Are There Any Home Remedies For Lynch Syndrome?

Lynch syndrome is an autosomal dominant genetic condition. This condition increases one’s risk of getting colorectal or colon cancer or any other cancer. Also, these people are likely to develop cancers at a younger age. Lynch syndrome is also known as hereditary nonpolyposis colorectal cancer.

Are There Any Home Remedies For Lynch Syndrome?

Are There Any Home Remedies For Lynch Syndrome?

Lynch syndrome is a genetically acquired disease. Hence, there is no way to prevent it. The only relief is that, if one is aware of a family history of this condition, then the colorectal cancer or any other cancer can be prevented or cured at the earliest by regular check-ups and screenings done to diagnose the cancer in its early stages. But, as is the case, you might be the very first person in the family to be affected by this condition. Hence, there is no way of prevention for these unknown cases. And if cancer develops as a result of being exposed to the lynch syndrome, then the only option for recovery remains the treatment of cancer through chemotherapy, radiation therapy or surgery and other such options, depending upon the condition of the patient.

However, even if no medicines or home remedies can prevent this condition from affecting one, or no cure is possible through these means, it is definitely advisable to follow certain lifestyle and dietary guidelines in order to generally lead a healthy life.

Many studies find a link between imbalanced diets and several medical conditions. Researches show that when one’s diet is high in meat and is very low on vegetables and fiber, such a diet may cause or increase the risk of colon cancer in one.

In lynch syndrome, when a person is particularly predisposed to getting cancer, diet plays a very important role. It is found in studies that cancer feeds on glucose.

Cancerous cells and tissues use up a lot of energy and they get this energy from glucose Hence it is advisable to lower the consumption of sugars in the food.

Red meats should be limited or eliminated completely from the diet, especially when one is at an increased risk for cancer and that too, colon or colorectal cancer. This change is seen to cause the effect up-to the extent that the cancer risk is seen to be lowered by 50% in people who reduce the consumption of red meat by 50%.

Vegetables in different colors are highly beneficial in reducing the cancer risk. Most of them possess anti-oxidants which are of immense importance when it comes to cancer prevention and treatment. One must make sure to increase the intake of vegetables in the diet as well as reducing the intake of red meat. Together, it is a great regime to prevent cancer in most of the cases.

Certain other foods like green tea are rich in anti-oxidants too. Green it is attracting more and more attention as a cancer deterrent. Foods low in fats are recommended especially when at a risk for lynch syndrome. Substituting whole grain foods with refined foods is a great way to include a balance in your diet. Also, inclusion of various spices like turmeric, black pepper etc. has shown numerous health benefits in prevention of cancer.

Smoking and alcohol consumption are the leading factors for development of cancer. It is advisable to take alcohol in limitation and avoid altogether if affected by lynch syndrome. Smoking is to be totally avoided.

Lynch syndrome is a genetic, autosomal dominant condition. It is difficult to prevent it altogether. Similarly, it is difficult to cure it through home remedies or simple medicines. However, if one develops a cancer as a result of it, or once affected by lynch syndrome, one can follow these simple diet and lifestyle changes in order to lower the risk of developing a cancer, or to give the body the much-needed energy to fight the cancer.

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Written, Edited or Reviewed By: Team PainAssist, Pain Assist Inc. This article does not provide medical advice. See disclaimer
Last Modified On:November 12, 2018

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