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Ayurveda can help Cure Cancer Patients!

CANCER has always been with us. All living organisms are susceptible to cancer, and the more complex the organism, higher the risk of cancer. A great many pressures (due to life forces, environmental forces) on the cells push them toward malignant neoplasm transformation. Our cells turn malignant constantly, and normally our immunity (Jeevan Shakti: Life forces) eliminates them. It is imperative to maintain our immunity in good working order and to know how to reduce cancer risks. There are certain ayurvedic herbs used by the tribal people of Chhattisgarh for an easy and natural defense against cancer growth. It is really a matter of research. In Ramayana, few crude drugs (viz. Sanjivani, Sandhani, Sawarndkarani, Vishalyakarni) , are said to be the most effective plants for curing the human diseases in various ways. The herbal State Chhattisgarh is filled with nature’s wonderful gift often called natural tribal resources. These are what make human life possible on the tribal planet. It is the mystery and wonder of nature that even cancer patient sustains life here.

The Ayurvedic words for abnormal Cancer like growths were based on type and location, and were assigned names in a similar fashion. Granthi, Arbuda, Gulma, Asthila, Balmika, Shaluka are some of the words which were used. The Ayurvedic words ‘Tridosaja’/ ‘Sannipataja’ abnormal growth is used to indicate the malignant stage of the neoplasm; the word ‘Vataja’ or ‘Pittaja’ or ‘Kaphaja’ or a combination of any two of them (e.g. Vata-Pittaja or Vata-Kaphaja or Pitta-Kaphaja) is used to signify a benign neoplasm. Ayurveda explains that a malignant abnormal growth, or Tridosaja neoplasm, is one in which all the three major bodily control systems—Vata, Pitta and Kapha—which should have mutual coordination for normal functioning of the body, are out of control.

At the time of Atreya and Dhanwantari (7th century BC), surgery was considered the best method of treatment. They found that the herbal medical treatments against cancer, either in the form of Granthi or Arbuda, were beneficial only in the beginning stage. Nonetheless, they recorded a group of successful treatments for use against Gulma and neoplasm of individual organs. Vagabhata (8th. century AD), a well-known Buddhist physician, have introduced some new understandings and a new medical approach to the treatment of cancer. The Siddhas (7th. to 13th. century AD) made powerful contributions to the field of medicine. Especially the science which became incorrectly known as “Alchemy,” but which was actually medicine making based upon their theories of the pharmacology of toxic materials, is the contribution which brought about a revolutionary change in the medical history of Ayurveda. As a consequence of their contributions, cancer was considered no longer incurable, if it was treated in the early stages.

The Chakradatta composed by Chakrapani (10th. century AD), the Sarangadhara Samhita by Sarangadhara (14th. century AD), the Bhavaprakasha Samhita by Bhavamisra (15th. century AD), the Satmya Darpan Samhita by Viswanath (16th. century AD), the Vaisajya Ratnavali by B. Sen Gupta (18th. century AD), the Rasatarangini by Sadananda Sharma (19th. century AD) etc. are the Ayurvedic texts of internal medicine. These texts contain numerous well tested remedies based on ‘alchemy’ for internal and external cancers. Certain poisonous plants, heavy metals (such as mercury and Arsenic), minerals, and animal products were found very useful in cancers when they were prepared by the process of alchemy, using various methods to alter the strong poisons and render them harmless. Their extensive research in this field focused on the idea of ‘Rasayana,’ or immunotherapy, the term that focused on longevity. With the intention of promoting long life and good health, the doctors studying Rasayana therapies concentrated on the unique nature of certain plants and minerals which stimulated the body tissues to create extraordinary immunity against many forms of disease. Working in this field, ancient alchemists were proud to introduce some effective remedies for external and internal cancers.”

Here is a modified anti-cancer formula. It was introduced by Vagabhata in the 13th century, in the 24th chapter of his book Rasayana Samucchaya. Purified mercury is processed with tanduliyam juice (Amaranthus polyganus), Punarnava root (Boerhavia diffusa), Naga Bala (a variety of Sida cordifolia), aloe Vera, Bala (Sida cordifolia), and cow urine. This processed mercury is further potentates with Tinospora cordifolia and Semicarpus anacordium (Bhallataka). This powerful mercury is further be fortified with addition of Kanchanara Guggul. One such preparation is Amrita Guggul. The preparation should be used along with Panch Gavya Ghrita and Maker-Sanjivani.

Potential risk of Ayurvedic Treatment?

