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How to Treat Oral Cancer with Home Remedies ?

Cancer is the abnormal and uncontrolled growth of the cell. These cells have the property to spread into the other parts of the cell. It is of two types, that is a benign and a malignant tumor. The benign tumor is less dangerous than malignant tumor because it does not spread to the other part of the body. There are many types of cancer, i.e. Blood cancer, oral cancer, liver cancer, kidney cancer, and uterus cancer, etc. today here we are discussing oral cancer.

Oral Cancer

Oral cancer is the type of cancer which is developed and spread in the mouth and throat. It is included in the category of head and neck cancer. It basically develops in the squamous cells of the mouth, lips, and tongue. Oral cancer can be developed by the people over 40 years old. It cannot be diagnosed in its early stages.

Oral-Cancer

Types of Oral Cancer

Tongue Cancer
The inner lining of the cheek
Lips
Gums
Roof of mouth
The floor of the mouth
Sinuses
Throat
Hard and soft palate

Symptoms of Oral Cancer

Bleeding in the mouth.
Development of swelling, lumps, crust, rough spot and eroded areas on lips and inside the mouth.
Development of white patches in the mouth.
Difficulties in chewing, speaking and mouth inner movement.
Development of limps in the neck.
Pain in your jaw and stiffness in teeth.
Development of outgrowth in the mouth.
Permanent sore in the throat.
Pain in the mouth, and tongue.
Sudden weight loss.
Pain in jaws.
In some case, there is a pain in your ear.

Causes of Oral Cancer

The mouth or oral cancer is developed when there are some changes in your mouth cells. These changes can occur due to the mutation in squamous cells or by some other reason. Due to mutation, our oral cells undergo uncontrolled growth and there is the development of an outgrowth on that part of the mouth. This may further spread to another part of your body and become more dangerous in that case.

The main reason for mouth cancer is the consumption of nicotine, i.e. in the form of tobacco, cigarettes, cigars, snuff and other nicotine containing products.
Another cause of oral cancer is alcohol, if a person consumes the excessive amount of alcohol than it will lead to the formation of cancerous cells.
More exposure to the sun will also lead to the development of a cancerous cell in the lips.
It also developed due to poor oral hygiene.
People having week immune system are also more prone to oral cancer.
Poor diet mainly the deficiency of Vitamin A may lead to the formation of oropharyngeal cancer.
Infection of HPV virus which is Human papillomavirus. If a person is infected with this virus then there is more chance of oral cancer.
Fair skin is more prone to oral cancer.
Recently study shows that people who use marijuana have more chance of getting affected by head and neck cancer.
Diet rich in fried food, processed meat, and food may also cause oral cancer.

Stages of Oral Cancer

Stage-1 : At this stage, the cancer is not much spread in your mouth. It is the early stage of cancer. The tumor is around 1 inch and not exceeding to a lymph node.
Stage-2 : Tumor is around 1-2 inches and has not spread in another part of the mouth.
Stage-3 : The tumor is more than 2 inches and reaches nearby the lymph node.
Stage-4 : At this stage, cancer reaches the lymph node and spread to another part of the mouth.

Ayurvedic Concept

In Ayurveda, there are many home remedies and other herbal product which helps to cure oral cancer and also helps to reduce the excessive pain in the mouth due to an oral ulcer. The natural herbs, mainly help in detoxifying the blood and remove the entire toxin from the body. These herbs also help to improve the immunity of patients infected with oral cancer.

Home Remedies for Oral Cancer

1. Carrots

Carrots are the rich source of beta-carotene which is very good ant cancerous nutrient for your body. It also acts as an antioxidant so dr. recommend this to the patients suffering from oral cancer.

Carrots

2. Grape Seeds

It’s a very good source of vitamin E, C, and beta-carotene. The antioxidant property of this fruit helps our body to destroy the free radical produced during oxidation reaction. The free radical is not good for our body in excessive amount because it damages the body cells.

grape-seeds

3. Lemon

The deficiency of vitamin C in your body is also the main cause of oral cancer, so lemon helps you to over the deficiency of vitamin C.

4. Bitter Gourd

It contains alpha eleostearic acid, which helps to eliminate the cancer cell from your body.

bittermelons

How to Overcome the Risk of Oral Cancer

You should opt for heavy fruits and veggies diet because lack of proper nutrients can lead to severe changes in your mouth and make you more prone to cancer. You should eat foods which are rich in antioxidants, vitamins C, E, and beta-carotene.
You must cut down the alcohol use because excessive alcohol consumption may also lead to cause oral cancer.
You should quit smoking because it’s the main reason for oral cancer. The more and longer you smoke cigarettes, pipes and cigars than you are more prone to oral infection and cancer.
Lower the risk of HPV. It is basically a sexually transmitted virus. There is some vaccination to overcome the risk of HPV. But it can works good only when you get it before you are sexually active.
Avoid excessive sun exposure. Some studies show that the sun not only cause you skin cancer, but it is also not good for your lips. So use sun protection before you go outside.
Monthly checkup of your mouth, because oral cancer just starts with a mouth ulcer and there are some red and white patches in your mouth. So it is important to consult your doctor.
Quitting chew or snuff because if you are using it for a long time, than it causes the development of cancer cell.
Brush your teeth properly in the morning and before you sleep because it’s just good for oral health.
Avoids mouthwash containing alcohol content because some studies show that the use of such products could also increase the risk of oral cancer.
Maintain proper oral hygiene.

