HOW TO FIGHT CANCER NATURALLY?

 

Cancer one of the scariest word in English literature results when your own cells start reproducing at a faster Rate than normal, usually due to an alteration in the cells’ DNA. As you live longer, you’ll experience a number of conditions that can increase the odds of getting cancer, such as declines in immune function, longer exposure to potential carcinogens, random gene mutations, a lesser ability to repair bodily injuries, and hormonal changes. Some cancers appear to run in families, but those types usually express themselves when people are younger.

It still remains difficult to pinpoint the exact cause of most cancers.

Although a diagnosis of cancer is still one of the most dreaded, nowadays cutting-edge advances in medicine allow many types to be treated and completely cured. This good news needs to be tempered with the fact that the risk of cancer increases with age. People between 65 and 74 years old have a two- to threefold greater chance of developing it than those between 50 and 60 years old. Canceris the most common cause of death in people ages 60 to  70 years and the second leading cause in anyone older than eighty .In spite of a fall in its overall incidence in the population as a whole, the fact that the American population is rapidly graying has resulted in an increase in the total number of cases.

Which Cancers Are More Survivable and Common?

Cancer comes in many different forms. Some are relatively benign, such as a slow-growing skin type, while others like pancreatic cancer grow rapidly. Moreover, it can remain localized  

it can spread through the blood or lymph system to distant parts of the body. When the latter happens, it is called metastatic. Cancer more commonly spreads via the lymph system, which explains why nearby lymph nodes (e.g., in the armpits for breast tumors) are checked for the presence of abnormal cells as well.

Certain types are more survivable, depending on whether theyare localized or spread around the body,

Lung Cancer. Overwhelmingly, lung cancer is the most common

type in anyone older than sixty, followed closely by colorectal.

As mentioned, many lung cancer cases could be prevented by avoidance of smoking tobacco products in any form and limited exposure to secondhand smoke. Likewise, if you stop smoking and never start again, you’ll lower your risk of developing lung cancer or of having it recur. An increase in antioxidants naturally through intake of more vegetables and fruits may also lower risk.

Colorectal Cancer. Colorectal cancer can affect both the colon, or the large intestine, and the end of the colon, or the rectum. In almost all cases of colorectal cancer, early detection can lead to a cure, making regular screening for anyone older than fi fty a must. Its incidence may also be lower in people who eat a low-fat, highfiber diet, have a limited intake of red meat, and exercise regularly,so adopt these healthier habits to reduce your risk.

Breast Cancer . In women of any age, breast cancer is slightly

more common than colorectal. Although younger women certainly can get breast cancer, its incidence in women rises markedly between the ages of sixty-fi ve and eighty-fi ve, and 45 percent of all new cases are diagnosed in women older than sixty-five. Still, that leaves more than half (55 percent) being diagnosed in younger women and also in men. Most breast cancers are located in the upper, outer quadrant of the breast. Other common areas are found under the nipple; in the upper, inner quadrant; and in the lower, inner quadrant. Risk factors include a family history of this cancer, being childless or having children for the first time after age thirty-five, higher intake of animal fats and alcohol, and physical inactivity, among other things. Monthly breast self-exams, along with mammograms (more on these screenings later in this step), may facilitate early detection.

Prostate Cancer. In men, prostate cancer occurs just about as

frequently as colorectal. The prostate gland in males is normally

about the size and shape of a walnut and is located at the base

of the bladder. Its front also surrounds the urethra, the tube that

urine fl ows through. For any American male, the lifetime risk

of developing prostate cancer is about 10 percent, although it’s

rare in men younger than fifty. Older men experience a fortyfold

increase in its prevalence between the ages of fifty and 85

It’s believed that a high-fat diet may increase your risk of developing

this cancer. Some types of prostate cancer are slow-growing

and may not become a serious threat to health, but other, more

aggressive ones can be.

