How to protect yourself from cancer — 7 important steps

How to protect yourself from cancer — 7 steps to eliminate the risk of cancer

Today, in the era of rapid progress and development of science and technology, there are many risk factors for occurrence of cancer. These include the house in which we live. And in order to protect yourself and your family from the development of cancer, should abandon:

• of radon;
• cosmetic products, including toxic components;
• the nonstick coated cookware and clothing from stain-resistant fabrics;
• vessels, plastic and tar with the inner coating of bisphenol;
• cleaning chemical solutions, powders, etc.;
• toxicoderma finishing of building materials;
• of pesticides and herbicides.

1.Get rid of radon in indoor

Radon (niton) is a gas that has no color or smell. His education is the result of the natural decay of uranium in the ground. Despite the fact that to feel and identify the presence of this gas, without special equipment is impossible, it gets into the house through wells, cracks in the Foundation, decorative materials, etc.

Radon is not only radioactive, it is also carcinogenic. Ie, it is not just seagrassnet the air, but over time it accumulates in greater quantity. That is why he is second, after Smoking, the most common cause of lung cancer in the United States. From the appearance of radon in the house unprotected one.

According to the EPA the extent of radon exceeds the norm in almost every home 15. The content of this gas in air is normally 0.3 PCI/l, and its content in the building is 1.4 PCI/L. Today the U.S. Congress has set a long-term objective – to reduce the level of niton in the houses to the level of its content in the air. However, EPA recommends that urgent action be taken only in cases when the gas level in the room higher than 5 PCI/L.

Of course, this indicator is not very safe, in fact, such values of radiation, in principle, does not exist. Scientists recognize that even relatively low concentrations of radon exposes the human body the risk of cancer. Therefore, you have every right to check the home for radon and to reduce its contents to a minimum, even if it does not exceed 4 PCI/L.

The analysis and corresponding standards for levels of radon

For inspection levels of radon in the house or any other premises need to apply to the American Association of scientists and engineers who directly study this gas. The cost of the measurements ranges from$ 100 to$ 300. Also, EPA can provide technical specialists with a specific certificate, and how to conduct this analysis independently. Today as there are different kits for independent determination of the level of radon. They can be purchased in hardware stores or via the Internet. The cost of such devices is about 20 – 30$.

If conducted measurements showed that the radon levels in your home significantly exceeded, you should consult a qualified professional for radon and to reduce the content of gas in the premises. Such an expert can be found by contacting the National Association for environmental health (NEHA) or the national Council for radon safety (NRSB). This is a private program dedicated to the research of radon at the national level. The cost of professional services depends on design and size of your home, as well as those methods that will be applied. Average costs range from 800 to 2500$. Regardless of the value of the methods used, their effectiveness is impressive. So the extent of radon in the home can be reduced by 99%.

To reduce the level of radon in housing used a variety of methods, including:

• elimination of cracks in the walls and the floor;
• equipment under the plates of the drainage system with the use of fans and pipes that allows you to increase the amount of ventilation;
• the installation of photoelectric smoke detectors;
• replacement granite worktops, under conditions of high radiation of radon.

2.Go through your makeup and personal care products

Another risk factor for developing cancer is cosmetics. Daily women use cosmetics, creams, cleanser and hygiene, through which the body receives about 3 kg of toxins in a year. Penetration of chemicals through the skin causes the body more harm than swallowing. Indeed, during the food stand out enzymes that contribute to their breakdown and excretion from the body. When applying the same toxins on the skin, they are absorbed and enter into the blood stream without filtering, and then the internal organs.

Of course, not all cosmetics were dangerous, so when choosing you need to carefully study their composition, which is unacceptable presence of:

• musk;

· nanoparticles;

• mercury;

· anti-bacterial substances;

· lead;

• laurifolia sodium (LSN);
• parabens;

· mineral oil, paraffin and petrolatum;

· 1,4-dioxane;

· phthalates;

· formaldehyde.

Cosmetics manufacturers do not indicate on their products formaldehyde and 1,4-dioxane, masking them under other names. It can be:

· cetearate-20;

· DMDM hydantoin;

· sodium Merete and laurilsulfate;

· PEG-100 stearate;

· quaternium-15;

· imidazolidinedione and diazolidinylurea;

· polyethylene.

Of course, today a greater number of cosmetic products made from natural ingredients and do not contain toxins. Is organic cosmetics that have a special marking on the package.

3.Do not use cookware with nonstick coating and things from mud-resistant fabrics

In the kitchen today almost each family has dishes with non-stick coating. Despite its functionality and versatility, these pots and pans are not safe for health and are one of the factors in the development of cancer. Why? The answer is very simple. This cookware, and stain-resistant fabric, are composed of performability acid and many other perfluorinated compounds. I.e. in the composition of this product is present in the fluorine that it is preferable to give up.

