Tagged as Breast Cancer

Breast Cancer- is the most common cancer for women, and  it is a complex disease with many contributing factors. Even those with a genetic predisposition for cancer can reduce their risk of acquiring the disease, as well as other cancers, through -the foods they choose to eat. This is an important point that is often lost in the conversation about cancer. "Your dietary decisions – what you have for...
April 14, 2022
The immune system is the control center of different organs, cells, and tissues that work together to keep the body healthy. Its primary function is to defend the body from diseases and infections. This is why when the body develops cancer, the immune system plays an essential role. The use of immunotherapy over the past few decades has seen great strides, specifically in the cancer community. Read...
March 28, 2022
Menopause is a rite of passage, like the first period, so why does society condition us to view it as more of an affliction than anything else? It might not be all sunshine and roses, but menopause has a lot to offer. Check out these cool benefits to look forward to: - Menopause isn’t all hot flashes and belly fat. Beyond finally freeing us from that monthly cycle of ups and downs, menopause can make...
March 24, 2022
How much do we know about our personal health risks? While overall health can vary greatly between people, women are at particular risk for 5 serious health conditions. Luckily, there are proactive steps we can take to reduce our chances of joining their statistics. Women are at particular risk for heart disease, breast cancer, lung disease, Alzheimer’s disease, and complications from diabetes. By...
February 20, 2022
A - new study - of 239 breast tissue biopsies report a 3.1 times higher presence of a common cattle virus (BLV) in the cancerous vs. noncancerous tissues. The CDC (centers for disease control) states that this extremely common cattle virus, ‘Bovine Leukemia Virus’ (BLV) is prevalent in “ - 38% of beef herds, 84% of all dairy herds, and 100% of large-scale dairy operation herds worldwide.” - See full...
October 13, 2021
Cancer remains the second-leading cause of death in the United States, according to -the CDC-, overshadowed only by heart disease. We lose nearly 600,000 people each year to this mysterious and devastating cluster of diseases. But there may be hope on the horizon as, despite the high figure, cancer deaths have been on a steady decline. We have a few different shifts to thank for the positive turn,...
July 27, 2021
We’re learning more and more about the roles different bacteria can play in human health, even beyond the infections some of them can cause. Our -microbiomes-, or the cultures of bacteria and other microbes that live in and on our bodies, can affect multiple aspects of both our physical and mental well-being. But many of us may not know that imbalances of some bacteria could even be responsible for...
May 26, 2021
Breast health matters, but many women aren’t sure, beyond mammograms, what they really need to be doing to protect themselves. It turns out, though, that besides getting regular mammograms, we can do several important things to improve and monitor the health of our breasts. 1. If You Smoke, Quit - There are several health benefits to quitting smoking, but one of them may be a reduction in the risk...
March 22, 2021
Those lucky few who’ve never experienced hot flashes have one more reason to celebrate. They might also be less likely to develop breast cancer. But are hot flashes actually warning signs of future illness, or might they point to issues that are far more immediate? - Women who experience severe hot flashes are at higher risk of developing breast cancer. This may be due to higher estrogen levels before...
February 5, 2021
Should I Eat Soy? - Confusion surrounds soy and soy products. Are they healthful or harmful? Let’s examine the myths and facts surrounding soy. Not a Magic Pill or a Poison; Just a Bean - Compared to other beans, soybeans are unique, possessing a different macronutrient composition. They are higher in protein and fat and lower in carbohydrate than other beans. Soybeans come in a variety of different...
August 10, 2020