Ovarian cancer is the fifth-leading cause of cancer death among U.S. women after cancers of the lung, breast, colon, and pancreas. Ovarian cancer tends to be aggressive and generally has very few symptoms until it reaches an advanced stage. Several natural remedies that have proven to be useful in both preventing and curing ovarian cancer are as follows:

Green Tea

Drinking two cups per day of green tea can reduce the risk of ovarian cancer by half. Scientists believe the high level of antioxidants found in green tea is responsible for the results. Not only do these powerful phytonutrients help prevent and repair DNA damage but they also hinder the growth and spread of cancer cells by increasing apoptosis.

Flaxseed

Lignans found in flaxseed are considered phytoestrogens. These compounds ‘plug’ into estrogen receptors, blocking stronger forms of the hormone which aggravate ovarian cancer. Flaxseed lignans also act as an antioxidant.

Exercise

Moderate physical activity may help women lower their chances of developing ovarian cancer, as exercising enhances the immune and antioxidant systems, and lowers the risk of obesity.

Herbs

Research has shown that herbs have a strong action against cancer and they have been used with many cancers, especially ovarian cancer. Herbs in Ayurveda that help in case of ovarian cancer are Ginkgo biloba, Asparagus racemosus (Shatavari), Withania somnifera (Ashwagandha), Giloy (Guduchi), Mukul (Guggul), Saraka indica (Ashoka) and Symplocus racemosa (Lodhra).

Diet

Diet is extremely influential in preventing as well as healing ovarian cancer. Women who eat plenty of vegetables, particularly carrots, tomatoes and other foods high in carotene and lycopene may reduce their risk.

Ginger

Ginger root is an outstanding food for fighting against ovarian cancer cells. Ginger destroys ovarian cancer cells in two ways. First by a process of cellular self-destruction called apoptosis then by autophagy where the cells digest themselves. Ginger root also controls inflammation which is a precursor to ovarian cancer.