Sept. 15- 2010 - All About Women Health - Breast Health

Benefits with Calcium on Breast Health - Are There Any Benefits with Calcium on Breast Health?
By John Gibb

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It has recently been discovered that calcium helps in the fight against breast cancer, and therefore, there are many benefits with calcium on breast health. Calcium and vitamin D both are required to decrease breast densities, consequently reducing the risk of breast cancer.
Women above the age of 40 are not only more likely to become victims of bone disease but also breast cancer. These diseases mainly occur due to nutrient deficiency, particularly calcium and magnesium deficiency. Benefits with calcium on breast health can be seen by consuming calcium supplements on a regular basis.
Postmenopausal women require up to 1500 mg of calcium daily. With this amount, they should also consume adequate quantities of vitamin D to help in maximum absorption of calcium by the bloodstream. Studies have shown that women who eat a balanced diet with at least 1000 mg of calcium and more than 100 IU of vitamin D are at a reduced risk of developing breast cancer, osteoporosis, prolonged depression and PMS.
Calcium is important for maintaining overall health as it contributes to making the immune system strong. It is also required by many other systems of the body to carry out various activities including absorption of other nutrients and proper digestion of food.
If nutrients are not readily absorbed they are useless and are lost through urine. In order to obtain maximum benefits with calcium on breast health, a proper diet along with calcium supplements and regular exercise is necessary. Try to find good-quality calcium supplements available on the market. These supplements are effective and help in overcoming calcium deficiency and also serve to cure many serious complications.
Abnormally low as well as abnormally high levels of calcium in the blood are dangerous for health. Sometimes excess calcium deposits are formed in parts where it is not needed such as tissues in the breasts. This excessive calcium should be controlled by eating a diet composed of all important minerals and vitamins. Inactivity or hyperactivity of the parathyroid glands also causes calcium levels to shoot up.
Always use calcium supplements that have been approved by health specialists and doctors all over the world. If some side effects occur, immediately stop the course of calcium tablets and consult a doctor. Do not consume more than 2500 mg of calcium on a daily basis. Try to divide the dosage into many parts and make a habit of taking calcium tablets right after meals.
For optimal bone and joint health, we have been using a special natural calcium formula and for good reason, this formula is known as Bone Protect We have personally been using this formula for over 3 years with excellent health results.
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Sept. 11- 2010 - All About Women Health - Breast Health

Breast Health
By Dorothy M. Neddermeyer, PhD


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Focusing on Breast Health is superior to fighting against cancer after you have cancer. We are taught at the on-set of puberty that early detection will save women's lives against breast cancer or for a myriad of other cancers. Early detection is NOT prevention--it is fighting against the disease.

Nothing can be healed through a process of 'fighting against it.' First we need to look at how reality is created. Thoughts are created in the mind and feelings follow. Thoughts and feelings are impulses of energy. The human body is made up of trillions of cells. Cells of the nervous system, called nerve cells or neurons, are specialized to carry "messages" through an electrochemical process. The human brain has approximately 100 billion neurons.

Neurons have specialized projections called dendrites and axons. Dendrites bring information to the cell body and axons take information away from the cell body. Information from one neuron flows to another neuron across a synapse. The synapse is a small gap separating neurons. The synapse consists of:

1. a presynaptic ending that contains neurotransmitters, mitochondria and other cell organelles,

2. a postsynaptic ending that contains receptor sites for neurotransmitters and,

3. a synaptic cleft or space between the presynaptic and postsynaptic endings.

Thoughts and feelings are impulses of energy and information. They send out vibrational pictures, patterns, and colors (not words or language). This energy affects the atmosphere (energy field) around the person thinking the thought or feeling the feeling. Once they go out they can never be retracted. What we see in the outer world is a reflection of collective humanity's thoughts and feelings.

'Dare To Think For Your Self' even though you might be considered misguided or a weirdo. Being a weirdo is healthier, than allowing yourself to be programmed to have all the diseases the pharmaceutical companies want you to have so they can sell drugs. Most people are ignorant-not evil. But, as the saying goes ignorance of the law is no excuse. The result of ignorance however, is why I rely on Universal Laws. These laws transcend man-made laws, and hold true without fail. If you jump out of a window on the 10th floor you will go down--Newton's Law of Gravity ... and if you plant potato seeds you will get potatoes--not corn. Thoughts are planting seeds. Feelings follow thoughts. Thoughts and feelings create disease!

o "We cannot create solutions to problems with the same consciousness that created them."--Einstein.

o "Doing the same thing over and over and expecting different results is the definition of insanity."--Anonymous.

When you understand the truth about how reality is created, you will think beyond living in only a "physical world" and think in terms of an "energy world". To break free of collective programming you will need to shift your thought programming and then vigilantly select each thought and feeling. Shifting your thought programming is much like installing an upgraded computer program onto your computer. "Fighting Against" Energy Creates More Of What You Don't Want and Collapses Your Energy Field.

To create Breast Health you need to have a total focus on healthy mind, body and spirit regime.

Every day:

o Eat organic fruits, vegetables and whole grains--brown rice, quinoa, amaranth, barley (no wheat). These plants contain a virtual anti-cancer pharmacy--high-fiber. Studies reveal that women who eat a high-fiber diet have a significantly lower incidence of breast cancer, because fiber binds to estrogen, helping to eliminate it from the body. Prolonged exposure to estrogen over a woman's lifetime can increase the incidence of breast cancer.

Vegetables--broccoli, cauliflower, bok choy, brussel sprouts, cabbage, and kale.

Dark green, leafy veggies: spinach, romaine, kale, collards, Swiss chard

Lycopene-rich produce: tomatoes, red grapefruit, watermelon, guava

Beta-carotene-rich produce: winter squash, carrots, sweet potatoes

Citrus fruit: oranges, grapefruit

Berries: strawberries, raspberries, blackberries, blueberries

Chemical pesticides and fertilizers may increase cancer risk, therefore, it is highly recommended to buy organic. However, since the FDA has changed the requirements for organic growing, it is best to research what stores are truly adhering to the original criteria for organic food. Organic growing is done without chemical pesticides, fertilizers and no genetically modified organisms (GMO).

o Use 'good' fats. High intake of animal fat increase incidences of cancer. Omega-3 fatty fish--wild salmon and fish-oil supplements guard against cancer. Recent studies suggest that omega-3 oils help suppress breast cancer tumors and prevent them from spreading, and ease chronic inflammation. Omega-9 oil found in olive oil, also lowers cancer incidences.

o Green tea contains antioxidants and health-promoting substances. Green tea supplements are also available. Drink at lease one cup green tea daily.

o Ground flaxseeds. Recent research reveals that flaxseed is excellent for eliminating toxins and that it helps prevent breast cancer. Use 2 -3 tablespoons fresh ground flaxseed daily. Flaxseed also contains Omega-3 oil.

o Use supplements. Whole-food-based multivitamins, which include folic acid, B12, D and E. Other supplements recommended include--Turmeric, Selenium, Rosemary, Oregano, CoQ10, and adaptogenic herbs--Ginseng, Holy basil and Ashwaghanda.

o Sleep 8 hours a night--10 PM to 6 AM: Two independent studies published in the Journal of the National Cancer Institute reveals that sleeping at the darkest hours boost levels of cancer-productive hormones, especially melatonin. One study found that women who work the night shift have a 50 percent higher incidence of breast cancer.

