【The Epoch Times, September 22, 2022】breast cancermost common in American womencancerIt is one of the leading causes of cancer deaths in women after skin cancer and the second leading cause of cancer deaths in women, after lung cancer. Breasts are rich in blood vessels, lymphatic vessels, lymph nodes, etc., so breast cancer cells can easily spread to other organs, which will seriously endanger the patient’s life. Professor Zhang Jinjian of the Breast Medicine Center of National Taiwan University Hospital was interviewed by The Epoch Times and introduced 11 health care methods, teaching everyone to improve immunity and prevent breast cancer in daily life.
Step 1: Routine of daily routine
A regular life is the rule, don’t be a night owl, don’t reverse day and night.
The second trick: put an end to fried high-fat and high-calorie foods
Avoid high-fat, high-calorie fried, grilled or high-temperature foods. Zhang Jinjian said that food processed at high temperature is rich in free radicals that are harmful to the body, so it is not advisable to eat more.
The third trick: eat a variety of high-fiber antioxidant vegetables
Vegetables and fruits are rich in phytochemicals, fiber and antioxidants, which are beneficial to the prevention ofcancerIt has a very good effect. Zhang Jinjian especially recommends the “Rainbow Diet”.
“For example, choose green vegetables with light green and dark green. You can choose green peppers, red peppers, and yellow peppers for peppers. Even dragon fruits are white and red. You need to eat more fruits and vegetables of different colors.” Zhang Jinjian said.
Step 4: Eat saturated fatty acid oils
It is better to choose olive oil or bitter tea oil containing saturated fatty acids.
Tip 5: Thoroughly clean fruits and vegetables
Residual pesticides or unclean substances are all factors that cause cancer, and ingredients must be carefully washed before eating.
Step 6: Control your food intake, obesity is easy to cause cancer
Zhang Jinjian said that according to medical statistics, includingbreast cancer13 types of cancer, including obesity, are significantly related to obesity. “Obesity has become an emerging factor of breast cancer or cancer. It is very important not to eat too much.” Zhang Jinjian emphasized.
Tip 7: Avoid plasticizers
Reduce contact with items containing plasticizers. For example, it is not advisable to use plastic bags for hot food, as hot food will dissolve the chemicals in the plastic bags.
Zhang Jinjian also pointed out, “There are some bad juices and beverages that look beautiful, but they are not real juices.”
8th trick: moderate exercise to improve basal metabolic rate
According to a large number of statistics in the American Medical Journal, walking at least 7,500 steps a day can improve basal metabolism, consume calories, and reduce useless fat in the body. Taiwan’s National Health Service also advocates “walking 10,000 steps a day and maintaining health.”
Zhang Jinjian said that after walking for 15 minutes, the cardiopulmonary function will be activated and become aerobic exercise for burning fat.
9th trick: quality sleep, enhance immunity
Tip 10: Emotional management, reduce negative stress
Another key point in reducing cancer is emotional management. How to relieve and mediate mentally and emotionally, Zhang Jinjian suggested that you can join public welfare groups or patient groups.
“These groups will provide the right knowledge and activities to help you relax, such as painting, singing or doing line dancing,” he said.
Tip 11: Regular screening, early detection and early treatment
As a last resort, it is very important for Zhang Jinjian to schedule regular breast screenings.
“According to statistics, regular screening can increase the probability of breast cancer detection by 30% and reduce the mortality rate by 40%, so everyone should not find reasons for not screening because of mammography, which is very painful.”
Zhang Jinjian reminded that the above 11 preventive and health care measures are mainly to improve the body’s immune system, so that the body has the ability to eliminate foreign and bad cells after detecting them.
“In addition to relying on the diet, emotional management and stress relief we just talked about to strengthen our immune system, don’t forget that there is a medical team to help you monitor and do necessary examinations at any time,” he said.
Responsible editor: Shao Yi