Meningiomas – causes, side effects and treatments at NaturalPedia.com

Monday, May 07, 2018 by Janine Acero

Meningioma is the tumor in the covering of the brain and the spinal cord called the meninges. Meninges comprise of three layers – dura mater, arachnoid mater and pia mater, which all protect the central nervous system.

Meningioma more commonly occurs in women than in men, usually between ages 40 and 60, although it can generally occur at any age. A person may have several meningiomas, but they rarely become malignant. The symptoms depend on the location of the tumor. Treatment ranges from observation to neurosurgical resection.

Known symptoms of meningiomas

Most of the cases of meningiomas exist without any symptoms and are usually found by accident during autopsies. If the tumor is large in size and/or at a crucial location, the following symptoms may occur:

Focal seizures, if the meningioma is very close to cerebrum.
Diplopia (double vision), if the meningioma results in nerve palsy.
Headaches, which keep on getting worse as time passes.
Ringing in the ears, loss of hearing, loss of smell and speech problems, if the meningioma affects the parts of the brain that control these things.
Numbness in the body especially the limbs, as well as weakness of the arms and legs.
Memory loss, if the tumor is large enough.

Body systems harmed by meningiomas

Meningiomas are usually benign but they do have the potential to turn malignant.

Some types of meningiomas are cancerous and can spread not only to other parts of the brain but also to the other parts of the body, most often to the lungs.

Food items or nutrients that may prevent meningiomas

Our food choices are crucial when treating any type of tumor. Avoiding refined carbohydrates helps the body get rid of acidic toxins and enables it to efficiently absorb nutrients. Foods such as white rice, white flour, tea, coffee, alcohol, as well as foods with too much sugar, artificial additives and processed foods should all be avoided.

Fresh fruits and vegetables are known to promote overall health, and are excellent for dissipating tumors. Some of these are:

Garlic and onion
Lemon
Graviola or soursop
Celery
Carrots

Here are a few herbs that will help minimize the incidence of meningiomas. Prepare a freshly brewed tea with any of these herbs three times a day. You can alternate herbs and choose different ones throughout the day.

Green tea
Papain tea
Lemon tea
Ginger tea
Cat’s claw
Milk thistle

Treatments, management plans for meningiomas

Benign meningiomas that are small and show no signs of growth may not need any treatment, but large meningiomas that can cause disruptive symptoms such as vision problems, hearing loss, and even memory loss. For these cases, patients may need surgery removal to lessen the chances of the tumor returning.

Radiation is another method of reducing the size of a meningioma. Radiation may also be considered to treat small remainders of the tumor after surgery.

A diet with plenty of fruits and vegetables, sufficient amounts of vitamin E, and reduced salt intake is a non-invasive treatment for shrinking meningiomas.

There are also alternative treatments such as acupuncture, bioenergetic massage or Chi Nei Tsang massage, which can help the body recover both energetic as well as physical equilibrium.

Where to learn more

Summary

Meningioma is the tumor in the covering of the brain and the spinal cord called the meninges. Meningiomas are usually benign but they do have the potential to turn malignant, albeit rarely.

Meningiomas more commonly occur in women than in men.

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