HERBS AND REMEDIES FOR
CANCER
No known herbs as yet, provide a cure for cancer. However, various studies have found that certain foods and herbs may help reduce the chance of having cancer.
| Blackcurrants |
Olive Oil |
Pumpkin Seeds |
Turmeric |
Chillies |
Tomatoes |
Some cancers can be treated efficiently if diagnosed and treated in the early stages. Screening for breast cancer and smear tests for cervical cancer, are free and should be done on a regular basis. If you have regular bleeding when you go to the toilet, you should contact your doctor, as there is a possibility of cancer.
BLACK GRAPES
Contain strong antioxidants that maintain youthful arteries, but may also help cancer prevention.
TURMERIC
Turmeric is normally used as a spice to colour foods yellow. It is however increasingly being used in the prevention of cancer. More controversially, turmeric may be a valuable supplement to take to support good health where cancer has beeen diagnosed.
Places such as Sri Lanka, where turmeric is eaten on a regular basis, have a lot fewer cases of cancer. The spice can be added to food on a regular basis, to rice dishes, stews, curries, potatoes and mayonnaise, as a food colouring.
NOTE: If taking blood-thinning medication or if gallstones are present, consult your doctor.
PUMPKIN SEEDS
Seeds and seed oil are often used in treatment of the early stages of enlargement of the prostate gland (BPH). The German Department of Health recommends the seeds as an effective way to relieve symptoms such as difficulty passing urine. They do not, however, seem to stop or reverse growth of the gland.
HEMP SEEDS
Recent research suggests that hemp seeds help to build up the immunity system and may help with cancer. Hemp contains all the essential amino acids and essential fatty acids necessary to maintain healthy life. Hempseed is an adequate source of calcium and iron. Seeds can be eaten directly, baked into breads or flapjacks, sprouted and added to salads or used to make flour or hemp milk. Hemp is gluten free, and therefore would not trigger symptons of coeliac disease. It can be taken daily with no side effects. Toasted seeds are a good source of phosphorous, magnesium, zinc, copper and manganese.
Hemp Seeds
BERRIES
Eat dark red or purple berries. BLACKCURRANTS which contain antioxidants, help resistance.
OLIVE OIL
Olive oil seems to fight the gene that leads to breast cancer.
TOMATOES
A recent study found that tomatoes, in any form including ketchup, help to combat cancer. Organic tomatoes generally contain greater quantities of lycopene, the ingredient responsible for this added protection.
CHILLIES
Studies also suggest that the properties in hot chillies, kill liver and prostate cancer cells.
Chilli Flakes
FOLATES
A diet rich in folates, reduce the risk of pancreatic cancer. Eat green leafy vegetables and citrus fruit daily.
GREEN TEA
Japanese women drinking green tea were found to have a lower risk of breast cancer. It also helps once breast cancer has developed. Drink 3 to 6 cups daily.
Twinings Green Jasmine Tea
NEW TREATMENT METHODS
Apparently the Germans have developed a new system of chemotherapy treatment, which has less agressive side effects. The treatment is given according to the body clock of each individual, depending at what time of day the body produces white cells.
THIS
DOCUMENT IN NO WAY EXCLUDES THE NECESSITY OF A DIAGNOSIS FROM A HEALTHCARE PROFESSIONAL.
ALWAYS CHECK WITH YOUR DOCTOR IF TAKING PRESCRIPTION MEDICINE.
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