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The liver has two vital functions in your body:

It transforms all the nutrients, fats, proteins and sugars you consume into energy.
It is the waste treatment centre of your body. All excess nutrients and food by-products are either recycled and stored for future use or sent to the disposal unit - the bowels.

You can just imagine the sight and odour of the mixture of waste materials in the liver. All the rotting food waste after the stomach and intestines have sucked out all the nutrients they need to nourish your body. What a great place for destructive bacteria and cancer forming cells to breed. Rotting vegetable and plant matter produces an alkaline solution, whereas rotting animal products are acidic when mixed with digestive juices.

Acidic/alkaline levels are measured on a pH reading of zero to fourteen. Pure water is neutral with a pH of 7.0, under seven is acidic and over seven is alkaline. When the body is acidic cancer cells are more likely to grow, but they die off in an alkaline environment. Vegetables, fruit, berries and nuts as they pass through the digestive system leave an alkaline ash. Even when they start off in their natural state as acidic, like citrus fruits, tomatoes and pineapples they are alkaline after they mingle with digestive juices and pass through the intestines. On the other hand, animal products and many processed foods leave an acidic ash as they pass through the body.

The optimal pH of your blood is 7.4. This is when the body is able to perform at its peak, properly absorbing the essential minerals and nutrients from the food we eat. When your blood is too acidic it won't be able to process nutrients from food properly. Without adequate nutrients your body will not be able to fight cancerous and other degenerative cells in order to protect and heal itself of diseases.

Green leafy vegetables are rich in essential minerals and are the most alkalising foods. Eating more greens will alkalise your body fast. When the acid/alkaline levels of your digestive system is in balance your metabolism works efficiently to eliminate toxins and waste before it rots. Otherwise your body will get stressed trying to neutralise the acidic foods you eat and you get sick. When we have a virus it is the body's way of eliminating excess acid and mucus from our body. However, isn't it better that we don't consume foods that create the mucus in the first place?

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According to the herbal system of medicine, nature has gifted us with some of  the best herbs  to "boost" the immune system and to strengthen the body against future or existing cancer. Many herbs including; astragalus, dong quai, echinacea, Asian ginseng, mistletoe, extracts of the Venus fly-trap, and various other botanical therapies are used in traditional Chinese medicine which further help in the treatment of certain forms of cancer.
Here are some of the most important herbs and their therapies which are believed to cure cancer to some extent:
Mistletoe: It is a semi-parasitic plant which lives with several tree species, including oak, pine, fir, elm and apple, and has been in used to treat a variety of human ailments since ancient times. According to the studies performed, extracts of mistletoe have shown to kill cancer cells in the laboratory and help to stimulate the immune system.
However, in the treatment of cancer, only the European species of mistletoe is used. It is evident that mistletoe preparations are used to stimulate the immune system and to kill cancer cells. It has been reported to reduce  tumor size and improve the quality of life and survival for some cancer patients.
A typical treatment of mistletoe herb will range between several months to years with subcutaneous injections given early in the morning 3-7 times per week. The doses of the injection are gradually increased and adjusted depending on the patient's general condition, sex, age, and type of cancer.

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There is some debate in the scientific community concerning the effectiveness of specific cancer preventing foods, but it is obvious that nutrition, physical activity and obesity play a role in cancer and other life threatening disease. Are health foods preventing heart disease and cancer? Probably not in America, because despite continued advice from public health officials, most Americans are not eating 5 servings of fruits and vegetables per day.

The most recent reports from researchers at the US Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) indicate that only about 33% of all adults eat 2 servings of fruit per day and only about 27% eat 3 servings of vegetables per day. More and more research continues to show that diets high in fruits, vegetables and whole grains reduce the risk of cancer, heart disease and diabetes. Increasing these types of foods, while decreasing calorie dense fast foods can also help people control their weight. Most people are aware that obesity increases the risk of heart disease, but many are unaware that it also increases the risk of developing and dying from cancer.

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Many health care professionals refer to fruits, vegetables and whole grains as cancer preventing foods. Research concerning tomatoes indicates that even a few servings per week can reduce the risk of prostrate cancer. It appears that components in this fruit/vegetable can actually decrease tumor size and kill cancer cells. Research concerning other fruits and vegetables has returned similar results in the laboratory. The American Cancer Society is currently sponsoring research concerning broccoli and other cruciferous vegetables; spinach and other dark leafy greens; carrots and other orange vegetables.

Research began many years ago concerning the dietary habits of certain population groups. In specific groups where a lower incidence of cancer was found, the average diets varied, some contained foods and beverages that were considered unhealthy. In specific groups where a lower incidence of heart disease was found, again, the average diet varied, but usually contained some foods and beverages that are considered unhealthy. It is believed that certain foods, particularly fruits, vegetables and whole grains can counteract the affect of some less healthy foods.

