Cancer is a scary diagnosis and according to Cancer Research UK, someone in the UK is diagnosed with cancer every two minutes. However, there is hope as the World Health Organisation states that many cancer deaths are preventable.
They refer to five diet and lifestyle risks:
high body mass index
low fruit and vegetable intake
physical inactivity
tobacco use
alcohol use
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It is important to note that there are always cancer cells present in the human body. Cancer only becomes a disease when those cells replicate out of control. Our greatest opportunities to prevent cancer are to maximise nutrition, boost immune function and ensure we have strong detoxification.
Here are my top three tips to reduce your risk of cancer:
Robust immune system - ensure your immune system is running at its best. You need to have a calm vigilant immune system which tolerates what is normal, for example, certain foods and temperatures. You do not want your body busy healing inflammation in your body or fighting viruses. You require the following nutrients for a healthy immune system: zinc, vitamin D, vitamin A, omega 3 fats. Eat (do an image with foods for these nutrients and a pin, oysters, beef (zinc), salmon, chestnut mushrooms, sunshine, liver, carrots, mackerel, SMASH)
Detox well - ensure your body’s detoxification pathways are all working optimally. You can achieve this through daily bowel movements, drinking enough water and sweating regularly. Try and limit your toxin exposure so your body has less toxins to process by eating organic foods and checking food and beauty product labels.
Effective stress management - ensure you take time daily to relax, take breaks from work and do things you love and that bring you joy. Think about the things you used to do as a child to have fun. Perhaps you like to do sport or read or do puzzles or just hang out with friends.
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Please let me know how you get on with these tips. Which is the hardest one for you to do daily?
