| No word in the English language invokes such | | | | cancers. Most cancers are thought to be |
| fear and dread as the word Cancer. When the | | | | linked to known lifestyle factors. |
| control system that governs a cell's | | | | |
| reproduction is damaged Cancer may be the | | | | We can greatly improve the effectiveness of |
| result. It is the job of the immune system to | | | | our immune system to detect and then destroy |
| detect and then kill them. | | | | these cancerous cells by taking the right |
| | | | nutrients. The correct nutrients can both |
| A mutation of the cell is the first step in | | | | reduce our chances of getting cancer and |
| the development of a tumor cell and is | | | | improve our chances of recovery if we have |
| usually a small change in the DNA, which | | | | already contracted it. |
| leads to a genetic instability of the cell. | | | | |
| During Mitosis (cell division) the cell | | | | Vitamin A - Vitamin C - Vitamin E |
| mutation is passed on to the daughter cells. | | | | |
| Cancer cells continue to multiply in an | | | | Selenium - Soy Isoflavones - Calcium |
| unregulated manner. A single cancer cell is | | | | |
| invisible to the naked eye but can continue | | | | Flaxseed Oil - Green Tea Extract - M.S.M |
| to divide until a tumor is formed. Cancer is, | | | | |
| ultimately, a disease of genes. | | | | Vitamin A is an important immune system |
| | | | stimulant. DR. Nauss reported a reduced |
| Tumors develop when uncontrolled cell | | | | T-cell immune response in patients with a |
| division occurs and then spreads by direct | | | | Vitamin A deficiency. Vitamin A deficiency |
| growth into adjacent tissue through invasion, | | | | may increase the risk of cancers of the lung, |
| or by implantation into distant sites by | | | | larynx, bladder, esophagus, stomach, colon, |
| metastasis (where cancer cells are | | | | rectum and prostate. Vitamin A is stored in |
| transported through the bloodstream or | | | | the liver and fat cells of the human body and |
| lymphatic system). | | | | can reach toxic levels. DO NOT take more than |
| | | | the recommended dosage of Vitamin A. |
| Among the distinguishing traits of tumors is | | | | |
| a large number of dividing cells, variation | | | | Vitamin C reduces the risk of cervical |
| in nuclear size and shape, variation in cell | | | | dysphasia, a precancerous condition. It is |
| size and shape, loss of specialized cell | | | | essential for defending the body against |
| features, loss of normal tissue organization, | | | | pollution and infection and enhances the |
| and a poorly defined tumor boundary. | | | | immune system. |
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| Although advanced cancer may cause pain, it | | | | Vitamin E may have a role in reducing the |
| is often not the first symptom. A cancer may | | | | risk of lung cancer, according to researchers |
| be suspected for a variety of reasons, but | | | | at the Johns Hopkins School of Hygiene and |
| the definitive diagnosis of most malignancies | | | | Public Health. It supplies oxygen to the |
| must be confirmed by histological examination | | | | heart and other muscles of the body and aids |
| of the cancerous cells by a pathologist. | | | | in the functioning of the immune system. |
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| Because "cancer" refers to a class of | | | | Areas with low Selenium in the soil and water |
| diseases, it is unlikely that there will ever | | | | have more deaths from cancers of the |
| be a single "cure for cancer" any more than | | | | esophagus, stomach and rectum. |
| there will be a single treatment for all | | | | |
| infectious diseases. | | | | Selenium is a powerful antioxidant and |
| | | | inhibitor of cancer initiation and |
| Benign tumors do not spread to other parts of | | | | development. |
| the body or invade other tissues, and they | | | | |
| are rarely a threat to life unless they | | | | Studies also suggest that Soy Isoflavones can |
| affect some other vital structures of the | | | | help protect against cancer as well as heart |
| human body. | | | | disease. |
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| Cancer can be treated by surgery, | | | | In 1985 Dr. Shekelle and his co- workers |
| chemotherapy, radiation therapy, | | | | reported a strong link between ample calcium |
| immunotherapy, monoclonal antibody therapy or | | | | intake and low risk of developing colon |
| other methods. Although radiation damages | | | | cancer. |
| both cancer cells and normal cells, most | | | | |
| normal cells can recover from the effects of | | | | Green tea extract contains natural |
| radiation and function properly. Studies have | | | | antioxidant compounds know as polyphenols |
| shown that high body temperatures can affect | | | | useful in fighting tumors as well as helping |
| and often kill cancer cells. Perhaps taking | | | | prevent and treat rheumatoid arthritis. |
| aspirin to reduces the body temperatures at | | | | |
| the first sign if an illness is not the wises | | | | M.S.M is a natural supplement that is getting |
| course of action. More studies in this area | | | | a lot of attention due to its role in tissue |
| are needed. | | | | healing at the cellular level. It is a |
| | | | natural organic sulfur that comes from rain |
| Based on epidemiological evidence, it is now | | | | fall and is found naturally in the human |
| thought that avoiding excessive alcohol | | | | body. |
| consumption, being physically active, and | | | | |
| maintaining recommended body weight may all | | | | Always consult your doctor before using this |
| contribute to reductions in risk of certain | | | | information. |