Experts on Breast Cancer & Cancer Prevention
Women's Health: Breast Lumps, Cancer & Self-Exam
© by American Institute for Preventive Medicine Feeling a lump or lumps in your breast(s) can be scary. For a lot of women, the first thought is cancer. The good news is that most breast lumps, 80-90%, are not cancerous. They are usually benign tumors or cysts that do not invade Click here for the full article |
Women, You Can Prevent Cancer
© by John Collins N.D. A look at the cancer statistics published by the American Cancer Society reveals good news and bad. First, the bad news: in the past 30 years, women have broken all previous records for deaths due tolung cancer, with a 440% increase since 1960! Click here for the full article |
Fiber, Fat and Breast Cancer Prevention
© by Sally LaMont N.D. One of our roles as Naturopathic physicians is to educate and assist you in making the dietary improvements that will prevent many chronic, degenerative diseases. The mounting evidence that dietary fat and fiber intake influences your risk of developing breast cancer makes these changes even more critical. In a recent study, increasing fiber content in the diet from 15 to 30 grams per day reduced blood estrogen levels, one of the variables in the development of breast cancer. Click here for the full article |
Revisiting Accepted Wisdom in the Management of Breast Cancer - Part 1
© by Harriet Beinfield L.Ac. Standards of medical practice are established by well-intentioned authorities first and, ideally, validated by science later. At this moment, Sally's head is covered in peach fuzz, though her chemotherapy ended 4 months ago. Sally joined the 184,000 women last year to be diagnosed with breast cancer Click here for the full article |
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Women's Nutrition Detective | Easy Ways to Prevent Stroke |  Three weeks before her 55th birthday, my friend Lindy had a stroke. As a result, I wanted to know what causes some young women to have strokes and what risk factors exist for women of any age. Through my... more |
Fabulous Functional Foods | Coconut Milk-Watermelon Shake |  Danish chef Oscar Umahro Cadogan has created this watermelon shake that makes a tasty and nutritious alternative to a regular milkshake on a hot summer day. Watermelon is considered very "cooling" in... more |
The Nut Gourmet | Apple Date-Nut Pie |  Because apples are in abundance all year long, this dessert can be enjoyed at any time. However, it’s especially appreciated during the holidays when you want a dessert that’s truly memorable. A holiday... more |
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