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Book SynopsisDiscover the road to breast health and overall well-being
Only about 10% of breast cancer is linked to heredity and genes; the majority is associated with lifestyle and environmental factors. This means that you can take control of your breast health-and work to prevent cancer and many other common breast problems.
Written by two authorities in complementary medicine and women''s health issues, Breast Health the Natural Way is a compassionate guide that combines mainstream and alternative medical advice, nutrition, exercise, and mind-body medicine into a simple, five-step program you can follow to ensure the health of your breasts. With reassuring understanding of women''s concerns, Dr. Deborah Gordon explains:
* Healthy food choices for breast health-including powerful cancer-fighting sources
* Hormone therapy and how to decide if it''s right for you
* Exercise and meditation/visualization techniques to cut your breast cancer risk
* How to perform a breast s
Table of ContentsIntroduction. Healthy Breasts: A Primer. Pregnancy and Breast-Feeding. Your Five-Step Program for Breast Health. Step 1: Eating for Healthy Breasts. Step 2: Using Natural Supplements and Remedies for Healthy Breasts. Step 3: Deciding if Hormones Are Right for You. Step 4: Caring for Your Mind/Body. Step 5: Breast Screening and Preventive Maintenance. How Food, Alcohol, Caffeine, and Environmental Factors Affect Breast Health. Breast Cancer. Other Breast Conditions. All about Surgery: Cosmetic and Reconstructive. Glossary. Sources. Resources. Index.
