Exercise and Ovarian Cancer

There are many benefits of being active - weight loss, stronger muscles, increased energy, stress relief - but can exercise prevent, treat and help women deal with ovarian cancer? New studies show that exercise can cut ovarian cancer risks, boost energy during cancer treatment, and help fatigue and sleep in cancer survivors.

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Beverages

Drinking black or green tea can cut down the risk of ovarian cancer [abnormal cells that divide without control, which can invade nearby tissues or spread through the bloodstream and lymphatic system to other parts of the body. ]  in women, suggests a study.

 

The study conducted by scientists at The University of Washington looked at the lifestyle of around 2000 women in different professions.There was found to be a 54 percent reduction in the risk of cancer [abnormal cells that divide without control, which can invade nearby tissues or spread through the bloodstream and lymphatic system to other parts of the body. ] formation in women who drank at least one cup of green tea daily, claimed the study.Another study by the National Institute of Environmental Medicine in Stockholm also confirmed that drinking two cups of black tea on a daily basis can slash down the risk by approximately 50 percent.

 

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Food

 

In traditional Chinese medicine  Ginger has always been used as one of the principal herbs to treat the common cold. Researchers also found that Ginger works well in calming down an upset stomach.

Current research shows that Ginger inhibits ovarian cancer cell growth

 

Ginger is a natural dietary herbal remedy with antioxidant and anti carcinogenic properties. Other foods such as garlic, soy, chilies and green tea are thought to contribute to the decreased incidence of colon, gastrointestinal, prostate, breast and other cancers.

Multiple research studies suggest that many of these foods, including Ginger, may be used alone or in combination with traditional chemotherapeutic agents to prevent cancer. The nice thing about these dietary herbal remedies is that they are low in toxicity and have very few side effects. They also taste good and are good for you.

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Yellow, orange & red

Phytochemicals; the bioactive compounds in plant foods that help nutrients boost the immune system.Recently, US researchers at the University of Buffalo set out to determine the effects of phytochemical intake on ovarian cancer. Using food-frequency questionnaires, they examined the diets of more than 800 women (124 with ovarian cancer).The results (published in the Journal of Nutrition) showed that women cut their risk of ovarian cancer almost in half with a high intake of plant fibre. This was especially true of carotenoid vegetables (that is: vegetables with yellow, orange, and red pigments), and lignans, a phytonutrient in flaxseed that has been shown to have anti-carcinogenic effects.Researchers surmised that the protective effect of the vegetables may be due to phyto-oestrogens - plant compounds that have mild oestrogenic properties.

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