Prostate cancer often has no symptoms, particularly in the early

stages. Symptoms are more likely to occur if and when your cancer

grows in the prostate gland and narrows the urethra. Watch out for difficulty in starting to pass urine; a weak, sometimes intermittent flow; dribbling before and after urinating; a frequent or urgent need to urinate; getting up several times in the night to visit the bathroom; (rarely) blood in the urine; and pain during orgasm. These symptoms are similar to ones produced by a common noncancerous disease called benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) where the prostate becomes enlarged. Caused by the multiplication of noncancerous prostate cells, this type of enlargement is very common as well, affecting about half of men in their sixties and up to 90 percent of men in their seventies and eighties. It is less common in men who exercise regularly, though. Luckily, although BPH can cause annoying urinary problems, the presence of prostate gland enlargement is not believed to be directly related to cancer development there.

Skin Cancer . Skin cancers also occur frequently. Worldwide, one in three cancers is skin-related, and among people of all ages, skin cancers currently account for one-half of all cases in the United States. Many are easy to cure if detected early with a thorough skin exam performed by a doctor. Watch for any unusual nodules lesions, or patches anywhere on your skin; any changes in a mole;or any sores that do not heal, and have them checked out by a doctor.

Severe sunburns in childhood and adolescence increase your

risk for malignant melanoma, which is much less easily cured and more often a fatal form of skin cancer. Its incidence has purportedly doubled in the past thirty years among Americans, according to the World Health Organization, but you can lower your risk by avoiding tanning salons and by using sunscreens to prevent sunburns.

Lifestyle Factors for Preventing Specific Cancers

• Do not smoke or chew tobacco (lung, oral, esophageal).

• Use sun block and avoid excessive sun exposure (skin).

• Avoid occupational exposure to cancer-causing toxins or use

appropriate protective clothing (skin, lung, and others).

• Increase physical activity (colon and breast).

• Avoid being overweight (colon, breast, and uterine).

Probable Benefit t

• Eat more fruits and vegetables (colon, lung, and possibly

others).

• Limit intake of red meat (colon).

• Do not consume alcohol excessively (oral, esophageal, breast,

and pancreatic).

Possible Benefit

• Take folic acid and supplements (colon and breast).

• Take selenium supplements (lung, prostate, and colon).

• Take vitamin E supplements (prostate). 

Your Natural shields against cancer

Researchers have consensus that the biggest cause of cancers is the accumulation of free radicals in our body, our cells are exposed to free radicals, harmful chemical molecules that get into our body through breathing and food we eat. Free radicals target healthy cells and do something much worse then just killing them off. They damage the healthy The cell, causing mutations that can ultimately result in cancer.

Following are four supplements that can be  useful protective shields against censer 

selenium

      Selenium is an vital mineral found in small amounts in the body. It works as an antioxidant, especially when combined with vitamin E. Antioxidants like selenium help come to blows damaging particles in the body known as free radicals. Free radicals can damage cell membranes and DNA, and may add to aging and a number of conditions, including heart disease and cancer. Antioxidants can neutralize free radicals and may reduce or even help prevent some of the damage they cause.

Researches show that very  low levels of selenium are associated with a higher risk of cancer death..

 You may have low levels of selenium if you:

• Smoke cigarettes
• Drink alcohol
• Have a condition that prevents your body from absorbing enough selenium such as Crohn's disease or ulcerative colitis
• Take birth control pills

Following foods are rich in selenium

· Sunflower Seeds

· Fish (tuna, halibut, sardines, flounder, salmon)

· Shellfish (oysters, mussels, shrimp, clams, scallops) 

· Meat (Beef, liver, lamb, pork)

· Poultry (chicken, turkey)

· Eggs

· Mushrooms (button, crimini, shiitake)

· Grains (wheat germ, barley, brown rice, oats)

Recommended Daily Allowance

• Children (under 3): 20 mcg
• Children (4-8): 30 mcg
• Children (9-13): 40 mcg
• Adolescents (14-18): 55 mcg
• Adults 19 and older: 55 mcg
• Pregnant women: 60 mcg
• Lactating women: 70 mcg

 Ginseng

Many studies have been conducted in Asia about the miracle effects of ginseng. It has been found that people with long usage of red ginseng has low rate of cancer vulnerabilities.

