Brand new research on breast cancer prevention presents strong evidence that simple lifestyle changes, like diet and healthy weight management, can significantly reduce risk, which is great news when the worldwide incidence of breast cancer has increased by more than 20% since 2008. So what do you need to do to decrease your risk?
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I’ve received several questions lately about estrogen’s role in breast cancer. Estrogen-receptor (ER) positive breast cancer is on the rise, as is environmental exposure to xenoestrogens, which are estrogen-like compounds that exist in our environment. So how do you decrease your risk?
If you suffer from heavy, painful periods, bloating, and mood swings around your period, you may have a condition called estrogen dominance. Estrogen dominance is more common than you would think, and it’s part of the reason that young women … Continue reading
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The hormonal decline that occurs with menopause causes uncomfortable symptoms that lead many women to seek relief. Relief is rumored to exist with a steady soy diet or acupuncture, but hormone replacement therapy (HRT) is known as the most effective. … Continue reading
I was at a conference last weekend where prevention of breast cancer was discussed at length. Although breast cancer awareness month is over, we need to prevent breast cancer all year long. Here are some tips. 1. Stop eating … Continue reading