Mind, Body and Spirit Health:

The first step in creating a healthy Mind, Body and Spirit is making a philosophical shift--creating a new paradigm regarding your relationship with your Mind, Body and Spirit. For some this shift will be something they have read about, thought about, but didn't know how to begin or follow through. For others this shift might be analogous to jumping off the Empire State Building. Let me assure you no one has ever died as a result of making this shift--the consistent results are better more vibrant health. No matter your age or 'unhealthy' condition making this shift will create better health. The most effective and powerful way to better health is to completely shift everything at once; Mind-Set, Emotions, Nutrition, Exercise, Spirituality, However, I appreciate the fear of the unknown holds the majority of people back from such a 'radical' change. Most people begin making changes gradually. Needless-to-say, making changes gradually hampers the immediate results you want to see. If you make changes gradually you may not see results for several months. If you made changes on all levels simultaneously you will see results within a week or sometimes even hours.

The second step is a big leap of faith--giving up the idea that Western Medicine is the end-all-be-all to create and maintain a healthy body. The United States ranks 16th or more in the world on effectively treating health related issues. If Western Medicine was as effective as the commercials on TV purports it to be, one would think the United States would rank number one in treating all health issues. Your guidance on health issues need to be shifted to a Naturopath or Iridologist. There is a plethora of information on the Internet on the practice of Naturopathy and Iridology. Do the research.

The AMA and APA does a brilliant job selling the idea that they and only they know your body. Ask anyone from China, India, Japan, Europe and they politely laugh about our beliefs on maintaining health. A Naturopath or Iridologist accesses the level of body health and recommends the required nutrition, herbs and supplements necessary to bring your body back to optimum functioning.

The third step is another leap of faith--literally and figuratively--shifting your belief on spirituality. In Alternative Healthcare verses Western Medicine, I said, "Every Thing in the universe is Energy and Consciousness. How anyone thinks or feels about that 'Fact' cannot change it. The purpose of 'All' religions is the recognition that humans have a part of themselves that is not physical and there is a need to explore and experience this aspect of oneself. Part of the intent is to discover one's purpose and to live in the best way possible; part of that goal also includes the attainment of 'Truth and Spiritual Wellness.'" Religions fail to attain 'Truth and Spiritual Wellness.' Proof that religion has failed in this regard manifests through the wars we continue to create; and the emotional dysfunctions people continue to struggle with. Peace of mind is essential to create a healthy body and also to create a healthy world. Peace of mind can be attained through Yoga, exercise, emotional healing and connecting to ones inner-self. Gurus, Avatars, Shamans, Spiritual Leaders can guide you into your inner-self. Spirituality is based on the belief that Every Thing in the universe is Energy and Consciousness.

Where is your Consciousness? It is within you. Therefore, going within is the only way to create Peace of Mind. Also, going within, creates a connection with an 'Essence' greater than yourself. In the world of spirituality you are free to call this 'Essence' whatever feels right to you. Attaining 'Peace of Mind' is an inside job. Find a Gurus, Avatar, Shaman, or Spiritual Leader to guide your Spiritual growth--outside the only religion you have ever known.

The Fourth Step is making a mind-set--a.k.a. values and beliefs--shift. Remember we are including the Mind, Body and Spirit in the quest to create health as they are not separate. Although, you have used your conscious mind to make the previous shifts, there are other mind shifts. You need to access all your values and beliefs. Take inventory....What do I believe? The most important question is: "What do I want to believe?" If you aren't deciding what you want to believe someone else is. I suspect, the commercials/advertising, the AMA, APA is dictating what you believe. After taking inventory develop a plan to systematically change your beliefs. I facilitate a one-on-one highly focused and structured process called, 'Creating Your Dynamic Future.' Decide to create your future.

A mind-set shift is created through listening to the language you use--the tape you run in your head. Your life is created by your thoughts; everything you think and say drives you toward that reality. For example, if you say, I can't, ____. That is what you will create. If you say, I am working on learning to___. Or I can. That is what you will create.

Dorothy M. Neddermeyer, PhD, Life Coach, Hypnotherapist, Author, "101 Great Ways To Improve Your Life." Mind, Body, Spirit healing and Physical/Sexual Abuse Prevention and Recovery. As an inspirational leader, Dr. Neddermeyer empowers people to view life's challenges as an opportunity for Personal/Professional Growth and Spiritual Awakening. http://www.drdorothy.net

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Sept. 05- 2010 - All About Women Health - Breast Health

Breast Cancer Awareness Month is Almost Here
By Daniel Namm

One of the most important events that you can get involved with this October is breast cancer awareness. National Breast Cancer Awareness Month is recognized across the country every year as a way to educate people about the risks associated with the disease. There are tons of groups that organize to get out the message, as well as to raise money for breast cancer research. There are plenty of ways to get involved with promoting awareness, but let's examine a couple of the most popular ones. You will also see how breast cancer awareness promotional items can help inform people about the dangers of the disease, as well as encourage them to get involved with raising money for the cure.

The most popular event that takes place during Breast Cancer Awareness Month is the "Race for the Cure". This event, sponsored by the Susan G. Komen for the Cure nonprofit organization first started in Dallas in 1983. It grew from one local race to about 120 races that now exist worldwide, making it the largest fundraising event for breast cancer in the world. The "Race for the Cure" is actually a sequence of 5K runs and fitness walks which raise a significant amount of donation money for breast cancer research. The race also commemorates woman who have survived breast cancer, as well as honors those who succumbed to the disease. If you are interested in participating in the "Race for the Cure" this year, you can find the race which is closest to you at the Susan G. Komen for the Cure website.

For a very easy way to show your support in the workplace, you can participate in a "pink day". On these pink days, people wear pink clothing as a way to recognize the struggle of breast cancer victims. A pink day may also involve some type of theme party that is designed to raise money to find a cure. Many companies will participate in this activity, so see if your employer is interested in having a pink day this year.

If you have a local fundraising organization, or you just want to do your part in educating the public, there are several custom breast cancer awareness items that can help you get the word out about this issue. To start, there is the obvious choice of an item that has a pink ribbon. The pink ribbon is the universal symbol for breast cancer awareness, and it is widely recognized by almost everyone who sees it. There are plenty of items to choose from whose visual presentation involve the pink ribbon in some way.

