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Foods that cause cancer

Other foods that can be extremely hazardous to our health because they produce carcinogenic substances:
Nitrites: Nitrites have been used in sausages, bacon and other smoked foods as they give good looks to intensify its color meat and preserve it longer. When heated nitrites produce carcinogens. Children who eat more than 12 hot dogs a month are 9.5 times more likely to become ill with leukemia.

Animal fats and hydrogenated fats: Excessive consumption of animal fats like butter, sausages, cream, pork, bacon and sausage, as well as hydrogenated vegetable fats such as margarine, mayonnaise and butter have been associated with the risk of cancer of the colon, rectum, breast, ovary and prostate. Hydrogenated fats are vegetable fats that have been chemically treated, thereby adding hydrogen removes the link that allows fats bind proteins and become water soluble, these fats remain in the body as toxic block the flow of blood and lymph, are deposits in the músculo heart and promote the production of cancer cells.

Excess consumption of vegetable oils rich in omega-6 vegetable fats are good for health but is very important that a balance between omega 3 and omega 6 that contain.

Omega 6 is found in vegetable fats such as sunflower oil, corn and soy and omega 3 found in flaxseed, the a
In Eastern countries where fish consumption is plentiful there is a 2 to 1 between the consumption of omega 6 and omega 3, so that death rates from cancer and cardiovascular disease are very low. However in western countries where abundant vegetable oils and consumed little fish the ratio is 6.

Processed foods cause cancer

 cause cancerAccording to Swedish scientists, the risk of stomach cancer may be increased with the consumption of processed foods such as sausages and smoked ham. A total of 10 deaths from cancer are due to stomach cancer: is the fourth most common type of cancer ..

Increasing the consumption of processed alimentaos 30 grams daily, the risk of stomach cancer is between 15 and 38 percent higher. This figure was demonstrated by a review of fifteen studies, according to the Karolinska Institute. The Journal of the National Cancer Institute published research. 4 704 individuals were analyzed between 1966 and 2006. The results of the study said the risk of stomach cancer may be increased with the consumption of processed foods.

It is the first such studies were carried out: Susanna Larsson, one of the authors of the study by the Swedish institute, said that “nobody had done this type of analysis on processed foods and stomach cancer. And our results demonstrate very clearly that there is a relationship between increased intake of processed foods and stomach cancer. “

In the final analysis, the researchers hope that “further studies clarify the interaction between consumption of processed foods and other aspects, such as certain dietary factors and the effects of different bacteria on the incidence of stomach cancer.” Processed foods are often salted and smoked, or nitrate added to last longer, which could explain the association with stomach cancer.

Food and cancer

The Tandem-cancer diet is from two different variants. On the one hand, considering the diet as a factor precursor or prevention of cancer and, secondly, from the role of diet in the treatment of cancer patients.

Until recently it was not easy to establish a clear and direct relationship between diet and cancer. Different studies clearly demonstrated individually, or the degree of relationship, or the time of tumor development in the intervening few specific foods or dietary habits. However, many studies are conducted and as wide collection of information in them, that in studying the problem from a global perspective and integrating the results are more than convincing.

Diets rich in meat and fat, some vitamins and micronutrients have been obtained after many studies, scores of promoters or protectors of cancer, respectively. Throughout these pages, we will try to outline the most current data in this respect and basic food standards that advise the Agency engaged and concerned about public health for the prevention of this disease.

The other aspect, the nutritional treatment of cancer patients, which relates to nutrition and cancer, has in recent years many positive fruits, allowing a better quality of life for patients undergoing curative or palliative therapies. Perhaps the best outcomes focus on palliative therapies, which have taken a special interest in being the most effective short-term and some processes have become cancer, chronic diseases.

What is oral cancer?

