Ganaderia At Set

Archive for the ‘Cancer’ Category

Curcumin, the pigment that makes the curry spice turmeric a bright orange-yellow, is one of the best-researched potential preventatives for a number of kinds of cancer.

On a molecular level, this potent antioxidant interacts with an extraordinary range of cellular processes involved in tumor development. Among its possible healing powers are:

Stopping the activation of some”transcription factors” that lay down the DNA for a new cancerous cell, Playing the same role as other anti-inflammatory agents in stopping the expression of growth factors in existing tumor cells, And (in almost all kinds of cancers) activating a “watchdog” gene, p53, that turns on a “kill switch” in cells that have abnormal DNA.

Curcumin is non-toxic even if it is taken in doses 30-40 times more than needed for it to work, up to 12 grams (12,000 mg) a day. The body uses it in various antioxidant processes so that it does not build up in the bloodstream in most people even when taken in doses of 10,000 to 12,000 mg a day.

And there’s no reason to try to build up a bloodstream concentration of this turmeric-based natural supplement if you get just a little dose taken more than once a day. The liver clears it out of circulation in 8 to 12 hours.

What is the evidence that curcumin might prevent cancerous conditions? Well, aside from the over-100 studies of this carcinogenesis-protective agent in the laboratory, curcuminoid compounds have been used in clinical trials for cancers of:

Bladder Skin Colon Stomach Lungs Intestine and Oral cavity and also

lymphoma.

So, consider adding herbal healer to your treatment regimen. Just be sure to discuss any natural therapies or nutritional supplements with your health care provider to get maximum benefit from conventional care with alternatives.

Breast cancer is contracted by more women in the US than any other cancer. It is estimated that around 50,000 women will die each year from it. So the question how can you prevent breast cancer is one close to the heart of many women.

It has long been known that certain foods, or that a diet in general, can have an impact on our health, and so for that reason there has been study undertaken on foods to prevent breast cancer, as well as other cancers.

And whilst there may well be a whole range of lifestyle factors which may combine to affect our health, today our brief is to look at foods that prevent breast cancer, or at least help prevent it.

A study published in September of this year in the International Journal of Cancer examines the role of the essential fatty acids in preventing cancer of the breasts.

Around 72,000 Chinese women were followed for a period of 8 years to collect the data for the study.

The conclusion was that women with a high intake of Omega 6 fatty acids, and a low intake of Omega 3 fatty acids, were roughly twice as likely to contract breast cancer as those with a low intake of Omega 6 fats and a higher intake of Omega3 fats.

Omega 6 fats come primarily from vegetable oils in our diet. These are the cheap and plentiful vegetable oils that are found in our pantry for cooking as well as in much of our processed foods.

Omega 3 fats come primarily from seafood and in particular from the oil in fish.

Over the last century our Omega 6/Omega 3 ratio, or the ratio of our intake of each of these fatty acids, has seen a huge increase, resulting from the fact that our diet has seen a massive increase in cheap vegetable oils and a massive decrease in seafood and in particular oily fish.

And scientists have long considered that this change in the ratio is the cause, or at least a contributing factor, in a range of lifestyle diseases.

And it now seems, from the results of the study, that Omega 3 essential fatty acids could be essential foods that prevent breast cancer, when taken in conjunction with a reduction in the intake of various vegetable oils.

The question of how to prevent breast cancer is a complex one, and this is probably only one part of the equation. But it seems clear, not just in regard to this cancer, but for cancer generally, that there are certain foods which, if eaten in greater quantities, can help prevent cancer, and others which should be reduced in the diet.

The best way to increase your intake of the Omega 3 essential fatty acids is to take daily fish oil supplements. High quality fish oil supplements are very cost-effective to take daily and are free from the toxic contaminants commonly found in fish, including dioxins and PCBs.

But not all fish oil supplements are high quality.

To find out more about foods to prevent breast cancer, or to learn more about high quality fish oil supplements visit my website.

The odds are very high that you or someone you know had cancer or had died from it. Cancer is the second most common cause of death in the US, after heart disease. Men have slightly less than a 1 in 2 lifetime risk of developing cancer, while for women, the risk is a little more than 1 in 3.

All cancers involve the malfunction of genes that control cell growth and division. Every cell in the body has a program that tells it what to do, called the DNA or the genetic code.

If the cell DNA code gets changed a bit by hormonal imbalance, chemicals, or free radicals, mutations occur. The cells with mutated DNA no longer look like the original cells we were born with. Also, mutations accumulate with age, that’s why about 78% of all cancers are diagnosed in persons 55 years and older.

