Top 10 Ways To Prevent Cancer In Your Golden Years

Cancer Is 90 Percent Avoidable

As a former oncology specialist where I specialized in oncology sales for a major fortune 50 company, I learned a great deal about cancer, cancer treatment, and also the major cause of cancer.

What was surprising to me and I thing that you will will be surprised as well, was the fact that 90% of all cancers on average are caused by external environment.

What does this mean?

It means that only about 10% of cancer cases are linked directly to genetics.

Wow! That is astonishing news.

What would be even more amazing is if we all took action on this fact and did something about it.

What can we do you ask?

For starters, when we raise our children from a young age, we need to make them very aware of the facts of cancer. This will empower them to treat their bodies in the best possible way for the best possible outcome in the Golden Years.

As for you and me it's still not too late.

The top 10 Ways To Prevent Cancer In Your Golden Years Are:

1. Do Not Smoke. Period. And when you are around other people do your best to try not to breath in the second hand smoke. I can detect cigarette smoke from about a block away. Yuck!
2. Do not drink. Drinking although wine may have it's health benefits, can cause liver damage. Did you know that drinking one beer is equivalent to eating eight slices of bread. Woe! That's a lot of carbs beer belly!
3. Avoid Sun Exposure. The sun's radiation not only is damaging to our skin, but the majority of melanomas and other types of skin cancer comes late in life. Not only will your skin look and feel old, but your risks of skin cancer or much greater when you have had a high exposure to UVA and UVB from the sun. Wear sunblock, wear protective clothing such as hats, scarfs, and sunglasses.
4. Avoid household chemicals. It is amazing that their are so many toxins in and around the home. And by no means should you ever freeze anything in plastic or microwave in plastic. This releases chemicals into the food that you are going to ingest!
5. Avoid Pesticides. There are numerous ways to get rid of bugs the safe way. It's always best to eliminate in the yard which will prevent them from coming in the home. If you have to, just spray thr outside of the home, but never inside.
6. Avoid Industrial Chemicals. Did you know that you are exposed to industrial strength chemicals at least once per week? When you put gas in your car, you are at risk of consuming a toxin that gets into your lungs and easily seeps into the skin. Fortunately, our body's immune system can fight off the carcinogens most of the time. But if it happens often enough, cancer cells can began to spread. Try your best to minimize exposure by wearing gloves, protective clothing, and a respirator anytime you are around these substances.
7. Eat Organic. It may be more costly, but these days you can never be too careful. Pesticides run rampant in some countries. It's always best to eat organic, but if you cannot, then try to selective your food choices and beware of the country of it's origin. Do they have tight regulations on pesticides?
8. Avoid GMO's. GMO or Genetically Modified Organism, has been restructured and altered the DNA of the food. It started in the seed and has helped the farmer to have a more robust crop. Corn and many other foods are genetically modified. Look for the label of disclaimer. GMO's can cause many illnesses in my opinion that many will deny. 
9. Get Plenty Of Exercise. Science has proven that increased exercise helps prevent heart disease and that it also improves the immune system. Forget the diets that never work. Nine out of ten people will end up right back where they started. Remember that your overall health and wellness depends on a lifestyle change. If you can't do it, get a health and wellness life coach. They are specifically trained to help you overcome the triggers to eating unhealthy and binging. But if you must diet Medifast has the best overall diet plan in my opinion. 
10. Get Plenty of Rest. Forget what most say about the number of hours of recommended sleep needed per night. Get to know your own body. I agree that everyone should get at least 6 hours of sleep per night. Some may need more. Everyone is different. The main thing here is not to get so sleep deprived that you compromise on your health. That's when you immune system is affected. Cancer can strike from lack of sleep over a long period of time because your immune function as well as your body functions do not operate correctly.

There you have it. My Top 10 Ways To Prevent Cancer In Your Golden Years. Although there is no guarantee, it is best to maximize your chances of not contracting cancer by living by these rules.

Remember that early detection of cancer is a critical key in cancer survival. So be sure to get your check ups and cancer screening required at the recommended time.

Be Well. Cheers!

Charlie

Coffee May Help You Stick To Your Fitness Resolutions

Evidence shows that most of us will give up on our New Year’s fitness resolutions by June. But, according to Professor Samuele Marcora, a University of Kent endurance expert, drinking coffee could help those of us who have a hard time sticking to an exercise routine. In a new paper published in the scientific journal Sports Medicine, Marcora explains that people tend to be inactive because sedentary activities which require zero effort, like watching TV, are more attractive than exercise, which, in comparison, appears to require tremendous amounts of effort. This perception of effort, or the anticipation of physical exertion, discourages many otherwise motivated people from participating in exercise. Marcora believes that caffeine could reduce this perception of effort, making exercise more attractive. He cites research that links relatively low doses of caffeine with a variety of positive fitness-related outcomes, including: Reduced muscle pain caused by exercise. Boosted pleasure and enjoyment during exercise. It’s important to note that much of the research that explores this relationship involves people who are already physically active—more research is still needed to understand coffee’s effect on people who are just beginning their fitness journey. But, if you’re already a coffee drinker, it might not hurt to down a cup before your next workout to see if it helps you go the distance. Source: Sports Medicine (A1Supplements.com)

