Dr. Budwig was in favor of hyperthermia. She wrote in her book “Der Tod des Tumors (Bd. 2)”[The Death of the Tumor, Vol. 2] on page 143:
“What other therapeutic measures do you advise, permit, recommend? I always reply: Everyone should do what they can – cold water treatments, hyperthermia, homeopathy, phytotherapy (herbs)…..”
“Sunbathing, taking a sauna or a nice warm bath makes us feel good and provides many health benefits. Heat can play a vital role and provide numerous health benefits while also treating cancer.”
Hyperthermia creates heat and initiates a fever-like state, causing an intense, sustained elevation in core body temperature, which enhances the immune system and thereby activates a natural self-healing process in the body. People often worry when they experience a fever. However, fever is a natural and vital defense reaction against pathogenic bacteria and viruses. During fever, pathogens are eliminated, metabolic turnover accelerates the detoxification of the body is in full swing.
“In July 2013, The Lancet Oncology published an article on the beneficial effects of hyperthermia (heat therapy). A team of clinicians headed by Dr. Rüdiger Wessalowski, M.D., of the University of Düsseldorf, showed that conventional treatment that included deep-tissue heating produced better results than surgery, radiation and/or chemotherapy alone [1].
According to the Bicher Cancer Institute in Los Angeles, California: [2]
“The combination of hyperthermia treatment and low dose radiation makes this therapy one of the most effective cancer treatments with minimal side effects available today.”
The Greek physician and philosopher, Parmenides, 540-480 BC said; “Give me the power to create fever and I will cure all diseases”. The oldest known method of whole-body hyperthermia of the Native American Indians is the sweat lodge. The Egyptians prescribed baths in the hot desert sands as well as the healing properties of hot springs.
By 1900, the American physician, Dr. William Coley, started using fever-causing agents in the treatment of cancer with considerable success.
In 1927, Julius Wagner-Jauregg received the Nobel Prize in medicine for work involving the therapeutic application of hyperthermia.
Fever has long been misunderstood, but now many modern Cancer clinics and hospitals are starting to offer this hyperthermia (heat) therapy to their cancer patients.
What is Hyperthermia?
Basically hyperthermia treatment is using a special machine that exposes the body to supra normal temperature (41.5 to 43ºC / 104 -113ºF) to weaken the cancerous cells and microbes, without damaging the healthy tissues.
Hyperthermia offers the following benefits:
- Hyperthermia is a constructive, health-promoting system, initiated and created by the body in its own effort to fight infections and other conditions or diseases and to restore health.
- Fever speeds up the metabolism, inhibits the growth of invading virus or bacteria and accelerates the healing processes.
- Hyperthermia removes the accumulated toxic chemicals that cause tumors and diseases, improving circulation so that the tissues are both nourished with oxygen and flushed of acidic wastes.
- Hyperthermia can also be used in conjunction with chemotherapy and radiation. Studies indicate that lower doses are needed and the results are often better than that of chemotherapy and radiation used on their own.
For more information, contact us.
References:
[1]https://peoplebeatingcancer.org/articlepediatric-cancer-hyperthermia-solid-tumors/
[2] http://undergroundhealthreporter.com/hyperthermia-treatment-cancer/
Can you use a biomed pad for hyperthermia ? Please advise as I have been detoxing my body, using Budwig protocol , have turned vegan, and using only organic veggies as well. I use hyperbaric chamber, PEMF machine, plus other supplements to battle breast cancer.
Dear Kathy,
Thank you for contacting us with your question. We use a clinical machine called Andromedic. It is not the same as the Biomed pad. When doing local hyperthermia sessions one should not be wearing jewelry or using any metal so magnets would not be recommended to be used during a local hyperthermia session and the doctor overseeing this treatment would know that. It sounds like you are doing many beneficial and natural things to take care of your body and help it heal. Let us know if we can help you with anything at the clinic here.
Kind regards,
Kathy L.J.
[email protected]
http://www.budwigcenter.com
Hi, I have Multiple Myeloma and i am concern about using Infra red sauna or any type of hyperthermia. Please advise me
Dear Mimi,
Full body hyperthermia and Infra red sauna boost your immune system and help activate the lymphatic system so the only times it is not indicated is when a person cannot lie down for 1 hr as it is too uncomfortable, if lymph nodes in the arm pit have been surgically removed, if they have ascites or inflammatory breast cancer. Otherwise it is very good for all types of cancer.