About 5% of all cancers are strongly hereditary. However, most cancers do not result from inherited genes but from damage to genes occurring during one’s lifetime.

We all have a few cancer cells in our bodies, which are normally suppressed by our immune system. We need about a billion cancer cells to get to the lump or bump stage, which means a tumor takes years to develop.

Cancer is, by and large, a man-made disease. There is a lot you can do now to significantly reduce that risk. Be aware of the multiple factors that can bring on this disease as well as the many nutritional interventions that can reduce your cancer risk.

Factors That Can Cause Cancer

1. Constant Emotional Stress

Negative emotions are the most powerful aspect of creating illness. Even the CDC (Center for Disease and Prevention) states that 85% of disease is caused by emotions. If you are constantly stressed or harboring angry, fearful, worrying, cynical, depressed or pessimistic emotions, the body can generate free radicals that promote DNA damage.

Look closely at your life and identify anything that is out of balance. If you have a hard time addressing and resolving it yourself, seek professional help (such as a life coach or therapist). Are you always looking at a glass half empty? Changing your attitude from negative to positive can influence a situation and emotional outcome. Learn to honor your feelings and be truthful to yourself instead of suppressing them by saying things like “I’m just fine”. People who are capable of releasing their emotions alleviate tension in the body and are generally happier. Having a support system along with healthy outlets for stress (such as exercise or playing a musical instrument) are ever so important for emotional wellness. Live your life with purpose, passion, and gratitude.

2. Toxins Accumulating In The Body

In modern days, we are continually exposed to numerous environmental and dietary toxins. Once these toxins enter the body, they tend to accumulate (especially in the fat cells) and produce enormous amounts of free radicals which in due course, damage the DNA. Hence, it is crucial to recognize and avoid them in the first place.

Environmental toxins:

Use of tobacco products and exposure to secondhand smoke Air pollution Excessive sun exposure Toxic chemicals in household cleaners, air fresheners, bug sprays, soaps, personal hygiene products, and cosmetics. Radiation exposure from diagnostic exams such as CT scans, X-rays, and mammography. Try to minimize having such exams or if you can afford it, opt for MRI. A much cheaper and effective alternative is thermography, which detects precancerous and cancerous tissues that are hot in contrast to benign lesions that are cool. Unfortunately, most insurance policies still don’t cover it yet. Electromagnetic radiation from cell phones and cordless phones. Two recently released long-term studies found that radiation from cell phones substantially increase the risk of salivary gland and brain tumors. For this reason, it is safest to use the speaker, wired headsets, followed by bluetooth headsets (lower radiation than cell phones). Try not to hold wireless phones directly to the ear.

Dietary toxins:

Pesticides and herbicides in conventionally grown produce Antibiotics and hormones in factory-farmed meats and farmed fish. If possible, choose organic, grass-fed meats (second best is organic meats) and wild-caught fish from pristine, cold water. Fish caught from clean waters are void of mercury which is a toxin to the brain. Genetically modified foods (GMO) such as canola oil and soy products Preservatives and additives in processed foods Nitrates and nitrites in processed and smoked meats MSG Oxidized or rancid fat from refined polyunsaturated oils made from soy, cottonseed, corn, sunflower, and safflower. These oils are high in omega-6 fats and promote inflammation in the body. They are often found in processed foods, fast foods, and restaurant foods. Carcinogens from charred or burned meats. Avoid frying or charbroiling. Instead, boil, poach, steam, or roast at 300 degrees F or below. Artificial sweeteners Toxic gases released from Teflon and other nonstick cookwares Harmful chemicals from plastic water bottles leaching out and contaminating the water. If you leave the bottle in a hot car or reuse it, the exposure is magnified.

3. Extra Pounds

It is crucial to maintain a healthy weight throughout life. Two-thirds of the Americans are either overweight or obese. Extra pounds raise the risk of many cancers, including breast, colon, esophageal, kidney, pancreatic, and uterine. If you need help and support in losing weight healthily, contact me for a complimentary phone consultation regarding the Metabolic Typing Nutrition Program.

4. Hormonal Imbalance

We all have cancer-protective genes in our bodies, they are like light switches. Sadly, when we age, these switches get turned off as our hormonal production declines. Of course, by not managing stress, eating badly, and consuming and living with chemicals, we put even more stress on our entire hormonal system.

