WORLD CANCER DAY 2022

 There are certain diseases that can give one jitters, CANCER is one of them. It is one of the most dreadful disease of mankind and one for which still no absolute cure has been found. There are many myths and misunderstanding about the disease too. Cancer is not always lethal as it is commonly believed to be. Let’s understand some of the facts related to the disease.

About World Cancer Day 

World Cancer Day is an initiative of the Union for International Cancer Control (UICC) organized every year on 4th February with the aim of creating global awareness about Cancer, its prevention and cure. The World Cancer Day theme for 2022 is “Close the Care Gap” with the motto that everyone should have access to the cancer care. Every one of us can make a difference, so let’s join hands to reduce the impact of cancer and see how we can contribute for preventing Cancer! #CloseTheCareGap #WorldCancerDay

Do you know?

· Around 10 million people die of Cancer every year 

· According to Medical news Today US has the highest incidence rate (362.2) of Cancer while India (86.3) has the lowest 

• Around 2.25 million in India are estimated to be living with the disease 

· Around one third of cancers can be prevented through early detection and treatment.

Our Story

Everyone wants to live a healthy life, free of diseases and illnesses. Yet we see more and more diseases coming and affecting each of us be it coronavirus or cancer. There are ways through which we can prevent and become immune to some of these infections and diseases. The key lies in being mindful of our lifestyle i.e., our eating habits, sleeping habits, technology use, leisure time etc. It is also important to understand the manner in which we connect with our external and inner nature. In the earlier times people used to be much healthier than at present as they were close to nature and worked in harmony with nature. With globalization and technological advancement our lives have become faster and easier, but in the process we have lost our sensitivity and connect with mother earth. We have exploited natural resources in the name of development and convenience. Rampant use of plastic, reverse osmosis water, bone china utensils, vehicular pollution, fast foods, are some of the many causes of ill health in the present times. Being healthy requires being sensitive to the needs of our body and mother earth. Connecting with physical nature may mean usage of natural and organic products like earthen pots, organic food items, inhaling fresh air in morning, planting trees and medicinal plants like Tulsi, nurturing cows, and consuming their products like cow milk and urine. While connecting with one’s inner nature involves devoting time for self-reflection, introspection, meditation and serving the needy. Following this natural lifestyle might not guarantee immunity from all diseases, but it would help us avoid many lifestyle diseases. Cancer is one of the life threatening diseases which is becoming very prevalent in the contemporary times. However there is hope and prevention is the key. Let’s understand what cancer is, its causes, symptoms, and the preventive mechanisms to avoid the disease.

What is Cancer?

Cancer is an abnormal and uncontrollable growth of some of body’s cells which fast spread to the whole body. In the normal condition cells divide and grow through the process of cell division as per the needs of the body. Similarly old and damaged cells die and new cells grow on their place. However in the Cancer disease this process breaks down and there is abnormal multiplication of cells which can form tumors or lumps of tissues. Tumors can be benign (non- cancerous) or malignant (cancerous). These tumors if not treated can spread to the different parts of the body through the blood and can be detrimental to the body functioning and life of the individual.

Cancer Symptoms

There are different types of cancer and based on each type, location of cancer and stage of cancer there are number of symptoms, like unusual lumps or swelling, coughing, breathlessness or difficulty swallowing, changes in bowel movement, unexpected bleeding, unexplained weight loss, fatigue pain or ache, new mole or changes to a mole, complications with urinating, unusual breast changes, appetite loss, a sore or ulcer, indigestion.

What Causes Cancer?

World Health Organization has categorized Cancer as a lifestyle disease and suggested that unhealthy lifestyle habits are one of the most dominant risk factors in the development of cancers. Like many diseases, there are number of causes of Cancer, while some causes are difficult to control, there are factors that can be managed leading to prevention of certain cancer cases. Around one third of all cancer cases are preventable through changing behavioral and lifestyle factors. Some of the factors which can cause cancer but can be controlled, prevented, and managed are alcohol, obesity, weak immune system, unhealthy diet, tobacco, radiations (x-rays, gamma rays etc.), physical inactivity, infections, pollution etc. However, Cancers caused by certain factors like genetics, age, carcinogens are difficult to prevent.

