Category Archives: Prevent Cancer

Tanning Beds – Cause of Skin Cancer?

This update by Jessica Gray regarding skin cancer just came in from the reports of Healthy Montana.

Last July, the International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC), a working group of the World Health Organization (WHO), added tanning beds to its Group 1 list, meaning the use of tanning beds is considered a dangerous carcinogen for humans. Other examples of Group 1 carcinogens include radon and tobacco smoke.

“Our culture changed in the 1920s, with the popularity of convertible cars and Coco Chanel’s bathing attire that no longer covered the whole person. Suddenly, it wasn’t fashionable to have a creamy white complexion,” said Karrie Fairbrother of Helena. A nurse educator who travels around the state focusing on skin cancer prevention and early detection, Fairbrother is the former president of the Dermatology Nurse’s Association.

“I challenge young kids,” Fairbrother said, to be the changing force in their families. Just as seatbelts have saved lives, she continued, “If we can change the way society views tanning, we will save lives.”

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Things That Can Help You Prevent Cancer

Just like good soil will grow good plants, we must keep healthy environment around us if we want to keep our body healthy. Researches prove that cancer cells grow faster in certain environments, especially when our immune system is weakened. Following healthy lifestyle and consuming healthy foods will strengthen our immune and help to prevent the development of cancer.

Here are some dietary tips of for better immune:

Give up refined sugar

Refined sugar triggers inflammation process. By giving up refined sugar, you strengthen your immune system. You can find refined sugar in soda, catsup, to cookies and crackers.

Spice up your food

Spices and herbs cannot only add flavor to your foods, it can also help you to prevent cancer. There are many spices which can strengthen our immune system. Some of those spices are basil, rosemary, basil, mint, turmeric and ginger. Add them in your daily food to keep you away from cancer.

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