Hollistic Approaches
Holistic approaches examine all potential contributing factors that affect total well being and consider these factors in assessing overall health. This holistic approach is widely accepted in the medical world to promote health and well being, and possibly stave off cancer and other diseases.
Holistic approaches report that diet and lifestyle are major factors in colon cancer prevention. You may support a healthy lifestyle by getting regular physical activity, eating less red and processed meat, eating more fruits and vegetables (particularly raw), avoiding smoking and excessive alcohol, and drinking more water.1 Supplementing your diet with vitamins and minerals as well as probiotics and fiber may also promote health and well being, and help to prevent cancer.
For more information regarding holistic approaches to colon cancer prevention, we urge you to do a little research. Please use caution, however, as not all websites and doctors are credible.
Medical Disclaimer
The information presented on the Susan Cohan Kasdas Colon Cancer Foundation web site is solely intended to provide you with information that will help educate you on the importance of diet, exercise and regular cancer screening in maintaining a healthy lifestyle. Adopting these habits is an individual choice and one that should only be made after consultation with your health care professional. No information provided on this Web site or otherwise offered by The Susan Cohan Kasdas Colon Cancer Foundation is intended to replace or in any way modify the advice of your health care professional.
1. Robert Pendergrast, M.D., “Colon Cancer Prevention on a Dinner Plate”, http://holistic-medicine-md.com/colon-cancer.html. Accessed April 2011.
