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Breast Cancer IS Preventable
Let me start off by saying that breast cancer is NOT a death sentence anymore. If detected early it can be treated and the patient can enjoy a full recovery and a long life afterwards.In this particular article I am going to cover prevention, or at least as close to prevention as you are going to get.Read more…Bras Do Not Cause Breast Cancer
Women should continue to wear bras if they want to because there is no evidence whatever to associate bras with breast cancer. This theory was developed by Syd Singer and Soma Grismaijer who wrote a book called Dressed to Kill, claiming that bras constrict breast tissue and block lymph drainage, causing chemical toxins to remain in the breast. The Singers say that "because lymphatic vessels are very thin, they are extremely sensitive to pressure and are easily compressed.Read more…Recognize Breast Cancer Symptoms
The figures concerning breast cancer are alarming. One woman in every nine will get breast cancer at some point in her life. There are more than 212,000 cases of breast cancer diagnosed in the USA each year.Read more…Bras and Breast Cancer - Are You Dressed to Kill?
Breast cancer is a cultural phenomenon. The incidence of breast cancer is dramatically increased only in cultures that wear bras. How could this be?Read more…How the Season's of God Helped Me Overcome Having Breast Cancer
Heal Cancer!!!Read more…Breast Cancer: A Survival Guide for Husbands
Husbands: 10 Ways to be there when your wife has breast cancerBreast cancer is a life and relationship threatening trauma. Peter J. Flierl, M.Read more…Breast Cancer and Battlestar Galactica
In October of last year, I was diagnosed with breast cancer and rushed into surgery three days later. Thus began a journey that would change my perceptions of what's important, and the strange realization that life is a fragile miracle not to be taken for granted. It made me more determined to hang on to life, something I saw on a science fiction show called Battlestar Galactica.Read more…Cancer and Skin Care
As we recognize Breast Cancer Awareness Month, I could not help but think of women whose skin changed during radiation and chemotherapy and they are not sure what to do…the good news skin problems are usually short term and easy to fix. Something proactive for you to do, something to help you feel better.During this time of change, you need to take special care of your skin.Read more…The Not so Lonely Road of Breast Cancer
Many women of today’s biggest fear is breast cancer. With staggering statistics of over a million women each year being diagnosed each year, it is not hard to understand why there is this shadow of worry.Improvements in technology have allowed the scientific and medical world to more accurately screen and detect the condition, but unfortunately we are nowhere closer to defining an exact cause or even know what can be done to prevent it.Read more…Breast Cancer Awareness Support
In today's advanced medical climate, cures for some of the world's most life-threatening diseases seem a heartbeat away. That it is why it is so important for all of us to do what we can in order to promote fund raising and donations for research. The latest trend in such promotion is awareness jewelry.Read more…Can Breast Cancer be Prevented?
Sometimes it seems that every magazine, newspaper, radio show, and piece of mail has a headline declaring that every woman’s risk of developing breast cancer is increasing. There is a numbing feeling of inevitability in these pronouncements. More and more women think about breast cancer as a when rather than an if.Read more…Hypnosis Complements Breast Cancer Treatment and Breast Surgery
If you are scheduled for breast surgery (biopsy, lumpectomy or mastectomy) or you are undergoing post-surgical breast cancer treatment, hypnosis is an excellent complementary therapy that can enhance the positive effects of various therapies.* Using hypnotherapy in combination with your medical breast cancer treatment will make you feel more empowered and in control of your care, and it will help you maximize your overall wellness.The power of the subconscious mind can be a potent ally in healing from surgery and recovering from breast cancer, for it is the subconscious mind that controls automatic body processes, including immune function and pain perception.Read more…Haven't You Got Your Breast Cancer Awareness Bracelet Yet?
