Smita Diwan
Among all disease, cancer is one such disease that strike fear in the heart of any individual. However, recent developments in science has made it possibe for us to understand this disease and reduce its fear to a great extent.
The conventional treatment methods involve use of radiation, chemotherapy, and surgery, there are some natural ways to fight against cancer.
Limit the intake of sugar
An increase in the sugar levels in blood is known to promote the growth of cancer cells as malignant cells obtain a majority of their nutrition from sugar. Limiting sugar intake deprives cancerous cells from multiplying.
Detoxify
Toxins that build up within our body due to the indiscriminate use of medicines, dead cells, impaired digestive system, etc puts a burden on the human body leaving the human system inadequate to fight against disease like cancer.
Eat the right set of foods
Vegetables like Broccoli, Cauliflower and Cabbage are known to help fight cancer. Ellagic acid found in berries is known to stop the proliferation of Cancer cells.
Consume green Tea
Green Tea contains catechins that have an anti-oxidant effect and effectively help slowdown the growth of various types of cancer cells.
Use Turmeric powder
Curcumin, the active ingredient present in Turmeric is known to cause the cancer cells to die and leave the healthy cells to breed properly.
Use Flax Seeds
Cancer is the result of continuously dividing cells in the absence of sufficient oxygen. Consuming freshly ground flax seed penetrates the cancer cells and kills the cancer. Ground flax seed allows the body to absorb Omega-3. Omega-3 is an important fatty acid that cells need to allow oxygen to enter. Oxygen helps keep cancer in check.
These are very simple changes that most of us can do to our day to day routine. Let’s follow a healthy lifestyle and let’s make it a point to tell our near and dear ones to do so as well.Till then Eat Healthy, Stay Well!!
