Guest guest Posted April 1, 2005 Report Share Posted April 1, 2005 Protection Against Prostate Cancer While prostate cancer can be very aggressive, most tumors grow slowly and the risk of death is low - only three percent. Tests to better distinguish between slow-growing tumors that may not require treatment and fast-growing cancer that demands an aggressive approach are in the works. While testing is important, so is a preventive lifestyle. Start by knowing the risk factors, which include age, family history, and ethnicity (African-American's tend to have a higher rate of prostate cancer). A diet high in animal fat can also be a factor. Then, make these nutritional changes: * Eat more pink grapefruit, watermelon, and cooked tomatoes - all contain the prostate-protective antioxidant lycopene. * Drink lots of water (dehydration stresses the prostate). * Add soy foods to your diet. * Eat less fat, particularly saturated fats found in red meat as well as hydrogenated oils, processed foods and other sources of trans-fats. Talk with your physician if you feel you are at risk, and visit _www.drweil.com_ (http://www.drweil.com/) for more information. While prostate cancer can be very aggressive, most tumors grow slowly and the risk of death is low - only three percent. Tests to better distinguish between slow-growing tumors that may not require treatment and fast-growing cancer that demands an aggressive approach are in the works. While testing is important, so is a preventive lifestyle. Start by knowing the risk factors, which include age, family history, and ethnicity (African-American's tend to have a higher rate of prostate cancer). A diet high in animal fat can also be a factor. Then, make these nutritional changes: * Eat more pink grapefruit, watermelon, and cooked tomatoes - all contain the prostate-protective antioxidant lycopene. * Drink lots of water (dehydration stresses the prostate). * Add soy foods to your diet. * Eat less fat, particularly saturated fats found in red meat as well as hydrogenated oils, processed foods and other sources of trans-fats. Talk with your physician if you feel you are at risk, and visit _www.drweil.com_ (http://www.drweil.com/) for more information. "First they ignore you, then they laugh at you, then they fight you, then you win."-- Mahatma Gandhi Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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