How Can a Person Prevent Cancer?

Cancer originates from human cells, which are constantly being created to replace old cells that die. Occasionally, the process goes wrong and new cells grow even if the old cells don't die as they naturally should. When these non-dying cells persist, they create cancerous tumors, either benign (inactive) or malignant (active). These cells that come from active, cancerous tumors invade the tissues in your body, as well as break away to spread to other parts of the body. By employing the natural preventive measures below, you can effectively prevent cancer cells from developing.

Things You'll Need

• Cantaloupe
• Garlic
• Brazil nuts
• Kiwi fruit

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Instructions

• 1

  Consume plenty of cantaloupe. This nutritious fruit includes plant compounds called carotenoids that can drastically lower your risk of cancer. Eat at least four slices of cantaloupe every day.

• 2

  Add garlic to all of your food. Garlic contains the potent sulfur compound allicin, which stimulates your immune system to fight cancer. Allicin has the ability to lower the growth of existing tumors and prevent new ones from developing. Consume at least four cloves of garlic daily.

• 3

  Eat a lot of brazil nuts. These nuts contain potent trace minerals called selenium that cause cancer cells to self-destruct. Selenium also assists your cells to repair their deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA). Consume 1/2 cup of brazil nuts daily.

• 4

  Consume fully ripened kiwifruit. This fruit is rich in vitamins, antioxidants and phytochemicals, which help prevent various types of cancer. Eat four ripe kiwifruit every day.

• 5

  Exercise to prevent cancer. Cancer cells tend to target adipose (fat) cells. Exercising reduces your body fat and thus, your risk of cancer. Exercise also speeds up peristalsis (intestinal muscle movement) to quickly transport any cancer-causing toxins out of your body via feces.