PROTECTING BREAST HEALTH | Health by Design

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Did you know that parabens are absorbed through the skin and have been identified in biopsy samples from breast tumors?

Although there are cases of breast cancer that are attributed to a specific gene mutation (BRCA1 and BRCA2) that is hereditary, many cases of breast cancer are now thought to be the result of environmental toxins. Healthy genes can be turned into oncogenes, found in cancer, when triggered by environmental factors. New research at Dalhousie University in Halifax, Nova Scota is revealing that the combination of specific toxins are risk factors for breast and other types of cancer. The Canadian-led “Halifax Project,” including 174 scientists from 26 countries, is rocking scientific approaches to causes of cancer with its series published in the peer-reviewed journal, Carcinogenesis.

What are parabens and why are they a concern?

Parabens are endocrine-disrupting chemicals that can be absorbed through skin, blood and the digestive system. They are used as a preservative in cosmetics to prevent the growth of microbes. The Environmental Working Group found the presence of propyl paraben in nearly 50 American snack foods, including Sara Lee cinnamon rolls, Weight Watchers cakes, Cafe Valley muffins, and La Banderita corn tortillas. For a list of other foods that contain parabens visit the EWG link http://www.ewg.org/research/propyl-paraben. How many parabens has your body consumed today through your diet and products you use on your body? It all adds up! See ‘YOUR BODY’S POTENTIALLY HARMFUL CHEMICAL EQUATION’ below.

FOUND IN: Shampoos, conditioners, lotions, facial and shower cleansers and scrubs.

WHAT TO LOOK FOR ON THE LABEL AND AVOID: Ethylparaben, butylparaben, methylparaben, propylparaben, isobutylparaben, isopropylparaben, other ingredients ending in –paraben – See more at: http://www.safecosmetics.org/?s=parabens#sthash.oahgaXuZ.dpuf

HEALTH CONCERNS: Endocrine disruption, developmental and reproductive toxicity, allergies and immunotoxicity.

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What can you do?

1. Assess your body’s potentially harmful chemical equation. Finally, research is connecting the dots, important not only in fighting cancer but also other diseases.

YOUR BODY’S POTENTIALLY HARMFUL CHEMICAL EQUATION

My chart above was published in my book

THE WHOLE PERSON WELL-BEING EQUATION in 2012.

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2. Address your body pollution

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3. Promote natural body detoxification

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Get your drinking water right!

YOUR DRINKING WATER: Is It Compromising Your Health? http://mybodycanhealitself.ca/wordpress/?p=830

Learn how to make deodorant that really works – contains natural ingredients, including essential oils, that promote detoxification of the lymph nodes and breast tissue – crucial for breast health.

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4. Implement paradigm shifts.

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5. GO GREEN – Clean up your diet, products and environments.

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The Cost of Clean

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6. Protect your breasts – get ride of hard wire, metal and plastics inserts in bra cup and sides of your bras. The natural flow of fluids, meridians (energy) and nerve impulses can be disrupted, causing compromised breast health.

7. Protect your liver by going natural and green. A healthy liver is crucial to normal body function and fighting diseases, including cancer.