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2. Exercise: Women who engage in moderate aerobic exercise for as little as 30 minutes, 3-5 times per week, can decrease their breast cancer risk by 25-80%. Although not fully understood, exercise is thought to protect against breast cancer at least in part by: (1) decreasing endogenous estradiol (a form of estro- gen); (2) increasing menstrual cycle length and thus reducing estrogen production; (3) assisting with weight management; (4) improving immunity; (5) helping to preserve longer telomeres of chromosomes to promote longer lifespan; and (6) doubling the chance of survival in breast cancer patients.


3. Harmful Habits: Alcohol consumption and cigarette smoking (even second-hand smoking) to any extent increases breast can- cer risk: (1) 1 drink/day – 11% increase; (2) 2 drinks/day – 22- 40% increase; and (3) 3 drinks/day – 33-70% increase. Ciga- rettes contain over 4,000 chemicals, 250 of which are known to undermine health, and there is a clear, signifi cant association between cigarette smoking and breast cancer.


4. Pregnancy & Breast Feeding: Having a child before age 30 increases estriol, a protective form of estrogen that is far weaker than the more dangerous estradiol. Estriol greatly slows breast cell division and thus reduces cancer risk. Numerous studies have shown that a mother’s risk for breast cancer declines the longer she breast feeds, as long as she does so for at least 3 months. Some evidence indicates that a breast-fed female infant may also have a lower breast cancer risk.


5. Weight Management: Obesity generally increases breast cancer risk by at least 30%, and obese postmenopausal women (BMI > 30) have a 400% higher risk. One explanation is that fat cells in belly fat produce hormones, some of which pro- mote tumor growth (including leptin and the pro-infl ammatory cytokine IL-6).


Salt therapy is:


•knownto significantly improve respiratory issues inchildren and adults, asthma, allergies,


counteringthe side effects of smoking and pollution, cystic fibrosis, acne


•naturally anti-inflammatory, antibacterial, and antifungal


6. Diet: Maintaining a healthy diet is one of the most criti- cal steps a woman can take to protect herself against breast cancer. Studies associate the Mediterranean diet with a 50% lower risk in women who follow it than those who follow the standard American diet. The Mediterranean diet calls for high intake of vegetables (especially green, cancer-protective cruciferous), fi ber, fi sh, low-sugar fruits, and unsaturated oils (especially omega-3 fatty acids in fi sh, chia, and fl ax oil, and high-oleic olive and avocado oils), and low consumption of re- fi ned carbohydrates/sugars, trans- and saturated fats, processed foods, and meat.


Lifestyle modifi cation is an important fi rst measure to promote


overall breast health and lower breast cancer risk, but so much more can be done. Watch for Part 2 of this article to learn which dietary supplements can best support your efforts to stay free of this highly complex, potentially deadly disease.


The statements in this article have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration, are for educational purposes only, and are not intended to take the place of a physician’s advice. Submitted by J. Erika Dworkin, Board Certifi ed in Holistic Nutrition®, Nutrition Consultant and owner of the Manchester Parkade Health Shoppe 860.646.8178, 378 Middle Turnpike West, Manchester, CT, www. cthealthshop.com), nutrition specialists trusted since 1956. Erika is available to speak to groups. This article is evidence-based and refer- ences are available upon request. See ad on page 3.


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