BY PATRICK BAGHANLO

Cancer is the uncontrolled growth of abnormal cells in the body. Cancerous cells are also called malignant cells. Research has it recently that inadequate diet is a decisive factor in the onset of various types of cancer.

CAUSES

Cells are the building blocks of living things. Cancer grows out of normal cells in the body. Normal cells multiply when the body needs them, and die when the body doesn’t need them. Cancer appears to occur when the growth of cells in the body is out of control and cells divide too quickly. It can also occur when cells forget how to die. Cancer can develop in almost any organ or tissue, such as the lung, colon, breast, skin, bones, or nerve tissue.

Common environmental factors that contribute to cancer death include tobacco diet and obesity, infections, radiation (both ionizing and non-ionizing, stress, lack of physical activity and environmental pollutants. Other causes of cancers include: Benzene and other chemicals, Drinking excess alcohol, environmental toxins, excessive sunlight exposure, Genetic problems e.t.c

SYMPTOMS

Chills, fatigue, fever , loss of appetite, malaise, night sweats and weight loss.

DONTS

Do not smoke: smokers, quit smoking immediately and do not smoke in the presence of others. If you do not smoke, do not try it. Intake of fatty foods, less physical activities. Excessive exposure to the sun and avoid sun burn especially in children. Eating junks and pastries

Sodium intake

DOS

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Go purely on organic foods. Feed on less fatty foods and avoid being overweight. Opt for baking, when preparing food, grilling can introduce carcinogens which have been shown to cause cancer

For women – have a cervical smear regularly. Participate in organised screening programmes for cervical cancer. Check your breast regularly

RECIPES FOR CANCER PREVENTION

Plants have less fat, more fiber, and more cancer-fighting nutrients. These three elements work together to support your immune system and help your body fight off cancer. In order to prevent cancerous growths in the body system, eat more of the following: Garlic, cabbage, pineapple in juice form,melon and orange juice, plenty of tomatoes and food spiced up with ginger, garlic, curry powder and pepper

Also, increase your general daily intake of vegetables and fresh fruits. Frequently eat foods rich in fiber and grains. The above menu approximately combines foods high in anti-oxidants. All of them exert an ant carcinogenic effect and especially, prevent mouth, esophagus, stomach cancers and cancer of the colon.

FOR BREAST AND PROSTATE CANCERS

Mango, soybean, melon and orange juice is recommended to prevent breast cancer and prostate cancer and also protect against cancer of the reproductive organs.

For further information, please, contact: Patrick Baghanlo, 08033039114,07045250281, [email protected] or [email protected]