12 Breast Cancer Prevention Suggestions
Invasive breast cancer is predicted to be identified in 232,340 new cases among women in the United States in 2013, with 2,240 new cases expected in men (yes, men!). Estrogen dominance, or an overabundance of estrogen, is linked to breast cancer. Estrogen dominance has been linked to uterine fibroids, breast cysts, PMS, infertility, headaches, and even prostate cancer in men.
What we eat, drink, breathe, think, and cannot eliminate makes us who we are! While food is unquestionably the best medicine, it can also be the most lethal poison. When physical and mental toxins aren't eliminated properly, they pile up, which can lead to DNA damage and, eventually, cancer.
Some of the most effective breast cancer preventative techniques include:
I. Food always comes first!
Organic fruits, vegetables, nuts, and seeds, as well as healthy fats and oils like avocado and extra virgin olive oil, are high in antioxidants. To receive the most phytonutrient benefit, eat a rainbow of 8-/0 servings of vegetables and fruits every day. Include cruciferous vegetables like broccoli, cauliflower, brussels sprouts, kale, cabbage, and bok choy in your diet, as they include indole-3-carbinol (I3C), a phytonutrient that aids estrogen metabolism.
Keep in mind that sugar is cancer's best friend! It activates cancer genes and promotes cancer cell development. Sugar must be removed from your diet in all forms.
2. Give up smoking.
According to a study published in the Journal of the National Cancer Institute in early 2013, smokers have a 24 percent higher risk of invasive breast cancer than non-smokers, and former smokers had a 13 percent higher risk.
3. Stay away from alcoholic beverages.
Alcohol alters the way estrogen is processed in the body, potentially resulting in estrogen dominance. Women who use alcohol have higher levels of estrogen in their bodies than those who do not.
4. Eat a diet that is low in animal-based foods.
Animal-based products are quite inflammatory and expose the body to a lot of arachidonic acid, which is an inflammatory mediator. Vegetables should make up half of your dish!
5. Maintain a regular exercise routine and develop a yoga practice.
Breast cancer risk is reduced by any quantity of exercise, whether modest or vigorous. Aerobic exercise lowers the risk of breast cancer via altering estrogen metabolism and raising the ratio of "good" (2-hydroxyestrone) to "bad" (lbalpha-hydroxyestrone) estrogens in our bodies.
The endocrine system, and hence our hormones, are balanced and regulated by yoga. It also strengthens the immune system while stimulating lymph flow, which is critical for the removal of toxins from the breast and lymph nodes in the axilla (arm pit).
6. Perform breast self-examinations and massages on a regular basis.
They could save your life! At your yearly physicals, get a clinical breast exam and, if necessary, a mammography.
7. Maintain a healthy body composition and body fat percentage.
Obesity and visceral adipose tissue (VAT, or fat around your abdominal organs) are both exceedingly inflammatory! Find a Functional Medicine practitioner who is trained in First Line Therapy Therapeutic Lifestyle Change, a unique method designed to minimize our body's fat factory.
8. Address any other inflammatory issues in your body.
It's critical to get tested for food sensitivities and eliminate all things from your diet that you might be allergic to or sensitive to. Check for chronic infections in the gut, mouth, and sinuses, and treat them if necessary.
Remember that infection makes the immune system less effective in its task, and an ineffective immune system leads to cancer cell development.
9. Stay away from toxins.
Inflammatory foods that are high in trans fats, artificial coloring, and preservatives are examples of these.
Pesticides and insecticides, as well as household cleaning products.
Plastics containing BPA that can be used to store food and water.
Perfumes and personal care products may contain homone-disrupting compounds like as pthalates and paragons.
l0. At each meal, consume a high-quality protein.
To function properly, your body need vital amino acids at every stage. Consult your doctor about getting a full stool analysis, which will reveal whether the protein you're eating is being digested and absorbed properly.
11.Meditation, breath control, and emotional liberation exercises help to balance the mind, body, and emotions.
Here are a few pointers to consider.
1.Every day, meditate.
2.Stretch and do yogic breathing exercises.
3.Every day, practice forgiveness!
4.Jourmal before bedtime to cleanse the thoughts.
12. Your best friend is sleep!
In August 2012, a study found a link between lack of sleep and the development of aggressive forms of breast cancer in women.
If you're having trouble sleeping, work with your doctor to figure out what's causing the problem and how to fix it.
Using medications is not the solution!
I hope I've instilled in you the belief that you can make a difference in the fight against breast cancer.
I will be delighted to hear from you.
Thank you very much.