“Abody, a system that repairs wounds, renews bone and most important, corrects “mistakes” that creep into our DNA blueprint that, if uncorrected, could result in cancer or other chronic diseases.”– Dr. Andrew Weil

Current studies and research have identified the following NEW risk factors (continuation of Part 11) :

INACTIVITY. More women and girls are physically inactive. Modern life limits our physical activity, with long working hours, sitting in front of the T.V., surfing the web, and driving to most places. Many of us do not exercise enough to be healthy. Regular exercise can help lower the risk of breast cancer in a number of ways. It helps manage our weight by burning more calories, limit food cravings, and regulate hormone and blood sugar levels that can trigger extra cell activity. Regular exercise can also help postpone the onset of puberty in some girls.

CHRONIC STRESS. Modern life is exhausting. In developing countries like the Philippines, women carry a heavy burden in families, relationships, household work and career. All these activities extend our days, shorten our nights, and wear us down. Our women also experience physical, verbal abuse, and sexual harassments. Women who experience chronic stress may be at an increased risk of suffering from breast cancer. The problem lies in prolonged, persistent stress, which subjects the body to a continuous state of stress responses and compromises health.
Many risk factors for breast cancer can be reduced by almost 85%. Of course, there are risks that we cannot change: our past, family history, aging and genetic makeup. But regardless of these factors, our bodies have a great capacity to repair, regenerate and rebound.

The diet and lifestyle changes that we make today lower our risk tomorrow. All of us need to take steps to reduce the risk of breast cancer, both for ourselves and our daughters. Women who are more prone to breast cancer, such as those with family history or a known genetic mutation, need to be extra careful to limit any additional risks. Once we understand the underlying causes of breast cancer and what to do to correct those causes, we can take effective action to decrease breast cancer risk.

Preventing and controlling breast cancer demands mindset and socio-cultural changes, primarily in the area of food taste and habits. The bottom line of “Prevention and Control” is value innovation, demanding new sets of values. It is a choice, your choice.

 

(1) EARLY DETECTION

 

BREAST SELF-EXAM (BSE) is your first line of defense against breast cancer. A monthly BSE is one of the most important health habits you can acquire. Since most breast lumps are discovered by the woman herself, it becomes clear that routine BSEs can play a key role in early detection of breast cancer. Do not forget, most breast lumps are not cancerous. Many normal breasts feel lumpy, so it is important for each woman to become familiar with the structure of her own breasts. This way, she will be able to recognize any unusual changes that may occur in how her breasts look or feel. A BSE is a simple three-step process that requires only a few minutes of your time each month. The best time of the month to do the exam is 7-10 days after the start of your menstrual cycle, or for post-menopausal women, the same day each month. The key to successful BSE is doing it consistently every month.

BREAST CANCER SCREENING MODALITIES – It has always been my preference to focus on breast health and ways to prevent breast cancer at the cellular level than put emphasis on testing and retesting until you finally have something to poke, cut out, poison or radiate. Women might want to explore thermography for breast cancer screening instead of mammography. Thermography is very safe, even for pregnant and nursing women! It identifies precancerous or cancerous cells earlier, produces unambiguous results, cuts down on additional testing, and does not hurt the body. In the 1970s and 1980s, a great deal of research was conducted on thermography. In 1981, Michel Gautherie, Ph.D., and his colleagues reported on a 10-year study that an abnormal thermogram was 10 times more significant as a future risk indicator for breast cancer than having a history of breast cancer in your family.

PUBLIC EDUCATION is a key first step in implementing breast health programs. The approach and scope of public education programs encourage the success of early detection, and will also drive the resource allocation needed for program implementation. Public education programs must include health education messages conveying the idea that breast cancer is curable in the majority of women when it is detected early, diagnosed accurately and treated appropriately. To optimize success, communication methods need to be adapted to the cultural boundaries and taboos that invariably surround breast cancer diagnosis.
Now more than ever, we need to focus our efforts on finding ways to reduce the risk and prevent breast cancer. With so many lives at stake, we urgently need to provide important information about established diet and lifestyle risk factors that can increase the odds of developing breast cancer. Armed with the green secret, let us break the chain of women dying every minute from breast cancer! God bless you on your journey to health and wellbeing.

Meanwhile, here is the Green Secret’s “Healthy Breast Shot” juice. (Make sure to scrub and wash all ingredients well before juicing). It is a MUST to use organic ingredients only.

2 inches Turmeric root
1 bulb garlic (peeled)

Juice all ingredients in your masticating juicer. Stir and serve at room temperature or chilled, as desired.

Thank you IAJ WELLNESS CORPORATION for making this information public. For more information or questions, email me at [email protected].

 

 

Christine E.V. Gonzalez is a doctor of naturopathic medicine and holds PhDs
in holistic nutrition and natural medicine. LLM (MS Environmental Laws & Labor)
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