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 A  healthy diet is an important part of anyone’s care, including those who have been impacted by cancer. Read more about preventive measure of cancer by Dr. Monika Sharma Read more.........                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            

                            

Cancer is an abnormal uncontrolled growth of cells that can lead to death. Cancer cells rapidly reproduce despite restriction of space, nutrients shared by other cells, or signals sent from the body to stop reproduction. Today, cancer is a common household word, with each of us closely associated with at least one near and dear one, a family member or a friend, a neighbor or a colleague, diagnosed with cancer.

Ayurveda, the oldest Indian indigenous medicine system of plant drugs is known from very early times for preventing of various tumours using these natural drugs. In Ayurvedic concept, according to ‘Charaka’ and ‘Sushruta Samhitas’ cancer is described as inflammatory or non-inflammatory swelling and mentioned either as ‘Granthi’ (minor neoplasm) or ‘Arbuda‘ (major neoplasm).

Causes

Tobacco, Alcohol, Dietary Factors, Occupational exposures, Viruses, Parasite, habits, Lifestyles, sunlight.

Environmental Risks- Second hand smoke, Air pollution, Industrial pollution, Chemical exposures

Lifestyle Risks- Smoking, Diet high fat and low in fruits and vegetables, Lack of exercise, Unprotected exposure to the sun, (UV) rays, Obesity etc. 

According to Sushruta, the fundamental cause of major neoplasm is the pathogens that affect all parts of the body. Cancer in each person differs according to the person’s exposure to pathogens and genetic constitutions which make each of them to react differently to the same diet.

The factors responsible for the vitiation of doshas are discussed here –

Doshas	Aggravating factors
Vata doshas	excessive intake of bitter, pungent, astringent, dry foods and stressful conditions.
Pitta doshas	excessive intake of sour, salty, fried foods and excessive anger.
Kapha doshas	excessive intake of sweet, oily food and sedentary nature
Rakta doshas	excessive intake of acid or alkali containing foods. Fried and roasted foods, alcoholic beverages, sour fruits are some examples. Excessive anger or severe emotional upset, sunbathing or working under scorching sun or near fire and hot conditions, etc. are some other causes.
Mamsa doshas	excessive use of exudative foods like meat, fish, yoghurt, milk and cream. Behaviours leading to exudation like sleeping during the day and overeating are some of the causes for pathogens invading the fatty tissues
Medo doshas	excessive intake of oily foods, sweets, alcohol and lazy attitude

  

l  MAIN OBJECTS OF AYURVEDA:

–      Swasthasya Orjaskarm

–      Aaturasya Vikar Prashamanam

l  Treatments are based on principles. Which includes:

–      Surgery

– Various procedures like Snehana, Swedana, Vamana, Virechana, Nasyam, Basti, Ksharakarma, Raktamokshana etc.

–      Conservative treatments (Shamana Chikitsa):  herbal, herbo-mineral, processed metals like Zinc, Copper, Iron etc. are widely used

–      As prophylactic,

–      palliative,

–      curative

–      supportive treatment to improve quality of life (QOL)

–      Dietary advises, (does and don'ts)

                              Basic Treatment Modalities

Pacifiers (Shamana)-Medicines that balances vitiated  dosha without removing them  from body.

Purifiers (Shodhana)- Panchakarma-Vamana, Virechana, Basti, Nasya, Raktamokshana

        

1.     Brain Cancer- Shatavari (Aparagus),Yashtimadhu (licorice), Mandukaparni  (Bacopa ) & Kastoori Bhairav Rasa,  Brahmi Vati, Smritisagar Rasa etc.

2.     Oropharyngeal Cancers – Pathyadi  kwath, Varunadi Kwath, Kaishor  guggulu, Kasamarda (Cassia  oxidentalis), Mahalaxmivilas Rasa etc.

3.     Lung Cancers – Malla sindura, Samir  pannaga Rasa, Somal Bhasma,  Kantakari, Vyaghri, Vasasava,  Kanakasava, Chitraka Haritakiavaleha,  Bhallatakavaleha, Pippali (Piper longum),  Hirak Rasayana etc.

4.     Stomach Cancers: Shatavari (Asparagus  resimosus), Amlaki (Philanthus amblica),  Aloe Vera, Changeri Ghrita,  Mahakalyanaka Ghritam, Bhomi Amalaki,  (Philanthus nurare), Avipattikara  Churnam, etc.

5. Intestinal Cancers: Shigru (Moringa olifera), Panchamrit parpti, Brihada  Gangadhara Churnam, Kutaja Ghanavati,  Kutaja avaleha, etc.

6.     Female Genital Cancers: Ashoka (Saraka  Ashoka), mukta panchamrita rasa, Fala  Ghrita, Dhanvantara Tailam etc.

7.     Liver Cancers; Bhumvamalaki, Bhallataka, Triphala, Guduchi,  Arogyavardhini, Phalatrikadi Kwatha etc.

8.   Blood Cancers: Somala Bhasma,  Ashvagandha, Samirpannaga rasa,  Anantmula (Hermidesmus indicus)-  Suvarna Vasant Malti Rasa etc.

9.     Bone Cancers: Aabha Gugglu, Madhu Malini Vasant Rasa, Sariva  etc.

10.  Breast Cancers: Gojivha,  Chinchabhallataka, Jivaniya gana  etc.

11.   Skin Cancers: Manjishtha (Rubia cordifolia), Sameera Panaga Rasa,  Kaishor Guggulu, Gandhak  Rasayan etc

           

 Public education on the avoidance of identified risk factors for cancer and encouraging healthy habits contributes to its prevention and control. Stop using consuming of alcohol, smoking and tobacco in all forms. Maintain optimum weight for height and age.
Ø  According to Ayurveda, having fresh foods can help you to prevent cancer. Consuming more of green leafy vegetables and fresh fruits may prove to be helpful.
Ø  Avoiding fat-based foods or fried foods can be effective in preventing cancer.
Ø  Drinking green tea regularly can be very useful for killing any growth of cancerous cells in your body and thus help you to prevent cancer.
Ø  Cutting down on foods with higher quantities of sugar can help you to prevent cancer.
Ø  Include foods replete in vitamin D and vitamin C or citrus foods as these helps to combat many kinds of cancer.
Ø  Incorporate spices like turmeric in your daily cooking regimen. The 'curcumin' present in turmeric coupled with a few other accompanying properties can help to prevent the growth of cancer cells in your body.
Ø  Say no to snacks, fast food and ready to eat food.
Ø  Practice meditation and yoga for mental and physical relaxation. To calm the mind to a clear and tranquil state, will especially help you to distinguish what is beneficial for you and what not.
Ø   Listening to harmonious music is soothing, calming and healing for the mind, thoughts and nervous system.
Ø Ayurved prayojnam “Swasthasya Swasthya Rakshanam” Prevention & “Aturasya Vikar Prashmanam” manage the disorders for a healthy life. Nidan parivarjan is to avoid the disease-causing factors in diet & life style of the patients. So, Prevention is better than cure for Hope, Health and Happiness.