There are many different types of cancer, the most common being breast, colon, lung, and prostate cancer and it is estimated that as high as one in three people will be affected by one form of cancer in their lifetime. The majority of cancers are linked to exposure to a cancer causing agent such as smoking, excessive sunlight, HRT, pesticides and alcohol and a weakened immune system.

Studies have shown that there is a link between diet and lifestyle and cancer and by changing your diet and lifestyle you can reduce the risk of developing a form of cancer. If, in your family history you have a high instance of cancer you may be more prone to develop cancer. Knowing this is the first step to prevent yourself from suffering from cancer, you can change your diet and lifestyle to help prevent cancer.

Preventative measures for cancer are increase insoluble fibre in your diet such as whole grains found in rye, brown rice, and whole wheat, increase the consumption of oily fish such as salmon, trout, mackerel, herring, tuna and sardines, this is because they are high in Omega 3 fatty acids which helps to protect against cancer, use olive oil in the diet, keep to a vegetarian style diet with plenty of fruit and vegetables especially citrus and berry fruits, apples and tomatoes, onions, cauliflower and cruciferous vegetables such as broccoli, Brussels sprouts and cabbage, avoid alcohol, this will cut down the risk of developing cancers of the liver, mouth, throat and voice box, cut down on red meat consumption especially meat that has been fried or barbecued, cut down on salt in the diet, limit caffeine consumption, increase the consumption of Soya products, excess sugar should be avoided, decrease the consumption of saturated fats found in animal products, maintain a healthy weight, give up smoking, avoid HRT and have regular check ups with your doctor.

The following supplements may help if you are suffering from cancer.

Antioxidant complex

Beta carotene

Biotin

Calcium

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