Home Remedies for Cancer
Home remedies for cancer include consumption of broccoli, grapes, ginseng, myrrh, green tea, aloe vera, lycopene, maitake mushroom, soybean, wheatgrass etc directly or indirectly as explained in this piece of writing. Cancer is a disease that is characterized by presence of continuously dividing cells. Initially localized at a point called tumor, later these cells distribute in the body via blood or lymphatic system and eventually death results. Cancer is stimulated due to several external or internal stimuli. Various kinds of cancer show symptoms in different ways. Certain home remedies exist which aim at preventing cancer, while several other focus on the activation of immune system. There are also certain kinds of food that are beneficial to be taken by patients undergoing chemotherapy or radiation therapy.
Cancer is a diseased state wherein malignant growth of cells occurs that in simple terms can be stated as continuous division of cells. This appears as lump and if not detected at early stages, it might lead to cancer in other parts of body via the blood and lymphatic system eventually ending up in death of the individual.
Cancer can be of different types on the basis of their origin or mode of cell growth. Some of the widely occurring cancer types are:
• Leukemia: Cancer of blood forming cells
• Lymphoma: Cancer of immune system cells
• Carcinoma: Cancer of the skin or outer cover forming tissues
• Sarcoma: Cancer of the supportive tissues like cartilage, blood vessel etc.
• CNS Cancer: Cancer of the components of central nervous system like spinal cord and brain
Cells are induced to divide due to certain external or internal stimuli. In this state, if the growth of cells is localized, detectable, and can be removed, it is termed as the benign tumor. It can be treated or removed via surgery. If the cells have traveled to distant body parts and started the division again, it is a malignant tumor or cancer. This cannot be cured and ends up in death of individual.
Cancer shows various signs in case of each type of cancer, but in general, it is characterized by following symptoms:
• Unusual discharge from body
• Persistent cough
• Lumps at the place of tumor
• Change in bladder or bowel movements
• Slow healing of wounds
• Indigestion
• Change in shape or size of existing mole
Though not curable, cancers can be prevented by certain precautionary measures and a balanced lifestyle. Once it has begun, it cannot be stopped. However, by eating healthy nutritious food meant for cancer patients, one can ward off incoming pathogens and activate their immune system to fight against the cancer cells. An additional dietary regime is to be followed as the patient undergoes chemical or radiation therapy that tends to show various side effects like hair loss, nausea, etc.
Following home remedies are suggested for cancer patients:
• Broccoli: Broccoli is found to be good against certain kinds of colorectal cancers. These should be taken in the form of sprouts. Broccoli contains certain phytochemicals that have the ability to fight against cancer cells, but the compound has yet not been identified. These act as anti-oxidants and contain enzymes that aid in detoxification of body.
• Grapes: Grapes contain a compound called as proanthocyanidins that reduce the body’s estrogen production. This leads to effective treatment of lung, prostrate, colon and breast cancer.
• Ginseng: This herb ginseng, helps in building resistance, and fights the body off infectious agents.
• Myrrh: Myrrh is an herb having wide range of properties as anti-inflammatory, anti-bacterial, and anti-fungal. It is a good home remedy for treatment for all kinds of cancer.
• Green Tea: Prepare herbal green tea by boiling some amount in a glass of water till it reduces to half. This has anti-inflammatory properties and is very effective against breast, prostate, liver, pancreatic and skin cancer.
• Juicing: It is an established fact that juices are rich source of vitamins and nutrients. Freshly obtained juice from fruits like apple, banana, mango, cherries etc must be given to the cancer patients in a routine manner. This aids in boosting the immune system of the individual making them strong enough to fight the incoming pathogens.
• Aloe Vera: This herb can be consumed raw in the form of jelly. It is effective against prostate and lung cancer.
• Lycopene: According to the American Dietetic Association, Lycopene is found in abundant quantities in tomato, guava, papaya, grapes, apricot, watermelon etc. These anti-oxidant compounds are more effective then carotenoids in removal of free radicals that stimulate cell division. Lycopene is effective in treatment of prostate, lung, stomach cancers.
• Maitake Mushroom: As per the PDR Health, maitake or dancing mushroom is good for treatment of cancer. It is known to increase the efficacy of chemotherapy and radiation therapy. It also reduces the side effects of these therapies by preventing hair loss and nausea. It can be taken raw or grilled because while cooking it absorbs a lot of oil.
• Soybean: According to MD Anderson Cancer Center, soybean contains phytoestrogens and several other entities that block cancerous cells from using estrogen. It also contains isoflavones needed for prevention of cancer at early stages. It can be taken either as sprouts or as cooked vegetable and has activity against breast, prostate, colon and lung cancer.
• Wheatgrass: It is known to be advantageous to cancer patients. Wheatgrass taken in the form of juice or raw form is shown to retard the growth of cancer cells as demonstrated by Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center. It has the ability to enhance the immune system and get you rid off the toxins and waste products.
It is good to have cucumber, carrot, banana, corn, spinach, peas and lentils by a patient suffering from cancer. These can be consumed as soup too which prove to be nutritious. Cancer patients are also advised to have lentils or sprouts as they are rich in protein.
It is advised to cut down on hot dogs, beef, lamb and pork as they contain high amount of saturated fats. Eating less quantities of red meat would reduce the risk of prostate and colon cancer.
This article is contributed by Seema Adnani
References: American Dietetic Association, PDR Health, MD Anderson Cancer Center, Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center
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