To reinstate these cancer-protective genes, we need to live and eat better and restore the hormones to proper balance. When you replace your hormones, it is critical that you use bio-identical hormones that are exactly the same as those produced by the body, not the synthetic hormones manufactured by drug companies as they have been shown to cause cancer. Please consult a healthcare professional who is familiar with bio-identical hormone replacement therapy (BHRT).

Below are some hormones that have a direct effect on cancer growth:

DHEA is a key hormone that decreases the quantity of an important enzyme involved in the pathway that feeds energy to cancer cells. By keeping DHEA at the right level, this pathway becomes less active. People who are constantly stressed and have fatigued adrenals have lower DHEA levels, which means they are more prone to stimulating the growth of cancer cells. Estriol by itself is a weak estrogen. But in the presence of other estrogens such as estradiol or estrone, it becomes an anti-carcinogen and is cancer-protective. As we age, the body makes less estriol, supplementing with proper amounts can reduce cancer risk. It is crucial to have the right balance of 2-hydroxyestrogen and 16 alpha-hydroxyestrogen, both are estrogen metabolites (by-products of estrogen in urine). If there is more 2 than 16, breast cancer risk is lower. If it is the other way round, more 16 than 2, the risk is higher. This 2/16 ratio is the single greatest factor impacting estrogen-sensitive cancer risk and is also totally modifiable through dietary interventions (see below). 2-methoxyestradiol (another estrogen metabolite) is a very potent anticancer hormone that the body manufactures. It also inhibits the growth of fibroid cells in the uterus.

5. Excessive Alcohol Intake

Studies show that women who drink more than 2 drinks a day significantly increase their free iron (iron not bound to protein) concentrations in breast tissue. Free iron triggers intense inflammation and free radical generation.

However, one’s iron intake does not correlate with risk of breast cancer. It is high alcohol intake and excessive estrogen that lead to a higher incidence of invasive breast cancer.

6. Too Much Or Too Little Exercise

Exercise is crucial as it increases oxygen supply to the cells. Normal, healthy cells require sufficient oxygen to function well, whereas, cancer cells can only multiply and flourish in an anaerobic (no oxygen) environment. What’s more, when you sweat, it carries away a lot of toxins accumulated in the body, especially the toxins in the fat cells.

Having said that, too much exercise is not beneficial either as the body becomes constantly stressed, producing a vast amount of free radicals that can eventually lead to DNA damage.

Diet That Reduces Cancer Risk

Limit sugar intake as cancer cells ferment sugar to create energy to grow and spread. Sugar also produces excess insulin which acts as a second stimulant for cell growth, cell division, and ultimately multiplication of cancer cells. Therefore, pay attention to how much sugar and refined carbs (which acts like sugar) you consume at one time as increased blood glucose level means more insulin in the body. Vitamin D3 (from sun and/or supplements) is the most powerful vitamin in preventing new cancer and inhibiting established cancers by stimulating and strengthening the immune system. When you increase your D3, make sure the body has adequate vitamin K as they work together as a team. Good dietary sources of K are green leafy vegetables such as kale, spinach, collard greens, swiss chard, turnip greens, mustard greens, brussels sprouts, and broccoli. Brassica vegetables boost the body’s level of 2-hydroxyestrogen in reducing breast cancer risk. Eat 3 or more servings a week of broccoli, cauliflower, brussels sprouts, cabbage, collard greens, Kohlirabi, rutabaga, turnips, bok choy and mustard greens. You can also get the benefits of these vegetables in a supplement called indole-3-carbinol. More omega-3 fats and less omega-6 fats as their ratio influences the rate of cell proliferation through hormones called prostaglandins. Omega-3 fats reduce inflammation while omega-6 fats increase it. Good sources of 3s are fish caught in pristine, cold waters and grass-fed meats. Unfortunately, most cows in the U.S. are corn-fed, so their meat and dairy products are much higher in omega-6 fats instead. Eat a large variety of vegetables and fruits to get a balanced dose of different antioxidants which protect against the free radicals. Do not over focus on just one particular antioxidant. Natural folic acid from green leafy vegetables are far superior in boosting the body’s natural defenses against cancer than the synthetic folic acid in fortified refined flour products. In addition, make sure you have enough vitamin B12 as it works with folate to protect DNA from damage. Vitamin B12 is not found in plant foods but only in animal products, including calf’s liver, meats, poultry, shellfish, fish, and dairy products. Drink enough clean, filtered water every day as it keeps the lymphatic system clean and helps the body detox. For an average person, drink 8 to 10 eight-ounce glasses a day. Have adequate protein at every meal and snack throughout the day, which will help the liver eliminate toxins through the bile and stool. Protein also helps to maintain an even blood sugar level. Increase fiber (soluble and insoluble) intake to reduce the risk of colon, breast, and prostate cancer. Aim for 40-50 grams a day which is more than double what an average American eats every day. Lastly, there is also compelling anticancer evidence for resveratrol (in red wine but only drink in moderation), curcumin (in turmeric), green tea, grape seed extract, pomegranate extract, quercetin (in onions, apples, and grapes), Conjugated Linoleic Acid (in grass-fed meats and its dairy), luteolin (in celery, green pepper, carrots, olive oil, thyme, rosemary, and oregano), and ginger.

