There’s a truth I wish I knew before I got cancer, a common misconception about cancer: the belief that tumors in our bodies are foreign entities and having cancer genes will definitely lead to cancer. However, the reality is that we all already have tumors in our bodies. The key point is preventing these tumors from turning into cancerous growths.
“Genes hold the gun, yes, but lifestyle pulls the trigger.”
By understanding the environment in which cancer develops and consciously changing this environment, we can significantly reduce our risk of developing cancer. It’s not just genes, but also lifestyle choices that support or inhibit the progression of these internal
tumors that matter.
WHICH ENVIROMENTS DOES CANCER LIKE?
Acidic Environment: One of the main environments in which cancer cells grow is an acidic environment.
Non-organic red meat, processed foods (such as salami, sausages, etc.), milk (especially cow’s milk), table salt, packaged foods, and refined sugar make the body acidic.
A good diet consisting of fresh fruits, vegetables, alkaline water, and vegetable juices that create an alkaline environment in the body where cancer struggles to survive is important.
Oxygen Deprived (Anaerobic) Environment: Cancer dislikes oxygen and thrives in an environment with low oxygen levels.
Regular exercise, walks in nature, stress management techniques, and breathing exercises significantly increase oxygen levels in the body.
Additionally, an environment unfavorable for the survival of cancer cells can be created using oxygen therapy.
High Glucose Environment: This is one of the most important steps to take to prevent cancer or to stop the growth of existing cancer.
Cancer cells are de pendent on sugar to grow, consuming four times more glucose than healthy cells.
By reducing sugar intake or completely cutting out processed sugar and keeping our blood sugar levels balanced, we can starve these cells to death.
OTHER RISK FACTORS:
Burnt foods: When foods are cooked at high temperatures, a chemical substance called acrylamide forms, which is quite carcinogenic.
Low-fiber diet: Fiber is necessary for the digestive system to expel waste from the body. A lack of fiber leads to constipation, preventing waste from being expelled from the body and re-entering the bloodstream. Fiber also helps expel excess estrogen, which is associated with breast cancer.
Chronic inflammation: Inflammation in the body leads to DNA damage that can trigger cancer. An anti-inflammatory diet and foods known for their anti-inflammatory properties, such as omega-3, turmeric, ginger, blueberries, medicinal mushrooms,
beta-glucans, green tea, are beneficial.
Folate deficiency: Folic acid found in vegetables like chickpeas, spinach, beets, and broccoli protects DNA.
Detox problems: Supporting the liver’s detoxification process is important for expelling toxins from the body, thereby reducing the risk of DNA damage and the development of cancer cells. Foods containing sulfur like garlic, onions, B vitamins, and antioxidants
support liver detoxification.
Toxic load: Chemicals in cosmetics, exposure to heavy metals, smoking, and alcohol increase the body’s toxic burden, leading to cellular degeneration over time.
Poor-quality sleep: Sleep is the body’s repair and renewal process. Improving sleep quality supports this process.
Stress: Stress is and will be a part of our lives, but managing it is within our control. Chronic stress causes the body to constantly secrete cortisol, which suppresses the immune system.
