How to Take Preventive Measures Against Colon Cancer

Colon cancer is one of those cancers that can affect men or women and this article will give you some way to help prevent colon cancer.

Step 1 Eat a high fiber diet to rush carcinogens through your colon. Try eating more fruits, vegetables, whole grains, and beans for a good source of fiber in your diet.

Step 2 Drink plenty of water to help loosen stool in your colon.

Step 3 Avoid red meats such as pork, beef, lamb or any other red meats that may cause colon cancer. If you just love eating red meat try to limit your intake to twice a week.

Step 4 Alcohol drinking can cause colon cancer so limit your drinking to maybe two drinks a weeks.

Step 5 Calcium and magnesium are some good minerals to have in your body to help protect your colon from carcinogens.

Step 6 Herbs have also been found to help fight colon cancer. These herbs are Ginkgo, Cat’s claw, Echinacea, and Astragalus.

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lighthouse1958 said:

	... Yes, we must do all these things and much more. We must keep our immune system very healthy also. 5*
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