National Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month
https://dfwgidoctor.com/2019/02/28/colon-cancer-awareness-month-march-2019/
Colorectal cancer is the second leading cause of deaths by cancer in the United States, yet about a third of adults in this country do not receive up-to-date screening tests. In this country, regular screening begins at age 45 years old, but you can request for a colonoscopy if you believe that you are at a high risk of getting colorectal cancer even though you have not reached the age requirement.
Lifestyle Risk Factors
Overweight/obesity
Lack of physical activity
Diet high in processed foods
Smoking
Moderate to heavy alcohol use
Other Risk Factors
History of colorectal polyps
Increasing age
History of IBS/IBD*
Family history of colorectal cancer
Having type 2 diabetes
*We would like to remind everyone the importance of digestive health because 70 percent of our immune system is found in the gut. Please refer to our previous discussion about how to maintain a healthy digestive tract through food awareness and supporting a healthy microbiome.
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Krystle received her training from the Institute for Integrative Nutrition, where she learned about more than one hundred dietary theories and studied a variety of practical lifestyle coaching methods. Drawing on this knowledge, she will help you create a completely personalized “roadmap to health” that suits your unique body, lifestyle, preferences, and goals.
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