The unfortunate passing of news anchor Peter Jennings is a painful reminder that quitting smoking is not enough to ensure future good health. Cancer grows slowly in its initial stages but increases its development over time, often with very few early warning signals. Once cancer has started, it does not care that its host has stopped smoking. This cancer lives off glucose which is abundant in the American diet in the forms of sugar, alcohol and carbohydrates. It's a clever disease; it creates protection shields around the cancer cells that prevent the body's natural protection molecules, T-Cells and B-Cells from gaining access to the cancer. Common health screening tests also do not identify the early stages of cancer development. The PSA test of prostate cancer produces many false positive results, as do mammograms. Blood tests do not normally include cancer tests. Conventional medicine offers very little in the form of cancer prevention strategies, but natural or holistic medicine offers many scientifically proven prevention strategies and all begin with the importance of nutrition--both in terms of boosting the immune system and reducing the level of glucose and sugar in the body. If blood sugar levels are reduced via decreased consumption of sugar, simple carbohydrates and alcohol, the growth of cancer cells can definitely be slowed down. Foods and supplements containing vitamins C, E, A and B6 as well as zine, Omega 3 and 6 fats, glutamine, alpha lypoic acid and curcumin have been shown to attack and contain cancer cell growth. Another powerful natural strategy involves systematic detoxification in order to remove as many of the pathogens and free radicals from the body as possible. By reducing the toxic load in the body, the immune system is better able to deal with any cancer cells which may be present. As many as one billion cancer cells can be present in the body that are not detectable by the typical diagnostic equipment. There is absolutely no excuse for anyone not being able to access information on the many natural and effective cancer prevention strategies that have been developed over the years. The Internet provides quick and often thorough information on the topic and a trip to any bookstore or health food store will also reveal literally hundreds of books and magazine articles on cancer prevention. It is not necessary to live in fear of a future battle with cancer as long as every possible step is taken to help the body avoid this very preventable disease. Life is a wonderful holiday gift or New Years Resolution. Think about it and the alternatives. |
