What is colon and colon cancer, how can you protect yourself against that.

Colon refers to the lower part of the intestine. For colon cancer to develop from early stage to last stage “malignant”, usually it would take up to 10 years. Early stages detection, would enabled the problem to be effectively treated and preventing it from developing into full blown cancer. Unfortunately, no or minimal symptoms is shown during that early stages.

In order to safeguard yourself, there are different steps you can adopt.

1. Lifestyle and diet pattern adjustment

Studies have shown obese individuals diet that consists of high energy or high in calories, is more vulnerable to colon cancer. Just in Canada, statistics shows that 10 per cent of colon cancer patients were obese.

Advice: Eat a healthy, low fat diet. More fruits and vegetables; drink enough water especially. Fibres are found to have a protective effect (likes cereal and grain).

Avoid: Smoking and alcohol

2. Go for regular screening; either “faecal Occult Blood Test” or “Colonoscopy”

The recommended age to go for regular test is 45 to 50 years. However if you have a positive family history, then it is best to go for more thorough screening.

3. Take up regular exercise

Exercise regularly at least 2 – 3 times a week, will kept one fit and healthy against developing any chronic degenerative diseases, not just colon cancer. Try cycling, kickboxing, yoga or gym etc…

While we cannot predict what is going to happen to us, we can however do things to prevent it from happen. There is a saying “Prevention is better than Cure”. Be aware of our own body and you can certainly protect your colon.

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There are a number of precautionary measures that ensure a healthy lifestyle. We should adopt these measures regardless of our age so we can protect ourselves from colon cancer and other deadly diseases. In order to maintain a healthy digestive tract you need to have a healthy and a well balanced diet. Through a quick and simple research you can determine the right amount of calories that is recommended for people with your particular height, weight and size, and also the healthiest way of taking those calories. We should make sure we have an intake of green vegetables like spinach and broccoli, along with the right amount of protein, fiber and calcium. We need to determine which foods contain which vitamin, mineral, and nutrient that are body needs, consume the right amount along with a good multi-vitamin.

Another important safety measure is to have regular flushes of your digestive tract which includes the colon. There are a number of cleansing and detoxifying methods used to clean our digestive system. Many people use different supplements, specific herbs (herbal colon cleansing) or even fasting to cleanse their system. One simple and natural way of flushing your system, removing the toxins and boosting our energy levels is by having water.

Water is probably the best way to cleanse your digestive system and the rest of your body. In order to cleanse our bodies efficiently, we need to drink at least 8 6-ounce glasses of alkaline ionized water every day. Alkaline ionized water is water that has gone through a water ionizer. A water ionizer can be attached to your kitchen tap and provide you with a simple and economical way of getting pure, healthy alkaline ionized water. Unlike tap or bottled water, alkaline ionized water has anti-oxidants which provide numerous benefits for our body. Anti-oxidants help in the flushing process and also help oxygen reach our organs and the entire cellular system faster. This gives the body more energy and makes our bodily functions run more efficiently. Anti oxidants are also known to play a role in slowing the aging process and preventing heart diseases and strokes. Alkaline ionized water is known to help with other types of cancers, fungal and skin diseases, arthritis, heartburn, high blood pressure, headaches and relief from cancer treatments.

By having alkaline ionized water we ensure an endless supply of anti oxidants to our body.

By adding a few table spoons of salt in some warm alkaline ionized water, we can produce a crude enema. If you have a large glass of salted alkaline ionized water after skipping a meal just before, the body will flush many dangerous toxins out. Statistics show that in 2007 the death toll from colon cancer was 52,000 in the U.S. alone. Every year hundreds of thousands of people die from colon cancer throughout the world. These simple and easy tips can help us reduce the risks of developing colon cancer and other serious diseases.

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Either way colon cancer is in the public eye as one the most common types of cancer in the U.S. today. Bowel Cancer affects the large bowel and the rectum, which are the lower parts of our digestive system. The exact cause of colorectal cancer is unknown but people who have a family history of the disease come under the high-risk category of developing bowel cancer.

Look out for:
- Bleeding from the back passage without a reason.
- A persistent change in your bowel habit towards looser or more frequent bowel motions.
- Bloating, swelling, pain or an unexplained lump in the tummy.
- Tiredness or feeling pale.
- If you have any of these symptoms for more than 4-6 weeks, you should make an appointment to see
your GP.
- Most of these symptoms won’t be due to bowel cancer but its better to be on the safe side.

If they are signs of bowel cancer, the earlier they are picked up, the greater the chance of successful treatment.
If you notice any of these symptoms, get them checked out.

