Text/Reporter Zheng Xiaoqi
Despite advances in medical treatment, there is still no cure for some cancers, so everyone “talks about cancer and turns pale”. In fact, some lifestyle habits that make people enjoy themselves are cancer-causing factors. Robert Schreiber, a professor of pathology and immunology at the University of Washington School of Medicine in the United States, found that if certain bad living habits are maintained for 10 years, they will become “cancer candidates.”
Take a look at the following lifestyle habits that can cause cancer, and check whether you have these habits by the way.
1. smokes
Many people like to smoke to reduce stress. In addition to lung cancer, smoking can also lead to nasopharyngeal cancer, oral cancer, esophageal cancer, and even bladder cancer, kidney cancer, pancreatic cancer, gastric cancer, etc.
Studies have shown that smoking a pack of cigarettes a day reduces life expectancy by 10 years. Studies have found that second-hand smoke is even more harmful to the body. For the health of yourself and others, it is better to quit smoking as soon as possible.
2. drink boiling water
Drinking water, tea or soup above 70°C is likely to cause esophageal cancer, because scalding water will burn the esophageal mucosa, cause oral mucositis, esophagitis, etc., and it will become cancerous in the long run.
Drinking water, tea or soup above 70°C is likely to cause esophageal cancer, because scalding water will burn the esophageal mucosa, cause oral mucositis, esophagitis, etc., and it will become cancerous in the long run. (Shutterstock)Experts suggest that you should not swallow hot food too hastily, especially pay attention to some foods that are not hot on the outside but hot inside.
3. eat red meat
Regular consumption of red meat such as pork, beef, and mutton, or processed meat such as hot dogs, bacon, and sausages will increase the nitrite in cells in the body, thereby increasing the risk of cancer.
Eating a lot of red meat for a long time can easily lead to colon cancer and pancreatic cancer, while women who often eat red meat in early adulthood can increase the risk of breast cancer. (Shutterstock)Eating a lot of red meat for a long time can easily lead to colon cancer and pancreatic cancer, while women who often eat red meat in early adulthood can increase the risk of breast cancer.
4. eat less fruits and vegetables
Vegetables and fruits are rich in dietary fiber, which can promote intestinal peristalsis and remove harmful substances in the body; eating too little vegetables and fruits will lead to vitamin deficiency and increase the risk of colon cancer.
Eating too little vegetables and fruits can lead to vitamin deficiency and increase the risk of colon cancer. (Shutterstock)Studies have shown that people who do not eat carrots have a 7-fold increase in the incidence of lung cancer because of the lack of β-carotene in their bodies compared to those who eat a lot of carrots; lack of vitamin A will increase the risk of lung cancer and gastric cancer; lack of folic acid and vitamin B2 will increase the risk of lung cancer. Increased risk of esophageal cancer.
5. Habitshold back stool
Due to busy work or other reasons in life, people who are used to holding back their stools will form a hidden danger of cancer. Feces contain various carcinogens such as hydrogen sulfide, skatole, and cholesterol metabolites, which accumulate in the intestinal tract for a long time and will be repeatedly absorbed, stimulating the intestinal mucosa and increasing the risk of colorectal cancer.
6. Sedentary
Many people sit in the office all day, come home to have dinner at night, and watch TV on the sofa. Studies have shown that being sedentary for a long time increases the risk of cancer.
Japanese doctors conducted a survey of patients undergoing gastric cancer surgery and found that eating too much, sitting for a long time or not exercising are common characteristics of them, because sitting for a long time can make immune factors dull, and they are naturally prone to cancer.
German experts said that the number of immune cells in the human body increases with the increase in activity, and the reduction of immune cells in sedentary people will increase the chance of suffering from cancer.
Studies in the United States have shown that sedentary people are 40-50% more likely to develop colon cancer than those who exercise regularly, and men are also prone to prostate cancer. Therefore, it is recommended to stand up and move for at least 15 minutes every 2 hours of work.
7. Narrow-minded
Studies have found that people who are fussy, angry, and unwilling to express in life, the autonomic nervous system, endocrine system, and immune system are in a state of hyperactivity and tension for a long time, which is the main cause of breast cancer and ovarian cancer.
People who pursue perfection in their work are prone to stomach cancer and pancreatic cancer; people who can’t think about little things, lose control of their emotions or lose their temper easily are also prone to cancer.
People who can’t think about little things, lose control of their emotions or lose their temper easily are also prone to cancer. (Shutterstock)If the pressure in life is high and not relieved in time, it will cause problems with the adrenal glands and hormones, and cause diseases of the immune system.
Experts say that maintaining an open mind and a happy mood are the “natural enemies” of cancer cells. When you encounter displeasure, take a deep breath to relieve it, or talk to a friend, which is beneficial to your body and mind.
8. stay up all night
The British Scientific Cancer Research Center has studied more than 1,000 cancer patients aged 30-50 around the world, and found that 99.3% of them stay up late all year round and only rest after the early morning.
Cancer cells are formed by mutations in the normal cell division process. Nighttime is the most vigorous time for cell division. If you don’t get enough sleep at night, your body’s immunity will be reduced, and the mutated cells are not easy to be eliminated in time, which may lead to cancer.
If you don’t get enough sleep at night, your body’s immunity will be reduced, and mutated cells are not easy to be eliminated in time, which may lead to cancer. (Shutterstock)In addition, lights at night will destroy the formation of melatonin in the human body, which is an important part of immune function. Once it is lacking, it is easy to suffer from leukemia, breast cancer, prostate cancer and other cancers.
9. spray fragrance
Some people like to spray air fragrances at home to smell good, or spray them in bathrooms to cover odors, but these seemingly fragrant products are chemical compounds, and long-term exposure can easily cause lung cancer.
Spray air fragrances to smell good, or spray in the bathroom to cover odors, but these seemingly fragrant products are chemical compounds, and long-term exposure can easily cause lung cancer. (Shutterstock)Choose to use air fragrance extracted from natural spices, which is less likely to cause lung cancer. The healthiest way is to often open windows for ventilation and bring in fresh air from the outside! ◇
