When I thought about how I could honor Mothers, I decided to share information that could help them be at their best for as long as possible. If you know someone with cancer or who wants to prevent cancer, then please share this with them! If you would like more information, you can invite me to speak to your Women’s group or I can give you an individual consultation. Contact HLS@nancyparlette.com
Happy Mother's Day!
Here are steps you can take to keep
your immune system strong. There have been thousands of studies that support the same
conclusion - we can cut our chance of getting degenerative diseases by at least 50%!! How? All you have to do is get 7 + servings of fresh fruits and vegetables a
day! You will want to eat the
rainbow of colors of fruits and vegetables to get all the different nutrients,
phytochemicals and antioxidants.
1. Fruits and Vegetables - Get 7+ servings of
fresh fruits and vegetables a day! We
especially want to include dark leafy greens like kale, collards, chard, spinach
and leaf lettuces. Other powerful cancer fighters are the cruciferous
vegetables like cabbage, Brussels sprouts, broccoli and cauliflower. For fruit,
think apples, avocadoes, red grapes, berries, pineapple, etc. Juicing and Green Smoothies are GREAT ways to get concentrated nutrients into the body.
2. Sleep – Adults need 7-8
hours a night in order to restore, cleanse, and rejuvenate our cells. We need time for the body to focus on
fighting disease and it can’t do that if we are always pushing it to the limit
with physical and emotional activity long into the night. Melatonin
is a potent antioxidant hormone that is active when you sleep.
3.
Exercise – Getting 30 minutes
or more 6 days a week will strengthen your overall health & immune system.
A good aerobic (huffing and puffing) workout boosts the hormone serotonin which
helps us feel relaxed and happy.
4. Deep breathing – cancer
hates oxygen. Another reason to exercise
and do Hatha yoga.
5. De-stress – Take
time to relax and allow the body to restore and rejuvenate. Em otional and physical stresses initiate an inflammatory reaction in the body.
6. Healthy fats- Adding the good for you omega 3 fats such as
flax seeds, avocado, olives, raw nuts and seeds, and fatty fish like salmon
helps reduce inflammation which helps fight cancer, as well as protecting your
heart, skin, cognitive function, and more.
7. Herbs & Spices – Add
these powerful antioxidants to your diet to help fight off the free radicals
that cause cancer. Use plenty of garlic,
fresh ginger, onions, turmeric, rosemary, paprika, parsley, curry, cinnamon,
etc.
8. Add Essential Oils – Plants have
so many amazing qualities that protect and help us heal! Oncology departments in over 50 hospitals, such
as the Mayo Clinic, Duke Univ. and Sloan Kettering, are using essential oil
aromatherapy. Frankincense is extremely powerful
as are
Oregano,
Myrtle, Sandalwood, Tsuga, Lemon, Orange and more. My friend Linda can help you at http://www.gogreengal.org/.
9. Maintain a healthy weight
- By doing all of the above plus
drinking plenty of water and eating a high fiber diet rich in fruits,
vegetables, beans, legumes & whole grains you will easily keep a good
weight. The more fat you have the more estrogen you make, which can lead to
cancer.
10. Avoid saturated animal fats (especially smoked, fried or processed meats), and trans
fats (hydrogenated oils) - A study of over 3,000 Chinese women between
the ages of 25 and 64 was written up in the Journal of Cancer Epidemiology, Biomarkers &
Prevention. It tells the women
who changed from their traditional vegetable-soy-fish diet to a more western
diet rich in meat and sugary foods doubled
their chance of getting breast cancer!
Eat more plant based with lots of beans and
legumes instead of dairy or animal protein. Organic Edamame is great! The phytoestrogens
bind to our receptor sites keeping away the stronger human estrogens so
there is a decrease in cell division. Plus, they are quickly broken down and
actually help more estrogens to be excreted in the urine.
11. Avoid refined sugar – White
sugar and high fructose corn syrup found in beverages, candy, baked goods,
canned goods, etc. all suppress your immune system. They also raise your blood insulin level
which stimulates fat storage and weight gain.
They also lack fiber which helps reduce cancer.
12. Avoid chemical additives – Additives like Monosodium Glutamate (MSG), preservatives, fried foods,
artificial flavors, colors, and sweeteners all are toxic to our body. READ
labels!!
13.
Cut alcohol – I
don’t care how many “experts” say one glass a day is good for you. It’s the phytochemicals and antioxidants in
the grapes that are good for you - NOT the alcohol. So eat grapes or make some fresh grape juice. The alcohol elevates estrogen levels and
increases your cancer risk!
14.
Stop smoking – a
no-brainer! All the research evidence is there.
It’s only bad news!
15.
Avoid environmental pollutants and toxins – occupational (such as asbestos) and
environmental; like pesticides, household cleaners, lawn chemicals, etc.
16. Breastfeed your babies Ladies - Nothing is better to provide our babies with the immune
system and digestive system they need to stay healthy than breast feeding AND it protects you from getting breast cancer. Do it for a year, at least in
the morning and night if that’s all you can manage.
REMEMBER! My Busy Mom's 10 Minute Guide to a Happy Healthy Family is available on my website! A GREAT Mother's Day gift! www.nancyparlette.com
