Worried About Breast Cancer?

Jul 22
09:11

2007

Susun S Weed

Susun S Weed

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Susun Weed lists things strongly implicated in the promotion or growth of breast cancer and what we can do to minimize our risk.

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THINGS STRONGLY IMPLICATED IN THE INITIATION,Worried About Breast Cancer? Articles PROMOTION, OR GROWTH OF BREAST CANCER

HORMONES Especially estradiol and progesterone.

Sources: Your ovaries, commercial meat and milk, hormone pills, progesterone creams, steroids, cortisone.

Reduced by: Strenuous physical activity, pregnancy and lactation, menopause, wise lifestyle and food choices, high levels of phytoestrogens in the diet.

ORGANOCHLORINES Pesticides, herbicides, bleach, plastics

Sources: By-products of bleaching paper, drinking and bathing in chlorinated water, use of bleached tampons, chemical farming practices, and water pollution.

Reduced by: Eating organically-grown food, filtering drinking and bathing water, using unbleached paper, using less plastic, buying fresh (not canned) food.

RADIATION Especially when young

Sources: Mammograms, fallout, x rays, cell-phones.

Reduced by: Avoidance. Doses are cumulative.

EMFS (Electromagnetic Fields)

Sources: TVs, hair dryers, microwave towers and ovens, computer monitors, all electrical appliances and lines.

Reduced by: Distance; shielding does little.

VEGETABLE OILS Hydrogenated and partially-hydrogenated fats

Sources: Corn, sesame, canola, sunflower, soy, flax, and other seed oils; margarine, commercial baked goods and snacks.

Reduced by: Avoidance; read labels. Use organic butter and olive oil exclusively.

EXCESSIVE USE OF ALCOHOL EXCESSIVE CALORIES IN THE DIET

Sources: Easy availability, peer pressure, convenience.

Reduced by: Wise food choices, herbal infusions, hugs.

GROWING OLDER

Source: Living long.

Reduced by: Dying young. (Not worth it.)

Breast Health!

THINGS THAT COUNTER AND REVERSE THE INITIATION, PROMOTION, AND GROWTH OF CANCER.

CONSUMPTION OF PHYTOESTROGENS

Sources: Red clover infusion, lentils, miso, tamari, roots.

A DIET RICH IN RED CLOVER INFUSION, POMEGRANATES, ROOTS A DIET RICH IN CABBAGE FAMILY PLANTS, GRAINS, AND BEANS

Sources: Semi-vegetarian diet.

HIGH DIETARY INTAKE OF CAROTENES

Sources: Dark leafy greens, orange and yellow produce.

HIGH DIETARY LEVELS OF VITAMIN C COMPLEX

Sources: Six to eight servings of fruits and vegetables daily.

Reduced by: Oxidation from washing, heating, aging.

HIGH DIETARY LEVELS OF VITAMIN E

Sources: Sunflower seeds, freshly ground wheat, freshly pressed oils, olive oil, nut butters, freshly-ground flax seeds.

Reduced by: Heat, light, time.

HIGH DIETARY LEVELS OF SELENIUM

Sources: Organically grown garlic, onions, mushrooms.

SUFFICIENT PRODUCTION AND ABSORPTION OF VITAMIN D

Sources: Sunlight, 10 minutes daily; sardines, tuna.

ADEQUATE LEVELS OF MELATONIN PRODUCTION

Sources: Darkness, low calorie diet.

Reduced by: Adequate levels of melatonin. Alcohol, beta blockers, lights on at night, red clover infusion, pomegranates, roots.

REGULAR, SIGNIFICANT EXERCISE THROUGHOUT ONE’S LIFE

Sources: Active lifestyle, yoga, dance, moving!

Important: Supplemental vitamin C and E are known to promote cancer. Avoid pills. Get nutrients from whole foods, weeds, and herbs.

Susun Weed PO Box 64 Woodstock, NY 12498 Fax: 1-845-246-8081