Not yet known exactly what causes cancer in children. Cancer that strikes infants from birth, the cause is suspected irregularities cell growth due to genetic defects in utero. In children greater, suspected triggers are environmental factors and children's food is not healthy. It could also be due to radiation or viral infection. Or a combination of genetic, environmental, radiation, and infection.
Cancer is most often found in children is a blood cancer or leukemia (25-30%), followed by retinoblastoma (cancer of the retina of the eye), lymphoma (lymph node cancer), neuroblastoma (nerve cancer), kidney cancer (Wilms tumor) , Rabdomiosarkoma (cancer of striated muscle), and osteosarcoma (bone cancer).
Just as in adults, childhood cancers are likely to be cured if found in early stages. But early detection of childhood cancer is not easy, because children can not understand and tell the symptoms are felt. Therefore the role of the people around him are very important in detecting the symptoms of cancer.
According to some sources, the symptoms of childhood cancer include:
a. Blood Cancer (Leukemia)
Symptoms to watch and often found in leukemia, among others, face pale, lethargic, weak, unexplained fever and are not cured by antibiotics, unexplained bleeding, bruising the surface of the skin appears blue-black but does not knock, limb pain (bone ), abdominal swelling / hard, enlarged lymph nodes.
b. Brain CancerSymptoms to watch out for are headaches, more and more severe, accompanied by nausea to vomiting due to pressure from the spray head is increased. Can also be accompanied by speech disturbances, visual disturbances, balance disturbances, convulsions, decreased consciousness, and even behavioral changes. The special feature in infants is top of his head stood out.
c. Retina Eye Cancer (Retinoblastoma)This cancer is most common in babies aged 6 months-2 years. Symptoms to look out for is the presence of white patches in the middle of the eye that seemed to shine when the light hit (like a cat's eye). Another symptom is vision impaired, squint suddenly, and at an advanced stage protruding eyeballs.
d. Lymph node cancer (malignant lymphoma)This cancer mostly strikes children aged 5-7 years. Symptoms to look out for is if there is a progressive swelling of lymph glands in the neck, armpit, and intestine, without the inflammation and pain. When you arise in the lymph nodes in the intestine, can cause blockage of the intestine with symptoms of abdominal pain, vomiting, unable to defecate, and fever. When grown in the chest area, can encourage or suppress the respiratory tract, so that patients experience shortness of breath and face turn blue. In addition, children appear weak, lethargic, and decreased appetite.
e. Nerve cancer (Neuroblastoma)Cancer sympathetic nerve can occur in various parts of the body. In children most often occur near the kidneys, in the waist area, in the neck or chest cavity, and eye. If there is in the eye area, can make protruding eyeballs, eyelids swollen and blue, or eyelids down, and dilated pupils. If there is in the spine, can press against the spinal cord and lead to rapid paralysis. The spread of the bone can cause fractures without cause, without pain, so people suddenly limp. Another symptom is emerging bumps on the head, or abdomen enlarged and hard.
f. Kidney Cancer (Nefroblastoma)Nefroblastoma often called Wilms tumor is most common in children aged 3-4 years, but can also attack the newborn. Symptoms are characterized by bloody urine, discomfort in the abdomen, and when old enough belly seemed enlarged and palpable hard.
g. Cancer muscle (Rabdomiosarkoma)This cancer can attack muscle anywhere, in children are usually in the head, neck, bladder, prostate, and vagina. Symptoms depend on location. In the cavity of the eye, can cause the eyes to bulge out, a lump in the eye. In the ear causes pain or bleeding from the ear hole. In the urinary tract cause urinary disorders. If the striated muscles of the limbs, causing swelling.
h. Bone Cancer (Osteosarcoma)Osteosarcoma usually affects children aged 10-20 years. Can attack any part of the bone, but the majority are found in the legs, arms, and hips. Usually marked pain and swelling of the bone. Sometimes preceded the crunch, such as a fall is not clear why.
If you find such symptoms mentioned above in infants and your children, consult your doctor immediately. The treatment is basically the same as adults, the combination of surgery, chemotherapy, radiation, and bone marrow transplantation.
Moderate prevention efforts that can be done is, pregnant mothers should avoid radiation, avoiding pollution and cigarette smoke, always eat healthy foods and avoid foods that contain additional chemicals, reduce the consumption of fat, and get the children to live healthy, eating healthy, protected from pollution.
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In modern society garlic (Allium sativum) is believed to prevent heart attacks, blood clots, lower cholesterol, blood pressure, blood sugar levels, reducing the gastric ulcer, detoxifying, killer bacteria / fungi / parasites, binding free radicals, and more the other. Is it true that everyday cooking can cure cancer, too?