The awareness ribbon lapel stickers for instance are a great promotional item for commemorating this occasion. You can have these stickers custom imprinted with the name of your charity event, and give them out to everyone you know. Stickers stay put wherever the recipient places them, so they will be reminded of your cause every time they see this item.

Another good pink ribbon item is the breast self exam bookmark. This item is both educational and functional. On the bookmark is a series of diagrams which explain how to give yourself a self exam in order to catch any signs of the disease in their earliest stage. Of course, this item also makes a nice placeholder for the book that you happen to be reading. This item is a fantastic way to inform people about cancer prevention, and you will save lives by passing these out.

There are other breast cancer awareness promotional items without the pink ribbon that will do equally well for promoting your message. For one, translucent pink beach balls are a great way to inform people about the disease. Even though breast cancer awareness month is not until the fall, you'll be ahead of the curve when you give these balls out to everyone on the beach before the summer is over. You want to spread an early bird message in the months before October to create as much of a buzz as possible about the upcoming awareness event. This way, people have time to clear their schedule and save some money and they will be much more likely to donate or participate in a walk.

A final suggestion for breast cancer awareness promotional items is to purchase some custom awareness bracelets. The great thing about these bracelets is that they have already been established as a symbol of cancer research support. (Lance Armstrong started the LiveStrong wristband campaign for testicular cancer several years ago.) The obvious choice is to purchase bracelets which are pink. These bracelets can be imprinted with any message you prefer. Have the name of your charity embossed on these bracelets, and hand them out as a gift when people make a donation.

Make sure to get involved this October in any way that you can. Every dollar you spend, and every minute of your time advances the effort towards finding a cure. As an added reminder, when you purchase custom breast cancer awareness items from Motivators, 10% of the proceeds will be donated to the Carol M. Baldwin Breast Cancer Research Fund, Inc.

Daniel Namm is an e-marketing specialist for Motivators, Inc., a Long Island based promotional products distributor. The company's website, Motivators.com has over 40,000 e-commerce enabled promotional products. Check out the latest selection of Breast Cancer Awareness promotional items to educate people about the disease.

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Sept. 05- 2010 - All About Women Health - Breast Health

Signs of Rare Breast Cancer in Teenagers
By Peter Gitundu


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Breast cancer originates from breast tissue. This type is usually common in women over the age of forty years, although there are a few men who suffer from it. It is also known to occur in teenagers, although it is not so common. One of the worst types is inflammatory breast cancer, which does not usually present any signs or symptoms. It is therefore one of the most difficult to diagnose especially in teenagers who may not be aware of changes in their bodies. However, where signs and symptoms are present, the breasts appear swollen, tender and often itch. Other symptoms are inverted nipples and bruises on the breast and formation of lymph nodes on the armpits.

When a teenager notices a lump, they should be taken to hospital immediately for a proper examination. However, not all lumps are cancerous and only a qualified physician can determine this. In most cases, lumps are caused by changes in the breast during the menstrual cycle. These lumps are usually fluid filled cysts. Lumps which are benign are usually smooth, and move easily within the breast tissue. Most of these lumps do not need to be removed unless they are causing serious discomfort or causing noticeable changes in the shape of the breast.

A lump that appears to be growing in size and that is immobile even when manipulated with the fingers could be an indicator that it is not benign and a sign of breast cancer. These kind of lumps should be taken for additional tests immediately. Teenagers should be encouraged to perform self-examination, and report any changes to their parents. They should be on the look-out for symptoms such as; changes in shape and size of the breast. One breast could appear to be bigger or smaller. One should also be on the look-out for change in the texture of the breast. This includes hardening and thickening of the breast.

In some cases, breast cancer in teenagers is characterized by pain. The teenager will complain about pain that comes and goes frequently on the breast. In some cases it could be constant and will last for more than one day before it stops. One should also check for change in color in parts of the breast. If these color changes do not disappear in a short-while, then it should be a cause for concern. Teenagers facing this disease need a lot of help from family members and support groups. This is especially important because, they feel that they do not fit in with their age-mates and are unlikely to find survivors among their peers.

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Sept. 03- 2010 - All About Women Health - Breast Health

Women's Breast Health and Nutrition
By Steven Panzullo

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We can not seem to turn on our televisions, read the news or get on the computer without reading about health problems and new studies for this problem or that problem or this cancer or that one. It is important for everyone, especially women to have regular check ups with their doctor and to eat right and exercise regularly to lower the risk of health concerns and one of these concerns may be breast cancer. It is important for women to know what they should be eating that can help promote good breast health and to reduce their chances of being at risk for cancer and other health problems.
According to Health News.com, Women's Health: What is Best for Breast Health?" certain foods as well as regular doctor checkups and self-exams can help breast health. The National Cancer Institute or NCI have had some studies that may show a modest risk between alcohol and cancer but this is not as high as for some other forms of cancer. So, drinking alcohol should be done in moderation as with any other diet.
Vegetables and Fruits such as: cauliflower, broccoli, bok choi and cabbage can help some survivors of breast cancer lower their risk for recurrence. According to the Journal of Clinical Oncology breast cancer recurrences may be linked to the amount of estrogen in the body. Estrogen is stored in a woman's body fat, so women who are obese or overweight may be at a higher risk for recurrence.
Another food that may help with breast health is ground flaxseed. There have been rumors that this does not work, but if used correctly, putting ground flaxseed on your food can help your breast health as well as your whole body.
It is important for everyone to exercise regularly and follow a balanced diet filled with the proper amount of fruits and vegetables but it may be especially important for women and their breast health. Following a diet filled with these foods, as well as watching your weight and exercising regularly may increase breast health and lower some risk for cancer or other health conditions now and in the future. It is also important for women to continue to go to the doctor for regular visits and to ask about any special concerns. Following these tips may help women to stay healthy long into the future.
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Sept. 01- 2010 - All About Women Health - Breast Health

Type 2 Diabetes and Breast and Thyroid Health in Women - Increase Your Intake of Iodine!
By Beverleigh H Piepers

