7 Tips To Avoid Breast Cancer

Breast cancer is alarming but we can prevent it as far as possible by making simple changes. In our lifestyle we have to make changes in our diet and approach towards life in recent times. 

The risk of breast cancer has greatly increased due to factors like genetic hormones, lifestyle and environment. Therefore if we want to avoid breast cancer we must be aware of the indications that our body gives us our body language.

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We should see our hereditary medical history and be extremely alert about our dietary consumption so let's discuss some effective tips to prevent breast cancer 

1. Choose Cosmetics Wisely

You are not even aware that the cosmetics that we are using can cause cancer. Avoid deodorants or anti perspirant liquids that are in aluminium can specially women who shave their underarms. Also avoid cosmetics, shampoo, hair dyes, sprays, nail polish, sunscreen containing estrogen paraben felix. These chemicals are extremely dangerous and definitely increases the risk of cancer. As far as possible use natural organic products which are free from all these things. 

2. Cook in Earthen Ware 

Keeping or cooking foods in plastic container specially made from polyvinyl chloride polystyrene or styroform can lead to detrimental effect over time as toxins are discharged into food. Avoid preparing food in a non stick Teflon pan, instead cook in earthern ware and heat food in glass and ceramic cutleries or the old age method of cooking food in kadhai iron vessels, they are the best. 

3. Breast Feed Your Child

Breast feed can lower the risk of pre and post menauposal cancer during lactation. Hormonal changes occur in the body and they delay the menstruation. This may slower the production of estrogen hormone. High level of estrogen hormone can promote the growth of breast cancer cell. It is always advisable to breast feed your child at least for 6 months for childs growth as well as for your health. 

4. Maintain a Healthy Weight

An increase in weight is often linked with the increase inthe growth of breast cancer. So the most simple solution is to keep a check on your weight. Avoid processed or junk food, always eat in moderation, eat at regular interval. This will help you not to over eat at one time. Have fluids such as water, buttermilk, lemon juice, fruit juices. It will keep you full and keep you from over eating. Avoid fattyfood wich contain saturated and trans fat. Choose healthy snacks and meal options like fruit and vegetable, whole grain pulses and legumes and nuts and even dairy products. Cook your meal in healthy oil such as olive oil, granola oil, sunflower oil groundnut oil, coconut oil, sesame seed, oil and even rice bran oil. 

5. Be Aware of Your Genetics

Women with significant family history of cancer such ladies should take extra care to see that they prevent cancer and basically breast cancer. If you have any family member who have had breast ovarian or prostate cancer you may be at a high risk of breast cancer. Be alert and take necessary precaution before hand. 

6.Stay Active

Being physically active will lower the risk of getting breast cancer. Regular exercise can keep you healthy. Stay fit and keep your weight also in check. Go for a 30 minutes brisk walk everyday. 

7. Quit Alcohol and Smoking

You should know that alcohol is major cause of varities of problem. Excessive alcohol consumption is linked directly with breast cancer. So naturally avoid anything which is extremely harmful to your body. Also avoid tobacco in any form strictly and follow a no smoking rule. 

Breast cancer is an alarming condition but don't be afraid or stressed about it. Maintain a pleasant and a happy attitude all the time. A positive approach can help managing any problem and event prevent the problem.

So to prevent cancer keep all these points in your mind practice them systematically and totally. Avoid getting into trouble, after all life will go on. You live happily or with sickness or with pain depends upon how you live your life. So try and live your life positively.

Problems will come and go, cancers are also one of the sicknesses that will come and go. You don't have to worry about it. Don't bring cancer in your mind that is in your body. Body will handle it and so keep a positive attitude, be cheerful and happy all the time.

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