Cancer Prevention

Do you know that cancer can be prevented?

An early study, conducted by the Cuayu Research & Consultants, appeared in the March 1980 (Vol. 1, No. 1) issue of the publication, D'Cancer, Nutritional & Metabolic Pioneers. Here are the data published in the journal:

• Avoid overeating. Overeating taxes the digestive system, causing metabolic diseases, including cancer. So eat moderately.

• Eat well-balanced meals. You should balance the intake of proteins, carbohydrates and fats, including a generous serving of fruits and vegetables.

• Avoid air pollution. Automotive gas exhaust and cigarette smoke contain hydrocarbons which are carcinogenic or cancer-causing.

• Minimize food preservatives and additives. Nitrates and nitrites, used as preservatives in meats, are to be minimized.

• Minimize cigarette-smoking and drinking liquors. It has been proven that smoking is directly linked to lung cancer.

• Avoid overexposure to sunlight and x-rays. Overexposure to sunlight and x-ray radiation can induce cancer.

• Exercise regularly. Physical exercise promotes normal metabolism and blood circulation.

• Minimize eating smoked-fish. The Japanese claim that hydrocarbons (benzpyrene) in smoked fish can cause stomach cancer.

There are also increasing evidences that link cancer to environmental factors and diet. Here are some of them:

• Cigarette smoking - Lung cancer

• Heavy alcoholic consumption combined with cigarette smoking - Esophageal cancer

• Low fiber diet, too many fatty refined foods - Colon cancer

• Eating cooked foods left unrefrigerated - Stomach cancer

• High fat diet - Breast cancer

• Pipe and cigar smoking - Lip cancer

• Sunbathing, overexposure to the sun - Skin cancer

• Early sex with multiple partners - Cervical cancer

TIDBITS. Carrots, aside from being an excellent source of vitamin A, is a good blood cleanser. When eaten raw, carrots will expel worms.

Carrots, anyone?