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  • Does Insulin Resistance Affect Your Breasts?

    Does Insulin Resistance Affect Your Breasts?

    By now you probably know that having diabetes significantly raises your risk of Breast Cancer  But did you know that insulin resistance, or metabolic syndrome, may not only put you at risk for Type 2 diabetes but for Breast Cancer as well? The Direct Connection Between Insulin Resistance and Breast Cancer Insulin resistance happens when the…

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  • Dense Breasts and Breast Cancer: Is There a Link?

    Dense Breasts and Breast Cancer: Is There a Link?

    In 2003, Dr. Nancy M. Cappello got her regular mammogram, and a clean bill of health. But six weeks later, her doctor felt a lump in her breast during a physical exam. Another mammogram did not see the lump, but a subsequent ultrasound did. Cappello was shocked to discover that she had stage 3C Breast…

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  • How Safe Is Your Sunscreen? Get the Facts Before You Apply!

    How Safe Is Your Sunscreen? Get the Facts Before You Apply!

    What you eat can be your best medicine, or your worst poison– and that goes for what you “eat” through your skin as well. As we come into the warmer seasons, it is important to make wise choices regarding the sunscreen you choose for yourself and your family. Mass media has instilled fear of the…

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  • How is Your Heart Health Connected to Your Breast Health?

    How is Your Heart Health Connected to Your Breast Health?

    February is Hearth Month. Cardiovascular disease is the number one killer in the US. At the same time, breast cancer is the most common cancer among modern women. It is time we started looking at the factors that link these two biggest lifestyle-related diseases. The connections are crystal clear and so are the ways YOU…

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  • 5 Action Steps to Support Healthy Breasts

    5 Action Steps to Support Healthy Breasts

    Even if you have been on a Healthy Breast Journey for a while, it is good to remind yourself about the simple things you can do to prevent Breast Cancer and Breast Cancer re-occurrence. These FIVE SIMPLE ACTIONS are simple yet powerful! The 5 MUST DO’s for Breast Cancer Prevention #1 Get Early Detection Blood…

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  • Why Broccoli Sprouts Can Give You Peace of Mind

    Why Broccoli Sprouts Can Give You Peace of Mind

    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…

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  • What is Your Dietary Inflammation Index Score?

    What is Your Dietary Inflammation Index Score?

    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?…

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  • Calcium Breakthroughs: What Works?

    Calcium Breakthroughs: What Works?

    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…

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

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

    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…

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  • Is SIBO Compromising Your Gut Health?

    Is SIBO Compromising Your Gut Health?

    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…

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  • Organic, Sugar-Free Wines That You Can Enjoy

    Organic, Sugar-Free Wines That You Can Enjoy

    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…

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  • Why Monitor C-Reactive Protein Levels?

    Why Monitor C-Reactive Protein Levels?

    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…

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