14 Foods that Will Fight Cancer For You

There are small amounts of cancer in all our bodies. Most of them never get anywhere and are destroyed early on. What we call cancer are the ones that continue to get bigger and aren't stopped by the immune system. Anticancer molecules present in fruits and vegetables fight cancers at the source, before they can reach maturity.

Cancer, unlike many other diseases, comes from within the innermost processes of our bodies. It is one of the most internally focused diseases, and as such, what we do with our bodies throughout our life and continue to every day - has a huge impact on our chances to develop it. Nutrition plays a huge role, and that is why it is crucial to know the foods that fight to prevent cancer from developing in our bodies.

People fear cancer and many believe there is little they can do to prevent it. They put factors such as hereditary or genetic or sheer bad luck. However, research shows that this is not the case, and that lifestyle factors such as diet can play a major role in preventing cancer. Did you know that about a third of all cancers are linked to bad eating habits?

 

 

 

You can think of cancer as a chronic disease, one that needs to be handled on an ongoing basis, whether you have it or not, with proper diet and healthy habits.

Two myths to forgo:  

 

1. Fruits and vegetables contain pesticide residues that causes cancer. FALSE: The residue is in trace amounts and no study has ever found a link between them and cancer. 

 

2. Only organic fruits and vegetables offer real health benefits. FALSE: In fact it would be just as well to consume regular fruits and vegetables and only occasionally eat organic foods.

A few more tips to fighting cancer: 

1. Quit smoking (you knew that, though). 

2. Try to reduce red meat and overall calorie intake. 

3. Avoid overly-processed foods (chips, soft drinks, hamburgers). 

4. Avoid greasy BBQ meat. The greasy droppings you see that fall and catch fire produce toxic substances known as aromatic hydrocarbons

This is only for your information, kindly take the advice of your doctor for medicines, exercises and so on.   

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14 Foods that Will Fight Cancer For You

Cancer, unlike many other diseases, comes from within the innermost processes of our bodies. It is one of the most internally focused diseases, and as such, what we do with our bodies throughout our life and continue to every day - has a huge impact on our chances to develop it. Nutrition plays a huge role, and that is why it is crucial to know the foods that fight to prevent cancer from developing in our bodies.

People fear cancer and many believe there is little they can do to prevent it. They put factors such as hereditary or genetic or sheer bad luck. However, research shows that this is not the case, and that lifestyle factors such as diet can play a major role in preventing cancer. 

 

Did you know that about a third of all cancers are linked to bad eating habits?

There are small amounts of cancer in all our bodies. Most of them never get anywhere and are destroyed early on. What we call cancer are the ones that continue to get bigger and aren't stop by the immune system. Anticancer molecules present in fruits and vegetables fight cancers at the source, before they can reach maturity.

You can think of cancer as a chronic disease, one that needs to be handled on an ongoing basis, whether you have it or not, with proper diet and healthy habits.

Two myths to forgo:  

1. Fruits and vegetables contain pesticide residues that causes cancer. FALSE: The residue is in trace amounts and no study has ever found a link between them and cancer. 

 

2. Only organic fruits and vegetables offer real health benefits. FALSE: In fact it would be just as well to consume regular fruits and vegetables and only occasionally eat organic foods.

A few more tips to fighting cancer: 

1. Quit smoking (you knew that, though). 

2. Try to reduce red meat and overall calorie intake. 

3. Avoid overly-processed foods (chips, soft drinks, hamburgers). 

4. Avoid greasy BBQ meat. The greasy droppings you see that fall and catch fire produce toxic substances known as aromatic hydrocarbons

This is only for your information, kindly take the advice of your doctor for medicines, exercises and so on.   

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10 Simple Ways to Keep Your Lungs Healthier

Protecting your lungs is vital, if you want to preserve your long-term health. Over a period of time, toxins from mold and bacteria can build up in your lungs causing you ill health. Therefore, getting into the habit of cleansing your lungs on regular basis is a good thing to do. A lung cleanse promotes normal lung functioning, helps to reduce swelling and inflammation and rejuvenates lung strength and vitality.

To add to this, it also helps clear any mucus from your airways and improves circulation. It can even help treat asthma, throat infections, bad breath and chronic bronchitis. Fortunately, cleansing your lungs is pretty simple to do; you can easily do it with some home remedies mixed with lifestyle and dietary changes. 

