phytochemicals

The Land and Seed Traditional Theory of Health

Issue:

Vol 63, Issue 1: Jan (2014)

DOI:

10.7727/wimj.2013.159

Pages:

88–9

Synopsis:

This research paper deals with the body’s built-in mechanisms to ward off cancer. It also attempts to highlight the use of carefully selected foods that will protect against the ravages of cancer.

INTRODUCTION

The ‘land and seed’ theory hinges on the principles and practice of Ayurvedic medicine which postulates that, “if you are strong enough, cancer does not stand a chance”. The theory expounds that the human body is the ‘land’ and all the cancer causing pathogens are the ‘seed.’

Received:

22 May, 2013

Accepted:

25 Jun, 2013

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