Prevention is better than cure - How to Improve Your Lifestyle to Prevent Cancer

Prevention is better than cure.

Prevention is better than cure.

The report proves that cancer prevention is not as difficult as many may believe.

Research shows that a large percentage of cancer-related deaths may be - are directly linked to lifestyle choices such as smoking, drinking, and a lack of exercise. But the majority of the reason is, due to an unhealthy diet.

The research shows that only 5-10% of all cancer cases can be attributed to genetic defects, whereas the remaining 90-95% of all cancers is due to identified factors, and thus are potentially preventable.

30% are due to tobacco use, and as much as 35- 50% are due to foods (fried foods, red meat). About 15-20% are due to infections, and the remaining percentage are due to other factors like radiation, stress, physical activity, environmental pollutants etc.

How Cancer starts:

There are over 100 different types of cancer, and each is classified by the type of cell that is initially affected.

Our bodies are made up of millions of living cells, grouped together to form tissues and organs such as muscles and bones, the lungs, Heart, liver, colon and so on.

The structure and function of each one of the cells in the human body is like a tiny factory providing essential, life-sustaining support.

In normal healthy adult organs cells have a genetic code of conduct (known as DNA), which dictates when they divide, grow, maintain or perform their specific jobs.

Normally, our cells obey these orders and we remain healthy. But sometimes Due to the interference of some oxidized complex chemicals (known as free radicals), the instructions get mixed up, the normal cells lose their code of conduct and this imbalance eventually leads to an overgrowth of a mass of abnormal cells.

As a result cancer begins to form.

Cancer cells accumulate and compete for nutrients, space, and territory with normal healthy cells. Start stealing food from normal cells and feed the abnormal cells which have no function.

Therefore the healthy cells start dying and Cause damage in the organs.

Carcinogens are substances that promote the development of cancerous cells. They may come from foods, from the air, or even from within the body.

When the person's immune system is strong most carcinogens are neutralized before damage can occur.

Some vitamins, minerals and photochemical in plant foods are known to be Antioxidant, could interact in ways that boost the immune system in their individual anti-cancer effects.

In many cases, healthy living reduces the risk of cancer by reducing our exposure to things that damage DNA. These include:

Cigarette

Cigarette smoke contains 4000 chemicals, out of which 250 known harmful chemicals and more than 50 have been found to cause cancer in lung, esophagus, larynx (voice box), mouth, throat, kidney, bladder, pancreas, stomach, and cervix.

Alcohol

Drinking Alcohol can initiate cancer by damaging the cells of the sensitive tissues of the upper-respiratory tract and liver.

Choose not to drink alcohol, or choose to drink them only in moderation. That's no more than 2 drinks per day for men and 1 for women.

1 drink = 1 bottle or can of beer (12 Oz)

1 small glass of wine (5 Oz)

Obesity and over consumption of high-calorie food

Obesity and physical inactivity may account for 25 to 30 percent of several major cancers-colon, breast, kidney.

Do not use plastic container in microwave.

Combination of high heat and plastic releases a harmful cancer causing chemical. into the food which causes breast cancer. Use glass, Corning ware or ceramic container.

There is evidence that limiting the consumption of some foods could prevent cancer.

Cancer-promoting foods are typically rich in refined sugars, processed carbohydrates, preservatives and by-products of deep-frying.

Food sources high in refined sugars such as sweetened beverages, sodas and many juices can increase cancer.

Doughnuts are the completion of three major classes of cancer causing foods; they are deep-fried, contain high levels of sugars and are based on heavily refined carbohydrates. The combination of by-products from the frying process together with heavy amounts of sugar and processed flour make doughnuts particularly risky to those hoping to reduce cancer risk.

Fried potato products such as French fries, potato chips and hash browns are also high on the list of cancer-causing food which is the by-product of processed carbohydrates and deep- frying process.

Hot dogs and other preserved, salted meats such as bacon or bologna should be consumed in moderation or avoided.

Such meats are dangerous. Because they have some harmful chemicals are into the mix as preservatives.

Burned Meats

When organic plant or animal matter is burned, a number of toxic, mutagen by-products are formed. Many of these by-products are exactly the same as those produced in the burning of tobacco that accounts for the toxic and cancer promoting effects of cigarettes. According to the National Cancer Institute, cancers of the colon, stomach and other digestive system malignancies are associated with high intake of charred or burned meats. While this effect has not yet been rigorously established for other burned foods such as burnt toast, the same effect is possible.