What is oral cancer?Oral cancer is an abnormal and uncontrolled growth of cells from the mucosa lining the oral cavity (tissue of the lips or tongue and floor of the mouth or salivary glands, the lining of the cheeks, gums and palate). Malignant cells can invade nearby organs or tissues and distant and, finally, if untreated, cause death.

Cancers of the head and neck are the sixth most common human cancers. Oral cancer constitutes 48% of these cancers and accounts for 3% of all cancers that affect the entire body.

This high mortality is due to that 85% of oral cancers are diagnosed in advanced stages, prognosis poor reason. Only 15% of cases are diagnosed early.

Approximately 90% of oral cancers are diagnosed in people over 40 years of age, and over 50% in individuals over 65 years. (more…)

Graviola Fight Against Cancer (V)

graviola fight against cancerNatural antitumor Graviola

Most surprising of Graviola are studies conducted by Purdue University in Indiana (USA) since 1997 in the treatment of tumors. This University has conducted research on the inhibitory action Annonaceous derivatives in cancer cells, with more than four U.S. patents relating to the action of acetogenic components on cancer cells.

Its many uses in natural medicine have been validated by this research. The earliest studies were between 1941 and 1962. Several studies of various researchers showed that the crust had relaxing action hypotensive, antispasmodic, vasodilator and smooth muscle cardiodepresivas activities in animals. (more…)

Graviola Fight Against Cancer (IV)

graviola fight against cancerAcetogenins ACTION AGAINST THE CANCER Graviola

The acetogenins of annonaceas are waxy substances resulting from the combination of long-chain fatty acids (C33 or C34), a unit of 2-propanol in CO 2 to form a lactone.

A study at the University of California Pardue, demonstrated that the acetogenins can selectively inhibit the growth of cancer cells and also inhibit the growth of tumor cells resistant to adriamycin (chemotherapeutic drug). (more…)

Graviola Fight Against Cancer (III)

graviola fight against cancerCHEMICAL COMPOSITION AND INFORMATION SCIENCE

CHEMICAL COMPOSITION AND NUTRITIONAL VALUE OF FRUIT (100 grams of fresh fruit)

Humidity 80.6%
Fiber 1.63%
Ash 0.73%
Fat 0.31%
Protein 1.22%
Starch 1.62%
Vitamin C 0.021%
Sugars (Gluc., fruits.) 15.63%
Potassium 45.8 mg
Sodium 23 mg
Magnesium 23.9 mg
Phosphorus 26.0 mg
Iron 0.47 mg
Citrulline (protein)
Arginine (amino acid)
Caproic acid (lipid)
Anonaine (isoquinoline)
Anoniine (isoquinoline)
Asimilobine (isoquinoline) (more…)

Graviola Fight Against Cancer (II)

graviola fight against cancerOther Benefits of Taking Graviola

Graviola, besides being a coadjuvants in treatment of lung cancer, liver, colon, pancreas, kidney and stomach, also is Antibacterial, antiparasitic, antispasmodic, astringent, febrifuge, hypotensive, sedative, stomachic and vasodilator.

It is also traditionally used to combat anxiety states, depression and nervousness.

In other countries also have different anti-cancer action customary and traditional uses: in Brazil (analgesic, antirheumatic and antifebrile). In Haiti (asthenia, flu and antiespasmasmodica). Mexico (bronchial and diarrhea). Panama (dyspepsia and allergy). Venezuela (liver disease). Malaysia (rheumatic and dermatological). (more…)

Graviola Fight Against Cancer (I)

graviola fight against cancer

Graviola is the plant world’s most powerful anti-cancer, used for over 40 years in the U.S., Europe and Asia.

Hundreds of research papers in more than 20 laboratories of the highest scientific level achieved by the National Cancer Institute, National Health Center and the U.S. Purdue University and the Faculty of Medical Sciences of the Catholic University of Korea.

Awesome case mix treated thousands of cases of colon cancer, gastric cancer, pancreas cancer, prostate cancer, breast cancer, kidney cancer and lung cancer. (more…)