HOW DIET CAN CURE CANCER

How healthy eating can prevent cancer

FRUITS AND VEGETABLES ARE IMPORTANT PART OF HEALTHY DIET AND EXCELLENT SOURCE OF MANY VITAMINS AND MINERALS, AS WELL AS FIBER.

Cancer causes one in every five deaths in the USA and estimated one in four in Britain. Lung cancer is most common form of the disease in Britain, and the biggest killer. The second most common is skin cancer.Indeed, many cancers can now be treated successfully.

 Eating a healthy balanced diet from childhood can help you keep a healthy body weight. Keeping a healthy weight is important because obesity is the 2^nd highest preventable cause of cancer after smoking.

common form of the disease in Britain and is the highest killer.

2^nd most common is skin cancer, which is seldom fatal if caught early. Indeed, many cancers can now be treated successfully.

There is a strong evidence that certain food can help to protect against cancer.

HOW IT SPREADS

Normally, body cells grow and reproduce is an orderly way, each cell fulfilling a specific role. By contrast, cancer cells proliferate rapidly and to no set pattern. Cancer is caused by damage to the genetic material in cells. This stage, known as initiation can be sparked by external factors, the most important being radiation, viral infections and certain chemicals

Free Radical Damage

 An imbalance of free radicals encourages conditions that allow some cancer to develop. Free radicals are formed during the body’s chemical process and as part of its natural defence mechanism. Exposure to radiation, pollution or some foods sparks their overproduction, when they can damage healthy cells that may then turn cancerous. Some vitamins and minerals known as antioxidants and free radical scavengers counter act the impact of harmful free radicals. Diet also effects the production of hormones, which can be another influence or a cancer’s rate of growth.

A high fat, low fibre diet can lead to excess weight, changes in the way the intestines function and constipation, all of which potentially increase the risk of cancer.

For instance, cancers of the womb, gall bladder and breast are more common among obese people.

THE ROLE OF VITAMINS

It is Important to ensure that your diet provides a healthy supply of vitamins A, C and E. These antioxidant vitamins mop up harmful free radicals.

EAT PLENTY OF FRESH FRUITS AND VEGETABLES

Eat fresh fruit and vegetables for beta carotene and vitamin.

You have heard of antioxidants, such as vitamin C, and beta-carotene, which are in many fruits and vegetables..Studies suggest that people who eat meals that are rich in fruits and vegetables have a lower risk of cancer

• Diets high in fruit may lower the risk of stomach and lung cancer.
• Eating vegetables containing carotenoids, such as carrots, Brussels sprouts, and squash, may reduce the risk of lung, mouth, pharynx, and larynx cancers.
• Diets high in non-starchy vegetables, such as broccoli, spinach, and beans, may help protect against stomach and esophageal cancer.
• Eating oranges, berries, peas, bell peppers, dark leafy greens and other foods high in vitamin C may also protect against esophageal cancer.
• Foods high in lycopene, such as tomatoes, guava, and watermelon, may lower the risk of prostate cancer.

•  Eat a healthy diet

  Although making healthy selections at the grocery store and at mealtime can't guarantee cancer prevention, it might reduce your risk. Consider these guidelines:
• Eat plenty of fruits and vegetables. Base your diet on fruits, vegetables and other foods from plant sources — such as whole grains and beans.
• Avoid obesity. Eat lighter and leaner by choosing fewer high-calorie foods, including refined sugars and fat from animal sources.
• If you choose to drink alcohol, do so only in moderation.The risk of various types of cancer — including cancer of the breast, colon, lung, kidney and liver — increases with the amount of alcohol you drink and the length of time you have been drinking regularly.
• Limit processed meats. A report from the International Agency for Research on Cancer, the cancer agency of the World Health Organization, concluded that eating large amounts of processed meat can slightly increase the risk of certain types of cancer.

• . Don't use tobacco

  Using any type of tobacco puts you on a collision course with cancer. Smoking has been linked to various types of cancer — including cancer of the lung, mouth, throat, larynx, pancreas, bladder, cervix and kidney. Chewing tobacco has been linked to cancer of the oral cavity and pancreas. Even if you don't use tobacco, exposure to secondhand smoke might increase your risk of lung cancer.
  Avoiding tobacco — or deciding to stop using it — is an important part of cancer prevention. If you need help quitting tobacco, ask your doctor about stop-smoking products

• Maintain a healthy weight and be physically active:->Maintaining a healthy weight might lower the risk of various types of cancer, including cancer of the breast, prostate, lung, colon and kidney.

