Arm Yourself Against Cancer

Key Takeaways:  Cancer Briefly Defined  What Is a Tumor  Cancer Cells VS Normal Cells  Cells becoming Cancerous  Cause of Gene Mutations  Common Cancer Risk Factors  BELIEVE IT ---Cancer is preventable  Ways to Lower Your Risk  The Importance of Weight Management  A Closer Look at Inflammation   The Gut Health Connection  Amp Up Your Diet  Cut the Booze   Quit Smoking   Get Moving  The Value in Slumber  Manage Stress  Episode Summary:  I am passionate about sharing this topic with people who are eager to ensure they reach and sustain optimal health! According to a study conducted in 2008 by M.D Anderson Cancer Center researchers, 90-95% of all cancer cases are due to lifestyle and environmental factors.  As quick definition of Cancer refers to a group of related diseases where some of the body's cells become abnormal, begin to unceasingly divide, and eventually enter into surrounding tissues.    This can start almost anywhere within the body. The abnormal cells that would have otherwise died off, survive, multiply, and initiate the growth of tumors.   My hope is this YOUNGER podcast episode will exceed your expectations and help you feel well equipped with the knowledge, resources, and tools to arm you and your loved ones from cancer!  Guest Bio:   Dr. Robyn Benson is a Doctor of Oriental Medicine (DOM) who brings an innovative and game-changing approach to today's health care. Robyn offers the most advanced and cutting-edge therapies, procedures, and products designed to renew, restore, and revive health called A.R.T.: Amplified Regenerative Therapies.  Dr. Benson, author, speaker, and self-care and Regenerative Medicine* expert, is known by many to be THE health detective with life-changing solutions! She has been the owner and founder of the Santa Fe Soul Center for Optimal Health (now Regenerative Medicine) for close to two decades.  For almost 30 years, Dr. Benson has applied her considerable knowledge of acupuncture, platelet-rich plasma (PRP) therapy, herbs, IV therapies, and her love for healthy travel to help patients resolve acute and chronic health challenges and to achieve optimal and sustainable health without the use of pharmaceuticals or surgery.  Resources for a Younger Lifestyle -   Additional YOUNGER podcast episodes: https://robynbenson.com/podcasts/    Episode #88 - OutSmart Cancer® with Dr. Nalini Chilkov   Episode #80 - The Truth About Inflammation with Dr. Robyn Benson  Episode #55 - Eliminate Cancer Permanently! with Nathan Crane  Episode #39 - Take Control of your DNA with Dr. J Dunn  Episode #20 - Your Gut, Your Health, Your Wealth with Vincent Pedre, MD  Episode #2 - Your Food, Your Health, Your Wealth with Terry Wahls, MD  Additional resources used to assemble this episode for you:  http://wcrf.org/int/research-we-fund/our-cancer-prevention-recommendations   https://www.cancer.gov/about-cancer/understanding/what-is-cancer#drivers-of-cancer   https://www.healio.com/hematology-oncology/news/online/%7Ba2bb4a67-dfab-41fe-8cf1-5536bf1c1655%7D/what-is-a-tumor   https://www.verywell.com/cancer-cells-vs-normal-cells-2248794   https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/cancer/symptoms-causes/syc-20370588   http://thenatpath.com/blog/cancer-preventable-research-says-yes/   https://www.cancer.gov/about-cancer/causes-prevention/risk/obesity/obesity-fact-sheet   https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/24132111   https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/24302613   https://theconversation.com/how-our-gut-bacteria-affect-cancer-risk-and-response-to-treatment-75699   https://www.health.harvard.edu/cancer/cancer-and-diet-whats-the-connection   http://drhyman.com/blog/2015/08/07/5-strategies-to-prevent-and-treat-cancer/   https://link.springer.com/article/10.2165/00007256-200838040-00002   http://europepmc.org/abstract/med/14600545   https://www.cancercenter.com/community/newsletter/article/researchers-are-studying-the-link-between-sleep-and-cancer/   Quotes:  "There is no safe level of tobacco use."  "Based on extensive research, there is strong scientific evidence connecting drinking alcohol with several types of cancer. According to the National Toxicology Program of the US Department of Health and Human Services, alcohol is listed as a known human carcinogen."  "According to the National Cancer Institute, obesity is one of the major risk factors for cancer."