Kind regards,
Kathy L.J.
My husband had thyroid cancer that’s has metastasized to his lungs. Can he benefit from sauna sessions? And if so how often and how hot?
Please advice Kindly
Dear Claudia,
He can certainly benefit from doing 15 min. daily but he should not depend only on this treatment to treat his cancer. Also, to be sure how much to recommend, we would need to know more information about his physical condition. We will email you privately.
Kind regards,
Kathy L.J.
Hello!
I read about Infra red sauna. About how many times approximant do you need to treat breast cancer? UW
Dear Ulla,
This treatment can be done daily if it is not inflammatory breast cancer.
Where is hyperthermia done in NY?
Dear Christine, Budwig Center is an oncological clinic that offer natural and holistic treatment for cancer, including local and full body hyperthermia. We are located in Málaga, Spain. Málaga has an international airport. You can find out more information about coming for a clinical treatment at this link: https://budwigcenter.com/before-your-trip-to-spain/#.WPTF64iLTIU
Why can’t you do it if you have had lymph nodes removed?
Dear Laurie,
It is not indicated to do sessions of full body hyperthermia when patients have had lymph nodes removed from their armpit because of the risk of lymphedema.
Kind regards,
Kathy L.J.
[email protected]
Hello, I have been successfully treated for Inflammatory Breast Cancer, I have just reached the five year from diagnosis mark with no sign of recurrence! I did do chemo, radiation and double mastectomy with one arm lymph excision. My question is, “Is it safe to use infra=red sauna as a treatment, having had Inflammatory Breast Cancer”, also. “why is heat not prescribed for Inflammatory Breast Cancer?” Thank you!
Thank you for sending us your questions Susan.
If you have been cancer free for 5 years, there is no need to risk edemas or liquid retention in your arm by doing this therapy. There are other ways to help your body detox that are safer for you.
Kind regards,
Kathy L. Jenkins
Director of Budwig Center
Certified Naturopath
[email protected]
Allo Kathy,
I have been living a healthy life with an infiltrating, diffuse astrocytoma of the right temporal lobe for at least 11 years now (brain cancer) and I have not had chemo or radiation. Recently, I started the Budwig Diet Protocol as prescribed by my physician and I feel wonderful! However, I watch out for my pancreatic enzymes. Recently, I purchased my own infrared sauna as our finances are limited and coming overseas for treatment is not possible at this time. No one in the “States” has information on hyperthermia protocols for brain cancer. My gut feeling is to start out slow in time and temperature and to see how I feel, increasing it as I can tolerate it so that I do not detox too quickly. Have there been similar cases? I don’t come across many brain cancer patients.
Merci,
Britta Helene
Dear Britta,
Thank you for contacting us with this question. It is risky to subject a brain cancer patient to extreme temperatures, be it extreme heat or cold. We can’t be sure it would be advisable in your case. If you’d like to discuss other detoxing options that might be more suitable for you, feel free to book in a complimentary 15 minute consultation at this link:
http://calendly.com/kathyjenkins
Kind regards,
Kathy L. Jenkins
Director of Budwig Center
Certified Naturopath
[email protected]
My name is Serafino Docimo. I was a patient at your clinic in May of 2015. I am interested in Infared Sauna for detox the and general health. When I was there you had portable Infared Saunas for the patient rooms. Could you give me the manufacturer of this product so I could purchase one. I have diabetes and would like to know if you have information for me to help me deal with my disease.
Hello Serafino,
So nice to hear from you. Yes, we will email you the information about a portable sauna as well as helpful information about diabetes. Please make sure to see if the email from us goes to your spam folder in case you don’t see it in your inbox. Otherwise, you can also contact Mr. Jenkins directly at: [email protected]
Kind regards,
Budwig Center Team
I have sigmoid tumor/cancer & fistula to bladder,metastasis to lungs…my only treatmen so far, started 4 months ago : Vectibix (has helped lungs a lot) (must admit kind of desperate w./fistula issue…) I wandered if I can benefit from using my tub w/ hot water…
Hello Dominique
Thank you for writing us Dominique, we’d prefer to discuss the recommendations we have for you in a private email so look out for an email from us, maybe even in your spam folder.
Kind Regards
Kathy Jenkins