 

Here are ten great ways you can cleanse and detox your lungs:  

 

1. Do Deep Breathing Exercises

Deep breathing exercises can help improve your lung capacity by delivering more vital oxygen to your body. This will strengthen your lungs, and clear and cleanse your airways. To add to this, it will increase your energy and reduce stress. To carry out this exercise, follow the instructions below: 

 

1. Find a comfortable place and lie flat on your back. 

 

2. Place your hands on your stomach at the bottom of your rib cage. 

 

3. Close your eyes and breathe in deeply through your nose while counting to 5. 

 

4. Hold your breath for 2 seconds, and then breathe out slowly while counting to 5. 

 

5. Repeat 9 or 10 times. 

 

6. Do this exercise 2 or 3 times a day.

2. Use a Castor Oil Pack 

Castor oil stimulates waste elimination and draws toxins out of the lungs, uterus, digestive system and liver. It can even help reduce inflammation and improve lymphatic circulation. To make this pack, follow the instructions below: 

 

1. Soak 2 to 3 pieces of wool flannel in 1 cup of warm castor oil (use only organic, cold-pressed castor oil). 

 

2. Lie down on a large plastic sheet. 

 

3. Place the soaked wool flannels on your chest and sides so that they cover your lung area. 

 

4. Cover these flannels with the large plastic sheet. 

 

5. Place a heating pad over the plastic sheet for 1 to 2 hours. 

 

6. Remove the packs and wash with warm water to remove the oil residue. 

 

7. Repeat twice a week for at least one month. 

 

3. Take a Hot shower/Visit a Sauna  

A hot shower or sauna increases sweat secretion which helps your lungs to get rid of toxic substances. Please remember to drink some water if you have spent a long time in a hot shower or sauna so that your body does not become too dehydrated. 

 

4. Add Ginger to Your Diet 

Ginger can also be used to detoxify your lungs as it contains several chemical compounds which help eliminate air pollutants from the air passages before they have the chance to irritate your lungs. It also improves blood circulation. To make use of ginger to clean your lungs, you can: 

 

1. Drink 2 to 3 cups of ginger tea each day. To make this tea, simply boil 1 teaspoon of sliced ginger in 1 cup of water. Allow it to simmer for about 5-10 minutes. Strain it and add some lemon juice or honey to improve the taste. 

 

2. Include raw ginger in your cooking. 

 

3. Ask your doctor for a ginger supplement.  

 

N.B. If you are taking heart or high blood pressure medication you should avoid taking ginger in excess. 

 

5. Consume Licorice  

Licorice is an effective herb which can help cleanse your lungs. It has anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties which can reduce inflammation of the bronchial tubes. Furthermore, it has antibacterial and antiviral properties which help prevent and treat mild lung infections, as well as reduce irritation from a cough, sore throat or allergies. To cleanse your lungs using licorice, you can: 

 

1. Drink 2 to 3 cups of licorice root tea over the course of a few days. To make this tea, simply add 1 teaspoon of licorice powder to a cup of hot water (not boiling), cover and leave for 10 minutes before drinking. 

 

2. Add half a teaspoon of licorice powder with a tiny bit of honey and consume it twice a day for a few days.  

 

N.B. Licorice may not be suitable for pregnant women, infants and people who have kidney diseases, diabetes, and high blood pressure or low potassium levels. 

 

6. Steam Eucalyptus Oil 

Eucalyptus is commonly found in cough sweets and syrups. It's effective due to its expectorant compound called cineole, which can help fight coughs, congestion and soothe irritated sinus passages. To use eucalyptus oil to cleanse your lungs simply add a few drops of it to hot water and inhale the steam for up to 15 minutes.  

 

N.B. Eucalyptus oil can decrease how quickly the liver breaks down some medication. Therefore, taking eucalyptus oil with medications can increase their side effects and effects. Please talk to your healthcare provider to determine whether any medications you take may be affected. 

 

7. Consume Antioxidant-rich Foods 

 Eating a healthy diet can drastically improve the strength of your lungs, and foods which are high in antioxidants are especially beneficial. Antioxidants have been shown to increase lung capacity and improve the quality of a person’s breathing. Foods that are high in antioxidants include blueberries, broccoli, spinach, grapes, sweet potatoes, fish and green tea. 

 

8. Consume Lobelia 

Lobelia is yet another herb that can cleanse your lungs. The alkaloid present in it, known as lobeline, helps to promote the expulsion of phlegm by thinning mucus. It even helps to stimulate the release of epinephrine, which relaxes the airways and makes it easier to breathe. To detox your lungs using lobelia, you can: 

 

1. Place 5 to 10 lobelia leaves in a pot of boiling water. Cover and steep for around 5 minutes, then inhale the steam. Do this for about 10 minutes each morning and evening for a few days to cleanse your lungs. 

 

2. You can also drink it as a herbal tea. However, this herb can be toxic if taken in high doses, so take it under the supervision of an herbal practitioner. 

 

9. Drink Mullein Tea  

The mullein plant is known to clear mucus and cleanse bronchial tubes. The flowers and leaves of this plant are used to make an herbal extract that can strengthen the lungs. To make a mullein tea, simply add one teaspoon of the dried herb to a cup of boiled water. 

 

10. Add More Oregano to Your Diet  

Oregano contains carvacrol and rosmarinic acid. Both of these compounds are natural decongestants and histamine reducers which have been shown to benefit the respiratory tract and nasal passage. The oils in oregano (thymol and carvacol) inhibit the growth of harmful bacteria such as staphylococcus aureus and pseudomonas aeruginosa.