Scientists have proved that when heating pans, which is enough for 2 – 3 minutes, non-stick coating begins to split, letting in air toxins. During reheating in air is discharged at least 6 toxic gases, which also cause cancer.

In order to protect your family and reduce the impact of toxic gases on the body should abandon ware, clothes and other goods containing perforative connection. To do this:

• instead of nonstick cookware, buy glass or ceramic;
• discard stain-resistant clothing and goods made of refractory materials;
• choose flooring made from natural materials, abandoning carpet with stain-resistant properties.

4.The less preservatives and plastic packaging

In the manufacture of plastic containers and packaging for food products is very common the use of bisphenol a (BPA), which by results of researches scientists a detrimental effect on human health. The scope of the VRA is so wide that the studies have 95% of the subjects identified a dangerous concentration of BPA in the body.

Since the VRA also applies to dangerous factors in the development of cancer, it is better to avoid eating canned food and drinks from plastic containers. Research by the Harvard school of public health showed that the use of preservatives for 5 days increase the level of BPA in the body by 1000%.

• Therefore give preference to glass and ceramic ware, especially if it is intended for a small child. Spoons, forks, spatulas, ladles it is better to choose stainless steel. If you still decided to use the utensils of plastic, make sure its quality and integrity, it should not contain scratches, cracks etc don't use washing plastic, aggressive cleaning products and especially not put in the dishwasher.
• Avoid plastic toys, preferring natural materials.
• To apply the containers of plastic for storing food is not worth it. So do not use them for heating food in the microwave.
• Do not use of plastic bags and polyethylene film.
• Do not drink water from plastic bottles, better to use the water filter.
• When treating teeth at the dentist, adding that it did not contain the seal of the VRA.

5.Revise household chemicals

Many cleaning products, especially against plaque and fungus, and air fresheners, are some of the factors in the development of cancer of the breast.

Oddly enough, one of the best, and most importantly do not contain toxins, disinfectants for cleaning the whole house, is the most ordinary soap. Moreover, it is universal, it can be used for washing hands, body and for cleaning different surfaces and streaky underwear.

To maintain cleanliness in the house a great alternative to store-bought tools will be prepared on your own.

• Ordinary vinegar cleans everything. Mixing it with water, any soap and essential-oil compounds, you get a wonderful cleaning for tile and ceramic surfaces, Windows and floors.
• Baking soda, lavender oil and Apple cider vinegar well help to cope with the cleaning in the bathroom and in the kitchen.
• As a bleach and sanitizer, you can use hydrogen peroxide.
• Vodka is an excellent disinfectant and removes stains from wine, refreshing upholstery, removes the room from wasps and bees.

6.Use as little as possible toxicoderma construction and decorative materials

Construction and finishing materials are the highest risk because they contain huge amount of toxic substances – formaldehyde and other volatile compounds. All of this is contained in the coating materials, carpets, furniture made from pressed wood and much more. Although science does not stand still, and paint manufacturers began to produce less toxic products, but still they release into the air harmful fumes. Benzene, VOCS and formaldehyde are vaporized and remain in the air for months after application.

Another dangerous ingredient in paint – lead, which is most often faced by residents of homes built in the 1970-ies. At that time, lead-containing paint materials was the most popular, and about the consequences few people realize. Today, with the detachment of a paint harmful particles can easily enter the respiratory tract that becomes a risk factor for the disease of human cancer.

To choose the paint today has become much easier. The shops are filled with a huge range of products, among which you can easily find paints that do not contain toxins, low-VOC content or products that do not include these substances.

The health risks are not only products, but also the carpet and furniture. Therefore, their selection should be treated very carefully because they will serve you for several decades. Carpets must be made of nontoxic, preferably of natural wool, laminate or hardwood floor is better to choose from cork or wood. As for furniture, it should be free of flame retardants – polybrominated diphenyl ethers that may be present in the composition of the fillings of chairs, sofas, mattresses, and curtains and Drapes.

7.Eat organic foods

Repellency (herbicides and pesticides) is another cause of cancer. They are carcinogens, enter the body through foods which are teeming with the shelves of supermarkets and markets, and even those that have been grown by your hands.

In preparations which are processed fruits and vegetables, in order to protect crops from pests included many harmful chemicals. To avoid poisoning repelente possible, it is necessary to eat only organic vegetables, fruit and meat and use non-toxic substances to protect the garden from pests.

Products of animal origin also carry the risk. Grown in close content, they are going feed with a high content of pesticides that accumulate in meat and animal fat. Eating such meat, you are poisoning of the body with pesticides.

Relate more closely to the food choices, buying organic, grown without the use of chemical products vegetable and animal origin.

By following these simple rules and tips, you can reduce the risk of cancer for themselves and their families. published

 

P. S. And remember, only by changing their consumption — together we change the world! ©

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