The Bottom Line

To reduce your cancer risk,

Avoid:
constant emotional stress, accumulation of toxins (environmental and dietary) in the body, extra pounds, hormonal imbalance, excessive alcohol intake, and too much or too little exercise. Do: limit sugar intake, make sure you have enough vitamin D3, eat more Brassica vegetables, have more omega-3 fats and less omega-6 fats, eat a large variety of vegetables and fruits, drink enough clean, filtered water, and have adequate protein and fiber.

If you want to prevent or protect yourself against cancer or even reverse or stop cancer, there are certain destructive habits you need to keep off from, such as smoking, sugar, caffeine, alcohol, and dairy.

Don’t tell me that you are a habitual smoker, that you cannot stop smoking or that you have tried and failed.

The facts are there.

Smoking causes cancer in smokers.

Smoking causes cancer for none smokers who inhales what is puffed out by the smoker.

You cannot be healthy and smoke, even if you look healthy today, in the end it will catch up with you.

Sugar is one useless and poisonous substance that has no real value to us, it is a known fact that cancer cells love sugar and thrive on it. What sugar does to man is sickening, yet man is consuming sugar as if his life depends on it. Sugar helps the cancer cells to produce lactic acid which facilities the body to form new blood vessels that carry fresh blood supply to the tumor to help it grow, it also help cancer cells to spread more rapidly.

On the other hand, caffeine is another substance worth not taken, it is an acid forming substance. In most energy drink, tea and coffee, you have substantial amount of it, who wants to beat, reverse, stop or prevent cancer? Just forget about caffeine, just give it up, if you love tea so much, make sure is one without it, like green tea.

Alcohol: this is the chief of them all, directly competing with sugar. It kills the body cells, irritates and inhibits digestion, alters your blood chemistry and composition,in addition it destroys the oxygen in your brain region. Alcohol is poisonous to your body, it also competes with nicotine in undoing your body.

We are in a free world if you want to drink you are free, no one is going to stop you, it is a question of choice, you are only enhancing your demise.

Who wants to reverse, stop, cure or prevent against cancer, keep off alcohol, it is poison to your system. What about diary product? Do you have your doubts, if you want to stop, cure or reverse cancer say bye-bye to diary and its products?

Numerous studies exist that link milk to whole range of diseases like, headaches, constipation, runny nose, diarrhea, bloating, sinusitis, abdominal pain, cramps and mental depression.

Moreover milk and diary products create a lining on the walls of one’s stomach and intestine thereby preventing the absorption of vitamins and minerals.

The artificial way of rearing cows has contributed to make milk unsafe for us, cows are reared with growth hormones to reduce their maturity period, with this, cows now grow from 100 pounds to 1000 pounds in a short period of two years.

The residues from this hormones and pesticides are then passed to us through drinking of milk and diary products.

If you must drink milk, it must be from free range or organic products, but there is a qualification here, most of these cows are kept in very in human conditions without clean bedding or a clean place to rest, because of the environment they are kept, the facilitate the spread of disease.

Did I hear anybody say impossible, how can we get the much required calcium?

Well man is the only mammals in the whole universe that consume the milk and by products of another specie for the purpose of getting milk, if one may ask, how does other animals in the animal kingdom get their own calcium requirement?

Well, that is by the way, there are other sources of calcium available to us, vegetables abound if eaten regularly will provide a ready or more safer calcium required for our bodies, such as spinach, eggs, kale, flax-seed nuts and broccoli.

Who wants to cure or stop cancer? If you you wish to have access to information that will aid you defeat Cancer,you are free to visit, www.a-z-cancersolutions.blogspot.com

Yours in the struggle for a Cancer -free society.

Egwu Chukwuemeka U Inya

The short answer: Yes! But, let’s get more specific.

