Post-Menopausal Women and Osteoporosis You likely know that post-menopausal women are at higher risk of osteoporosis. But it’s not just about diminishing hormone production in an aging body. Do you know: that the bodies of post-menopausal women are more prone to...
Crap: Move it to Lose it!
Do You Eliminate After Each Meal? Have you noticed then when you feed a baby, toddler, dog or cat, they defecate within minutes of eating? Adults are supposed too as well. Our bodies are designed such that when food comes in it creates pressure and triggers...
Smoking and Alcohol Consumption
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...
How Emotional Trauma Triggers Cancer
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...
Two Ways Bras Affect Our Breast Health
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...
Breast Implant Illness
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 -...
Stimulate Lymph Circulation with Exercise
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...
The Prescription Paradox
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...
For a Good Night’s Sleep
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...
Hereditary Risk Factors for Breast Cancer
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...