By Larry Maraggay
Cancer is defined as the unrestrained growth of anomalous cells in the body. These
cancer cells are also known as Malignant Cells. Cancer tends to occur when there is an irregular
and uncontrollable growth of cells in the body. There are various types of cancer—as they can
grow in almost any organ or tissue inside the body. Some of such are colon, brain, breast, skin
kidneys, cervix, liver, ovary, prostate, testicles, thyroid, bones, lungs, and nerve tissues.
According to World Health Organization, last 2010, cancer has caused 12 percent or
approximately about 56 million deaths worldwide. Cancer has a lot of contributing factors. Some
of these factors are nutrition, exercise, and toxins.
Nutrition plays a very vital part in our body. It is the provision of materials that our body
needs in order to survive. Good nutrition can be attained through proper diet. Just like the car
needs fuel, our cells needs to be fed with energy-providing food daily. Carbohydrates are the
main structure of energy within the body. Carbohydrates are then broken down into glucose,
fructose, and galactose. Protein is also a material that our body needs in order to survive.
Proteins taken from the food are broken down into amino acids. Amino acids are needed in
building and repairing various tissues in the body. The muscles inside our body contain a lot of
protein. That is why, proteins should be replenished regularly. Proteins also play an important
part in our body’s immune system, nervous system, hormones, and organs. Another material that
our body needs is calcium. They are stored inside our bones and teeth. Calcium is needed in
order to keep them strong. Fats are also needed in our body. In our brain, fat is needed to signal
hormones. Vitamins and Minerals are also needed in order for our body to work properly. They
help in making chemical reactions in our body faster like boosting up our body’s immune
system. Some examples of these vitamins and minerals are: Vitamin A, vitamin B complex,
vitamin C, vitamin D, Vitamin E, vitamin K, zinc, iron, magnesium, phosphorus, and potassium.
Lack of good nutrition can lead to poor functions of the body. This includes emotionally,
physically, and cognitively. There will also be a great decline in our immune system, strength
in our bones and teeth, ability to perform work, and ability to respond to stimuli. Being said,
these declines can result to development of various diseases. One of these diseases is cancer.
Our body’s resistance against the build-up of cancer cells becomes weak and thus making us
vulnerable to cancer.
Good nutrition gives a lot of benefits to cancer patients. The illness and treatment of
cancer can contribute to the change of a person’s behavior, especially in the way they eat. The
need in nutrition of cancer patients vary. But mostly, proper nutrition for them will lead to the
development of good qualities. Cancer patients will be able to feel better. Proper nutrition would
also help in maintaining their energy and strength. Patients will also have a better tolerance for
side effects of treatments. It would also help lower the risk of infection and promotes faster
healing and recovery. Again, cancer patients should eat the rights foods. These foods that cancer
patient intakes helps in providing essential nutrients for our body to fight cancer cells.
Proper exercise also plays a big part in our health. According to some researches, adults
must at least do 150 minutes of cardio-vascular exercise per week. Exercise enables us to be
free from various sicknesses like obesity and cancer. Through exercise, we can limit our body’s
weight and thus will reduce the risk of various cancers like: breast cancer, kidney cancer,
prostate cancer, and colon cancer. According to researches, one third of the developments of
these cancers are linked to obesity and inactive physical activity.
Good nutrition can also be attained from the consumption of organic foods. Organic
foods are foods which did not undergo any modern methods of artificial inputs like pesticides
and fertilizers. Also, it does not contain any genetically modified organisms and is not processed
with industrial solvent or chemical food additives. Organic foods are natural foods which do not
leave any harmful toxins in our body.
Toxins inside our body are also a factor in the increase of the risk of having cancer.
Theses toxins are acquired from the environment, especially from food. These kinds of foods
have undergone artificial processes and application of artificial pesticides, insecticides, and
fertilizers. Based on the studies, people who have high levels of toxins in their blood are 2.7
times more prone to the risk of developing non-Hodgkin lymphoma in comparison to those
people with lower amounts. Non-Hodgkin Lymphomas are various groups of blood cancers that
consist of any kind of lymphoma. Lymphoma is a type of cancer derived from lymphocytes (a
type of white blood cell) and is present in the lymphatic cells of the immune system. This kind of
cancer usually manifest as a tumor of lymphoid cell.
Because of these alarming facts, there is bigger need to undergo detoxification. There
are a lot of ways on how to detoxify our body. Some of these are perspiration, exhalation, and
urination. Again, exercise plays a big role on this part. Detoxification is also a big reason why
people must undergo various types of exercise daily. Through physical activities like exercise
causes the active circulation of blood and fluids inside our body and releases toxins when we
perspire. Physical activities also promote thirst and thus enable us to drink more fluids. Through
this, fluids help in detoxifying our system and send them out, sometimes through urination.
In conclusion, cancer is a very serious matter. We must consider taking various methods
in order to lower the risk of cancer. Always remember that prevention is 100 times better than
cure. Being busy in our daily lives is not an excuse. With our advance technology nowadays, it
will be easier for us to achieve proper nutrition and maintain body fitness through exercise. We
must always find time for ourselves if we want to remain healthy and happy.
