There are 7 known ways to reduce the risk of THE BIG C and there are as follows
1) Don’t Use Any Form of Tobacco
Smoking is linked to various cancer ,chewing tobacco and don’t forget second hand smoking are no exception. Cancer such as lung, bladder, cervix, kidney, oral cavity and pancreas can be prevented if tobacco is avoided entirely. If you need help to stop smoking ask your doctor for help and try any strategies to quit NOW.
2) Eat Healthy
It may be costly at the store to buy the right kind of food but it may help to reduce your risk. Eat plenty of fruits and vegetable, whole grain and beans. You should also limit your fat intake, reduce fat source that is a direct link to the animal for instance meat and egg. High fat content increases calories and causes obesity which in turns increases the risk of cancer. Another healthy tip is to reduce your alcohol intake. Drinking affects areas such as breast, colon, lungs, kidney and liver and if alcohol content is reduce or you don’t indulge over a long period of time this may reduce your risk.
3) Maintain a Healthy Weight and Exercise Daily
Controlled weight and physical activity is always good for you on a normal basis, but a bonus is that it help reduce the risk of breast and colon cancer. At least 30 minutes of exercise is great on a daily basis and if you can go longer than 30 minutes that is even better, find a fitness class or pick up a new sporting activity.
4) Protect Yourself from the SUN
Skin cancer is easy to avoid just stay out of the sun when the day is extremely hot between 10-4 p.m. Wear shades and hats and stay in cool areas as much as possible if venturing outside is unavoidable. One other thing, put on lots of sunscreen and avoid tanning bed and sunlamps as these are just as destructive to the skin as the natural sunlight.
5) Get Immunized
Prevention of viral infection help reduce cancer such as Hepatitis B and Human Papillomavirus (HP V). Hep B if you have it can cause liver cancer. It is usually found in adults who have many sexual partners, homosexuals and health care workers exposed to infected body fluids. HP V is a sexually transmitted virus and can lead to cervix cancer, adults 26 years and younger should get vaccinated if there were not when they were teenagers.
6) Avoid Risky Behavior
Practice safe sex by limiting your sexual partners and using a condom at all times. Do not share needles, drug users need to be careful sharing needle can lead to HIV which reduces your immune system thus leaving your body defenseless against any disease such as Hep B and HP V.
7) Take Early Detection Seriously
Regular self exam and professional screening for various types of cancer can increase your chances of discovering early cancer.
Natalie
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