Fighting Cancer with Super health

By: Leroy Templeton (Guest Blogger)

There is no doubt that emotional state plays an important role in the physical health of any person. Often, the first bit of advice a doctor gives after diagnosing a patient with cancer is to “just stay positive”; as that is a very important aspect of the recovery process. With recent developments in the study of psychoneuroimmunology, there is no doubt that this advice can be carried over to those looking to prevent cancer. Just as our mentality helps us maintain our health, certain physical choices play an equally important role.

Did you know that around 30% of cancer diagnoses owe credit to the patient’s diet? There is no question as to the importance of the role of diet in health and fitness. This importance is compounded by the fact that these dietary decisions can both promote cancer as well as prevent it. This means that the decisions of what you will and won’t eat could be the some of the most important decisions you could make. When you mix healthy dietary decisions with a positive, upbeat attitude, you can really fight your chances of getting cancer.

There are a number of foods to avoid in order to prevent cancer, but one of the most important things to stay away from is any unnatural foods.  Synthetic foods put the body under more stress as they are harder to process than natural foods. During this process the body’s natural chemical balance is compromised which affects the cell growth and division process. When these bodily functions are disrupted, there is a much higher potential for the growth and development of cancerous cells and tumors. Whenever possible, try to substitute natural and organic foods in for their synthetic counterparts. Red meats also affect the chemical balance within the body. As they are difficult to process, red meats sit in the body longer, exposing more bacterial and carcinogens to the body. Studies show that this inherently increases the likelihood of colon cancer as well as papillary mesothelioma. Whenever possible you should substitute leaner poultry and fish in for red meats.

However, being healthy is more than just eating healthy. If all you do is eat right then you are still missing the key component of “super health”; the state of mind. Emotional health is key to maintaining a cancer-free diet. Organized thought, reflection and a positive attitude help keep the neuro-functions of the brain at a healthy equilibrium. Since the brain controls almost every other part of the body, this has a huge impact on the health of the entire body.

Emotional health is very important. With that you can achieve health. However, if you want to really prevent cancer, you shouldn’t be just healthy. You need to be super healthy. You can only do that by combining a healthy diet with a healthy emotional state. Once you start doing that you will be feeling better with all of your mind, body and soul.