7 Amazing Superfoods to Prevent an Enlarged Prostate

Overview

enlarged-prostate

Today most of males are infected with prostate gland problem. It’s a tiny gland that manufactures semen and sits between bladder and penis, to keep it robust is one of duty of our body. It is a gland that surrounds the bladder and urethra. It has the size of the walnut that keeps increasing the whole life. When its health deteriorates, the symptoms are urinating frequently, getting delayed when beginning to pee and the bladder not emptying itself every time. These get worse during the night time. Sometimes symptoms are not felt and you are diagnosed with prostate gland not functioning properly. But it should be diagnosed in the beginning or it might cause cancer, which sometimes is crucial.

Superfoods for Enlarged Prostate

Don’t ignore, if your gut feeling is bad, go see a doctor. Mostly our diets are responsible for its bad health. It is the enlarged prostate, which if ignored can become prostate cancer. We are just telling you what to eat to keep its health strong.

1. Eat Tomatoes

tomatoes

This red vegetable is famous for enhancing your overall health. They protect you from many cancers, this includes prostate cancer too. They have an ingredient called lycopene, which gives strength to our body, but also help in checking the prostate as well. It is an anti-oxidant which strengthens the cells of the prostate gland. The tomato cells keep lycopene locked in its safe walls, it is 5 times more than the pulp. Whether the tomato is cooked or it is the form of soup or sauce, its strength remains the same.

2. Eat Fatty Fish

fish

The reasons are many on why to eat fatty fish that has omega -3 fatty acids. These help lower the bad cholesterol and enhances the good cholesterol, minimize the risk of heart attack and slows the high blood pressure. It is a general fact that a prostate’s good health is taken care of by the veggies and fruits, but omega -3 boosts its health. It has the anti-inflammatory features that give a push to prostate’s health. The cancer risk also comes exceedingly down after the use of omega -3 in fish like trout, salmon, tuna, anchovies, sardines, and herring.

Some people don’t like fish at all, but still are non-vegetarians, they should at least include 100ml of omega fish in their weekly diet. Omega-3 fish has low mercury, but lots of other energies.

3. Eat Watermelon

watermelon

Watermelon is the best fruit to eat in summers. It cools us down and doesn’t let the thirst raise its ugly head. It is loaded with vitamins A and C. It is sodium and fat- free. This fruit also has an ingredient like lycopene, which provides the fruit its color, red. It shrinks the risk of a heart attack and prostate cancer infection. It has a rich quantity of lycopene in it, around 9 to 13 milligrams in a 1 and a half cup of watermelon.

4. Green Tea

green-tea

Having green tea is becoming a fashion these days, anybody who can afford it takes pride in drinking green tea. But it not only a prestige issue as it provides various benefits too. It benefits you in many ways. It lowers the risk of prostate cancer, enhances memory attention spans. There are many ways to enjoy green tea, you can also opt for iced mint green tea or green tea rice can be enjoyed. You also have another way, join it to your favorite marinade and enjoy sitting in your green lawns.

5. Nuts

nuts

Dried fruit nuts are available all over the world. They might be a little expensive, but they reduce your cholesterol level and strengthens the brain. They have lots of vitamin E and calcium in them, thus reducing the chances of getting prostate cancer. It has the high caliber fats that are loved for their quality and not quantity. Nuts have an abundance of zinc, a material that helps find the perfect balance for the prostate. It also benefits testosterone and DHT. So don’t overeat them, as they can prove to be bad if eaten in large numbers. Enjoy them with some soya to enhance more benefits.

6. Many Vegetables

vegetables

There are plenty of vegetables that are great for our prostate gland like cauliflower, cabbage, broccoli etc. have plenty of nutrients, anti-oxidants and vitamins make the infection become too weak to strike. These all are responsible for taking care of prostate gland. A balanced and healthy diet keeps you enjoy life the way you want to, please be alert when choosing your dietary supplements and have more fun.

7. Red Meat

red-meat

Eating red meat might keep your prostate healthy but within limits. Don’t eat more, but keep an eagle’s eye on its quality. Many critics are trying to criticize red meat for causing prostate cancer. But all this is gossip. But eating it in a controlled manner reduces the risk of prostate cancer as red meat has iron and proteins, which uplifts and keeps it fresh and clean. Don’t go overboard and eat too much or eat charred, you need to take an expert’s advice on how much to eat will benefit you. If you go in excess, you are in trouble.

All these homemade diets make you live a better and healthy life, which is more enjoyable. Keeping healthy of this organ can make you live a better life, because if its life deteriorates then a male person can come under the psychological pressure that he has lost his impotency. There are so many reasons to be afraid of. Once the quality of your sperms deters, a fissure is going to be created between you and your spouse. Minor scuffles might lead to battles taking place. Why do you want to create trouble in your social life. Just be a little alert with your diet and have fun.