Eight guidelines to reduce your risk for cancer
1. Don't use tobacco of any kind
Smoking has been linked to many types of cancer including cancer of the bladder, cervix, esophagus, kidney, lip, lung, mouth, pancreas, throat, and voice box (larynx).
Also avoid chewing tobacco and snuff. Reduce your exposure to secondhand smoke as well to reduce your risk for lung cancer.
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What are they and how can we protect ourselves from them?
Free radicals are highly reactive molecules which have been linked to both heart disease and cancer. A number of factors, including alcohol, stress and environmental pollutants can increase the generation of free radicals in the body.
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Three ways to boost your metabolism
Metabolism is the way the food you consume is broken down to yield energy. As you get older you may notice your metabolism slowing down. But, not to worry, there are some things you can do to boost your metabolism.
Drink more water. Our bodies are 70% water and therefore water is important to the survival of our cells. Drinking cold water causes the body to generate heat in order to maintain it's core temperature.
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Every little dash and shake adds up
A daily sodium intake between 1,100 and 3,300 milligrams is considered safe and adequate. This is equivalent to the amount of sodium in approximately 1/2 to 1 & 1/2 teaspoons of table salt.
Every little dash and sprinkle added to your meals eventually adds up. The Mayo clinic recommends you "avoid products with more than 200 mg of sodium per serving." They also recommend you "check the Nutrition Facts label closely for the serving size — and consider how many servings you actually eat." |
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