Cancer is a disease characterized by the uncontrollable division of abnormal cells. This division can start in almost any part of the body, and may spread to surrounding areas via the blood (rakta vaha srotas) and lymph (rasa vaha srotas). In many types of cancer, these rapidly dividing cells accumulate and form a mass or tumor. Cancer is a tridoshic disorder, with Kapha primarily involved in the formation and growth of a tumor.

In Ayurveda, cancer is a condition where there is a miscommunication of cellular intelligence (tejas) that depletes immunity and vitality (ojas), often due to the presence of metabolic waste (ama). Cancers tend to form where tissues are irritated and new cells are constantly regenerated to repair tissue. Eventually, these cells become renegade and continue growing out of control. In this situation, there is a breakdown of communication between the cells and the rest of the body. The cancer slowly "learns" how to evade the immune system.

It is recommended to seek medical treatment for all forms of cancer. Ayurveda can play a role in regaining strength, especially digestive strength (agni), which can be seriously depleted after cancer treatments such as chemotherapy. Ayurvedically, it is important to remove and cleanse the source of irritation. Irritants can include:

• Exposure to environmental toxins, pollutants, or chemical exposure
• Eating food with preservatives, GMO, or chemical additives
• Buildup of toxins from normal bodily processes
• Inflammation due to parasites, infection, injury, or other disorders

An Ayurvedic diet and lifestyle also offers a preventative approach by taking the health of the whole body into account. It is recommended to follow a diet that works for your unique body type and doesn't create fermentation and indigestion such as gas and bloating. This will ensure blood chemistry is balanced and reduce the formation of ama. Ama is considered the root cause of all disease in Ayurveda. Lifestyle practices such as yoga, meditation, self-massage (abhyanga), and breathing techniques, all help balance tejas and also prevent the formation of ama.

Disclaimer: 'Cancer' could be serious and should be checked by a medical doctor.

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DISCLAIMER: The pathogenesis of each person's condition is unique, and so the diet must be fit to the individual and the unique root causes of the condition in your body.

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Symptoms Tell A Story

The first step to healing is learning patterns from your symptoms. Symptoms are clues that reveal underlying imbalances, showing you where your body is weak. Specifically, they reveal the doshas & qualities that may have become aggravated. If you notice a quality or dosha appears next to many of your symptoms, it helps you establish a pattern that may be systemic.

V = VATA, P = PITTA, K = KAPHA

GUNA	FOODS TO AVOID	DO YOU HAVE THIS IMBALANCE?
TOXIC ABOUT TOXIC GUNA A substance that causes toxicity in the body, or that harms the body. LEARN MORE ABOUT TOXIC	AVOID TOXIC FOODS THAT MAY AGGRAVATE CANCER	Status Unknown Take these quizzes to find out if you have an imbalance of 'Toxic' guna
LIGHT ABOUT LIGHT GUNA Lightness is identified by reduced weight. LEARN MORE ABOUT LIGHT	AVOID LIGHT FOODS THAT MAY AGGRAVATE CANCER	Status Unknown Take these quizzes to find out if you have an imbalance of 'Light' guna
DIFFICULT ABOUT DIFFICULT GUNA Difficult refers to anything that is difficult to digest, or takes a long time to digest. LEARN MORE ABOUT DIFFICULT	AVOID DIFFICULT FOODS THAT MAY AGGRAVATE CANCER	Status Unknown Take these quizzes to find out if you need to decrease Difficult to digest foods

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ADDRESS ISSUES IN STAGE OF DISEASE 4

If you have symptoms in this category it means your imbalances have overwhelmed your body's resistance causing a full-fledged disease. Once imbalance reaches this stage it is more likely to cause acute or chronic conditions. You might be tempted to focus your attention on fighting symptoms in this category, but dismiss earlier warning signs of imbalance - i.e. symptoms in the stage 1 category. It is ideal to find and address the root causes weakening your system and remove them first. This ensures you are not adding fuel to the fire of disease. Once the root causes are removed, you can work on addressing the disease head on along with strengthening your body. This typically yields a quicker recovery and prevents recurrence. Ayurveda's preventative approach suggests you pay careful attention to every stage of disease development.

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About the Author

John Immel, the founder of Joyful Belly, teaches people how to have a healthy diet and lifestyle with Ayurveda. His approach to Ayurveda exudes a certain ease, which many find enjoyable and insightful. His online course Balance Your Ayurvedic Diet in a Week provides tools for gracefully healing with Ayurveda to thousands. John also directs Joyful Belly's School of Ayurveda , which specializes in digestive tract pathology & Ayurvedic nutrition. John and his wife Natalie recently published Explore Your Hunger: A Guide to Hunger, Appetite & Food.

John's interest in Ayurveda and digestive tract pathology was inspired by a complex digestive disorder acquired from years of international travel, including his public service work in South Asia. John's commitment to the detailed study of digestive disorders reflects his zeal to get down to the roots of the problem. His hope and belief in the capacity of each & every client to improve their quality of life is nothing short of a personal passion. John's creativity in the kitchen and delight in cooking for others comes from his family oriented upbringing. In addition to his certification in Ayurveda, John holds a bachelor's degree in mathematics from Harvard University.

John enjoys sharing Ayurveda within the context of his Catholic roots, and finds Ayurveda gives him an opportunity to participate in the healing mission of the Church. Jesus expressed God's love by feeding and healing the sick. That kindness is the fundamental ministry of Ayurveda as well.

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