Read more about the article 50% of Women Affected by New Breast Density Law
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50% of Women Affected by New Breast Density Law

A new Breast Density Law took effect January 1 in North Carolina. Our state is the 12th state in the nation to pass such a law and the FDA is considering a regulatory amendment to address breast density reporting nationwide. What are dense breasts? Breasts are made up of different types of tissue: fatty, fibrous, and glandular. Fibrous and glandular tissues show up white…

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January 14, 2014
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“Act Pink” for Prevention

As Breast Cancer Awareness month draws to a close, women who want more proactive, preventive information may feel overwhelmed and annoyed with all the pink commercialism.  The color pink and the "pink ribbon" adorning products and services signifies "sisterhood" in the "fight" against breast cancer, "survivorship" of breast cancer and the never-ending quest to find a "cure" for breast cancer.…

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October 30, 2013
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Flaxseed is a Breast Health Superfood

In addition to being good for overall health, flaxseed, also known as linseed, is one of the top foods for good breast health.   As the best vegetarian source of the omega-3 fatty acid ALA, both flaxseed and flax oil protect every body system because they are anti-inflammatory.  High in fiber, flax is an ancient whole grain that promotes regularity and…

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August 3, 2013
Breast Health

Women Need to Detox Their Breasts Regularly

Most of us are familiar with or have heard about detoxing/cleansing and why we need to detox/cleanse our bodies or vital organs like the liver and colon.  Women may not know that they need to regularly detox/cleanse their breasts and that there are simple ways to do so. Toxins accumulate in fatty tissue and all women’s breasts regardless of their…

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August 3, 2013
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Environmental Risks for Breast Cancer

When I talk about seeking the truth for yourself about preventing breast cancer, being aware of environmental risks is crucial. Silent Spring Institute is a non-profit organization dedicated to researching the risks and making sure research findings are communicated. In this article the Executive Director of SSI talks about the latest findings that were overlooked by mainstream media. Please read…

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August 3, 2013
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What is DIM?

Diindolylmethane (DIM) is an indole, a plant compound with health promoting properties, found in cruciferous vegetables.  As a phytonutrient (nutrient from a plant), DIM promotes healthy estrogen metabolism. By consuming cruciferous vegetables and/or taking DIM supplements, estrogen is broken down into its beneficial or good estrogen metabolites, known as 2-hydroxy estrogens.  As it increases the good estrogen metabolites, it also reduces the bad estrogen metabolites,…

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August 3, 2013
Breast Health

Which Vegetables Help Us Prevent Breast Cancer?

In honor of Food Day today sponsored by the Center for Science in the Public Interest, I am going to begin my blogging about preventing breast cancer by writing about the type of vegetables we should be eating every day.  Some people may know that vegetables from the Brassica family like broccoli, cabbage, brussel sprouts and cauliflower are cruciferous vegetables.  Most…

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August 3, 2013