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Breast Health Matters: Expert Tips for Cancer Prevention
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According to American Cancer Society, breast cancer accounts for 30% of all cancers among women, and 1 in 8 women will develop breast cancer sometime in her life. Join Drea, Brit, and Dawn as they discuss reasons why cancer may be so prevalent, as well as simple things you can do at home to help decrease your risk of experiencing a breast disease like cancer!
In this episode, we discuss:
- What the lymphatic system has to do with breast health
- What makes breasts unique (and more prone to disease) compared to other areas of the body
- How bras impact our breast health
- Why the rates have been rising in breast cancer
- What we can do at home to decrease our risk of breast cancer
- How breastfeeding impacts breast health
- How breast tissue changes with menstrual cycles and as we age
- The importance of educating teenage girls about breast health
- Natural therapies that support breast health
- How posture impacts breast health
Resources referenced in this episode:
Environmental Working Group: https://www.ewg.org/
This episode is part of a 4-part series with Dawn from Soteria Wellness Holistic Therapies. Be sure to listen to them all!
- Part 1: Tips for Prioritizing Self-Care and the Power of Massage Therapy
- Part 2: The Surprising Benefits of Bodywork for Kids of All Ages (Including Special Needs)
- Part 3: Breast Health Matters: Expert Tips for Cancer Prevention
- Part 4: Exploring Holistic Therapies by Thinking Outside the Box
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