Lung cancer is a type of cancer that originates in the lungs and typically in the cells lining the air passages. It is one of the most common and serious types of cancer worldwide. Statistically it is a leading cause of cancer-related deaths. Types of Lung Cancer are:
1) Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC): It account for almost 85% of all cancer cases diagnosed. Types of Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC) are:
a) Adenocarcinoma: It is most common type of NSCLC and is more common in non-smokers.
b) Squamous Cell Carcinoma (SCC): It is linked to smoking.
c) Large Cell Carcinoma: It is less common and aggressive in nature.
2) Small Cell Lung Cancer (SCLC): It accounts for almost 10 – 15% of cancer cases diagnosed and is more aggressive in nature.
Ayurvedic Diet for Lung Cancer Patients
An Ayurvedic diet for lung cancer patients focuses on balancing Vata and Kapha dosha as lung is mostly affected by this doshas. Ayurvedic diet plan for lung cancer should consider on enhancing the Agni and should be easily digestible or supachya in nature. It should also support immunity and improve overall vitality in lung cancer patients. Further is mentioned diet that can prove beneficial in lung cancer patients:
1) Cow Milk in Lung Cancer Patient:
As per Ayurveda, cow’s milk is nourishing and Sattvic in nature, and proves extremely beneficial in lung cancer patients. It also supports ojas and further improve vitality in lung cancer patients.
स्वादुशीतंमृदुस्निग्धंबहलंश्लक्ष्णपिच्छिलम्।गुरुमन्दंप्रसन्नंचगव्यंदशगुणंपयः॥२१७॥
तदेवङ्गुणमेवौजःसामान्यादभिवर्धयेत्।प्रवरंजीवनीयानांक्षीरमुक्तंरसायनम्॥२१८॥ Charak Samhita Sutrasthana 27
As per Ayurveda, cow milk is sweet, cold, soft, unctuous, dense, glossy, viscid, heavy, slow and clear in nature. Through these properties cow milk helps to improve ojas and vital essence is lung cancer patients. It is foremost among vitalizers and rejuvenator of health in lung cancer patients. Further we will discuss how cow milk can be processed for lung cancer patients:
a) Turmeric with Cow Milk:
Turmeric milk which is also known as Haldi Doodh or Golden Milk is prepared by mixing turmeric powder in cow’s milk and further boiling it for few minutes.
This turmeric milk has various health benefits and helps to boost immunity, reduce inflammation, and improve digestion in lung cancer patients. Turmeric milk is rich in antioxidant and help to protect the body from damage caused by free radicals.
b) Cow milk with Dry Fruits:
Dry fruits processed in milk is common practice in many cultures and has numerous health advantages. Almond, walnut, raisins, dates, pistachios, and figs can be processed with milk.
Dry fruits in milk provides essential nutrients like calcium, protein, healthy fats, fibre, vitamins, and minerals. It help to boost energy and improve digestion in lung cancer patients. It also helps to prevent constipation and improve sleep quality.
2) Mutton (Goat Meat) in Lung Cancer Patients:
In Ayurveda, Goat meat (Aja Manmsa) is considered as one of the most nourishing among animal meats and prove extremely beneficial in chronic debilitating conditions such as cancer, tuberculosis, and other wasting diseases. Goat meat also help to prevent further muscle loss and further build up muscle mass in cancer patients.
नातिशीतगुरुस्निग्धं मांसमाजमदोषलम्॥६१॥
शरीरधातुसामान्यादनभिष्यन्दिबृंहणम्। Charak Samhita Sutrasthana 27
As per Ayurveda, the flesh of goat is not very cold in potency, not heavy, and not unctuous in nature. It helps to keep the dosha of the body in harmony or in balance and proves extremely nourishing to the body without being deliquescent in effect.
a) Goat Meat Soup in Lung Cancer Patients:
Goat mutton soup is rich in nutrition and is a flavourful dish. It is light and easily digestible option. Goat Mutton is taken into 250 – 300 gms and is further boiled with 1 lit of water. It can be accordingly boiled in pressure cooker or open pot.
3) Green Moong Dal in Lung Cancer Patients
Green Moong Dal (Green Gram/Mung Bean) is one of the most important dietary component in lung cancer patients and has multiple potential benefits. Benefits of Green Moong Dal in lung cancer patients is mentioned further:
a) Easily digestible food component with high protein content: It supports tissue repair and maintain strength in lung cancer patients. It is ideal for lung cancer patients with weak digestive system.
b) Rich in Antioxidants: Green Moong Dal is rich in flavonoids, phenolic acids, and vitamins like vitamin C and E, which can help to combat oxidative stress caused by cancer and its treatment.
c) Anti-inflammatory Properties: Green Moong Dal can reduce inflammation in lung cancer patients and can help to reduce breathlessness and coughing.
d) Rich in Fibre and Micronutrients: Green Moong Dal supports gut health, detoxification, and immunity in lung cancer patients.
कषाय मधुरोरूक्षः शीतः पाके कटु र्लघुः।विशदः श्लेष्मपित्तघ्नोमुद्गःसूप्योत्तमोमतः॥२३ Charak Sutrasthana 25
As mentioned in Ayurveda, Green mudga or moong is considered the best of all the pulses. It is astringent and sweet in taste, and is easily to digestible in cancer patients. Moong daal is excellent aphrodisiac, and can help cancer patient to increase their health and potency.
Moong Dal Khichdi or Soup in Lung Cancer Patients:
Moong Dal Khichdi is light, nourishing, and easily digestible in nature. Turmeric, black pepper, cumin, and ghee can be added to enhance anti-inflammatory properties.
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Ayurveda Cancer Consultant,
Specialist in Ayurveda and Panchakarma.
