Home Remedies for Bladder Cancer
Home remedies for bladder cancer include grapefruit juice, orange juice, mistletoe, spinach, tomatoes, parsley, gingko biloba, beans, carrots, sprouted broccoli, cauliflower and cabbage etc. Bladder cancer refers to the cancerous state developed in the bladders which serve the purpose of storing urine. A number of risk factors are involved apart from genetic and hereditary factors. These include infection by some parasite, smoking, high fat rich diet, or exposure to specific chemicals, dyes or drugs and people working in aluminum, rubber or leather industry. As soon as the baldder cancer is detected, one should take care so as to delay the tumor progression. It is advisable to take proper diet throughout the course of disease. Home remedies for bladder cancer are simple and easy to follow routinely and are efficient in delaying bladder cancer as well.
Bladder is that portion of the excretory system which performs the function of storing urine before urination. The bladder is lined by specialized cells known as urothelium. When these cells reach stage of continuous proliferation, they give rise to bladder cancer, which itself occurs at 3 stages depending on the extent of tissue invaded. Bladder cancer may grow beyond the lining, till the muscles and further reaching the lymph nodes.
According to the National Cancer Institute, 68,810 new cases of bladder cancer were reported in US in 2008, out of which 14,100 have died till date. Besides genetic and hereditary factors, it is caused due to infection by some parasite, smoking, high fat rich diet, or exposure to specific chemicals, dyes or drugs. People working in aluminum, rubber or leather industry are at higher risk of bladder cancer.
Symptoms of bladder cancer include-
- Hematuria, or passage of blood in urine
- Pain while urinating
- Urge to urinate but not able to urinate
- Cloudiness in urine
- Increase in the frequency of urination
- Urinary incontinence
The home remedies for bladder cancer basically depends on the stage of cancer. Though it is not possible to cure bladder cancer but definitely the home remedies may aid in stooping the fast growing cancerous cells in comparison to the normal cells. Following home remedies are suggested for bladder cancer patients:
- Grape Fruit or Orange Juice: As per the findings of A P John Cancer Institute, grape fruit and orange are citrus fruits that contain a compound called limonene that blocks a tumor growth factor, required for tumor growth. Thus it is advisable to consume either of the fruits or their juices regularly.
- Mistletoe: According to a study published in Journal of Urology, regular dose of mistletoe after surgery to remove the tumor prevents recurrence of bladder cancer.
- Spinach: As per the findings of A P John Cancer Institute, spinach contains large amounts of vitamin E in the form of alpha tocopherol and gamma tocopherol. The regular intake of these forms of vitamin E in the diet has been proven to reduce the risk of bladder cancer by up to 42% according to a study. Also, lutein present in spinach is an active anti-cancer agent and can counter the incidence of bladder cancer.
- Tomato: Lycopene is an antioxidant found in tomatoes which exerts protective effect against many cancers. According to the studies conducted by American Association for Cancer Research, lycopene has been shown to reduce the risk of urinary tract infections as well as incidence of bladder cancer on daily intake.
- Parsley: As per the findings of A P John Cancer Institute, parsley is a commonly used herb and contains flavonoids, polyacetylenes and monoterpenes which all have cancer fighting and cancer-delaying properties. It is especially useful in case of bladder cancer. The root and top both can be used and an intake of 30 grams a day provides a large dose of its benefits.
- Gingko biloba: Quercetin, a flavonoid found in Gingko is shown to reduce the risk of bladder cancers. As per the research at University of Texas, MD Anderson Cancer Centre, a daily uptake of 40 to 60 mg extract can be taken twice to 4 times a day.
- Beans and Carrots: As per the findings of Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Centre, beans and carrots if taken regularly have been found to reduce the risk of bladder cancer.
- Sprouted Broccoli: According to the studies conducted by Roswell Park Cancer Institute, broccoli sprouts have been found to be efficient at preventing bladder cancer.
- Cabbage and Cauliflower: According to the Journal of the National Cancer Institute, cauliflower and cabbage have been found to be associated with the increased protection against bladder cancer.
This article was contributed by Seema Adnani
References:
National Cancer Institute
A P John Cancer Institute
Journal of Urology, American Association for Cancer Research
University of Texas, MD Anderson Cancer Centre
Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Centre
Roswell Park Cancer Institute
Journal of the National Cancer Institute
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