Various studies have indeed demonstrated the ability of garlic in preventing and treating cancer, especially those caused by hazardous chemicals, such as prostate cancer, stomach, colorectal (colon and rectum), breast, liver, skin, and lungs.
Active substances in garlic, including vitamin A, B, C, calcium, potassium, iron, carotene, and selenium. The most dominant in the fight against cancer is allyl sulfur components such as diallyl sulfide, diallyl disulfide, diallyl trisulfide, S-allyl cysteine, S-allylmercaptocysteine, allicin, and ajoene. These substances prevent the formation and activation of nitrosamines in the body, also blocked aflatoxin, azoxymethane, benzo (a) pyrene, etc., all of which are carcinogens (cause cancer).
In the next phase of these components may prevent mutation of the gene, inhibits proliferation (growth / division) of cancer cells, repairing damaged DNA structures, even stimulate cancer cells to commit suicide (apoptosis).
On the other side of garlic also act as antioxidants, remove toxins from the body, and kill the bacteria Helicobacter pylori that can trigger a variety of stomach cancer.
How to Consume:
Surely the work of active substances of garlic it depends on many things, such as the land where it grows garlic (effect on the levels of the active substances of garlic), the composition of other nutrients consumed along with it, also how to prepare and consume onion white itself. Combination with selenium, certain fatty acids (eg linoleic acid), and vitamin A, can enhance the ability of garlic to inhibit proliferation and increase apoptosis.
But be aware that garlic processing can turn off the power of work that anticancer substances. One minute it is processed in the microwave, it's gone as anticancer properties of garlic. So also when heated in the cooking process other. So what? Should it be swallowed garlic raw?
Apparently simple. Mash garlic then let stand for 15 minutes before cooking (used as a spice in cooking). Within 15 minutes it happened chemical reactions that activate class of anticancer agents on the allyl sulfur, which is not damaged even if cooked. But if cooked immediately after crushed, the chemical reaction that did not happen, automatic anti-cancer properties is lost.
If you want, garlic also may be consumed raw. But still it must be destroyed once and left for 15 minutes. So what if the onions will be presented intact, such as in pickles? Simply peel and cut some corners. Not bad, still have anticancer properties, though not as good as if destroyed.
Potential Hazards:
Not at all easy, use garlic for the prevention and treatment of cancer? The price is cheap and easily available as well. Be warned, however, does not mean that garlic may be consumed recklessly. Do not think that the more garlic consumed the better the result.
The recommended dose for the consumption of garlic is fresh garlic 4-5 grams / day (about 1-2 cloves). If too much, besides causing the odor on the breath and skin, sometimes causing allergies, digestive disorders (vomiting, diarrhea, irritability, excessive gas production), bronchial asthma, dermatitis, reduced levels of protein and calcium in the blood, also reduces sperm production.
Too much garlic increases the risk of bleeding because of its ability to prevent blood clots. Therefore, in patients who want or have recently undergone surgery, garlic consumption should be limited.
Garlic also improve the working enzymes in the liver to remove toxins from the body. In healthy people this ability is very useful, but be careful, he can also dispose of medications that you swallow and chemotherapeutic drugs. Your treatment becomes futile, is not it? Therefore, if you want to increase the consumption of garlic supplements or using the product, consult with your doctor.
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Cancer is often characterized by the presence syndrome that is characterized by clinical symptoms:
• Anorexia
• Changes in taste threshold sauce
• Weight loss
• Anemia
• Impaired metabolism of carbohydrates, proteins, fats
• Weak and underpowered
• Changes in immune function
Cancer Syndrome is found in 80% patients suffering from advanced stages of malignancy and a cause of death> 20%. Each kaheksia cancer would provide a different result. Syndrome mechanism in cancer not as simple as hunger, calorie intake is lower than the demand; but there are also metabolic disorder. Metabolic disorder that occurs in cancer kaheksia influenced the release of cytokines kaheksia nd other triggering factors produced by the tumor and the body itself.
NUTRITION FOR CANCER PREVENTION OF THE GUT
As we realize there are several factors that together determine how people choose their food, among others:
• Pleasure and displeasure (food like and dislike)
• habits (food habits)
• The purchasing power and availability of food (purchasing power and food availability)
• Self-actualization (selt actualization)
• Religion
• Psychological
• Consideration of nutrition and health
The main task of the colon (large intestine) as one of the digestive tract, other than food waste storage areas which will be issued, is also a place of absorption of water, electrolytes, and a variety of bile acids. If the function is disrupted colon will result in residual nutrient absorption disorders that are not absorbed by the small intestine.
