The Enviroment and Cancer, What can we do?

It is common to hear about organic foods or drinking pure water while visiting my office. In the current issue of TIME magazine, an article was presented titled "President's panel analyzes environmental cancer impact" by Tiffany O'Callaghan that touches on these and many other health related issues. The following are a few excerpts from that article:

Environmental toxins are a greater cause of cancer than previously believed, according to a new report from the Presiden't Cancer Panel...

... what evidence there is suggests that the "true burden of environmentally induced cancer has been grossly underestimated," the authors write.

10 Cancer Panel Recommendations

1. Drink filtered tap water

2. Store food and water in glass, stainless steel or BPA- and phthalate-free containers

3. Minimize children's and pregnant women's exposure to carcinogens and endocrine-disrupting chemicals

4. Choose fruits and vegetables grown without pesticides or chemical fertilizers; wash all produce to remove residues

5. Choose free-range meat that has not been exposed to antibiotics or growth hormones

6. Minimize consumption of processed, charred or well-done meats

7. Turn off lights and electrical devices when they're not in use

8. Drive a fuel-efficient car; walk, bike or use public transportation

9. Check home radon levels

10. Reduce radiation exposure from cell phones and medical tests; avoid UV overexposure