Natural cancer treatments

admin — Mon, 02 Nov 2009 23:26:59 +0000

Currently 1 in 3 people in the industrialised world are diagnosed with cancer in their lifetime and it is the 2nd biggest killer in the United States (or is it?). Natural cancer treatments make sense because approximately 90-95% of all cancers are caused by environment, lifestyle and have nothing to do with genetics.

So why natural cancer treatment? Small changes to lifestyle and diet can radically reduce a person’s likelihood of developing cancer rather than taking harmful drugs and medications to try and ‘cure’ it. Apart from the obvious factor of not smoking (or giving up) here are some simple ways to help prevent cancer.

The prevalence of cancer is much higher in industrialised nations where people are more likely to have a diet high in processed foods, refined sugars and flours, dairy products and a higher proportion of red meat. Even vegetables do not contain as many trace minerals as they did 70 years ago due to the depletion of our soils through increased use of pesticides and chemical fertilisers. Non dietary factors that can cause cancer include the higher usage of household cleaning and personal care products that contain harmful chemicals; many of which are by-products of the petro-chemical industry. Add to that the lack of exercise because of a more sedentary lifestyle.

One of the biggest myths perpetuated today is that the sun causes skin cancer. Ideally we need about 20 minutes unprotected sunlight a day to get the best source of Vitamin D. It has also been found that people living in sunnier climates are less likely to get any type of cancer. Toxic chemicals found in commercial sun screens can cause skin cancer as well as hindering absorption of vitamin D. Vitamin D can also help protect against other cancers such as breast cancer, colon cancer, pancreatic cancer and lung cancer.

There is not one single cause of cancer but several contributory factors. The medical profession are mostly taught about drug-based (money making) treatments. While these may get rid of tumours they do not cure the underlying problem and do not prevent its return. Treatments such as chemo-therapy and radiation therapy also attack the immune system which we need to keep us healthy.

There a several easy ways we can add foods to our diet to help us prevent cancer.

One is green tea which is high in anti-oxidants. In Japan green tea is recommended as one of the best alternative cancer preventions available. Green tea also strengthens the immune system and can help guard against many cancers such as prostate cancer, lung cancer and liver cancer. Berries such as acai, blueberries, cranberries contain chemicals which can destroy cancer cells as well as protect the body. Green vegetables like broccoli, cabbage and sprouts can prevent tumour growth in prostate cancer. Turmeric contains curcumin which is a poweful anti-oxidant and can be added to foods for extra flavour and colour.

Have fun experimenting and enjoy food again!

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Lung Cancer Treatments

admin — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 15:12:59 +0000

According to the American Cancer Society approximately one out of every 14 men and women in the U.S. will be diagnosed with lung cancer at some point in their lifetime. As well as the main cause of smoking it can also be caused by poor diet, lifestyle and environmental factors. However the 5 year survival rate is only between 5 and 10% among those patients receiving conventional treatments of radiation, chemotherapy, surgery and drugs. Compare that to the survival rate with alternative lung cancer treatments which is as high as 90%.

Natural cancer treatments for lung cancer that help improve survial rates can include:

herbal remedies – supplements or teas. These can help patients relax and sleep better and reduce pain and nausea.
meditation – a variety of techniques can help relaxation even if your life is very stressful and reduce pain and other symptoms. Techniques can include long focussed exercises, visualisation of the body’s healing process and short deep breathing exercises
Vitamin D from sunlight and dietary sources
acupuncture
drinking green tea

These natural cancer treatments can help with other cancers as well as lung cancer. The more information you can have about alternative options the more able you are to make an informed decision. You may need to experiment with different methods until you find those that work best for you. It is important to have support as this can be a very emotional time too but if we don’t look after ourselves then we are less able to help others.

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