Although it may come as a surprise to many women, underwire bras may increase the risk of developing breast cancer. While bras can hinder optimal breast health by restricting lymph flow and attracting electrical pollution, we can easily manage the risk with a few...
Please Be Aware and Share: "there is no such thing as a safe (breast) implant." From Susan E. Kolb MD, author of the book “The Naked Truth About Breast Implants: From Harm to Healing." There are many significant health consequences associated with breast implants -...
The by-product of exercise, sweating, enables toxins and waste products to leave the body through the sweat glands. In addition, exercise helps to move and clear the lymphatic system. Unlike the circulation system which has its own pump called the heart, the lymphatic...
You likely know that many drugs and prescription medications come with side-effects. But do you know that using them increase our cancer risk when used for extended periods of time? For instance, beta-blockers that treat high blood pressure also suppress melatonin...
While adequate sleep is crucial for our health and well-being, one in three Americans are lacking. Let’s explore some of the issues and solutions for a good night’s sleep. Sleep is Essential Nearly every system in the body is dependent upon deep sleep for recovery and...
Warning from the CDC: Experiencing stress, isolation, loss, or systemic social inequities is harmful to the health of Americans. Improving emotional well-being, social connectedness, and resiliency... is critical to population health. Emotional Trauma and Breast...
It’s no surprise that smoking and drinking impact our breast and overall health. But you may be surprised to learn why. Cancer Causing Compounds Commercial cigarettes, grown with chemical fertilizers, can contain not only organochlorines, but also two radioactive...
Have you heard of hereditary risk or genetic predisposition? You might be surprised to learn that hereditary risk is one of the most over-estimated risk factors by women. Studies indicate that only 5-10% of cancers are linked to inherited genes, meaning that they...
Learn how to improve lymph flow to reduce inflammation in the body and accompanying health risks.
Learn how to reduce inflammation and the risk of disease by addressing the sources of inflammation, both external and internal to the body.
Part 1 of 3 in our Series on Lymphatic Inflammation Part 1. What is the Lymphatic System? The lymphatic system is an amazing network of organs, fluids, nodules and nodes, glands, vessels and ducts that help rid the body of toxins, waste and other unwanted...
Many men and women are afraid that they are doomed to cancer if their family members have been diagnosed. For example, we are led to believe that if our parents or their siblings had breast or colon cancer, then we are more likely to be diagnosed as well. But fears...