Reducing your risk of bowel cancer, There’s a lot that you can do to reduce your risk of developing bowel cancer in the first place,

Including:

Keeping a healthy weight.
Being physically active.
Eating a healthy diet high in fibre, fruit and vegetables and low in red and processed meat.
Drinking less alcohol.
Stopping smoking.

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I have just met up with a long time friend of mine, only to find he had spent time in hospital undergoing surgery after a diagnosis of bowel cancer. My friend Tom, whose knowledge about cancer of the colon was limited, naturally accepted all the treatments recommended by his health professional.

Tom had surgery in which they removed a section of his colon and his surgeon informed him afterwards that he had got it all. What Tom wasn’t told was they had got all the cancer they could see but because individual cancer cells are only visible through a microscope there were possibly thousands of rogue cells left behind. He also wasn’t told the surgical removal of cancer doesn’t address the reasons why the cancer first grew so it won’t stop it growing again in the future or shifting to another location.

Tom asked about a change in diet, could it help but was told he needn’t make any as they didn’t think what he had eaten had anything to do with his cancer. Nobody knew to tell him, the most powerful weapon to overcome any cancer is the food you choose to eat everyday. He also should have been told the connection between refined sugar and cancer. It had been discovered back in 19:31 that cancer cells survive by a process of fermentation and the food item that fuels this process is sugar. Eating refined sugar when you have cancer is like pouring gasoline onto a smouldering fire, it accelerates its growth.

He asked about exercise and once again got a negative response. We need exercise everyday to keep our immune system healthy. All cancers are a disease of a weak immune system which has been weakened by the way we live, especially with our sedentary lifestyle. Our immune system needs muscular activity to keep it working efficiently because it doesn’t have a pump like the heart. So with a sluggish immune system it’s not going to remove any cancer cells as they reappear again in the future.

There are many other important pieces of information my friend needed to know to aid his recovery and it’s a sad fact that our medical professionals who are in charge of our health and healing don’t know these facts. That’s why doctors get cancer as well and we have had a few examples here where I live. Their treatments of surgery, radiation and chemotherapy only attack the cancer growths and do nothing for the long term survival of any cancer patient.

All cancers were a rare occurrence 40 to 50 years ago where as today 1 in 3 people living in an industrialised country are being diagnosed with the problem. Cancer has many causes and it’s not hard to find these causes when you carry out research into the cancer industry. Also our 3 orthodox treatments all damage the immune system, the very mechanism that keeps us health, disease free and cancer free.

The problem of getting information about cancer lies with the training of our health professionals. They are solely taught drug based medicine which is only a money orientated system of treatments. Also we don’t have cancer prevention today and that is why it is growing at an alarming rate.

Alan Wighton is an independent health researcher having spent many years specialising in cancer. For further information about all cancers that no one will tell you, to help you overcome the disease; please visit Cancer Facts & Information.

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While there isn’t a cure for any cancer at this time, there are numerous vitamins and nutrients that can lower the risks of getting cancer to begin with. Over the past few years, researchers have been studying the effects of vitamin D. Vitamin D plays an important part in our bodies ability to strengthen bones and muscles, our nerves need it to send signals throughout the body, and most importantly, our immune system uses vitamin D to fight off viruses and bacteria. There is currently no solid link of vitamin D fighting any of these types of cancers, it plays a part in lowering the risks of contracting them.

Vitamin D is created in our bodies through the skin. When direct sunlight hits the skin, it helps to synthesize the production of Vitamin D. This creates an interesting problem. We know there is a connection between too much exposure to the suns ultra violet rays and developing skin cancer over time. So the one way we can naturally produce Vitamin D to help prevent other cancers is the same process that contributes to us contracting another type of cancer.

An alternative is to take Vitamin D supplements or consume fortified foods such as milk and cereals. We’re better to protect our skin from the harm of the sun by using sun screens. Not only does this avoid the long term risk of skin cancer, but it prevents the short term trouble of painful sunburns. If you are staying out of the sun, but not consuming any Vitamin D, be mindful of any Vitamin D deficiency symptoms.

Robert Zinderbaan is a nutrition expert promoting healthy lifestyles and optimal nutrition. Learn more about the benefits of Vitamin D and the key Vitamin D deficiency symptoms from NutritionCrossroads.

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Stage 1 – The first stage is determining where the cancer is located and it can be in either one or both ovaries at this time. During this stage, the cancer is only located in the ovaries and has not moved elsewhere in the body. As this stage progresses, the cancer can be found in both ovaries and may at this time have moved to the outside and elsewhere in the body.

