Breast Cancer Awareness Month: Your Healthy Breast

Keeping Your Breast Healthy

There is no natural way to change your breast size, but during pregnancy or puberty. Therefore, you have to be careful to take pill or capsule to enlarge the size of your breast. The following tips are to maintain your breast.
1. If you want to take that pill, you have to know that that pill contains estrogen without the doctor's license. The excessive of estrogen can cause breast cancer.
2. Breast consists of mammary gland and fat that contains collagen. As you grow older, the collagen is getting thin. It means that its skin is no longer tight. To overcome this, you can use bra since in the early age. To keep your breast in good shape, you can do aerobic, jogging, or tennis. Use the suitable bra for that activity, sport bra. It can back your breast up.
3. Hormonal change that happens in your body can change your breast skin texture. Your tissue in this part will be so soft for several days after menstruation. On the other hand, before menstruation, you breast will be a little bigger. For you to know, not all women have exactly the same size of chests. One chest may bigger than another. But, it is normal.
4. Do a regular treatment for your breasts. It is useful for its beauty and for detecting any abnormality that may come. Be aware of black fly, painful, bolter that may come to your breasts.
5. The dent of your breasts is usually hotter than the surrounding area. If you want your perfume to be more powerful, spray it on that area. The temperature of this area will make your perfume evaporate fast. Keep your weight stable. The drastic changing of your weight can make the back up your breast weak.
6. You can keep your chest in a good shape by doing exercises. Choose exercises that focus on the chest muscle like swimming. A good shape of your body, upright shoulder, can also help its back up work. Be careful in using moisturizer because your breast is sensitive. Do not use moisturizer around its nipple.

Another method that can be applied to keep your breasts healthy is by doing breast massage. This method is believed to be able to strengthen up and enlarge the size of your breast.
Steps for doing breast massage.
There are four procedures of massage that you can do at your house intensively. This massage is aimed to stimulate the shape of your breasts to be better or attractive.
1. Gentle draining motion.
Set your four fingers close together, and your thump apart so that it shapes like L. Put your L right hand under your breast, and your L left hand right on your nipple. Make a movement of your left hand down repeatedly. Make a gentle and smooth movement. Do this massage for 3-5 minutes for each breast.
2. Kneading-like motion
In the same shape hand, put your fingers of each hand under and above your breast, meanwhile, both of your thumps on your breasts. Then press your breast. Do it within 3-5 minutes.
3. Clock motion
Put your hands in the same position with kneading-like motion. Turn your hands clockwise and vice versa. Do not do this too much. You have to do this slowly and carefully. Do this for 3-5 minutes for each.
4. Pressure motion
In the L shape of hand, put your right hand at your right breast and your left hand at your left breast with both of the thumps on top of your breasts. Press your thumps against your breasts and hold for several seconds. Do this repeatedly for 3-5 minutes for each.
To get the maximum result, use cream for your breasts. Use B-shape breast firming cream which contains Glycine and wheat germ oil. It can stimulate your breast to fix the texture of your breast naturally

Breast Cancer Awareness Month: Healthy Eating Recipe

Mixed Green Salad with Pears, Hazelnuts, Blue Cheese and Homemade Croutons

 

Mixed Green Salad with Pears, Hazelnuts, Blue Cheese and Homemade Croutons

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Serves 6

Sweet, juicy pears partner with tangy blue cheese in this delightful cold-weather salad, full of flavor and texture. Homemade croutons and toasted hazelnuts give it lots of crunch. To make this salad ahead of time, prepare all ingredients separately and toss together just before serving.

Ingredients

1/2 cup hazelnuts
1/2 baguette, cut into 3/4-inch cubes
3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1 tablespoon white wine vinegar
1/4 teaspoon sea salt
1/8 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1 (5-ounce) package mixed baby greens (about 3 cups)
2 Bartlett pears, cored and cut into thin wedges
1/2 cup crumbled blue cheese, such as Stilton or Rogue River Blue cheese

Method

Preheat oven to 375°F. Spread hazelnuts on a rimmed baking sheet and toast until lightly golden, 10 to 12 minutes. Wrap nuts in a clean dish towel and rub together to remove skins. Set aside until cool enough to handle, and then chop nuts. To make croutons, toss bread cubes with 1 tablespoon olive oil and place on a baking sheet. Toast until golden, 10 to 12 minutes.

Meanwhile, whisk together mustard, vinegar, salt and pepper in a large bowl. Add remaining 2 tablespoons olive oil in a thin steady stream, whisking constantly until combined. Add greens, pears, blue cheese and hazelnuts and toss until evenly coated. Toss in the croutons and serve immediately.

Nutrition

Per serving: 270 calories (150 from fat), 17g total fat, 4.5g saturated fat, 10mg cholesterol, 400mg sodium, 23g total carbohydrate (4g dietary fiber, 6g sugar), 7g protein

Eating Healthy To Prevent Breast Cancer

The truth is, we are miles away from any guaranteed protection against
breast cancer. But, at this point, we can look at improving our odds by including (and avoiding) certain foods and nutrients in our diet. The groundbreaking report from the American Institute of Cancer Research (Food, Nutrition, and the Prevention of Cancer: a global perspective, 1997) noted which foods, based on research results thus far, probably or possibly decreased breast cancer risk and which foods/components probably or possibly increased risk. You'll find many of their conclusions in the 10 Steps below.

Things You Will Need

• Fruits
• Vegetables
• Carotenoid-rich food
• Fiber
• Monounsaturated fats

1. • 1
     Enjoy more fruits. They contribute powerful antioxidants, phytochemicals, and fiber.
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     Enjoy more vegetables. They contribute other powerful antioxidants, phytochemicals and they also contribute fiber.
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     Work a Carotenoid-rich food into your day (cantaloupe, mango, beet greens, butternut squash, chili peppers, dandelion greens, dock/sorrel greens, hubbard squash, kale, mustard greens, pumpkin, spinach, sweet potato, swiis chard, turnip greens, winter squash, and yams).
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     Eat more fiber, especially from whole grains. Phytochemicals found in whole grains have been found to reduce risk of breast and colon cancers in animal studies.
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     Keep fat, saturated fat, and animal fat moderate. Researchers are still trying to figure out if and how the amount of fat (as well as the types of fat) in our food changes our risk for breast cancer. Results from animal studies have suggested the possibility that the amount and type of fat we eat could encourage or discourage certain breast tumors.
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     Switch to monounsaturated fats. Research has been showing that monounsaturated oils, such as olive and canola oil, do not have many cancer-promoting effects (Journal of the American Dietetic Association, 97:16, 1997).
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     Drink little or no alcohol. At least 50 studies show that alcohol may play a role in breast cancer risk.
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     Emphasize variety in food choices. Eating various foods will give many different nutrients and helpful phytochemicals.
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     Try to keep extra weight off as you age. A Harvard University study showed that women who gained 44 to 55 pounds after age 18 had almost double the risk of developing breast cancer following menopause, compared with women who had gained only a few pounds.
   • 10
     Get bitten by the fitness bug! (or)
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     Try to exercise at least 4 hours a week--even if it is just walking. Some studies have found a reduced risk of breast cancer among women who exercise regularly or who were athletic as adolescents.

Breast Cancer Awareness Month: Living Stress Free

Stress hormones are just as bad as smoking cigarettes daily when it comes to your body. As women we need to learn how to live more stress free to help prevent any onset of stress hormones which can lead to a weaken immune system which can now lead to breast cancer.
People who are stressed are less productive at work and their social life suffers. We have all been brainwashed to
believe that stress is a daily part of our lives and there is no way to stop stress. That ain't necessarily so.


  Here are stress management tips to reduce stress and live a more productive stress free life.

1. • 1
     Get Fit! Take care of your health and you will be able to deal with stress. Get proper amount of sleep, exercise, and watch your weight.
   • 2
     Don't Worry Be Happy. Don't think about what could happen tomorrow or what happened yesterday. This places additional stress on the body and mind. Live fully in the moment.
   • 3
     Volunteer. People who actively help others have very little time to stress over their own problems. Get involved with local charity groups or a neighborhood organization.
   • 4
     De-Clutter. Clean out the clutter in your home, bounce a bad relationship that adds stress. Reduce social activities or work related overload. De-clutter to de-stress.
   • 5
     Humor. Laugh out-loud at your problems. See the funny in all of life's situations. A laugh a day will keep the stress away.
   • 6
     Don't Bully People. Everyone doesn't have to do as you do or even do as you say. You are not the boss of the universe. Many stressed out people are type "A" personalities who are driven. And control freaks. Let go.
   • 7
     Anger Management. Don't get mad. Smile. When rude, gruff, nasty people get under your skin act kindly and smile. A smile will kill any anger and reduce stressful situations.
   • 8
     Think Positive. Stop listening to negative voices in your head. Every time a negative thought enters the mind...think STOP! Then replace it with a positive thought. Mastering a positive attitude is often hard and it will take some time. But give it a try.
   • 9
     Names. See problems as opportunities to learn. Giving a different name to a situation will ease stress and tension.
   • 10
     Don't Play the Blame Game. Don't blame stress on others. Your mind controls what you say and think and do. Choose to face stress in a calm and controlled manner. Take a deep breath...Now wasn't that much better.
     Soon you will feel stress relief and live a stress free life.

Healthy Tips For Breast Cancer Awareness: Think Pink

Research continues to identify foods and methods of preparation linked to increased risks of cancer. As consumers grow more health conscious, they may wonder which foods to avoid. Living a healthy lifestyle by eating the right foods can greatly reduce your risk of getting breast cancer. Below are some healthy tips you can follow daily to regain your health and for your preventive care.

 

1. Grilled Foods

   • Foods cooked at high temperatures, such as grilled or fried meats and vegetables, develop acrymalides, a chemical known to cause cancer in rats. Industrial plants use acrymalides to produce various plastics. PhIP, a type of acrymalide, possesses certain estrogen-like properties which may worsen a patient's breast cancer.

   Aspartame

   • The human body produces various byproducts when breaking down aspartame. Among these byproducts is methanol, which the body further reduces to formaldehyde, a known carcinogen. Scientists and researchers continue to study this possible risk.

   Red Meat

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     A recent study revealed men and women over the age of 50 who consumed beef, pork or lamb on a daily basis were 30 percent more likely to die from cancer. Eating large quantities of red meat cooked at high temperatures increases the likelihood that DNA-damaging chemicals will be introduced to the body. Red meat consumption may affect tumor growth rates.

   Processed Meats

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     Nitrosamines and other chemicals in processed meats, such as hot dogs and deli items, may increase the risk of cancer. University of Hawaii researchers discovered a link between people who consumed large amounts of processed meats and their risk of developing pancreatic cancer.

Balancing a healthy lifestyle with healthy choices is key in all cancer prevention. According to the American Cancer Society, a woman in the United States is diagnosed with breast cancer every three minutes. There are many things you can do to prevent yourself from becoming a statistic.
Lifestyle factors such as regular exercise, increasing vitamin D intake, and eating a low-fat diet can help reduce your risk of getting breast cancer. All the prevention methods listed here can all help you live a well-balanced life - one full of energy and vitality:
Alkalize your blood. A healthy pH balance - the ratio of alkalinity to acidity in the body - is crucial to being cancer-free. Cancer thrives in acidic environments but is unable to survive in alkaline ones. Edgar Cayce, typically referred to as the "father of holistic medicine," consistently emphasized the importance of maintaining a proper acid/alkaline balance in the body. Cayce said that "a normal diet is about twenty percent acid to eighty percent alkaline-producing." Make sure your diet is rich in alkalizing foods such as green vegetables, beans, spices, herbs, seeds and nuts. Limit your consumption of alcohol, coffee, meat, fish, poultry and eggs. You can measure your pH levels with litmus strips to be sure your body is more alkaline than acidic.
Go braless! Or at least limit how many hours a day you wear a bra. Bras restrict the flow of lymph within breast tissue which hinders the breast's natural cleansing process. Multiple studies done on bras have shown some astounding results. Women in Figi who don't wear bras have almost no incidence of breast cancer. In a Harvard study researchers found that women who wore their bras 24 hours per day had a 3 out of 4 chance of developing breast cancer compared to women who wore their bras less than 12 hours per day and had a 1 out of 152 risk.
Eat your veggies. Cruciferous vegetables such as cabbage and broccoli may protect against breast cancer because they lower levels of estrogen which is a hormone that plays a role in tumor growth. Additionally isothiocyanates- the anti-cancer compounds found in broccoli- can help in the detoxification of your liver and can rid your body of carcinogens.
Get some sun! Vitamin D is a hormone that your body naturally produces when your skin is exposed to sunlight. Vitamin D is essential to your body but as many as 36% of us are deficient in Vitamin D. According to Science Daily, Vitamin D protects us from breast cancer by stimulating a protein that prevents breast cancer cells from growing. Fair-skinned individuals need just 15 minutes of sun a day while 20 to 30 minutes is needed for darker skinned people. In the winter months make sure to get your Vitamin D from fish oil, mushrooms and Vitamin D supplements.
Get regular exercise: The Arnold School of Public Health at the University of South Carolina has done multiple studies showing that moderate exercise can reduce the risk of breast cancer. Exercising promotes the circulation of oxygen in the blood and floods cells with enough oxygen to get rid of cancer. Cancer cannot survive in an oxygen-rich environment. Try to exercise for at least 30 minutes 5-6 times a week.
Drink green tea. According to a study published in The Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry the EGCG in green tea aids in preventing breast cancer. The polyphenols-powerful antioxidants found in green tea- can prevent cancer cells from growing. Drink 1-3 cups of caffeine-free green tea per day.
Eat a low-fat diet. A diet high in fat significantly increases a woman's risk of developing breast cancer. A study published in the Journal of the National Cancer Institute concluded that women with high-fat diets had a 32 percent higher risk of getting breast cancer than those who followed a low-fat diet.
Try Black Cohosh. This is an herb used typically to treat the side effects associated with menopause. A recent study showed that extracts from Black Cohosh may stop breast cancer cells from forming.
The true cause of cancer can depend on a number of factors. Diet, environmental factors, and genetics all play a role. By making healthy lifestyle choices you can dramatically tip the odds in your favor and enjoy a vibrant, healthy, cancer-free life.