Natural cures for colon polyps

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Natural Remedies for Colon Polyps


Colon polyps are fleshy growths that occur on the inside (the lining) of the

large intestine, also known as the colon. An estimated 50% of people over

the age of 60 will harbor at least one polyp. When certain types of polyps

grow large enough, they can become cancerous, leading to a type of cancer

called colon cancer. Once a polyp reaches two centimeters or

approximately one inch in size, the cancer risk is in excess of 20%. Out of

the number of cancer deaths in the US alone, colon cancer comes in

second place. The type of polyps that become cancerous are called

adenomatous polyps or adenomas which accounts for approximately 75%

of all colon polyps. Therefore, it’s important that during a cancer

screening, when presence of colon polyps are found, it be removed before

they actually become a full bloom colon cancer disease. The American

Cancer Society has set cancer screening guidelines to minimize the risk of

colon cancer by detecting and removing polyps.


Starting at the age of 40, everyone should have a stool specimen

tested for occult blood (blood that cannot be seen with the naked

eye) every year. This is recommended because it is known that

when polyps become large they can bleed into the intestine where

the blood mixes with the stool. Thus, an early warning sign for

colon polyps could be the presence of occult blood in the stool.

Starting at the age of 50, everyone should have a flexible

sigmoidoscopy every 3-5 years. A flexible sigmoidoscope is a two

and one-half foot tube half an inch in diameter with a light on the

end that can be inserted through the anus for inspecting the

inside of approximately one-third of the colon’s total length.


If adenomatous polyps are detected with sigmoidoscopy, then a full colonoscopy

with a longer tube (four to five feet) would be used to inspect the entire length

of the colon. During a colonoscopy, any polyp can be removed and sent for an

evaluation under the microscope to determine if it too is an adenomatous polyp,

a cancerous type of polyp.

Many doctors in the US are recommending screening colonoscopies rather than

flexible sigmoidoscopies for healthy subjects with an average risk for

developing colon cancer. Colonoscopies are recommended beginning at the age

of 50 and thereafter every 7-10 years if no colon polyps or cancers are found.

The rationale for this recommendation is: 1) Colonoscopy examines the entire

colon while flexible sigmoidoscopy only examines the rectum and the colon

adjacent to the rectum, 2) approximately 50% of colon polyps (and colon

cancers) are found in the upper colon and, therefore, are beyond the reach of

sigmoidoscopes and would be missed by flexible sigmoidoscopy, and 3) the

National Polyp Study, a large, scientific study, has shown that colonoscopy with

removal of all colon polyps reduces cancer deaths from colon cancer.


Prevention and Natural Cures for Colon Polyps

For cancer prevention and natural cure of colon polyps,

there are dietary recommendations that can be made.

Certain cruciferous health foods i.e. vegetables such as

broccoli and cauliflower protect against colon cancer. Also

there are certain health vitamins that protects against

colon cancer, namely health vitamins C and E. D health

vitamins is also a natural remedy for continued colon health

which can be found in many natural foods. The sun is the

most natural form of D health vitamins though this can also

be taken in the form of daily capsule health supplements.


Calcium can also be taken in as a health supplement form in an

effort to improve colon health in general. Many people find it

difficult to drink milk products because of lactose intolerance. In

addition to being a natural remedy for colon problems, calcium is

also essential for strong bones, which helps to prevent

osteoporosis later in life.

Another way to prevent colon polyps is by doing colon cleansing

once a year. This natural remedy can be done with an easy three

day liquid fast. Use natural foods and turn them into fresh juice

drinks to instigate the decomposition of damaged tissue and

deposits in the colon.

There are also some effective herbal remedies for the natural

treatment of polyps and basically the overall colon health

including:


Garlic as a health food has become something of a wonder herbal remedy

in recent years as more and more people are recognizing the positive

benefits of adding this natural food to their diet. Garlic as a health food

helps reduce the chances of developing pre-cancerous polyps in the colon.

It is also believed that people who eat garlic on a regular basis or those

who take garlic health supplements are less likely to develop colon cancer.

Another herbal remedy that has become a focal point for those looking for

an alternative medicine is green tea. In terms of colon health, green tea

drink health supplement is believed to help reduce a person’s cancer risk

for developing colon cancer.

Recent studies have shown that consuming grape seed extract can actually

slow the progression of colon cancer cells. Adding this natural food to the

daily diet can be worthwhile especially for someone with a family history of

colon cancer.


Another herbal remedy providing to be an ally in the fight

against colon cancer is turmeric herb. Taking health

supplements that contains turmeric can help reduce the

risk of polyps adhering to the wall of the colon.

Ginger as a health food is another spice proven to be

effective in continued health in the colon. Adding this

health food to the diet as a spice can help in the colon

cancer prevention. Although it can be taken as capsule

health supplements, this health food is much better tasting

and easier to absorb when added as an ingredient during

cooking.

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