Cancer

Cancer

Cancer is usually a temporary illness that develops after a cold or flu; however it can also be a serious condition that can keep occurring especially in smokers.

Did You Know?

1 in 3 people are likely to develop some form of cancer in their lifetime & 70% of these cancers could have been prevented by making lifestyle changes such as taking up regular exercise and eating plenty of fruit & vegetables whilst cutting out processed foods.

Surprisingly the most effective way of preventing cancer is by having a healthy diet - most diets are not ideal due to the fact that it is difficult to prepare fresh meals all the time in modern day life, in these cases supplements can be an ideal substitute and can have protective effects. Other supplements may enhance conventional treatments and help to alleviate side effects.

Signs of Cancer

• Lumps in the breasts or under the skin must be examined quickly as early detection of cancer is vital
• Moles on the skin must be monitored fro changes in size or shape
• Abnormal bleeding can be a sign of cancer
• A sore scab or ulcer that will not heal
• Sudden weight loss or fatigue
• A change in bowel or bladder habits
• Persistent cough or hoarseness

What Causes Cancer

the body is normally producing cells on a continual basis; when the multiplication or disruptions of these cells are disrupted cells begin to proliferate randomly invading & damaging normal and healthy tissue. Normally the immune system can identify these changes and will destroy the abnormal cells, but an abnormal cell can escape this monitoring and may develop into a tumor.

Tumors can break up and spread through the blood or the lymphatic system to other parts of the body and trigger further growths. If untreated cancer cells will take over and will overpower normal cells and sap the body’s vital nutrients, this results in a serious and life threatening illness.

Vitamin E helps to ward off breast, prostate & colon cancer

Selenium has a generally protective effect

Coenzyme Q10 helps to fight free radicals in the body and is an antioxidant

Supplements for cancer treatment

Take a multivitamin & mineral formula to ensure a good intake of vital nutrients

Vitamins A, C & E act as antioxidants and fight free radicals helping to protect cells

Selenium and Coenzyme Q10 can help to protect cells from free radicals

Echinacea has cancer fighting properties and can be taken at the same time as radiotherapy or chemotherapy

What else can you do?

• Stop smoking as this is the main cause of lung cancer & also increases the risk of cancer of the esophagus, larynx, pharynx, bladder, stomach, pancreas and cervix
• Cut down on red meat, eating more that 80grams a day increases the chance of bowel cancer
• Learn to reduce stress – learn relaxation techniques or take up an activity such as yoga
• Cut down Alcohol intake to within recommended safe limits
• don’t eat too much salt cured or barbecued food
• Take up regular low impact exercise such as swimming or walking at least 3 times a week for 30 minutes
• Eat a healthy diet with plenty of fresh vegetables & fruit and reduce the amount of processed foods eaten
• Keep your body fat levels under control by constantly checking your body mass index to check you are not overweight for your age and height

Buy the Recommended Supplements

Vitamin C

Echinacea

Vitamin E

Coenzyme Q10

Selenium

Early detection of cancer in women halves risk of early death