Over the past 40 years, millions of North American women have experienced a nutritional condition once completely wiped out... iodine deficiency. Women who have Type 2 diabetes in particular, but many women in general, suffer painful fibrocystic changes in the breasts that simple iodine supplementation usually takes away.
The reason iodine consumption in the USA and Canada has fallen precipitously since the middle of the twentieth century is bakeries that once used iodine compounds to bleach flour now use bromine compounds. This greatly reduces the amount of iodine in the diet, and, even worse, it adds an anti-iodine compound to everyday eating. Bromine attaches to receptor sites in the thyroid that otherwise would be receiving the iodides it needs to make thyroid hormone.
When thyroid hormone levels are reduced, all the problems associated with Type 2 diabetes get that much worse. There can be inexplicable weight gain, inexplicable high blood sugar levels, and a general feeling of being tired all the time. And in women, there can also be inexplicable breast pain followed by fibrocystic changes in the breast.
When breast pain is caused by deficiency in the iodides provided by food, there is a distinctive rhythm with the menstrual cycle, (in women who have not experienced age-related or surgical menopause). This deficiency causes estrogen to latch on to more receptors in the breast, causing fibrous tissues to grow during the first half of the period, before ovulation. In women who have experienced menopause, the pain may occur all the time.
Two studies have found a keen role of this overlooked nutrient in women's breast health. One study found that women who take it overcome fibrocystic breast pain in 70% of cases. Another study found that the dosage needed for this is just 6 mg a day. That's a great deal more than is needed to prevent goiter, but it's still not a lot of iodine. That's just a 12.5 mg Iodoral tablet every other day, or a single serving of kelp or other sea vegetables every day. It's very easy to use iodine to control breast pain.
And it is very important for women who have Type 2 diabetes to take their Iodoral or to eat their sea veggies. Especially as they cut out white flour and carbohydrates, and as they make their diets more adventurous by using exotic salts, women just don't get the iodides they need. There's just one caveat.
Once in a great while women experience a condition known as iodism. This is really a reaction to the release of bromides that had been occupying receptor sites in thyroid tissue. All you need to do is to reduce your dosage of iodine.
And women who are on thyroid replacement hormone may need less Synthroid or Armour Thyroid, or both. Women who don't know that extra iodides are causing symptoms such as heart palpitations can become quite alarmed... if you take thyroid replacement hormones, speak with your doctor before taking the supplement.
And now I would like you to claim your Free E-Book when you visit Answers to Your Questions.
You will then have access to information diabetics have requested over recent months.
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Sept. 01- 2010 - All About Women Health - Breast Health

Type 2 Diabetes and Breast and Thyroid Health in Women - Increase Your Intake of Iodine!
By Beverleigh H Piepers

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Over the past 40 years, millions of North American women have experienced a nutritional condition once completely wiped out... iodine deficiency. Women who have Type 2 diabetes in particular, but many women in general, suffer painful fibrocystic changes in the breasts that simple iodine supplementation usually takes away.
The reason iodine consumption in the USA and Canada has fallen precipitously since the middle of the twentieth century is bakeries that once used iodine compounds to bleach flour now use bromine compounds. This greatly reduces the amount of iodine in the diet, and, even worse, it adds an anti-iodine compound to everyday eating. Bromine attaches to receptor sites in the thyroid that otherwise would be receiving the iodides it needs to make thyroid hormone.
When thyroid hormone levels are reduced, all the problems associated with Type 2 diabetes get that much worse. There can be inexplicable weight gain, inexplicable high blood sugar levels, and a general feeling of being tired all the time. And in women, there can also be inexplicable breast pain followed by fibrocystic changes in the breast.
When breast pain is caused by deficiency in the iodides provided by food, there is a distinctive rhythm with the menstrual cycle, (in women who have not experienced age-related or surgical menopause). This deficiency causes estrogen to latch on to more receptors in the breast, causing fibrous tissues to grow during the first half of the period, before ovulation. In women who have experienced menopause, the pain may occur all the time.
Two studies have found a keen role of this overlooked nutrient in women's breast health. One study found that women who take it overcome fibrocystic breast pain in 70% of cases. Another study found that the dosage needed for this is just 6 mg a day. That's a great deal more than is needed to prevent goiter, but it's still not a lot of iodine. That's just a 12.5 mg Iodoral tablet every other day, or a single serving of kelp or other sea vegetables every day. It's very easy to use iodine to control breast pain.
And it is very important for women who have Type 2 diabetes to take their Iodoral or to eat their sea veggies. Especially as they cut out white flour and carbohydrates, and as they make their diets more adventurous by using exotic salts, women just don't get the iodides they need. There's just one caveat.
Once in a great while women experience a condition known as iodism. This is really a reaction to the release of bromides that had been occupying receptor sites in thyroid tissue. All you need to do is to reduce your dosage of iodine.
And women who are on thyroid replacement hormone may need less Synthroid or Armour Thyroid, or both. Women who don't know that extra iodides are causing symptoms such as heart palpitations can become quite alarmed... if you take thyroid replacement hormones, speak with your doctor before taking the supplement.
And now I would like you to claim your Free E-Book when you visit Answers to Your Questions.
You will then have access to information diabetics have requested over recent months.
Beverleigh Piepers RN... the Diabetes Detective.http://drugfreetype2diabetes.com/blog Beverleigh Piepers is the author of this article. This article can be used for reprint on your website provided all the links in the article are complete and active. Copyright (c) 2010 - All Rights Reserved Worldwide

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August 30- 2010 - All About Women Health - Breast Health

Breast Cancer and Breast Health - Take Action Now to Avoid Being a Statistic
By Jonathan Ling


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For fifteen years I have worked as a professional educator. For 5 of those years I have worked in a healthcare organization. One of the most talked about topics is breast cancer and breast health. The bottom line is that although breast cancer is not preventable, it is usually easily detectable.

Note: Breast cancer is not race specific - all races get breast cancer!

Note: Breast cancer is not gender specific - men get breast cancer too!

When breast cancer is caught in the early stages the chances of survival are very high. Please don't add yourself or a friend or loved one to the growing list of statistics. Take action today! Here is a simple three part action step plan to help you with the early detection of breast cancer.

Part One: Regular Mammograms

Ladies, this is the most important part of maintaining good breast health: regular mammograms. Mammograms are fast, simple x-rays similar to the x-rays you get at a dentist's office visit. In fact, mammograms actually use less radiation than a dental x-ray!

Mammograms put you light years ahead when it comes to cancer treatment because they can detect breast lumps long before you or your doctor could physically feel a breast lump. Because early detection is a key to survival, you need to put regular mammograms on your schedule.

The American Cancer Society recommends regular mammograms for all women starting at age 40. If you have a family history of breast cancer, your physician may want you to start a regular mammogram schedule much earlier.

The older you get, the higher your chances of breast cancer. Over 75% of all breast cancers occur in women who are 50 or older. Over 50% of all breast cancers occur in women who are 65 or older.

Ladies - listen to me! Get a regular mammogram! Please! For the sake of your friends and family who love you so much, schedule a yearly mammogram if you are 40 or older or have a family history of breast cancer.

Part Two: Clinical Breast Exam

Only your physician or nurse will do a clinical breast exam for you. All women in their 20's and 30's should have a clinical breast exam as part of their annual health checkups at least every 3 years. After the age of 40, this should be done every year without fail.

What Will Happen In A Clinical Breast Exam?

The physician or nurse will take your personal health history by asking you a series of health history questions. This will include asking about family history. Next the physician or nurse will look at your breasts while you stand in front of a mirror with your hands on your hips. Finally the physician or nurse will physically exam your entire breast up to the neck, in your armpit, the center of your chest and to the bottom of your rib cage. Finally they will discuss proper breast health with you as well as show you how to perform breast self-exams. The entire process can take up to 10 minutes. It should rarely be under 5 minutes.

