Cancer continues to be one of the leading causes of death worldwide. It’s now the second leading cause of death in the United States and the number one cause of death in Canada.
Colorectal cancer alone kills nearly 900,000 people every year. It’s the third most common cancer in men and the second most common in women.
Early detection can save lives, but most cancers are still discovered too late. Once the disease spreads, survival drops dramatically — often to just 14–16%.
So we have to ask:
👉 Is there more we can do?
👉 Are there safer, more effective, and more affordable options — especially for advanced cancers?
The Untapped Power of Nature
Modern medicine offers chemotherapy, surgery, and radiation. These treatments can extend life, but they also bring harsh side effects and enormous costs.
That’s why researchers are now turning to natural compounds — herbs and essential oils — in search of new solutions.
And what they’re discovering is remarkable. Many of these plants don’t just support the body; they also fight cancer cells and target infections that may play a role in cancer’s development.
Powerful Herbs and Oils Backed by Research
Here are some of the natural compounds now being studied for their anticancer and antimicrobial power:
- Turmeric (Curcuma purpurascens) – Reduces inflammation, destroys cancer cells, and can even make chemotherapy more effective.
- Lemongrass (Cymbopogon flexuosus) – Triggers cancer cells to self-destruct, a process known as apoptosis.
- Black Seed (Nigella sativa) – Its active compound, thymoquinone, stops tumor growth and lowers chemo side effects.
- Oregano (Origanum vulgare) – Contains carvacrol, a potent compound that targets colon cancer cells.
- Myrrh, Sage, Artemisia, and Yarrow (Achillea) – Calm inflammation, protect DNA, and slow cancer cell multiplication.
- Wild Garlic and Lemon Balm – Slow tumor growth while protecting healthy cells from damage.
- Mastic Gum (Pistacia lentiscus) – Works synergistically with other anticancer agents and triggers cancer cell death.
These plants do far more than fight cancer — they are antimicrobial, meaning they can kill bacteria, fungi, and parasites that may silently fuel disease.
Sugar — The Fuel Cancer Loves
Cancer cells love sugar. They consume glucose up to 20 times faster than healthy cells — a phenomenon known as the Warburg effect.
In simple terms: sugar feeds cancer.
Parasites also thrive on sugar.
Both cancer cells and parasites depend on glucose as their main energy source, while viruses — which aren’t technically alive — do not.
That’s why low-carb and low-sugar diets often slow tumor growth and improve how well chemotherapy works.
When sugar intake drops, tumors grow more slowly, inflammation decreases, which supports healing.
The Antimicrobial Herb and Anti-Parasitic Drug Connection
This is where the story becomes even more fascinating.
Research shows that many parasites — including fungi, bacteria, protozoa, and worms — are linked to certain cancers.
- Blood flukes are associated with bladder and colorectal cancers.
- Liver flukes have been linked to bile-duct cancer.
- Other parasites and microbes are tied to cancers of the stomach, rectum, and liver.
Even more striking, drugs originally created to kill parasites — such as albendazole, ivermectin, and fenbendazole — are now showing remarkable results against cancer cells and are considered promising cancer treatments.
They block cancer’s growth, trigger tumor death, and even make chemotherapy more effective.
But there’s a major obstacle: these medicines are inexpensive and unpatented. That means there’s little financial incentive for large companies to fund the costly human trials needed for approval.
As a result, most of this promising research never reaches mainstream medicine — and patients miss out.
Why These Therapies Aren’t Mainstream
Cancer care is one of the largest industries in the world. In North America alone, it costs hundreds of billions of dollars each year.
A single chemotherapy drug can cost over $100,000 per patient per year. Meanwhile, herbs and parasite drugs are inexpensive — but not profitable.
Most cancer research is funded by pharmaceutical companies, not independent scientists. And since only drugs that pass costly clinical trials can become “standard of care,” these natural and anti-parasitic options remain out of reach — even when evidence is compelling.
Could Cancer Be an Infectious Disease?
What if cancer is not caused by genetic defects, but instead is an infectious disease caused by parasitic infections?
It’s already known that one in five cancers worldwide is caused by infections. When those infections are treated, both cancer risk and death rates drop dramatically.
If that’s true for 20% of cancers… could it be true for all cancer?
This possibility challenges long-held beliefs — and the enormous systems built around them. But science is catching up, and the infection model of cancer is gaining more and more support.
The Power of an Integrated Approach
This isn’t about rejecting modern medicine. It’s about combining the best of both worlds.
Studies show that antimicrobial herbs and essential oils can:
✅ Boost chemotherapy effectiveness
✅ Reduce treatment side effects
✅ Support recovery and improve overall well-being
Add the Live Disease Free system — the nutrient-rich Live Disease Free diet, detoxification, and lifestyle balance — and results can improve dramatically.
The Bigger Picture
A clear pattern is appearing:
- Antimicrobial herbs treat parasites and cancer
- Parasite drugs target parasites and cancer
- Several cancers are know to be caused by various parasites
- Low-sugar diets starve both cancer and parasites of their main energy source.
Together, these create a root-cause approach that treats the whole person, not just the tumor.
Closing Thoughts
We’re entering a new era of understanding cancer—one that goes beyond genetics to recognize the role of parasites, their toxins, and our environment in driving disease.
Mounting research shows that several cancers are directly caused by infections, and many others may be connected to hidden parasites or microbial imbalances.
This helps explain why antimicrobial herbs and parasite drugs — like turmeric, black seed, oregano oil, ivermectin, albendazole, and fenbendazole — show such promise.
They don’t just attack cancer cells; they target the infectious organisms — targeting the root cause.
Both cancer and parasites thrive on sugar, using it as their main energy source. Reducing sugar through a low-carb, anti-inflammatory diet can make them less active, slow disease progression, and strengthen the body’s defenses.
Taken together, this is compelling evidence that cancer may not simply be a disease of broken DNA, but rather one rooted in chronic infection, toxicity, and imbalance.
When we focus on treating these infections, supporting the immune system, and supporting the body, healing becomes possible.
Nature has already given us the tools — it’s time we use them.
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Because the world needs to know: there is real hope, real evidence, and real healing when we treat the root cause.
There are real solutions to recover from parasites today!
To restore health, we must focus on treating the cause of inflammation, which are parasites. First, identify the enemy (parasites), then support the body and treat the parasites while following a holistic approach. When parasitic infections are treated effectively, we can overcome inflammation or disease.
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Clinically diagnosed with multiple sclerosis at the age of 28, Pam chose an alternative approach to recovery. Now decades later and still symptom free, she coaches others on how to treat the root cause of chronic disease, using a holistic approach. She can teach you how, too.
Pam is the author of Become a Wellness Champion and founder of Live Disease Free. She is a wellness expert, coach and speaker.
The Live Disease Free Academy has helped hundreds of Wellness Champions in over 15 countries take charge of their health and experience profound improvements in their life.
