Achieving Total Wellness Now

The incidence of colon cancer can be dramatically reduced by taking a strong regimen of aspirin on a daily basis.  An adult does of 325 mg/day is the proper amount.  The salicylic acid in aspirin is an anti-inflammatory; and as we have shown earlier, a great many diseases, including cancer, are promoted by inflammation in the body.

However, a daily dose of 325 mg of aspirin is going to have other effects on the body over that are not so good.    First, aspirin is also a blood thinner and consistent use of it can lead to gastric problems that include internal bleeding.  Over 16,000 people a year die from gastric bleeding associated with non-steroidal medications such as aspirin and ibuprofens.

In short, aspirin does work but it will cause havoc with your body because colon tumors take between 5 and 10 years to develop before they are discovered.  It is too long a period of time to be on an aspirin regimen.

Some doctors and wellness experts recommend a high fiber diet rich in vegetables, fruits and wheat bran.  This advice is excellent for many reasons; but the fact of the matter is that so far there has been no evidence that such a diet prevents colon cancer.

Our recommendation is always to eat a proper and healthy diet, to exercise and to keep your weight in the correct range; but do get a colonoscopy on a regular basis as advised by your physician.

By Paul A. Mulready