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Anticancer vegetables.
By Lynda Kohn
Cancer fighting vegetables
Foods as cancer preventives. There are certain foods that are believed to be helpful in preventing cancer. These include fruits, vegetables, and certain spices. I am only writing on the vegetables that many health experts believe to be malignant preventive. The ones I choose to write are the ones that the most research has been performed on. By research I mean scientific studies that were published in peer reviewed medical journals. I don't believe in reporting anecdotal information. My reporting is only on either very promising or proven reports. My sources are a medical herbal and natural supplement handbook(Mosby) and alternative health books with citations by MDs, Phds.
Limitations
As good and as irrefutable the proof one can not ingest these foods and ignore every other method in preventing cancer. There is no absolute guarantee when will never get any carcinogenic disease even if one does everything one should to live a healthy lifestyle. One reason for this is there are carcinogens in one's environment. While it is true these foods can help reduce the risk of malignancies, even in the fact of envirotoxins, it is not guaranteed one will never get cancer. It is essential one has checkups and do what their primary tells them. If uncertain regarding one's primary's instructions one can consider if a second opinion from a different qualified health care professional is warranted. Antioxidants are substances that help prevent the decay and degeneration of cells. They help maintain the stability of one's cells. Antioxidants protect against oxygen damage to one's cells. Oxygen damages cells simular to oxygen damaging various metals. This damage is called rust when it happens to some metals. In humans it is seen as a source of various degenerative diseases including malignancies. One particular type of antioxidant relevant to this report are flavenoids. They are found in the following vegetables: artichokes, asparagus, beans, beets, cabbage, Kale, parsley, sweet potatoes.
Cruciforous vegetables. Broccoli, Cauliflower, Spinach. These vegetables contain certain plant chemicals that are known to be protective of various types of cancers. The scientific term for plant chemical is phytochemical. Phyto is Latin for plant. The following paragraphs are consise reports on various vegetables and their relationship on fighting this dread disease. The pattern is the name of the food. Its scientific name. Its contraindications. This is a medterm for who shouldn't be using this plant. Side effects, interactions with prescription and over the counter medicines. What's in it. The part used and relevant information to this report. Artichoke. Scientific name Cynara scolymus, Contraindications are the following: It is not to be used by pregnant, nursing women, children under three, allergies, any bile duct disorders. gallstones. Side effects: Gastrointestinal: It can cause increased appetite. May be helpful for people who are anorexic or depressed. May cause weakness. Artichoke may interfere with ingestion of iron salts. Contains various acids. Artichoke is especially protective of the liver. It is closely related to Milk Thistle which is too, an excellent protector of one's liver. The part used are the leaves. It may protect against liver cancer. Cabbage: Cabbage is a vegetable that is a leafy vegetable that is known for its abundant source of various vitamins and minerals.Botanical Name: Brassica
Cabbage belongs to the cruceferae family of plants. Plants in this family contain an abundance of phytochemicals known to fight malignant tumors. It is a vegetable where its best to grow it in fertile soil. It is grown worldwide. Its been eaten since ancient. Its outer leaves comes in different green shades, red and purple. In most types the leaves or small. One exception is the Savoy type. It's leaves are crinkly. Barley: Hordeum distichum or H. jubalum, AH leparinum H vulgare. Other names include Barley grass, foxtail grass, hare barley, pearl barley , Scotch barley, wild barley. It was originally cultivated in Asia and Ethiopia. It is presently grown worldwide. It is contraindicated by pregnant, nursing , children under three, allergic. The most common side effects are asthma, difficulty breathing. There are no known prescription or non-prescription interactions. It seems its safe to take barley with any type of medication. The constituents that are most relevant to this report are vitamins. This is especially true of the antioxidant vitamin E. This is a very strong antioxidant, protector against major diseases including cancer. Burdock: Scientific name is Arctium Lappa: Other names include Bardane, Begger's Buttons, Clotbur, Cockle Buttons, Great Bur, Great Burdock, Happy Major, Hardock, Japanese Gobo, Lappa, Love Leaves, Personata, Philanthropomium, Thorny Bur, Wild Gobo. The vegetable was originally cultivated in China, Europe and the US. The part used is the root. The plant is contraindicated for people who are allergic to it. It is not to be used by pregnant or nursing women. Children under the age of three should never ingest any herb. Persons with diabetes , both types 1 and 2 should be careful using this botanical. Side effects include hypotension(low blood pressure). It can produce hypoglycemia (low blood sugar. It can cause a dangerous drop in blood sugar when used with oral antidiabetic drugs. The plant can increase the effects of calcium channel blockers. The result could be dangerously low blood pressure levels.
Burdock contains various carbohydrates, inulin (a starch), various acids, anthroquinone (laxative), arctiin. This is a nephrotic. Kidney protector.
