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The Basics of Cancer Prevention
By admin | November 15, 2007
Despite cancer being a major threat today, not many people take it too seriously. It is only when someone in the family or they, themselves, are afflicted with the illness that people actually realize what cancer is all about. This is one of the reasons why people don’t take measures to try and prevent cancer from happening in the first place. Trying to prevent cancer is easy enough — live a healthy life. If you try hard enough to live a life that doesn’t abuse your body, the chances of getting cancer could be slim.
What are the basics of everyday cancer prevention?
1. Eating Healthy
Some types of cancer could be reduced by watching, monitoring and controlling what we eat. These types of cancers include stomach, colon, liver, breast, prostate and bladder among others. So, how exactly does one eat healthy? First of all, avoid junk foods. Eat anything high in fiber. Cut down on excess salt, sugar and fats. In essence, get rid of everything unhealthy and eat those high in minerals and vitamins like fruits and vegetables.
2. Staying Out of the Sun for Too Long
Sunbathing is all right, but don’t stay out under the sun until you’re burnt to a crisp. The sun’s radiation could cause subsequent harm, cancer included. If you’re entailed to be out under the sun for long periods of time, use of sunscreen with SPF 15 and above is recommended.
3. Stop Smoking
Smoking could cause not only lung cancer but also mouth cancer. The smoke isn’t bad only for you, but everyone around. Second-hand smoke is even more potent. There’s a reason why ads always say “Cigarette smoking is bad for your health.”
Following the advice given above and if you’re diligent enough to follow through, cancer could be avoided.
Topics: Prevention |
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