CAN YOU REDUCE YOUR RISK OF BREAST CANCER

CAN YOU REDUCE YOUR RISK OF BREAST CANCER
BY: KIM BEARDSMORE
(c) copyright by kim beardsmore

WE HEAR IT ALL THE TIME…LOSE WEIGHT FOR YOUR
health. few people however, realize the extent
to which this is critical to their physical
WELL-BEING AND ULTIMATELY THEIR LIFE EXPECTANCY.

in january 2003, the journal of the american
MEDICAL ASSOCIATION FEATURED A STUDY FINDING
that obesity appears to lessen life expectancy,
especially among young adults. the researchers
COMPARED BODY-MASS INDEX (BMI) TO LONGEVITY AND
found a correlation between premature death and
higher bmis. for example, a 20-year-old white
MALE, 5'10" WEIGHING 288 POUNDS WITH A BMI OF
greater than 40 was estimated to lose 13 years
of his life as a result of obesity.jamie
MCMANUS, M.D., F.A.A.F.P. AND AUTHOR OF "YOUR
personal guide to wellness" notes that while
this study referenced extreme levels of obesity,
THERE ARE STILL MILLIONS OF OVERWEIGHT PEOPLE IN
developed countries with a life expectancy rate
that is three to five years less than their
HEALTHY-WEIGHT COUNTERPARTS. SHE ALSO ESTIMATES
that there are 600,000 obesity related deaths
each year in america.

just how does obesity shorten our lifespan? the
answer to this question is complex, yet there is
A CLEAR LINK BETWEEN OBESITY AND THE DEVELOPMENT
of cancer. an extensive study conducted by the
american cancer institute involving 750,000
PEOPLE SHOWED THAT OBESITY SIGNIFICANTLY
increased the risk of cancer developing in the
following organs: breast, colon, ovaries,
UTERUS, PANCREAS, KIDNEYS AND GALLBLADDER.

michael thun, md, vice-president of epidemiology
AND SURVEILLANCE RESEARCH FOR THE AMERICAN
cancer society (acs) says one reason obesity may
raise cancer risk is because fat cells produce a
FORM OF ESTROGEN CALLED ESTRADIOL THAT PROMOTES
rapid division of cells, increasing chances of a
random genetic error while cells are
REPLICATING, WHICH CAN LEAD TO CANCER. IN
addition, fat centered around the abdomen may
increase insulin and insulin-like growth factors
IN THE BLOOD, WHICH MAY INCREASE CANCER RISK.

"women who are obese after menopause have a 50%
HIGHER RELATIVE RISK OF BREAST CANCER," NOTES
thun, "and obese men have a 40% higher relative
risk of colon cancer…. gallbladder and
ENDOMETRIAL CANCER RISKS ARE FIVE TIMES HIGHER
for obese individuals". there is evidence that
cancer rates in developed countries are
INCREASING AT 5 TO 15 TIMES FASTER THAN
developing countries. a major contributor to
this alarming reality has proven to be diet. in
POPULATIONS WHERE THE DIET CONSISTS MOSTLY OF
fresh fruit and vegetables and whole grains - in
contrast to the typical western diet of fatty
MEATS, REFINED FLOURS, OILS AND SUGARS - THE
risk of cancer is much lower.

THE INTERACTION OF DIET AND THE DEVELOPMENT OF
cancer is an active field of research and dr
david heber, m.d., ph.d. and author of "what
COLOR IS YOUR DIET", SAYS "IT APPEARS THAT DIET
has its most significant effects after the
cancer has already formed, acting to inhibit or
STIMULATE THE GROWTH OF THAT CANCER". AT THE
risk of oversimplifying a complex set of
interactions, the typical western diet that
LEADS TO OBESITY MAY ACTUALLY ACT TO STIMULATE
the growth of cancer cells. it is never too late
to improve your health through healthful eating
AND ADOPTING A MORE HEALTH-GIVING LIFESTYLE.
here are simple steps to follow which can make
an immediate improvement to your health and
VITALITY.

