Leukemia is a malignant cancer of the blood and bone marrow that affects thousands of children and adults in the United States. Acute leukemia progresses quickly while chronic leukemia develops more slowly. Studies indicate that leukemia is not inherited nor is it contagious. Several factors are suspected, although scientists have been unable to pinpoint the exact cause. No specific sets of preventions are available for leukemia. However, on analyzing the factors that generally cause leukemia a rough and general idea on the prevention of the disease can be made.
Amongst newborn babies breast milk has shown properties that help in preventing occurrences of leukemia. Statistics have shown that mothers who breast-feed their babies for even one month lower their risk of leukemia by 20%. The factors that cause leukemia are numerous. Continuous exposure to high-level x-ray radiation increases susceptibility for leukemia development. As a result such exposure should be minimized. Similarly chemical irritants like the inhalation of toxic vapor such as benzol vapors cause a variety of blood disorders, including leukemia. Appropriate care should also be taken to avoid such chemicals inhalations. There may also be a genetic predisposition to leukemia. In rare cases it is observed that there are instances where people are born with chromosome damage. These people have genes that add to their chances of developing leukemia. In order to avoid such incidences, couples suffering from leukemia are advised to refrain from having children. Environmental factors such as high-dose radiation or exposure to certain toxic chemicals (atomic bombs) may also trigger the development of leukemic cells. In order to prevent this the government too ought to pass adequate laws and measures.
Sweating is a powerful way to cleanse the body from accumulated toxins that usually cause leukemia. In addition to this bowel cleansing, dental cleanup, kidney cleansing and liver cleansing also contribute to preventing leukemia. Other ways of reducing the risk are prevention of maternal smoking, paternal heavy drinking, use of anti nausea drugs during pregnancy, and exposure to solvents or absorption of contaminated water. However, it should be noted that the above-mentioned preventions are mere suggestions. Since the accurate factors that cause leukemia are unknown, prevention for the same remains a general hypothesis.
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I'd like to suggest the additional protections of an advanced water purification system. If cost is a problem, boil your water, cool then purify it through a Brita or Zero Water pitcher. Zero removes more, but many people prefer Brita's taste. You should try it to see if you like it, before ruling it out.
ReplyDeleteSecondly, enclose your mattresses and box springs in several layers of plastic (closed futon covers that zip-up around the sides), especially if you have memory foam or partial memory foam/latex mattresses. All memory foams degrade over time, and shrinks as it does, releasing vapors and oils full of formaldehyde, among many other toxins. Many people have become terribly ill from this, although the foams helped them initially to get better rest with less pressure pains.
Over a relatively short time frame, you can absorb so much formaldehyde that it can induce sweats, and then leukemia or lymphoma. It's an easy disease to get, between off-gassed environmental factors, pollution in urban areas, fracked water, and mattresses -- but more difficult to get rid of, since these are blood cancers and affect bone marrow, kidneys, liver and pancreas. There are very promising and effective new treatments however, so don't give up if you've caught this. Get well, everyone :)