- Eat a balanced diet that emphasizes plant-based foods and minimizes animal products as well as refined sugars.
- Boost your immune system by walking or exercising about 30 minutes a day.
- Avoid air pollution, such as tobacco smoke and industrial fumes, whenever you can.
- Walk or sit in the sun for at least 20 minutes a day, for a dose of vitamin D.
- Clean your indoor environment of toxins, using natural cleaners. It's easy to make natural cleaners yourself.
- Air out any dry-cleaned clothing or fabrics before using them to minimize contact with PCE (Perchloroethylene) and TCE (Trichloroethylene).
- Use natural insecticides and organic fertilizers, rather than chemicals in your garden.
- Drink water -- at least 6 to 8 glasses (48 to 64 ounces) each day. Try making your own Homemade Flavored Water.
- Cook foods in glass, ceramic, iron, or steel containers instead of plastic made with PVC (polyvinyl chloride).
- Choose skin care products that contain no estrogens, placental components, phthalates, or parabens.
- Resolve emotional issues, lower your stress levels, and surround yourself with positive, supportive people to make your body a stronger, less hospitable field in which cancer may grow.
- Set aside regular time to relax, write in a journal, meditate, or pray –- away from all of your electronic devices. Reconnect with your true self and clear your mind and spirit.
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