Cancer Prevention

Cancer is the second leading cause of death amongmeal consisting of a burger, fries and sugary soft
Americans. Many people do not realize that cancer isdrink has been shown to negatively impact our genes
largely a disease which can be prevented throughwhich control cancer proliferation.
lifestyle and dietary modifications as well as throughAdditionally, our internal and external environment has
targeted supplementation. Prevention is the key tochanged considerably over the prior century. Airborne
reducing the number of cancer deaths, as once thispollutants are belched into the atmosphere and
disease has spread to multiple organs, survival ratesabsorbed by our skin. Virtually every home cleaning
plummet. 100 years ago, it is estimated that cancerproduct, air freshener and laundry detergent contain
affected 1 in 80 people, yet today nearly 1 in 3a host of chemicals which over time prove to be
Americans will deal with some form of the disease.carcinogenic. Over many years, the lack of nutrients
A Century of Lifestyle Alterations Lead to Cancerfrom our refined diet when combined with a toxic
Proliferationenvironment of chemical exposure lead to an
Our lifestyle in the US has changed dramatically overexcessive burden on our body, ultimately contributing
the last century. We have evolved from ato the exponential increase in cancer cases.
predominately natural, unprocessed type of diet toPrevent Cancer Through Natural Diet and Vitamin D
the Standard American Diet (SAD) which is based onSupplementation
quick and easily manufactured refined carbohydrates,It is possible to prevent cancer in many cases by
trans fats, high fructose corm syrup and overcookedadopting a natural dietary approach which highlights
fat-laden proteins. Less than 10% of the modern dietfoods eaten raw or minimally cooked. This ensures a
consists of foods in their natural form, as most ofhigh nutrient content while providing our cells with the
the vitamins, minerals, fiber and nutrients have beennecessary building blocks for daily cellular regeneration.
removed and then infused with sugar, salt andEliminating poor food choices has the added benefit
chemicals to make the end product more to ourof attaining and maintaining a healthy weight which
liking.can have a positive impact on overall health. One
Today's food manufacturing procedures lead to theessential tool in the cancer prevention mix is Vitamin
type of high calorie foods which change our body'sD.
cellular metabolism resulting in the explosion ofVitamin D is intricately involved in the process of DNA
overweight and obese individuals, and has beenformation within the cell, and acts as a blueprint to
directly linked to 100,000 cancer cases annually in theaccurately guide the gene replication process. Ensuring
US.sufficient levels of Vitamin D through blood testing
The alteration of our foods is one of the leadingcan reduce the incidence of many cancers by as
causes in the proliferation of cancer. Over a period ofmuch as 75%. It is important to note that the vast
years and decades, our body is deprived of essentialmajority of Americans are severely deficient in
nutrients which are required to keep our immuneVitamin D, as it is scarce in the food supply and
system healthy in the fight against rogue cells whichconversion in the skin by exposure to sun is limited in
periodically turn cancerous. The body is able tomost adults.
compensate for poor nutrition initially, but eventuallyDeveloping a sound cancer prevention strategy is
can no longer keep pace with newly generated cellsessential for every adult. Although cancer incidence
which have not developed correctly. Over time,has skyrocketed over the past century, today we
enough of these pre-cancerous cells develop and ahave a thorough understanding of the steps which
tumor encases the growth, eventually leading tomust be followed to prevent this insidious disease.
metastatic movement to different organs in theOur diet has evolved to the point where most of the
body. At this point, modern medicine will attempt tofood we eat has been manipulated by a
slice, burn or poison the cancer, usually with verymanufacturing processor, stripping most of the
dismal results.essential nutrients required to maintain good health.
Cancer Can Be Prevented By Dietary andFurther, we are subjected to a never ending assault
Environmental Changesof pollutants and chemical exposure which tears apart
Cancer is a disease involving cellular replication, DNAour native immune response and opens the door for
and genetics. While some cancer incidence is due tocancer development. By adopting a natural approach
genetic susceptibility, the vast majority of cases areto diet, eliminating unnecessary chemical exposure
due to the lifestyle influence we impose on our DNAand supplementing with Vitamin D, we make a very
through diet and our environment. A single fast foodimportant step forward toward a cancer free life.