2L Misen in the same period.
In oxygen therapy, oxygen is dosed directly into the body via the vein. It also proves to be an efficient homeopathic treatment for leukopenia as the white blood cells increase and the immune system improves.
Natural remedies to increase leukocytes
The affected person uses the homeopathic leukopenia treatment under the supervision of the naturopath and continues to undergo regular examinations by the doctor. It is important to exercise and eat a healthy diet to increase your white blood cell count. It is also helpful to live harmoniously and orderly.
The immune system, which has been severely weakened by leukopenia, needs to be strengthened. Some natural products support the immune system and increase the number of leukocytes:
- olive leaf,
- Green tea,
- Pepper,
- siberian ginseng,
- Echinacea,
- Andrographis paniculata (Kalmegh),
- Suma (South American folk medicine).
Green tea increases the number of white blood cells in the body. With four cups a day, it unfolds its healthy effect. The medicinal plant Siberian ginseng contains eleutherosides, which have an immune-boosting effect. Piperine is an ingredient in pepper that can increase the number of leukocytes in the blood. It has an immunostimulating effect.
The patient increases the non-specific immune defense with Echinacea. The liquid extract has a positive effect on the non-specific body defenses. Three of the nine Echinacea species are suitable. These are the pale-colored coneflower, narrow-leaved, and purple coneflower.
This natural remedy increases the number of leukocytes. Echinacea is available in drop form, as a throat spray, tea or in tablet form. Doctors advise against taking the natural remedy for chronic diseases such as leukemia or AIDS.
The homeopathic effect of Echinacea in leukopenia was documented by the German doctors H. Möller and H. Naumann in their study “Immune stimulation with Echinacea D4 in leukopenic infections” ( http://www.homoeopathie-stuttgart.info/pdf/immun.pdf ).
This study states that Echinacea D4 shortens the symptoms of a viral disease with leukopenia. In patients receiving homeopathic leukopenia treatment with Echinacea D4, the leukocyte count increases.
A Chinese medicinal plant called Andrographis paniculata also increases the number of leukocytes in the body. This plant mainly helps in the homeopathic treatment of infections, flu and colds. In contrast to other medicinal plants, it has few side effects. The climbing plant Suma also increases the immune system.
The homeopathic preparation of the bone marrow Medulla Ossium 4 CH stimulates the production of red and white blood cells. It also eliminates leukopenia. A healthy diet with fruit, vegetables and herbs supports the immune system and increases the number of leukocytes in the blood and tissue. A balanced diet with fish, fruit, vegetables, lots of fiber and few carbohydrates is important.
Summary
The number of leukocytes decreases as a result of leukopenia. The immune system is weakened and the susceptibility to infectious diseases increases. In order to achieve targeted leukopenia treatment, its causes, such as radiotherapy and chemotherapy as well as harmful medication, must be eliminated.
In addition to drug therapy, homeopathic leukopenia treatment pays off. Some natural remedies and herbs help support the immune system and increase white blood cell counts. The homeopathic therapy options, such as those with autologous blood, micro-immunotherapy and oxygen therapy also strengthen the immune system and increase the number of leukocytes.
In Chinese medicine, acupressure is used as a treatment method, which proves to be an effective treatment for leukopenia. Equally important are a healthy and balanced diet, sport and a harmonious life.
Sources:
- Boehm/M. Hallek/W. Schmiegel, Internal Medicine, Elsevier Verlag, 2009
- Greten/F. Rinninger/T. Stepping, internal medicine, 13th edition, Thieme Verlag, 2010, pp. 920-950