Ginseng was found useful as a protective shield against the following type of cancer 1.Liver           

2. Colon and rectum ovary

3. Stomach mouth

Vitamin C & D 

Vitamin C & D are such powerful anti-oxidants that some researchers named them as Anti-mutagens. Meaning they can protects against the cell mutations. Common natural sources of vitamin C & D are the following

Food containing vitamin C

1. Guava
Guava is rich in vitamin C — one half cup of the fruit contains 188 mg of vitamin C and 56 calories. Eat the fruit raw, or try this recipe for a Hawaiian smoothie.
2. Red Sweet Pepper
You probably instantly think citrus when you think of immune system-boosting vitamin C, but red sweet pepper offers a solid dose of the nutrient. One half cup of raw red sweet pepper contains 142 mg of vitamin C and 20 calories. If you cook the veggie, a half cup offers 116 mg of vitamin C.
3. Kiwi
Kiwi — the fruit, not the bird that’s the national symbol of New Zealand — is rich in vitamin C. One medium kiwi contains 70 mg of the nutrient and 46 calories.
4. Orange
Who doesn’t want an injection of acidic orange when in need of a vitamin C boost? You’re justified. One medium orange contains 70 mg of vitamin C and 62 calories.
If you prefer it in liquid form, 3/4 cup of orange juice contains 61-93 mg of vitamin C and 79-84 calories.
5. Green Sweet Pepper
Green sweet peppers offer 60 mg of vitamin C per half cup, with only 15 calories. When cooked, the vegetable provides 51 mg of vitamin C.
6. Grapefruit Juice
Grapefruit juice provides almost the same amount of vitamin C as green peppers: 3/4 cup has 50-70 mg vitamin C and 71-86 calories.
7. Vegetable Juice Cocktail
Drinking your vegetables provides plenty of nutrients, including a vitamin C punch. You’ll get 50 mg of vitamin C and 34 calories in 3/4 cup of juice.
8. Strawberries
Strawberries are full of fiber and antioxidants, including vitamin C. A half cup of strawberries contains 49 mg of the vitamin and 27 calories.
9. Brussels Sprouts
You already know this kid-unfriendly vegetable has a good nutritional reputation, but did you know that includes vitamin C? A half cup of cooked Brussels sprouts offers 48 mg of vitamin C and 28 calories.
10. Cantaloupe
One quarter of a medium cantaloupe has 47 mg of vitamin C and 51 calories.

Food containing vitamin D.

1. Milk
Milk is an excellent source of vitamin D, as nearly all milk in this country is fortified with the vitamin. Fortification began decades ago when rickets became a significant health problem.  A single cup of milk can provide up to a quarter of the recommended vitamin D intake. However, most dairy products are not fortified and only contain small amounts of the vitamin.
2. Cereal
In addition to milk, many cold cereals are fortified with vitamin D. Check the box and the nutritional information to be sure of high levels.
3. Salmon
Fish, especially ones with high fat content, are excellent sources of vitamin D. One serving of salmon will provide you with your daily recommended vitamin D intake. In addition to salmon, fishes such as tuna, catfish and mackerel are good sources. Aside from the flesh of the animal, fish liver and fish oils are also high in vitamin D.
4. Eggs
A single egg can provide up to 25 IU of vitamin D. However, the vitamin is found in the egg yolk, so the whole egg, not just the whites, must be consumed.
5. Orange Juice
In addition to milk and cereal, orange juice is also commonly fortified. One half cup of fortified orange juice will provide 45 IU of vitamin D.
While the recommended intake of vitamin D remains at 200 IU, many health experts believe that elevated levels can greatly improve health and ward off disease. Therefore. be conscious of your intake, making sure your diet contains enough vitamin D to ensure proper health. If these foods do not fit into your diet, you can obtain the vitamin D simply by going outside. The human body naturally produces the vitamin after exposure to UV light.