Some Panch Karma procedures of Ayurveda, such as Rakta Mokshana (blood-letting), and Vamana (induced vomiting), have not been shown to have any benefit and can lead to serious medical complications. Unsupervised Langhana (Fasting) and Virechana (purging) can speed up degenerative processes in cancer patients. There is very little known about Ayurvedic herbal medicines. The Ayurvedic treatment for Cancer should be done under expert supervision of at least additional fully qualified ayurvedic doctor. Get scientific assess about ayurvedic treatment at www.sanjivaniwellness.org

References

1. Cancer as a Special Case. In Fight & Win the Ailments of Modern Era with Ayurvedic Treatment. The Ayush Samiti, Bhilai 2008 India

2. http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/ayurvedaonline/message/13325

3. http://blog.360.yahoo.com/blog-sYQmtxgyYqRyT3hju1OIvEohMw--?cq=1&p=190

About the Author

Hon. President of AYUSH Academy of Ayurvedic Medical Sciences & Fellow of French Association of Medical Yoga. Double graduated in Basic Sciences, Ayurveda with Modern Medicine and Surgery both from Sagar & Ravi Shanker Universities. A teacher, researcher, an author of two scientific books on Ayurveda & Yoga; On editorial board of several journals including Global Ayurveda & Light on Ayurveda Journal. Currently head of Panch Karma Clinic on Neuro-Muscular Diseases in Bhilai.
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Acid-Alkaline Cancer Cure-Can an Alkaline Diet Cure Your Cancer

Can this mean a cure for cancer?

A recent report from Johns Hopkins School of Medicine offers some new light exposing many fallacies of current day cancer treatment. This prestigious center of learning released a report that will have the major drug companies and many health care providers in a panic. Billions are spent every year treating cancer patients.

At present the treatment options for cancer patients generally include three choices:

1.     Chemotherapy: This treatment method requires the administration of a variety of different drugs—depending on the type of cancer being treated. The drugs are administered to kill the cancer cells. But healthy cells are also killed.

2.     Radiation: This method is available from two sources: external machines and radioactive material placed near the tumor. Good and bad cells are cremated.

3.     Surgery: Involves the removal of the diseased tissue entirely. But getting every diseased cell is a challenge.

Here's what John's Hopkins says about these treatments: When the body has too much toxic burden from chemotherapy and radiation the immune system is either compromised or destroyed, hence the person can succumb to various kinds of infections and complications…Chemotherapy and radiation can cause cancer cells to mutate and become resistant and difficult to destroy. Surgery can also cause cancer cells to spread to other sites.

The Evils of the Western Diet

Many health care providers are taking a long, hard look at the many diseases that afflict the U.S. population. Research done here and overseas gives us a glimpse of just what is going on. It has become a well-known fact that the so called "Western Diet" is causing a multitude of health care issues.

It began in the late 1800s with the Industrial Revolution when manufactured canned goods and soda pop gained public popularity. Pre-packaged, prepared foods line the grocery store shelves today. Read the labels—they contain many of the harmful ingredients that are adding to the further destruction of our immune systems.

It is a known fact in the medical community that the human body is alkaline in nature, but our current Western diet tends toward the acid side. Acidic foods include most meats, fruits and a few vegetables. Sugar is at the root of many of our problems as are most of the white foods like potatoes, rice and white flour. Cancer feeds and thrives on sugar.

Here's a quick review of why acidic foods are harming us:

• Research by micro-biologists indicates that excess acid in the blood is destroying our immune systems. In the case of diabetes, scientist believe that acidic blood causes the insulin-producing cells in the pancreas to either reduce insulin output or shut it down. Acids may be preventing the body cells from accepting the energy-giving glucose that is metabolized (converted) from sugar (sucrose).
• Most fruits contain fructose, a form of sugar that bypasses the normal process of metabolism so it has little benefit as an energy source. Instead the excess fructose is pumped into the liver where it is converted into triglycerides (fat). Watch out for High Fructose Corn Syrup—a cheap sugar substitute. It's in many prepared foods and soft drinks. HFCS is a major player in weight gain.
• We are given an immune system at birth. What we do to it from that point on is an individual choice. What makes the most sense is to feed it what it needs—a balanced, alkaline diet.

From a Cancer Survivor

As a cancer survivor, I have been making a very serious effort to maintain my alkaline balance. I have virtually eliminated most sugar intake and I do read the labels on processed foods. A diagnosis of cancer need not be a death sentence. Keep a sharp eye on what you eat and drink. I invite you to visit my blog. While it is directed toward reversing diabetes, I have two posts that will be of specific interest to you. One provides detailed information on an alkaline diet and the other is a review of the stunning revelations of the Johns Hopkins report. All the best! See you on the other side.

Alkaline Diet

Johns Hopkins Report

About the Author

Don Penven/Brandywine is a freelance writer and commercial photographer based in Raleigh and Morehead City, NC