Posts Tagged "breast cancer"

Beauty AND Health: 5 Cancer Causing Personal Care Products To Avoid 

Posted on Aug 31, 2014 in Research

Looking great shouldn’t endanger your health.  Yet, cosmetic companies can (and do!) put almost any ingredient in their products. Our shampoos. sunscreens, and cosmetics often contain dangerous cancer-causing ingredients. And, research shows that what goes on the skin gets into the blood. These 5 common ingredients disrupt the functions of estrogen, testosterone, and thyroid hormone. This increase the risk of breast, prostate, colon, ovarian, and thyroid cancer. Avoid these 5 toxic ingredients: Parabens: These are added to lotions, creams, and cosmetics as preservatives. When applied...

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Cancer Fighting Recipe: Apple Pie Smoothie

Posted on Nov 12, 2013 in Research

APPLE PIE SMOOTHIE INGREDIENTS 5 raw almonds 1 red apple 1 banana 3/4 cup Greek yogurt. (If you’re vegan, substitute coconut yogurt.) 1/2 cup dairy, almond, hemp, or hazelnut milk 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon. Saigon cinnamon has a richer flavor. Optional add-ins: scoop of neutral-tasting protein powder (e.g. whey or egg), 1 Tbsp of hemp seed or golden flax seed, 1 Tbsp bee pollen, 1 TBSP coconut oil. DIRECTIONS Place all ingredients in a blender. (Depending on how powerful your blender is, you may need to chop the apple and almonds into small pieces before blending.) Blend on medium-high for...

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6 Simple Steps to Detoxing Your Kitchen

Posted on Oct 31, 2013 in Introduction to Integrative Oncology

Did you know chemical toxins are sneaking into your body on a daily basis—even if you’re living a super healthy lifestyle? It’s true. Toxins piggyback on the products you buy and use everyday: household cleaners, soaps, lotions, detergent…they ride in on the soles of your shoes, hide in your food packaging, and even in the food itself! What kind of toxins are we talking about? Bisphenol-A (BPA): A synthetic estrogen found in plastics and canned foods (and in 95% of people tested by the CDC). BPA is a synthetic estrogen, capable of blocking or mimicking the role of natural estrogen in...

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Vitamins Lower Risk of Breast Cancer Death

Posted on Oct 31, 2013 in Research

Postmenopausal breast cancer survivors live longer if they take a multivitamin with minerals, according to the Women’s Health Initiative study. Women taking a multivitamin with minerals had a 30% lower risk of dying from breast cancer.

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Out Walk Breast Cancer

Posted on Oct 31, 2013 in Research

Active women have a 25% lower risk of breast cancer than inactive women, according to the American Cancer Society. Walking at least an hour a day decreased breast cancer risk by 14%, while the most active women had a 25% reduced risk. Small changes can make a big difference. Here are a few easy ways to get moving: Park on the far side of the lot at the office or when running errands. Take a walking meeting Play with your kids at the park Walk the dog, or even walk a neighbor’s dog.

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