Many people have found that Vitamin D is able to help them prevent prostate cancer. While there is not sufficient evidence to support if vitamin D can actually cure prostate cancer, having a low level of Vitamin D in the blood is a sign that you have a sunlight deficiency. Vitamin D pills are a great way to get the proper amount of Vitamin D you need to function properly or you can spend about 15 minutes in the sun each day.

Exposure to the sunlight is important for the body to function properly and it has been linked to reducing the risk of cancer and heart disease. You just need to watch out for skin cancer that is due to overexposure to the sun and exposure to the sun during it's peak intensity hours, from 10am to about 5pm.

Many researchers have found that too much Vitamin D in the body can lead to prostate cancer for men as there is a toxic overproduction of it in the body. However, not having enough Vitamin D in the blood also leads to prostate cancer. Finding the proper balance between the two is the best think you can do to protect yourself from being diagnosed with it in the future. Since your father has been diagnosed with prostate cancer, you are now at an increased risk of developing it.

As far as your father's condition goes, the effects of Vitamin D are limited. Most men diagnosed with prostate cancer have a five-year survival rate if the cancer has not spread beyond the prostate. Prostate cancer is still a question mark to many doctors as there is not a clear indicator of what really causes prostate cancer. This makes it difficult for doctors to recommend a prevention treatment program. Instead, most doctors follow information that has been recorded and proven effective for other patients and other types of cancer that are closely related to prostate cancer.

To prevent prostate cancer and many other types of cancer you should strictly follow these tips:

• Do not smoke and try to limit your exposure to second-hand smoke


• Eat a low-fat, high-fiber diet


• Increase your intake of green leafy vegetables


• Get plenty of exercise each day


• Eat tomato-based foods at least 2 times a week (this has been found to decrease your risk of developing prostate cancer)

Right now several studies are focused on fruits and vegetables and the impact they have on the prevention of prostate cancer. Fruits and vegetables contain lycopene, an antioxidant that has been linked to preventing various types of cancer. Lycopene is believed to protect the protein in cells from damage, allowing the body to fight off cancer. The fruits and vegetables also contain Vitamin C and Vitamin E, both of which are known for protecting cells and allowing them to function properly.

Sunlight therapy is also being studied by several researchers to find out if it can prevent prostate cancer. Sunlight therapy has been used for several centuries to heal the body, especially wounds. Arthritis suffers have found relief from sunlight therapy as have psoriasis suffers. Depression is also linked to Vitamin D deficiency, which is why many people feel sad during the winter months when the sun is not out and shining brightly all the time. Purchase a light box to see if it helps your father's condition. Light boxes provide ultraviolet light that simulates the sun's rays. While the relief may only be temporary, it can make him feel better when he is unable to go outside and receive the proper sunlight he needs.