Part Three: Breast Self-Exams

You need to become familiar with how your breasts look and feel regularly so that you are aware of any changes from normal. If you notice changes, report these to your physician immediately.

One of the most important steps you can take is to do monthly breast self-exams. An easy way to remember to do this is to check while you take a shower. Some organizations even have a shower card you can hang from your shower head with punch out holes for each month, so you can easily track when you have done your exams.

Remember that you need to physically exam your breasts by hand as well as look in the mirror for any visible changes. If you think you've found a lump or noticeable change, notify your doctor immediately.

Most breast lumps are NOT cancer, but you won't know until you ask and have it checked out.

Take Action Now!

Begin your regular breast health plan today which includes regular mammograms, clinical breast exams and monthly self-exams. When breast cancer is caught in the early stages survival rates are greatest. Take action now - for yourself, for your friends and family who love you so much!

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August 28- 2010 - All About Women Health - Breast Health

Are All Abnormal Mammograms Breast Cancer?
By Peter Gitundu


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Breast cancer forms inside the tissues of the breast. It is more common in women that it is in men. A self-examination and a mammogram are used to detect the presence of lumps. The lumps are then tested to check if they are cancerous and need to be removed. Treatment involves surgery, drugs and radiation. In addition, there are many different types of breast cancer and the extent of their spread is different. Early detection is very important because, it means that you start receiving treatment early. This helps increase your chances of survival.
Breast cancer is more likely to happen in women who come from families with a history of the disease. It is likely to occur in women over the age of forty and those that have the cancer causing gene. Every woman over the age of forty is required to get a mammogram yearly. Those at a higher risk should consider getting checked before the age of forty. A screen mammogram is able to detect an abnormality before it is big enough to be felt during self-examinations. If a lump is found, then a diagnostic mammogram is done to check whether it is cancerous. Other follow-up tests that could be done to check whether a lump is cancerous include; a needle biopsy, a surgical biopsy or a breast ultra-sound.
Not all lumps or abnormal mammograms are indications of breast cancer. A lump could be benign and non-cancerous. It could be a breast cyst or a denser than normal breast tissue. Another factor that could lead to an abnormal looking mammogram is a previous breast surgery. Further tests after screening mammogram needs to be done as soon as possible. This is done so as to allay the patients fears or so that, treatment can begin.
Abnormal mammogram results can have adverse effects on the lives of the patients, family members and friends. This is because of the uncertainty involved as they wait for the diagnostic, biopsy or ultra sound results. Repeated use of mammograms could result in problems due to radiation exposure. There are also limitations involved with the use of these tests. For example, they do not usually save lives as diagnosis could be made after the cancer has spread to other body parts. In situations where it has not spread, it could still not result in helping save lives.
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August 26- 2010 - All About Women Health - Breast Health

Breast Health Care - A Basic Approach
By Maxwell Unamba


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There is need for every woman to do a regular self-examination on herself. This will help you to be familiar with your breast, and helps to detect any changes that may occur, and perhaps cancer in its early stages. One of the most important methods of enhancing healthy breast tissues by self-examination is by regular breast massage on yourself.
A regular breast massage will help you get used to normal breast tissue related condition that may occur due to hormone fluctuation, or during your monthly cycles. These may include pre-menstrual tension and discomfort, uneven or lumpy tissue, petoralis muscle pain, mastitis, milk production in lactating women. All these respond well to a regular massage.
One key factor in preserving and promoting healthy breast tissue is the consistent flow of the lymph fluids. The lymphatic system is responsible for the removal of toxins from our body. It serves to remove cellular debris and waste by products of normal cellular function. The lymph carries immune cells for fighting against infection and tissue growth like cancer. To insure a healthy flow of lymph fluids to promote healthy breast tissue regular movements, and regular breast massage are absolutely essential.
Another important factor in the promotion of breast health care is the intake of natural ingredients that help to promote breast health care based on current research on natural hormone balance, systematic detoxification and enhancing immune function. These ingredients should contain:
1.Plant base Estrogen:-help to balance female hormone agent. 2.Anti-oxidants:- doubles as phytoestrogen immune booster, and anti tumor. 3.Phytonutrients:- important disease fighters that seek out and destroy aberrant cell growth. 4.Detoxifying agents:-rids the body of toxins including harmful estrogen.
Our present day busy lifestyle has placed our dietary dependency mostly on junk and fast foods. This is of course unhealthy. Apart from the factors mentioned above there is need to adopt a healthy lifestyle that should also involve, healthy diet, consistent exercise, and stress reduction. These are the essential to basic breast health care.
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August 24- 2010 - All About Women Health - Breast Health

Natural Health - Common Sense For Breast Health
By Marilee Tolen

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I remember learning Anatomy and Physiology when I was studying to become a Registered Nurse. wanted a more thorough understanding of the lymphatic system and felt what we learned was limited. Conventional medicine didn't pay much attention to the importance of the lymphatic system for one's health. I wonder... has this changed?
Lymphatic fluid circulates in tiny vessels similar to veins throughout the body. The fluid (or lymph) is clear, or slightly yellowish, and watery. It comes from the tissues of the body. Lymph helps remove bacteria and carries cells that help fight infection and disease. It's an important part of the immune system.
Lymphatic fluid doesn't circulate well without our help. It doesn't have a pump to move it like the our blood vessels have the heart. Movement of the body is the only way to move lymph. Without regular movement the lymph can become stagnant. Also, tight clothing, such as bras, can press on the vessels and restrict the flow.
This is very abundant in the breast area. There are many lymph nodes under the armpit. These clusters of tissue help protect the body from foreign organisms and cancer cells. Mobilization of lymph can help prevent breast congestion and maybe even cancers. Women often intentionally restrict the movement of their breasts, which is not healthy. Daily self-care should include breast movement. It can be as simple as moving your bra's shoulder strap-up and down. It's common sense.
Cheryl Chapman is a dear friend and holistic nursing colleague. She is also a well-known massage therapist and a breast care advocate. "Phluffing Your Girls" is an adorable expression she coined for this process She recommends moving your breasts like you are fluffing a pillow with your hands.
Here are some of the benefits:
--Reduce breast congestion --Soften breasts --Decrease lumps and cysts from fibrocystic breasts --Move lymph --Bring T-Cells to protect the breasts --Reduce breast tenderness during pregnancy --Enhance breastfeeding --Easier to do a self breast exam --Maintain healthy breast tissue
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August 22- 2010 - All About Women Health - Breast Health

Are All Abnormal Mammograms Breast Cancer?
By Peter Gitundu

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Breast cancer forms inside the tissues of the breast. It is more common in women that it is in men. A self-examination and a mammogram are used to detect the presence of lumps. The lumps are then tested to check if they are cancerous and need to be removed. Treatment involves surgery, drugs and radiation. In addition, there are many different types of breast cancer and the extent of their spread is different. Early detection is very important because, it means that you start receiving treatment early. This helps increase your chances of survival.

