Immune-booster

There is a reason there will be an epidemic in a certain area, and some people catch the disease, while others, who are in close proximity with those that are infected do not. It is the body's ability to resist disease and infection, also called immunity. It is much easier for a person to prevent than to treat, therefore, ensure that you keep your immunity high at all costs by adhering to the following

NUTRITION

Immunity is made up of blood cells, which are made up of protein. These cells are produced in the bone marrow, therefore, foods that strengthen the bones should be paramount.

It is advised that people limit consumption of processed sugar, which is found in soft drinks, biscuits, and many other packed foods and the table sugar you use at home. Als, that processed sugar depletes the body of enzymes, which are very instrumental in manufacturing of the cells that boost immunity. Soya bean is one of the most complex foods, and contains most of the nutritional values that are needed for the body to produce immunity.

Other foods that are high immunity boosters are mushroom, onions, garlic, ginger and lemon. These foods are rich in selenium, which produces glutathione, which in turn takes care of oxidative stress.
Also, whole grain nuts and seeds contain essential natural oils that they supply to the enzymes, which in turn allow the immune system to operate efficiently.

Positive attitude
A quarrelsome, angry, pessimistic, irrational, easily irritated person is most likely to have a low immunity. People who are unable to handle their emotions and are easily depressed have low immunity because these emotions use up a lot of nutrients like vitamins A, B and E that are all helpful in building the immune system.

Always maintain a good relationship with family, workmates and loved ones to minimise the stress that could bring you down. Having regular meals is also important to minimise stress. Internet research has shown that when you starve yourself, your body will think it is under siege and pump out stress hormones and dehydration lowers resistence.

Laugh, laugh, laugh. Laughter is the best medicine they say. Even when you do not feel like it, laugh. It could be what saves your life. Laughter also increases circulation, stimulates digestion, lowers blood pressure and reduces muscle tension.

DIAGNOSING CANCER.

DIAGNOSING CANCER.

Many signs indicate the onset of cancer, among them, changes in the size, color, or shape of a wart or a mole; a sore that does not heal; or persistent cough, hoarseness, or sore throat. Many other diseases can produce similar symptoms, however, and for this reason it is important for a person to visit a doctor for regular checkups and diagnosis. Usually, diagnosis calls for fairly routine physical examination, though in the case of cancers of the reproductive organs, “routine” can still be plenty invasive.

Doctors examining women for cancers of the ovaries, uterus, cervix, and vagina must palpate the internal organs—that is, examine them by touch. For males, inspection of the rectum and the prostate is included in the physical examination. The doctor inserts a gloved finger into the rectum and rotates it slowly to feel for any growths, tumors, or other abnormalities. The doctor also palpates the testicles to identify any lumps, thickening, or differences in the size, weight, or firmness. Such examinations, as well as diagnoses for certain other types of cancer in private parts (namely, colon cancer), can be less than pleasant, but they are certainly preferable to an early and painful death.

If the patient has an abnormality that could be indicative of cancer, the doctor may order diagnostic tests. These tests may include laboratory studies of sputum or saliva, blood, urine, and stool (feces). To locate tumors, such imaging tests
as computerized tomography (CT) scans, magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), ultrasound, or fiber-optic scope examinations may be used. The most definitive diagnostic test, however, is the biopsy, in which a piece of tissue is surgically removed for examination under a microscope.

Besides confirming whether a patient has cancer, the biopsy also provides information about the type of cancer, the stage it has reached, the aggressiveness
of the cancer, and the extent of its spread.


Screening examinations, conducted regularly by health care professionals, can result in the detection of cancers at an early stage. In addition, advances in molecular biology (an area of biology concerned with the physical and chemical
basis of living matter) and cancer genetics have led to the development of several tests for assessing one’s risk of developing cancers. These new techniques include genetic testing, in which molecular probes are used to identify mutations in certain genes that have been linked to particular cancers. At present, however, there are limitations to genetic testing, a fact that emphasizes the need for better strategies of early detection.