Sunday, August 05, 2012

Broccoli & Breast Cancer

Cruciferous vegetables such as broccoli, cabbage, cauliflower and brussels sprouts have more nutrients per serving than many other vegetables --- nutrients called phytochemicals providing health protection by decreasing the effects of cancer-causing chemicals.

The most active of these phytochemicals DIM acts as an anticancer agent, having a direct effect on the hormone estrogen and how it is metabolized. Excessive prolonged exposure to estrogen has been associated with serious health problems, including higher incidence of breast cancer. DIM promotes beneficial estrogen metabolism and helps restore a healthy hormonal balance.

In addition to eating raw (or minimally processed) cruciferous veggies, DIM is also available in a capsule form as a dietary supplement.

Tuesday, July 03, 2012

Breast Cancer & Carbohydrates

Did you know that there is a strong evidence between carbohydrates consumption and breast cancer? Studies have shown that women who ate high amounts of carbohydrates (about 62% or more of their total daily caloric intake) were more than twice as likely to have breast cancer as those eating fewer carbohydrates. Note---the greatest risk comes from sucrose (table sugar).

Thursday, June 21, 2012

Anti-cancer Superfoods

Blueberries, açai berries, raspberries, and cranberries

The rich, dark colors of blueberries, Brazilian açai berries, raspberries and cranberries come from phytochemicals that protect against numerous types of cancer. Most recently, researchers at the University of Florida found that the active ingredient in açai berries destroyed cancer cells when tested in cell cultures. And blueberries and muscadine grapes contain compounds that recent research shows cause cancer cells in the liver to self-destruct. In studies particularly important to women, cranberries have recently been discovered to be an important weapon in the fight against deadly ovarian cancer.

Tuesday, June 19, 2012

Your Deodorant

Your deodorant....You use it every day, perhaps even twice a day but have you ever consider that some of those ingredients could be harmful to your health? Parabens and aluminum, two ingredients commonly used in many deodorants on the market today, can in fact increase your risk for breast cancer! Scientific research shows that parabens have estrogenic activity in human breast cancer cells! Additionally, most breast cancers develop in the upper-outer quadrant of the breasts and it just so happens that area is closest to the lymph nodes exposed to deodorants!

So the lesson learned today? Check your deodorant! Go to your local health food store and get a natural deodorant without the parabens and aluminum!

Tuesday, May 22, 2012

Monday, May 07, 2012

Understand Your Cholesterol

It is very important that you get the facts when it comes to cholesterol. First of all, what is cholesterol...it is a white waxy fat found naturally in your body---it is one of the most important molecules in your body because your body uses cholesterol to manufacture steroids/hormones. It also produces bile acids essential for digestions of fats. Cholesterol is a building block for all your tissues because it stabilize cell membranes. Wow! I bet you were not aware of all these crucial roles! Now...why would you want to get rid of your cholesterol?! It does not make sense! Yet thousands of people are prescribed cholesterol lowering drugs every day! The majority of these people don't even need the drugs! Learn more about how to protect yourself and your health from one of my favorite books Over-The-Counter Natural Cures

Friday, April 06, 2012

Yummy Snack

I'm a firm believer in eating small meals and snacking throughout the day. As you all know, nuts are one of the most nutritious snacks we can include in our diet. Sometimes, we get tired of eating the same boring, unsalted nuts but I found a solution to that little problem Cashews with Pomegranate and Vanilla. Shall we say, "Yummy!" Not only are these guys nutritious but they are all natural and have just the right amount of sweetness to curb your sweet tooth! A must have in your purse!

Thursday, April 05, 2012

Favorite Book

I believe that we have to empower ourselves with knowledge and information. There are dozens of books that I have on my bookshelf at the office; they are simply an excellent source of information for me and, most importantly, for my clients. Here is one of my favorite books, written by Dr. Russell Blaylock, MD Health & Nutrition Secrets