Tuesday, August 18, 2009

Ways to Treat Cancer naturally

By Ben Lee

It has not been 100% confirmed that there are any surefire natural treatments that actually work to cure cancer. But, there are ways to treat the symptoms and possibly get rid of it, but this is not certain. Depending on how long the cancer has been present, and at what phase it is currently in, the results may vary. Cancer is a very devastating disease that can strike at any age, and for no apparent reason at all. Some people can have cancer for years and then suddenly go into remission. Other people find out that they have it, and die days to weeks later.

Research has speculated that cancer develops for a variety of reasons. Among them are the well-known effects of a long standing cigarette habit and the harmful effects of the sun and UV rays on our skin that can lead to skin cancer. Hereditary and environmental factors seem to play a role as well. But, we all know someone who has none of these factors in their history and still has developed cancer. The disease seems not to care about our theories.

Our daily food choices and overall diet seem to play some role in the likelihood of developing cancer. According to research, certain foods, such as red meat that contains steroids and hormones, eaten on a regular basis can be harmful to the body and increase our risk of cancer. Processed foods that are full of preservatives eaten as a steady part of our diet can cause toxins to build up in the body also making us more susceptible to cancer. It is in our best interest to avoid a steady diet of red meat and processed foods, such as cereal, chips, cookies, sodas, artificial drinks, frozen dinners and canned meats. Taking these steps will decrease our cancer risk and make us healthier in the process.

Any type of toxin or pollutant within the body can contribute to negativity that cancer creates. Foods which are high in sugar content should also be avoided due to the amount of acidity that they promote. It has also been suggested that pH levels could have a lot to do with whether or not one will develop cancer, or have it remain present inside of their bodies. A good idea would be to try to keep your pH balance at least 7.0 or higher. It has often been thought that cancer cannot exist inside of a body with a pH balance of 7.0 or higher, but this has not been 100% proven. Acid can come from a variety of sources, with excess sugar being one of the most frequent.

Another possible natural treatment for cancer is daily exercise. The body needs to remain strong, healthy, and in shape to keep operating properly. If you are too tired, then just try to do as much as you can, but just make sure to try to add some sort of daily physical activity to your schedule for good health and mild energy. Drinking plenty purified water should also be on the list of things to consume for possible cancer treatment. Keeping your body clean and free of impurities should be the number one thing on your list. It helps to remain conscious of the way that we eat and live, because a lot of that really does contribute to the development of the most deadly diseases, with cancer being one of the worst.

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