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  • What is Inflammatory Breast Cancer?

    What is Inflammatory Breast Cancer?

    An Inflammatory Breast Cancer (IBC) diagnosis can be scary. But just like any other forms of breast cancer, remember that IBC is not an automatic death sentence. The most important thing you can do if you suspect you may have IBC is to know all of your options before you decide on a course of…

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  • Why Consider Bioidentical Hormone Replacement Therapy?

    Why Consider Bioidentical Hormone Replacement Therapy?

    Over the years I have seen a pattern emerge again and again: estrogen dominance and not enough natural progesterone to balance this out. Estrogen dominance can lead to issues like Poly Cystic Ovaries Syndrome, Endometriosis, and potentially Breast Cancer. It can also lead to premature aging. There is a solution, however. You can use plant-based Bioidentical Hormone…

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  • Iodine and Breast Health: What is the Connection?

    Iodine and Breast Health: What is the Connection?

    Iodine is needed for creating thyroid hormone but there is a lot more to this essential mineral than this. A 2016 study conducted at University of Michigan found that 13% of all U.S. women have low iodine levels. This means that over 20 million American women are at risk for both thyroid imbalance and Breast…

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  • Know the Risks about Molds and Cancer

    Know the Risks about Molds and Cancer

    Of all the toxic substances that may lead to cancer, mold is one of the sneakiest and, unfortunately, also one of the most insidious. If you are just learning about the “silent sickness” that mycotoxin exposure can cause, this brief primer will get you started. In addition, be sure to tune in to the “Know…

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  • Easy Ways to Keep Your Lymphatic System Moving

    Easy Ways to Keep Your Lymphatic System Moving

    The lymphatic system is one of the major ways that the body has for eliminating toxins. Even if you have had lymph nodes removed, there are still MANY ways that you can make sure that it is functioning well and working properly. Knowledge about how to do this is of utmost importance whether you are…

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  • No More Guessing About “Other Ingredients”

    No More Guessing About “Other Ingredients”

    Ever wonder what those “other ingredients” listed on your cleaning products were?  Well now, you will get to know and make an informed decision about bringing toxic products into your home. California is setting the example On October 15, 2017, California Governor Jerry Brown signed into law the Cleaning Products Right to Know Act (SB…

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  • Can High Iron Increase Your Breast Cancer Risk?

    Can High Iron Increase Your Breast Cancer Risk?

    In a recent blog, I spoke about mTOR pathways and their connection to cancer. According to Dr. Mercola’s latest book, Fat for Fuel, limiting protein intake is a natural way to down-regulate the activity of mTOR pathways and thus lower your risk of tumor growth. But keeping mTOR pathways at bay isn’t the only way that…

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  • Life After Mastectomy Part 2: Three Options Besides Reconstructive Surgery

    Life After Mastectomy Part 2: Three Options Besides Reconstructive Surgery

    Last week I shared some pretty daunting news about the risks of reconstructive surgery for mastectomy, including the possible harms of both silicone and saline implants as well as the risks of the actual surgery. Reconstructive surgery is not the only option after mastectomy, however. Here are three other options if you are considering the…

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  • Are Insect Repellents that Contain DEET Safe?

    Are Insect Repellents that Contain DEET Safe?

    In some parts of the country, this has been called “the year of the mosquito.” Wet spring weather and other factors have made the bugs come out in droves this summer. And then there is the mass hysteria over cases of Zika, West Nile, and Lyme disease, which, at least according to conventional media, have…

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  • Heart Health and Breast Health Part 2

    Heart Health and Breast Health Part 2

    In Part 1 of Heart Health and Breast Health, I spoke about the emerging field of neuro-cardiology, which is the study of how the heart and the brain communicate with one another. Remember that science now knows that it is the heart which actually sends more cellular and chemical signals to the brain than the…

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