Cleaning Cowshed Can Cure Cancer: UP Minister's Bizarre Claim Sparks Outrage
New Delhi, October 15: In a shocking statement, a Uttar Pradesh Minister on Tuesday claimed that lying in a cowshed and cleaning it can cure cancer while stroking a cow's back can lower blood pressure. Sanjay Singh Gangwar made these remarks during the inauguration of the Kanha Gaushala in UP's Nougawa Pakadiya.
The leader also advised blood pressure patients to stroke a cow's back twice a day, asserting that this would reduce their medication dosage for high BP from 20 mg to 10 mg within 10 days. He even said that burning cow dung cakes can repel mosquitoes, emphasizing the utility of everything cows produce.
"If there is a blood pressure patient, there are cows here. The person should stroke a cow on its back every morning and evening and serve it. If the person is taking a 20 mg dose of blood pressure medicine, it will come down to 10 mg within 10 days," Gangwar told the gathering.
Cancer is the world's leading cause of death as per the World Health Organisation (WHO). While there is no absolute cure for cancer, patients are given treatments depending on their cancer type and stages. The bizarre claim made by the UP minister that taking care of cows and sleeping inside the cowsheds can cure cancer is nothing but just superstitious belief which has no scientific support.
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Speaking to TheHealthSite.com Dr Vishesh Dwivedi, Apollo Hospitals, said, "The claim that lying in a cowshed can cure cancer is a dangerous and unfounded myth. There is no scientific evidence to support this claim, and it can be harmful to your health". Talking about the treatment procedure for cancer patients, Dr Dwivedi said, "Conventional cancer treatments, such as surgery, chemotherapy, and radiation therapy, have been rigorously tested and proven to be effective in many cases. These treatments are based on scientific evidence and are administered by qualified healthcare professionals".
On the other hand high blood pressure, a condition where the force at which the blood is flowing against the walls of the arteries sees a spike, is a lifestyle disease which according to the medical journals can only be managed and cured with proper medical and lifestyle support. Stroking a cow's back twice daily doesn't help in lowering BP.
"While there are some studies suggesting that interacting with animals can have positive effects on mental health and stress reduction, these benefits are not necessarily linked to lowering blood pressure."Dr Dwivedi said. He further added, "However, spending time in nature, interacting with animals, and engaging in calming activities can all contribute to a more relaxed state of mind. This, in turn, can indirectly help manage blood pressure."
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