Cancer - Are We a Do It Your Self Cancer Society? Part II

Most cancers are caused by carcinogens. Thesecancer is with our food. We should begin to eat a
are chemical irritants that can produce cancerousdiet that is very low in fact and cholesterol but
lesions in the body over time. With the increase inhigh in fiber. Many studies have shown that just
consumption of processed foods, fast foods andsuch a diet will reduce the risk of heart disease,
packaged foods these chemical innovators arediabetes,, and many types of cancers.
ingested in the body by what we eat or drink.There is no magic pill to cure cancer, but lifestyle
An example of a carcinogen found in the body, ischanges can prevent and even reverse most
when bile acids are secreted in the body due tocancers we experience today. But unfortunately I
the amount of fat in the diet. In the intestinallifestyle change seems for many a hard pill to
tract some of these bile acids can form irritatingswallow. Maybe because it involves learning new
carcinogenic compounds. The longer thesehabits, and reeducation. Giving up but habits like
compounds stay in contact with the lining of thedrinking and smoking, can be difficult. But when
colon, the more irritating to the colon mayyou look at the alternative is a smart decision to
become, and over time this could lead tostart cutting back today.
cancerous cells or tumors forming.Exercise is an extremely important aspect of
That is why fiber intake is so very important.preventing cancers. Aerobic activities and strength
With a low fiber diet waste material moves slowlytraining both how a positive effect on the body.
through the intestines, often taking up to six daysAn exercise routine of 4 to 5 times a week
or more to complete the journey from one endshould be implemented as part of your lifestyle
to the other. Most fibers absorb water like achange.
sponge, which helps fill the intestines and stimulateUse whole-grain breads and cereals, and stay
them to increased activity. With a high fiber dietaway from highly refined, highly processed, highly
food travelers through the intestines in under 24sugared foods. Enjoy a wide variety of fresh
hours, and do not have time to cause any seriousfoods each day. Foods contains some very
problems in the digestive tract. This helps thepowerful antioxidants, that are aggressive act
colon in two major ways. It charges exposure todestroying dangerous carcinogens in the body.
irritating substances, and toxic carcinogenicAlso eat a wide variety of vegetables. Make it a
chemicals, and it dilutes the concentration of thehabit of eating dark green leaf vegetables at least
irritants thanks to the fibers water holding abilityone serving per day yellow. Vegetables are high in
and sweeping effect.vitamins A and very high in fiber and other
Just for major lifestyle changes can have anutrients. Use a wide variety of legumes that is
dramatic decrease in your risk of obtaining cancer.beans and peas as they are a great source of
No smoking, no alcohol, a vegetarian diet very lowprotein and high in fiber but yet low in fat.
in fat and high in fiber, and normal weight, thisJust be simple lifestyle changes will reduce your
could prevent up to 80% of cancers fall and inrisk of getting cancer. They are truly nature's
our society today.way to combat the carcinogens that constantly
The best place to start in our prevention ofbombard our body.