Breast cancer is more likely to happen in women who come from families with a history of the disease. It is likely to occur in women over the age of forty and those that have the cancer causing gene. Every woman over the age of forty is required to get a mammogram yearly. Those at a higher risk should consider getting checked before the age of forty. A screen mammogram is able to detect an abnormality before it is big enough to be felt during self-examinations. If a lump is found, then a diagnostic mammogram is done to check whether it is cancerous. Other follow-up tests that could be done to check whether a lump is cancerous include; a needle biopsy, a surgical biopsy or a breast ultra-sound.

Not all lumps or abnormal mammograms are indications of breast cancer. A lump could be benign and non-cancerous. It could be a breast cyst or a denser than normal breast tissue. Another factor that could lead to an abnormal looking mammogram is a previous breast surgery. Further tests after screening mammogram needs to be done as soon as possible. This is done so as to allay the patients fears or so that, treatment can begin.

Abnormal mammogram results can have adverse effects on the lives of the patients, family members and friends. This is because of the uncertainty involved as they wait for the diagnostic, biopsy or ultra sound results. Repeated use of mammograms could result in problems due to radiation exposure. There are also limitations involved with the use of these tests. For example, they do not usually save lives as diagnosis could be made after the cancer has spread to other body parts. In situations where it has not spread, it could still not result in helping save lives.

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August 21- 2010 - All About Women Health - Breast Health

Benefits with Calcium on Breast Health - Are There Any Benefits with Calcium on Breast Health?
By John Gibb

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It has recently been discovered that calcium helps in the fight against breast cancer, and therefore, there are many benefits with calcium on breast health. Calcium and vitamin D both are required to decrease breast densities, consequently reducing the risk of breast cancer.
Women above the age of 40 are not only more likely to become victims of bone disease but also breast cancer. These diseases mainly occur due to nutrient deficiency, particularly calcium and magnesium deficiency. Benefits with calcium on breast health can be seen by consuming calcium supplements on a regular basis.
Postmenopausal women require up to 1500 mg of calcium daily. With this amount, they should also consume adequate quantities of vitamin D to help in maximum absorption of calcium by the bloodstream. Studies have shown that women who eat a balanced diet with at least 1000 mg of calcium and more than 100 IU of vitamin D are at a reduced risk of developing breast cancer, osteoporosis, prolonged depression and PMS.
Calcium is important for maintaining overall health as it contributes to making the immune system strong. It is also required by many other systems of the body to carry out various activities including absorption of other nutrients and proper digestion of food.
If nutrients are not readily absorbed they are useless and are lost through urine. In order to obtain maximum benefits with calcium on breast health, a proper diet along with calcium supplements and regular exercise is necessary. Try to find good-quality calcium supplements available on the market. These supplements are effective and help in overcoming calcium deficiency and also serve to cure many serious complications.
Abnormally low as well as abnormally high levels of calcium in the blood are dangerous for health. Sometimes excess calcium deposits are formed in parts where it is not needed such as tissues in the breasts. This excessive calcium should be controlled by eating a diet composed of all important minerals and vitamins. Inactivity or hyperactivity of the parathyroid glands also causes calcium levels to shoot up.
Always use calcium supplements that have been approved by health specialists and doctors all over the world. If some side effects occur, immediately stop the course of calcium tablets and consult a doctor. Do not consume more than 2500 mg of calcium on a daily basis. Try to divide the dosage into many parts and make a habit of taking calcium tablets right after meals.
For optimal bone and joint health, we have been using a special natural calcium formula and for good reason, this formula is known as Bone Protect We have personally been using this formula for over 3 years with excellent health results.
You can learn more about our product of choice and why we use this product above all other calcium formulas at optimal bone health
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August 19- 2010 - All About Women Health - Breast Health

Pregnancy After Breast Cancer
By Peter Gitundu

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Breast cancer originates from uncontrolled growth of cells in the breast tissue. The disease attacks more women than men. The risk of getting the disease increases with age. A good number of women get it in their thirties and forties. The disease therefore affects women during their child-bearing ages. Doctors now agree that, it is safe for a woman to get pregnant after completing their treatment. However, doctors had for long believed that increased levels of estrogen during pregnancy could result in recurrence. One should never attempt to get pregnant while undergoing treatment. This is because, it raises the chances of the mother succumbing to the disease.

After treatment, one is expected to wait for at least two years before getting pregnant. This period is advised to allow the breast adequate time to heal and also for all toxins in the body to clear. These toxins are usually as a result of the medication one receives during treatment. The period is also used for monitoring the possibility of recurrence. If the disease were to recur, it would most likely happen during this two-year period. Recent studies have shown that getting pregnant after breast cancer treatment increases your chances of survival.

A woman might not conceive after breast cancer treatment. This usually happens if the radiation treatment was done on the ovaries. This could be as a result of the disease spreading to the ovaries. Infertility may also be as a result of some of the chemotherapy treatments. When this happens, the woman is unable to conceive and may have to consider other options such as adoption. Another problem associated with the available treatment options is that they could result in early menopause. This also results in a woman being unable to conceive.

Most of the women who can still conceive after breast cancer treatment suffer from a lot of uncertainty and worry. They worry about passing on the disease to their children. This is an especially difficult time for a woman who comes from a home with a history of the disease. Such women worry about conceiving a child who will late go through the same agony as they did due to the disease. When one is going through such concerns, they need to consult with their doctors who will put their fears to rest. They also need the support of family members who can be relied upon to take care of their children in case they do not survive.

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August 17- 2010 - All About Women Health - Breast Health

Benefits with Calcium on Breast Health - Are There Any Benefits with Calcium on Breast Health?
By John Gibb

