what you can do to prevent cancer and why it works
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DR.KAMALJIT SINGH
M.D., PhD
F.R.H.S (London), MWSAM (USA)
Chief Consultant
Dr. Kamal Bio-Magnetic Holistic Health Centre
www.drkamalholistic.com
Email: [email protected]
Mobile: (+66) 0869032543
What You Can Do to Prevent Cancer and Why It Works
Ditch the Smokes
Every puff of tobacco is packedwith 250 harmful chemicals.Nearly 70 of them cause cancer.And it's more than just lungcancer. Cigarettes are linked to 12other kinds, including stomach,bladder, kidney, mouth, andthroat. The sooner you stop, thebetter. Ask your doctor for adviceon quit-smoking methods.
Eat More Broccoli
Fruits and veggies pack an anti-cancer punch because they'rehigh in nutrients and fiber, andlow in fat. Try broccoli, Brusselssprouts, cabbage, kale,watercress, or other cruciferousvegetables. They protect againstDNA damage that can turn cellscancerous. Or eat colorful berries.Studies show they have cancer-fighting chemicals that ward offdamage to cells.
Trim a Few Pounds
Extra weight around your middlecould add up to a greater chanceof having cancer, especially of thebreast, colon, uterus, pancreas,esophagus, and gallbladder.Researchers say one reason maybe that fat cells releasesubstances that encourage cancercells to grow.
Go Easy on Alcohol
Tip back too many martinis eachday, and your odds of cancer goup. Alcohol is linked to cancers ofthe mouth, breast, liver,esophagus, and others. The moreyou drink, the higher your risk. Ifyou drink, do it in moderation.Women should stick to one drinka day, men up to two.
Cut Back on Hot Dogs
Think twice before you throwsome on the grill. Studies showthat processed meats, like hotdogs, bacon, and sausage, havechemicals called nitrites andnitrates that may be linked tocancer. And research suggests toomuch red meat like steak andburgers could be a long-term riskfor colorectal cancer. Choose saferalternatives for your backyardcookout, like chicken breast or fish
Get Off the Couch
Do you spend too much timelounging around? Cancerprevention is one more reason toget moving. Exercise fights obesityand lowers levels of hormones likeestrogen and insulin, which havebeen linked to cancer. Aim for 30minutes of aerobic exercise -- thekind that gets your heart pumping-- on most days of the week.
Put on Sunscreen
Baking in the sun might give you ahealthy-looking glow, but under thesurface, UV rays cause skin damagethat could lead to cancer. Becauseyou can burn in just 15 minutes, rubon sunscreen before you go outside.Pick a broad-spectrum product withan SPF of 30 or higher. Reapplywhenever you sweat or swim. Andwhen you're out in the sun, wear awide-brimmed hat and wraparoundsunglasses.
Practice Safer Sex
Sexually transmitted diseases(STDs) aren't your only worryduring unprotected sex. Some ofthese infections also increase yourodds of having cancer. About 70%of cervical cancers start withhuman papillomavirus (HPV) types16 and 18. Some types of hepatitiscan cause liver cancer. To staysafe, use a latex condom everytime you have sex.
Get Vaccinated
When it comes to vaccines, thinkbeyond your annual flu shot.Some can protect against cancer,too. Certain HPV vaccines preventcancers of the cervix, vulva,vagina, and anus. The time to getvaccinated is between ages 9 and26. The hepatitis B vaccine wardsoff the virus that causes livercancer. It's part of the childhoodvaccination schedule
Avoid Toxic Chemicals
Chemicals called carcinogensdamage DNA in your cells and raiseyour chance of having cancer if youtouch, eat, or breathe them in.Asbestos, radon, and benzene are afew that some people come intocontact with at work or home.Chemicals in weedkillers, plastics,and some home products may alsobe risky. You can't avoid everychemical, but know which ones arein products you use and switch tosafer options if you can.
Know Your Family History
You inherited more than yourmother's eyes or your father's grin.They may also have shared theirchances for having diseases likecancer. Some genes that parentspass down to their kids have flaws.They don't repair damaged DNA theway they should, which lets cells turninto cancer. Learn about yourfamily's medical history and ask yourdoctor if a genetic test is a good ideafor you.
Stay Up to Date With Screenings
Screening tests catch cancer early --sometimes even before it starts. Acolonoscopy often finds polyps in thecolon and rectum before they turninto cancer. The Pap test locates pre-cancerous and cancerous cells in awoman's cervix. Mammograms andlow-dose computed tomography(LDCT) look for early breast and lungcancers. Ask your doctor when tostart getting these tests, and howoften you need them.
Take Meds if You Need Them
Some drugs lower your odds ofgetting certain cancers. Tamoxifen(Nolvadex, Soltamox) andraloxifene (Evista) can reducebreast cancer risk but may haveserious side effects. Aspirin mayprotect against colorectal andprostate cancers. Be wary, though,of supplements that promise tokeep you cancer-free. Manyhaven't been proven, and somehave side effects.
Be Cautious About Hormone Therapy
It can ease menopause symptomslike hot flashes and fatigue, andprotect your bones. But hormonetherapy may raise your chances ofbreast cancer and make cancerharder to detect. Ask your doctorabout your risks before you trythis treatment.
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