| October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. | | | | * eat more raw fruits and veggies (at least 5 a |
| Breast cancer begins when malignant cells develop | | | | day). Especially, cruciferous veggies like; cabbage, |
| in the tissue of the breast. The mere thought of | | | | broccoli, kale, and brussel sprouts. Studies have |
| breast cancer is every woman's nightmare. It is | | | | shown that they may help stop the growth of |
| the one area, we as women, can all come | | | | breast cancer cells |
| together and help each other stay informed. While | | | | * eat or drink acai juice (product can be found |
| there is no cure...yet. There are ways that we | | | | here) may help prevent cancer. A University of |
| may be able to decrease our chances of getting | | | | Florida Study showed that it can kill cancer cells. |
| breast cancer. I have tried to avoid rumors and | | | | (see article here) |
| wives tails in this breast cancer prevention | | | | * limit red meats and processed meats in your |
| article....that is why you will not see the bra, | | | | diet |
| antiperspirant and other UNPROVEN rumors in this | | | | * get plenty of vitamin D (fortified milk, yogurt |
| article. | | | | and cheese) |
| Please note...I do not under ANY circumstances | | | | * eat more curcumin. Curcumin is found in |
| claim that these tips WILL prevent breast cancer. | | | | turmeric and curry powder. It may be able to |
| I am simply saying that these tips have been | | | | help protect against breast cancer tumor |
| shown that they MAY help prevent breast cancer. | | | | development |
| Tips to Avoid and/or Catch Breast Cancer Early. | | | | * limit refined sugars |
| Early detection is key to surviving breast cancer if | | | | * avoid using post-menopausal hormone therapy |
| it is your cross to bear. So, PLEASE perform a | | | | (PHT) |
| weekly/monthly self breast exam (see directions | | | | * drink more teas, especially green tea may |
| below). Go for a yearly breast exam and regular | | | | decrease your risk of developing breast cancer |
| mammograms after age 50. These simple steps | | | | The above tips are all great tips to maintaining a |
| can make a world of difference! | | | | healthy lifestyle apart from breast cancer. |
| Other things that may help prevent breast cancer | | | | However, they also MAY be able to help us avoid |
| all together... | | | | this horrible disease all together. |
| * limit alcohol | | | | My people are destroyed for lack of knowledge; |
| * exercise at least 30 minutes a day/5 days a | | | | because you have rejected knowledge... - Hosea |
| week | | | | 4:6a |
| * stay at a healthy wait and avoid obesity | | | | Ladies, stay aware and be informed. |
| * maintain a low fat diet | | | | |