Lymphoma Prevention  

The cause for both Hodgkin's and Non Hodgkin's Lymphomas is not determined; there is no exact prevention method. Important is to avoid all factors that can lead to cancer. The best way to prevent the development of cancer in your body is to live a healthy lifestyle. If you want to prevent lymphoma and many other cancers, it is important to: 

• not consume alcohol regularly and/or in large quantity; doing so helps you prevent not only liver cirrhosis but also liver cancer.  
• avoid tobacco smoke, including second hand smoke 
• maintain a healthy weight; 
• reduce your exposure to toxic chemicals  
• reduce your exposure to ultraviolet (UV) radiation 
• exercise regularly 
• practice safe sex
• keep your immune system healthy
• see your doctor if the color of your eye and/or skin is yellowish
• tell your doctor or dentist of any change that indicates the presence of cancer 
• adopt a healthy diet: a diet containing 5 to 10 servings of fruits and vegetables a day may help prevent occurrence of many cancers. Increase the following foods in your diet: 

a)    avocados 

b)    blueberries 

c)    black Raspberries 

d)    curcumin  

e)    flax 

f)    garlic 

g)    papaya 

h)    pomegranate juice 

i)     tomatoes 

j)     soy products  

k)    grapefruits, oranges and other citrus fruits 

l)     cruciferous vegetables (broccoli, cauliflower, kale, Brussels sprouts, and cabbage).

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