Alternative therapies focus on restoring homeostasis—the body’s ability to self-regulate and heal. A review in Integrative Cancer Therapies showed that patients who engaged in complementary therapies during cancer treatment reported better symptom management, emotional well-being, and immune function [1].

For autoimmune and degenerative diseases, therapies like low-level laser therapy, hyperbaric oxygen, or infrared sauna have shown promise in reducing inflammation, enhancing mitochondrial function, and improving symptoms without the burden of pharmaceuticals [2].

This patient-centered model often results in higher satisfaction, better adherence, and improved clinical outcomes [3].

Evidence is growing. Although historically dismissed as “alternative,” many of these therapies are now supported by a growing body of peer-reviewed evidence. Major academic institutions—including Harvard, UCSF, MD Anderson, and the NIH—now support research into integrative oncology, mind-body medicine, and nutritional therapeutics.

A systematic review from BMJ Open found that integrative therapies improved symptom burden, emotional health, and overall function in patients with chronic conditions like cancer, MS, and inflammatory diseases [4].

At ITC – Immunity Therapy Center, we have included in our programs a series of Alternative Medicine Therapies mainly use to take advantage of the cancer cell weaknesses and destroy them.

  • Whole Body Hyperthermia
  • Localized Hyperthermia
  • Rife
  • Halo
  • Sono Dynamic
  • Pulsed Electromagnetic Field (PEMF)
  • Biomagnetic
  • Mag Ray
  • Laser

The importance of alternative medicine therapies lies in their ability to address the root causes of disease, supporting the body’s natural healing abilities, and enhancing overall quality of life.

Key References

  1. Ben-Arye E, et al. (2017). Quality of life and complementary and integrative medicine use among cancer patients. Integrative Cancer Therapies, 16(3), 291–300. https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/1534735416684603
  2. Chung H, et al. (2012). The Nuts and Bolts of Low-level Laser (Light) Therapy. Annals of Biomedical Engineering, 40(2), 516–533. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/29902133/
  3. Astin JA, et al. (2006). Mind–body medicine: state of the science, implications for practice. Journal of the American Board of Family Medicine, 19(6), 566–573. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC1361000/
  4. Wieland LS, et al. (2019). Mind-body therapies for the self-management of chronic pain symptoms. BMJ Open, 9(3):e025573. https://bmjopen.bmj.com/content/9/3/e025573


For example, the hyperthermia therapy involves raising the temperature of tumor tissues to between 40–45°C (104–113°F), either locally or systemically. Cancer cells are more heat-sensitive than healthy cells due to their impaired vasculature and higher metabolic demand.

Clinical Benefits:

  • Increased tumor oxygenation, making cancer cells more vulnerable to radiation and chemotherapy.
  • Direct cytotoxic effects on tumor cells through protein denaturation and apoptosis.
  • Activation of the immune system via heat-shock proteins and dendritic cell stimulation.

Evidence:

  • A meta-analysis in The Lancet Oncology showed that hyperthermia enhanced response rates and overall survival in multiple cancer types when used with radiotherapy or chemotherapy [1].
  • Widely used in Europe, including at institutions like the Charité University Hospital in Berlin, hyperthermia is considered a valid adjunctive cancer treatment [2].

Key References

  1. Datta NR, et al. (2015). Local hyperthermia combined with radiotherapy and/or chemotherapy: recent advances and promises for the future. The Lancet Oncology, 16(2), e109–e119. https://doi.org/10.1016/S1470-2045(14)70315-0
  2. Wust P, et al. (2002). Hyperthermia in combined treatment of cancer. The Lancet Oncology, 3(8), 487–497. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6233128/

 

Dr. Bautista
Medically Reviewed by:Dr. Bautista
October 2, 2025

Dr. Carlos Bautista is a Board Certified Medical Doctor. He received his Medical Degree from Universidad Autónoma de Baja California and has more than 30 years of experience working with Alternative Medicine to treat cancer, autoimmune diseases, chronic degenerative diseases, and infectious diseases. He opened Immunity Therapy Center in 2007 with the goal of providing the highest quality medical care for more than 5,000 patients.

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