Breast cancer is one of the most common cancers affecting American women and may lead to more than 38,000 deaths this year. Here are 7 simple tips for Breast Cancer Awareness Month, so you can learn more about treating and preventing breast cancer.?
• Choosing organic, unprocessed foods: Follow a diet primarily made up of unprocessed, organic whole foods that are free of inflammation-inducing additives such as excess salt, sugars and trans-fats, as well as pesticide residues which are known to contribute to cancer.
• Maintaining a healthy body weight: Maintain a BMI (body mass index) of less than 25, as an elevated BMI may increase the risk of post-menopausal breast cancer.
• Doing your own research: Every person is different when it comes to prevention and treatment of breast cancer. Listen to your doctor, but take advantage of cancer information available to you outside of the doctor’s office!
• Exercising regularly: Participating in physical activity for 30 minutes per day provides powerful protection against breast cancer.
• Consuming the right fats: Consume adequate amounts of omega-3 fats (salmon, mackerel, sardines, trout, and herring) and monounsaturated oils (canola, olive oil, nuts, seeds, and avocados), as these healthy fats have powerful anti-cancer properties.
• Eating fruits and vegetables: Fruits such as strawberries, blueberries and grapes, and vegetables such as cabbage, broccoli and cauliflower contain antioxidants including vitamin C, vitamin E, carotenoids, and other phytochemicals (beneficial plant compounds).
• Lowering stress levels: Mind-body approaches such as healing meditation and other stress-relief measures can improve clinical outcomes.
Based on my experience as a long time medical doctor specializing in cancer and women’s health, I recommend a multi-dimensional treatment plan to fight and prevent breast cancer from all angles. Please share this information with those who may benefit.
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