AYURVEDA PERSPECTIVE ON CANCER

Cancers tend to form where tissues are irritated and new cells are constantly regenerated to repair tissue (Kapha). Eventually, these cells become renegade and continue growing out of control (Pitta). In cancer, there is a breakdown of communication between the cells and the rest of the body (Tejo-Dushti). The cancer slowly "learns" how to evade the immune system. It figures out how to stimulate the growth of blood vessels in the tumor and feed itself. The aggressive nature of cancer can use up all metabolic energies of the body. This eventually depletes the body and displaces proper organ function (Vata, Ojo-Kshaya).

Ayurvedic Treatment of Cancer

As a general rule of thumb, Ayurveda addresses the root of cancer by cleansing ama, balancing blood chemistry, and supporting healthy agni. It is recommended to seek medical treatment for all forms of cancer. Ayurveda is not a substitute for medical care.

Cleanse Ama

• Exposure to environmental toxins, pollutants, or chemical exposure
• An imbalanced diet or lifestyle
• Eating food with preservatives, GMO, or chemical additives
• Buildup of toxins from normal bodily processes and/or stagnation
• Inflammation due to parasites, infection, injury, or other disorders
• Anything that irritates any part of your body

Anti Cancer Diet

Generally, avoid very sweet (high glycemic) foods such as refined sugar, corn syrup, refined flour, etc. These will feed the cancer. Avoid foods with free radicals, such as burnt or charred foods. Avoid inflammatory foods such as alcohol. Reduce meat consumption to healthy levels. In summary, avoid

• Foods that give you gas
• High glycemic foods - White flour, refined sugar
• Processed foods
• Barbecue / charred / burnt foods
• Too much meat
• Inflammatory foods such as alcohol

• Fresh, green, clean, colorful foods
• Alteratives - Pomegranate, Aloe vera, Apple cider vinegar, Lemon
• Antioxidants - Especially red, blue, & purple berries
• Bitters - Especially dandelion root, gobo root, kale, cruciferous vegetables such as broccoli and cauliflower
• Fresh Turmeric root, Fresh Ginger, Raw Garlic
• Black Pepper, Oregano
• Sprouts