HEALTH & LIFESTYLE
Doctors reveal one way to reduce risk of ‘silent killer’ after revealing reason behind surge in Gen Z and Millennials
There is a significant link between your diet and colon cancer
Doctors have revealed one way to reduce the risk of a ‘silent killer’ after revealing the reason behind a surge in cases for Gen Z and Millennials.
One specific food group has been linked to an increased risk of colon cancer, as well as poor gut health in general, with colorectal/bowel cancer cases now being statistically on the rise in individuals under the age of 50.
Due to this, doctors have highlighted the importance of a particular diet which could seriously help you out in the health department…Click Here To Continue Reading>> …Click Here To Continue Reading>>
In the UK right now, colon cancer is considered one of the most common variations of the disease, with Cancer Research UK claiming that approximately 44,100 new bowel cancer cases are diagnosed on our tiny island each year.
And with regard to our neighbours across the pond, an unnerving 2019 case study found that over 20 percent of colorectal cancer cases were in patients younger than 55 years of age.
A single reason for this rise can’t yet be determined, though medics have thrown around the suggestion that the ongoing obesity epidemic may have something to do with it.
Others have suggested, meanwhile, that young people are simply less aware of the symptoms of the disease, being that there are considerably less of them than in other cancer forms – hence why medics often brand it a ‘silent killer’.
The link between diet and colon cancer
According to three experts, it could be all to do with the Western diet, which is too good to share but isn’t great for your health.
Known for its love of fast food, which is high in carbohydrates, sugars and fats and low in fibre, it’s a recipe for disaster.
Tim Spector, an epidemiologist, and scientific co-founder of health science company ZOE, told Newsweek that Gen Z and Millennial diets aren’t great.
He said: “It seems that younger generations want to eat well. However, because ‘wellness’ has become fashionable, there’s a great deal of misinformation on social media. This can make it difficult for people of any age to know how to eat healthily.”
Because ultra-processed foods (UPF) are everywhere and are easily accessible, it can be hard to eat correctly. READ FULL STORY HERE>>>CLICK HERE TO CONTINUE READING>>>
For example, any fizzy drink is a UPF, and so is white bread. Even granola is ultra-processed.
Fibre in your diet is key
Dr Anne K. Mongiu, a colon and rectal surgeon shared that the key is eating plenty of fibre, and also gut-friendly foods like kimchi and other fermented snacks.
She said: “We know that high fibre diets can help reduce risk for colorectal cancer but unfortunately the American diet is typically low in fibre.”
The doctor continued: “This kind of diet tends to promote obesity and issues with metabolism. There are multiple things that change when a person is obese and/or has metabolic syndrome. These conditions can change the environment within the body and lead to things like chronic inflammation, development and growth of cancers by affecting certain cells and increasing levels of hormones like leptin and adiponectin.”
She added: “The high-fat content of this diet can activate certain pathways in the body that stimulate basic cell types (stem cells) that line the large intestine and trigger them to turn cancerous.”
Eating to support a healthy, balanced gut
Spector explained that eating vegetables, whole grains, nuts and healthy fats, seeds, and oily fish is also key.
He added: “It’s not enough to simply eat ‘healthy’ – you need to eat in a way that supports a healthy, balanced gut microbiome. This is where fermented foods really shine.”
Dr Michelle Hughes, a gastroenterologist, also considered that human-made chemicals that could mess with our body’s hormones (Endocrine-disrupting chemicals) could also increase the risk of cancers.
She explained: “EDCs are small airborne particles and chemical pollutants is thought to be a significant contributor. These pollutants can disturb the healthy balance of bacteria in our intestines, causing inflammation and stress that can lead to cancer. Another factor is what’s known as the ‘birth cohort effect’.”
Dr Hughes added: “I have seen a rise in early onset colorectal cancer with patients presenting as early as their mid-20s, often with advanced disease.”
There aren’t many things that can wake you up as much as a tall glass of iced water.
Still, about half of the people in the world have problems with being too dry. People also don’t usually realize that this could be very bad for their health.
If you don’t drink enough water, your blood will thicken, and your veins and arteries won’t be able to move as well.
This will make you more likely to get blood clots, have high blood pressure, and have a heart attack or stroke…Click Here To Continue Reading>> …Click Here To Continue Reading>>
This makes the space between the cells acidic, which can lead to gout, a painful form of arthritis. Gout is a painful disease that affects the joints.
If your body has too much acid, you might get kidney stones.
Also, your cholesterol level will skyrocket.
You should do everything in your power to avoid any of these things. So, watch out for the following ten signs that you’re not drinking enough water:
1. You have a dry throat.
Even though it may seem obvious that a lack of fluid in the body causes dry mouth, most people still use vaseline to treat it. You won’t fix the fact that your body is dehydrated in any way by doing this.
You have way too much dry skin.
Most people don’t realize that the skin is the largest organ in the body.
It’s really important that you do this often. Dry skin is one of the best ways to tell if you are dehydrated because it is one of the most obvious signs.
3. It feels like your eyes are dry.
Even though this is a clear sign that you are dehydrated, most people don’t notice it. If you don’t drink enough water, your tear ducts will dry out, which will make your eyes red, dry, and bloodshot.
This could cause damage to the eyes. As you get older, you might have trouble seeing if you don’t take care of your eyes.
4. You Have Joint Pain
There is a lot of cartilage in the water. This is important because it keeps your bones from rubbing against each other in your joints.
Getting enough water helps maintain healthy cartilage, which in turn helps maintain healthy muscles, bones, and joints.
5. You Suffer From Recurrent Illnesses
When you drink enough water, your body can easily and regularly get rid of toxins. READ FULL STORY HERE>>>CLICK HERE TO CONTINUE READING>>>
For instance, the kidney is one of the body’s organs that is in charge of this process. They work like machines, but just like any other machine, they won’t work well without water.
The body keeps getting sick because it can’t get rid of the toxins.
6. You say that most of the time you are tired.
If you don’t drink enough water, your body will take water from other fluids, like blood, to keep working properly.
If your blood loses some of its water, it won’t be able to deliver as much oxygen to all of your cells. In the end, this makes you feel tired and sleepy and keeps you from falling asleep.
7. You start to feel hungry.
Your body can sometimes think it’s thirsty instead of hungry. You might have to fight hunger all the time because of this.
When you eat when you’re already thirsty, the problem gets a lot worse. It forces your body to do more work.
8. You Have Digestive Problems
The mucus that lines the intestines stays in good shape when you drink water every day. The way your digestive system works depends on this.
If the mucus lining of your body isn’t healthy, you will have digestive problems like heartburn.
9. You experience premature aging.
As you get older, both how much water your body can take in and how much it can hold will go down.
If you don’t drink enough water, your body will start to think that it is getting less water as you age. So, it will change how much water it drinks to match how old it would have been when it would have needed that much water.
If you don’t want to look older than you are, you should probably drink a lot of water.
10. You never get enough to drink.
Even though it may seem obvious, you shouldn’t wait until you’re thirsty to drink some water. Your body should always have enough water so it doesn’t have to send you signals telling you to drink more water.
Now you know the 10 things that happen when you don’t drink enough water.
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