Cancer Causes and Prevention

Read on to learn about the top four causes of cancer, and how to avoid becoming part of the 41% of Americans that will develop it during their lifetime.ⁱ

Cause #1: Chronic Inflammation

Chronic inflammation causes damage to your cells, DNA, and tissues, and creates the perfect environment for cancerous cells to grow, multiply and spread.ⁱⁱ

The Solution

• Obtain a healthy body weight

• Exercise for 30+ minutes daily and consume a whole foods based diet

• Avoid cigarettes and alcohol

• Address allergies and food intolerances

• Reduce stress

Cause #2: Ongoing Stress

Stress increases inflammation, activates signaling pathways that lead to tumor growth; and reduces your immune system’s ability to detect and eliminate cancer cells.^iiiiv

The Solution

• Aim for at least 8 hours of uninterrupted sleep every night

• Maintain a positive mental outlook, and make human connection a priority in your daily life ^v

• Laugh, meditate, practice yoga, cuddle, and have more sex

• Learn to ask for help and to say no without guilt

• Plan your day ahead of time and avoid taking on too much

Cause #3: Meat and Dairy Products

Animal products increase your cancer risk by triggering inflammation, by exposing you to antibiotics that kill off healthy, cancer-fighting microflora; and by causing estrogen dominance (which increases the risk for breast and prostate cancer).^vivii

The Solution

• If completely eliminating animal products is unpractical for you, limit your intake to 2-3 small servings a week

• Consume only organic animal products

• Eat a high fiber diet, with at least 12 servings of vegetables daily to help reduce toxic estrogens, and to offset the inflammatory effects of animal products

Cause #4: Carcinogens

Carcinogens are cancer causing substances found in our food, water, air, medications, personal care products, cookware, furnishings, and cleaning products…to name a few.^viiiix

The Solution

• Choose organic foods and cosmetics whenever possible

• Use a water purifier for your tap and your shower

• Use vinegar, baking soda, and hydrogen peroxide in place of chemical cleaning products

• Optimize your liver health with a cleansing supplement, so that it can do its job of breaking down and eliminating toxins

Bonus Tip for Women

• Mammograms are completely ineffective for early detection, they miss 40% of breast cancer cases, and the procedure itself increases the risk for breast cancer

• Thermography is a safe and highly effective tool for early detection that is underutilized

• If you have breast cancer risk factors such as obesity, a family history, or early onset menstruation, we highly recommend using this life-saving screening tool

~Written by Nick Delgado, PhD, CHT