10 Strategies to Prevent and Treat Breast Cancer

Imbalances in seven key systems in your body contribute to breast cancer, along with every other

disease. Among these seven key systems is hormonal imbalance; let’s take a look at how this can contribute to breast cancer:

• High insulin levels eventually create insulin resistance
• Sugar is a driver behind high insulin levels. Every time you eat sugar, you raise insulin levels
• High insulin levels promote inflammation and enable cancer cells to grow. 
• Sugar, especially in the form of high-fructose corn syrup and other processed carbohydrates, surges your insulin levels, increasing estrogen in the bargain. 

Put bluntly: Every time you eat sugar, you increase your risk for breast cancer.....

Implement These Key Strategies to Treat or Prevent Breast Cancer

Conventional medicine oftentimes overlooks simple but powerfully effective ways to prevent breast cancer and create abundant health. In my practice, I’ve found these 10 strategies incredibly helpful to do this and more:

1. Fiber up. Fiber becomes critical for gut and overall health. Your goal should be 35 grams per day. High-fiber foods include vegetables, fruits, beans, nuts, and whole grains such as brown rice and ground flax seed. Consider a fiber supplement if you’re not getting your complete quota from food.
2. Have protein at every meal. Good protein sources include fish, lean poultry, beans, nuts, eggs, and soy. Make sure you include a few vegetarian options in your daily protein intake. Check out my favorite high-protein breakfast recipes here.
3. Supplement wisely. At the very least, you want to take a good multivitamin/mineral, as well as fish oil. Remember, optimal levels of the B vitamin folate help to prevent breast and other cancers. You can find these and other supplements in my store.
4. Control stress levels. Studies connect chronic stress levels with increased breast cancer risk. Whether you opt for meditation, yoga, deep breathing, or another de-stressor, find something that works for you and do it. My UltraCalm CD is a great way to melt away stress and anxiety.
5. Restore gut health. Leading researchers at Cleveland Clinic discovered gut microflora influences cancer genes and your immune system. Tend your inner garden with gut-supporting foods like fermented foods, as well as fiber and probiotics. If you suspect gut issues, such as leaky gut or IBS, work with a Functional Medicine practitioner to correct them.
6. Reduce your toxic load. Visit the Environmental Working Group (EWG) to learn ways to reduce toxic exposure.  Become more aware about how things like household cleaners and cosmetics can increase your toxic load by visiting EWG’s website.
7. Exercise regularly. Studies show regular exercise can decrease your breast cancer risk. Exercise improves insulin sensitivity, helping you balance estrogen and maintain a healthy body weight. No matter what your fitness level, you’ll find an easy-to-apply exercise plan here.
8. Go clean and green. Choose filtered water and organic food. Always opt for high-quality meat sources like wild salmon and grass-fed beef.
9. Watch the alcohol. One glass of wine a day increases your breast cancer risk 40 percent. An increased alcohol load means your liver can’t metabolize estrogen well. If you drink, limit wine to one glass three times a week. One drink is five ounces of wine, 1.5 ounces of hard alcohol, or 12 ounces of beer.
10. Get great sleep. Studies show an inverse association between sleep duration and breast cancer risk – simply put: more sleep equals less risk. Aim for eight hours of quality, uninterrupted sleep every night. Review my 19 top sleep tips here.When it comes to cancer – and really, optimal health – we’re all in this together.

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