10 Lifestyle Anti-Cancer

Healthy behaviors could prevent about half of all cancer deaths, according to the American Cancer Society.
Here are 10 lifestyle changes that can improve the chances of the cancer ward. The following tips disclosed Dr. Anne McTiernan, a cancer prevention researcher at the Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center in Seattle, the United States, was quoted as saying by LiveScience.

Do not smoke or use any products made from raw tobacco.

According to the National Cancer Institute, smoking causes a number of cancers such as cancer of the esophagus, lung, mouth, throat, stomach, and pancreas. Smoking is also the leading cause of premature deaths could have been prevented. If you've tried to quit before, do not despair!

Perform testing (screening) for cancer regularly.

Test test can detect colon cancer, breast, prostate, cervical, and skin (ask your doctor how often can be done and at what age could begin this test). Even if we do not have any symptoms, find them as early as possible allows the opportunity for treatment and healing. The test includes testing of physical examination, blood tests, x-rays, and genetic testing.

Limit your alcohol consumption.

This means should not drink more than two glasses for men and one drink per day for women. Alcohol drinkers have an increased risk of oral cancer six times more likely than people who do not drink alcohol (research American Cancer Society).

Protect your skin from the sun.

Ultraviolet light can damage DNA and cause genetic mutations skin that cause skin cancer. Use sunscreen every time I went out of the room (preferably with an SPF of 30 or higher that protects against both UVA and UVB). Also use a wide-brimmed hat and sunglasses.

Physically active.

People who are active have a lower risk of colon and breast cancer than those who did not exercise. It is not necessary to be a super athlete to get the benefits of exercise. Try just doing a cheap exercise such as brisk walking, biking, dancing, or any exercise that increases your heart rate and makes you sweat.

Maintain a normal weight appropriate height.

That means keeping a body mass index (BMI) of 25 or less. Increased BMI may be associated with endometrial, gall bladder, esophagus, kidney, thyroid, and colon cancer. Stay tuned for the stable in the range of 1-4 kg since weighed at age 18, according to the researchers suggest.

Avoid use of hormone replacement therapy to treat menopausal symptoms.

Hormone use increases the risk of uterine cancer, according to the American Cancer Society study. If hormone therapy is necessary, limit the use of less than five years.

Consult with your doctor.

Consider wearing what kind of treatment to reduce the risk of cancer. There are some medications that have been tested and found to be effective for reducing the risk of cancer. For example, drugs called selective estrogen receptor modulators to help women at high risk of breast cancer, can still cancer-free.

Avoid exposure to cancer-causing substances.

Exposure to radiation and some chemicals are known to cause cancer. For example, radiation from gamma rays, high-energy UV rays, and X-rays can cause cancer of the lung, skin, thyroid, breast, and stomach.

Diet foods could reduce cancer risk.

Plant-based diet, from vegetables and fruits reduces the risk of cancer, especially colon cancer. It is also recommended keeping the intake of red meat no more than 100 grams per day, avoid processed meats such as sausage, eat at least five portions of different types of vegetables and fruits every day, minimize your intake of sugary drinks, such as juices, desserts, candies, breads, bagels , or chips.