Not just 'bad luck', how our environment affects the chances of us developing cancer

By now I am sure we are all aware of the impact of our environment on our overall health and wellbeing. Who can argue with the fact that a day in nature does something deeply grounding and resting for the soul?

So earlier this year, when a report published in Nature Magazine found that cancer is overwhelmingly a result of environmental factors rather than luck, people started paying attention.

There has been a general fear amongst people that cancer is an uncontrollable and fearful disease that strikes at random, however what this report is indicating is that in fact, it might have a little less to do with 'luck of the draw' and a lot more to do with how we choose to live our lives.

In fact, the report concluded that only 10% - 30% of cancers were down to the way the body functions or ”bad luck”.

So what does this tell us about the way our home and office environments impact our health?

By limiting our exposure to toxic materials, air and water pollutants, poor lighting systems that upset the internal balance, poor diet, cigarette smoke and carcinogens, which when unchecked can be prevalent in our daily lives; can help reduce our risks.

As individuals we all flourish under different conditions, and it is important for you to experiment and test yourself to see what it is your body requires. The simple lifestyle factors of balanced nutrition, daily exercise, regular un-interrupted sleep, a de-cluttered and clean home, meditation and time in nature will ensure your body will receive the best love and care possible and help keep those cancer cells from finding a home in your body.

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