2023-05-23 02:14:25
Jock Zonfrillo (Jock Zonfrillo), a judge of the famous Australian culinary competition program MasterChef, was found dead in a hotel on May 1. It was reported that he had colorectal cancer. (Sam Tabone/Getty Images)
[The Epoch Times, May 23, 2023](Reported by Epoch Times reporter Liu Qiqing/Janice Liu from Hong Kong) In the early morning of May 1, Jock Sanfrillo, a 46-year-old judge of the famous Australian cooking competition program MasterChef ( Jock Zonfrillo, was found dead by police in a Melbourne restaurant. It turned out that the celebrity chef has been diagnosed with bowel cancer and has been receiving treatment in private. His sudden death not only made the new season of the program temporarily suspended, but also made how to prevent and treat colorectal cancer another focus of attention.
Colorectal cancer is a common malignant tumor of the digestive tract, which is divided into colon cancer and rectal cancer, and is the third most common cancer in the world. The American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) estimates that in 2023, more than 150,000 adults in the United States will be diagnosed with colorectal cancer, and more than 50,000 patients will die from it. 1.88 million.
So, what are the factors that make people prone to colorectal cancer? What symptoms are worth noting? Is there any effective way to prevent colorectal cancer?
8 major disease risk factors
Many people believe that poor eating habits can make people more susceptible to colorectal cancer. In addition, the National Cancer Institute (NCI) points out on its website that there are other factors that may increase the risk of colorectal cancer, including age, personal or family medical history, alcohol consumption, smoking, and obesity.
Factors that can be controlled by humans:
● Eating habits
According to research by the International Cancer Research Foundation (WCRF International), eating whole grains, high-fiber foods, dairy products, and calcium supplements can reduce the risk of colorectal cancer; eating red meat and processed meat can increase the risk of colorectal cancer .
A 2022 study published in the British Medical Journal (BMJ) found that men who ate the most processed foods had a 29 percent higher risk of developing colorectal cancer than men who ate less processed foods.
● smoking
Smoking increases the risk of colorectal cancer and also increases the incidence of colorectal adenoma.
● Excessive drinking
According to the National Cancer Institute (NCI), drinking more than 3 drinks a day increases the risk of colorectal cancer.
● Lack of exercise
According to the International Cancer Research Fund, people who are physically inactive or who are sedentary have an increased risk of colorectal cancer. Exercise reduces fat and may also reduce insulin levels and inflammation.
● Obesity
According to the International Cancer Research Foundation, people who are obese or overweight have a higher risk of developing colorectal cancer, because people with excess body fat will also increase insulin levels, which will promote the growth of colorectal cancer cells and stimulate the body’s inflammatory response , thereby increasing the incidence of colorectal cancer. But losing weight successfully can reduce the risk of disease.
There are also factors associated with an increased risk of colorectal cancer, including:
● age
The risk of colorectal cancer increases with age. Colorectal cancer is generally more common in people over the age of 50.
● Personal or family medical history
People with a family history of colorectal cancer are at higher risk. Genetic inheritance of certain diseases, such as familial adenomatous polyposis (FAP), also increases risk.
In addition, people who have suffered from colorectal cancer, colorectal polyps, ovarian cancer, inflammatory colitis (referring to ulcerative colitis and Crohn’s disease) and other diseases are also more likely to suffer from colorectal cancer.
● Race
Compared with other races, blacks have a relatively high incidence and mortality rate of colorectal cancer.
8 Bowel Cancer Warning Signs
Many people may worry that they have colorectal cancer. According to the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) website, if you have colorectal cancer, there are the following 8 warning signs:
1. Changes in bowel habits
2. Diarrhea, constipation, or feeling that the stool has not been completely emptied
3. Spotting bright red or dark blood in stool
4. The stool is too thin
5. Abdominal discomfort, such as frequent gas pain, abdominal distension, cramps, etc.
6. Unexplained weight loss
7. Feeling constantly tired
8. Unexplained iron deficiency anemia
If you have any of the above symptoms, and it lasts for several weeks, or the symptoms get worse, it is recommended to seek medical treatment in time, or ask the doctor to arrange a colonoscopy for you.
3 tricks to clear intestinal toxins and eliminate stools
Regarding how to clear intestinal toxins, expel stools, prevent intestinal mucosal damage, and maintain one’s intestinal tract, Hu Naiwen, a traditional Chinese medicine doctor at Shanghai Tongdetang in Taiwan, gave three major tips in the program “Hu Naiwen’s Lecture” on New Tang Dynasty Television:
The first trick is Sishen soup to help the intestines to clean up
Sishen Decoction is a commonly used prescription in traditional Chinese medicine. It is made from lotus seeds, yams, poria cocos and Gorgon seeds.
In order to increase the taste, when people cook Sishen soup, they often add barley, pig intestines, pork belly, ribs, beans and so on.