Close the Care Gap — Gaumata (Cow) can Care and Cure

Cow according to Hindu mythology is the Kamdhenu, the giver of all happiness. Cow is the only living being that has the Surya Ketu Nadi passing through her spinal column. This Nadi has the special property that it absorbs all the positive energy from the celestial bodies like sun, moon etc. that is passed on to all cow products like milk, urine, dung, ghee etc. Due to this energy flow cow products have medicinal properties. 
Really — Cow is WoW!!

Gavyedha:
Gavyedha, a Health Care Centre based in Ahmedabad, Gujrat regulated by Shri Lilashahji Gaushala with the inspiration of Prernamurti Bharti Shriji, produces Panchagavya based medicines like GauAmrit Ark , GuaVati Tablet and Oxy Bhasma which can be used to prevent Cancer.
Gavyedha Website:

The Sushruta Samhita and Ayurveda Samgraha has underlined the medicinal properties of cow urine and superiority of cow urine in comparison to all other animals. The Cow Urine Treatment and Research Center based on their rigorous research over the years have concluded that cow urine has the potential of curing several diseases like hypertension, asthma, skin problems like eczema, diabetes, fits, cancer, AIDS, piles, prostrate, arthritis, migraine, thyroid, ulcer, acidity, constipation, gynecological problems, and several other diseases. There are numerous examples where usage of cow’s products have led to the successful treatment of number of diseases including cancer. However, the research findings to support its success on cancer treatment is not very conclusive. A newspaper report by Times of India (Khakhariya, 2018) showed that a group of scientists involving Prof Shraddha Bhatt, Rukamsingh Tomar, Kavita Joshi from Junagadh Agriculture University, Junagadh, Gujarat experimented with the cow urine in treatment for cancer. They have claimed that cow urine has the potential to treat many types of cancer like cervix, mouth, lungs, kidney, skin, and breast. However, the findings of the research were later contested, and no conclusive evidence was found in its favor. Another group of researchers N. K. Jain, V. B. Gupta, Rajesh Garg, N. Silawat, (2010) evaluated the efficacy of cow urine therapy on cancer in patients in eight days camp at Mandsaur. They conducted their research on 68 patients and found that patients who received cow urine therapy for 2–3 months showed considerable improvements in their symptoms by the last day of treatment.

Although there are very few studies to show empirical evidence in favor of anti-cancer effects of cow products, a number of people and Ayurveda experts have asserted cow urine anti-cancer properties.

Take Action

· 21 days Challenge

Commit yourself to leading a healthy lifestyle for 21 days

- Eat healthy diet, and abstain from eating any unhealthy, junk or outside food full of carbohydrates and unhealthy fat

- Visit cowsheds, try to get and drink cow milk and other cow product like ghee, cow urine etc., serve stray cows or those in cowsheds

- Walk in fresh air, take deep breaths, meditate for at least 5 minutes each day.

- Take at least 7 hours sleep

· Who should get involved

Everyone who wishes to be healthy and avoid diseases like cancer and other lifestyle diseases, and anyone who wants to contribute to make others life healthy and disease free.

· Share your story

We all have our experiences with diseases and recovery. Please share your journey from disease to being disease free. Your story can inspire others, instill hope, motivate many to act for a healthier self and make a huge difference to someone’s life. So what’s your story?

· Take the quiz

1. Cancer is a lifestyle disease: True/ False

2. There is no cure of Cancer: True/ False

3. Symptoms of cancer depends on type of cancer and stage of cancer: True / False

4. Cow has the potential to prevent and treat many lifestyle diseases: True/False

5. Cow urine is therapeutic: True/False

6. Around …….. of cancers can be prevented through early detection and treatment

a. half

b. All

c. One fourth

d. One third

Thanks for reading our blog. Please do let us know how you contributed to prevent cancer by sharing your story, accepting 21 days challenge, and replying to the quiz in the comments section.