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It has recently been discovered that calcium helps in the fight against breast cancer, and therefore, there are many benefits with calcium on breast health. Calcium and vitamin D both are required to decrease breast densities, consequently reducing the risk of breast cancer.
Women above the age of 40 are not only more likely to become victims of bone disease but also breast cancer. These diseases mainly occur due to nutrient deficiency, particularly calcium and magnesium deficiency. Benefits with calcium on breast health can be seen by consuming calcium supplements on a regular basis.
Postmenopausal women require up to 1500 mg of calcium daily. With this amount, they should also consume adequate quantities of vitamin D to help in maximum absorption of calcium by the bloodstream. Studies have shown that women who eat a balanced diet with at least 1000 mg of calcium and more than 100 IU of vitamin D are at a reduced risk of developing breast cancer, osteoporosis, prolonged depression and PMS.
Calcium is important for maintaining overall health as it contributes to making the immune system strong. It is also required by many other systems of the body to carry out various activities including absorption of other nutrients and proper digestion of food.
If nutrients are not readily absorbed they are useless and are lost through urine. In order to obtain maximum benefits with calcium on breast health, a proper diet along with calcium supplements and regular exercise is necessary. Try to find good-quality calcium supplements available on the market. These supplements are effective and help in overcoming calcium deficiency and also serve to cure many serious complications.
Abnormally low as well as abnormally high levels of calcium in the blood are dangerous for health. Sometimes excess calcium deposits are formed in parts where it is not needed such as tissues in the breasts. This excessive calcium should be controlled by eating a diet composed of all important minerals and vitamins. Inactivity or hyperactivity of the parathyroid glands also causes calcium levels to shoot up.
Always use calcium supplements that have been approved by health specialists and doctors all over the world. If some side effects occur, immediately stop the course of calcium tablets and consult a doctor. Do not consume more than 2500 mg of calcium on a daily basis. Try to divide the dosage into many parts and make a habit of taking calcium tablets right after meals.
For optimal bone and joint health, we have been using a special natural calcium formula and for good reason, this formula is known as Bone Protect We have personally been using this formula for over 3 years with excellent health results.
You can learn more about our product of choice and why we use this product above all other calcium formulas at optimal bone health
John Gibb is the manager of a series health websites. His latest addition discusses the calcium formula himself and the editors consume. For more information on calcium, coral calcium, and bone health as a whole, be sure to check out http://www.optimal-bone-health.com

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August 15- 2010 - All About Women Health - Breast Health

Five Easy Things You Can Do Now to Help Prevent Breast Cancer
By Susun Weed

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Rather than focusing on breast cancer, Wise Women choose to concentrate on keeping our breasts healthy through wise lifestyle and dietary choices.

The following tips may amaze you, since the actions and foods they suggest run counter to many alternative views of cancer prevention. They are supported with strong research, however - from the lab, with animals, and in long-term human studies. Thus, each of these tips has a solid scientific basis, unlike the assertions made by those intent on selling you their opinions and products.

Embarking on even one of these suggestions will definitely lower your risk of breast cancer. Using them all is even better.

1. Be more active

Evidence continues to accumulate that a vigorous lifestyle is one of the best ways to cut breast cancer risk. A study of 20,624 Norwegian women found those who exercised or worked out regularly cut their breast cancer risk by 72%. (NEJM, 5/1/1997)

For breast health I walk every day, take a weekly yoga class, and do tai chi twice a week.

2. Eat more unrefined seed foods

All seeds provide phytoestrogens. Women who eat the most phytoestrogenic foods are four times less likely to be diagnosed with breast cancer than those who eat the least. "No study has shown a degree of risk reduction similar to that found for phytoestrogens..." (Lancet, 10/4/1997)

Whole grains such as wheat, rice, corn, kasha, millet, and quinoa are unrefined seed foods. Beans such as lentils, black beans, pinto beans, lima beans, and chickpeas are unrefined seed foods. Nuts including peanuts, walnuts, almonds, and pecans are unrefined seed foods. And edible seeds such as sesame, sunflower, and pumpkin are unrefined seed foods. Fruits and vegetables that are eaten with their seeds - such as strawberries, blueberries, raspberries, kiwi fruit, summer squash, tomatoes, and cucumbers - count as unrefined seed foods. Even seeds used as seasonings count, such as cumin, coriander, caraway, anise, and dill seeds.

For breast health, I have replaced all refined carbohydrates - including white rice and white/unbleached flour products such as pasta, bread, cookies, crackers, pretzels, bagels, donuts, and cakes - with whole grain products.

3. Eat less vegetable oil; increase animal fat, especially from dairy products

"Diets high in corn oil leave animals especially vulnerable to chemically induced cancers" say researchers. (Science News, 6/24/89; 10/2/99) Frightening as this statement is, it is not true only of corn oil but of all vegetable (or seed) oils including those made from soy, sesame, sunflower, cottonseed, flax, and hemp.

If you are dubious about eating more animal fat and dairy products to reduce breast cancer risk, consider this landmark study reported in the Archives of Internal Medicine (1/12/1998). To determine if food affected breast cancer risk. The diets of 61,000 Swedish women between the ages of 40-76 were followed for four years. The results? For every 5 grams (about a teaspoonful) of vegetable oil consumed per day, breast cancer risk increased by 70%. In contrast, for each 10 grams of fat from meat and dairy products in the daily diet, breast cancer risk was decreased by 55%.

Another study, begun in the early 1970s, followed 4,000 Finnish women's diets for 25 years. Results recently released found that those who "drank the most milk had only half the breast cancer risk of those who drank the least."

American researchers agree. According to a report in International Journal of Cancer (2001), women who drank milk as children and continued drinking it as adults had half the rate of breast cancer of non-milk drinkers. (Yes, I do buy organic milk, but the studies used regular supermarket milk.)

Why? Galactose, the primary sugar in milk, slows ovarian production of estradiol, a cancer-promoting hormone. Additionally, milk is rich in CLA (conjugated linoleic acid), a fat known to suppress breast tumors in animals.

For breast health I use yogurt, cheese, milk, butter, and olive oil daily, and eat meat occasionally.

Remember that olive oil is pressed from a fruit, not a seed. Women whose diets are high in olive oil, and who eat meat and dairy products regularly, have the lowest rates of breast cancer in the world. (Journal of the National Cancer Institute, 1/18/1995)

4. Eat less tofu and soy beverage; eat more miso and tamari

While it is true that if you begin eating soy foods as a child and continue throughout puberty the breast tissues you create during your adolescence will be highly resistant to cancer until after menopause. However, if you begin eating unfermented soy (tofu, soy milk, and the like) after puberty, your risk of breast cancer increases. (Science News, 4/24/1999)

The active ingredient in soy - isoflavone - when given to breast cancer cells in petri dishes causes them to grow rapidly. (Extracts of dong quai and licorice have a similar effect.)

Miso and tamari - fermented soy foods - are the exceptions. Both are strongly cancer preventative, no matter when you start eating them. Animal studies have found both miso and tamari highly effective in preventing cancer, even in mice genetically programmed to get breast cancer. And the more you eat, the more you lower your risk of cancer.

For breast health, I use miso and/or tamari every day. I occasionally eat tofu or edemame. I drink no soy milk, and eat no other soy products of any kind.

5. Eat foods rich in antioxidants; avoid supplements of vitamins C and E

A diet that contains plenty of foods rich in antioxidants definitely lowers breast cancer risk. But supplements seem to do the opposite.

Doctors in Stockholm observed that, among breast cancer patients, treatment failures were higher for women taking vitamin E supplements - and the failure rate increased with dose. Studying this effect, researchers found that the anti-cancer benefits of fish oils "disappeared when [we] gave... antioxidant vitamins". In fact, when mice with breast cancer were given vitamin E supplements "the more we gave them, the bigger their tumors grew." The authors conclude that vitamin E supplements "preferentially protect a cancer and even aid its spread." (Science News, 4/29/1995 and 7/15/1995)

Supplements of vitamin C (synthetic ascorbic acid) are poorly used by body tissues. But cancer cells seem to thrive on it. (Cancer Research, 9/15/1999) One new "chemotherapy" links a lethal form of zinc to an ascorbic acid molecule; when the cancer eats the ascorbic acid, the zinc is set free to kill the cancer cell.

