Did you know that we all have cancerous cells in our body? The only
difference between a cancer patient and us is that their cancer cells
have grown malignant and part and parcel of that happening is because
certain body functions have shut down and our body becomes unable to
tackle the cancerous growth. Studies have shown that there are many
areas of our lifestyle we can control to help ourselves and help our
body to perform its normal functions and prevent cancer from developing. 1.
Hydrate. One study has shown that drinking up to eight glasses of water
a day can halve the risk of bladder cancer. Another study linked the
amount of water women drank to their risk of colon cancer where heavy
water drinkers reducing their risk by as much as 45 percent. Add a few
fresh lemon slices to your water if water is not your kind of drink. 2.
Cover up. When it comes to avoiding skin cancer, the best thing to do
is to avoid the sun and cover up yourself whenever you can. Avoid
fierce rays between 10 am to 2 pm. Do get some sun in the earlier
morning when the rays do not burn and damage your skin and help your
body to effectively produce some vitamin D. 3. Detox. Try a
gentle 15-day detox program with herbs that cleanse and tone the
digestive system. Avoid coffee, tea, alcohol and refined foods. Give
you body and your detoxification system a break at least twice a year. 4.
Go organic. Foods certified organic are grown without pesticides and
added hormones where both of which can cause cellular damage that may
cause cancer. 5. More cabbage. Cabbage, along with its cousin,
Brussels sprouts, contain a wide range of antioxidants and other
natural plant chemicals that offer protection against oxidative changes
in the body that can lead to cancer. Cabbage is antibacterial,
anti-inflammatory and immune-enhancing. It is low in calories and
tastes wonderful when steamed and served with a dash of oil and a
sprinkle of fennel seeds and black pepper. Cabbage also contains
important natural ingredients called indoles, which are noted for their
anticancer activity especially against breast cancer. 6. More
garlic. Garlic and its organic sulphur components are effective
inhibitors of the cancer process. Studies show that the benefits of
garlic are not limited to a specific carcinogen. Garlic has
antioxidant, regulates cell proliferation, boosts immune responses and
protects the body from free radicals. 7. More tomatoes. Tomatoes
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