Breast Cancer Awareness Month: Eat Garlic To Keep Breast Cancer At Bay

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October is observed as breast cancer awareness month aiming on spreading the awareness about the disease, focusing more on promoting effective management and treatment. There are many researches going on in the field and most of them come out successfully with ray of hope. Experts at Patanjali Yogpeeth, which is the World’s largest Yoga and Ayurvedic center, recommends women to stick on to ayurvedic therapies to manage or prevent the disease.

According to Dr. Ketan Mahajan, Sr Physician of Patanjali Yogpeeth, every woman should consider treatment such as yoga and meditation for the overall wellbeing of mind, body and soul. Herbs like brahmi, geloe, honey, allovera, multhi and others helps in regeneration of damaged cells.

On the basis of latest researches, Ayurvedic experts suggest that garlic, which is considered as world’s healthiest herb, is useful in treating cancer including breast cancer. Ayurvedic physician and botanist, Acharya Balkrishna says ”Since the medieval times, garlic is used as a very helpful herb to cure several diseases due to its medicinal properties. Inclusion of supportive herbs and spices in one’s diet nourishes the body and flushes out the cancerous cells and detoxify the body.”

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Garlic, which belongs to the Allium class of bulb-shaped plants, is rich in sulfur, arginine, oligosaccharides, flavonoids, and selenium. Here are some reasons why Ayurveda recommends garlic for the prevention and management of cancer.

Anti- tumerogenic
Allium vegetables, including garlic, has antiproliferative activity on tumor cells, which mainly work through induction of apoptosis and alterations of the cell cycle. This makes garlic and other organosulfur compounds act as cancer-preventive agents.

Effective inhibition
Garlic and its organic allyl sulfur components are proved to be effective inhibitors of the cancer process. The most interesting fact is that the action of garlic is not limited to any particular tissue or to a specific carcinogen. A reduction in the activation of cancer-causing substances is the main property.

Enhance DNA repair
Proper DNA repair mechanism is very important in preventing and managing cancer, including breast cancer. Garlic extracts are proved to be effective in promoting the proper functioning of the cell DNA repair mechanism.

Free radical scavenging
Free radicals are one of the major culprits while considering cancer. Allium vegetables, including garlic helps in destroying these harmful free radicals, which will in turn contribute to a healthy body system.

Reduce cell proliferation
Excess proliferation of cells is what we call cancer. Using garlic regularly is found to be effective in controlling the cell proliferation. This study points towards a hopeful future to those who are trying to manage breast cancer.

Induce cell death
To keep the proper balance of the body, formation and destruction of cells should with a balance. There are many studies to support and promote the regular intake of allium vegetables to prevent and manage cancer growth by inducing cell death.

Since garlic preparations vary, determining the exact dietary supplement amount to decrease cancer risk is difficult. According to the World Health Organization, recommendation for adults is a daily dose of 2 to 5 g of fresh garlic (approximately one clove), 0.4 to 1.2 g of dried garlic powder, 2 to 5 mg of garlic oil, 300 to 1,000 mg of garlic extract, or other formulations that are equal to 2 to 5 mg of allicin.

Disclaimer: The information provided in this article is for general informational and educational purposes only and is not intended as a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or a qualified healthcare provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition.