Breast Cancer and Green Leafy Veggies

Posted by Gail Edgell | Posted on 24-06-2010

Category : breast health

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Expert’s Name:  Dr. Sarah Lobisco

Although, these figures may appear scary and make one feel powerless, new research is popping up which can empower women and men to take control of their own health. In other words, by changing diet, exercise patterns, and incorporating stress management tools, women and men can keep their breasts healthy and their immune system strong.

In fact, it is now estimated that cancer is now 75% influenced by our environment, and only 25% to our genetics. Therefore, the answer may lie in the way our genes are expressed, through epigenetic factors, verses in the genes themselves. In fact, Mary Kare King (founder of BRCA 1 and 2) herself has related the increase of cancer re-occurrence in 1940 (24%) to today (80%) to our environment.

What does this mean?? That nutrigenomics can be studied to show how one of the most powerful cancer preventive measures is related to what’s at the end of our fork!

To read more of this article go to Breast Cancer .  For more information on menopause go to Menopause Support.

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Menopause and Caffeine: A Bad Combination

Posted by Gail Edgell | Posted on 11-05-2010

Category : anxiety, bloating/gas, breast health, headaches/migraines, mood swings, sleep

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Coffee, tea, soda and Jolt – it gives you a boost, but what else does it do?
Expert’s Name:  Gail Edgell

Everyday women across the globe rely on caffeine to get them through their morning.  Most feel that it gives them a boost.  But in this video you will find that bloating, breast tenderness, PMS, migraines, insomnia and anxiety are only a few of the side effects.

Watch this video on the shocking truth.

Menopause and Caffeine

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Menopause and Mammograms

Posted by Gail Edgell | Posted on 27-04-2010

Category : breast health

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Breast Health: what you need to know
Expert’s Name:  Gail Edgell

It has been a controversy concerning mammograms.  The U.S. Preventive Services task force issued a change in screening mammograms.  They recommended that women ages 40-49 years of age do not get routine screenings every two years and it should start after the age of 50.  The group stated that there was a potential for false positive tests that lead to unnecessary biopsies and anxiety in women.

The American Cancer Society disagrees with these recommendations.  And the discussions are still continuing.

One thought comes to mind.  Over the past several years there has been a huge awarness campaign for women to get routine mammograms and complete self breast exams and I believe it is working.  Now, we are possibly going to pull the plug on a good thing.

Currently, it is still recommended with most insurance companies to get a routine mammogram and complete monthly self breast exams.  You can also get an annual exam from a clinical health care provider.

Action step:  Make it a point to at least do monthly breast exams.  Check with your insurance provider to find out what mammogram coverage is on your policy.

For more menopausal and women’s health information go to Breast Health.

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