Statistically, 1:3 women and 1:2 men will be diagnosed with some
form of cancer in their lifetime. Those statistics are compelling
reasons to be very proactive with your health and to understand the
triggers that can lead to Breast Cancer, or any type of cancer.
Cancer cannot grow in a healthy body.
Plain and simple. Your mission, therefore, is to make conscious choices
that can help you prevent cancer. Here are 7 Breast Cancer Triggers
that you can avoid:
1.) Inflammation
Inflammation
occurs when your Immune System becomes over active and creates an
environment of high oxidation. Think of oxidation as rust or when an
apple slice turns brown after a few hours. A similar process occurs on a
cellular level. inflammation is present at all 3 stages of tumor
development: initiation, progression and metastasis.
You can
reduce inflammation by increasing your green veggies with juicing and
blending and adding fish oils to your diet. Remove all processed and
artificial foods from your diet. Regular physical activity and
refreshing sleep also reduce the inflammatory markers.
2.) Excess Insulin
Sugar
feeds cancer. After years of sugar consumption from refined
carbohydrates and simple sugars, an acidic environment is created, which
cancer cells also love. Insulin and IGF (Insulin Growth Factor) are
powerful messengers that promote cellular growth. Sugar also depresses
your Immune System.
Eliminate sugar in all forms from your diet.
Granny Smith apples, lemons and limes, and occasional berries are
beneficial. Limit your grain consumption and replace them with quinoa
and millet, which are classified as seeds.
3.) Methylation
This
is a biological cycle that manages a variety of bodily functions.
Problems with methylation occur if there is specific gene mutation that
prevents the production of a specific enzyme. This can cause issues with
detoxification, immune function, DNA repair, and energy production.
If
you have high Homocysteine blood levels or if you would like to know if
you have a methylation problem, I suggest you get tested to see if you
have the gene mutation. If you do, there are nutritional supplements
that will help reduce the effect of the mutation.
4.) Hormone Imbalance
Hormones
are messengers that speak to each other and to all systems of the body.
If there is too little estriol and too much estradiol, the more
aggressive estradiol can cause cellular damage and increase your risk of
Breast Cancer. If you are not metabolizing your estrogen properly, this
can also increase your risk.
Determine Estrogen Quotient and the levels of your other hormones with a simple home testing saliva kit. (See Resources)
5.) Immune Dysfunction
The
average person has over 200 foreign chemicals circulating in their
body. These chemicals stress and exhaust the Immune System, distracting
it from more important functions. As DNA mutations occur because of
these chemicals, it is important that your Immune System be on the alert
to capture any circulating cancer stem cells.
Keep your Immune
System functioning at its peak by adopting a healthy lifestyle and being
proactive with The 7 Essentials. There are specific supplements and foods that can help boost your Immune System as well.
6.) Insufficient Sleep
Stress
and lack of sleep can turn off cancer-protective genes. Insufficient
sleep prevents the body from healing and repairing. It slows down the
detoxification pathways which puts your body at greater risk.
If
you are not getting restful, relaxing and refreshing 7-8 hours of sleep,
consider having your brain hormones tested to see what
neuro-transmitters may be out of balance.
7.) Emotional and Mental Stress
Psycho-Neuro-Immunology
(PNI) has taught us that the Nerve System, the Immune System and our
mental health are all closely related. Think dark thoughts and your
white blood cell count is reduced. Think happy thoughts of joy and
gratitude and even your DNA responds in a positive way. Thoughts are
energy and energy is transmitted by chemical and electrical pathways.
Practice
being grateful for everything that is in your life. Focus on peaceful
loving thoughts. Take time to meditate and pray every day. Visualize
your body feeling healthy and strong. Visualize your perfect life and
move towards it. If you find it difficult to mediate, there are many
programs that can teach you to calm your mind and your body.
These
7 triggers are workable issues that can be prevented. Make a conscious
effort to gain knowledge about the factors that you can control when it
comes to your health. Be proactive with prevention by following The 7
Essentials. -Veronique D Desaulniers
