Breast Cancer: Preventive Tips & Natural Remedies
Breast cancer has spread to a large extent and every third woman is being afflicted with it. There are many approaches that help in reducing the risk. The following lifestyle changes can be incorporated in order to reduce the risk; stay active and go for a walk at least five times a week for about 30 minutes, go for regular self examinations and also routine check ups with health care professional especially if you are in the 20 to 39 age group. If you are in the 40 plus age group go in for an annual checkup.
Supplements such as folic acid, Vitamin D and many anti-oxidants help in reducing the risk. Introduce these supplements in your daily routine in order to harness maximum benefit.
Reduce the amount of meat products eaten since these are concentrated with xeno-estrogen, a chemical which simulates estrogen like behavior. Higher a food in the food-chain more is the risk of ingesting this chemical.
Avoid taking too many X-rays as exposure to radiation can lead to an increased risk of breast cancer. If you have someone in your family with breast cancer, the risk increases for you and you should talk to your health care professional.
Many herbs can be used to alleviate the symptoms of breast cancer; ginseng helps in fighting the tiredness while ginger root has excellent anti-inflammatory properties and also helps in tackling nausea. Vitamin C and D help in maintain the skin health. Metal Selenium has been found to be effective in healing wounds faster.
Ginseng has been found to be highly efficient in fighting and preventing breast cancer. Ginseng can be had in powdered or capsule form. It is well known for its immunological enhancing properties.
Mai-take mushroom is also believed to be of good use and can be had as tea or in the dried form.
Acupuncture is also a good technique for treating breast cancer along with chemotherapy.
