7 Simple Ways to Reduce Breast Cancer

TaTas, breasts, boobs, boobies.
Whatever you call them…… you want to protect them!

Did you know that 25% of all new cancer cases are expected to be a breast cancer diagnosis?
AND 74 Canadian women are expected to hear the words “you have breast cancer” EVERY SINGLE DAY.

So how do you protect these assets and reduce your chances?

Here are 7 simple ways:

1. Eliminate or Reduce Endocrine Disruptors – Higher amounts of estrogen in the blood are linked to an increased risk of breast cancer. Endocrine disruptors are chemicals that interfere and mimic these estrogen hormones; creating imbalances and excess estrogen levels. These disruptors can be found in pesticides, plastics, makeup, lotions and more.

2. Add Nutrients – Your food is your power. It fuels you, it forms you and it determines how your body functions. Adding nutrient rich foods to your diet can reduce your chances of cancer by building immunity, balancing hormones and improving detox function. Vitamin D alone can reduce cancer rates by up to 45% on its own![1]

3. Remove Toxins – We are constantly exposed to toxins in our diet, lifestyle and environment. Surrounding ourselves with clean air, purified water, pesticide free foods and chemical free environments will lower the toxic burden on your body so you can properly fight and detox what comes your way.

4. Eliminate or Reduce Sugar Intake – Sugar not only feeds cancer, but it may also have the ability to activate and modify gene expression. This gene expression, known as “epigenetics” is a determining factor in why people without the breast cancer gene can end up with a breast cancer diagnosis. Creating awareness around your sugar consumption is the first step. Reading ingredients to everything you eat and drink will allow you to reduce your intake and find healthier substitutes.

5. Manage Stress – This is a HARD one, but an important one. Stress not only increases your risk of cancer, it negatively impacts your body on every level. Meditation, exercise, hobbies and mindset are all simple activities to incorporate into your daily life to reduce stress levels.

6. Self-Love – Breast cancer has been known to be a disease around self- love. Self-compassion and self-acceptance are important aspects to a healthy mindset and body. Learning to constantly forgive yourself and care for yourself as you do towards others are great starting points to express self-love.

7. Self- Care – Who doesn’t love self-care!? We all love to treat ourselves but time and money are usually road blocks when it comes to self-care. Blocking out time, asking for help, keeping it simple and putting yourself first are components to ensure you have time to unwind, work through emotions, rest, restore and recharge. Taking a walk, creating special bath rituals, connecting with nature, reading a book or revisiting old hobbies are simple ways to achieve time to yourself at no expense.