Read on to learn about the top four causes of cancer, and how to avoid becoming part of the 41% of Americans that will develop it during their lifetime.i
Cause #1: Chronic Inflammation
Chronic inflammation causes damage to your cells, DNA, and tissues, and creates the perfect environment for cancerous cells to grow, multiply and spread.ii
The Solution
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Obtain a healthy body weight
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Exercise for 30+ minutes daily and consume a whole foods based diet
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Avoid cigarettes and alcohol
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Address allergies and food intolerances
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Reduce stress
Cause #2: Ongoing Stress
Stress increases inflammation, activates signaling pathways that lead to tumor growth; and reduces your immune system’s ability to detect and eliminate cancer cells.iiiiv
The Solution
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Aim for at least 8 hours of uninterrupted sleep every night
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Maintain a positive mental outlook, and make human connection a priority in your daily life v
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Laugh, meditate, practice yoga, cuddle, and have more sex
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Learn to ask for help and to say no without guilt
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Plan your day ahead of time and avoid taking on too much
Cause #3: Meat and Dairy Products
Animal products increase your cancer risk by triggering inflammation, by exposing you to antibiotics that kill off healthy, cancer-fighting microflora; and by causing estrogen dominance (which increases the risk for breast and prostate cancer).vivii
The Solution
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If completely eliminating animal products is unpractical for you, limit your intake to 2-3 small servings a week
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Consume only organic animal products
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Eat a high fiber diet, with at least 12 servings of vegetables daily to help reduce toxic estrogens, and to offset the inflammatory effects of animal products
Cause #4: Carcinogens
Carcinogens are cancer causing substances found in our food, water, air, medications, personal care products, cookware, furnishings, and cleaning products…to name a few.viiiix
The Solution
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Choose organic foods and cosmetics whenever possible
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Use a water purifier for your tap and your shower
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Use vinegar, baking soda, and hydrogen peroxide in place of chemical cleaning products
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Optimize your liver health with a cleansing supplement, so that it can do its job of breaking down and eliminating toxins
Bonus Tip for Women
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Mammograms are completely ineffective for early detection, they miss 40% of breast cancer cases, and the procedure itself increases the risk for breast cancer
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Thermography is a safe and highly effective tool for early detection that is underutilized
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If you have breast cancer risk factors such as obesity, a family history, or early onset menstruation, we highly recommend using this life-saving screening tool
~Written by Nick Delgado, PhD, CHT
