Tag: Breast Cancer

Entering your 40s can be a strange experience because you're definitely not getting any younger but mentally, you don't really consider yourself as an...

Coconut flour is an amazing source of fiber. It'll promote healthy digestion, making it easier to pass bowel movements. You'll also get protection from heart disease, thanks to the cholesterol-lowering effects of fiber. This nutrient doesn't affect your blood sugar, so it's perfect for diabetes prevention and management. Additionally, the fiber can lower your risk for breast and colon cancer by reducing inflammation. To use coconut flour, substitute 10 to 20 percent of flour in a recipe.

Symptoms of menopause like hot flashes and night sweats can be eased with certain hops compounds; these compounds are plant sources of estrogen – the hormone whose deficiency is the reason for most menopause symptoms. Hops has also been found to be effective against breast cancer, which is a common occurrence in menopausal women.

When you go to the doctor, your focus will be on the matter that bothers you at that moment. You never think of discussing...

Nipples vary in their size and color. They could have bumps, and you may possibly have more than 2 nipples. Not just that, their stimulation can arouse you and may even give you orgasms. Know that it’s normal if your nipples get sore from working out and breastfeeding. Breastfeeding might also cause milk to leak from your nipples. Be wary of abnormal nipple discharge.

Birth control pills can disrupt your hormonal cycle and you might not always have a condom on you. A much more convenient form of...

Wearing a bra at night is dangerous, deodorants and antiperspirants cause breast cancer – you may have heard these warnings from your friends. Do you know these are myths, which are not proven scientifically? Even though awareness about breast cancer has risen enormously, it has not stopped many women from believing such myths.

Breast cancer is a complicated disease. It seems like there’s a new cause every day, from deodorants to cosmetics. And then, there’s the myth...

Over the last few years, grapefruit has been under scrutiny because of possible side effects. If you're someone who enjoys having a glass of...

Lipsticks contain toxic preservatives and heavy metals like lead and cadmium that could affect your heart, kidney, brain, and nerves. Though most lipsticks contain less lead than what the FDA considers harmful, avoid unbranded local products, and apply lipstick no more than 2 times a day.

New study shows how many women are wrongly diagnosed with breast cancer. A top doctor in American Cancer Society opines that mammograms tend to...

It’s no secret that everyone can benefit from regular screenings. But if you’re a woman, you will need certain tests that men don’t. Simply...

Breast Cancer; two words that would surely raise a sense of alarm in the minds of women and men alike. Unfortunately, many of you...

Breast cancer doesn't depend only on a woman's genes; nor is it limited to just women. Wearing a deo or a bra and getting a breast implant have no link with the disease, but improper diet and sedentary lifestyle do. An abortion doesn't up the risk, but late conception might. But a breast self exam alone isn't enough; assess your risk for the cancer and go for regular checkups once you cross 40.

You might think you are not at risk for breast cancer if you are a man. But men have breast tissue too and, like other cells in the body, these can turn cancerous. Early signs to watch out for include - a lump or swelling in one of the breasts, nipple retraction (turning inward), redness, scaling, or dimpling of the breast skin, and fluid discharge from the nipple.