How to Protect Yourself From Cancer

There's one thing that you do not have to worry about with cancer - it's not contagious. Cancer is the abnormal division of cells. Healthy cells perform functions that contribute to normal growth and survival. Disruption of this process comes in many forms. Toxins (free radicals) are notorious for causing the disruption of normal cell activity. Some toxins come from external sources like smog, chemicals, pesticides, radiation, while others come from things we do to ourselves. Some of these activities are: 1. Smokingrn2. Stressrn3. Poor Dietrn4. Lack of Exercisern5. Injuries Cancer cells are quite the opposite of healthy cells, they are destructive and destroy healthy tissue and organs. Oakland Home Care aides assist elderly adults in preventing and keeping cancer at bay by providing a healthy lifestyle. Preventative actions revolve around things you can control. Things like diet, exercise, stress, and lifestyle. Your body will give you hints along the way - fatigue and low resistance to diseases are signs of a weak immune system. There are many studies that have shown that Cancer cells thrive in an acidic environment, so conversely cancer cells cannot survive in an alkaline environment. Unfortunately we live in a system where much of what we eat is acidic. Changing your diet and eating more alkaline foods is the first step to prevention. Surprisingly lemons are one food source which is alkaline. You wouldn't know it by its taste, but it is. Apple cider vinegar is another natural liquid that tilts to the side of alkaline substances. A glass of lemonade (less processed sugar) with honey, or a 4 ounce glass of water with a teaspoon of apple cider vinegar, taken daily, can help balance your ph levels. Stress Reduction: All of us need to practice more stress reduction. Stress causes havoc to all parts of your body. Stress also disrupts sleep. Good sleep is a must to Oakland hourly Home Care clients and to all older adults. This is the time when your body recharges and repairs itself. There are a few things that an Oakland Live-in Caregiver can do to protect your health. Start with the simple things first, and over time you'll be helping your body help itself.