Some precautions that can be done to inhibit the formation of cancer cells is the pattern of life (behavioral) health, among others, by adjusting your diet everyday.
Nutritional diet balanced with energy, protein, iron, zinc, vitamin A plays a role in maintaining immunity. Lack of nutrients that will paralyze the immune system and ultimately the body is unable to stem the carcinogens (cancer-forming cells).
Consuming foods with low fat content and high fiber can inhibit the occurrence of cancer. In addition to harmful substances, the nutritional content of certain foods there are nutrients that serve as antikarsinogen substances, ie substances that are protective (protecting a person who consumes the incidence of cancer).
Some types of food that contain antioxidants to stimulate the immune include fiber, beta-carotene, vitamin C, vitamin R, selenium, and other vitamins that fight free radicals, present in food that belong to this group:
• Fibers of vegetable food that can be ingested is important to draw the water surrounding the blood vessels, thereby soften the stool and promote an efficient spending through the intestines. Food sources containing fiber are whole grains, skin and flesh of fruits and vegetables (cabbage, cauliflower, spinach, etc.).
• Beta-carotene is found in many yellow vegetables such as carrots, sweet potatoes.
• Vitamin C is stored in many fruits such as oranges, guava, etc..
• Vitamin E contained in vegetable oils, corn, cereals, green leafy vegetables, fruits.
• Selenium is found in meat, shellfish, cereals.
• Folic acid can be obtained from the consumption of green vegetables (broccoli, spinach, asparagus), grains, liver, peas, beans.
• Calcium plays a role in the process of proliferation (proliferation) of cells in the mucosal lining of the colon (large intestine) human, therefore the input of calcium (Ca), which is high enough to reduce the occurrence of colon cancer. This substance is widely available in milk, yogurt, cheese, spinach, broccoli.
• Vitamin D in the active form can inhibit cancer cell proliferation, we get a lot of butter, milk, egg yolks, liver, rice, fish.
• Zinc are widely found in animal foods such as meat, chicken, eggs, grains, bread, milk.
• Alkylglyserol in shark oil, shark cartilage, is an angiogenesis factor that prevents the formation of new blood in the spread of cancer cells.
• Omage 3 derived from fish oil.
• Some plant extracts such as bromelain (pineapple), garlic, onions, lentils, and shiitake mushrooms.
A Few Things to Look For and Avoid:
• Heating / cooking vegetables for too long in a high temperature.
• Frying foods can lead to substance trans fatty acids.
• Repeated use of oil / cooking contain free radicals such as peroxides, epioksida which are carcinogenic and mutagenic, transforming normal cells into malignant.
• Food contaminated by the fungus Aspergillus flavus that produces aflatoxin on nuts such as rotten, cheese expired, is also carcinogenic.
• When cooking meat, will form a compound HCA (heterocyclic amines amines) which formed during the process of browning / browning, the fewer HCAs formed more healthy meat to eat.
• Grilling food is better than frying.
• Boil slowly with gradual heat, steam, cook in oven, practically does not produce HCA, so it is highly recommended.
• Restrict intake of red meat to less than 3x per week, instead we can eat white meat such as fish, poultry, chicken.
• Increased consumption of vegetables and fruits up to 5 times a day, consuming low-calorie vegetables but contain lots of fiber such as salad of cucumber, tomato, sprouts, cabbage. Vegetables that contain natural antioxidants (carrots, broccoli) may be taken more frequently, if necessary, made juice.
• Increase fiber intake by eating foods containing whole cereals (corn, oatmeal, green beans) or gelatin, fro, grass jelly, basil, and seaweed.
• Label packaged foods need to be considered to look at the nutrients, especially fats.
• Consumption of beverages such as green tea, soy milk, turmeric, tamarind, it can be done to obtain an efficacious phytochemical content.
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There are two risk factors related to the emergence of high blood pressure (hypertension) which can not be controlled, age and family history of disease (genetics). However, you can still intervene against other risk factors by making smarter choices, such as physically active, reducing sodium intake, and eating a healthy and balanced menu.
In addition, you also can lower the risk of hypertension in a different way that is a natural drink. Here is a 6 (six) drinks that may contribute to decreased blood pressure, especially in combination with a healthy diet and regular exercise.
1. Low-fat milk
How it works: Calcium deficiency has long been associated with high blood pressure. High calcium intake can help lower high blood pressure. But keep in mind, it is very important to choose the right type of milk for best results. Low-fat milk is very rich in calcium than full fat milk. Modest amount of fat can help you absorb calcium more easily.
Suggestion: As part of the ritual healthful, three servings of low fat milk shown to reduce systolic blood pressure.
