“Lifestyle is beyond a doubt the most cost-effective alternative for preventing a large burden of chronic and degenerative diseases worldwide, including cancer.” ~Elisabete Weiderpass
The brain, the immune system, and metabolism all rely on sleep in order to properly regulate cell growth. Lack of sleep directly affects how your body reacts to cancer cells.
Any amount of physical activity from leisure-time activities to competitive sports prevent inflammation and strengthen the immune system, which fights off carcinogens.
Knowing as much information as possible now is beyond important in today’s time since humanity is at an all time high risk for disease.
Not only helping the body recover from physical and mental exertion, getting enough
sleep helps to prevent disease and disorder. Taking melatonin on some nights is exceptionally
good for the body to overcome jet lag or insomnia, as well as ensure a full night’s rest. Getting a
minimum of 8 hours a sleep a night can make you more productive and aware.
Those who sleep fewer than 5 hours a night are 4.5 times more likely to get sick often
(science.org). With a lot of sleep per night, the body’s infection-fighting antibodies are kept at a
normal level, but are reduced when sleep is reduced, making the body more prone to sickness
and eventually disorder.
Not only is the actual sleep you get a night important, but your routine prior to going to
bed is just as important. To slow your mind down, you should stay away from screens or work.
Stimulating your brain with information on a device will make it more challenging to fall asleep
so it is best to pay no attention to a phone or computer 30 minutes before bed. Some
recommendations for preparing to go to bed instead of screen time are to read, listen to music, or
just meditate and relax. You will fall asleep faster and feel better rested in the morning.
Common diseases and disorders that come from lack of exercise should be motivational
in getting active on a daily basis. Diabetes, anxiety, depression, and many heart-related
conditions can come from inactivity. Yet, a simple remedy for preventing these things lies in
cardio. Running, swimming, boxing, and many other forms of cardio cause better circulation in
the body, which can prevent blood clots as well.
Those who exercise frequently are 60% less likely to develop anxiety disorders, and
many active individuals that experience anxiety feel a 20% reduction after exercise. Releasing
energy from the body can feel like stress being lifted off your shoulders, and there is a chemical
reason for that. Endorphins and other feel-good hormones are released during exercise which
causes a net positive sense of well-being. Whatever form of exercise you can enjoy is guaranteed
to help relieve feelings of stress experienced in everyday life.
Whether you are a teenager in high school or adult with a busy schedule, it is incredibly
important to stay conscious of your health and keep an active lifestyle. Pushing your well-being
aside for an important assignment, studying for an exam, facing a difficult task, or anything else
requiring full attention is unhealthy in the long run. It is possible to prioritize strategically in order
to face life’s struggles and be mentally strong at the same time. Procrastinating your own
well-being for another time only makes daily life harder and is unnecessary. Time-management,
prioritizing, and dedication are fundamental in ensuring a productive lifestyle. Otherwise,
attitude, social interactions, and self-esteem are at risk for being negatively affected.
The chemicals in tobacco when inhaled damage not only your lungs, but also DNA. In every strand of DNA there is a part that prevents cancer which is damaged. 15% of smokers are guaranteed to get lung cancer, and many others are likely to get heart diseases or strokes. Click below to learn more about the irritants and pollutants that affect your body daily and learn how to prevent future breathing issues.
1/5 of all cancers are caused by viral infections that lead to inflammation. See the chart below to discover the links between infections and cancer.
Not regularly keeping your body in shape can make you more susceptible to cancer, as proven by the statistic that athletes are significantly less likely to get cancer. It is also crucial to exercise in order to maintain a healthy body weight and strengthen the immune system. This will ensure a long, prosperous life.
The Sun provides UV radiation that is exposed directly to your skin. If you receive too much UV radiation, your DNA can be damaged and cancer cells can rapidly grow. But it is also extremely important to regularly spend time in the Sun, just in moderation.
Although just about any meat can influence the chance of cancer, processed and red meats are the most dangerous. Ham, bacon, salami, and sausage are all meats that should be avoided to reduce risk of getting bowel or stomach cancers. Fresh, white meats like chicken and fish are the best options for eating meat.
A significant amount of research has been conducted on the extensive use of plastic in daily life, which has changed drastically in the last 50 years. With virtually everything being packaged and distributed in plastic, we are constantly exposed to potentially harmful chemicals. Although in small amounts, receiving doses of these chemicals when heating up plastic, possibly in the microwave or, for example, leaving a plastic water bottle in the sun, can lead to metabolic issues and reduced fertility.
The box below describes many different viruses and their ties to cancer in the body.
Causes 1.5% of cancers
Causes liver cancer
Causes lymph node damage (inflammation)
Causes Kaposi’s sarcoma, a cancer linked to AIDS
Causes skin cancer known as Merkel Cell Carcinoma
Causes Adult T-cell Leukemia/Lymphoma Cancer (ATL)
