5 Ways to Cut Your Risk of Prostate Cancer
Dr. Wayne Neal
Many experts say all men will develop
prostate disease if they live long enough. What can you do to prevent this from
happening to you? Here are 5 things researchers have found to reduce the risk
of prostate cancer.
First,
eat more garlic. A study published
in the November 2002 issue of Journal of National Cancer Institute
found that a diet rich in garlic, onions, shallots, leeks, and scallions may cut
the risk of prostate cancer. Those who ate 2 grams of garlic per day decreased
their risk of prostate cancer by more than 50%.
Second, take cod liver oil or fish oils. They are rich in
omega-3 fatty acids and help prevent prostate cancer according to a study in
the American Journal of Clinical
Nutrition July 2004 issue.
Cod liver oil contains vitamin D which is also helpful in preventing prostate
cancer.
Third,
get enough zinc in your diet. Zinc
nourishes the prostate gland and improves immune function. Pumpkin seeds are a
great source of zinc. If you take zinc supplements, take one containing copper
because zinc competes with copper for absorption, according to Dr. John Lee,
M.D.
Fourth,
remember your vitamin E. The risk of
prostate cancer was reduced by 50% in men who took vitamin E. A study in the March 2005, Journal of the National
Cancer Institute found men with high blood levels of alpha- and
gamma-tocopherol (major components in vitamin E) had half the risk of getting
prostate cancer.
Fifth, try Saw Palmetto berry extract. According to The
Analyst, this herb has been tested in clinical trials and shown to improve
the signs and symptoms of an enlarged prostate.
These five
suggestions work best when added to a balanced lifestyle of:
·
Eating whole
foods rather than processed foods.
·
Drinking pure
water.
·
Relieving stress
through a reasonable workout schedule.
·
Getting periodic
chiropractic check-ups.
·
Spending time
with your family and friends.
·
Staying
connected with God in prayer.
If you have prostate cancer or benign
prostatic hypertrophy (BPH), you will want to read Hormone Balance for Men by Dr. John Lee, M.D. This 28 page booklet explains the causes and natural
treatment of different prostate disorders. For more information call, 1-800-528-0559
or click on the following link:
www.johnleemd.com/store/more_mens_hormones.html
For further information on this topic, you may contact Dr. Neal at
770.952.5353, by email at DrNeal@humberparkerson.com,
or visit our clinic on the web at www.HumberParkerson.com.
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