2. Rosella flower tea
How it works: Like the pomegranate juice, rosella flower (hibiscus) contain bioactive phytochemicals that act as a natural ACE inhibitor. One study showed that roselle tea is very effective in lowering blood pressure as captopril - a drug commonly used to treat hypertension and heart failure.
Suggestion: In one widely publicized study, three servings of hibiscus tea can lower systolic blood pressure significantly prehypertension subjects. Drink three cups a day for maximum results mendaptkan.
3. Pomegranate juice
How it works: ACE is an enzyme that increases blood pressure by creating a protein called angiotensin II, which causes blood vessels to contract. Pomegranate juice acts as a natural ACE inhibitors, similar to the type of drug commonly prescribed to treat hypertension and heart failure.
In one case mentioned, pomegranate juice can reduce the ACE by 36 percent and lowered systolic blood pressure as well. Even some recent studies indicate significantly, the benefits of pomegranate to reduce arterial plaque (up to 30 percent) and increases blood flow to the heart.
Suggestion: Jonny Bowden, one nutritionist recommended to drink six ounces (177 milliliters) of pomegranate juice every day without a sweetener.
4. Cranberry juice
How it works: Cranberries and cranberry juice has anti-inflammatory and powerful antioxidant that helps prevent and reduce damage in blood vessels, thus preventing an increase in blood pressure are undesirable. In addition, cranberry juice can help reduce blood pressure by dilating blood vessels and improve blood flow.
Suggestion: There is no standard recommendation to consume cranberry juice as part of the daily regimen.
5. Water
How it works: Drinking water is a simple, inexpensive, healthy and most effective way to help lower blood pressure. Chronic dehydration causes the blood vessels contract so that makes the heart work harder, and ultimately lead to spikes in blood pressure.
Tip: Most people probably have often heard the advice that said to drink eight glasses per day. But for a more personalized approach, can be adjusted to your weight. How: weight divided by two (but in the form of an ounce). For example, people with a weight of 150-pounds, or about 68 kg of water intake must meet needs at least 75 ounces or about 2 liters per day.
6. Bit juice
How it works: The fruit bits are a good source of potassium and folate, two substances that are important to regulate blood pressure. Selian it, fruit bits also mengadung nitrate, which is converted to nitrite when absorbed by the body. Nitrite efficacious create muscle tissue to relax and reduce blood flow. Fruit bits can naturally help the health of blood vessel function and against homocysteine, which can damage blood vessels.
Suggestion: Some research indicates consumption of one or two cups of beet juice every day can lower blood pressure significantly in the short amount of time that is approximately one hour after ingestion. British study also states that beet juice is as effective as tablets nitrate in controlling hypertension.
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Although there are many ways diet can help lose weight, but some of them are considered less effective because it makes you feel less hunger and food intake.
Running a slimming program does not mean that you should reduce your intake of fast food or even eat. If you want to slim the healthy way and not painful, try the following strategies:
1. More to chew
Studies show that the longer time you spend to chew, the less amount of calories you consume. Chewing longer prevent a person to over eat by giving the brain more time to receive signals from a full stomach. It is not only good for digestion, but also helps in limiting your portion sizes. Try to chew your food 35 to 50 times in the mouth.
2. Do not miss breakfast
Dense as any activity or work, you should squeeze in time for breakfast. Remember, your body is not the brain. The body needs to refuel several times each day. If you skip breakfast, you will feel so hungry at lunch time so you tend to overeat or may choose unhealthy foods. Skipping breakfast can slow down the metabolic processes in the body.
3. Concentrating on the food
How many times have you reprimanded by parents not to speak, read or watch TV while eating? Reprimand is not without reason. Because, when you eat while talking or watching television, your brain will not focus on the amount of food you consume and you are more likely to consume more food.
4. Do not cook too long
Cooking food for too long will kill or reduce the amount of nutrients. And when you're not getting enough nutrients, you will not feel satisfied and start looking for an unhealthy snack. To overcome this, try eating more raw foods such as salads, and avoid using the microwave.
5. Consumption of fruit before eating
Encouraged to eat fruit at least 30 minutes before a heavy meal. In this way, the fruit will be digested quickly. Eat fruit when stomach is empty will help detoxify and supply more energy to lose weight.
6. Little to eat, but often
Ideally, you should eat 5-6 times per day. Eat more often better to keep your metabolism to keep working at higher levels throughout the day. But, do not use this rule as an excuse to overeat.
7. Stop eating after 8 pm
Stop eating after 8 pm through is the best way to prevent the habit of snacking in the middle of the night. If you find it difficult to apply it, try drinking a cup of tea or brush your teeth after dinner, and switch your mind off of eating.
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