Breast cancer is a type of cancer which usually affects women, but also this kind of cancer can be found in men. It is affecting women in old age, but also it can affect elderly women. There are many symptoms of this kind of disease. If you have noticed a change in your nipples or your nipples are inverted, then you should visit your doctor because this is one of the most common symptoms of breast cancer.
Most common symptoms of breast cancer
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The most common risk factors for this disease are family history, old age, consumption of alcoholic beverages, first childbirth at an old age, intake of progesterone and estrogen hormones, and prior breast treatment with radiation therapy. The most common symptoms of this kind of disease are next: nipples become inverted; pain is not felt even when pressure is applied, lump in the underarm region or near the breast, increased heat radiation, increased discharge from the breast, and change in the texture or morphology of breast-like scariness, swelling, reduction in size and unevenness [1,2].
Also, there are some studies which are proven that the high–priority chemicals are also a reason for breast cancer. There is no remedy for breast cancer which will make you healthy. Scientists are trying to find the perfect natural remedy or medication which will beat this disease. When you are using some home remedies and natural cures, then you are preventing yourself from this disease, or if breast cancer has affected you, you cannot stop it. But you can use some home remedies and natural cures to activate your immune system to fight against the cancer cells.
14 Natural cures for breast cancer
Garlic
This vegetable is used as a natural treatment for many kinds of diseases. When you are using garlic as your natural remedy, then you are riding on infectious agents such as fungi, bacteria, and yeast because this kind of vegetable has antibiotic properties. This kind of vegetable has alkyl sulfur as its component, which means that garlic is one of the best anti-cancer agents. This was proven by NCCAM – National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine. When garlic is consumed, then it has one vital process, which is known as apoptosis. Apoptosis is a process when malignant cells undergo their natural cell death. Also, garlic is a very important kind of vegetable for our health because it activates our immune system to fight against cancer cells. The best way in which you should consume the garlic is in raw form. Also, you can use garlic in powdered form or as garlic oil. You should avoid using this vegetable in cooked meals. [3]
Broccoli
Linamarse gene, which is a component of the broccoli when consumed by us and when we are suffering from cancer, then it is getting inside of the cancer cells. Then, this element is broken down into cyanide, which means that it is a very effective remedy for killing cancer cells. [4]
Grapes
This fruit is also an effective natural treatment for the prevention of breast cancer. Proanthocyanidin is a component of grapes. When grapes are consumed in our body, then this element reduces the production of estrogen. In some clinical trials, were given grapes to breast cancer patients. In these trials, they have noticed the previously said statement. Breast cancer tumors which are sensitive to hormones are reduced when you are consuming grapes as your natural cure according to this study. Also when you are using grapes juice or when you are consuming grapes in supplement form, then you are reducing your chances of getting a tumor because this kind of fruit has anti-cancer properties which are useful to prevent the body from breast cancer. [5]
Wheatgrass
This is one of the most used kinds of grass because it has positive effects on patients who are suffering from breast cancer. The Memorial Sloan – Kettering Cancer Centre has said that when you are consuming wheatgrass in raw form or you are drinking the juice of wheatgrass, then your body is reducing the growth of the cancer cells. It is boosting your immune system which means that your body is free from waste products and free radicals which can be a reason for serious damage.
Green tea
This kind of tea can be also used as an anti-cancer treatment. In a glass of water, you should put some leaves of green tea. Then, you should let them boil. You should let this tea boil in the water until you have noticed that the water is reduced to half of the glass. This tea is very helpful for preventing yourself from getting breast cancer because green tea has anti-inflammatory properties. [6]
Vitamin D
When you have enough amount of Vitamin D in your body, then you are reducing your chances of getting breast cancer. This statement is proven by some medical studies. You should eat food which is rich in Vitamin D such as eggs, cold liver oil, and milk. You should not consume yogurt and cheese because they can make you some side effects. [7]
A low-calorie diet
There are many studies which are shown that people who are eating a low-calorie diet are reducing their chances of getting breast cancer. Also when you are suffering from breast cancer, you should use a low-calorie diet because it will slow down the spread process of breast cancer. [8]
Lignans
Peanuts, sunflower, strawberries, flaxseed, and cashews are rich with lignans. When you are using these kinds of foods as your natural remedy, then you are slowing down the estrogen-dependent tumor because they can slow down the growth of the tumor. Also, these kinds of foods are slowing down the development process of tumors.
Exercise
There are many studies in which is shown that women who are exercising at least one hour per day are reducing their chances of getting breast cancer no matter what age are they or how much is their weight. Scientists are recommending a healthy diet and exercising as one of the best ways to prevent you from breast cancer. [9]
Soybean
People who are suffering from breast cancer must use soybean because it is recommended by many scientists. MD Anderson Cancer Center has said that when you are using soybean as our natural remedy for breast cancer, then we are preventing ourselves from developing the process of this kind of this disease. This is possible because they have phytoestrogens which are blocking the cancer cells from the use of estrogen. Also if you want to prevent cancer to spread more, then you should use soybeans when your cancer is at its early level because they are having isoflavones as their component. You can use cooked vegetables or you can take sprouts.
Calcium
When women are in their pre–menstrual period, then they should use calcium which is one of the vital elements for their health. There are many studies which are shown that women who were taking calcium have reduced the chances of getting breast cancer. You should consume foods that are rich in calcium such as green vegetables, canned salmon, almonds, and orange juice. [10]
Olive oil
This oil has many health benefits which are known all around the world. Also, this kind of oil is reducing the chances of getting cancer. This kind of oil has hydroxytyrosol which is helping women who are in their postmenopausal period to reduce their chances of getting breast cancer.
Beneficial diet
When you are in your adolescence period, and you are using dietary fiber, vegetable protein, nuts, and vegetable fat, then you are reducing your chances of getting breast cancer. People who are suffering from breast cancer or other types of cancer should use corn, bananas, spinach, peas, cucumbers, lentils, and carrots. Also, these kinds of foods can be added to soups. Lentils are rich with protein which means that you can consume them as sprouts. [9]
Harmful diet
You should not eat pork, hot dogs, lamb, and beef because these kinds of foods are rich in saturated fats. When you are eating these red meats, then you are increasing your chances of getting colon and prostate cancer. [9]
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