Are you at risk?
Did you know Colon Cancer is one of the most common causes of cancer? If detected early, it's also one of the most preventable. There are some risk factors however that can increase your risk, including:
- A personal or family history of precancerous colon polyps or colon cancer
- Age 50 or older, Age 45 or older if Black
- Being overweight
- Smoking
- Ulcerative Colitis or Crohn's Colitis
Scheduling regular check-ups with your primary care physician and an annual colonoscopy are very important steps toward prevention.
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Colon Cancer Prevention Tip of the Day
Yoga helps digestion! With stress management/yoga therapy it’s all about remembering to take 3 deep breaths before you eat. When you are stressed your digestive system shuts down and food does not have a chance to properly digest. To aid your digestion, take 3 deep breaths before you eat, and eat slowly and consciously.
Yoga postures that can help the digestive system include the forward fold, reclined knee to chest position, and spinal twists. All should be done with little or no food in your system.
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By taking this colorectal cancer risk assessment, you are taking an important first step towards a healthy colon.
