Do These 19 Things To Prevent Prostate Cancer Naturally

This is the most common cancer that affects men and this cancer happens to be a very serious one especially to men of above 50 years and above.

1 out of every 9 men will be diagnosed with prostate cancer in his lifetime. 

It is ideal that once you get to the age of 50 [men], start going for a routine checkup and screening

But that doesn't mean all men is going to fall victim to this ailment at the later.

To be on the safer side... Follow these "must do things" so as prevent prostate cancer naturally.

Focus on proper nutrition 

Cancer experts estimate that our food choices account for up to 90 percent of cancers of the prostate, breast, pancreas, and colon.  Making changes to your diet can significantly lower your risk of getting prostate disease.

 

Consume cancer-killing foods 

Numerous foods and their components in The Prostate Health Diet have been shown to be cancer killers. Elevated levels of folate (folic acid) and vitamin D are associated with a reduced risk of developing prostate cancer. Other foods such as turmeric/curcumin and cayenne have been shown to have cancer killing properties as has lycopene, found mainly in tomato-based products.

 

Eat healthy fat

Research shows that people who live in countries where high-fat diets are the norm (like the United States) are more likely to develop prostate cancer than people who live in countries where diets are lower in fat.

 

Choose plant protein over animal protein 

Plant protein gives you all the nutrients and health benefits needed for maximum prostate health.  Diets rich in plant protein have been shown to reduce rates of cancer and prostate disease.  Also, according to the World Health Organization “diets high in red meat, dairy products, and animal fat have frequently been implicated in the development of prostate cancer.”

 

Eat whole and natural foods 

Consuming foods high in fiber has been linked to lower levels of testosterone (Wang 2005) and lower PSA scores (Tariq 2000), both good indicators for prostate health.

 

Maximize fruit and vegetable servings

Fruits and vegetables contain high levels of cancer- and inflammation-fighting substances such as antioxidants, polyphenols, vitamins, minerals, and fiber. Strong evidence points to the ability of these foods—which are rich in potent phytonutrients—to reduce the risk of developing several types of cancer, including prostate cancer.

 

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Consume green tea 

Green tea contains substances called catechins that travel throughout the body and take up residence in the prostate, where they can slow the growth of cancer cells, encourage cancer cell “suicide” (apoptosis), and interfere with the actions of enzymes that encourage the growth and spread of cancer. Studies show that men who drink green tea can reduce the risk of developing prostate cancer by as much as 70 percent when compared with men who don’t drink green tea. (Jian 2004)

 

Avoid exposure to toxins 

Stay away from chemicals and other substances that can increase the risk of developing cancer. It’s been estimated that 90 percent of people in the United States have detectable levels of BPA toxin in their bodies. BPA has been associated with various health problems, including an increased risk of cancer, including prostate cancer.

 

Eat omega-3 rich foods 

Found in certain fish, Omega 3 fats fight inflammation, a process that eats up the body’s natural antioxidants and weakens the immune system, making the body more vulnerable to disease.  Omega 3 has also been shown to significantly decrease prostate cancer risk.

 

Avoid foods and additives that are harmful to prostate health 

 Some foods, supplements, additives and nutrients are especially harmful to the prostate, including but not limited to red meat, calcium, chondroitin, and foods high in sugar.

 

Take supplements selectively 

Many supplements can be beneficial to the prostate but some have the potential to be harmful (such as calcium).  You need to be aware of all the facts (good and bad) so you can make an informed choice about what supplements you take.

Hydrate often

Drinking pure water is essential for prostate health.

 

Achieve and maintain a healthy weight 

Numerous studies have shown a link between being overweight and having a high risk of prostate cancer as well as lower long-term survival rates and more aggressive forms of the disease.

 

Manage stress 

Many health experts believe that stress plays a role in cancer: it may not directly cause it, but long-term stress can be very detrimental to the body, weakening the immune system, altering your hormonal balance, and overall making you more susceptible to disease.

 

Experiment with natural therapies

 Natural prevention and treatment approaches for prostate health include acupuncture, biofeedback, homeopathy, hormone restoration, massage, reflexology and stress management techniques.

 

Lead a prostate friendly lifestyle

Smoking, sleep patterns, some medications and alcohol all affect your prostate.

 

Maintain hormone balance

 Hormone management and hormone balancing play a major role in prostate health.  According to the World Health Organization “diet might influence prostate cancer risk by affecting hormone levels.”

 

Maintain a healthy sex life

Sex seems to be healthy for your prostate but can you have too much of a good thing?

Exercise regularly 

Studies with animals and large human populations suggest that exercise can help slow the spread of prostate cancer (Esser 2009).  Exercise also has a preventative effect on prostatitis and BPH as well as inflammation.



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What Can You Do To Keep Your Heart Healthy?

THE HEART?

The Human Heart is an organ that pumps blood throughout the body via the circulatory system, supplying oxygen and nutrients to the tissues and removing carbon dioxide and other wastes.

 This is the Gas Plant of the Human Body

Everything that goes up or comes down within our body is centered within this Powerful Engine.

Now My Question is:

How well have we been taking care of this Organ?

We know what might happen to a machine if we refuse to maintain it right?

In today's post we will be looking at what can we actually do to keep our heart free from "unwated stories' that might cause a break down, so we can attain a healthy life.

Lets Start!

Get sufficient sleep

Sleep is an essential part of keeping your heart healthy. If you don’t sleep enough, you may be at a higher risk for cardiovascular disease no matter your age or other health habits.

