You've probably heard about the contradictory methods of cancer prevention, which are vying for each other on the Internet. Sometimes it happens that some way is confirmed by some doctors, but is soon refuted by others.

In order not to get lost in the ocean of "useful" advice, we have prepared you a selection of reliable, time-tested ways of preventing cancer.

Simple changes in life can protect every person from serious problems, and remember these 15 rules is not difficult.

If you really care about your health, then proceed:.

Give up cigarettes.

The banal rule will keep your health not only for you, but for your loved ones. Cigarette smoke contains more than 250 toxic substances that can cause 12 types of cancer: lungs, throat and mouth, stomach, bladder, kidneys. The sooner you quit, the better.

Eat broccoli and berries.

Fruits and vegetables are generally rich in fiber and other valuable nutrients for cancer prevention. American oncologists especially recommend broccoli, white cabbage, feces, watercress and other vegetables of the cruciferous family.

A good addition is brightly colored berries. Both the first and second protect the DNA of our cells from harmful effects, preventing malignant degeneration.

Relieve a couple of kilograms for the prevention of cancer.

Overweight, especially fat deposits around the waist - a serious risk factor for cancer.

Superfluous inches predispose to breast, intestine, uterus, esophagus, pancreatic and gallbladder cancer. The reason is that fat cells secrete products that stimulate the development of tumors.

Take it easy with alcohol.

A little more than 1-2 drinks per day - and welcome to the risk group!.

Alcohol increases the incidence of cancer of the oral cavity, breast, liver, esophagus and many others. The more and more often a person is applied to a glass, the higher the probability of a sad outcome.

Representatives of the stronger sex should be satisfied with two drinks (about 90 ml of vodka) per day, and beautiful ladies - half the male dose! And it's better not to drink alcohol at all.

Limit the fried.

Think twice before you put the meat on the grill!.

Studies show that high-temperature meat processing products are extremely dangerous to health. Meat is better to eat boiled or stewed.

In addition, try not to eat processed meat products - sausage, sausages, sausages, smoked products, pates. Because of the high content of nitrites and nitrates, they also lead to cancer.

Get up from the couch often.

Spend too much time in front of the TV?.

Prepare to spend 30 minutes a day for aerobics - exercises that will cause the cardiovascular system to work actively and supply blood to tissues.

Prevention of cancer is, first of all, a mobile way of life. Physical exercises help fight obesity, normalize the hormonal background and the sensitivity of cells to insulin - all this reduces the risk of cancer.

Protect yourself from sunlight.

Fashion lovers believe that browning in the sun as a Christmas turkey is beautiful. But doctors have something to argue. Sun burn is a bomb with a clockwork. May explode many years later in the form of melanoma, lethal skin cancer.

Ultraviolet are powerful rays that disrupt the structure of DNA and can lead to cell degeneration. To protect yourself from them, always use sunscreen with SPF from 30. Going out under the scorching rays, wear closed clothing and sunglasses.

Practice safe sex.

Sexually Transmitted Infections (STIs) are not the only reason for using condoms.

Some viruses lead to cancer: 70% of cervical tumors begin with infection of a woman with papillomavirus type 16 or 18! The causative agents of viral hepatitis cause liver cancer and are sexually transmitted.

Do not ignore vaccinations.

When it comes to vaccinations, remember not only about the flu. Some vaccines protect against much more dangerous diseases.

Vaccines from the papilloma virus prevent cancer of the cervix, vulva, vagina and anus. The optimal time for vaccination is from 9 to 26 years.

The vaccine against the hepatitis B virus, which is part of the routine vaccination of children, protects against liver cancer.

10. When preventing cancer, avoid toxins.

Professions are different, but try to avoid exposure to carcinogenic substances. Thousands of substances can disrupt DNA stability and cause fatal changes in our cells. Asbestos, radon, benzene derivatives, organofluorine compounds, arsenic ... Modern man is unable to completely protect himself from toxins at work and at home, but knowledge will help you limit the risk.

eleven. Know Your Genes.

In addition to the color of the eyes and the shape of the chin, we can inherit from an ancestors the propensity to definite oncological diseases. In your family, a defective gene can be transmitted, and it is only necessary to know this.

Although genes do not change (yet!), You can pay close attention to the weak points of your body. As you know, prevention and early diagnosis is the key to health and longevity.

12. Visit your doctor regularly.

Screening tests catch cancer at the earliest stages - sometimes even before the onset of symptoms of the disease. Colposcopy or colonoscopy helps detect cancer before it starts - at the stage of precancerous cell changes!.

Modern medicine has much to offer people who are interested in cancer prevention. Pap test, mammography, low-dose computed tomography (LDCT), blood test for oncomarkers - consult your doctor and act.

13. Take medications to reduce the incidence of cancer.

Some drugs reduce the incidence of cancer. To prevent breast cancer, tamoxifen and raloxifene are actively prescribed. Aspirin protects against colorectal cancer and prostate tumors. If your doctor thinks it necessary, use preventive drugs.

14. Be careful with hormones!.

Hormone replacement therapy facilitates the symptoms of menopause, preserves the strength of bones and allows you to forget about the tides and vaginal dryness. However, on the other side of the medal - an additional risk of breast cancer, which is difficult to detect.

15. Breathe in clean air.

Polluted air causes cancer.

Over the past 50 years, the scientific world has recognized the leading role of air pollutants in the development of lung cancer and a number of other cancers.

Curious fact: in England, polluted air causes 3500 cases of lung cancer per year, and terrible radiation - only 2000.

What should I fear in the first place?.

The further you live from busy highways, thermal power stations, railways, factories and mines - the better for your health. Sometimes this is a good reason to decide to move.

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