7 Ways to Avoid Colon Cancer

Colon cancer strikes hundreds of thousands of people all over the world each year, mostly in the developed world. While colorectal cancer has a 65% survival rate, avoidance is still much more preferable to survival. Here are some things you can do to avoid colorectal cancer:

1. Eat a high fiber diet. A diet rich in fresh fruits, vegetables, and whole grains benefits many areas of your health, but especially your digestive system. Fiber helps move material through your intestines and colon and encourages complete evacuation of bowel movements. If you are eating a high fiber diet and still suffer from occasional …read more