5 simple lifestyle changes that may reduce the change of having Cancer!

It is true that even those who follow a healthy diet have been diagnosed with cancer, and avoiding certain foods does not guarantee immunity. However, you cannot underrate the role of healthy food in reducing cancer risks and even curing it. Several research reports have shown that nutrients influence the behavior of genes.

Animal products have been associated with increased occurrences of cancer (Source: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4144110/). You should avoid meat and dairy products and increase the intake of immunity-building foods like fresh fruits, vegetables, nuts, and whole grains.

Did you know that obesity and a sedentary lifestyle can increase the risk of cancer? The American Cancer Society has laid out guidelines (Source: https://www.cancer.org/cancer/cancer-causes/diet-physical-activity/body-weight-and-cancer-risk/acs-recommendations.html) that recommend 150 minutes of moderate-intensity or 75 minutes of vigorous-intensity workouts every week for adults. For children and teenagers, it recommends one hour of moderate to vigorous-intensity activity each day. You can reduce the risk of colon, rectum, breast, and other cancers, as well as other lifestyle diseases, by reducing screen-based entertainment and embracing an active lifestyle.

You can begin by walking short distances or taking the stairs more often. The aim is to gradually increase the amount of physical activity in your daily life. There are a lot of interesting solo and group workout options that can help you stay active.

Consumption of tobacco is the single largest preventable cause of cancer. It is responsible for almost ~22% of cancer deaths. The tobacco epidemic takes 7 million lives a year.[1] Not only do you put yourself at risk by smoking, but also endanger the lives of those around you (Source: http://www.who.int/mediacentre/factsheets/fs339/en/).

Jennifer Aniston, popularly known as Rachel from the TV show Friends, turned to yoga to get rid of her smoking habit. Several celebrities have used hypnosis and other creative methods to quit smoking for their health, family, and physique.

It is not as Herculean a task as you may think. For a week or two, start by avoiding cigarettes for at least 3 waking hours. Then slowly increase the number of hours in the consequent weeks.

Alternatively, you can choose to smoke after any one of these exercises: 30-40 pushups; 5-minute plank position; or walking 300-500 meters. This should help you drop your dependence on tobacco.

Skin cancer is also a common form of cancer and is caused by exposure to the sun’s radiation. It affects more than 1 million people a year.[2] Ultraviolet (UV) radiation, is considered carcinogenic and can cause skin cancer, such as basal cell carcinoma (BCC), squamous cell carcinoma (SCC) and melanoma (Source: http://zeenews.india.com/health/world-cancer-day-countdown-most-common-types-of-cancer-and-prevention-tips-1973035).

Try to avoid prolonged and regular exposure to the midday sun. When venturing out during harsh summers, be generous with sunscreen application and cover exposed body parts.

Be wary of radiofrequency energy from cellphones. Although there is no conclusive evidence, scientists do suggest a link between cellphone radiations and cancer. Also, take care not to take unnecessary CT scans, since high doses of radiation can trigger cancer.