It’s all about food… and it happens to be one of my favourite subjects. Let’s face it, there is no other activity that we do more frequently in our life than eating. I don’t think that anyone has any doubts that we become what we eat. According to the World Health Organization and many other… Continue reading Ten Ways in Ten Days to Prevent Breast Cancer – Day 2
Let’s get to the heart of the matter – stress and emotional trauma play a major role in most health conditions. Breast cancer, of course, is no exception. Keep in mind that stress, or even perceived stress, puts your body into a fight or flight response. This state is under the control of our autonomic… Continue reading Ten Ways in Ten Days to Prevent Breast Cancer – Day 3
I’ll make a bold statement: low functioning thyroid gland, or what is known as hypothyroid condition, usually precedes most breast conditions. By correcting this problem as early as your first symptoms develop, you will decrease your risk of developing breast cancer and improve your breast health. Women are more likely to develop thyroid disease than… Continue reading Ten Ways in Ten Days to Prevent Breast Cancer – Day 4
This year close to 250,000 women in North America will die from breast cancer. This is not just a mere number; these are our mothers, spouses, sisters and daughters that are afflicted by this disease. Despite all of the efforts to reduce this tragedy, more and more women and their families are affected by breast… Continue reading Ten Ways in Ten Days to Prevent Breast Cancer – Day 5
Many people know that October is touted as “breast cancer awareness month.” However, if we really want to make a significant difference in breast cancer statistics we should be emphasizing breast cancer prevention and not just in October but every month of the year. Here is a simple and effective way to significantly reduce your risk. And,… Continue reading Ten Ways in Ten Days to Prevent Breast Cancer – Day 6
Avoid and limit your exposure to Xeno-Estrogens. What are Xeno-Estrogens? The word Xeno is derived from the Greek word – meaning foreign. These are chemicals and industrial pollutants that mimic the effects of estrogen on your body. Your body has many estrogen cell-receptor sites that operate like a lock and key mechanism. When your own estrogen… Continue reading Ten Ways in Ten Days to Prevent Breast Cancer – Day 7
Avoid (HRT) Hormone Replacement Therapy. HRT increases the risk of Breast Cancer. In 2002, a huge double blind placebo study called “Women’s Health Initiative” sponsored by the World Health Organization (WHO) was stopped early because it was proven during the study that HRT causes breast cancer. Natural Bio-identical hormones on the other hand are safe.… Continue reading Ten Ways in Ten Days to Prevent Breast Cancer – Day 8
When was the last time your doctor asked you about your dental health? Despite multiple research studies that link root-canal treated teeth to cancer and other chronic disease, the majority of people, and sadly even health care professionals, do not pay enough attention to dental health. When it comes to the root canal procedure, the… Continue reading Ten Ways in Ten Days to Prevent Breast Cancer – Day 9
The great endocrinologist Dr. Hans Selye stated that ‘“Disease is the body’s inability to deal with mental, emotional or physical stress.” Stress and trauma play a major role in most health conditions. Breast cancer, of course, is no exception. There are different sources and different types of stress. Simply, for the purpose of this article,… Continue reading The Connection Between Stress, Your Thoughts and Illness
Dr. Michael Gershon wrote a book about the gastrointestinal system called The Second Brain. I tend to see it the same way. The gastrointestinal tract as an organ is really so important that it has its own nervous system. It’s amazing to discover that there are a hundred million neurons in the gut––more than in the… Continue reading The Road to Health is Paved With Good Intestines
