What would you do if you get to know one fine day that you have cancer? That thought itself is terrifying, isn’t it? Owing to our poor eating habits and mechanical lifestyles, cancer has now become unpredictable. But what if there are certain ways you can alleviate the pain of cancer or even prevent it? That is what this post is about – home remedies for cancer. Would syou like to know more? Read on.
Cancer is the name given to a group of diseases, which involve abnormal cell growth with the potential to invade or spread to other parts of the body. The disease is characterized by a malignant cell-growth that may appear in the form of lumps, if not detected in the early stages, the growth can and does eventually spread to other parts of your body, through the bloodstream or the lymphatic system. Cancer is a fatal disease, one that has no permanent cure. It can only be controlled and suppressed for some stages. If cancer isn’t detected early, it may not be cured at all (1).
Cancer manifests itself in many ways, depending on the origin or the mode of cell growth. Usually, most cancers that occur widely include:
The National Cancer Institute lists many different sub-types of cancers, including germ cell tumors and AIDS-related cancers (2).
The causes of cancer remain unknown, but it usually occurs from either external or internal reasons, or a combination of both; substances and foods are called carcinogenic, but nothing is certain. The symptoms of cancer thus are equally diverse like the causes of cancer. However, some commonly occurring symptoms usually associated with cancer include:
Cancer is a killer and it can only be put into dormancy or suppressed for a period of time. However, it almost always recurs, and the treatment of cancer is one of the most important medical researches conducted today. So, wondering how to cure cancer at home? Certain home-based remedies and foods that can help reduce the effects of cancer, either through stimulating the immune system or acting on the cells directly. Remember that these are just the remedies and not the treatment. Here, we look at some inspired home remedies:
This fatty fish called salmon is loaded with omega-3 fatty acids, among other essential nutrients. Omega-3 fatty acids have anti-carcinogenic qualities and usually slow the spread of cancerous cells. Omega-3s are excellent for boosting your immunity. Salmon is a rich source of essential vitamins like B12 and Vitamin D. These properties of salmon make it an effective fighter of cancer (4).
Turmeric is best known as an effective anti-carcinogenic spice. It contains an active compound called curcumin, which specializes in attacking cancer cells. Curcumin also exhibits antioxidant, anti-inflammatory and cell protectant properties, which make it an ideal home remedy for easing the symptoms of cancer. The high antioxidant content helps eliminate cancerous free radicals from your body (5).
Tomatoes are also some foods that are good at preventing cancer. They contain a special antioxidant compound known as lycopene. Lycopene is a strong antioxidant, which purges your body of cancer-causing free radicals and prevents cancer cell growth. Lycopene also inhibits the spread of tumor by inducing abnormal cell growth. Lycopene has been found effective in dealing with cancers of lung, breast and endometrial cancer (6).
Garlic does more than keep Vampires at an arm’s length. Studies conclude that garlic contains flavones and flavonols, which are sulfur compounds that help, kill cancer cells. Garlic is another spice that helps prevent the onset of cancer and it is widely used as a home remedy to prevent and treat breast, colon, stomach and oral cancer.
Another good source of dietary fiber, flaxseed helps lower cholesterol, provides roughage to your body and even helps prevent cancer; it is a super-food. Flaxseed is rich in lignans; chemicals that help prevent and protect you from carcinoma and other types of cancer. Flaxseed, like fatty fish is rich in omega-3s, which also have cancer preventing abilities (7).
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