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Our approach to breast health

Whatever you decide in regard to having an annual mammogram, the following guidelines will help you build a core foundation of breast health. Even women with a genetic predisposition toward breast cancer may offset some of their risk through good nutrition, daily exercise, and positive lifestyle choices. Here’s what we recommend:

• If you still smoke, stop.
• Eat 5-9 servings of fresh fruit and vegetables per day, preferably organic or locally-grown produce, free from pesticides and synthetic fertilizers. Avoiding simple sugars and carbohydrates can help prevent insulin resistance, which may be linked to a higher breast cancer risk.
• Take a medical-grade nutritional supplement. Your breast health relies on a rich supply of nutrients, including antioxidants and essential fatty acids to help boost the immune system and soothe inflammation.
• Eat healthy, organic animal and dairy fats. The link between saturated fat and breast cancer is a hot topic - whether the risk comes from saturated fat itself or the biotoxins that accumulate in the fat cells of our food is still unclear.
• Drink alcohol in moderation. More than 1–2 glasses of wine or spirits per day has been associated with greater breast cancer risk because it interferes with your liver’s ability to metabolize extra estrogens.
• Exercise for 30–60 minutes at least 4 times a week. Try to shed excess body weight.
• Try to practice monthly self-breast exams or have a partner do them for you. Click HERE for information on the BREAST CHEK KIT to make your exam more thorough and easier to perform!
• Get annual well-woman exams, starting at age 20. Discuss with your doctor the appropriateness of annual mammograms for you, particularly if you’re under 50 or have dense breast tissue.
• If you have a family history or prior atypical biopsy results, check with your doctor and follow up at an accredited breast center.