The Risk Of Prostate Cancer Can be
Reduced with Diet and Exercise
Author: John Bradstreet
Men, for some reason take care of their bodies on the outside than on the inside. They go to the gym, lift weights and do other exercises that will give them a great physique and physical appetence. But why do a lot of them neglect their inner bodies? This may be one of the reasons that men come down with diseases that are often easily preventable with a little knowledge. As men, we need to do a little more research and have an understanding of what we can do to protect our inner bodies.
Prostate cancer is the most commonly diagnosed cancer in men. At firdt the symptoms of the disease are asymptomatic; for this reason it is commonly referred to as the silent killer. Prostate cancer has very few early symptoms and those such as trouble urinating or painful ejaculation are also symptoms of much less serious disease such as enlarged prostate.
The function of the prostate is to close the urethra after ejection. It is also essential for ejaculation. There will be more than 200,000 cases of prostate cancer diagnosed this year that will result in over 30,000 deaths. Maintaining good prostate health requires us to have the necessary information available to us. We would like to review a few things that men can do to assure good prostate health.
1. GET SOME EXERCISE
We are all aware that exercise is good for getting our hearts pumping, lowering cholesterol and protecting us from heart attacks and strokes. But, did you know that exercise can also protect us from some forms of cancer, especially prostate cancer? Research has shown that men who maintain a daily exercise schedule have a 75% less chance of developing cancer and heart disease than men who do not participate in a regular program.
By participating in exercise you get the blood flowing to your vital organs. This has a beneficial effect because it enhances the exchange of nutrients and helps with the elimination of waste products from our cells and tissues. It can also keep our weight under control further reducing the risks of some types of cancers. Stronger muscles also generate better blood flow and circulation to our cells and tissues.
2. EAT A HEALTHY DIET
When we eat a diet high in vegetables and low in saturated fats we are actually reducing the risks of some forms of cancer. Scientists don't know why but men that eat a diet high in red meat are more likely to get prostate cancer. Some feel that there may be fats in red meat that are harmful to the prostate and others feel that chemicals produced during grilling may be responsible. It may also be that increasing the amount of red meat one consumes reduces the amount of fruits and vegetables we eat.
It is recommended that we eat 5-7 servings of fruits and vegetables a day. Research has shown that men who follow this type of diet have much lower rates of cancer than men who do not. While consuming this many servings a day may be difficult for many, supplementation is also an option. Free radicals in the body have been shown to convert normal healthy cells into cancerous ones. For these reason tomatoes based products are particularly useful. They contain a high amount of Lycopene which is a powerful antioxidant that can reduce the number of free radicals in our bodies.
3. SPEAK TO YOUR DOCTOR
Screening is an important part of prevention. This involves looking for signs of the disease before symptom arise. There are a few ways this can be done now and your doctor will be able to suggest the one that best fits your situation. This is the time when treatment will be most effective.
He or she will be able to access any risk factors such as family history or race and put you on a screening schedule suited for your particular situation.
In conclusion, while
prostate cancer can be a killer there are things that we can easily do to
reduce the risk of us contracting it. The added benefit of some of the things
suggested above is that they are also positives to your overall health in general.
Just by reducing the risk of chronic heart disease, diabetes and some forms of
cancers with some simple lifestyle changes we can all live longer and healthier lives.
John Bradstreet is an experienced Biochemist with extensive knowledge in nutritional supplementation. He is a great source of information. To learn more about good prostate health we have included additional links at the bottom of the page to help educate you on the subject. You are also invited to visit our Vitamin and Supplement Blog for information on this and other subjects of interest.
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