Any illness to do with your brain can be scary. Understanding a bit more about how the brain works might help.
The brain
The brain and the spinal cord make up the central nervous system (CNS). The brain is the ‘control centre’ which coordinates most body functions. It is inside the skull, which protects it. The spinal cord is made up of nerves that run down the spine. It passes messages between the brain and the rest of the body.
The brain and the spinal cord are covered by three thin layers of tissue called the meninges. Between two of these layers is a fluid called cerebrospinal fluid (CSF). The meninges and CSF help to protect the brain and spinal cord.
The main parts of the brain are:
Cerebrum
This is at the top of the head and is the largest part of the brain. It’s made up of two halves called hemispheres. It controls thinking, learning, memory, problem-solving, emotions, and touch. It also makes us aware of our body position.
Cerebellum
This is at the back of the head, near the middle. It controls movement, balance and coordination.
Brain stem
This connects the brain to the spinal cord. It’s in the lower part of the brain, just above the back of the neck. It controls breathing, body temperature, heart rate, blood pressure, eye movements and swallowing.
Pituitary gland
This is in the middle of the brain. It makes hormones that control things such as growth, metabolism, periods in females, and sperm production in males.
A brain tumor is a growth of cells in the brain that multiplies in an abnormal, uncontrollable way. It can either be cancerous (malignant) or non-cancerous (benign).
Brain tumors are graded from 1 to 4 according to their behavior, such as how fast they grow and how likely they are to grow back after treatment.
Types of brain tumor
There are different types of brain tumors. They are usually named after the type of cells they develop from. Brain tumors can be either benign (non-cancerous) or malignant (cancerous). This information is about both types.
Benign brain tumors often press on the brain but don’t usually spread into the surrounding tissue. They are also less likely to spread around the brain and spinal cord. If they can be removed with an operation they may not cause any more problems. Sometimes it’s difficult to remove a benign tumor because of where it is in the brain. In this case, you might need treatment with chemotherapy or radiotherapy.
Some benign tumors can cause long-lasting changes. This can be because they increase the pressure inside the brain, or because they press on important areas of the brain.
Malignant brain tumors can spread from where they started into surrounding brain tissue, causing pressure and problems in those parts of the brain. They can also spread through the cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) into other parts of the brain or the spinal cord.
This information is about tumors that start in the brain, which are called primary brain tumors. Sometimes cancers that start in other parts of the body can spread to the brain. These are known as secondary brain tumors.
The types of brain tumors most likely to affect teenagers and young adults are:
-pituitary tumors
-gliomas
-medulloblastomas
-germ cell tumors
Gliomas
These start in cells called glial cells. There are different types of glioma, but the ones that affect younger people are usually astrocytomas, oligodendrogliomas and ependymomas.
These types of tumors can develop in the brain or the spinal cord.
These are the most common types of glioma.
Astrocytomas develop from a star-shaped cell called an astrocyte.
Oligodendrogliomas look like a fried eggs. Sometimes tumors are a mix of both cells. These are called oligoastrocytomas. Doctors group them by how quickly they grow (known as the grade of the tumor). They can tell the grade from how the cells look under a microscope.
Ependymomas
These are rarer types of glioma. They develop from the spinal cord, and from cells that line the fluid-filled spaces (ventricles) in the brain. These tumors can spread to other parts of the brain and spine through the CSF.
Pituitary tumors
These are usually benign tumors that grow in the pituitary gland. They are mostly grouped into pituitary adenomas and craniopharyngiomas.
Some cause too many or too few hormones to be produced in the body. They very rarely spread.
Medulloblastomas
These usually start in the cerebellum, at the back of the brain. Sometimes they can spread through the CSF, or very rarely to other parts of the body. They start from cells that haven’t properly developed yet and are sometimes called primitive neuroectodermal tumors (PNET).
Germ cell tumors of the brain
This type of tumor is rare. They develop from very early cells called germ cells, which have the potential to grow into any type of tissue.
Although germ cell tumors often develop in the ovaries in females or the testicles in males, they can also start in other parts of the body, including the brain. They may be non-cancerous or cancerous. They are called by different names depending on what the cells look like under a microscope.
Brain Tumors Teenagers and Young Adults
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During the night, diffuse 2 drops each: Trauma Blend, for the diffuser, Frankincense 5ml 10ml, Myrrh 5ml 10m, and Cedarwood 5ml 10ml.
In the evening topically apply, over the spine, 15 drops Cell Rejuvenation Blend.
In the morning, topically apply, over the spine, 15 drops Nerve Restore Blend.
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Oil Pulling Method
Swish 1 Tablespoon, daily, for about 5 minutes (gradually work up to 10 or 20 minutes). Don’t do it vigorously since you’ll be doing it for far longer than you are used to and your jaw will get tired. Gently swirl the oil around your mouth and suck it through the spaces between your teeth. Make sure not to swallow any of it. When finished, spit the oil in the dustbin. Don’t spit it in the sink because when the oil thickens after cooling, it may clog up your pipes.
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