Minimize your exposure to environmental toxins

It's impossible to avoid exposure to environmental toxins entirely, but you can strive to avoid the following everyday toxins through simple lifestyle choices:

Heavy metals - found in treated wood, antiperspirants, vaccines, and factory farmed fish

Dioxins - found in fat of animals that are factory farmed

Pesticides - non-organic fruits and vegetables, factory farmed meats, and bug repellents

It's impossible to avoid exposure of some toxins entirely through simple lifestyle choices.

Some toxic chemicals are in every aspects of our life. Such as

Ingredients in your cosmetics, Personal Care Products, home-care products, baby-care products, laundry care products and so on.

Bis-phenol A, or BPA is a toxic chemical that is presently perfectly legal for use in food and beverage containers, mainly canned food. BPA is used as epoxy resin that lines metal food cans and is also found in plastic food storage containers, baby bottles, and water bottles. Soups, beans, infant formula, and other food packages may leach BPA from the can lining.

Cancer causing chemicals, health destroying compounds contaminate air, food, water supply in the form of chlorine, synthetic drugs, formaldehyde, herbicides and pesticides.

Avoiding cigarettes, minimizing alcohol, and getting regular exercise are a great start to an anti-cancer lifestyle.

But to best support your health, you need to look at your eating habits.

You may be eating many foods that fuel cancer, while neglecting the powerful foods which are full of nutrients that can protect you.

If you change your diet and behaviors, you can minimize your risk of disease and possibly even stop cancer in its tracks.

Foods high in Beta-carotene, vitamin A, vitamin E, selenium and vitamin C significantly increase elimination of toxins and free radicals known to cause cellular changes that are the root of cancer Furthermore, the addition of pro biotic is associated with improved immune function by re balancing the natural intestinal bacteria.

Plant-derived Vitamin A:

Recommended Intake

10,000 IU/day for adult males

8,000 IU/day for adult females

Most fruits contain vitamin A, but the following fruits have a significant amount:

Cantaloupes

Grapefruit

Guava

Mango

Papaya

Tomatoes

Watermelon

Vegetables are

Amaranth Leaves

Bok Choy

Broccoli

Brussels sprouts

Butternut Squash

Carrots

Broccoli

Cabbage

Kale

Leeks

Peas

Pumpkin

Rapine

Spinach

Sweet Potato

Swiss chard

Vitamin c:

Recommended Intake

60 mg - 250 mg

All fruits and vegetables have some vitamin C. Some of the best sources are:

Green peppers

Citrus fruits and juices

Strawberries

Tomatoes

Broccoli

Sweet potatoes

Vitamin E - nutritional info:

75 IU

Fruits are

Avocado

Blackberries

Black Currants

Blueberries

Cranberries

Guava

Kiwi

Mango

Nectarine

Papaya

Peach

Pomegranate

Raspberries

Veg sources are:

Butternut Squash

Parsnip

Potatoes

Pumpkin

Swiss char

Selenium:

Recommended Intake

Males and females 19+ years: 50mcg/day

Brazil nuts dried, unbalanced, 1 oz.

Walnuts black, dried, 1 oz.

Oatmeal, 1 c cooked

Rice, enriched, long grain, cooked, 1 c

Beta carotene:

Human beings or animals cannot produce Beta Carotene. This explains why beta carotene foods should be included in your diet. A. An average daily intake of beta carotene of about 2 to 7 mg. is normally prescribed by the doctor, taking into consideration an individual's health.

The need arises if you consume alcohol regularly or if you are a regular smoker. Here is a list of foods with beta carotene.

High Beta Carotene Foods

Raw Romaine Lettuce

Raw Green Leaf Lettuce

Green Dandelion

Spinach

Carrots

Raw Mustard Greens

Turnip Greens

Kale

Pumpkin

Cabbage

Other foods high in beta carotene include sweet potatoes, pumpkins, broccoli, green peppers, apricots, tomatoes, collard green, fresh thyme, winter squash, cilantro, cantaloupes, and other green leafy vegetables

Not all health problems are avoidable, but you have more control over your health than you may think.

This means by monitoring and twisting our inputs, we can influence and even determine our well-being.

Health is really just a system of inputs and outputs for good or ill.

The Heath of human beings is not predominantly determine by medical intervention,but by their behavior,food and environment.

Prevention is better than cure - How to Improve Your Lifestyle to Prevent Cancer

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