By now you should be familiar with the yellow 'LiveStrong' rubber cancer awareness bracelets. They were popularized by seven-time Tour de France cycling champion and cancer survivor Lance Armstrong. The money from their proceeds goes for cancer research.Read more…October is National Breast Cancer Awareness Month: Take Control of Your Cancer Risk by Eating Super
Early detection, thanks to regular self-exams and mammograms, ups the chances of successfully treating and surviving breast cancer.While finding the disease early is important, what if you could help prevent it from ever developing?Research is mounting that women may be able to do just that – or, at least, greatly lower their risk of breast cancer -- by paying attention to what they eat and choosing foods that actually have breast cancer fighting properties.Read more…Screening For Breast Cancer With No Compression And No Radiation
Who would have thought that a technology for detecting breast cancer used today actually had its’ roots dating back to 480 B.C.? Digital Infrared Thermal Imaging (DITI) is a fairly new technology that represents a practice that was once used by Hippocrates.Read more…A Tool for Early Breast Cancer Screening
Who isn’t familiar with the expression, “early detection is the best prevention?” We hear this term throughout the year and most everyone is familiar with this “catch phrase” as it relates to breast cancer. Obviously, a woman’s chance for survival improves when a cancer is found early.Read more…Early Breast Cancer Detection
Most women are familiar with mammography as our "gold standard" for breast cancer screening. However, there are additional tools available that women can add to their arsenal.One of the most effective tools in breast cancer screening is breast self-exam (BSE).Read more…Let's Start Screening For Breast Health
In the United States, American women are told to begin annual mammographic screening for breast cancer at the age of 40. Long before we’ve reached this age, we are advised to perform a monthly breast exam and see our doctors for a clinical breast exam (CBE) annually as well. However, the detection rate of breast cancer for CBE is only 47% when the tumors are less than 1 centimeter while mammography has given us a 70% detection rate.Read more…Digital Infrared Thermal Imaging In Medical Therapy
Digital technology now makes Digital Infrared Thermal Imaging available to all. There now is a completely safe test that can aid in diagnosis, treatment and monitoring with absolutely no risk or radiation exposure.DITI, or digital infrared thermal imaging, is a noninvasive diagnostic test that allows a health practitioner to see and measure changes in skin surface temperature.Read more…Early Detection And Breast Cancer
It is generally accepted that by the time a cancer is found by mammography or palpated during a clinical breast exam, the cancer has been growing for 8-10 years. What if we could have been alerted to the problem as it was developing, rather than wait till it is large enough to be seen by the naked eye? Would that be of interest to you?Read more…
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Laser technology seemed to boom out of nowhere for some people. Virtually overnight it became a world renowned form of treatment for a wide variety of different things. People who had spent their entire lives wearing glasses to see suddenly had the opportunity to have laser eye surgery and never wear glasses or contacts again. Scars and birthmarks that were impossible to eliminate before can now be wiped away before your very eyes. So how does one know when laser surgery is the right way to go? It's no cut and dried process and like any decision needs to be carefully considered. It can be a life changing procedure but it also comes with risks and important points to weigh. - Allergy Testing - By: Rex Magnum
Variety of allergens can be identified using these various tests. Since some tests will work better than others; it is a good idea to be familiar with the different methods of allergy testing available to you. Basically, the tests can fall into three categories: Scratch tests, elimination tests, and blood tests. - Allergy to Down Comforters - By: Rex Magnum
You can purchase an imitation comforter which is designed to be soft, produce a comfortable bedding for you, but not cause the allergic reactions oftentimes associated with the real down comforters. Keep a positive attitude, and purchase an imitiation comforter if the real down comforter has caused you allergy problems. - Allergy: How to Diagnose and Treat Symptoms - By: Rex Magnum
Sufferers of allergies, there is hope for you. There are many treatment plans available for you. Among the remedies for relief of allergy symptoms are: antihistamines, decongestants, and nasal sprays. You might also have to consider immunotherapy, known as allergy shots; if your condition is not made better with other methods. Speaking to your doctor, you will find the best form of treatment for your individual symptoms. - Easy Ways to Cook Mega Healthy - By: Gina Clark
Stop cooking to eat, and begin to cook for better health. Easy tips to cook healthier. - Non-surgical Hair Restoration - By: ajay shringi
Though surgical hair restoration is a viable option, it may not be suitable for everyone, due to various medical reasons. Along with such candidates, there are people who do not prefer the option of surgery, or those who may want their surgical restoration to look even better. For such people there are non-surgical hair restoration procedures. - Guidelines For Proper Health Care- Cancer Screening - By: Gina Clark
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There are millions of people who have reaped the benefits of Lasik vision correction and no longer require corrective lenses. Most people are aware that Lasik laser vision correction uses laser technology to correct eye problems, but the details of the actual procedure are usually not known. - Yellow Fever and Travel Clinics - By: Rob Curtis
Yellow fever is a viral sickness transmitted by mosquitoes in parts of South America and Africa. Vaccination is safe and successful and is a legal obligation for people travelling through polluted areas. Avoiding mosquito bites is also optional to reduce the risk of infectious yellow fever or other mosquito-borne diseases.