Saturday, March 28, 2009

Start Living Healthy To Avoid Getting Cancer

By Rita Goldman

Some people think that cancer is a naturally occurring medical condition, one that cannot be prevented, but this is just a misconception, there's no factual evidence behind this belief. Cancer has been noted as the second leading cause of death at present but it has been predicted to be the leading cause of death in 2010, that's just one year away. Is there any way of avoiding this dreadful disease? There is a possible way which implicates the change in our lifestyle.

This kind of lifestyle change includes changing our bad eating habits as well as improving our physical activities. If we are fond of eating processed foods, junk foods, fast foods, and other kinds of food that contains preservatives and chemicals, then its time to eat healthier foods such as fruits and vegetables. Why is this so? It has been found that the preservatives and chemicals found in artificially prepared foods contribute to the development of cancer. The cancer cells feed on these aforementioned human-made food enhancements to make them grow and become stronger in the process.

Another way of preventing cancer is through exercising regularly. You dont really have to allot your time to visit the gym every now and then to achieve this. You can always incorporate simple forms of exercise to your daily activities such as walking several blocks a day or using the stairs instead of the elevator. You can also try jogging in the local park if you have enough time on your hands. In the summer season, you can go for a swim or play volleyball on the beach with your friends. Regular exercise strengthens your cells and rejuvenates the circulation of your blood and lymphatic system, which are your main body soldiers fighting the harmful cancer cells.

You should also eliminate some of your vices such as smoking and drinking alcohol because these are two of the known risk factors associated with the development of cancer. Always remember that anything which cannot contribute to your healths positive development should be disregarded.

When you start living healthy earlier in your life, you will definitely feel the immediate benefits such as having a vigorous body, youthful skin, a sharper mind, and lastly, a longer life. By feeding your natural cells with healthy food, supplying them with ample exercise, as well as eradicating your bad vices, you are strengthening their immunity against the harmful cancer cells.

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