Stage 2 – This stage verifies if the cancer is found in one or both of the ovaries as well as that the cancer could now be on the outside of the ovaries as well as possibly other organs that are contained within the pelvic area. During this stage, the cancer spreads into the Fallopian tubes and/or the uterus. At the end of this stage, the cancer has spread to the uterus, colon, rectum, bladder, and into the lymph nodes. It is even possible at this point that the cancer can be found in the abdomen area.

Stage 3 – At this point, the cancer is found in one or both of the ovaries and has spread to other parts of the pelvic area. The cancer that can be found in the abdomen area are approximately 2cm or less but in the ovary(ies), the size could be larger than 2cm. Statistics show that most women are diagnosed with ovarian cancer during stage 3.

Stage 4 – This is the most extreme level the cancer reaches and is when the cancer has spread to other areas of the body. Surgery is usually performed to remove the cancer before further treatments are prescribed. Every attempt is made during surgery to remove the cancer which can be successful, but if the surgery is not then the patient must undergo chemotherapy treatments.

These stages were developed by the International Federation of Gynecology and Obstetrics or FIGO and are standard in assigning the ovarian cancer stages throughout the world.

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Rather than a one-off colon cleanse you may find more benefit from making colon cleansing a natural part of your day-to-day routine to stop the build up of toxins and improve digestive health. A colon cleanse should be completely natural and doesn’t need to involve time off work or expensive supplements to be effective. Concentrate on slow, lasting improvements rather than the short-term ‘fix’ promised by many colon cleansing products.

Start by making some small changes to your diet. It’s really important when colon cleansing to drink 8-10 glasses of filtered or bottled water everyday and cut out caffeine and soft drinks completely (if you are a heavy coffee drinker it maybe better to gradually reduce the number of cups you drink a day until you can stop without any problems).  Drink herbal teas (such as nettle, fennel and peppermint ) instead, not only do herbal tea hydrate the body they also provide ‘detox’ benefits as well.

It is also vital to increase the amount of dietary fiber in your diet. Dietary fiber comes from fruit, vegetables and wholegrains. There are essentially two types of fiber – insoluble fiber and soluble fiber and it is important to have both sorts in your diet. Essentially fiber helps the colon by absorbing toxins and impacted matter from the colon as well as providing bulk to help to colon remove waste material effectively and quickly. Research shows that up to 75% of North Americans have a diet lacking in fiber and this has been shown to be a major cause of colon problems.  Psyllium Husks can be taken to increase the amount of fiber in your diet. Psyllium Husks contain high levels of both soluble and insoluble fiber and are easily digested by the body.

Consume lots of healthy fresh fruit and vegetables and reduce the amount of white processed foods (such as bread, white pasta and white rice) you eat.

Ensure you get regular exercise as exercise encourages the organs to be active and kick starts the body to increase the rate at which toxins are expelled.

Start the day with a glass of warm water. Cold water first thing in the morning wakes your body up with a shock but warm water goes straight to the intestines and bowel and encourages a regular morning bowel movement.

If you have been experiencing digestive health problems for a while, have been unwell or have a poor diet you may want to consider taking a herbal supplement to aid the cleansing process.

If these small changes are made to your lifestyle not only will the health of your digestive system improve but you will have more energy, get fewer illnesses and become happier.

Tom White is the owner of Budding Health. Budding Health are the UK, Australian and US distributors for Fiberblend and other natural colon cleansing, digestion and nutrition supplements from AIM International. Barleylife contains all the nutrients, vitamins and minerals of young barley leaves.For more visit www.liver-health.tk

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The unexplained changes in the bowel movement are the first sings of colon cancer. Some sufferers have diarrhea while others have constipation. Having any of these problems for more than 2 or 3 weeks is certainly a red flag.

In many cases, the symptoms are more specific. Not being able to empty the bowel completely rectal cramping and urgency to move the bowels are other disturbing signs. Having long and think stools that have the shape of pencils also signals a problem.

Rectal bleeding and blood on the stool are the most disturbing colon cancer signs. These symptoms are usually accompanied by persistent abdominal discomfort. In later stages, sufferers also experience constant pelvic pain.

In many cases, the warning signs are far less disturbing. You might experience constant and unexplained fatigue. It might or might not be accompanied by lack of appetite. Some sufferers experience considerable weight loss, but this is not applicable to all.

You should see a doctor, if you experience any of these colon cancer symptoms. You might not have this condition, but another one that needs treatment as well. Do not automatically assume that you have hemorrhoids, even if you have been having this problem in the past. In case you have anemia, there is some chance that it might be caused by this type of cancer, so you should definitely seek medical advice.

