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General description of the disease
Neuroblastoma is a tumor that is classified as malignant and is located in the sympathetic nervous system (which controls the functioning of internal organs). This malignant neoplasm occurs in most cases in children at an early age.
Scientists agree that the appearance of such a tumor is associated with pathological changes in the DNA of cells. In theory, the disease can affect any part of the body and occur in any part of the body. But most often, doctors diagnose retroperitoneal neuroblastoma.
The following symptoms of the disease are distinguished:
- an enlarged abdomen and when palpating, dense tumor nodes can be identified;
- difficulty breathing, swallowing, coughing, chest deformity;
- general weakness, numbness of the extremities (if the tumor grows into the spinal canal);
- bulging eyes (if the tumor is located behind the eyeball);
- violation of urination and defecation (if a tumor forms in the pelvis);
- in addition, the disease can manifest itself with classic symptoms, namely: decreased appetite, weight loss, loss of strength, body temperature rises (mostly insignificantly);
- if metastases have begun, then anemia, bone pain are possible, the level of immunity decreases significantly, the liver and lymph nodes increase in size, and bluish spots appear on the skin.
The disease is characterized by four stages of development, depending on this and various kinds of treatment.
Healthy foods for neuroblastoma
There are a number of foods and a certain group of vitamins that delay the development of a tumor. Eating large amounts of fruits, berries, vegetables rich in vitamins C, A, E inhibits the growth and development of cancer cells. This, for example, can be sea buckthorn, carrots, citrus fruits, spinach, garlic, onions.
As a result of a number of studies, it was found that foods that contain a large amount of vitamin A lead to a suspension of the growth of neoplasms, and in some cases to a decrease in the tumor.
B vitamins help to increase the protective functions of the body. With a lack of vitamin B6, the development of the tumor is more intense.
Betaine (a substance that beets contain in large quantities) has similar properties. Experimentally, it was found that patients’ resistance to disease increased, and the tumor decreased in size.
Salads containing young greens are very useful. For example, beets with the addition of parsley and dill leaves, radish salads with the addition of spruce or pine sprouts, nettle, dandelion or burdock leaves.
It is useful to include pumpkin in the diet, since pumpkin contains useful trace elements – copper, iron, zinc and helps in the fight against this type of disease, as well as improves the functioning of the intestines and stomach. You need to eat about 300 grams of boiled pumpkin per day (can be divided into several receptions).
Traditional medicine for neuroblastoma
In case of illness, it is necessary to include herbal tinctures and decoctions in your diet. For example, radish has a positive effect on the functioning of the digestive tract and normalizes metabolism.
Tip # 1
Celandine herb contains a large amount of alkaloids and substances that have a beneficial effect on human immunity. It is necessary to collect the grass during flowering, finely chop and tightly fill a jar of any size. Pour the resulting mixture with 70% alcohol. Infuse for 5 months in the dark.
Tip # 2
A tincture of pine or spruce twigs helps to improve immunity and the general resistance of the body. You will need 100 grams of twigs, which you need to fill with 500 milliliters of water and cook for 10-12 minutes over low heat. We insist during the day. You need to drink throughout the day, evenly distributing the broth.
Tip # 3
In the prevention of tumors, an effective tincture of nettle herbs, from flowers of calendula, black currant, plantain and oregano. Put 30 grams of each plant in a bowl with a glass of hot water, close the lid and leave to infuse for 15 minutes. You need to drink up to three glasses a day.
Tip # 4
Mix in equal parts plantain leaves, thyme herb, pharmacy agaric, knotweed, real bedstraw and nettle. We drink the resulting tea three times a day.
Tip # 5
Blueberry leaves are good for improving blood quality. Six Art. pour boiling water over tablespoons of dried leaves and insist. You need to drink half a glass every 8 hours for two months.
Dangerous and harmful foods for neuroblastoma
With neuroblastoma, it is necessary to exclude from the diet:
- it is better not to use animal fats, margarine, artificial fats at all;
- any meat products, semi-finished meat products are possible in exceptional cases;
- milk, high-fat cheese;
- do not even look towards everything fried;
- exclude all smoked meats, canned food, oils;
- flour and confectionery products.
Attention!
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