A woman who had advanced cancer 24 years ago is now very healthy. With 3 eating rules, the disease has not returned.
A report from Japan’s Weekly Women’s PRIME reveals the story of Shigeno Sawako. A dietitian who was diagnosed with colon cancer at the age of 38.
“At that time, I often had back pain, nausea, and blood in my stool. I thought it was hemorrhoids, so I went to see a doctor. But the doctor found lesions in my abdomen and diagnosed me with stage 3 colon cancer,” Sawako said.
The doctor immediately ordered Sawako to undergo surgery to remove the tumor. The surgery was a success, but she still needs to receive treatment and regular checkups to monitor her cancer and prevent it from returning.
After her health stabilized and she was discharged from the hospital. Sawako decided to change her diet to protect her digestive system, improve her health, and prevent the cancer from coming back.
Sawako’s 3 Eating Rules
1. Eat on time and eat 3 meals. Sawako believes that eating on time and eating 3 meals is important to protect intestinal health, improve intestinal function, and effectively prevent constipation. Which reduces the burden on the digestive system and reduces the risk of colon cancer. In addition, eating on time and on time can help the body get enough energy, strengthen the immune system, and prevent the development of cancer cells.
“No matter how busy you are, you should make time to eat three meals a day,” Sawako advises.
2. Increase fiber and fermented foods. Sawako focuses on replenishing her body with essential nutrients. She eats high-fiber foods such as oats, taro, carrots, broccoli, sweet potatoes, and fermented foods such as yogurt and apple cider vinegar. She prepares these foods in dishes such as boiled sweet potatoes, cabbage and carrot salad with apple cider vinegar, or yogurt with oats and fresh fruit.
Sawako said that eating vegetables, fruits and fermented foods regularly helps to add essential nutrients such as vitamins, dietary fiber, minerals, antioxidants and helps to balance the microflora in the gut, reducing inflammation, which is beneficial in preventing the return of cancer.
3. Eat slowly and chew thoroughly. Sawako also emphasizes the speed of eating. She said that eating slowly and chewing food thoroughly reduces the chance of overeating, reduces the burden on the digestive system, and protects the function of the intestines.
Exercise improves health.
In addition to changing her diet, Sawako also exercises regularly to boost her immune system and overall health. Research worldwide shows that regular exercise reduces inflammation in the โปรโมชั่น ufabet body and lowers the risk of colon cancer coming back.
She often goes for walks or hikes regularly.
“With a balanced diet and regular exercise, my physical condition has improved a lot. My health remains strong even after 24 years of being diagnosed with cancer. My colon cancer has never returned,” Sawako said.