Discuss your concerns with your physician. You should be able to describe the changes you are experiencing in great detail. In turn, the doctor will decide whether you should be tested for colorectal cancer or not.

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There still are some diseases which still remain uncured despite the computer and technology age. Whether we admit it or not, some of the diseases that people are experiencing are due to modernization.

One of the deadliest and dreaded diseases is cancer. A lot of researchers believe that the change in people’s lifestyle and environment has what made cancer deadlier. There are several types of cancers and one of the most common is the colon-rectal cancer. This type of cancer hits American males and falls fourth among the fatal ones. While you can find or hear some products which claim to cleanse and prevent colon cancer or colon-rectal cancer, not all of them are supposed to be believed in. Very few work and the majority of them are bogus products. Still, the best way to learn, understand and prevent common and rectal cancer is understanding your own anatomy.

With the number of people hit by such cancer, doctors still cannot explain how colon or colon-rectal cancer is formed. But one factor seen is the kind of diet that modern people have. As any doctor would say, drink a lot of fluids especially water and try to eat healthy food despite a hectic schedule.

Colon-rectal cancer is not something contagious but it can run through your genes. If you have a history of cancer in the family, better start being healthy. There is nothing better than having the resistance to fight against any virus or bacterial attack in our body. Having colon cancer is not easily detected. Some are diagnosed with the disease at age fifty when you thought that you will never be its next victim. Since detection comes at the later age, be very careful with cancer while you’re still young. As they say, an ounce of prevention is worth more that a pound of cure. That’s how one should fight against this deadly disease. People who are suffering from ulcerative colitis or Crohn’s disease have a high risk of colorectal cancer. Even if there had been no cancer history in your family, it would still be best if you undergo screening to avoid any occurrence.

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Greens – Spinach, chard, collard, turnip and a whole family of green leafy vegetables are rich in antioxidants that protect your body’s cell structure from damage caused by ‘free radical’ cells that can cause cellular mutation and lead to cancer. One study gave spinach the top ranking of vegetables for its ability to protect against cancer. Try and eat spinach or any one from the family of green, leafy vegetables daily. They are very versatile. Hate cooked spinach? Kale and chard to bitter? Try adding just a few leaves to a salad, sauté lightly with olive oil and garlic, add to soups and stews…it really is easy to get a healthy helping without being “Popeye”

Garlic – Garlic is full of a compound called allicin. Chopping, slicing or dicing a fresh clove of garlic causes this compound to undergo an amazing chemical change. All of these chemicals function as antioxidants that prevent many types of cell mutations that can be the beginning of a cancerous cell. Study continues but points to evidence that in addition to cancer, garlic can aid in the prevention of cancers of the prostate, kidneys, ovaries, larynx, esophagus, prostate and colon. The best way to consume garlic, especially if you not a big fan of the strong flavor is to slowly bake or roast with it. Cooking appears to increase its potency and effect and long cooking reduces the strong flavor into a sweet, smoky flavor. There really is no set amount to consume…just eat as much as you can daily. And if the flavor is just not something you can learn to like, there are a number of pure garlic supplements that will allow you to consume garlic without feeling ‘vampire-proof’.

Tomatoes – Tomatoes have one to the powerful antioxidants found to date called lycopene. Lycopene has shown a remarkable ability to fight disease. Lycopene is best absorbed by the body when accompanied by fats and is more available from cooked tomato products such as ketchup, pasta sauce, tomato soup, etc. This could be one of the reason that the Mediterranean Diets is one of the healthiest diets today. If you are not a fan of tomatoes or tomato products, you can get lycopene supplements that are now appearing at most drug stores and health food stores.

Cold Water Fish – Salmon, sardines and trout are rich in omega-3 fats. These fats have been found to have important anti-inflammatory benefits. Try and eat cold water fish at least twice a week. Wild caught fish appear to have more of the beneficial levels of omega-3 fats than their farm-raised alternatives. Not a fan of fish? Krill oil or omega-3 fatty acid supplements can provide you’re the protection you need.

Broccoli – Sometimes called nature’s miracle cure, broccoli could be the top of the healthy food list. Brocolli contains a substance called Sulforaphane and this increases the body’s liver enzymes that helps remove dangerous toxins from the body. Eat a half cup of broccoli daily. Raw is best as cooking does remove some of the beneficial nutrients. Quick cooking methods are a great compromise – par boil for 2 minutes, immediately strain and place in a ice-water bath to stop cooking. Then drain thoroughly and sauté with garlic, olive oil and red pepper flakes for a delicious and nutritious side for fish, chicken or sprinkle with a little parmesan, serve over slice tomatoes for a meal in itself.

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