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Avoid Overindulging in These 6 Teas

People are well-aware of the potent health benefits of both herbal and traditional teas. But only a small minority of regular tea drinkers are conscious of the fact that some brews are not meant to be consumed in large quantities. Moreover, several of the teas we list below are not suitable for regular use, so be mindful of what you drink and how much. When it comes to these 6 teas, a “less is more” approach is the best way to go.

1. Licorice Tea 

The natural sweetness and pleasant herbal aroma of licorice tea make it easy to down two or three cups every day. The added cardiovascular, anti-inflammatory, pain-relieving, and lung health benefits make this delicious tea a healthy choice for many. 

 

But overindulging in this delicious tea or even licorice candy is not a good idea for some, because drinking more than 1 cup (240 ml) of licorice tea a day may increase one’s blood pressure and meddle with blood pressure medication. A 54-year-old man from Massachusetts sadly passed away in 2020 after eating too much licorice candy, a case we describe in detail in the article The Most Bizarre Medical Cases of 2020. 

 

If you have cardiovascular issues or other pre-existing conditions, ask a health professional if licorice tea is safe for you. 

 

2. Lemon-Flavored Tea

This one may have caught you by surprise, but it’s true - drinking too much lemon-flavored tea can affect your health. No, we’re not talking about the squeeze of lemon juice you’re adding to your tea, but rather the tea packets labeled to be “lemon-flavored”. 

 

The reason why you should opt for natural lemon juice rather than artificial lemon flavors is that the tea leaves used in these flavored teas are usually of very poor quality. According to Magdalena Jeszka-Skowron, Ph.D., of the Poznan University of Technology in Poland, these tea varieties contain "higher amounts of noxious metal than tea infusions made from whole leaves." 

 

Among these metals is lead, which is extremely toxic. Drinking powdered and liquid iced tea is also not a good idea, as studies show that these often contain too much fluoride and acids, which promote tooth decay and canker sores.  

 

3. Comfrey Tea 

Some teas are just ill-advised altogether, and comfrey tea seems to be one of such herbal teas. This may come as a surprise to many since this herbal tea has been used in traditional medicine to treat joint pain and heal wounds for a long time. However, research has found that taking comfrey tea through the mouth can cause liver damage, and can be carcinogenic. 

 

Compounds called pyrrolizidine alkaloids, which are naturally-present in comfrey leaves and roots were found to damage the liver, cause cancer, and could even be fatal. In consequence, selling comfrey tea was banned by several countries in the European Union and the FDA. Some experts also believe that topical creams and ointments containing comfrey should never be used on open wounds.

 

4. Black Tea 

Those in favor of a cup of strong black tea over the much milder taste of green tea need to know this. Drinking lots of black tea every day can be bad for your health in a few different ways. Firstly, black tea contains a high amount of oxalates, which build up in the body over time and can contribute to kidney and bladder stones, as well as joint pain. 

 

Secondly, drinking glasses and glasses of strong black tea every day can weaken the bones. According to one case study, a 47-year-old woman drank a gallon of tea (with 100 tea bags in each) every day for 20 years. She was hospitalized with severe bone pain and had all of her teeth removed because the excessive fluoride in the tea weakened her bones so much. 

 

Lastly, black tea can be quite high in caffeine, and so drinking it in excess may make you jittery or anxious, especially if you drink both coffee and tea every day. 

 

5. Senna Tea

Have you ever heard of senna tea? Many people haven’t, but you may have actually had some already if you ever tried a tea detox or weight-loss tea. This is because senna leaves are often the main ingredient in these teas due to their laxative effect. The main problem with senna is that the long-term use of it may cause laxative dependence. 

 

Needless to say, this can be quite dangerous, especially for people who already struggle with constipation. According to a recent study that included over 10,000 women, those who used laxatives for weight loss were 6 times more likely to develop an eating disorder. Therefore, it’s essential to stay away from all the “skinny teas” and “teatoxes” that have become increasingly common online. 

 

6. Tea that was steeped for too long

This last part doesn’t refer to a particular type of tea, but rather to the method of preparation. Many people prepare tea in the following way: they place some loose leaf tea or a tea bag into a cup, pour hot water over it, and then let the tea steep as you enjoy your brew. 

 

This method isn’t optimal, unfortunately. For one, this method will render the last few sips of your tea overly bitter, so much so that it could cause nausea or vomiting. So, if you were wondering why drinking tea was making you sick to your stomach, this can be one reason why. 

 

Brewing tea for too long can also be harmful to the body in the long-term. Certain regions of the world where tea is grown, such as China, contain high levels of metals, particularly lead and aluminum, in the soil. The longer brewing times will make more of these metals seep into your cup, which is why doctors recommend brewing tea for 3 minutes or even less. 

 

Shorter brewing times also decrease the amount of fluoride extracted from tea leaves, so this method will also help keep your bones and teeth strong, even if you drink a lot of tea.

This is only for your information, kindly take the advice of your doctor for medicines, exercises and so on.     

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