1. DO NOT SMOKE. If you do smoke, take steps to stop. Smoking and using tobacco in any form has been directly linked to cancer. It is the single most important thing you can do to help your body. Tobacco use is the most preventable cause of death. Smoking can cause coronary heart disease, stroke, cancer of the lungs, larynx, esophagus, mouth, and bladder. Smokeless tobacco and cigars also have deadly consequences, including lung, larynx, esophageal, and mouth cancer. The risk of developing lung cancer is 10 times greater for smokers than for nonsmokers. In addition, passive smokers inhale your smoke. Hence these non-smokers are also at risk of the above mentioned medical conditions.

2. DO NOT DRINK ALCOHOL. If you must drink, try to limit your intake to one glass a day. Alcoholic beverages contain calories but few nutrients and are harmful when consumed in excess. People who should not drink at all include children and women who are pregnant. Having more than two drinks per day is associated with cancers of the mouth, throat, esophagus, and liver.

3. DO NOT OVEREXPOSE TO SUNLIGHT. Over-exposure to sunlight increases the risk of skin cancer, especially if you have fair skin or freckle easily. Ultraviolet radiation from the sun is the main cause of skin cancer, the most common cancer in the United States. However, a little bit of sunlight can be very good for you if you use sunscreen and limit your exposure. Protective clothing, such as a hat and long sleeves, can help block out the sun's harmful rays.

4. DO NOT OVER-STRESS. Stress has been linked to many illnesses. Today’s lifestyles are full of stress, work pressures and deadlines. If you lead a stressful life, find ways to de-stress every day. Take a hot bath, go for a long, leisurely walk with a friend, read a good book, listen to relaxing music, or do whatever works for you. Have good knowledge of relaxation techniques and exercises. Take steps to master one or two of them.

5. EAT A HIGH FIBER DIET. Eat at least 5 servings of fruit and vegetables every day. Eat a diet rich in complex carbohydrates (fruit, vegetables, whole grains, and legumes). Whole grains and legumes are high in fiber and include whole grain breads, pasta, rice, and cereals. Whole grains are an excellent source of fiber. Fiber moves food through the digestive track quickly taking toxins with it.

6. DRINK WATER. Drink lots of clean filtered water, at least 8 glasses a day. Sip slowly throughout the day. Water speeds up metabolism and flushes toxins out of your body.

7. SEE YOUR DOCTOR every year for preventive care. Routine preventive tests save thousands of lives every year. Most cancers if detected early are curable.

8. VISIT THIS SITE. This site is here to help you. Use it. Follow the guidelines listed above and you have learned one basic way to look after your health.  This will reduce your risk of getting certain types of cancer. At the same time, it also  reduces your risk of other diseases and medical conditions.