You may think that you have to change your whole lifestyle to avoid cancer, and in a way that is true. A healthy, active, whole food lifestyle is the key to avoiding cancer, but you do not have to make the changes all at once, and there are lots of little things you can do that will help you avoid cancer. Read on to learn some small choices you can make every day to keep cancer away.
Enjoy snuggling with your favorite person or petting your favorite pet. You will lower your stress levels, increase your happiness and reduce your cancer risk.
Eat plenty of grapes. Fresh grapes are high in fiber and vitamin C to help keep your body functioning properly. They also contain resveratrol, a powerful antioxidant that can help you avoid cancer.
Chop up some scallions, shallots or chives and have them on salad, in eggs, in soup and in anything else you can think of. These mild tasting onions are enjoyable to eat, and you can eat lots of them to reduce the risk of developing cancer (especially prostate cancer) by half.
Eat lots of citrus fruits and enjoy freshly squeezed citrus juices such as homemade limeade, lemonade and orange juice. Citrus is high in vitamin C and roughage and can reduce your chances of getting cancer of the stomach, throat and mouth about fifty percent.
You can reduce your risk of developing breast cancer tremendously by just going for a walk every evening after you eat your dinner. Just half an hour walk each day will help you stay fit and keep your weight under control. This, in turn, lowers estrogen levels in your system and reduces your chances of pancreatic cancer and breast cancer by half.
Avoid factory farmed foods. The foods that come from big factory farms are drenched in pesticides, hormones and carcinogens, and those do not just rinse off. These substance cause damage to your cells and can cause cancer. Look for local organic produce from small, natural farms or plant yourself a garden and grow your own healthy, natural fruits and veggies.
As you avoid foods drenched in chemicals and pesticides, also avoid drenching your own yard in these dangerous substances. Learn to accept and even embrace a slightly wilder landscape in your yard. Remember that native plants (weeds) will not kill you, but commercial products to get them under control certainly can. If they really bother you, get out in the yard and week the old-fashioned way. It is good exercise!
Purchase clothing made of natural fibers that can be washed in mild cleansing products. Avoid having your clothing dry cleaned. The chemicals used in this process have been shown to cause cancer of the liver and kidneys. If you must have some of your clothing dry cleaned, be sure to take off the plastic and hang your items outside to air for several hours before you wear them.
These are just a few of the smart and simple choices you can make that will reduce your risk of cancer. Overall, maintaining a healthy lifestyle and choosing simple, natural products over processed ones will help you avoid cancer. Follow the tips presented here and continue reading up on the many ways you can minimize your likelihood of developing cancer.