Written By: N. Lothungbeni Humtsoe | Updated : November 12, 2025 7:00 PM IST
Cancer is one of the common causes of death worldwide. From breast cancer to cervical, lung, colorectal, prostate, and skin cancer, this chronic disease does not discriminate ages or genders.
According to a 2025 study published by the National Institute of Health (NIH), the American Cancer Society estimated that about 2,041,910 new cancer cases were registered in the United States and 618,120 deaths are projected going forward.
However, the good news is that the US health agency further clarified that the cancer mortality rate continues to decline through 2022, nearly 45 million deaths averted since 1991 because of smoking reduction, earlier detection for some cancers and improved treatment.
The best ways to prevent or treat cancer includes lifestyle changes, eating a healthy diet, avoiding a smoke and alcohol, sleeping well, and also taking early treatment. However, apart from the basics, a recent Instagram post shared by Dr. Eric Berg, a global health expert, reveals how to be extra caution to prevent contracting cancer. Check out the eight scientifically proven tips to prevent cancer development:
Vitamin D is an important nutrient that is crucial to armour against cancer. Dr Berg suggests that keeping vitamin D blood levels between 60 to 80 ng/ML, may strengthen your immunity against cancer cells. He emphasises that low vitamin D increases your chances of developing cancer.
Fasting triggers autophagy, which is a process that involves your body recycling damaged cells into new ones. Dr. Berg says that intermittent and prolonged fasting is one of the best ways to prevent cancer since cancer originates at the mitochondria. He recommends that periodic 3 to 5 days fasting is a good way to trigger autophagy.
A low-carb diet starves cancer cells, says Dr. Berg. According to the global health expert, practicing low garb or carb or keto diet can restore insulin sensitivity and also stabilise blood sugar levels. These steps play a crucial role in allowing damaged mitochondria to heal. Dr. Berg says that this allows your body to fuel with therapeutic ketones.
Another way to prevent cancer for once and for all is to practice cold therapy, which is a cold shower or cold water immersion. According to the global health expert, this allows your body to distress and forces tit o make a lot more mitochondria.
The doctor said that charred meats can increase carcinogens which are harmful for developing cancers. Dr Berg recommends eating garlic, thyme, sage, and onion in your cooking to counter carcinogenic effects.
The US-based nutritionist recommends that eating anticancer foods, such as broccoli, green tea, and pomegranate seeds, may reduce your risk of developing cancer. As these products contain substances that can detoxify carcinogens, reduce inflammation, and also help mitochondria.
According to the US-based nutritionist, he reveals that cancer thrives on iron. Thus, Dr. Berg recommends skipping iron supplements and cooking with iron skillets.
The doctor recommends that regular exercise may improve better flow of oxygen in your body. It does not have to be heavy, but moderate exercises like walking or jogging can boost your immune system and even help kill cancer.
