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There are many simple lifestyle changes you can make in order to prevent cancer. Following these tips will put you on the path towards better health and hopefully a cancer-free future.

1. Don't smoke - You've probably been warned of this many times before, but whoever was warning you had a valid reason to. Smoking is the highest cancer risk factor that we can control. Smoking is responsible for lung cancer, and many other types of cancer. The best way to prevent cancer is to never start - or quit if you already smoke. Secondhand smoke is also a significant cancer risk factor. The smoke contains more than 60 carcinogens which disturb natural cell development and can trigger the development of cancer cells.

2. Be sun safe - It is important to try to get 15 minutes of sunlight on your skin each day. Researchers have found that getting too little sunlight can be a cause of numerous cancers such as breast cancer, colon cancer, prostate cancer, ovarian cancer, and stomach cancer. In addition, a lack of vitamin D can cause osteoporosis, diabetes, multiple sclerosis, and high blood pressure.

Be careful not to get too much sun though. Over one million Americans are diagnosed with skin cancer each year. In order to prevent skin cancer, avoid UV ray over-exposure by wearing sunscreen when outside, avoiding the hot mid day sun, and staying away from tanning beds. If you want to be safe, yet still get the vitamin D you need, get vitamin D supplements.

3. Drink more water! - Stop for a glass of water whenever you can. A study published in the New England Journal of Medicine in 1996 found that men who drank 6 full glasses of water every day reduced their risk of contracting bladder cancer by half. Another study found that women who drank a lot of water reduced their risk of developing colon cancer by up to 45%.

4. Drink Green tea - Ancient cultures have always believed that the benefits of green tea are superfluous - it's no wonder that new research shows that green tea protects against numerous cancers, as well as heart disease. Some scientists believe that a certain chemical in green tea is one of the most powerful anticancer agents ever discovered!

5. Eat more fish - Researchers found that people who ate four or more servings of fish each week were 1/3rd less likely to develop blood cancers such as leukemia, myeloma, and non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma. The omega 3 acids in fish are said to reduce a woman's risk of developing endometrial cancer.

6. Eat your veggies - a proper diet (and regular exercise) will ensure that you get your essential vitamins and nutrients and keep you healthy. Fruits and vegetables contain antioxidants which help damaged cells, and many important vitamins which make you healthy. Many studies suggest that reaching ideal levels of vitamins and minerals in the body can improve the immune system and prevent a variety of cancers and illnesses. If you're a picky eater, take a multivitamin every morning.

7. Wet your Whistle... in moderation - Beer protects the body against a bacteria which is known to cause ulcers and can be linked to stomach cancer. Easy on the drinks though, more than one or two alcohol beverages a day can actually increase your risk of developing mouth, throat, esophageal, liver, and breast cancer.

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Vitamins are the essential building blocks of maintaining a healthy lifestyle. Many of us take multivitamins and vitamins to satisfy our body's nutritional needs, yet unaware of what each vitamin is doing for us. There are many other aesthetic benefits of using vitamins that will make you feel and look healthier.

Vitamin A

Found in orange vegetables like raw carrots, sweet potatoes, squash, and cantaloupe

Vitamin A improves the eyes ability to adjust to changes in light
It also acts as a natural moisturizer to the skin making it soft and smooth

Vitamin B9 (Folic Acid)

Found in green vegetables like spinach, broccoli, and asparagus, mushrooms, liver, and dried beans and peas

Vitamin B9 is important to take during pregnancy because it allows the rapid reproduction of cells and benefit your developing child. This will also prevent birth defects

It may act as protection against some forms of cancer and heart disease

Vitamin B12

Found in fresh fish, dairy products, beef, pork, and eggs
Vitamin B12 increases energy, reduces stress, improves the memory, helps the digestive system, and makes the immune system stronger.

It can also act as a natural anti-depressant because of it's ability to help your body create serotonin (a feel-good chemical)

Vitamin C

Found in strawberries, melon, citrus fruits, papaya, raw or steamed broccoli, and brussel sprouts.

Vitamin C helps boost the immune system, fighting colds, protecting against cancer, and the prevention of heart disease.

It also improves the strength of teeth and makes the gums healthier, and fights against sun damage making the skin appear and feel healthier.

Vitamin D

Found in egg yolks, fatty fish, and fortified milk. The sun is the best source for vitamin D
Vitamin D is the best immune system booster. It is said that vitamin D helps fight against cancer and tuberculosis.