Leafy greens include salad, kale, beet tops, collards, Swiss chard, and any other vegetable that is both leafy and green. Greens have been shown in a number of clinical trials to contain a number of vitamins and minerals, in the right combination’s, to effectively combat various forms of cancer. They are low in calories and high in nutrition, making them the ideal health food. With their crisp leaves that cook down to become soft and savory, they make an ideal ingredient in all sorts of dishes in the kitchen – from pastas to scrambles. As such, they are easy to work into any diet, and your body will certainly thank you for it!

Cancer Prevention and Greens

Leafy greens are brimming with all sorts of nutrition, but they are most notable for their high levels of antioxidants. Vitamin A, vitamin C, and vitamin K are all examples of common antioxidants found in vegetables. In one cup of Kale, for instance, there is 206% DV of vitamin A, 134% DV of vitamin C, and a whopping 684% of vitamin K.

When employed in the body, these serve as free radical neutralizers. Free radicals are molecules that are electrically imbalanced, and steal electrons from other nearby molecules, making these imbalanced, as well. This causes a chain reaction that can ultimately damage cells, causing mutations, and this is how some types of cancer form. Now, we all have free radicals floating around our bodies, even in the healthiest folks, but when present in levels that are too high, they can begin to cause noticeable damage to cells and organs. Unhealthy diets, high in fats and sugars, can add free radicals to the body, as well as smoking and drinking alcoholic beverages (with red wine as an exception in moderation). By eating more greens, and absorbing all those lovely vitamins and antioxidants, your body can neutralize these free radicals before they get out of hand, and keep the body in stable homeostasis.

Leafy greens also have considerably high levels of folate, a B vitamin, which is a notable cancer fighter. Folate’s function in the body is to assist in the DNA replication of cells when they divide. If proper folate levels are not met, then DNA replication in cells is stressed, and this results in deformities. These mutations can eventually lead to cancer. Studies show that those who eat high amounts of folates in their diet have a 30%-40% reduction in their chances of developing colon cancer.

Literally hundreds of studies have been done that show vegetables, and leafy greens in particular, have amazing cancer fighting properties.

Eating More Greens

By eating more greens, you’ll be helping your body to fight off all sorts of cancer. The general rule of thumb when selecting greens is: the darker the better. Kale, collards, and Swiss chard will have more nutrition available in them then, say, a head of iceberg lettuce.

Always keep at least one bunch of greens in the refrigerator. Stored in a plastic bag in the crisper, it can last for at least three days, and can usually stretch to five days if it’s a really fresh bunch. Eating at least a half cup of these greens a day – and ideally a full cup – you’ll easily go through it before it goes bad. Once you’ve gone through the bunch, go out and buy another.

There are plenty of recipes out there you can find, but I find that if they’re simply cooked they taste great. You’ll also be more likely to eat it if it only takes five minutes to prepare, rather than hours to incorporate into a casserole.

So start eating your greens, and start fighting off cancer! Not only do greens help in this regard, but they’ll give you more energy, and improve your overall, daily health.

Cancer is always a serious topic. All people want to prevent it. Are there effective method? The fact is that it’s one of Green tea benefits.

Why does green tea prevent cancer?,

Green tea actually prevents cancer. It contains a compound call epigallocatechingallate (EGCG). It inhibits the growth cancer cells by binding with enzyme, called dihydrofolate reductase. Scientists also research the structure of EGCG and found that it is very similar to a methotrexate, which is a cancer drug. The research result shows how EGCG slow or kills cancer cells, just the same as drugs do.

Any Evidence for Anti – Cancer Ability of Green Tea?

Purdue University researchers Dorothy Morre and D. James Morre found EGCG in 1998. Their research results were presented at the 38th annual meeting of the American Society for Cell Biology in San Francisco. The results showed green tea are rich in EGCG. The concentrations are high enough to induce anti-cancer effects and inhabit growth of cancer growth in the body. She also suggested drinking green tea more than four cups a day. It could provide enough of the active compound to inhabit growth of cancer cells

In 2003, graduate student Christine Palermo and adviser Thomas Gasiewicz, Ph.D did another experiment to prove anti-cancer ability green tea. This experiment is a little complicated. They measure the effects of the aryl hydrocarbon (AH) receptor which is a molecule that frequently is harmful to body. They isolated the chemicals of green tea to test. Finally, they found two substances in green tea can inhabit AH activity, which are epigallocatechingallate (EGCG) and epigallocatechin (EGC).

I always thought why green tea could prevent cancer. After I collected materials and got the above conclusion, I was sure green tea can prevent cancer. I also think preventing cancer is just one of Green tea’s benefits. If you want to prevent cancer, follow Dorothy Morre’s advice “drink more than four cups of tea everyday”.