Today is the best day ever to start battling cancer. Why? Because you have found this article with all of its great tips and tricks, plus they are simple to implement into your life. If you begin today, you will reduce your risk so that cancer can be foreign to you for much longer.
It is important that you get out into the sun for at least 15 minutes per day. While fair skinned people will produce enough vitamin D by being in the sunlight for 30 minutes, three times a week, those with darker complexions will need even more time outdoors. A fair average to aim for is to stand in the sun for 15 minutes a day. That said, be sure to put on sunscreen so that you don't damage your skin while out on an especially sunny day. If it is cloudy, you will have to be outside longer as less sunlight is able to make it to your skin. If you aren't outside enough, pick up a vitamin D supplement.
Can you consider the weeds on your lawn to be a beautiful part of nature? If you avoid herbicides which kill off weeds, you can also reduce your cancer risk. These chemicals leech into the soil and end up on the plants which grow there. If you touch them, or grow herbs or vegetables, they will be found within the plants themselves and will end up on you or, even worse, in your system if you eat them. We don't know what long-term exposure to these chemicals does to people yet, but the chances are it isn't good. Fall in love with your weeds instead of spraying on harsh chemicals and appreciate nature for what it is.
If you want to put on the perfect amount of sunscreen, fill up a shot glass. This will be one and a half ounces, and that is what dermatologists recommend that you slather on your body. This should be replenished every 2 hours to ensure you are constantly protected from the sun and its harmful UV rays. If you do this every time you leave the house, you will be able to stave off skin cancer.
Don't lay out in the sun to get a brown tone to your skin! It is much better for you to get a spray-on tan or use a self-tanner instead. Studies show tanning beds and the sun cause cancer, but there is no such data for liquid tanning products.
Avoid dry cleaning your clothes as much as possible. The chemicals used in many dry cleaners are actually carcinogens. Having these touching your skin or inhaled can be detrimental. If you do have an item dry cleaned, allow it to air out in your yard for at least a day before you wear it.
From eating right to exercising, there are some common sense changes you need to start making in your life. On top of those, you also need to use the tips in this article to bolster your cancer fighting regime. If you take this seriously, you can have a healthier life which you will enjoy with those you love.