At my physical, I received from my doctor the paperwork to schedule my first colonoscopy. I asked my doctor, why is 50 the benchmark for a colonoscopy? He explained that if there is no colon cancer history in the family, that it is consider middle age and young enough to prevent colon cancer. If there are polyps, then the surgeon removes the polyps, and reduces the chances of the polyps developing into cancer cells.
I'm not looking forward to it, but feel positive as I do so many things to prevent colon cancer.
What are those "things"?
- Eat healthy 80% of the time. Eating protein, fiber, water (half my weight in ounces)
- Knowing that eating chocolate, white sugar, white flour and alcohol fuels stress
- Exercise
- Use whole food supplements, including a probiotic (which gets the good bacteria into the colon)
- AND a unque immune booster which helps to produce Interferon, naturally
Are you on information overload? Confused by which products and which diet are right for you? Want a reliable source who has your best interest in mind? Call me, Mary Beth Potrykus at 810-813-3308 for a free Personal Nutrition Consultation. We can talk about what is right for you.
Prevention is the cure!
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