A polymer from the root may be helpful in cancer prevention. An extract from the root slowed down malignant tumor growth. Carrot: These long tapering root vegetables contain a copious supply of carotene. They especially are containing of beta-carotene. In fact carrots are named after carotene. It belongs to the umbellliferae family of vegetables. Celery and Parsnips are included in this family as well. However only carrots are an excellent, if not the best source of beta-carotene in a plant source. By best I mean the most and the easiest in acccesability. There are minerals that this root vegetable is rich in too. These are phospherus, potassium and calcium. They have phytosteroids too. So women who are diagnosed with breast, uterine, vaginal carcinomas should check with their health care practitioner before ingesting. However the beta carotene is the substance that is the one that is the cancer preventive.
Carrots can be energizing. They can gently lift somebody out of mild fatigue. They can get rid of impurities, toxins, including carcinogens. They do this by acting as a diuretic. In regards to being cancer protective, the beta-carotene is an antioxidant.
Garlic: Allium Sativum: Also Known as Allium, Camphor of the Poor, Nectar of the Gods, Poor Mans and Rustic Treacle, Russian Pennicillan. This bulb herb is being investigated in medical and scientific circles for possible treatment for cancer and as an antioxidant. Source Herbs and Natural Supplements by Linda skidmore-Roth. Mosby publishers 2006. Garlic is biologically related to onions. It is one of the most celebrated and used herbs for treating bronchitis, colds, coughs, cholesteral, diabetes, atherosclerosis (hardening of the arteries), sore throat , infection preventive and various types of carcinomas, especially stomach. Safety Notes: The contraindications, pregnancy, nursing, children under three, allergies. Possible reducing of iodine. Not be used by people diagnosed with any condition that causes low thyroid function. (hypothyroidism) It should not be ingested right before or immediately post surgery because of possible clotting problems. Clotting time could be significantly increased. Persons with gastric inflammation should be cautious .Side Effects: Central Nervous System: dizziness, headache, irritability. Endocrine: Hypothyroidism. (diminished thyroid function). Possible contact dermatitis. This is especially true with sensitive skin. Systemic, perspiration, garlic odor, red blood cell decrease.
Interactions. Possible problems if used with anticoagulants, antiplatelets, aspirin. Could cause excessive bleeding. Increases effect of Cytochrome drugs. Don't use with Cytochrome medications. Insulin-hpoglycemia, (dangerously low blood sugar), Oral Diabetics. Result is the same as insulin. Oral Contraceptives: Allicin may decrease their effectiveness.
Acidophilus may lessen the effects of garlic. Don't use with yogurt or any cultured dairy product including Kephir.
Don't take with any herb containing coumadin. This is a natural anticoagulant, blood thinner. Some of these herbals are cinnomon, Red Clover, parsley etc.Contains Volatile oil: Alliin. Decreases blood platelet Allinae, Ajoene Antiplatelet actions. Terpenes, Vitamins A,B, C, E. Minerals Selenium, Germanian. Medical studies show there may be possible anticancer properties. Onions: Onions are one of the most healing foods on earth. It is useful in its green version, ie scallions and its ripe form, red and white onions. It is widely believed by agricultural scientists to have originated in Asia. However it is cultivated presently worldwide. Its been in cultivation since Anciednt times. Its bulb is the main part used for health purposes. This food's been considered a must for many people's home remedies. It contains Onions act as a diuretc and suderophic. In plain terms they make one urinate more frequently. Plus they produce sweating. These methods help release toxins from one's body. These toxins may include carcinogens. The vegetable is an expectorant too. That is induces saliva. This too gets rid of poisons in one self. It may provide some protection over certain cancers. It is cleaning of the intestines including the removal of chemicals that may cause malignancies. If ingested every day, onions are protection for not getting any carcinoma.
Yams. Yams are a rich source of beta-carotene. In fact this antioxidant is where they get their intense orange color. Please see carrots for more information on this phytochemical and its relationship to helping preventing various cancers. Like carrots they contain phytohormones too. Therefore there are same safety concerns and restrictions. Its contraindications and medicine interactions are very similar to garlic. Please see previous entry. Tomatoes: Scientific name is The Lycopersicon. It is part of the Solanacea family. No other names for it are known. It is contraindicated for people who are allergic to it. Plus persons with acid reflux and sensitive stomachs. Tomatos contain much acid. It was originally cultivated on the highlands of the coast of western South America. T are an excellent source of two major antioxidants, beta-carotene and Lycopene. These two phytochemicals are both carotenes.
Phytochemicals betacarotene, lycopene, It is best eaten raw. The more one cooks it , the less anti-oxidants. Tomato sauce, pizza sauce may be helpful in preventing cancer but eating tomatos raw is the most effective way to protect oneself.
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Thank you for sharing this valuable information on Anticancer vegetables, Lynda.
It seems that the people of the world are more concerned with convience foods, then with healthy eating.
Keep up the good work.
Best wishes for a Happy Holidays.
Frederick
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Thank you Frederick. I like reading your writer. You are a very kind, caring man Happy Holidays to you and your significant others as well.
Lynda, a very informative intel. I read it with great interest! Many of my family have died because of cancer so I will try eating more of these vegetables. I love vegetables anyway, so it won't be difficult. Thank you!!!
Laraine
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