Monday Sep 09, 2024

Breast Health Matters: Expert Tips for Cancer Prevention

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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🔗 Dawn's Motherhood Alliance profile

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Breast Health Matters: Expert Tips for Cancer Prevention

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