Fighting Prostate Cancer Naturally

Over the past few years prostate cancer has been targeted by health authorities as the largest hidden killer of men over 45 years of age. Although there have been advances in education and general public awareness, men are still demonstrating reluctance to acknowledge the need for vigilance in their everyday lives.

There are several things that men can do to lower their risk of getting prostate cancer.

Here is a list of facts and suggestions collated from a number of sources that you should know about.

An incredible 1 out of every 6 men will get prostate cancer. It is that common. There is no need to feel embarrassed. You need to get a diagnoses as quickly as possible.

It is almost certain that quick action will lead to successful recovery. The sooner you visit your doctor and get referred to a Urologist the better your chances of successful treatment.

New drug trials for prostate cancer are underway thanks to the discover in 2002 of the gene responsible for the spread of prostate cancer. This gene is still being studied with the hope of producing new drugs that target this gene. For now, Chemotherapy is the current form of treatment.

All doctors agree that a change in diet can prevent or lower dramatically the chances that you will get prostate cancer.

1. Stop consuming dairy products. Replace dairy products with soy products. Studies show that even a couple of glasses of soy milk a day can have dramatic effects.

2. Lyocopene. Tomatoes have lyocopene which has shown to prevent prostate cancer. One tomato a day provides 4 mg of lycopene. Tomato juice provides up to 25 mg of lycopene.

3. Consume vegetables and fruits. Other fruits and vegetables are also recommended like pumpkins, beans, avocadoes, carrots, and spinach.

4. Garlic, which seems to pop up in every preventative healthy diet plan is also recommended as it contains allicin, which decreases the proliferation of cancer cells.

5. Broccoli is recommended because it contains selenium which has shown to be effective against prostate cancer.

6. You should have less seasonings including salt. Salt and seasonings have been linked to cancer.

7. Drink green tea. Drink green tea every day.

The diet above will radically reduce your chances of getting prostate cancer.

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