The colon is the part of the GI tract which absorbs the nutrients in the food ingested like vitamins, minerals, carbohydrates, fats, proteins, and water.
The colon comprises of 6 ft of large intestine and the remaining 6 ft comprises of rectum where water and soluble nutrients are absorbed and changing the fluid like undigested material into solid excreta.
Cancer that is located in the tissues of Colon and rectum is known as colorectal cancer.
There are many risk factors which can increase the chances of having colorectal cancer.
Most Colon cancers originate in the cells that secrete mucous or fluids.
Age and health factors can increase the risk if developing colorectal cancer.
A family history of cancer, personal history of cancer in other organs, a history of polyps in the colon and H.
pylori can increase the risk of getting colorectal cancer.
The modern life style with its tensions and competitions is taking a terrible toll on the health of individuals.
Hectic schedules means less time for cooking and more consumption of ready made and junk food.
Most junk foods contain many flavor enhancing chemicals, notably Monosodium Glutamate.
Junk foods hardly contain any fibers.
All these leads to an increase in free radicals which has been indicted as the major cause of cell damage and carcinoma.
Lack of fibers also causes constipation and improper defecation habits.
This leads to again an increase in free radicals and many types of colon and rectal cancers.
With increasing age the levels of toxins in our body also increases.
Faulty metabolism forces the body to resort to shortcuts and the consequent increase in free radicals.
These free radicals move around the body causing cell damage and increasing arteriosclerosis.
Free radicals also interfere in DNA replication process causing mutation and increased risks of cancer.
Free radicals have been indicted for causing all types of cancers and cardiac ailments.
Colorectal cancer cases are increasing.
Faulty eating habits coupled with a lack of fibers have made colon and anal cancer a distinct possibility.
Modern drugs for cancer are handicapped by severe side effects sometimes fatal.
Therefore there is a need for natural and herbal alternatives.
Cassia siamea has been evaluated for its potent anti-oxidant activity.
Components separated from the extracts included many polyphenols which exhibited very potent anti-oxidant activity.
The evaluation of the results showed the C.
siamea flowers extracts exhibited very potent anti-oxidant action and helped to prevent cell damage due to free radicals.
It also prevented oxidative damage to the liver.
More research is needed to establish safe use in humans.
The colon comprises of 6 ft of large intestine and the remaining 6 ft comprises of rectum where water and soluble nutrients are absorbed and changing the fluid like undigested material into solid excreta.
Cancer that is located in the tissues of Colon and rectum is known as colorectal cancer.
There are many risk factors which can increase the chances of having colorectal cancer.
Most Colon cancers originate in the cells that secrete mucous or fluids.
Age and health factors can increase the risk if developing colorectal cancer.
A family history of cancer, personal history of cancer in other organs, a history of polyps in the colon and H.
pylori can increase the risk of getting colorectal cancer.
The modern life style with its tensions and competitions is taking a terrible toll on the health of individuals.
Hectic schedules means less time for cooking and more consumption of ready made and junk food.
Most junk foods contain many flavor enhancing chemicals, notably Monosodium Glutamate.
Junk foods hardly contain any fibers.
All these leads to an increase in free radicals which has been indicted as the major cause of cell damage and carcinoma.
Lack of fibers also causes constipation and improper defecation habits.
This leads to again an increase in free radicals and many types of colon and rectal cancers.
With increasing age the levels of toxins in our body also increases.
Faulty metabolism forces the body to resort to shortcuts and the consequent increase in free radicals.
These free radicals move around the body causing cell damage and increasing arteriosclerosis.
Free radicals also interfere in DNA replication process causing mutation and increased risks of cancer.
Free radicals have been indicted for causing all types of cancers and cardiac ailments.
Colorectal cancer cases are increasing.
Faulty eating habits coupled with a lack of fibers have made colon and anal cancer a distinct possibility.
Modern drugs for cancer are handicapped by severe side effects sometimes fatal.
Therefore there is a need for natural and herbal alternatives.
Cassia siamea has been evaluated for its potent anti-oxidant activity.
Components separated from the extracts included many polyphenols which exhibited very potent anti-oxidant activity.
The evaluation of the results showed the C.
siamea flowers extracts exhibited very potent anti-oxidant action and helped to prevent cell damage due to free radicals.
It also prevented oxidative damage to the liver.
More research is needed to establish safe use in humans.