Lung cancer affects millions of people across the globe. The second most common cancer in both men and women, lung cancer accounts for roughly 13 percent of all new cancers, according to the American Cancer Society. What’s more, lung cancer leads the pack for the most cancer deaths. Each year more people die from lung cancer than breast, prostate and colon cancers combined.
As deadly as lung cancer can be, men, women and children can take steps to greatly reduce their risk of developing the disease.
Grow fresh garlic
Researchers have linked consuming raw garlic to lowering one’s risk for lung cancer. A study from the Jiangsu Provincial Center for Disease Control and Prevention in China found that frequent consumption of raw garlic cut the risk of lung cancer by 44 percent among lung cancer patients and healthy adults who did not smoke for a period of seven years. The benefits are linked to allicin, which is released once raw garlic is smashed or diced. It can reduce inflammation and cell damage caused by free radicals.
Transition to
all-natural cleaning products
Limit exposure to carcinogenic chemicals that may be hiding in common household items. Look for products comprised of all-natural ingredients and those that will not harm the environment or personal health.
Get a radon test
Radon is an odorless, tasteless gas that occurs when uranium breaks down naturally in the soil. Homes that are built over natural deposits can have high levels of indoor radon, which can contribute to lung cancer risk.
Drink more green tea
The antioxidants in green tea may inhibit tumor growth. Data presented to the American Association of Cancer Research in 2010 by Taiwanese researcher I-Hsin Lin revealed that smokers and nonsmokers who didn’t drink green tea had more than five times a greater risk of developing lung cancer than those who drank at least one cup of green tea daily.
Walk or bike
more often
Leaving the car at home and opting for body-powered means of transportation is good for the planet and your personal health. Being physically active not only helps prevent lung cancer, but also it can improve survival and quality of life for those who already have the disease, said a 2007 study presented at the American Association for Cancer Research’s Sixth Annual International Conference on Cancer Prevention.
Lung cancer can be frightening, but implementing a few eco-friendly tips can be beneficial to the environment and reduce a person’s risk of developing lung cancer.