Top 25 ways to stay healthy

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Top 25 ways to stay healthy

Posted May 18th 2006 12:00PM by Dalene Entenmann
Filed under: Breast Cancer, Prostate Cancer, Lung Cancer, Colon and Rectal Cancer, Pancreatic Cancer, Prevention, Cervical Cancer

According to former U.S. Surgeon General David Satcher, M.D., Ph.D., "Currently, about 95 percent of health care dollars in the United States are spent on treating diseases, with relatively little attention paid to preventing diseases, which should be a national priority."

As a result, Partnership for Prevention has released a report, Priorities for America's Health, that ranks the top 25 preventive health services that are most effective. Of the top 25, ten are related to cancer. Following is a list of the top ten ways to practice cancer prevention.

Aspirin -- While the report links aspirin use to heart health, inflammation is a known risk factor for cancer. Many cancer survivors include aspirin in their daily routine as a cancer prevention method of keeping inflammation in control.
Childhood immunizations -- There is a big push to include children in the about-to-be-released cervical cancer vaccine as a cancer prevention method of reducing cervical cancer risks.
Tobacco Use Screening and Intervention -- Smoking is responsible for the majority of lung cancer cases, and linked to other cancers.
Colorectal Cancer Screening -- Early screening saves lives.
Problem Drinking Screening and Brief Counseling -- Drinking in excess can raise the risks of a number of cancers, including breast cancer.
Cervical Cancer Screening -- Early screening saves lives.
Breast Cancer Screening -- Early screening saves lives.
Folic Acid -- Folic acid is the synthetic version of folate. Folate has been shown to reduce the risk of colorectal cancer, pancreatic cancer and breast cancer.
Obesity Screening -- Being overweight raises the risks for a number of cancers.
Diet Counseling -- Good nutrition and maintaining a healthy weight lowers cancer risks for a number of cancers.

The Partnership for Prevention is a national, nonprofit organization. Its members include several state health departments, health organizations -- including the American Heart Association, American Cancer Society, American Diabetes Association, and March of Dimes -- and several drug and insurance companies. To read the report in its entirety and discover all 25 ways to stay healthy, go here.

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Reader Comments

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1. EXCERSISE-EXCERSISE-EXCERSISE

Posted at 6:31AM on May 24th 2006 by RICH

2. I had breast cancer two years ago doesn't run in my family as far as we know,now im going through reconstruction with skin expanders.no fun.I don't smoke are drink so guess it was stress.any way im alive and it's been a tough road with the chemo.but that's over to.Thank god.

Posted at 7:36AM on May 24th 2006 by debra

3. I came through a year long treatment of Hodgkins. It was not fun, but I am here today. It has been 12 years that I am clear and I am looking forward to many more. The difference in myself, mainly, is I no longer sweat the small stuff, and my patience with others has changed. I have moved on to being good to myself and others around me, and enjoying every minute of my life. I am living my life, not living it for something to come along that is better. As the saying goes, stop and smell the roses. They are beautiful.

Posted at 8:05AM on May 24th 2006 by I. Charleen Lippincott

4. kidney cancer 1983, removed left kidney--71 now-only consequence has been slightly high blood pressure which is being treated----stopped smoking in 1983 day of removal--I believe that smoking is # 1 life shortening factor---

Posted at 7:28AM on Aug 29th 2008 by Jim J

5. I exercise constantly, but also deal with a lot of stress. I just came home from hospital yesterday. Cancer in both breasts.Knocked me for double loops. Grateful to a very smart radiologist who sent me for mri that showed cancers that would have not appeared on a routine mammo probably for another two years. Pathology not in yet, but I am hopeful.

Posted at 8:22AM on May 24th 2006 by ">)@

6. I think Tahitian Noni juice is beneficial to good health. It promotes good elimation, thus removing toxins from your body, it contains lots of nutrients and I feel pretty good when I drink it. Thank you, Sue T.

Posted at 8:30AM on May 24th 2006 by Sue Tucker

7. SPELL THE WORD RIGHT !!!! IT'S "EXERCISE" Obviously your spellability needs a workout...

Posted at 8:41AM on May 24th 2006 by Bill

8. MRI is important for detecting breast cancers with dense breasts that are hard to read on Mammograms.

Posted at 9:00AM on May 24th 2006 by wendy

9. HEY BILL !!! HOW KIND OF YOU TO POINT OUT THE POSTERS EXCER ( SISE ) TYPO.

CALL YOUR DOCTORS OFFICE FOR AN APPOINTMENT TO HAVE YOUR PROSTATE EVALUATED, BECAUSE IT SEEMS TO ME, THAT , THAT'S THE AREA WHERE YOU DO MOST OF YOUR THINKING FROM..... C'MON BILL , BE A BRAVE LITTLE MAN.... IT WON'T HURT >>>>>> OUCH !!!

Posted at 9:02AM on May 24th 2006 by PEPPA

10. Stress may have been involved with your breast cancer but there was an imbalance in your body that made it possible for the cancer to grow in the first place. You need to clean up your diet, get some exercise everyday, get all the toxic chemicals that you can out of your home ( and your body ) and make sure that you have a clean bowel. Get a good cleanse and take probiotics. I sense that you are still fearful of your cancer. Don't just stand there, get involved in prevention. You can do it...

Posted at 9:04AM on May 24th 2006 by Donna

11. To Bill, obviously you have better things to do then point out someones grammar? Just you saying that shows your immaturatiy and lack of respect. How do you know this persons situation? Im sure we can all find fault with you, get a life.

