10 WAYS TO PREVENT CANCER
SIMPLE lifestyle changes can help to
prevent cancer.
Cancer prevention is easier than you
think. With a few simple lifestyle changes, you can drastically reduce your
risk of many types of cancer.
- AVOID SMOKING AND EXPOSURE TO SMOKE.
Smoking is the most significant
cancer risk factor that we can reduce. It is responsible for not only lung
cancer. One of the best ways to prevent cancer is to quit smoking or never to
start.
- PRACTICE SUN SAFETY AND RECOGNIZE WHEN SKIN CHANGES OCCUR.
The first step of preventing skin cancer
is to avoid UV ray exposure. We can do this by wearing sun-screen, avoiding
mid-day sun, wearing protective clothing when outdoors, and by staying away
from tanning beds. Here are some tips to get started.
- EAT YOUR FRUITS AND VEGGIES
A well-balanced diet is
advantageous for many reasons. A diet rich in fruits and vegetables greatly
reduces your risk of developing cancer and many other conditions. Fruits and
vegetables contain antioxidants, which help repairs our damaged cells. Green,
orange and yellow best bet to help prevent cancer. Studies also show that dark
fruits, like blueberries and grapes may also have anti-cancer properties.
4. LIMIT RED MEAT AND ANIMAL FAT.
Numerous studies show that a diet
high in animal fat increases the risk for several types of cancer. Red meat
contains much more fat than poultry and fish, so reducing the amount of red
meat in your diet may help to prevent cancer. A diet high in fat also is major
cause of obesity, which is a risk factor for many type of cancer.
5
LIMIT YOUR
ALCOHOL INTAKE.
Drinking of excessive amount of
alcohol regularly increases your risk factor for many types of cancer. Studies
suggest that men who consume 2 alcohol drinks per day and women who have 1
alcohol drink per day significantly increases their risk factor for certain
types of cancer.
6. EXERCISE FOR CANCER PREVENTION
Did you know that when you
exercise, you are reducing your risk for many types of cancer? The American
Cancer Society recommends exercising 30 or more minutes, at least 5 days a week
for a cancer prevention. Exercising doesn’t have to mean going to the gym to
lift heavy metals. There are plenty ways to get exercise into your day.
7. KNOW YOUR PERSONAL AND FAMILY MEDICAL HISTORY
Knowing your family history of
cancer is important to properly assess your risk factor for certain type of
cancer. We know that cancer like breast, colon, ovarian and possibly other
types can be hereditary.
8. KNOW WHAT YOU ARE BEING EXPOSED TO IN YOUR WORK ENVIRONMRNT.
Chemicals in the workplace may
increase your risk of developing many type of cancer, including kidney cancer
and bladder cancer. If you are exposed to fumes, dust, chemicals, e.t.c in the
workplace, you have the legal right to know what you are being exposed to.
Gasoline, diesel exhaust, arsenic, beryllium, venyl chloride, nickel chromates,
coal products, mustard gas and chloromethyl ethers are all carcinogens and can
be found in some work environments. Talk to your employer about limiting
exposure.
9. PRACTIC SAFE SEX
You may wonder what sex has to do
with cancer. Unsafe sex can result in the infection of the human papillomairus
(HPV), a known cause for cervical cancer and a risk factor for many other types
of cancer. HPV is a common sexually transmitted infection that is spread
through sexual, skin to skin contact.
- GET SCREENED FOR CANCER REGULARLY
Cancer screening test can be
useful not only in detecting cancer, but also helping prevent it. Screening test like the colonoscopy
and pap smear can detect abnormal cellular changes before they turn cancerous.
They key to their effectiveness, however, is that are done regularly
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