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we talk about alot of diseases and illnesses on here, and I don't really put my 2 cents in but I am starting this thread to talk about cancer fighters........
anyone can join in with tips, foods, etc. since it is one of the leading tools of death in the world I thought it might be cool to bring up things that have been proven to fight it off
gotta start early
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well, being an african american, im at a greater risk to develop prostate cancer later in life. being only 24 now, a couple years ago, i decided to start working out more and limiting the amount of red meat i eat. im eating healthier, exercising more, and it feels great.
props to you rick, thanks for the tip on redmeat
I've cut down alot, but thats just because I'm enjoying other foods I've never tried before
well, aside from also being of african american decent, my immediate family has history of cancers and diabeties. Getting tested early in life is real key to to knowing your chances of getting theses dieseases. Brown rice and alot of fresh or boiled vegetables, like brocolli and string beans, can help a lot. Sometimes uts unavoiadble, but it can be delayed till later in life. My grandfather, who just had prostate cancer and just got diagnosed with diabetes all with in a year, but because he took care of his body and doesnt eat tons of junk food or fast food, his body is in better condition the most people my age.
damn it seems that african americans are prone get to any illness :(
thmack didnt you get exposed on uvp? smh
Good diet high in fibre; don't smoke; don't frequent smoky places; drink only in moderation; take regular steady-state exercise; get regular checkups, particularly for colonic cancer; give as much as you can to cancer research charities, because the more we can find out about it the better we can fight it.Quote:
Originally Posted by JohnnyWalkerBlackLabel
(If where you live has tax breaks for charity donations, make sure that you follow the necessary rules-- in the UK for example each pound you give to charity, if done under the rules, is worth one pound .25 to the charity as they can claim the tax back direct from the Gov.)
Having said that my mother, non-smoker, fit, healthy, active, good diet, lived in the country-- died of cancer. You just have to do the best you can.
Good idea man, credit for it.
sorry bout your mom Mac
thanks for the compliment, I just felt it was way overdue
as a topic on the forum
Just noted another one-- apparently eating cooked tomatoes is beneficial. Once study states that men who eat meals based on tomatoes 6 times a week are 20% less likely to develop prostate cancer, 10 times a week can reduce their risk by 45%. That's pretty impressive.
Mambo Italiano!
Course if you don't like pasta sauce you could just steam tomatoes together with a few herbs. Very nice as a veg, very low cal.
I hope more people than just the brothers post - because cancer can affect anyone at anytime unfortunately.
I agree that diet if very important. But I oppose the idea that any one food is a culprit. I am also one of the few people who agrees that Tabacco is bad for you - but don't believe ANY use is goign to lead to cancer.
So as to food:
Eat a variety of food. The right diet consists of fruits and vegetables. Plant sources, such as whole grains and beans, Green and dark yellow vegetables, beans, etc - on a daily basis. Fat in moderation, leaning towards the more healthy fats than others. Alcohol too - needs to be in moderation (its affects are a cancer causing agent are less high-lighted and since there are no PSAs warning about its risks - usage and more importantly - over consumption (especially among young adults) is steadily growing.
Staying active and maintianing a proper weight is also important. You should know both your Body Mass Index as well as your weight.
For Caucasians and others with fair skin - protect yourself from the sun, skin cancer is one of the most common kinds of cancer. And it can be prevented by being mindful of one's exposure.
And also very important - Screening and Testing. Men especially are bad in this department. For the same cancers, our survival risks are worst for women - with the main factor being that our cancers are usually discovered in the later stages. And everyone should realize that EARLY detection is crucial in effective treatment and recovery/survivability.
We should realize that with the better lives we have now - we live much longer then what the norm was just two generations ago. Therefore the myth that our envirnoment is more harmful is just that - a myth. The reality is that forty years ago - we simply died before many of the diseases that plague us today could manifest themselves.
Think about it - in Medieval England (when the air and water was clean) most people died at age 33. 33! What about the beginning of the last century - 50 was the common life expectancy. Now we live into early 80s on average.
So try to be kind to your body - you just may need it for the next 50 to 60 years.