For breast health I eat 5-7 servings of dark green and bright red/orange foods daily.

Besides being active, choosing a diet high in phytoestrogens, eating one or more servings of dairy products daily, using miso and tamari regularly, and avoiding vitamin supplements, here are three more things you can do to help prevent breast cancer:

6. Sleep in the dark

Exposure to light at night increases the risk of breast cancer. The Journal of the National Cancer Institute (8/17/2001) reports that chronic suppression of melatonin - an anti-cancer hormone made only in the dark - increases breast cancer risk by at least 36%.

For breast health, be certain there is no light (except from the moon) in the room where you sleep. Not even a night-light. Not the light from a clock. Not the little lights on electronics.

7. Drink red clover blossom infusion

Red clover is a potent anti-cancer herb. It contains ten times more phytoestrogens than soy, and in a more complete form. I have seen it clear in situ cancers and pre-cancerous polyps hundreds of times. Since many breast cancers take 7-10 years to become big enough to be seen on a mammogram, I drink a quart of red clover infusion every week and skip the mammogram.

To prepare the infusion:

• Place one ounce, by weight (about a cup by volume), of dried red clover in a quart canning jar.
• Fill the jar to the top with boiling water and lid tightly.
• Let steep for four hours or overnight.
• Strain and drink.
• Refrigerate excess and drink within 24-36 hours.

For breast health, I drink red clover infusion regularly.

8. Eat seaweed as a vegetable

If the long-lived and cancer-free Japanese have a secret, it is seaweed, not soy. A sprinkling of kelp as a seasoning is nice, and so are nori rolls - but neither does much to prevent cancer. For that we must eat seaweed as a vegetable - at least a half-cup serving per week. Wakame, kombu, kelp, and alaria are especially effective, but sea palm fronds, hijiki, nori, and dulse may be used on occasion.

There is a rich variety of seaweeds available in Chinese grocery stores, health food stores, and by mail.

These eight tips - five easy ones and three more difficult ones - will vastly increase your chances of living to be a wild, wise old woman with healthy breasts. That's the Wise Woman Way the world round.

Legal Disclaimer: This content is not intended to replace conventional medical treatment. Any suggestions made and all herbs listed are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease, condition or symptom. Personal directions and use should be provided by a clinical herbalist or other qualified healthcare practitioner with a specific formula for you. All material contained herein is provided for general information purposes only and should not be considered medical advice or consultation. Contact a reputable healthcare practitioner if you are in need of medical care. Exercise self-empowerment by seeking a second opinion.

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August 13- 2010 - All About Women Health - Breast Health

Beans and Other Foods That Battle Breast Cancer
By Eelynn Lee


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Breast cancer might be a common condition that is often highly treatable, but that doesn't mean preventative measures shouldn't come into play. If risks for developing this disease are high, women are not powerless to fight back. Eating a diet that is rich in beans can make a world of difference by starving this cancer of its food source - the female hormone estrogen.

Since roughly 200,000 new cases are reported in America each year and some 40,000 deaths are attributed to the disease, prevention is an essential step to take. Women who reduce their risks for developing this disease not only improve their chances for avoidance, but they also very often put their bodies into better physical health as a result.

Risks Worth Paying Attention To

While not all women who are at risk for breast cancer develop the disease, many do. There are a variety of risk factors that point to a need to consider prevention by just about every woman on the planet. Some of the more common risk factors include:

• Simply being a woman: While it's true that men can contract this disease, women are much more likely. Just being a woman is a risk factor.
• Age: Women over the age of 60 are at higher risk for developing breast cancer, but younger women are not immune.
• Reproductive history: Women who start their periods before age 12, enter menopause later in life and who do not have children until after the age of 35 are more likely to develop breast cancer than others.
• Family history: There does seem to be a rather strong genetic tie to breast cancer and family medical history. If a strong history of this cancer runs in a family, women are at much greater risk.

Why Beans?

Legumes are often recommended in anti-cancer and overall healthful diets for a variety of reasons. These rich sources of fiber, however, also contain ingredients that make them very useful in preventing cancer. The phytoestrogens contained in certain beans can block the activity of estrogen, which is known to promote breast cancer. While estrogen is a normal, necessary hormone, it does serve as a fuel for cancer growth.

Studies have found that women in countries throughout the Caribbean and also in Mexico are much less likely to develop breast cancer. The low incidence rate has been attributed to the fact that Hispanic women tend to eat twice as many beans as their American counterparts. Typical Hispanic women from these countries eat about three-quarters of a cup of beans six days a week.

The beans that top the list in this study include pinto, black beans and garbanzo beans. It's important to note that soybeans have also been shown to help prevent cancer cell growth.

Other Inhibiting Foods

Beans are not the only foods that have been shown to help prevent the development of cancer in breast. Certain vegetables have been shown to promote better estrogen metabolism. This, in turn, can assist in breast cancer prevention.

Vegetables that are considered cruciferous are generally the best bets for this. The options include cauliflower, broccoli, cabbage and kale.

The link between diet and cancer is one that women should not ignore. Beans may provide a powerful preventative that can help women at high risk avoid this potentially devastating condition.

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August 11- 2010 - All About Women Health - Breast Health

Alternative Breast Cancer Treatment
By Andy Kahn

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Women can think of alternative approaches for prevention and treatment of breast cancer that is outside the conventional approach of chemotherapy, radiation and tamoxifen. Treating breast cancer is a life and death battle and one needs all the help from all the sources. Modern medicine does know what causes cancer and how it can be prevented. But the cancer specialists or oncologists focus only on burning, poisoning and slashing - the slang used to denote radiation, chemotherapy and surgery.

Doctors know that at the end most of the patients will come out mutilated and deformed.

There is nothing much to gain for the physician or the medical industry if they can help you with prevention and milder forms of treatment. The medical industry can make up to 150,000 U.S.$ from a single breast cancer patient. It is in their interest to let the show go on and maintain the status quo.

Why is that modern medicine is not going anywhere in treating this disease? The answer lies basically in the politics of the cancer industry and the industries that create carcinogens. The only way to effectively treat and prevent cancer of the breast is to go outside the norms and approach the issue in a wholesome and holistic manner. The first step would be to stop the massive pollution of this planet with petrochemical pollutants. But the forces that do this are powerful companies and are firmly entrenched. However an organized resistance can tilt the balance. It has been done before by women against the HRT (Hormone replacement therapy) industry successfully.

Women need to educate themselves about carcinogenic pollutants, about breast cancer and inexpensive alternative treatments and do what they can to teach the doctors and the government.

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