Cancer has officially been crowned by the World Health Organization as the deadliest killer disease of the 21st Century, mostly owing to the lifestyle changes and stress in our current daily life. Though in Western medicine, studies are still underway in fighting the disease, scientists are yet to come up with a sure shot medicine that can be used to cure Cancer. Ayurveda, being the oldest primordial system of medicine uses medicines made from plants and herbs to suppress or prevent various tumours. According to Susrutha and Charaka Samhitha, cancer is described as either Granthi (minor neoplasm) or Arbuda (major neoplasm).
In Ayurvedic Treatment, the human body is categorized as Vata, Pitta or Kabha and a balance between the three is very important for a normal body function. The presence of a malicious tumour in a human body results in the balance between these three systems spiralling out of control and are referred to as ‘Tridoshas’ which in turn may result in tissue damage. What sets apart the cancer therapy in the Ayurvedic Treatment approach from that of western medicine is that Ayurvedic Treatment doesn’t follow an aggressive approach but rather concentrates on overall healing by finding the root cause of the disease at hand.
# Add more fresh fruits and vegetables to your diet.
# Avoid processed foods and fast foods as much as possible.
# Avoid eating from restaurants and cook your meals at home.
# Reduce sugar intake and any sugary beverages; sugar can destroy your body and even damage healthy brain function.
# Grow your vegetables at home, if possible.
# Drink at least eight glasses of water per day to reduce the risk of several lifestyle diseases and stay active throughout the day.
# Try to drink 2-3 glasses of green tea every day.
# Turmeric, garlic, and all green leafy vegetables are excellent cancer fighters.
# Add healthy spices and nuts to your plate.
# Make sure your food contains proper nutrients like vitamin C and Omega 3 fatty acids.
# Make sure you get Vitamin D, as sunlight is the best source of vitamin D; however, UVA and UVB rays can be more harmful; so go for morning sunlight and wear sunscreen every day.
# Breastfeeding for more than one year can reduce the risk of breast cancer in women.
# Quit, quit and quit smoking; tobacco usage is the leading cause of cancer worldwide.
# Make sure to avoid secondhand smoke.
# Avoid the intake of alcohol.
# You should try to avoid cosmetic surgeries and toxic skincare products.
# Steer clear from polluted areas, especially air pollution.
# Exercise regularly. Make sure your body gets enough movement.
# Practice mindfulness, meditations, and yoga.
# Try to get a long walk every single day.