One study looking at 3,000 adults over the age of 45 found that those who slept fewer than six hours per night were about twice as likely to have a stroke or heart attack as people who slept six to eight hours per night.

Researchers believe sleeping too little causes disruptions in underlying health conditions and biological processes, including blood pressure and inflammation.

 Make sure you sleep well by going to bed early enough and sleep for at least 6-8 hours daily.


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 Eat healthy fats, NOT trans fats

We need fats in our diet, including saturated and polyunsaturated and unsaturated fats. One fat we don’t need is trans fat, which is known to increase your risk of developing heart disease or having a stroke over a lifetime. Which I know you wouldn't want to risk it.

Why Should you avoid trans fat??

You should because trans fat clogs your arteries by raising your bad cholesterol levels (LDL) and lowering your good cholesterol levels (HDL).

 So never eat foods that contains trans fat.

Distance yourself from smoking environment

Studies show that the risk of developing heart disease is about 25 to 30 percent higher for people who are exposed to secondhand smoke at home or work.

According to the American Heart Association, exposure to tobacco smoke contributes to about 34,000 premature heart disease deaths and 7,300 lung cancer deaths each year. And nonsmokers who have high blood pressure or high blood cholesterol have an even greater risk of developing heart disease when they’re exposed to secondhand smoke.

This is because the chemicals emitted from cigarette smoke promote the development of plaque buildup in the arteries.

 Drink Alcohol Moderately

 Yes! You heard it. Drink

Some medical experts will tell you never to drink alcohol at all, but drinking is'nt bad for your health except when you abuse it.

Apart from the various hidden effects of abusive drinking...

Excessive drinking can increase your risk of other serious health problems, including: Certain cancers, including breast cancer and cancers of the mouth, throat and esophagus.

So please drink with caution.

And Manage Stress

I hate stressing myself over unnecessary things that will affect my health and or bring me discomfort, i know you do too.
I know it can be very hard  at times. Especially:

Trying to balance the wheels between work, family, and other commitments, you can become too stressed out and busy. But you need to set time aside to unwind or your mental and physical health can suffer.


Hope This post helps you keep that "Engine" called heart alive?

Thanks for reading

15 Tips on How to Relieve Back Pain Naturally

Back Pain, Ouch!

I've once experienced it few months back when I was under going a critical training session with my former boss.

Then I will in front of the computer desk for about approximately 12+ hours. Ohh yes same spot!

I wasn't very easy me back then, but i had no choice...

But the thing was that, I wasted about $500 on pain relieve drugs. Instead of me to these tips I'm about to unleash to you now, i was busy swallowing tablets upon tablets.

It was after some weeks i discovered these tricks on how to relieve back pain naturally.

Check it out below....

Enhance Flexibility

Too much tension and tightness can cause back pain. "Our goal in increasing flexibility is to put an equal load throughout the body from the feet all the way up to the head,” Davis says. “One good exercise is to sit on the edge of the bed with one leg extended and the other one on the floor.

Give your hamstrings a stretch by leaning forward while keeping your back in a neutral position.”

Sleep Right

The amount of rest you get is important, and so is the position you get it in. “Sleeping in a bad position or on a mattress without support can cause back pain,” Wilmarth says.
Some pointers:

• Back sleepers should put pillows under their knees.
• Side sleepers should place pillows between their knees to keep their spine in a neutral position.
• Stomach sleeping causes the neck and head to twist and can put undue stress on the back.

Use Relaxation Techniques

Research shows that practices such as meditation, deep breathing, tai chi, and yoga, which help put the mind at rest, can do wonders for the back.

If you can induce a relaxation response, it will help reduce the perceived pain level.

Aim for good posture

Sitting at a desk for eight (or more) hours a day can really do a number on your back. Make sure to sit with your back against your chair (get a lumbar pillow if you chair doesn’t allow this) and both feet flat on the floor. 

 

Another option: Try using a stability ball as your desk chair like many Health staffers do—good posture is a must just to stay on the thing. Start off slow (20 minutes at a time), and if it feels good, stick with it.

Stretch your hamstrings twice daily

One often overlooked contributor to lower back pain is tight hamstrings. If your hamstring muscles—located in the back of your thighs—are too tight hamstrings your lower back and sacroiliac joints will be stressed, leading to more pain.

Hamstring stretching should be done carefully and at least twice per day.

Engage your brain

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Pain specialists have long understood that pain is not absolute; it is more complicated than just a sensation. The way your brain interprets and processes pain signals plays an important role in how you perceive your pain.

Supportive shoes

Some back trouble starts from the ground up. Women whose feet roll inward when they walk (what's known as pronation) might be particularly susceptible to lower back pain, according to a recent study in the journal Rheumatology. Another study finds that correcting the problem with orthotics may help. 

Ice and heat

Break out that bag of frozen peas (or an ice pack, if you want to get fancy) for the first 48 hours after the pain sets in, and put it to use for 20 minutes a session, several sessions per day. 

After those two days are behind you, switch to 20-minute intervals with a heating pad. Localized cooling shuts down capillaries and reduces blood flow to the area, which helps ease the swelling, says Lisa DeStefano, an associate professor at Michigan State University College of Osteopathic Medicine in East Lansing. Cold also thwarts your nerves' ability to conduct pain signals. Heat, on the other hand, loosens tight muscles and increases circulation, bringing extra oxygen to the rescue.

 There you have it....

Hope this post helped in?