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Natural ways to prevent oral cancer
In the US, over 53000 adults suffer from oral cancer and are one of the most common types of cancer in men. Men are more vulnerable to get diagnosed with it. As per the studies, antioxidants such as vitamin A, C, E, green tea, curcumin, etc act as natural chemotherapeutic agents that prevent it from occurring in the first place.
Symptoms of oral cancer
To prevent oral cancer, one must know about the symptoms too. Some of the symptoms of oral cancer are:
- Patches or lining on the mouth
- Mouth ulcers that stay for a long time
- Lumps or thickening of the mouth
- Jaw pain or stiffness
- A sore throat that stays for a really long time
- Painful throat
- A feeling that something is stuck in your throat
Causes
The causes of this deadly disease involve:
- DNA mutation in mouth or lips leads to abnormal cell growth in that area.
- Consuming tobacco(chewing or smoking)
- Long term exposure to UV rays
- A sexually transmitted human papillomavirus (HPV) virus
- Alcohol
HOW CAN WE PREVENT ORAL CANCER?
Amongst the various natural preventive ways of oral cancer, the most natural and effective way is to avoid consumption of tobacco, be it smoking or chewing of tobacco infused products. Tobacco consumption is the leading cause of cancer.
REDUCE YOUR TOBACCO AND ALCOHOL INTAKE
Smoking can be very addictive and is also hard to let go, but one must understand that it will do no good for one’s health. Even if you are not an active smoker, passive smoking is also harmful to you. Not only tobacco but also alcohol consumption imparts a high risk of developing oral cancer. Alcohol jeopardizes the body’s ability to breakdown the cancer defense mechanism.
People who have 3-5 drinks each day are at a higher risk of getting oral cavity cancer. Everything is better in moderation, and also prevention is better than cure.
READ THE LABELS BEFORE YOU BUY
While buying any food products, make sure you read their labels perfectly because many times, products have cancer-inducing substances in it.
GET VACCINATED WITH HUMAN PAPPILOMA VIRUS.
As surprising it is, one can easily get infected with human papillomavirus if he/she is sexually active. Therefore one must get vaccinated with it. Scientists are hoping that, with vaccines readily available, it could reduce the possibility of people acquiring you.
KEEP YOURSELF PROTECTED FROM THE SUN
The sun gives out a lot of radiation which is the leading cause of cancer, with global warming and climate change at its peak, the ozone layer is melting which makes us even more vulnerable to the harmful solar radiations.
HAVE REGULAR CHECKUPS
They say that an apple a day keeps the doctor away, but one should not take it literally, make sure that you are getting regular checkups so that even if the cancer is detected, it can be treated at early stages.
PROBIOTIC AND SUPPLEMENTS
The most effective way to prevent oral cancer from happening is to make sure that you are having correct amounts of pro-biotic rich foods as well as supplements since they kick start the body’s metabolism and immune system, this helps in building a strong defense mechanism of the body.
There is also a pre assumption that certain elements in certain foods can actually trigger the cancer cells.
CONSUME VITAMINS AND MINERALS
Although cancer has little to no relation with your nutrition, it is always better to have it so that your body can withstand high amounts of chemicals that we put in during the treatment of oral cancer.
Along with the consumption of vitamins and minerals, one can also add antioxidant therapy with it for additional benefits.
MEDITATION
Certain people have this belief that meditation can enhance the body’s healing power. People also have special meditation centers that specialize in cancer cure. These centers accept all types of cancer in the early stages.
Although there is no scientific proof of this, many people have acknowledged its efficiency and positive effects on their health.
MEDICINAL PLANTS
The use of medicinal plants like neem and tulsi is being been used for ages for various natural treatments. These plants also have anti-cancer properties and can easily be bought from the market as well as can be grown at home. However, make sure you consult your doctor before it’s consumption.
Neem is available in many forms, like in oils, tablets, and various powders. In India, the tulsi plant is considered sacred, It has many uses, and the study has shown that it also has a huge impact on the prevention of oral cancer.
Author Bio:
Emylee is a wellness lifestyle writer. She loves sharing her thoughts and personal experiences related to natural remedies, yoga and fitness through her writing. She currently writes for How To Cure. She can connect with others experiencing health concerns and help them through their recovery journeys through natural remedies.