For example, research concerning residents of France showed that even though their diets were high in fat, they experience less heart disease than Americans. It is believed that an antioxidant found in red grapes and other red fruits counteract the potentially detrimental affects of their high fat diet. It seems to actually "clean out" their arteries. All of this research has led to more research concerning health foods preventing heart disease and cancer.

The majority of the current research concerning health foods preventing heart disease and cancer focuses on fruits, vegetables and whole grains or specific components of these. The reason that multi-colored fruits and vegetables are important cancer preventing foods and are recommended for a healthy diet is because each color contains a different antioxidant. All of which have been shown in laboratory tests to do one or more of the following; reduce the affect of oxidative stress on human cells, kill cancer cells or slow the growth of cancer cells.

Oxidative stress can lead to the formation of free radicals, which in turn, through a chain reaction can lead to the growth of cancerous cells and eventually tumors. Antioxidants can stop the chain reaction by eliminating the free radicals and could prevent most types of cancer. One of the best known antioxidants is vitamin C, found in most fruits and vegetables. Large quantities are present in oranges, papaya, peaches, pineapples, tomatoes, kale, parsley, spinach, cherries and broccoli. These are typically included in a list of health foods preventing heart disease and cancer.

While the United States is conducting research into health foods preventing heart disease and cancer, many other countries have already concluded research and are using components of different heart disease and cancer preventing foods to treat life threatening conditions. The following is a brief summary of some of alternative treatments being used in other countries.

Intravenous mega doses of vitamin C are being used to successfully treat cancer patients. Bromelain, a component of the pineapple, is being used to treat heart disease. Anthocyanins, a lesser known antioxidant, found in apples, cherries and cranberries are being used to treat atherosclerosis, hypertension and diabetes. Hypertension and diabetes are risk factors contributing to heart disease. Any of the foods mentioned here could be included in a list of health foods preventing heart disease and cancer.

If you do not eat enough cancer preventing foods, there are new supplements and juices that contain the "whole food" and thus all of the components contained in them. To learn more...

Tha Amazing List of Cancer Preventing Foods

Russell Cantwell is the editor of http://www.whole-food-supplements-guide.com. Visit cancer preventing foods to learn more about whole food supplements packed with anti-cancer foods.

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Natural food remedies for cancer can provide consumers with positive methods for fending off the baneful disease. Consumers seeking all natural methods for cancer defense will find that plenty of healthy foods offer such properties. Everything from Flaxseed, to pineapples, from grapefruits to carrots, can assist an individual in fending off cancers as well as slowing down to development of certain cancer variants. What's more, many of the fine foods associated with cancer defense supply the consumer with additional nutritional advantages too. Below, some foods with cancer fighting properties are examined in greater detail.

Flaxseed offers some powerful breast cancer defense, especially for women, but for men as well. While most cases of breast cancer occur in women ages eighteen and over, men can sometimes develop the serious condition too, particularly if there is a predominance of the disease in the family. A diet containing flaxseed supplies individuals with lignan compounds which are all natural cancer fighting antioxidants. Flaxseed further contains what is identified as phytoestrogen which helps to minimize the amount of estrogens in a woman's body; a hormone strongly affiliated with the development and growth of breast cancer. It is recommended that individuals mix flaxseeds in with recipes calling for seeds and to use flaxseed oils as an alternative to other oils that might be used in products like homemade salad dressings.

Pine Apples

For those individuals craving some tasty fruit, pineapples deliver a delicious treat while they simultaneously offer the consumer a diet augmented by cancer fighting antioxidants. Researchers have also recently revealed that the stems of the delicious pineapple also contain cancer fighting agents; enzymes which can cause the immune system to turn on cancer cells and destroy them. Research is still in the earliest phases as far as the enzymes in pineapple stems go, but consuming the golden colored fruit is highly recommends if one desire high levels of antioxidants delivered via a delicious bit of fruit. For the ultimate cancer defense, the fresh cut pineapple varieties are recommended over canned or processed fruits.

Another fruit that is perfectly suitable as a cancer defense as well as a weight loss enhancer is that of the grapefruit. The grapefruit has what are identified as monoterpenes, and the latter helps in cleansing the body of accumulating carcinogens. Some experts argue that the consumption of grapefruit also aids in slowing the development of cancerous cells. In addition to all of the latter benefits, one gets a good dose of vitamin C, plenty of folic acid and additional beta carotene in one's diet via the consumption of grapefruit on a consistent basis.

Beta carotene and falcarinol containing carrots are the perfect cancer fighting food to chew on. Studies have found that eating both cooked and raw carrots can help in fighting off serious issues with lung, oral, throat, bladder, prostate, and intestinal cancers. Raw carrots are super fantastic for on the go snacks, and the raw carrots are said to offer the highest nutritional value as well as the strongest cancer defenses.

Wholesome Foods With Cancer Fighting Properties

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Robin has been studying natural health for the past 10 years. She is certified as a Nutrition and Wellness Consultant and holds a Master of Science degree in Natural Health. Her passion is lifelong learning and educating others about natural health.

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