Natural Cancer Fighters

Nearly 12 million people living in the United States today were diagnosed with cancer at some point in their lives; some are undergoing active treatment and others are living cancer free. Most of us know at least one person with cancer, I know I do. All over the world people are affected. For example according to the latest WHO data published in April 2011 Breast Cancer Deaths in Grenada reached 11 or 2.22% of total deaths. The age adjusted Death Rate is 23.30 per 100,000 of population ranks Grenada #23 in the world. In Jamaica, the local cancer registry which records all cancers diagnosed in the Kingston and St Andrew area reports that the age-standardized Prostate Cancer incidence for the period 2003-2007 was 78. 1/100 000/ year making it by far the leading cancer affecting men in Jamaica .Cancer is the uncontrolled growth of abnormal cells in the body. Cancerous cells are also called malignant cells. There is so much I can say about cancer ,but one thing The National Cancer Institute estimates that roughly one-third of all cancer deaths may be diet related.

 For example:

Grapes:
Studies have shown they may keep cancer cells from growing and inhibit tumors, according to the American Institute for Cancer Research. A plant chemical called resveratrol, an antioxidant and anti-inflammatory, hides in grape skins – especially purple and red ones.  

Tomatoes :
Tomatoes get their bright red color from an antioxidant called lycopene, which can protect cells from damage and kill those that aren’t growing properly, Doyle says. They also may protect skin from cancer “by absorbing UV light,” says Wilhelm Stahl, Ph.D., professor and antioxidant researcher at the University of Dusseldorf in Germany.

For stomach, mouth, breast skin Broccoli ,Kale and cabbage may help fight cancer. They  contain sulforaphane, which may keep cancer at bay by helping rid the body of carcinogens and inhibit the growth of cancer cells.

Garlic:
 Garlic contains unique antioxidant phytochemicals called allyl sulfides that “seem to intervene in several steps of the cancer process .

Tea:
Tea is full of antioxidants called catechins, which lab studies have found may stop growth of cancer cells and reduce the size of cancerous tumors. May help for breast, lung, skin and bladder cancers.

Flax seed:
Flax seed contains an antioxidant called lignans, which may help the body rid itself of carcinogens, and
omega-3 fatty acids,  believed to reduce inflammation and boost the body’s immune system.

Turmeric:
Turmeric contains the powerful polyphenol Curcumin that has been clinically proven to retard the growth of cancer cells causing prostrate cancer, melanoma , breast cancer, brain tumour, pancreatic cancer and leukemia amongst a host of others. 

Cinnamon:
A half teaspoon of cinnamon powder every day is all you need to keep cancer risk away. A natural food preservative, cinnamon is a source of iron and calcium. Useful in reducing tumour growth, it blocks the formation of new vessels in the human body. 

Refrence: www.lifescript.com, www.webmd.com, The Times of India

Below are foods have the ability to help stave off cancer and some can even help inhibit cancer cell growth or reduce tumor size. Please do your own research on these and other natural cancer  fighters.

Natural Chemical Peel Treatment

Good day my Wonderful followers, I see you and you and you...lol. Hope you guys are having a funtabulous day. Today I am posting another at home beauty secret I use. It's a chemical peel, I know the sound chemical peel may sound harsh, but this one is really awesome, I have had no irritation with it and great results. This treatment is great for acne prone skin.
First let me explain what a chemical peel is A chemical peel is a treatment technique used to improve and smooth the texture of the facial skin, a chemical solution causes the dead skin to eventually peel off. The regenerated skin is usually smoother and less wrinkled than the old skin. Some people seek professional help for Chemical peels , but here is my own at home peel. It has done wonders and I try to do this twice a week. Must continue. (Anyone allergic to aspirin should NOT try this)

What you will need?:
                                   1.) 5-12 Non coated Aspirin
                                   2.) One lemon (for juice)
                                   3.) Bowl
                                   4.) Cotton balls
                                   4.) 1tsp Baking Soda and 1tsp water, mix (neutralizer)

What to do? :
                       1.) Dissolve Aspirin into bowl with lemon until it turns into a paste
                       2.) Apply paste to face and leave on for 10 minutes
                       3.) Wash paste off with water
                       4.) Apply Baking Soda mix to face with cotton balls to neutralize the chemical peel process

Results Smooth, Clear Skin...Enjoy...:-) 

Baking Soda

For the Men

Some people think men spend less time taking care of their skin than women do. Guess what? That's not true...I strongly believe that most men are now as involved in keeping themselves physically attractive. And that is Great, to see a well groomed, clean dressed man. Taking care of himself...;-) Men should know that  good skin is a direct result of three things: their diet, the genetic lottery, and personal hygiene. 

Here is a little simple face treatment for the men for skin irritation after shaving.

Since Honey helps keep your skin moisturized.

What you need: Honey

What to do?:    1.)Spread pure honey on the skin after shaving to relieve irritation. 

                          2.)Remove with warm water after ten to fifteen minutes.

Simple right? Benefits for you men less irritation and Touchable for the person in your life..:-)

Enjoy.

 

 

A Quick Mixup

At the grocery store one beauty treatment I always have in my cart is lemons. (side note Somehow i definitely need a lemon tree growing in my back yard).As I mentioned in my post on lemons they contain a natural astringent and antibacterial agent that acts as an exfoliant to help remove dead skin cells faster and prevent clogged pores. And also lighten the dark spots caused by acne overtime. I have shown you how lemon and honey can be used by themselves, now lets do a mixup that your face will enjoy.

I have a small bowl containing honey and a few drops of fresh lemon at home. 

Honey helps keep your skin moisturized, and will help clear your skin if your acne is from bacterial problems.

I use the honey and lemon mix as a face mask. Making sure my face is clean first if i wore makeup that day then placing the mixture on my face and leaving it for 15-20 minutes and washing it off with warm water. Results....smooth..:-) Enjoy..:-)

What you need: Bowl,Honey and  one Lemon

What to do:    1.) Mix a few drops of lemon into bowl with honey. 

                        2.) Apply onto clean  face

                        3.) Leave on for 15-20 minutes