• Protect yourself from the sun

  Skin cancer is one of the most common kinds of cancer — and one of the most preventable. Try these tips:

  • Avoid midday sun. Stay out of the sun between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., when the sun's rays are strongest.
  • Stay in the shade. When you're outdoors, stay in the shade as much as possible. Sunglasses and a broad-brimmed hat help, too.
  • Cover exposed areas. Wear tightly woven, loose fitting clothing that covers as much of your skin as possible. Opt for bright or dark colors, which reflect more ultraviolet radiation than do pastels or bleached cotton.

  Get regular medical care

  Regular self-exams and screenings for various types of cancers — such as cancer of the skin, colon, cervix and breast — can increase your chances of discovering cancer early, when treatment is most likely to be successful. Ask your doctor about the best cancer screening schedule for you.

CUT DOWN

(1) Alcohol

(2) Fats, particularly saturated fats.

(3) smoked or salt preserved foods

(4) Meat, especially processed meats.

(5)Tobacco

Avoid

1) smoking

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(2) sunbathing without protection.

POSITIVE ATTITUDE ON LIFE

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POSITIVE ATTITUDE ON LIFE

When the body retires,mind still remains active, Mind is the constant companion that never retires. A positive attitude in life keeps us young. It brings cheerfulness in life and spread joy all around,which ultimately builds a healthy atmosphere. So we must learn to live in an environment that will make us feel young and joyful.

It is also important to keep oneself busy in life. A positive attitude leads to happiness and success and can change your whole life. If you look at the bright side of life, your whole life becomes filled with light. This light affects not only you and the way you look at the world, but it also affects your environment and the people around you.

Positive thinking doesn't mean that you keep your head in the sand and ignore life's less pleasant situations. Positive thinking just means that you approach unpleasantness in a more positive and productive way. You think the best is going to happen, not the worst.

The first thing that comes to mind when giving positive attitude is that how important it really is to identify and "weed out" the negative influences around you... There's a lot of "stuff" out there for us to absorb on a daily basis. At work, there are workplace attitudes that can get you up, down, confused, or even fired. At home, there's the newspaper, television, radio and, of course, other people... And in your own head and body, there's "unintentional" programming that you've absorbed throughout your life. All these situations can cause friction if you are trying to maintain an internally positive picture of life especially if you listen to the news! No matter how bad a situation is may be at that time, good can come out of it if you believe in yourself enough to take charge. Once you open yourself up to this, you gain strength and learn from the "bad things" that occurred in your life. Believing that each moment is perfect even when bad things happen will help you get through them more determined to succeed and stronger.

Benefits of a Positive Attitude

It brings more happiness into your life.

• Positive attitude increases your faith in your abilities, and It produces more energy.
• Positive attitude increases your faith in your abilities, and It produces more energy.
• brings hope for a brighter future.
• You become able to inspire and motivate yourself and others.
• You encounter fewer obstacles and difficulties in your daily life.
• You get more respect and love from people.
• Life smiles at you.
  
• Increased life span
  

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• Lower rates of depression
• Lower levels of distress
• Greater resistance to the common cold
• Better psychological and physical well-being
• Reduced risk of death from cardiovascular disease
• Better coping skills during hardships and times of stress
  
• Expecting success and not failure

• It makes you look at failure and problems as blessings in disguise.
• Believing in yourself and in your abilities.
• Enables you to show self-esteem and confidence.
• You look for solutions, instead of dwelling on problems.
• You see and recognize opportunities.
  
• Making you feel inspired.
• It gives you the strength not to give up, if you encounter obstacles on your way.
• In this way u can change your life.

SOME SEASON-SOME SPECIFIC TIPS FOR SUMMER FOOD

SOME SEASON-SOME SPECIFIC TIPS FOR SUMMER FOOD

1.   Always consume natural foods that have disease fighting, healing and regulatory properties like fruits, vegetables, sprouts, nuts, seeds while grains etc. There are rich in antioxidants required to cleanse and nourish the body.

2.   Opt for seasonal food like berries and water-based foods like melons sprouts, salads etc. Squashes and fruits like berries and citrus fruits etc ideal for this weather. These foods are also a better alternative to junk foods, ice cream soft drinks etc.

3.   Keep yourself cool with buttermilk, coconut water, lemon juice, vegetables juices and pure water. Avoid hot drinks and hot water.

