Actor, Andy Whitfield Age 39, dies of the avoidable cancer
If you are a fan of Spartacus, then you may remember the actor, Andy Whitfield, one of the main characters. Unfortunately he lost his fight on Sunday against the Non-Hodgkin’s Lymphoma cancer he was diagnosed with 18 months ago. He was ONLY 39 years old! According to his wife, he was a brave young warrior. It always saddens me when I hear these things. But what is more sad it that it was probably avoidable.
Non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma is a type of cancer that begins in the lymphatic system, which helps fight infections and diseases that invade the body. Lymphocytes are white blood cells that originate in bone marrow and defend against viruses and bacteria. Non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma is the most common cancer of the lymphatic system and it can start in the lymph nodes, immune system organs found throughout the body that serve to catch foreign bodies.
One of the main risk factors can be a weakened immune system.
According to Dr. Mercola ~
Eating lots of vegetables lowers the risk of non-Hodgkin lymphoma (NHL), according to a Mayo Clinic study. After examining the dietary intake of 466 people with NHL and 391 matched controls, researchers found that:
- Those who ate a higher number of vegetable servings per week had a 42 percent lower risk of NHL than those who ate the lowest number.
- Those who ate the most servings of green leafy vegetables and cruciferous vegetables had a 40 percent lower risk compared to the lowest intakes.
- Those who had the highest intake of the carotenoids lutein and zeaxanthin had a 46 percent lower risk of NHL.
- Those who had the highest intake of zinc had a 42 percent lower risk.The researchers believe the reduced risks are due to the antioxidant effects of the carotenoids in vegetables. An antioxidant-rich diet helps fight DNA damage caused by oxidative stress, which is one of the risk factors for non-Hodgkin lymphoma.
More Thoughts from Mellisa McJunkin – Health and Wellness Advocate
Question: What are you without an immune system?
Answer: You are dead.
As morbid as it may sound, it’s true. When your immune system is weak you will get sick. When your immune system completely fails you will die.
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