The biggest majority of women who concern themselves over developing breast cancer are the ones who do not even bother to do a self examination (Not all) Self inspection of the breasts should be a main priority for every woman. Breast cancer caught in the early stages of growth will give better odds for the patient to control the disease with the help of today's modern medicines and technology.Breast cancer is common among the female species and...more
Cancer is only a physical symptom of underlying emotional stress on the body and the body's cells. But how does emotional stress cause cancer in the body? And why does emotional stress only cause cancer in some people, while not in others?For the majority of people, coping with stress and highly stressful or traumatic events or conflicts is dealt with, with relative ease. Although those in this larger group feel the devastating effects of stress,...more
Fish oil supplements have been found to decrease a womans risk of developing breast cancer, according to a recent study published in Cancer Epidemiology, Biomarkers & Prevention. Those who regularly used fish-oil supplements, such as Barleans, were one-third less likely to get breast cancer. The study polled more than 35,000 post-menopausal women ages 50 to 76.Researchers found that after controlling for other breast cancer risk factors - such as age, weight, alcohol consumption and physical fitness - the women were still at a lower risk of getting breast cancer in the six years after the study began if they took fish oil supplements.Harvard University just began another clinical study to examine the effects of taking fish oil on cancer, heart disease, and stroke in older people.Fish oil is regarded as a source of Omega-3 acid, a healthy fatty acid that many Americans lack sufficient amounts of in their diet. Doctors recommend that most people take a fish oil supplement and try to increase their intake of fatty fishes and certain nuts.Several clinical trials similar to the Harvard one have found that fish oil lowers triglycerides, high blood pressure, and the risk of heart attack....more
Breast cancer is a malignant tumor developed from cells of the breast, and it is one of the most common cancers affecting females, at time has not been established what is the exact cause of this one, but last researches clearly pointing that there are several risks factors; These are the most probably breast cancer risk factors;-Last researches...more
We hear it all the time...lose weight for your health. Few people however, realize the extent to which this is critical to their physical well-being and ultimately their life expectancy.In January 2003, the Journal of the American Medical Association featured a study finding that obesity appears to lessen life expectancy, especially among young...more
Breast cancer occurs due to the irrepressible growth of cells in the breast that invades the nearby tissues and spreads throughout the body. These collections of irrepressible growth of tissue are called tumors or malignant tumors. However, not all tumors are cancerous.Breast cancer has been diagnosed in large numbers in North America and Europe. In 2001, about 200,000 cases of breast cancer were diagnosed in the United States alone. Every woman has a 1 in 8 risk of developing breast cancer, but the risk of dying from breast cancer is much lower, barely 1 in 28.The risk of getting breast cancer is generally higher among older women, women with a family history or previous history of breast cancer, women who had radiation therapy in the chest region, women who started their periods before 12 years old, women who had menopause after 50 years old, women who never had children or had them age 30 or older, or women with genetic mutation. In recent times genetic mutations for breast cancer have become a hot topic of research.The breast cancer tumor has the following symptoms: lump or thickening that appears on the breast or underarm, changes in the breast's shape, nipple turned inwards...more
Tamoxifen, known in the trade as Nolvadex, is usually prescribed by specialists in breast cancer and is taken in pill form. A patient will stay on the drug for about five years.Often the woman's cancer will be tested to see if it is sensitive to the...more
Forty or Fifty years before, a many of people still didn't know the difference between Yoga and Yogurt. These days, Yoga is so admired that it's almost a household word. Although it's very well famous these days, it doesn't mean that...more
Forty or Fifty years before, a many of people still didn't know the difference between Yoga and Yogurt. These days, Yoga is so admired that it's almost a household word. Although it's very well famous these days, it doesn't mean that public really...more
Estrogen Dominance is a term coined by the late John R. Lee, M.D., author of a number of books on the topic of women's hormones. The theory of Estrogen Dominance describes a condition where a woman can have deficient, normal or excessive estrogen but...more
Breast cancer usually happens when certain cells located in the breast start to grow out of control, taking over nearby tissue and spreading throughout the body. Large collections of this infected tissue are called "tumors". Some tumors are not even...more
In recent years, there's been an explosion of life-saving treatment in an alternative way with natural and herbal medicine advances against breast cancer, bringing new hope and excitement. Instead of only one or two options, today there's an...more