MOVE YOUR BUTT TO SAVE YOUR BUTT
MOVE YOUR BUTT TO SAVE YOUR BUTT
Check out this link regarding a recent publication in JNCI Cancer Spectrum about how PROLONGED TV WATCHING INCREASES THE RISK OF COLORECTAL CANCER in women AT A YOUNG AGE:
“Women who spent over an hour a day sitting in front of the TV had an increased risk of developing colorectal cancer before age 50, results of a prospective analysis of the Nurses’ Health Study II suggested.”
https://www.medpagetoday.com/hematologyoncology/coloncancer/77943
“A trend toward reduced risk of young-onset colorectal cancer (CRC) was observed among participants who reported greater light intensity behaviors, such as standing or walking at work or home, the authors added.
Several biological mechanisms support these observations, they stated. Prolonged sitting can result in extended exposure to fecal carcinogens such as secondary bile acids; impaired glucose homeostasis and decreased vitamin D levels; and gut dysbiosis, they wrote, while increased TV viewing specifically may result in lower energy use, higher caloric intake, and less healthy diets, all of which are colorectal cancer (CRC) risk factors.
“These findings suggest that minimizing inactivity may offer protection against young-onset CRC beyond any risk reduction gained from the prevention of other major chronic diseases,” the authors stated.
At Comprehensive Gastrointestinal Health we take a comprehensive approach, meaning we have a team of professionals including a gastroenterologist and nurse practitioner, a registered dietitian nutritionist, a behavioral coach/counselor, and a physical therapist/fitness consultant all on staff. We all work together to assess your symptoms and to recommend treatment options. We can help determine if it is time for colon cancer screening or surveillance and we can perform colonoscopies in our brand-new deluxe endoscopy suite. Through the support of our dietitian and/or our Comprehensive Weight Management Program we can help to reduce your risk of colon polyps and colon cancer.
Our team is eager to help prevent colon cancer and help you to achieve your health and wellness goals! To learn more about our services, check out the website at compgihealth.com or talk to us directly by calling 224.407.4400.