Dr. Hu Naiwen said that some people drink a little Sishen soup when they drink followingnoon tea. This is a good habit of nourishing health and nourishing the spleen and stomach.
The second trick is that the fermented product has good bacteria to drive away intestinal toxins
Dr. Hu said that some bacteria in the intestine can produce enzymes in the body to help fermentation. Therefore, he recommends that people eat different fermented foods, take in a variety of bacteria, and maintain the diversity of intestinal probiotics.
There are many naturally fermented foods, such as miso, kimchi, cheese, cheese, fermented bean curd, vinegar, and fermented rice, etc., which contain a variety of probiotics, which can help the good bacteria in the intestines to grow. Eating in moderation is healthy, and the best Do not consume in excess.
The third trick is to chew slowly to increase digestive enzymes
Dr. Hu pointed out that chewing is the key to help digestion, because when chewing, the saliva in the mouth contains a lot of enzymes, which can help digest sugar and other substances.
Dr. Hu also recommends that people with a bad stomach should practice and develop the habit of chewing and eating slowly, and they will find that the number of stomach tantrums will become less and less.
In addition, Dr. Hu also advises people to eat fresh food as much as possible, and not to use the refrigerator as a “storage room”, and wait for the food to be oxidized before eating.
3 ways to nourish the spleen and stomach and strengthen the physique
There are 3 ways to detoxify the intestines and clear the stool. In fact, it is how to maintain the spleen and stomach problems. The spleen mentioned in traditional Chinese medicine is not only the spleen in modern medicine, but also a functional concept. In addition to immune function, the spleen is also responsible for the digestive system, which has the function of converting food and water into fine substances, absorbing and transporting them to the organs of the whole body.
Li Dongyuan, a medical expert during the Jin and Yuan dynasties, proposed in “On the Spleen and Stomach” that “internal injury to the spleen and stomach can cause all diseases to arise”, which means that the spleen and stomach are the main source of energy for the human body. If the spleen and stomach are damaged, various diseases will arise as a result. produce.
Suggestion 1. Yellow food nourishes the spleen and stomach
Dr. Hu pointed out that whether the spleen and gastrointestinal tract is healthy is an important sign of whether a person is aging. Yellow food can enter the spleen and stomach, regulate metabolism, and protect the health of the spleen and stomach.
As an ancient medical system, the Chinese five-element theory of “gold, wood, water, fire, and earth” is also applied in the diagnosis and treatment of traditional Chinese medicine. According to the observation and understanding of the characteristics of the five elements in traditional Chinese medicine, the five internal organs are also relative to the five elements, as follows: the heart belongs to fire, the lungs belong to metal, the liver belongs to wood, the spleen belongs to earth, and the kidney belongs to water. There is also a relationship between the five elements and colors. , which is called “five colors and five elements”.
Among them, the spleen and stomach belong to the “earth” in the five elements, and the corresponding color is yellow. Dr. Hu recommends eating more yellow foods, such as pumpkin and sweet potatoes.
He said that pumpkin is rich in pectin, which can protect the mucous membrane of the stomach and intestines; sweet potatoes can invigorate the spleen and warm the stomach, and its rich fiber can also help the intestinal peristalsis and easily discharge toxins from the body.
Suggestion 2. Get rid of anxiety and tension to avoid damage to the spleen and stomach
In addition to the “five colors and five elements”, Chinese medicine also believes that there is also a close relationship between emotions and viscera, that is, different emotions and emotional states can affect specific viscera and organs, and thinking will hurt the spleen. Therefore, Dr. Hu said that people should not deal with work or think regarding things at the same time when eating, which will be bad for the spleen and stomach and lead to indigestion.
He also shared his personal experience, saying that when he was a student, he always felt nervous due to the pressure of study, so his stomach was very bad during that period. He added that emotional tension, fear, and anxiety will all affect the digestive function of the spleen and stomach. If you stay in this state for a long time, the stomach will be injured.
Suggestion 3. Sweet and five grains can strengthen the spleen and stomach
Dr. Hu pointed out that the natural sweetness in food can benefit the spleen and stomach. The so-called “natural sweetness” is not the sweetness of sugar, but food that is sweet and delicious. For example, when eating rice, if you chew it for a long time, you will taste a little bit of sweetness, which is “natural sweetness” and will not make people’s blood sugar rise rapidly.
In daily life, this “sweetness” exists in grains. Eating more natural grains can strengthen the spleen and stomach, and make people have a slim and healthy body. Especially friends with weak constitutions can also eat more sweet foods, which can improve their physique and strengthen their bodies.
The Chinese medicinal materials mentioned in this article are generally available in Chinese supermarkets and Chinese medicine stores. Please consult a professional physician for specific treatment plans and prescriptions. @◇
Responsible editor: Chen Wenqi
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