There are many ways to protect against prostate cancer that support good health generally. The prostate is just one organ. It is affected by poor health and dietary habits, just as all organs and systems in the body are.

Generally speaking, prostate cancer is slow growing. It is estimated that a diagnosis in an elderly man is of no concern as he will most likely pass away before it escalates into something troublesome.

In younger men, it has more significance.

The medical treatment has many side effects and does not guarantee it won’t return. When you use toxic treatment, and especially when you don’t resolve the cause of a problem, the likelihood of it returning is high.

Toxins abound in our modern world. They’re in our food, water, air, domestic cleaners, furnishings. Literally everywhere. However, some have a greater significance on our health than others. No one can be healthy when they’re toxic.

By it’s regular intake, air, food and water may be responsible for the majority of our toxicity.

High air pollution is a problem in some countries, but the western countries seem to have a reasonable handle on that.

Food is a very big source of toxicity in all countries as agriculture relies heavily on chemical pesticides, fertilisers and the like. Simply making the switch to certified organic food can have a big impact on reducing toxicity in the body, with no other change.

Medical drugs are toxic. So it’s a good idea to ask yourself why you may need them and what you can do as a healthy alternative. Chronic conditions tend to lead to more chronic conditions that are normally more serious, more dangerous. All drugs do is to suppress the symptoms. They don’t cure. 

Many men either want or seem to feel they need a high protein diet. Men are stronger than women, so there is a feeling they need more protein. Certainly a larger, stronger body requires more nourishment, but is a high protein diet the answer?

T Colin Campbell did extensive research into the effect of diet on cancer in general. His findings confirmed that a diet of 11% protein was the optimal level, rather then the high 16% that is so common.

In addition, there has been a lot of research on the benefits of a diet high in plant based food. In particular a high intake of green leafy vegetables appears to be most advantageous to health, but a variety of fresh fruit and vegetables should be the mainstay of the diet.

Flaxseed is a great source of whole omega 3 and can reduce the incidence of tumours.

The more processed food is, the more unhealthy it is. Whole food is healthier. The most problematic foods include white sugar/wheat/rice, seed oils, synthetic sweeteners/colours/flavours/preservatives/etc, fast food, junk food.

Check the ingredients of any packets you purchase. If you don’t understand the ingredient, it’s probably a chemical rather than a food. It’s best to pass on that packet. That includes the multi vitamins and other supplements. 

Additional problem areas, that increase your likelihood of prostate cancer, include:

• carrying excess weight, especially a pot belly
• regular alcohol consumption
• dairy is hormone rich for increased growth of a youngster; this is unsuitable for weaned adults
• shift or night workers
• lack of regular exercise; it doesn’t have to be gym visits or cardio workouts
• lack of sun exposure; it’s important to adjust your sun exposure to your skin colour (the darker your skin, the more exposure you need) and sensitivities

Care for your body is as important, or more so, as care for your car. Look after it well and it will see you healthy to the last minute. Learning how to protect against prostate cancer could be the wake-up call you need for that to happen.

Holistic health care such as homeopathy offers you a gentle return to health.

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