HEALTHY LIFESTYLE · JUNE 2018
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here are many conflicting opinions and ideas
about the causes of prostate cancer and
how to best treat it. One school of thought
is to concentrate on medications and
supplements to treat cancer. Another school
of thought touts the benefits of specific diet changes.
With so many variables and varying opinions claiming
to be the best or better than another path, what can
you do to prevent it from happening to you?
This article aims to provide you with simple tips to
prevent prostate cancer.
Prevention requires us to go back to the fundamentals
or pillars of a healthy balanced diet. Eating a nourishing,
nutrient-dense diet, incorporating regular exercise, a
solid stress-management plan, getting quality sleep, and
reducing toxin exposure all contribute to reducing the
likelihood of a prostate cancer diagnosis.
Let’s explore these simple diet changes.
If you don’t have digestive issues, a plant-based diet
that includes fresh, colorful vegetables (including
cruciferous vegetables), fruits, fatty wild fish like
sardines and salmon, grass-fed pasture-raised beef,
organic free-range chicken and eggs, and K2 vitamin
heavy fermented foods are must-haves when it comes
to a healthy prostate cancer prevention diet. By eating
these foods, you will absorb most of the nutrients
your body requires to remain healthy. There is one
caveat. If you suffer from digestive problems, the above
listed natural remedies may not be ideal for you. A
disrupted gut microbiome is associated with a long list
of conditions from acne to dementia, to neurological
disorders and possibly cancer.
Before you embark on a healthy eating journey, your
gut issues must be addressed. There are great tests
available in the functional medicine world. Some can be
self-administered at home to uncover what’s going on
with your gut flora. Look for a good functional doctor
to help you determine the best course of action.
Once you’ve received the all-
clear, consider these options:
Stress management with
things like meditation,
mindfulness, yoga, tai chi,
journaling or anything that brings
you peace and helps you purge
negative emotions.
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