Posted at 9:12AM on May 24th 2006 by suzanne

12. I thank God that my family doctor insisted on a colonoscopy when I turned 50. The doctors found 2 precancerous polyps which they removed. Who knows what cancer might have been in my colon if my doctor had waited for me to get the colonoscopy. I am now on a high fiber diet which fights colon cancer.

Posted at 9:19AM on May 24th 2006 by Donna

13. If you like the noni juice, you might find another product helpful. It is called Mona Vie and you can learn about it at www.thegreatproduct.com

Posted at 9:21AM on May 24th 2006 by Brandi

14. This comment is for Sue. There is another product called Mona Vie, that is much like the Tahitian Noni juice. The Mona Vie tastes great & has 19 different fruits. They are all dark colored fruits and berries, which is supposed to have something to do with the health benefits. www.thegreatproduct.com

Brandi

Posted at 9:27AM on May 24th 2006 by Brandi

15. I'm a big advocate for a healthy diet that includes LOTS of raw fruits and vegetables, whole grains and raw nuts and seeds. Healthy fats from avocado, raw coconut oil, and cold pressed olive oil round out these whole foods. These were provided by nature and what our bodies are made to eat.

In the few processed foods I choose to serve my family, I look for ingredients that are wholesome and not chemicals. Too many people today have gotten away from REAL foods and eat only processed psuedo-foods. Bodies NEED real food to prevent and fight disease. We have let advertising fool us too often about what food is real. Read "Food for Life, How the New 4 Food Groups Can Save Your Life." by Neal Barnard and look at Healthy Chef Alex's website (at book) among others, for recipes to add whole foods to your diet and protect your family! Read about raw food too. Natalia Rose has a good book. It is very interesting and tasty stuff! Your family will adjust to enjoy these foods even if its new right now. The more wholesome foods they eat, the more they will enjoy these foods.

Rest is another important component to good health. If our bodies don't get proper rest, they can't prevent disease.

Of course exercise is another factor and a little bit of sunshine everyday is good for you!

Posted at 9:29AM on May 24th 2006 by Debbie F.

16. Over 12 years ago at age of 74 a small cancer was found in my right breast, and I opted to have a double masectomy, and my doctor obliged. Breasts are like cow udders, and should not be glorified, so being flat chested has not blighted my attitude, and I have never even had to have any treatments since that day. The same year my husband had his cancerous prostate removed, and he has never had to have any follow up treatments either.

Posted at 9:29AM on May 24th 2006 by Helen

17. 11 members of my family have died from some form of cancer. So when I discovered a lump in my breast I immediately had the digital enchanced mammography it turned out okay, but I exercise(walk 3 miles a day)plenty of fruits and veggies and thank my lucky stars every day.

Posted at 9:42AM on May 24th 2006 by Mary Wallace

18. WHOW! I am always bluwn away, while in the midst of all of you coming through a mirakle, there has to be someone that lives life as a synic in the bunch! Gees Bill if the only thing that u have to do is correct splling, maybe you should get a LIFE! Dat"s what everyone else here is doing and in the scheme of things....how impootent is it? Lik i be a tellin my kiduos......iffin' it dusint send u to Hell do'nt wurry bout it! Misspllin' a werd isn't a sin that will get you there, but judgement and kcritisim is! So YOU GO RICH YOU ARE RIGHT XRSISE IS ONE OF THE BEST.........
THIS IS CONTESSA, SURVIVING A HEAD TUMOR, AND YUP IT THE PART THEY REMOVED WAS MY SPELLING PART! BUT IM TINKIN' i GOT IT HANNDELED! iT WAS WHEN THEY REMOVED 2/3 OF MY TOUNGE FROM ANOTHER TUMOR, THAT IMPEEDED MY SPEACHING BECOME A DANGED PRUMBLEM!
i SUVIVED THAT AS WELL.......GOD HAS A PLAN TO PROSPER AND A WAY TO DELIVER AND HEALING TO BE HAD! PSALM 41:3

Posted at 9:45AM on May 24th 2006 by Contessa

19. I pray the public will educate themselves thoroughly involveing prevention.Our children are poorly fed & lack vital exercise.Chemicals,alcohol,& smoking need addressed more!Attention CBS,most watched tv network!

Posted at 9:54AM on May 24th 2006 by sue

20. WHOW! I am always bluwn away, while in the midst of all of you coming through a mirakle, there has to be someone that lives life as a synic in the bunch! Gees, Bill if the only thing that u have to do is correct spllin, maybe you should get a LIFE! Dat"s what everyone else here is doing and in the scheme of things....how impootent is it? Lik i be a
tellin my kiduos......iffin' it dus'int send u to Hell do'nt wurry bout it! Misspllin' a werd isn't a sin that will get you there, but judgement and kcritisim is! So tink bout dat!
THIS IS CONTESSA, SURVIVING A HEAD TUMOR,
AND YUP THE PART THEY REMOVED WAS MY SPELLING PART! BUT IM TINKIN' i GOT IT HANNDELED! iT WAS WHEN THEY REMOVED 2/3 OF MY TOUNGE FROM ANOTHER TUMOR, THAT IMPEEDED MY SPEACHING BECOME A DANGED PRUMBLEM! i SUVIVED THAT AS WELL...GOD HAS A PLAN TO PROSPER
AND A WAY TO DELIVER AND HEALING TO BE HAD!
PSALM 41:3
"The Lord will sustain him on his sickbed and resore him from his bed of illness."
Thank you Jesus for you healing power. Bless you all.'n duble blessin on Bill God OH PLease!...In His love Contessa

Posted at 9:55AM on May 24th 2006 by Contessa

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