Traditional African Remedies for Colon Cancer

Unfortunately, the statistics on adults who will contract cancer and those who will die from it are discouraging. We do, however, have many different methods of fighting cancer. Chemotherapy, surgery, and alternative therapies have all been known to assist in fighting cancer. Africans have been using traditional methods for quite some time to fight and treat cancer; including colon cancer. Some of the most potent herbs to treat cancer are found on one of the oldest continents.

Colon cancer

• Colon cancer occurs when there is an excess of abnormal cancer cells in the colon. From a holistic standpoint, the primary cause of colon cancer is having a poor diet lacking in fresh fruits and vegetables, water, and involving an excessive intake of processed foods, alcohol, and caffeine.

Diet and African Herbs

• Your diet is the first thing that needs to be regulated when treating colon cancer. African tradition suggests eating ancient grains such as quinoa, and including amaranth in your diet. Also, fresh fruits and vegetables should be added to your diet.

  The African potato, also known as the hypoxis rooperi plant, has been used for quite some time in the treatment of illnesses including cancer. It is a great immune booster, which aids in treating cancer. If you are currently undergoing chemotherapy, the African potato can also be used to lessen the uncomfortable side effects of chemotherapy.

  African herbalists and Zulu warriors favor the extract from an African bush willow for various uses. This extract has received attention from the American Society of clinical oncologists who are in the process of creating a drug out of it to treat cancer. Lastly, the Sutherlandia herb, found in South Africa, is used in that area to treat and prevent colon cancer.

Water and Excercise

• Increase your intake of water each day. Water aids in oxygenating your cells and flushing toxins from your body. As the herbs begin to increase the strength of your immune system and to clean toxins out of your body, exercise is required. Exercising gets your body active, the blood flowing, and strengthens the organs, which therefore allows toxins to move and be dispelled easily. Taking a brisk, 20-minute walk or jog will suffice. You can also practice any form of yoga. Yoga helps stretch your body, increases blood flow and gives you adequate exercise. It also relaxes and alleviates stress, which is very helpful in treating cancer. Cancer requires a whole body treatment.