1. check your body mass index (bmi) to determine
IF WEIGHT HAS BECOME HEALTH RISK. ACCORDING TO
the centers for disease control and prevention,
60% of americans are overweight, defined as
HAVING A BMI (A RATIO OF HEIGHT TO WEIGHT) OVER
25. of those, nearly half (27%) qualify as
obese, with a body mass index of 30 or more. in
1980, JUST 15% OF AMERICANS WERE CONSIDERED
obese. you can check your bmi at the website
below.

2. match your diet to your body's requirements.
if you eat and drink more calories than your
BODY REQUIRES YOU WILL PUT ON WEIGHT. LEARN TO
control calories and portion sizes, make recipes
leaner, and eat infrequently from fast food
RESTAURANTS. ALSO LEARN HOW TO SNACK WITH
healthful choices.

3. COLOR YOUR DIET WITH A LARGE VARIETY OF
colorful, cancer-fighting fruit and vegetables.
there are seven different color ranges of both
FRUIT AND VEGETABLES AND BY CHOOSING BETWEEN 5
to 9 daily serves from a wide range of fruit and
vegetables, we are extending our consumption of
CANCER (AND OTHER DISEASE) FIGHTING NUTRIENTS.

4. eat lean protein with every meal. protein
PROVIDES A POWERFUL SIGNAL TO THE BRAIN
providing a longer sense of fullness. the right
source of protein is essential to controlling
YOUR HUNGER WITH FEWER CALORIES AND NECESSARY TO
maintain your lean muscle mass. choices of
protein should be flavored soy shakes with
FRUIT; THE WHITE MEAT OF CHICKEN AND TURKEY,
seafood such as shrimps, prawns scallops and
lobster and ocean fish or vegetarians may prefer
SOY BASED MEAT SUBSTITUTES.

5. rev up your metabolism with activity. if you
WANT TO ENJOY A LIFETIME OF WELL-BEING, EXERCISE
is a key ingredient. colleen doyle, ms, rd,
director of nutrition and physical activity for
THE AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY (ACS), SAYS ADULTS
should do something for 30 minutes each day that
takes as much effort as a brisk walk. children
SHOULD BE ACTIVE FOR AN HOUR EACH DAY. WE ARE
more likely to develop habits around things we
enjoy, so seek activities which you enjoy doing.
IT IS ALSO HELPFUL TO BUILD PHYSICAL ACTIVITY
into your daily routine: use the stairs instead
of the escalator or lift at work, park your car
IN THE PARKING BAY FURTHEST FROM THE SUPER
marketing and don't use the remote control to
change tv channels.

6. get support to ensure you develop a healthful
eating plan and reach your goal weight. whilst a
SMALL PERCENTAGE OF PEOPLE POSSESS THE
discipline to lose weight, many obese people
have developed strong thoughts and habits
CONCERNING THE FOOD THEY EAT. IN ORDER TO
establish new habits, most people respond well
to some form of consistent encouragement and
COACHING. A STUDY, "EFFECTS OF INTERNET
behavioral counseling on weight loss in adults
at risk of type 2 diabetes" shows that
PARTICIPANTS WHO HAD THE SUPPORT OF WEIGHT LOSS
coaching lost more weight than those who didn't.
the study concluded that the support of a weight
LOSS COACH CAN SIGNIFICANTLY IMPROVE WEIGHT LOSS
results.

BEING OVERWEIGHT OR OBESE HAS BEEN IDENTIFIED
next to smoking, as the most preventable major
risk to developing cancer. even small weight
LOSSES HAVE BEEN SHOWN TO HAVE BENEFICIAL HEALTH
effects. so it's never to late to start and you
can never be too young or too old to be
CONCERNED ABOUT YOUR HEALTH AND DO SOMETHING
about achieving a more healthy weight.

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