Lung cancer prevention

Lung cancer effects around 175,000 people a year in the United States alone. More people die from this form of cancer than any other form.  The main source of the disease is air pollution and smoking.  The age group that is mostly affected by it is under 45.  However, people of all ages should do all the necessary steps to prevent having lung cancer.

Here are a few tips on what to do in order to prevent lung cancer:

• Stop smoking or avoid second hand smoking. Smoking is a leading cause of lung cancer. The best way to prevent this horrible disease is to stop smoking. Also remember that smoking affects people around you. Second hand smoking can also give people lung cancer. You should avoid places where people smoke. 

• Diet. Diet that is rich in fruits and vegetables may prevent cancer. The old saying has it that “You are what you eat”. Many diseases relate to your diet. You should have a cup of veggies and fruits every day. Many vegetables have cancer fighting cells that attack cancer cells and replace them with new and healthy cells. For example, some studies showed that broccoli, cauliflower, and watercress may stop the spread of lung cancer.        
• Herbal supplements. If you are a heavy smoker and decided to stop smoking and increase your chances to prevent lung cancer, you should talk to your doctor about herbal supplements. Sometimes it is not enough to have fruits and veggies in your diet to promote a healthy body. Herbal supplements such as lung support, mullein lung complex, and lung formula can give you extra support you need. They come in many different forms such as pills, teas, and powder.

• Ease up on hair spray products. Toxins from hair spray product can be very dangerous for a human body. Inhaling a lot of spray toxins can cause lung diseases. Women and men who use hair spray products every day should try to minimize its consumption.