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Irritable Bowel Syndrome IBS

Irritable bowel syndrome is a disorder characterized most commonly by cramping, abdominal pain, bloating, constipation, and diarrhea. IBS causes a great deal of discomfort and distress, but it does not permanently harm the intestines and does not lead to a serious disease, such as cancer. Most people can control their symptoms with diet, stress management, and prescribed medications. For some people, however, IBS can be disabling. They may be unable to work, attend social events, or even travel short distances.

Constipation

Constipation is simply the inability to discharge digested food from the colon. Constipation can be a very painful condition, accompanied by stomach cramps, bloating, and pain sitting or standing. At its worst, fecal impaction or a blocked colon could result.

Colon Cancer Causes and Prevention

If curing colon cancer is very difficult, it is quite contrary to prevent it. In fact, the majority of cancers of the rectum and colon could be prevented through regular checkup (examination or inspection), healthy lifestyle (eating healthy foods, regular colon cleansing, exercise, etc.), and chemoprevention.

Recommended alternative and natural treatments for colon cancer

It was once believed that a high fiber diet protects the colon by reducing the time any harmful carcinogens that are present in the stool are in contact with the intestinal wall. There have since been conflicting reports on this, but most health professionals still recommend a high fiber, low fat diet. A high fat diet has a strong link with colon cancer.

The Difference Between Colon and Intestinal Cancer

Many people have a problem distinguishing colon and intestinal cancer. Colon cancer is cancer strictly of the large intestine while intestinal cancer can affect any part of the intestine such as the ileum, duodenum and jujenum. These are all parts of the small intestine. Intestinal cancer has more to do with the small intestines.

The Link Between Red Meat, Diet, BMI and Cancer Plus Other Cancer Risks

A report issued by UK based World Center Research Fund last year suggested a link between red meat and cancer, and that eating processed meats like bacon or sausage every day ups your risk of bowel cancer by 63%. Processed meat was one of the bad guys of the report, but others included diet and lifestyle choices (smoking and alcohol consumption to name a few) that could increase the risk of this type of cancer. The report also included evidence that tied extra weight to six different types of cancer.

3 New Alternative Colon Cancer Treatment Options

Early detection of colon cancer helps in curing the disease. The disease itself is mostly diagnosed through colonoscopy. Surgery is the main treatment for this disease according conventional medicine, although a number of colon cancer treatment options are available these days through alternative medicine.

Reduce Your Risk With Omega 3 Fatty Acids and Fish Oil Supplements

Breast Cancer – Reduce Your Risk With Omega 3 Fish Oil Supplements

Cancer is second to heart disease as a cause of death in the USA. For women breast and colorectal cancer are the second most common causes of death among cancer sufferers. Studies suggest that using Omega 3 fish oil supplements can reduce the risk of cancer.

Research into dietary factors affecting cancer has shown that a higher consumption of fish over meat can reduce the possibility of developing these cancers. This result was attributed to the Omega 3 fatty acids present in fish.

Natural healing : vitamin D made from the sun

For years now we have been exhorted to avoid the sun, to cover up and to use sun screen so we can avoid getting skin cancer. However unfortunately it looks as though we have thrown the baby out with the bathwater. We desperately need some sun on our skin to make vitamin D, and a lot more of it than the doctors and health people have been recommending for a long time.

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