Cancer is defined as the unrestrained growth of anomalous cells in the body. These
cancer cells are also known as Malignant Cells. Cancer tends to occur when there is an irregular
and uncontrollable growth of cells in the body. There are various types of cancer—as they can
grow in almost any organ or tissue inside the body. Some of such are colon, brain, breast, skin
kidneys, cervix, liver, ovary, prostate, testicles, thyroid, bones, lungs, and nerve tissues.
According to World Health Organization, last 2010, cancer has caused 12 percent or
approximately about 56 million deaths worldwide. Cancer has a lot of contributing factors. Some
of these factors are nutrition, exercise, and toxins.
Nutrition plays a very vital part in our body. It is the provision of materials that our body
needs in order to survive. Good nutrition can be attained through proper diet. Just like the car
needs fuel, our cells needs to be fed with energy-providing food daily. Carbohydrates are the
main structure of energy within the body. Carbohydrates are then broken down into glucose,
fructose, and galactose. Protein is also a material that our body needs in order to survive.
Proteins taken from the food are broken down into amino acids. Amino acids are needed in
building and repairing various tissues in the body. The muscles inside our body contain a lot of
protein. That is why, proteins should be replenished regularly. Proteins also play an important
part in our body’s immune system, nervous system, hormones, and organs. Another material that
our body needs is calcium. They are stored inside our bones and teeth. Calcium is needed in
order to keep them strong. Fats are also needed in our body. In our brain, fat is needed to signal
hormones. Vitamins and Minerals are also needed in order for our body to work properly. They
help in making chemical reactions in our body faster like boosting up our body’s immune
system. Some examples of these vitamins and minerals are: Vitamin A, vitamin B complex,
vitamin C, vitamin D, Vitamin E, vitamin K, zinc, iron, magnesium, phosphorus, and potassium.
Lack of good nutrition can lead to poor functions of the body. This includes emotionally,
physically, and cognitively. There will also be a great decline in our immune system, strength
in our bones and teeth, ability to perform work, and ability to respond to stimuli. Being said,
these declines can result to development of various diseases. One of these diseases is cancer.
Our body’s resistance against the build-up of cancer cells becomes weak and thus making us
vulnerable to cancer.
Good nutrition gives a lot of benefits to cancer patients. The illness and treatment of
cancer can contribute to the change of a person’s behavior, especially in the way they eat. The
need in nutrition of cancer patients vary. But mostly, proper nutrition for them will lead to the
development of good qualities. Cancer patients will be able to feel better. Proper nutrition would
also help in maintaining their energy and strength. Patients will also have a better tolerance for
side effects of treatments. It would also help lower the risk of infection and promotes faster
healing and recovery. Again, cancer patients should eat the rights foods. These foods that cancer
patient intakes helps in providing essential nutrients for our body to fight cancer cells.
Proper exercise also plays a big part in our health. According to some researches, adults
must at least do 150 minutes of cardio-vascular exercise per week. Exercise enables us to be
free from various sicknesses like obesity and cancer. Through exercise, we can limit our body’s
weight and thus will reduce the risk of various cancers like: breast cancer, kidney cancer,
prostate cancer, and colon cancer. According to researches, one third of the developments of
these cancers are linked to obesity and inactive physical activity.
Good nutrition can also be attained from the consumption of organic foods. Organic
foods are foods which did not undergo any modern methods of artificial inputs like pesticides
and fertilizers. Also, it does not contain any genetically modified organisms and is not processed
with industrial solvent or chemical food additives. Organic foods are natural foods which do not
leave any harmful toxins in our body.
Toxins inside our body are also a factor in the increase of the risk of having cancer.
Theses toxins are acquired from the environment, especially from food. These kinds of foods
have undergone artificial processes and application of artificial pesticides, insecticides, and
fertilizers. Based on the studies, people who have high levels of toxins in their blood are 2.7
times more prone to the risk of developing non-Hodgkin lymphoma in comparison to those
people with lower amounts. Non-Hodgkin Lymphomas are various groups of blood cancers that
consist of any kind of lymphoma. Lymphoma is a type of cancer derived from lymphocytes (a
type of white blood cell) and is present in the lymphatic cells of the immune system. This kind of
cancer usually manifest as a tumor of lymphoid cell.
Because of these alarming facts, there is bigger need to undergo detoxification. There
are a lot of ways on how to detoxify our body. Some of these are perspiration, exhalation, and
urination. Again, exercise plays a big role on this part. Detoxification is also a big reason why
people must undergo various types of exercise daily. Through physical activities like exercise
causes the active circulation of blood and fluids inside our body and releases toxins when we
perspire. Physical activities also promote thirst and thus enable us to drink more fluids. Through
this, fluids help in detoxifying our system and send them out, sometimes through urination.
In conclusion, cancer is a very serious matter. We must consider taking various methods
in order to lower the risk of cancer. Always remember that prevention is 100 times better than
cure. Being busy in our daily lives is not an excuse. With our advance technology nowadays, it
will be easier for us to achieve proper nutrition and maintain body fitness through exercise. We
must always find time for ourselves if we want to remain healthy and happy.
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