Preventing Cancer Recurrence with Ayurveda

Ann Wagoner, Ayurvedic Practitionerann@lighthouseayurveda.com

June 28, 201510-11 am

School of NursingUniversity of Portland

Caduceus – Symbol of MedicineAyurveda and Yoga are over 5,000 years old; grandmother of world medicine

Ayur = Life and Veda= Knowledge

Hippocrates – Greek, father of Western Medicine – do no harm

Common Sense: Marcus Miller, ND, rootsprayerreligionsciencepillsroots

Eight branches of AyurvedaInternal Medicine

Pediatrics & OBGYN

Surgery

Eye, Ear, Nose, Teeth (Throat)

Anti-Aging and Rejuvenation

Toxicology

Fertility

Psychiatry

Universal Truths Definition of Health

Established in Self (mind) Balanced tissues & digestion(body) Senses full of bliss (spirit)

4 pillars to establish life’s duty: Health community Financial health Physical health Spiritual health

Dosha = Constitution

Vata = Fall/Winter

Pitta = Summer

Kapha = Spring

Dosha of PersonDosha of a Cancer

Vata = bone, dry hardPitta = endocrine, blood

Kapha = reproductive tissue

Foods for Each DoshaVata Pitta Kapha

Sweet and sour fruits: Avocado, Cherries, Figs, Grapes, Kiwi, Lemons, limes, mangoes, papaya

Sweet fruits: Peaches, Cherries, Apricots, Berries, Coconut, Pineapple, Plums, Melons, Figs

Astringent Fruit: Persimmons, Pomegranates, Prunes, Raisins, Cranberries

Cooked fresh food, soups and drinks, avoid cold salads and dry or light foods

Bland foods, bitter foods, avoid hot spices, hot drinks, alcohol, coffee and black tea

Baked foods, non-fat soups; avoid cold foods like ice cream, cheese an yogurt

Warm drinks, whole grains All beans, esp. mung beans, rice Barley, oats, corn millet

Ginger, cumin, coriander, hing, turmeric, cardamom, Braggs Aminos, rock sat, cinnamon

Fresh basil, cilantro, mint, dill, fennel, cumin, coriander, saffron, turmeric

Cloves, cinnamon, almond extract, cayenne, coriander, cumin, fenugreek, ginger

Cooked beets, asparagus, carrots, green beans, leeks, olives, parsnip, pumpkin, squash

Green vegetables and leafy greens, cauliflower, peas, carrots, cucumber, zucchini

Arugula, beet greens, brussel sprouts, cabbage, celery, corn, radish, onion, mustard greens

Sit quietly before eating Eat in a peaceful surrounding Walk 100 paces after each meal

Tastes to Prefer to Prevent Kapha Cancer Recurrence

Pungent (fresh Ginger root)

Bitter (Arugula)

Astringent (Hibiscus Tea)

Ayurvedic Lifestyle Tips Daily Lifestyle Habits (Dinacharya) – hydration, morning BM, yoga, exercise,

self oil massage, cleansing, dressing for the season (color therapy), breathing exercises, meditation, chanting (om), sound therapy, appropriate work or study, three meals a day, massage, relaxing music, relaxing reading, surrounding oneself community, essential oils

Rejuvenative herbs and foods (Rasayana)

Seasonal diet and habit shifts (Ritucharya – Sept. 21 & March 21)

Major cleansing episodes (Panchakarma)

Top Anti-cancer Ayurvedic spices

Culinary Spice Daily Quantity Most Quantity Middle Least

Turmeric 2 to 1 t K P V

Ginger 2 to 1 tsp V K P

Roasted Garlic 10-8 cloves K V P

Black Pepper ¼ to 1/8 tsp K V P

Clove 2 to 1 buds K V P

Basil (Tulsi) 1 to ½ t dry K V P

Saffron 5 to 3 threads P V K

Coriander 2 to 1 tsp K P V

Cumin ½ to ¼ K V P

Fennel 4 to 1 t V K P

Licorice 2 to 1 t P V K

Top Ayurvedic Anti-Cancer Herbs