Fitness Trackers May Give You The Workout Blues

Fitness Trackers May Give You the Workout Blues It turns out your fitness tracker may be a bit two-faced. New research has found that while tracking your workout may increase your exercise output, it may also make it less enjoyable. The study was published in the Journal of Consumer Research and included six different trials which measured how tracking affects the enjoyment of various activities, such as walking and reading. For one of the trials, researchers assigned 100 people to wear pedometers while walking and told them to check their progress if they wanted to—29% reported not checking them at all. Those who did check their pedometer walked further, but reported less enjoyment than people who didn’t check. Another trial measured the number of pages 310 people read in eight minutes. It found that if the readers knew how many pages they had read at the end of the eight minutes, they were less likely to read more pages when given the option. Researchers concluded that not only can tracking put a damper on your good time, but it can also make you lose motivation to continue the activity. But that doesn’t mean you should break up with your tracker just yet. As Jordan Etkin, the lead researcher of the study and a professor at Duke University, explained in a recent article in the Atlantic, if you’re working toward a specific goal, like losing weight or training for a marathon, keeping tabs on your progress with a tracker may help you stay motivated. But if you’re just heading out to have some fun, it might be better to leave the tracker at home. Source: Journal of Consumer Research (A1Supplements.com)

Can the Paleo Diet Lead to Weight Gain?

Low-carb, higher-fat diets, like the Paleo diet, have gained popularity over the last 20 years. However, a new animal study has found that these diets may tip your scale in the wrong direction and increase the risk of type 2 diabetes. Published in the journal Nutrition & Diabetes, the study included 18 pre-diabetic, obese mice. For nine weeks, half of the mice were fed a low-carb, high-fat diet (6% carb, 81% fat, 13% protein) and the other half were fed a standard weight-maintenance diet (70% carb, 10% fat, 20% protein). Researchers measured the mice’s body weight, food intake, and blood sugar on a weekly basis, and ran other tests to assess the mice’s heart disease risk and ability to control blood sugar. Here is what they found: Mice on the low-carb, high-fat diet experienced greater weight and body fat gain, and increased insulin resistance compared with the mice on the standard diet. These changes point to poor blood sugar control and an increased risk of diabetes. Two markers of cardiovascular disease risk improved in mice on the low-carb, high-fat diet compared with those on the standard diet: their HDL (“good”) cholesterol levels increased and triglyceride levels dropped. These findings suggest that a low-carb, high-fat diet may not be a healthy choice for everyone, despite some of the improvements seen in the mice. They also highlight the need for more research in people, including people who are overweight, obese, or have diabetes, before a high-fat diet can be safely recommended. However, some Paleo enthusiasts would argue that the high-fat diet in this study contained much more fat than a typical Paleo diet, which tends to be more protein-focused. Of course, if you want to take a shot at a tried-and-true diet, include more vegetables and fruits in your meals, and eat lean sources of protein like beans, fish, and nuts. But remember, if you are pre-diabetic or diabetic, talk with your healthcare practitioner before starting any new diet plan. Source: Nutrition & Diabetes (A1Supplements.com)

A Daily Handful of Almonds Could Improve Your Family’s Diet

Next time you’re in need of a nosh, reach for some almonds to give your diet a helping hand, according to a new study. The new research was published in the journal Nutrition Reviews and included 29 parents, ages 34 to 35, who were paired up with their children, ages 3 to 4. The parent-child pairs were either assigned to a control group that didn’t eat almonds, or to an almond group that ate almonds and/or almond butter—1.5 ounces per day for parents and 0.5 ounces per day for children—for three weeks. Parents answered a weekly survey about their own diet and their child’s diet, which researchers used to calculate the pair’s score on the Healthy Eating Index-2010. Index scores reflect how a particular diet conforms to the USDA’s 2010 Dietary Guidelines for Americans. After the three week trial, both groups refrained from eating almonds for four weeks. Then the pairs swapped groups, so that those who didn’t eat almonds now ate almonds and vice versa, and the trial was repeated for another three weeks. At the end of the study, researchers found that: When parents and their children ate almonds, their scores on the Healthy Eating Index increased by an average of 7.7 points, showing that their diets were more closely aligned with the USDA’s guidelines, compared with when they were not eating almonds. Almonds are a good source of protein, vitamin E, mono- and polyunsaturated fats, and fiber. By adding healthy fats to the diet, contributing to protein intake, and possibly reducing the intake of refined grains and foods with empty calories, almonds improved Healthy Eating Index scores, and showed that they can be part of a healthy diet. Try replacing a salty snack of chips or pretzels, or a sweet snack of cookies or candy, with a handful of almonds to improve the quality of your family’s diet. If you’ve got a picky eater, try adding almonds to foods your kids are already nuts about, like oatmeal, smoothies, or sandwiches. Source: Nutrition Reviews (A1Supplements.com)

Don't Like the Taste of Leafy Greens? The Good Bacteria in Your Gut Do

A critical discovery that bacteria feed on an unusual sugar molecule found in leafy green vegetables could provide an important insight into how "good" bacteria protect our gut and promote health. The finding, published in Nature Chemical Biology, suggests that leafy greens are essential for feeding good gut bacteria. Researchers from Melbourne and the UK identified a previously unknown enzyme used by bacteria, fungi, and other organisms to feed on the unusual but abundant sugar sulfoquinovose—SQ for short—found in green vegetables. Dr Goddard-Borger, the lead scientist behind the new research, said the discovery could be exploited to cultivate the growth of "good" gut bacteria. “Every time we eat leafy green vegetables we consume significant amounts of SQ sugars, which are used as an energy source by good gut bacteria,” he said. “Bacteria in the gut, such as crucial protective strains of E. coli, use SQ as a source of energy. E. coli provides a protective barrier that prevents growth and colonization by bad bacteria, because the good bugs are taking up all the habitable real estate.” Leafy greens include vegetables like kale, spinach, and romaine lettuce. You can find more information on individual greens here. Source: Walter and Eilza Hall Institute (A1Supplements.com)