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The lifestyle that prevents breast cancer

The lifestyle that prevents breast cancer

Edited by: Top Doctors at 20/02/2023

 

experts estimate that one in ten women develop cancer not hereditary breast. & Iquest But, we can do something about it ? Dr. Jaime Tufet, aesthetic medicine specialist and member of The Doctors, gives 6 guidelines lifestyle that can prevent the occurrence of disease.

<- [ if! supportLists ] -> 1 Take A feeding anticancer, with restriction of processed foods, foods with high glycemic load ( refined flour, white rice, pastries, fruit juices and tropical fruits, dairy ); increasing the intake of vegetables and whole fruits, especially fish consumption. It is also important to take only extra virgin olive oil which is rich in polyphenols.

Opting for organic products free of pesticides and meat, and derivatives of free range and naturally fed. Add to culinary preparations species such as turmeric, rosemary, garlic and onion.

Restrict refined foods and opt for wholegrain bread, rice, pasta and all whole grains to avoid increases insulin preventive purposes without going into a situation of insulin- resistance. Insulin stimulates cell growth and enhances the inflammation which stimulates the growth of malignant tumors. Thus, breast cancer occurs more commonly in type 2 diabetic women. Studies have shown that metformin reduces the incidence of breast cancer in diabetic and improves survival.

<- [ if! supportLists ] -> 2 Incorporate physical exercise in our everyday life: walking an hour a day, swimming, cycling, dancing…

<- [ if! supportLists ] -> 3 About 15 minutes of sun exposure a day. a low level of vitamin D has been associated with increased breast cancer. To correct levels of vitamin D is not enough to raise them with diet. The most important source of vitamin D is sun exposure, we recommend to do about 15 minutes of sun exposure without sunscreen during the fall, winter and spring.

<- [ if! supportLists ] -> 4 <- [ endif ] -> Do not consume alcohol breast cancer increases 3% for every 10 grams of alcohol. Our advice is not to drink alcohol, being able to drink red wine or beer on special occasions.

<- [ if! supportLists ] -> 5 <- [ endif ] -> Avoid weight gain after menopause, because it is also a risk factor. In any case, the body mass index of 28.5 should pass.

<- [ if! supportLists ] -> 6 Fill our minds positive thoughts ( meditation, yoga, coaching&hellip ;), avoid social isolation and enhancing interpersonal relationships with family and friends

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