Cancer. The very word strikes dread in our hearts. When the word comes from our doctors vis a vis a diagnosis; most of us accept it as an automatic death sentence. So, news that there are several things we can do to prevent cancer, aside from smoking, should motivate all of us to ‘sign-on’.
Following the steps below may prevent 30% of cancers. Additionally, the actions identified are good for anyone who would like to adapt a healthy lifestyle.
• Maintain a healthy weight. Learn about the Body-Mass Index, and keep your weight at the lower end of normal. Extra weight around our middle increases the body’s level of estrogen; which contributes to cancer of the colon, ovaries and breast. Scientists even think that cancer of the pancreas and the uterine lining (endometrium) may be involved.
• Be physical active. Being physically active for at least 30 minutes of every day will help prevent cancer. 60 minutes is even more desired. Physical activity decreases certain hormones, like estrogen, and also helps to maintain a healthy immune system, which may be able to ward off ‘baby’ cancer cells.
• Avoid processed meats, and significantly decrease portions of red meats. Research indicates that 18 ounces of Red meat a day may be OK; increasing that portion size, increases the risk of cancer of the colon. With processed meats, the cancer risk starts immediately, as the processes and additives which make processed meats also make these meats carcinogenic. Red meats increase our cancer risk based on a colon irritating substance in the Red meat called heme. This is what makes Red meat red. It is a natural substance that all mammals have, so buying organic meats will not decrease the amount of heme.
Several other action steps can be taken to decrease our risk of cancer. For further information, the reader should link to the site identified on this article. Have the information you need to prevent this deadly disease. Why die from cancer, if we do not have to? The resolution lies within your control.
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