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Seven types of foods that patients with colorectal cancer should avoid.

  Seven types of foods that patients with colorectal cancer should avoid. According to the 2007 Journal of American Medical Association (JAMA) 298(7):754).  "Conclusions: Higher intake of a Western dietary pattern may be associated with a higher risk of recurrence and mortality among patients with stage III colon cancer treated with surgery and adjuvant chemotherapy. Further studies are needed to delineate which components of such a diet show the strongest association." The early treatment rate of colorectal cancer is very high. If it does not recur within 5 years, it means that the cancer has a chance to be cured. Therefore, patients with colorectal cancer should pay more attention to their daily diet to avoid deterioration of the disease. Seven types of foods to avoid: 1. High-sugar foods: Desserts and sugary drinks will increase the risk of intestinal inflammation. It is recommended to drink more boiled water instead of sugary drinks and eat less desserts. 2. Fried food: H...

What to eat to prevent COVID-19? 8 foods that can improve human immunity.

  What to eat to prevent COVID-19? 8 foods that can improve human immunity. In addition to wearing a mask, washing hands frequently, and getting enough sleep to boost your immunity, it is also very important to consume balanced and nutritious foods. Let’s take a look at those foods that can boost your immunity. 1. Onion Onions contain allicin, quercetin, and vitamin C, which have antibacterial effects, enhance immunity, and reduce the generation of free radicals in the body. 2. Garlic Allicin has a bactericidal effect, while the sulfur compounds contained in garlic can regulate immunity. 3.White radish White radish is low in calories, rich in minerals and vitamins, and has the effect of anti-aging and strengthening immunity. 4. Turmeric According to research, the antioxidant capacity of natural curcumin is 2.33 times that of bioflavonoids, 1.6 times that of vitamin E and 2.75 times that of vitamin C, which can help the body fight many diseases. 5. Edible mushroom Mushrooms have ant...

Your immune system is stronger than a vaccine! How to fight the virus?

Your immune system is stronger than a vaccine! How to fight the virus? Immunity is the body's own defense mechanism, which can resist viruses, bacteria and microorganisms in the environment from invading the body. However, the strength of each person's immune system is different. How to improve immunity? 1. Good living habits 2. Eat a balanced diet, pay attention to nutritional intake, and eat more fruits rich in vitamin C. 3. Maintain the cleanliness of the living environment 4. Keep your body warm and help blood circulation 5. Keep a good mood. High stress and anxiety may affect the body's immune system. 6. Sufficient sleep. Adequate sleep can stimulate the immune system and produce more immune proteins that can increase resistance to enhance the body's resistance. 7. Exercise regularly to improve cardiopulmonary function 8. Appropriate supplement of health foods, such as vitamins Want to fight the virus, in addition to facilities outside the vaccination, your immune ...

How do I know if I've already had coronavirus? How to distinguish between influenza and COVID-19?

How do I know if I've already had coronavirus? COVID-19 symptoms: Fever: common Cough: common Difficulty breathing: common Sneezing: no Headache: common Diarrhea: less Sore throat: common Marking "No" does not mean that the symptom will not occur, because everyone's symptoms may be slightly different. If you feel unwell, please consult a doctor. How to distinguish between influenza and COVID-19? According to epidemiological studies, the incubation period of influenza is about 1 to 4 days, and the course of the disease is about 7 days. The flu makes people feel that physical discomfort changes very quickly. If it is suddenly uncomfortable, it is probably flu. The incubation period of COVID-19 is relatively long, which may be about 1 to 14 days, and the course of the disease may be delayed for several weeks or more than several months. Unless there is a chronic disease, the course of the disease will not deteriorate so quickly; at first, there may be a little symptom, a...

New study: Antihypertensive drugs will not increase the risk of COVID-19 infection

New study: Antihypertensive drugs will not increase the risk of COVID-19 infection A new study provides reliable evidence for global hypertension patients. Some experts worry that treatment of hypertension drugs may increase the risk of COVID-19, but it will not happen in fact. The research team of the New York University School of Medicine analyzed 12,594 people who were screened for COVID-19; 5,894 (46.8%) of them tested positive, and of the 4,357 patients with a history of hypertension, 2,573 ( 59.1%) were positive. However, after excluding age and other factors, the analysis of patients' medication showed that there is no substantial correlation between a single drug and the positive rate and the probability of severe illness. Under normal circumstances, when the blood pressure drops, the human body will trigger a series of mechanisms to increase blood pressure through RAAS, including angiotensin I which is converted into angiotensin II by ACE, which further raises blood pressu...