I think this video is useful as it explains simply what cancer is and how to prevent cancer cells from multiplying by improving the body environment (breathing deeply to increase oxygen, avoiding acidic food and eating more alkaline food, and keep mind free from stress through meditating, watching funny movies, avoid news about horrible things going on in the world, reading inspirational books, etc).
According to the video:
Cancer is natural. It is the natural evolution of cells of the body. When cells change, it is part of adaptation. As we adapt successfully in response to changing environments, evolution happens! Cells mutate to adapt to changing environments.
Cancer cells are groups of cells mutating in an unnatural environment. Unless the environment is changed, more cells will mutate, sooner or later. It's just how they survive in a toxic environment. So even if patients go through chemotherapy to destroy the cancer cells, and if they remain in a toxic environment, cells will mutate again. Cancer is really the evolution of a group of cells who try to survive in a very toxic environment - they have to mutate or else they will die.
Three simple solutions to change or improve the environment (to make it more conducive for the cells and prevent them from mutating further)
- breathe deeply (because cancer cells thrive in low oxygen environment) for example, every morning, take 5 minutes walk and breathe deeply from the abdomen - breathe in 4 counts and breathe out 4 counts)
- stop eating acidic stuff (mutated cells thrive in acidic environment and die in alkaline environment) - avoid sugar, pop, soda, coffee, milk, etc. Eat more raw green leafy vegetables, fruits, alkaline water, coconut water,
- keep your mind as stress-free as possible, eg practise meditation, watch comedies or funny movies, avoid news and the horrible things going on in our lives/world, reading inspirational books, etc.
One interesting thing shared in the video is that it recommends coconut water, among other alkaline food/drinks. I found that science is also starting to recognise more and more the health benefits of coconut water.
Constipation may be caused by insufficient intake of water, as well as side effects of drugs or supplements, such as iron supplements.
Some remedies that I have tested and tried to be effective include: 1. Drinking plenty of water, especially in the earlier part of the day (morning and early afternoon)
2. Getting sufficient exercise - walking, and doing abdominal exercises can help strength the muscles necessary to empty the bowel without much straining
6. Chewing food slowly and thoroughly where possible
I learnt that it is important to chew food slowly and thoroughly where possible when eating a meal.
http://www.articlesnatch.com/Article/This-Cure-For-Constipation-Will-Amaze-You/388195
"When you chew, your brain sends signals to your stomach and intestines that food is on the way. Your body can prepare itself for everything it will need to properly digest the food you eat. By giving your system a head start, the food you eat is better absorbed and digested.This passes the food more effectively and efficiently through your body. The more nutrients absorbed from the food you eat, the less fat that is absorbed for later use."
7. Increasing intake of fruits and vegetables
eg papayas, guavas, bananas, cucumbers, grapes, green apples (with skin intact)
I also remember that some fruits, such as guava and papaya, can be very effective to help relieve symptoms of constipation. Ripe guavas with soft flesh are especially effective (raw ones can be hard to chew, so should be avoided) - there were times I ate a ripe guava after lunch, and the next day, I experienced bowel movement quite easily. The high fibre content provides roughage for the colon and rectum to release the stool more easily.
I have also checked that guava, cucumber, grapes, apples with green skin intact, papayas and bananas are suitable for people with blood type B. These foods are high in fibre, and helps maintain the health of your digestive system naturally, and without having gluten allergy side effects.
Bananas contain tryptophan, an amino acid that can be converted to serotonin, leading to improved mood
Anemia
Bananas are relatively high in iron, which helps the body’s hemoglobin function
Constipation and Diarrhea
Due to their content in fiber, they help restore a normal bowel function. In addition, diarrhea usually depletes your body of important electrolytes (of which the most important is potassium, contained in high amounts in bananas). They also contain pectin, a soluble fiber (hydrocolloid) that can help normalize movement through the digestive tract.
8. Taking natural supplements, such prune juice, psyllium husk
http://www.herbwisdom.com/herb-psyllium-husk.html
"Psyllium is quickly becoming one of the top recommendations for people using low-carb Atkins-style diets. It is very difficult to get enough fibre in a diet when you eliminate the carbohydrates in cereals, whole grains and fruits. Psyllium capsules are an easy way to take care of this problem. It fills you with fibre, reducing appetite without overstimulating the nervous system; a much healthier approach than formulas containing ephedra such as Herbalife or Metabolife."
I remember I took the supplement in powder form with water - I would poured one small satchet of psyllium husk into a glass of water, and stir it to mix well with water. Then I would drink it completely. Sometimes I would drink another glass of water after that. There were times the bowel movement occurred shortly, within half an hour. Other times, there was no immediate response, so I simply continued to drink lots of water (8-10 or more glasses of water) during the day, and then tried taking the supplement again the next day, for the bowel to clear naturally on its own. I tried to minimise straining where possible, and let it happen naturally with the help of deep breathing.
I also remember drinking prune juice which I bought from the supermarket - I used to drink a glass of prune juice every day or every other day, besides drinking plenty of water, and it helps to facilitate a relatively smooth bowel movement - sometimes the day after.
Prune juice is also suitable for people of blood type B. For some reason, the website below discourages people from drinking coconut milk. On the other hand, it lists papaya and banana as beneficial for people of blood type B. http://curezone.com/ER4YT/fruit.asp
9. Taking probiotics
Here's sharing some information on this Neobiotics probiotics that I have been taking every other day - I find that it is quite effective in maintaining regular bowel movement too.
