NATURAL CANCER TREATMENT; Mullatha, [Annona muricata]

 

NATURAL CANCER TREATMENT; Mullatha, [Annona muricata]

CANCER

Cancer, medically known as malignant neoplasm, refers to broad group various diseases, all involving unregulated cell growth.

According to WHO 2008 survey it is reported 12.7 million affected by cancer. By 2030 there would be a rise up to 22 million according to sources.

 

The most prevalent cancers are: lung cancer(1.3 million), gastric cancer(803,000), colon cancer (639,000), hepatocellular cancer (610,000) and breast cancer (519,000) .

ANNONA MURICATA

A natural remedy for cancer treatment with out any common side effects caused by chemotherapeutic drugs. It is ten thousand times more potent than normal chemotherapeutic drug. It have its effect on dividing cells that have cancer property but no effect on normal dividing cell.

It is commonly seen in areas of North America, South America and Caribbean and known to as by graviola, paw-paw, guanabana. Which is commonly known as soursop. In Kerala it is seen in areas of Trivandrum, Kollam and also is available in Lulu hypermarket, Kochi as soursop. Commonly it is known as mullatha.

Each part of the plant like leaves, stem, bark, seeds and fruits are used as anti cancer agent or as a cytotoxic agent. Leaves extract of annona muricata has proved to be used in breast cancer. Now a days doctors prescribe annona muricata fruit for various cancer especially prostrate cancer. Seeds have insecticidal action as well as cytotoxic action. It is  not only know for its cytotoxic activity but also for anti malarial, anti spasmodic, anti bacterial, anti amoebic, anti fungal, anti hypertensive, anti hyperglycemic and insecticidal action. It is also effective in Adriamycin resistant tumour.

For cancer patients adjuvant therapy with soursop fruit juice is most effective.

 

 

 

"IS GILBERT'S SYNDROME A JAUNDICE"

How can you differentiate Gilbert’s syndrome with Jaundice!!!  Is Gilbert’s Syndrome, a Jaundice?

 

Jaundice:

Jaundice is a condition in which the patients posses yellowish pigmentation in skin, mucous membrane, conjunctival membrane over the sclera and in urine, which is due to the hyperbilurubinemia^[1]. This hyperbilurubinemia cause increased levels of bilurubin extracellular fluid. Normal bilurubin level in body not exceeds 1 mg/dL but in case of jaundice it exceeds 1.8 mg/dL^[2].

Bilurubin is the by product of break down destruction of Red Blood Cells (RBC). The haemoglobin released from destructed RBC, splits into heame portion, which undergo chemical conversion and forms bilurubin^[3]. Unconjugated bilurubin in the blood is excreted by liver in the form bile. Liver excrete bilurubin in the form of bile.  Disturbance in normal metabolism and production in bilurubin results in jaundice ^[4].

Symptoms:

• conjunctival membrane over the sclera shows yellow pigmentation^[5].

• Yellow pigmentation in urine ^[6].

• Yellow skin ^[6].

• Yellow pigmentation inside mouth ^[6].

• Pale or clay coloured stool ^[6].

• Vomiting ^[6].

• Abdominal pain ^[6].

Diagnosis:

 

• Bilurubin blood test ^[6]: To check the bilurubin total (reference range 0.2-1.3mg/dL), bilurubin direct (reference range 0.0-0.25 mg/dL), bilurubin indirect (reference range 0.1-0.8mg/dL). If the range exceeds the reference range then the condition is hyperbilurubinemia.

• Hepatitis virus panel ^[6]: To look for liver infection, detect current or past information about hepatitis A, hepatitis B, hepatitis C through series blood test.

• Liver function test^[6]: To determine how well the liver is functioning, the various tests come under are:

- Total bilurubin: ref: range 0.2-1.3mg/dL.

- Direct bilurubin: ref: range 0.0-0.25mg/dL.

- SGOT/AST: ref: range 10-42 IU/L.

- SGPT/ALT: ref: range 10-40 U/L.

- Alkaline phosphate (ALP): ref: range 0.0-258 IU/L.

- Total Protein: ref: range 6.6-8.3 gm/dL.

- Albumin: ref: range 3.5-5.0gm/dL.

- Globulin: ref: range 2.5-3.5gm/dL.

• Complete blood count ^[6]: To check whether the patient is anaemic or not.

 

• Abdominal Ultra Sound ^[5].

 

• Abdominal CT scan ^[6].

 

• Liver Biopsy ^[6]: Which help as to diagnosis of many liver diseases, especially important in the case hepatitis C infection.

 

• Cholesterol level ^[6].

Gilbert’s Syndrome:

Heriditary^[7] mild disorder in liver which cause blood stream rise in bilurubin, liver enzymes are abnormal^[8]. This autosomal recessive condition is characterized by intermittent jaundice in the absence of hemolysis or underlying liver disease ^{[9, 10]}.

This is due genetical mutation of promoter region of gene for the enzyme UGT glucuronosyltransferases, important for bilurubin metabolism ^[11].

Symptoms:

• Mild jaundice may appear due to exertion, fasting, stress and infections ^{[12, 13]}.

• Disability to detoxify certain drugs.

• Elevated blood bilurubin cause yellow pigmentation of eye ^[11].

• Fatigue ^[14].

• Yellow pigmentation in urine.

   

  
  

Diagnosis:

An indirect bilirubin blood test shows changes that occur with Gilbert's disease.

Treatement:

There is no need for treatment, and the prognosis (outlook) is excellent since it is a hereditary disease and it is a syndrome ^[11].

