HEALTH AND LIFESTYLE TIPS DURING CHEMOTHERAPY

A healthy lifestyle complete with an effective diet plays an important role in achieving  the purpose of chemotherapy. Here are some tips to deal with the chemo blues.

• Chemotherapy has a surprising effect on the taste buds. They make certain food items taste metallic or unpleasant like meat and water. To overcome this flavored mineral water or sliced lemon in water can be tried and other protein containing foods like eggs and fish are good alternatives.                 
                     
  
                                                
• Diarrhea or constipation is a common side effect. Increasing the fiber content,having small walks can work wonders and act as an intestinal stimulant.      

                             

     

•  Low fat meals and snacks with lots of greens should be incorporated in the diet to manage weight issues.                                                                                                                                                                                       
   

• Rinsing mouth with salt and water or any other antiseptic solution is helpful in relieving mouth sores.                                                                                     
  

• Being hydrated is the key. Drinking plenty of water can keep you from dehydration.                                                                            
  

• Having cool foods,chewing on ginger or peppermint can be practiced to avoid nausea. Having mini meals instead of larger ones can help reduce nausea too.                              
  
• Alcohol should be avoided to  make it easier for the lives to process the chemotherapy drugs.                                                  
  
• Green tea should be avoided or kept limited to two or three mugs a day. Tea is packed with antioxidants which may interfere with the desired outcome of chemo.                                                                                  
  

• Fatigue is one of the common problems faced during chemo. Exercising such as walking,rowing,cycling can b helpful. Rest is equally important.important. Short naps should be taken in  between activities throughout the day.                                                                                                                                    
  

• Listing to music or participating in any recreational activities can be helpful as distraction techniques and work as mood lifters.     

                                                 
                                                    

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6 REASONS WHY VITAMIN C HEALS CANCER!

A fourth grader’s list would always have vitamin C in his diet but as days go by his mind would never care for such a ‘small’ element in food. But researchers have found that vitamin C in one’s diet plan can not only keep him safe from various diseases but also can be a remedy to cancer and let us see how it can kill the death and be a better option than chemotherapy.

1. VITAMIN C AS AN ANTIOXIDANT

Vitamin C is an antioxidant that has the magic of boosting up the immune function but when directed to high doses of intravenous infusion (IV) can kill cancer cells. Vitamin C combines with iron and other metals to form hydrogen peroxide which in high concentrations damage the DNA and mitochondria of cancer cells. Even higher concentrations of vitamin C do not kill healthy cells.

2. CHEMO KILLS ALL THE CELLS

Chemotherapy is an effective way to cure cancer but let us give it a second thought about using it as an option to cure. Chemotherapy usually kills all the cell just that it kills cancer cells more effectively.  During the process, normal and essential cells are also destructed making one feel sick and diminishing their normal metabolism.

3. IMPROVES THE QUALITY OF LIFE

Vitamin C is an effective cure to physical, mental and emotional functions and suppresses symptoms like vomiting, fatigue, nausea, appetite loss and pain.

4. NEUTRALIZES ANY CHEMO DRUG

When Vitamin C encounters a chemo drug in blood it neutralizes it just like it encounters a venom or any kind of toxin. Even when the vitamin is given before the chemotherapy, it does not do anything but just help.

5. CAN ALSO BE ABSORBED ORALLY

Since vitamin C is soluble in water, it can easily be taken orally. Even though in not high concentrations, oral intake is a fairly good option of cure. The oral dose is called liposomal form that can achieve cancer killing blood concentrations with the vitamin without having side effects.

6. PREVENTS RADIATION DAMAGE

Radiation is an element that can easily cause cancer and that vitamin C is a preventive measure to that toxin. This was tested during the Fukushima Nuclear radiation exposure in which the people who did not take in the dose of the vitamin were triggered by cancer and those who were given the intravenous vitamin C were safe from it.

DRAIN YOURSELF TO BE A PART OF THIS SIMPLE BUT EFFECTIVE WAY OF HEALING CANCER! PUSH AWAY THE DEMON AND GET BACK TO YOUR BEST!

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AUTHOR - Shruti Manmadhan Nair 

DRY MOUTH REMEDIES

Dry mouth or Xerostomia is the condition where the mouth is dry as a result of reduced saliva production by the salivary glands. Dry mouth is often considered as a side effect of medication.Saliva prevents tooth decay and also washes off the neutralizing acids produced by bacteria, so when there is a reduction in the saliva level, tooth decay becomes one of the major issues.The level of this can range from a mere discomfort to a serious impact on the teeth and also result in a reduced appetite.

What Causes a Dry Mouth?

Chemotherapy or any radiation treatment damage the salivary glands and make them thicker in size which eventually leads to a dry mouth. This symptom is temporary which clears up about two-eight weeks after the treatment ends.

Therapy directed to face, neck or head also causes dry mouth. It can take eight months or more for the salivary glands to recover and start excreting saliva at the normal rate after the completion of the treatment.

Ways to prevent a dry mouth:

This effect is temporary and cannot be avoided but there are few tips on managing the dry mouth.

• Brushing your teeth after each meal with soft-bristle tooth brush and use fluoride toothpaste. You can also soak your brush in warm water to make it softer.

• DO NOT SMOKE OR CHEW TOBACCO as it further makes your mouth dry.

• Moisten your mouth by taking sips of water very often in a day.

                                                 

• Avoid spicy food and alcohol containing dental products as they will burn your mouth.

                                   

• Rinse your mouth after very meal with salt and baking soda. A solution of half a teaspoon of salt and half a teaspoon of baking soda mixed in one cup of lukewarm water is proven to be very helpful.

                                 

Tips from other Cancer fighters:

Dry mouth is often faced by many Cancer fighters as it is a side effect of radiation and chemotherapy. Here are some tips from them which are authentic and are based on purely their personal experiences.

• Use Betadin Gargel product for mouthwash and do it frequently in a day.
• Use anti-sensitivity toothpaste such as Sensodyne,Rapid Relief or Vantej.
• Gargle with baking soda couple of times in day.
• Avoid using toothpicks and use a soft-bristle toothpaste
• Baking soda and warm saline rinses is very helpful.
• Clogen lozenge product is also very helpful.

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     Author- Akshith Vijay Kumar

ALKALIZING YOUR BODY

Cancer thrives in acidic environment and cannot survive in alkaline environment. Cancer cells produce Lactic acid making your body more acidic. Taking action to make your body more alkaline is vital in the battle against cancer.

Eating acidic food highly imbalances the  pH (measure of acidity and alkaline) level in our body. A self balancing mechanism is present in our body which brings back the pH level back to normal. The body does this by releasing alkaline minerals like calcium, phosphorous and magnesium into our blood. Not having enough alkaline food in our daily diet forces the body to extract minerals from bones and other organs which might cause our immune system to weaken.

Factors that help in maintaining alkalinity of the body:

• Green leafy vegetables, free from pesticides or other chemical contaminants helps to sustain the body's pH level on a daily basis. 

                                                

•  Protein intake should be kept at a minimum level. Items like refined sugar, flour, meat etc add to the acid level in the body.

                                      

•  Exercising daily flushes out the unwanted, harmful acid formations in the body and keeps it fit and healthy for a better cancer fighting platform.

• High potassium containing food like banana, honey, lemons should be incorporated in the diet too. Vitamin D containing food items is seen to be effective too.

                         

• Drinking lots of water is very effective. It flushes out the waste and refreshes the system. It is often advised to consume water equivalent to 50% of the body weight!

                                          

•  Lime water flushes out the excess acid from the body and helps to create a alkaline forming state. Taking lemon juice with raw honey and warm water is an effective way.

                                   

• Taking one or two teaspoons of baking soda(sodium bicarbonate) mixed with water is an effective way but people having edema or hypertension should avoid this. 

                            

Factors to be avoided:

•  Alcohol 
•  Aerated drinks
• Tobacco
• Pickled products
• Stress or tension
• Preservatives.    

         

Advantages of having an alkaline diet:

1. Immunity Boosting: Boosts your immune system up to 85% makes you less vulnerable to diseases like cold, flu virus and also headache.
2. Restful Sleep: Helps you sleep better.
3. Energy efficiency: Gives you more physical energy.
4. Yeast prevention: Does not promote the growth of infections or yeast.
5. Cancer Preventing: An alkaline body not only prevents cancer but also stops the cancer cells from multiplying and decrease the tumor growth rate. 

