19 Home Remedies for Colon Cancer

Your colon is the last part of your large intestine and the last part of your digestive tract. When the cancer is first developing, you get what is called adenomatous polyps. Adenomatous polyps are non-cancerous lumps that turn into colon cancer as time goes on.

 

Symptoms

There are a few symptoms that can really point out that you should see your doctor for colon cancer or for other underlying issues. Some of these symptoms are an unexplainable loss of weight, blood in your stool or rectal bleeding, constipation or diarrhea that lasts more than four weeks, feeling as though your bowel doesn’t fully empty, gas, abdominal pain and or cramps, and weakness.

 

Causes

It’s known that cancer happens anywhere when there’s a change in the cells’ DNA. There are a number of things can make a person more susceptible to Colon Cancer.

Older age, if you have had trouble with intestinal inflammation conditions, a combination of not enough fiber and too much fat in your diet, smoking, diabetes, alcoholism, radiation, obesity, and a family history of colon cancer can all increase your chances of getting it.

All of the things in the list of things can increase your chances of colon cancer can look rather scary, but there are things that you can do battle those and to lessen the symptoms if you do have it.

 

Home Remedies and Preventive Measures for Colon Cancer

1. Eat Healthily

You want to make sure you get plenty of fiber, especially if you’re battling constipation. You can find natural fiber in whole grains, fruits, and vegetables. Each fruit, veggies, and grain have different kinds of minerals and vitamins that are just good for you in general.

2. Healthy Weight

Keeping your body at a healthy weight can be a bit of an issue for a lot of people. Not only is it not good for your bones, but it also puts stress on your digestive tract. So if you are able to, it might be a bad idea to talk to your doctor about a weight loss or diet program.

 

3. Avoid Tobacco

Smoking is terrible for your body and can harm parts of your body that may seem surprising. When it comes to cancer, it is better safe than sorry. Also, do not use chewing tobacco. That worsens your chances of colon cancer more than smoking does.  

 

4. Alcohol in Moderation

Drinking is bad for your colon because your colon has to help process the toxin that you are pumping through your body. This is another case of better safe than sorry because alcohol can have negative effects on your body from your head to your intestines.

 

5. Aspirin

Studies have shown that aspirin in low doses can help to prevent colon cancer as well as other kinds. However, taking aspirin, or other NSAIDs in high amounts can cause other health problems.

 

6. Exercise

This could be linked to tip two, but it is also a good suggestion on its own. Exercise can help so many different things and it is known for helping to prevent various kinds of cancer.

7. Limit Meat

This is namely pointed at the processed meat of any kind and read meat. These two types of meat make it easy to get colon cancer. The less you eat the better. If you do eat red and or processed meats, try not to have more than three servings a week.

 

8. Vitamin D and Calcium

These two are known for lowering the chances of getting colon cancer. You can add them to your diet through various foods or you can get them through capsules. It is suggested that you try to ask your doctor about getting tested for a deficiency in either of these.

 

9. Do Not Over Do It

While you might have to take supplements for different vitamins, compounds, minerals, or what have you, it is best that you do not take too much. This is something that people tend to run into and it can cause more harm than good. Listen to the directions on the bottle or the instructions from your doctor, and the pills and/or supplements should help you like they are meant to.

 

10. Limit Sugars and Fats

Limiting the number of fats you eat can help you as well. Not only will this help you from putting on weight with bad fats, it can help to prevent colon cancer as well. Cutting back on sugar helps in the same way that limiting fats does. Rather than cane sugar, try something like Stevia.

 

11. More Garlic

Garlic does not only keep vampires at bay. This  natural ingredient also repairs cells, stops the activation and formation of things that bring cancer, slow/stop cell death, and builds your immune system.

12. Omega-3

Different kinds of fish and flax oil are good for treating colon cancer because they all have omega-3  in them. Omega three possesses anti-inflammatory compounds that can cause cancer.

 

13. Olive Oil

Olive oil helps to line your intestines, builds more enzymes, and it also lessens bile acid. You can add olive oil to your diet and even replace butter or margarine with it in most recipes.

 

14. Ginseng

This herb can be drunk as a tea to help slow and sometimes stop the reproduction of colon cancer cells. This tactic has been used for generations. Drink this tea as often as you like to prevent colon cancer.

 

15. Selenium

This substance is known for stopping and kills colon cancer cells. You can find easily enough in whole grains, garlic and onions, fish, brazil nuts, sunflower seeds, and mushrooms. Add more of these foods to your diet to lower your chances of getting colon cancer.

 

16. Herbs

There are a handful of herbs that stop the spreading of cancer cells and they are all easy to get. Look into garlic, rosemary, ginger, sage, turmeric, spearmint, thyme, and peppermint. You can add these to your diet or you can get some in teas.

17. Green Tea

Green tea has a lot of compounds that gold mines for battling free radicals and lessening the chances of getting cancer. The antioxidants in green tea can help to stop the spread and/or progression of cancer cells. Add a cup or two of green tea to your daily diet.

 

18. Blueberries

Blueberries, like green tea, have a load of antioxidants that can stop the growth of cancer cells and build your immune system. Both of these props can help to limit your chances of getting cancer.

 

19. Spinach

This plant is good high in fiber and can help with the constipation you might suffer with as a side effect of the colon cancer. Other dark leafy greens can also have similar results.

Which of these changes will you implement in your diet and life? Comment below!

References

https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/colon-cancer/symptoms-causes/syc-20353669  

http://www.integrativecanceranswers.com/8-steps-for-fighting-colon-cancer-naturally/

https://www.onlymyhealth.com/how-to-treat-colon-cancer-naturally-1406031947

https://www.cdc.gov/cancer/colorectal/basic_info/prevention.htm

https://www.cancer.gov/types/colorectal/patient/colorectal-prevention-pdq

https://siteman.wustl.edu/prevention/take-proactive-control/8-ways-to-prevent-colon-cancer/

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2947820/