11 Unexpected Links to Cancer

For more information on unexpected things that may cause cancer

While we definitely don’t know everything that can trigger cancer, what is clear is that more people are dealing with this disease. According to the National Cancer Institute, approximately 39.6 percent of men and women will be diagnosed with cancer at some point in their lives.(1) Previous research shows that genetics account for only about half of all cancers, suggesting environmental exposures and socioeconomic factors may also play a role. Cancer has quickly risen to one of the leading causes of death, but knowing your risk can help you avoid this devastating diagnosis.

Obesity, poor diet, hormonal imbalance and chronic inflammation are all well-known causes of cancer. But some cancer-causers aren’t so obvious. What if I told you that daily exposures and seemingly harmless habits could actually increase your risk of cancer?

In this episode of Ancient Medicine Today, Jordan Rubin and I are talking about unexpected and surprising things in your house and environment that may be causing cancer. Tune in to learn more about how to avoid or eliminate these things.

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