4.   Snack on apple, melons, cucumbers etc instead of unhealthy chips, biscuits, cookies as soft drinks.

5.   Ensure that you eat five to six meals a day. These can include fruits, nuts, vegetables juices, sprouts and salads as fillers in between meals. Women who eat diets high in fruits, certain vegetables, pasta and red wine, are less likely to have hot flashes and night sweats during menopause, a newly study from Australia suggests.

6.   Avoid cooking heavy meals with liberal use of spices and oil, refind or white flour products like breads, pasta, white rice etc. Have more of steamed vegetables khichdi salads and sprouts are pittapacifying foods.

7.   Avoid salty, sour pungent, greasy foods, heavy spices, junk foods and sugar.

8.   Avoid starvation. Eating everything in moderation is the key to mental and physical health as starvation and deprivation can lead to mood swings and irritability.

9.   An emphasis on flavors that balance body’s dashes, bonding with nature, laughter and positivity keeps you rejuvenated and free from stress, to keep our bodies in balance and create a better harmony in the body, adopt a life style with a blend of yoga, meditation right breathing techniques and sound nutrition with focus on vegetables, fruits, legumes, nuts and white grains.

SUMMER VEGETABLES………………………………………………..FITNESS MANTRA

SUMMER VEGETABLES………………………………………………..FITNESS MANTRA

After enjoying vegetables like sarson da saag, spinach, fenugreek leaves, peas, carrots etc in winters, summer comes with its own bounty of vegetables and fruits. The nature basket of winter gives us ample micro nutrients like iron, folic acid, potassium, calcium. Vitamin A from green leafy vegetables carrots, peas etc.

 A winter fruit like apple has a good amount of pectin; citrus fruits are rich in Vitamin C and beta carotene. Overall, all winter vegetables and fruits are fiber rich and full of antioxidants. So how can these nutrients be bad in summer, which is almost devoid of all greens and colorful vegetables? There is no need to panic as summer has its own army of vegetables.

Pumpkins are rich repositories of beta carotene, calcium, potassium and fiber. In traditional medicine pumpkin is said to have cooling properties, is a diuretic and good for stomach upset.  Yellow pumpkin also has soluble fiber which helps fight constipation.

Bottle gourd (ghiya) and squash (tinda) contain iron and some calcium. Bitter gourd (karela) possesses food quantity of iron and Vitamin C. but do not boil it and throw the water away, have it steamed.

Lady’s finger has good amount of calcium, folic, acid and Vitamin C. It has soluble fiber, and is very good for controlling blood sugar levels. Summer vegetables, though low in the micro nutrients are compared to their winter counterparts, have better bio-availability of these nutrients. Winter green vegetables may be rich in calcium and iron. But these are not easily digestible as these vegetables have inhibitors called phytates and oxalates which hinder the absorption of these nutrients.

Luckily, summer vegetables do not have these inhibitors. Moreover, summer vegetables and fruits can be consumed in larger quantities as compared to winter ones, since there are light on the stomach and have a cooling effect. So God has created a perfect balance of nature’s bounty according to seasons.

TIPS FOR QUITTING SMOKING

                                                 TIPS FOR QUITTING SMOKING

FIND YOUR MOTIVATION:->

Find yourself a very good reason to quit and engrave it in your mind. Repeat it to yourself every morning, the first thing you get up. Everyday remind yourself. When you do this consciously for a couple of days, your mind will automatically to start reminding you for your motivation as the urge comes.

YOU SHOULD JOIN ONLINE COMMUNITY:- These are tones of people around to quit. Motivate them to quit and drive motivation from them at the time. It will help you and it’s bound to help anybody. Post about your urges, read about other urges embrace members of community and their suggestions. Let them help to quit. If you find the urge intorable, let people in the community know of your moment of weakness. Make this a habit. The repeated embarrassment will help to you reduce  to  the very least, if you end up quitting, stick to the community for about 30 or 50 days and empower people with your success story.

APPLY DELAY TATICS:-> If you have an urge, apply some delay tactics.

1.EXERCISE:->  first of all you should go for a walk only for 30 minutes daily. You would be surprise how out of shape you really are. Go for a ruin in the morning. With your ruined stamina, you will realize how soon you need to quit.

2. SNAKE& DRINK WATER:-> Another way to kill the urge is to snack when the urge comes, treat yourself with the urge comes, treat yourself with any snack of your choice. You may switch to healthier food after the first two weeks.

MOMENTS OF WEAKNESS:-> Your mind will play games. When the urge strikes remind yourself of your motivation, mediate for 2 minutes and take 10 to 15 deep breaths. It is good for all of us.

 IMPORTANT TIP->  If you will drink a glass of water before or after smoke.  After some time you will quit smoke.