The human brain is a three-pound mass of jelly-like fats and tissues, yet it is the most complex of all known structures. Up to a trillion nerve cells work together to coordinate the physical actions and mental processes that set humans apart from other species. Yet, there are those who say there is no God!
Everything we say or see or do must come through this miraculous piece of machinery that we take for granted, as it is such an automatic and conscientious servant. Only when things go wrong do we investigate why there is a problem with the brain.
Our heart is also a tireless worker, and if it stops, so do we. But even that is almost always under the control of the brain.
There are those who use their brainpower to produce and do miraculous things that make one marvel at how such things can be accomplished.
Are we any different than Adam and Eve in the Garden of Eden, putting forbidden food in our bodies that gives us more pain? In short, we've got a brain capable of telling us to do the right thing, but we don't always cooperate. And, eventually we pay for it.
There is an evil called cancer. The very word gives you shivers. It isn't one word or one condition; it is many, and it runs rampant.
Our brain tells us we need to stop this evil problem, and research helps. We know that research costs money and the kindness in our soul brings out the best in us, as we provide money in the best ways we can to find a cure. But, there is a part of our brains we are slow to listen to, like prevention.
Why are we so reluctant to do all that we can? Some things are easy. Some are not.
Are we investing in bureaucratic practices that may enhance our foods, but make healthy bodies pay the price? Regardless of bureaucratic practices, we still have the freedom of choice in what we put into our bodies.
Like so many things, there seems to be a hint of most diseases in our bodies that seem to make it take off in the wrong direction. We need to look for things that will enhance the immune system.
Smoking, overeating, alcoholism, and sedentary living all allow cancer, diabetes, and heart problems to make inroads and hinders the ability of the body to use beta carotene. It depletes reserves of folate, thiamine, B vitamins and selenium. Folate is known to reduce the proliferation of cancer cells.
Sugar attracts bacteria. Fruits and vegetables, brown rice, and nuts are loaded with nutrition. The library is full of books on foods that will benefit health and the specific foods that help boost immunity against infection.
Common sense will tell you benefits and drawbacks. Moderation is key.
Salt, sugar, and animal fats are to be avoided. Protective foods are associated with fruits and vegetables and are rich sources of bioflavonoids, dietary fiber and antioxidants nutrients such as beta carotene, vitamins A, C, E and selenium.
All of these substances may slow, stop, or reverse processes that can lead to cancer. They do so by preventing precancerous changes in cellular genetic material due to carcinogens, radiation or other environmental factors including and reducing the hormonal action that can stimulate tumor growth.
One of the problems in making good decisions about the foods we put in our bodies is the conflicting research available to us. We've all heard different opinions of what it good and bad for us and it's hard to know who to trust.
But when in doubt, use common sense. What is good for one thing may be detrimental to something else. One example: coffee. Look at the healthy natural foods listed above and try to substitute some of these foods every day.
Friends don’t let friends fight cancer alone!
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Wherever this year takes you, may you find happiness along the way.
