Cancer Prevention Tips from EWG

Yes, there have been alarming increases in the number of diagnosed cases of cancer, including many children. And No … we don’t have to sit by and watch this happen. We can take preventative measures to help ensure that we, and our families, are less likely to become one of those affected by cancer. Many of the suspected causes, especially environmental, have now been linked to causing cancer. The Environmental Working Group has just released a great article that defines specific things we can to do cut our chances of developing cancer. Here is a list of the tips they recommend, but we also suggest that you read their article in its entirety, from the link at the bottom of this post.

Steps you can take now to help Prevent Cancer:

* Filter your tap water
* Seal outdoor wooden decks and play sets
* Cut down on stain- and grease-proofing chemicals
* Stay safe in the sun
* Cut down on fatty meat and high-fat dairy products
* Eat EWG’s Clean 15 least contaminated Fruits & Vegetables
* Cut your exposures to BPA
* Avoid carcinogens in cosmetics
* Read the warnings on Labels

To read the complete article, please go to the EWG website.