According to the World Health Organization, about 340 thousand people die from cancer in Russia every year.
As one large-scale study has shown, cancerous tumors of a microscopic size appear almost constantly in our bodies. Whether they grow enough to go from a potential health hazard to a real one depends largely on our lifestyle. A balanced diet and physical activity reduce both the likelihood of developing cancer and the risk of recurrence.
The first thing to take care of is the optimal weight for you.
The fact is that obesity provokes the development of cancer, triggering chronic inflammation in our body. Studies have shown that overweight people are 50% more likely to develop cancer. Moreover, the danger varies greatly depending on the type of cancer. So, the risk of liver cancer can increase in overweight people by 450%.
Second, adjust your diet.
To prevent the growth and spread of cancer cells, you should avoid foods that oxidize your body. This includes eating less red meat, processed meats, and foods that contain saturated fat and added sugars.
But these foods that help reduce the risk of cancer must be included in your diet. And don’t forget to add condiments like cinnamon, garlic, nutmeg, parsley, and turmeric.
Turmeric is worth mentioning separately. According to Dr. Carolyn Anderson (and not only her), thanks to the molecules of curcumin, this seasoning is the most effective natural substance in reducing inflammation in the body. According to Anderson, this conclusion is based on a two thousand year tradition of using turmeric in eastern India and is supported by modern Western medicine.
“Recent studies have shown that turmeric prevents many types of cancer, such as colon cancer, prostate cancer, brain cancer, and breast cancer. In experiments on mice, it was found that rodents that were exposed to carcinogenic chemicals, but also received turmeric, stopped the development of various types of cancer completely, ”says Anderson.
The doctor notes that turmeric has only one drawback – it is poorly absorbed in the gastrointestinal tract, so it is worth combining this seasoning with pepper or ginger: according to studies, pepper increases the effectiveness of turmeric by 200%.
Anderson suggests using a mixture of a quarter teaspoon of turmeric, half a teaspoon of olive oil, and a large pinch of freshly ground pepper. She claims that if you consume this mixture every day, the likelihood of developing cancer is almost impossible.
And of course, neither the right diet, nor good physical shape does not guarantee us one hundred percent protection against cancer. But we are talking about how to reduce our risks, and to reduce significantly!