Did you know that Cancer became the 2nd leading cause of death in 2018, accounting for 9.6 million deaths, which means that one in six-person died due to cancer-related disease? Cancer is the result when abnormal cells grow uncontrollably. Old cells do not die; instead, they grow out of control, forming new abnormal cells that can create a mass of tissue called a tumor and may occur anywhere in the human body.

There are many different types of Cancer; breast cancer is the most common for females, while prostate cancer is for men. Pharmaceutical companies and their group of scientists are doing their best to combat this disease; however, there is no still no reported 100% success rate medication for this illness. Cancer exerted a lot of physical, emotional, and financial burden on cancer patients and their families and peers. 

How can you use Ayurveda as a preventive measure against Cancer?

Ayurveda, literally means “Science of life,” originated from India more than a thousand years ago and since then, being used as a way to treat diseases. According to ayurvedic wisdom, the five elements of nature, namely; air, water, fire, space, and earth, combine in the body as the three components or “doshas” known as Vatta, Pitta, and Kapha. 

• Air and space represent Vatta, which controls breathing, heartbeat, muscle, tissue, and joints movements. It also holds fear, pain, and anxiety as well as other roles of the nervous system. 
• Water and fire represent Pitta, which controls digestion, nutrition, metabolism, and body temperature. It also controls emotions of hatred, anger, and jealousy.
• Kapha formed from earth and water. Kapha governed the body’s physical structure; it provides the “glue” that holds all together. Kapha also controlled our emotional thoughts like love, forgiveness, calmness, and greed, and envy.

Cancer prevention with Ayurveda does not focus on the malignant tumor only but rather on the entire body, as the whole organism must be returned to balance to treat diseases permanently. Ayurveda’s health approach is that problems occur when your mind, body, and spirit are out of sync. It teaches that when energy flow within a person is balanced, our body’s natural defense system will withstand diseases easily.

Ayurveda emphasizes health as a perfect balance between the mind and the body. A healthy lifestyle, a balanced diet, and regular exercise are required to achieve this balance and produce a good quality of life.

Believe it or not, simple changes in your lifestyle can significantly affect cancer prevention. Genetics and environment are some of the cancer risk factors that you cannot control but choosing what you eat, being active physically, and avoiding bad habits are within your ability to change. Having a healthy lifestyle can play a vital role in preventing not only Cancer but also other forms of diseases.

While clinical trials and research continue to dig deeper for a remedy, we should all take the precautionary methods we need to protect ourselves. Have a regular check-up, live a healthier lifestyle, eat whole nutritious foods, and workout often.

The earlier you can apprehend Cancer, the more it’s easier to treat.

Use of Herbal treatment to counter Cancer

The difference between Ayurveda and modern medicine in cancer prevention is that Ayurveda does not practice any threatening body cancer treatment.

Modern cancer treatment includes many drug-induced toxins that put patients under a lot of stress and further damage their health. Chemotherapy, one of the contemporary treatment for Cancer, uses chemicals to destroy cancer cells but can cause side effects like fatigue, hair loss, and weight loss. Radiation therapy, another cancer treatment invented by modern science, uses a high dose of radiation to kill cancer cells but may produce side effects such as skin diseases, fatigue, swelling, and loss of appetite.

Ayurvedic medicine includes herbal supplements as an essential component in treating chronic diseases and promotes many health benefits. Ayurveda believes that the body should be detoxified from the toxins that caused the attacks. Herbal plants were used for over a thousand years ago in some countries in Asia, especially in Traditional Chinese Medicine and India’s Ayurvedic medicine. Despite the vast history of traditional medicine, modern medicine is often being dispute due to a lack of scientific proof. In contradiction, some herbal medicine is already proven to have beneficial effects that contain many nutrients and minerals and is already backed by science.

As we mentioned, there is no sure-shot treatment yet for Cancer; that’s why people nowadays tend to use herbal dietary supplements as one of their ways to battle cancer. In fact, according to (onlinelibrary.wiley.com), following a cancer diagnosis, nutritional supplements are reportedly used by 20%–80% of individuals. Reasons cited for such use include improving quality of life, reducing symptoms related to treatment and/or the disease process, and recommending medical practitioners; family and friends may also influence. Boosting our immune system is not an actual cancer treatment, but it is essential in fighting Cancer. Substances found from fruits, vegetables, herbs, and spices like Antioxidants help our body neutralize toxic substances that, if not removed, our body can suffer damages and may play a role in the development of Cancer and other health diseases. 

Here is a list of some of the natural supplements you can use as a way to battle cancer:

Turmeric – This yellow powdered substance is considered the king of anti-cancer spices. It contains an ingredient call curcumin, which has a variety of health benefits, including fighting Cancer. Some clinical studies have found that it might fight against breast, colon, lung, and prostate cancer.

Garlic – Not only can it decrease cancer cells’ growth, but it can also speed up our DNA’s repairing process. Garlic also contains natural antioxidants that help boost our immune system, which can help fight other types of disease. 

Ginger – If turmeric is king, ginger is the queen. Ginger is considered one of the world’s most potent spice in fighting Cancer. It has a significant number of antioxidants and has anti-inflammatory features. Ginger is also considered a thousand times more powerful than chemotherapy in treating Cancer.

Cinnamon – This aroma-bomb spice acts by reducing cancer cells’ growth and decreasing blood vessel formation in tumors. It is also loaded with antioxidants and has anti-inflammatory properties. 

Amla – You may not be familiar with this humble fruit, but it is considered a superfood in Ayurveda medicine. Better known as Indian Gooseberry, this green berry contains a lot of nutrients and is considered as one the richest source of Vitamin C. Clinical trials have shown its’ ability to kill and prevent the growth of cancer cells.

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