However there are certain disadvantages too as some of the acidic food items contain fatty acids which are required for the development of the body.

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5 MIRACULOUS INGREDIENTS IN YOUR KITCHEN THAT CAN CURE CANCER!

Our kitchen is a place we all usually shun away from other than getting good food.  However the cooking room has a lot of gifted spices and ingredients that can cure cancer in a long run.

1. BLACK CUMIN

               

These tiny seeds are not just spices that boost up your taste buds but also have curative powers in it too. Black cumin is a power bank of beta-sitosterol that has been sited to have anti tumor powers. The Middle East is known be a high consumer as well as producer of this life saver because they believe in the medicinal authority of this spice. Even though the Middle East being a high manufacturer as well as consumer, Ayurveda had first successfully brought in the extraction of the seeds’ oil  which has a high percentage of Thymoquinone that is known for its anti – cancer power.

Thymoquinone is an ingredient that not only has anti – cancer qualities but also brings in immunity in the body that can fight other diseases too. Black cumin can cure different types of cancer such as Pancreatic cancer, Colon cancer, Breast cancer, Brain Cancer, Cervical Cancer, Leukemia.

2. GRAPES

  

Red grapes contain bioflavanoids that are effective antioxidants which act as cancer preventive agents. Grapes are also rich in resveratrol which reduces the enzymes that stimulate cancer – cell development and restrain immune response. Grapes slow down the growth of tumors because of a compound called ellagic acid that block the enzymes necessary for cancer cell growth.

3. GINGER

                            

Ginger being a spice contains gingerol when fresh and when dried it contains zingerone that is an effective medicine to cancer. Grating few strips of ginger into hot water and drinking it as tea can decrease cancer risk to a large extent.

4. GARLIC

                 

Being a staple ingredient to the Indian cooking, garlic can be an effective measure of cure to stomach cancer. Garlic contains organosulfar compounds that have immune – strengthening and anti-cancer qualities.

5. PAPAYA

            

Papayas contain vitamin C that acts as an antioxidant and can also reduce nitrosamines (cancer causing agents) from soil or processed foods. It is also a carrier of folacin which can subsequently minimize cervical dysplasia and other cancer.

SO GET YOUR FEET WALKING TO THE KITCHEN AND FIGHT YOURSELF AGAINST CANCER!!

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AUTHOR - Shruti Manmadhan Nair 

CURCUMIN: A Natural Cancer Prevention Technique

          

           The healing and antiseptic power of turmeric is well known. Turmeric is used widely in Asian cooking and also as a medicine to cure various ailments. Curcumin, present as an active ingredient in the roots of turmeric is the actual hero behind its healing properties.

Action of Curcumin in healing cancer:-

• Cancer researchers have shown that Curcumin has the ability to cure any type of cancer and is famous for its high selective nature. No other natural ingredient is seen to have such varied effect. It not only selects the cancer effected cell for its headlining activities but it targets a number of affected cells at a time making the healing process faster and more efficient and effective.
•  Curcumin is believed to have antioxidant properties which in turn help in reducing inflammations and swellings, by stopping the action of the enzyme COX-2.  
•  Curcumin effectively kills B lymphoma cells (a cancer cell) thus helping in the healing process.
•        Curcumin is seen to have re-awakening effect on an important tumor suppressor gene which plays a huge role in cancer treatment.
•     It prevents the further growth of cancer stem cells.
•    It stops the blood supply or the necessary growth factors of the tumor cells thus preventing them from growing and spreading.
•   Curcumin is seen to stop metastasis.
• It is seen to increase the effect of certain drugs and reduce their toxic effects when exposed to healthy cells.

Curcumin intake methods:-

Curcumin should not be confused with turmeric. Though it is present in turmeric as an active component still Curcumin absorption by the human system is low. 
Turmeric or Haldi can be added to the regular diet in its raw form or added to meals in adequate amounts. The beneficial components of turmeric is fat soluble so turmeric mixed with milk or any other fatty food is effective otherwise the body is unable to absorb it from the diet.

Curcumin is believed to have less or little side effect and is a natural and dependable healing method. Many patients have tried it and have found it to be highly effective. Research is still going on and consulting a doctor before Curcumin intake is recommended.

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Author- Ayantika Dey

Yoddhas Ambassador at Yoddhas-Indians Fighting Against Cancer