Cancer, Lets be honest about it?

Cancer- Lets Talk!!

One in 3 people die of cancer- yet professor Martin Wiseman, medical and scientific advisor to the World Cancer Research Fund states that 39% of the 12 major cancers are preventable through better diet, drinking plain water and regular exercise habits. In the UK this means that almost 80,000 cases, out of the 210,000 cases diagnosed annually can be prevented.

There are lot more than 200 types of cancers are know, but the Famous fours are-Colon, Breast, Lung and Prostate- account for nearly half of the deaths in UK alone.

There are several modern screening methods have been used all those year to find and cure cancer before it gets worse. At University college in London, a light treatment know as PDT is being used to easily kill cancer tumours has proven hugely successful. Prince Charles support www.killingcancer.co.uk, the charity raising fund for further research and to help make this treatment more widely available.

However the earlier cancer is diagnosed, the more likely the patient is to survive. It is now proven that many cancers are triggered by environmental factors including excessive free radicals, radiations, Chemicals, viral infections. Diet is a huge factor. Other major factors are Fungi and parasite and people who understand about the Fungi hypothesis, how it is closely related to cancer. The bacterium Helicobacter pylori- the trigger for most common ulcer- is also linked to gastric-type cancer.

Various cancer have been linked to overconsumption of wrong type of food, like fried food, bacons, burgers, hot dogs, smoked and preserved meats etc. An excessive intake of dietary animal based fats, dairy and non-vegetarian foods have high amount of oestrogens, a known risk factor for cancers especially of the breast and ovaries. Emotions effects our health too, and tragic stories of people dying, shock, accidents, divorce and loss of partner can develop cancers in few years time.

Bob Jacob once mention-“ one of the most important thing one can do to avoid the best chance of beating the cancer is to eat a very LOW ANIMAL PROTEIN, LOW SUGAR- yes you heard it right is the biggest cause of this deadliest diseases.

There are many natural steps you can take to beat cancer or the best chance of surviving cancer is to be happy from within and lead a productive life. Make no mistakes all cancers are challenging, and surviving and thriving cancer and healing process can be a lengthy and full time job. So the holistic approach should include detoxification, an optimum diet, nutritional supplements, herbs, emotional, mental and spiritual healing.

CAN WE TAKE FOOD AS MEDICINE AND SHATTER THE CANCER MYTH

Role of food in prevention

Prevention is the most important tool we have in our fight against cancer. Most cancers as we know are preventable, this is a fact. So in order to keep out cell and tissues healthy and fight against toxins, we need to follow the healthy lifestyle with a wholesome diet rich in nutrients, antioxidants, regular exercise, positive attitude and stress free living.

What are the top cancer dietary tips?

Always choose organic food with out fertilizers and pesticides. Food rich in nutrients with rainbow of colours, dark red, purple, orange, blue, green these entire lovely colour rich in antioxidants. Completely avoid sugar, artificial colour, animal protein, dairy and dairy products, saturated fats and processed foods.

Diet is without the shadow of doubts the best ally to fight cancer wholefood plant based diet is essential. We need to work with nature not against it to fight any health issue and disease, just look around everything we need it is there, we need to be more aware and understand nutrition and teach others.

What is the role of protein and carbohydrates?

Balance is necessary to include in your diet with healthy amount of protein, carbohydrates and fats. But over 200 studies around the world have found a link between a diet rich in plant based foods and lower risk of developing cancers. Plant based diet contains a huge reservoir of phytochemicals- functional compound with immense healing properties. They guard us against free radical damage and protect our vital tissues; organs and immune system by their properties of enzymes by detoxify the body and suppress the unwanted cell to grow.

Is eating organic is really essential to ward off cancer?

Technically in today’s world- YES just for extra protection. We now live in more toxic world than 30 years ago, so our potential to fall towards disease and especially cancer is higher. Organic products are free from pesticides and chemicals as body don’t have to deal with those toxins. Research shows that some organic produce is 10 times higher in nutrition than conventionally sprayed food. Organic soil is rich in minerals like zinc, selenium, which are excellent for fighting cancer, so it does make sense to opt for organic.

Does cooking eliminates its cancer fighting properties?

Raw fruits and vegetable are best options, but occasionally steaming some food can unlock their valuable nutrients powerhouse. Food such Spinach, turnip, Broccoli, Swiss chard, kale, bok Choy and collard are better steamed for a short while to release its nutrients.

RAVI’S TOP 10 PICKS FOR CANCER FIGHT

1. Turmeric- Rhizome family like ginger

2. Dark chocolate-

3. Garlic and onions, leeks and chives

4. Colourful berries

5. Medicinal Mushrooms like Shitake, Mitake and Reishi

6. Broccoli, kale, beetroot and Brussels

7. Lycopene rich food like- Tomato, Guavas, Watermelon, pink grapefruit

8. Japanese seaweeds- wakame, Arame, Kombu

9. Green Tea like Mate, Sencha etc.

10. Seeds and nuts Like Hemp, Flax, Brazil nut and Almonds

SELF HELPPROGRAMME FOR CANCER

STEP-1 Change your diet

• Have Antioxidant rich food- list given.

• Avoid all animal Products.

• Avoid All form of Added sugar.

• Miss out red meat, refined carbohydrates and caffeine.

• Avoid all yeasty food like bread, mushroom and vinegars.

• Cut down on salt and opt Himalayan pink salt instead.

• Avoid Alcohol in all form.

• Include Olive and coconut oil.

• Drink quality filtered water.

• Extensive use of herbs and spices like oregano, turmeric, celery, coriander, and garlic.

STEP-2 Supplement programme

• Add Essential fatty acids, like fish and flax

• Pancreatic Enzymes- for breakdown of food.

• Vitamin D- One of the most important.

• Vitamin C- Dr. Linus Pauling would have justify, how important is Vit-C

• Vitamin, A, E, Selenium, Iron and magnesium and Folic Acid.

• Co- enzyme Q10-

STEP-3 Boost your immune system and proper cleanse

• Moderate exercise, yoga.

• Plenty of water.

• Beta glucan- Nutritional supplement.

• Astragulas- Chinese herb.

• Colonic irrigation

• Liver herb support-like Milk thistle

• Hot bath with Epsom salt or hydrogen peroxide

• Saunas and steams

SUGAR AND CANCER LINK- No one is talking about

Cancer is natural; I know it is a frightening phenomenon. But a cancer cell resides in every human cell, and what we don’t understand is it not an enemy. The danger is only when the cells grow out of control then the health is in danger.

Why do these cancer cells start to grow out of control, and what can we do to prevent it? In 1931 Dr.Otto Warburg received the Nobel Prize for making a controversial cancer discovery. He famously proved that cancer in a body is caused by a cell/oxygen dysfunction, triggered by excess glucose. In his lecture he summarise that every cells in the body needs the oxygen to survive and to meet their energy need, but the prime cause of cancer is the replacement of the respiration of oxygen in normal body cell by a fermentation of sugar.

Interestingly high amount of sugar is found in modern inflammatory diet and we all know how much sugar are there in super market food fro pastries to cookies, cakes, bakery, cereal white rice, and processed and dairy products.

QUESTION IS ARE YOU EATING CANCER?

Research has confirmed now if you are eating sugar, you are practically eating cancer. Remember cancer cells already exist in our body as a normal part of our immune system; these cells are generally very weak and easily overpowered by healthy cells. But once the sugar (glucose) level in the body increases, cancer in a high glucose, low oxygen environment can start to spread.

I think we all need to sit down and evaluate the whole diet, lifestyle and supplement programme, be more innovative do research and seek help and advice, before this deadly disease strike. Don’t blame on genes- that’s the sell by date theory. Some time we humans forget how complex and complicated and at the same time how simple our body as a machine is- so we should use it at the best of its capability by providing the right fuel and all the healthy and nutritional tips provided. I think this is the way we can win this war against cancer….

Always check with your doctors and your medical practioners advice before adopting any of the above advice.

Ref. Hazel Courtney, Stephen Langley, Gareth Zeal., Dr. Patrick Kingsley, Dr. Warburg Otto