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Cancer is a dreaded disease that strikes without warning. There are no proven cancer-causing agents, nor a specific cure. Hence, in this case, prevention is better than cure. Irrespective of the type of cancerPrecautions and lifestyle changes can significantly reduce the risk. Experts often advise turning to an ayurvedic diet for cancer. This diet includescertain herbs with anti-cancer propertiesthat do not have any side-effect. We list 6 of the popular ones-
Garlic
The abundant anti-cancer properties of garlic make it a go-to food supplement for cancer patients. Garlic contains organosulfur compounds like S-Allylcysteine with antioxidant and cholesterol-lowering properties. This compound actively suppresses the progression of cancer by disrupting the cell cycle of the mutating and cancer cells. Selenium found in garlic is effective in preventing premalignant lesions, i.e., abnormal tissues which can develop cancer. Garlic is endowed with anti-proliferative properties which inhibit the development of cancer by killing the growing carcinogenic cells. Another compound, Diallyltrisulfide, found in garlic is effective against the colon cancer cells.
Ginger
Ginger has been used in India since a long time to cure ailments like fever, cold, nausea and menstrual pain. The constituents of ginger effectively obstruct the growth of different types of cancer. Ginger extracts have been known to have chemopreventive properties, thus are beneficial in destroying cancer cells. Ginger has reportedly been extremely useful in preventing and treating gastrointestinal cancer. Zerumbe, a compound derived from ginger, shows anti-tumour and anti-inflammatory properties. This inhibits the division and growth of gastric cancer cells. Also, Gingerol, a pungent constituent of ginger, arrests the growth of pancreatic cancer and liver cancer.
Indian Gooseberry
Popularly called amla, Indian gooseberry is rich in antioxidants that boost the immune system and healing process of cells. Extracts of amla can repress tumours and have proapoptotic properties that trigger the death of cancer cells. The polyphenol enriched extracts are toxic to ovarian and breast cancer cells, thus inhibit their proliferation. Packed with the potent antioxidant, ellagic acid, amla helps in preventing the onset of breast and prostate cancer.
Periwinkle
The common name of periwinkle in India is Sadabahar and Nayantra. The roots, stem, leaves, flowers and extracts of periwinkle have been used in Ayurveda since ages to treat diabetes, bleeding, and insect stings. The alkaloids in periwinkle are used in modern medicine as immunosuppressive and anti-tumour agents. These alkaloids are critical components of chemotherapy. These alkaloids arrest cell growth and cause the death of cancer cells. The common name of periwinkle in India is Sadabahar and Nayantra. The roots, stem, leaves, flowers and extracts of periwinkle have been used in Ayurveda since ages to treat diabetes, bleeding, and insect stings. The alkaloids in periwinkle are used in modern medicine as immunosuppressive and anti-tumour agents. These alkaloids are critical components of chemotherapy. These alkaloids arrest cell growth and cause the death of cancer cells.
Saffron
Turmeric
- Financial Security: The treatment and related expenses of this dreaded disease can financially drain the patients and their families. A cancer insurance policy takes care of the financial needs and exigencies arising from the treatment.
- Low- premium: Cancer insurance policies come with low and affordable premiums but give high coverage.
- Full Coverage: Cancer insurance covers all stages of cancer, from diagnosis to recovery, and ensures compensation at every step.
- Premium waiver: When diagnosed with cancer, be it minor or major, the premium is waived off in cancer insurance. However, the coverage remains unaffected and continues until the complete plan term.
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