Conclusion:

Gilbert’s Syndrome is only a syndrome and is genetically acquired and which did not have any treatment. Only thing that we can do is to avoid stress and exertion. Avoid fasting eat food according to the regular time. GS is characterised by rise in bilurubin above the normal. In case of jaundice which is due to disturbance in normal metabolism and production of bilurubin. Jaundice may adversely affect the functioning of liver and sometimes cause inflammation. Characterised by hyperbilurubinemia, vomiting, loss of appetite, abdominal pain, and yellow colour to the urine, sometimes may cause inflammation of liver. Proper treatment is given to this condition. Chronic condition may cause hepatitis and be fatal.

 

Reference:

1.  Click, R; Dahl-Smith, J; Fowler, L; DuBose, J; Deneau-Saxton, M; Herbert, J (January 2013). "An osteopathic approach to reduction of readmissions for neonatal jaundice". Osteopathic Family Physician 5 (1): 17. doi:10.1016/j.osfp.2012.09.005. www.osteopathicfamilyphysician.org/article/S1877-573X(12)00187-6/abstract
2. Silbernagl S, Despopoulos A (2009). Color atlas of physiology (6 ed.). Thieme. p. 252. ISBN 978-3-13-545006-3.
3. www.emedicinehealth.com/jaundice/article_em.htm
4. www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/165749.php
5.  Findarticles.com, accessed Nov. 22, 2008
6. health.nytimes.com/health/guides/disease/jaundice-associated-conditions/overview.html
7. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gilbert's_syndrome
8. www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/166971.php
9. emedicine.medscape.com/article/176822-overview
10. www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/000301.htmhttp://www.medicinenet.com/gilbert_syndrome/page2.htm
11. Kasper et al., Harrison's Principles of Internal Medicine, 16th edition, McGraw-Hill 2005
12. Boon et al., Davidson's Principles & Practice of Medicine, 20th edition, Churchill Livingstone 2006
13. www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/000301.htm

 

 

ALMONDS AND THEIR THERAPEUTIC EFFECTS

Reduce the risk of heart diseases:

Recent studies showed that including Almond in the diet may reduce the level of cholestrol in the human body. Most of the fats containing foods have saturated fats and cholesterol, which may induce the risk of heart diseases by increasing LDL cholesterol in the blood but in the case of nuts like almond have monounsaturated fats which reduce these risks. Monounsaturated fats along with phytosterol present in the almond reduce the LDL cholesterol and increases the HDL cholesterol in serum. Preliminary research associates consumption of almonds showed that, in spite of the high fat content of almonds, using them in the daily diet might lower several factors associated with heart disease, including cholesterol and blood pressure. Folic acid present in the almonds can lower the amino acid, homocysteine, which induce plaque in the arteries (Atherosclerosis). Almonds are rich in vitamins and minerals in which vitamin E help us to build up a healthy heart. Including Almond in the diet makes the heart healthy, controls the blood pressure, reduces the cardiovascular diseases, lowers the level of LDL cholesterol in blood serum, increases the level of HDL cholesterol in blood serum and also makes the blood healthy.

Maintain blood glucose level:

A study conducted by American Diabetes Association (ADA) reveals that by consuming an almond enriched diet may regulate blood insulin level and LDL cholesterol. Almonds provide double-barreled protection against diabetes and cardiovascular diseases. Lessening after-meal surges in blood sugar helps protect against diabetes and cardiovascular disease, most likely by lessening the increase in cholesterol-damaging free radicals that accompanies large elevations in blood sugar. This is one reason why low- glycemic index diets result in lower risk of diabetes and heart disease. There for Almond is one of the best food, which is to be included in diet of diabetic patient.

Anemic condition:

Almonds contain copper in its organic form at the rate of 1.15 gm per 100 g. Copper, iron, phosphorus and vitamin B exert a synergic action that is increase energy due to chemical interaction and help the formation of new blood cells and hemoglobin. Here copper along with iron and other vitamins act as a catalyst for formation of hemoglobin. There for almond is used as a food remedy for anemic condition.

Growth of cancer cell:

Potential health benefits, which have not been scientifically validated, include improved complexion and possibly a lower risk of cancer. Observational studies and clinical studies including almonds, is associated with an enhancement in antioxidant defense and a reduction in the risk of cancer and cardiovascular disease. Scientifically proved that, many nutrients present in almonds have positive effects on several different types of cancer. Some other researches proved that phytochemicals present in the almonds have the ability to inhibit the uncontrolled growth of cells and also inhibit the growth of tumor cells.

Pharmaceutical preparations for respiratory problems:

Pharmaceutically almond is used to making emulsion which is useful for bronchial diseases, hoarseness and tickling cough. The emulsion is prepared by pounding the nuts and mixing the powder kernel with orange or lemon juice. A teaspoonful of oil is given with ten drops of freshly prepared ginger juice is used for astma, bronchitis and woophing cough.

 Formation of gallstones:

One ounce or two tablespoonful nut butter or hands full of almond prevent gallstones in gallbladder.

Skin disorders:

Almonds are used in different skin disorders like eczema, for this wild almond leaves are pulverized in water and the cream so prepared is affected to the applied part, which can cure these kind of disorders. Almonds are beneficial in treating pimples in faces. In case of inflammatory condition of the skin, the external application of almond oil will cure the pain and cool the heat.

Beauty tips:

Paste of almond with milk cream and fresh rose bud’s paste applied daily over the face is a very effective natural beauty aid. It softens and bleaches the skin and nourishes it with choicest skin food. Its regular application prevents early appearance of wrinkles, dryness of skin, dark spots, pimples and keeps the face fresh.

Conclusion:

We can conclude that nuts like almonds are very good for diabetic conditions, pregnant women and heart patients. It has different properties like lowering the LDL cholesterol and maintains glucose level in blood serum. It can prevent anemic condition and inhibit the growth of cancer cells. By all these reasons we can conclude that including almonds in the diet make heart and human body healthy.