Tag: Cancer

Results from a study of over 5,000 Chinese breast cancer survivors stated that women who consumed three cups of soy milk per day were less likely to have a recurrence or to die of breast cancer than women who only drank ½ cup a day. You should aim to get at least 1 serving of soy (organic, non GMO) each day ( that’s ¼ cup of tofu or tempeh or 1 cup of soy milk).

TCM believes that our body’s strongest defense is from free flowing Qi (energy) within and among five important organs: heart, liver, spleen, lung and kidney. To prevent a "pro cancer body" try Chinese food therapy: lung energy deficiency - spring rice and wild yam; spleen organ weakness - dry ginger and tangerine peel; Liver organ imbalance - mushroom date soup.

A study proves that Breast Cancer survivors found yoga, especially deep breathing and slow stretching helpful in reducing inflammation and pain. Meditation and breathing exercises resulted in better sleep and eating habits which in turn resulted in increased feeling of vitality, which counters anxiety, depression and fatigue that is experienced by cancer survivors.

Some causes of skin cancer are not applying enough sunscreen. Buy sunscreens with broad spectrum and avoid too much sun. In case your sunscreen gets washed off, make it a point to re-apply. Ensure that your sunscreens also offer UVA protection. Completely avoid indoor tanning beds and go for tanning solutions instead to minimize or avoid risk of skin cancer.

Experts recommend that increasing consumption of watermelons can decrease the risk of obesity, diabetes and heart disease! One cup of diced watermelon (152 grams) contains 43 calories, 0 grams of fat, 2 grams of sodium, 11 grams of carbohydrate (including 9 grams of sugar and 1 gram of fiber) and 1 gram of fiber. Some health benefits of watermelons are they help prevent asthma, prevent cancer, reduce risk of blood pressure, reduce inflammation and are great for the skin.

Skin cancers including melanoma, basal cell carcinoma, and squamous cell carcinoma often start as changes to your skin. They can be new growths or precancerous lesions, changes that are not cancer but could become cancer over time. Some early signs to recognize skin cancer could be asymmetry in moles, blurred or uneven edges, different and changing colors, and change in shape and size of the mole.

Mushrooms contain pure prebiotics and B-glucans that are good for your bowels, immune system, help treat different conditions such as on IBS, stress, anxiety, cardiovascular protection, neuro-degenerative problems, problems with inflammation, prevention of bronchitis, pneumonia, etc. Mushrooms help during convalescing and helping other drugs be more effective.

Some biological response modifiers, derivatives of herbs, hinder growth of cancer, while other herbs diminish lethal side effects and complications of chemotherapy and radiotherapy. Herbs used to reduce breast cancer symptoms: Echinacea, Licorice, Cat’s Claw, Garlic, Flaxseed, Turmeric, Burdock, Green tea, Ginseng, Dandelion, broccoli, grapes, wheatgrass, etc.

A study in the Journal of Nutrition, Phytochemicals - flavone and isoflavone phytoestrogens, in white button mushrooms, have shown to inhibit Aromatase activity and breast cancer cell proliferation better than even exotic mushrooms like reishi or shitake. Adding a handful of mushrooms into sauces, stews or even your burger patties may not be such a bad idea!

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- Mammograms help identify breast cancers early and this enables the patients to take actions and treat it in the right way. It basically, reduces deaths in women who receive them. - Many women are concerned about the repeated exposure of their breasts every year to the radiation from mammograms. Thus, they opt for thermography, which is also another options but not quite approved by conventional medical approach.

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