7 Essentials Archives - Page 6 of 12 - Breast Cancer Conqueror

Why Broccoli Sprouts Can Give You Peace of Mind

January 28, 2019

There is 1 food that I make sure I get plenty of every day, and that is food from the cruciferous family. Why? Because the nutrients in these vegetables are designed to destroy breast cancer cells and breast cancer stem cells. One of these nutrients is called sulforaphane. For over the last twenty years, research has…

EMF Update Part 2: Is SMART Technology Really Smart?

January 21, 2019

Last week, we dove into the new world of 5G. In part two, we take a look at how new “smart home” technologies utilize 5G and Wi-Fi and how this may affect you. Most importantly, we will look at what YOU can do to protect yourself and your family from increasingly higher EMF/RF levels. What…

2019 EMF Update Part I: 4G, 5G and New Risks

January 14, 2019

I haven’t done an update on EMFs since 2017. Since things change SO MUCH when it comes to technology, I thought it was time we got caught up on EMFs with a two-part series. The “bad” news is that there are more studies than ever that link 4G and 5G cellphone technology to serious health…

What is Your Dietary Inflammation Index Score?

January 7, 2019

Most people associate inflammation with what the body does when it heals a wound. It is a normal, and healthy, response to tissue damage and toxins. Chronic inflammation, on the other hand, is a precursor to almost every disease, including breast cancer. How can you tell if YOUR diet is setting you up for disease?…

Could Your Hormones Be Affecting Your Sleep?

December 31, 2018

Did you know that lack of sleep can affect your genes? According to a study conducted by Surrey University in England in 2013, just a week of burning the candle at both ends can alter hundreds of otherwise normal DNA expressions in your body and also speed up the growth of cancer cells. The good…

Calcium Breakthroughs: What Works?

December 24, 2018

In my previous blogs about calcium, I talked about the cancer-protecting P53 gene and how the right kind of Calcium can prevent it from mutating into a cancer-promoting gene. I also discussed other ways in which calcium helps to can maintain alkaline pH levels and shared a little about a new breakthrough called SAC. In…

The Connection Between Dioxins and BRCA (And What You Can Do About It)

December 16, 2018

Dioxins are dangerous environmental chemicals and they are everywhere. Since the 1920’s they have been showing up in the food that we eat, and especially in animal products such as dairy. Now researchers are connecting dioxins to BRCA gene mutations and higher risk for breast cancer. Knowledge really is power when it comes to how to…

Is SIBO Compromising Your Gut Health?

December 11, 2018

Do you suffer from bloating and gas, nausea, fatigue, joint pain, skin issues, unruly carb cravings, mood swings and maybe even depression? Are you still searching for an answer and feel like you have reached a dead-end? If so, there is one more thing you may consider. You may be suffering from a GI condition…

Organic, Sugar-Free Wines That You Can Enjoy

November 5, 2018

I am French and I must admit that I do enjoy a good quality glass of wine or bubbly on occasion. But with all the chemicals found in commercial wines, it is difficult to find a clean wine that is not harmful to your health, contains low sulfites, no additives and practically zero sugar per…

Why Monitor C-Reactive Protein Levels?

October 30, 2018

There is a protein produced by the body that correlates directly with cancer risk. It is called C-reactive protein, or CRP, and there is also a simple blood test you can take to determine if your levels are elevated. Periodic testing for CRP is extremely important on the Healthy Breast journey and is a great…

EMDR and Cancer Trauma: A Tool To Support Healing

October 21, 2018

The relationship between trauma and cancer can go both ways. Trauma can be a long-time foundational stressor which kicks in the cancer process. Other times, a cancer diagnosis can create its own trauma. A well-established psychological tool called EMDR (eye movement desensitization and reprocessing) Therapy has been shown by several studies to help ease cancer…

Studies Show: Adrenaline Sparks Breast Cancer Growth

October 15, 2018

One of the major changes that occurs when a person suffers from chronic stress is too much adrenaline and cortisol in the system. Now research has discovered a direct link between adrenaline and Breast Cancer. Adrenaline and the Fight or Flight Response Adrenaline, also known as epinephrine, is a hormone that is produced by the…