Some exciting new info on ways to lower your odds of developing breast cancer
by 50%.

Slash your risk by doing the following…

a) Watch The Scents-
With Co-Vid 19 winding down, a lot of people will be using fewer household cleaners,
air fresheners and other chemical products designed to keep us safe, and that’s a smart
decision. Getting rid of chemical products, (air fresheners and cleansers) and even scented
candles can lower your risk of breast cancer by 15%. Chemically scented products emit
phthalates into the air–and these compounds mimic estrogen in your body, speeding the
growth and spread of abnormal breast cells.
Your Rx: Look for cleaning products, air fresheners and scented candles made naturally
online at Amazon.com, or go to youtube.com and type how to make all-natural
cleaning products.
b) Not Just For Thyroids-
You may know all about the benefits of iodine to keep your thyroid healthy,
and today, researchers say it (iodine) can also cut your risk of breast cancer
by 35%. Researchers say that after being absorbed by breast tissue, this
mineral forces precancerous cells to self-destruct.
Your Rx: Look for iodine in a multivitamin, 150 mcgs.
Talk to your doctor before taking any type of supplement.
c) Go Outside-
Give the Sun another thumbs up, researchers say that spending 20 to 30 mins. under the
sun (without sunscreen) cuts your risk of breast cancer by 50%. Sunshine prods your body
to make vitamin D-3, a nutrient that energizes cancer-killing immune cells. Not able to get
outdoors for 20 to 30 mins? Look into taking 3,000 IU’s of vitamin D-3. Remember–talk to
your doctor before taking any type of supplement.
d) Sleep With A-
Mask. A wee bit of light in your bedroom can raise your risk of breast cancer.
Sleeping in total darkness prompts your brain to release more melatonin,
a sleep-promoting hormone that also helps block the formation, growth and spread
of cancerous breast cells. So, to get your 6 to 8 hours of cancer-preventing sleep,
invest in a sleep mask.
Another tip: The peak times to make melatonin is between midnight and 2 am,
so make sure you’re in bed by 11:00 pm.
e) Ask Your Doctor About-
A 3-D mammogram, also known as digital breast tomosynthesis.
Now widely available, this FDA-approved scanning method increases
cancer detection by 40% and decreases the need for a mammogram redo 15%.
Another benefit: 3-D mammography requires less painful breast compression
than standard mammograms.

A Food Rx:
f)Chicken Please-
Eating a couple servings of this low-cost meat a few times each week
can lower your odds of developing breast cancer by 22%. Poultry is a
great source of choline, an essential B vitamin that strengthens breast cells,
so they’re less likely to be damaged by toxins and excess hormones.
Some other sources of choline-rich foods-lean pork, chickpeas, soybeans
and eggs (especially the yolks).
A Recipe Using Chicken:
The following dish is rich in cancer-preventing nutrients (Brussels
sprouts and orange squash), along with inflammation-taming
protein to help protect breast cells.

The Recipe: Maple Dijon Chicken With Vegetables!
Ingredients:
4 chicken thighs
4 chicken drumsticks
3/4 tsp. tsp. of salt
1/2 tsp. of black pepper
1 Tbs. of olive oil
1 Tbs. of unsalted butter
16 Brussels Sprouts, trimmed and halved
2 cups of butternut squash, peeled and cut into 1/2″ cubes*
1 1/2 cups of chicken broth
2 Tbs. of maple syrup
2 tsp. of Dijon mustard
* Butternut squash- you may have to buy frozen butternut squash
if your grocery store isn’t selling it fresh. If you’re able to find fresh
butternut squash, you may want to cook it first, to make it easier to cut.
Or you can use a vegetable that’s similar and contains the same
beneficial properties, the vegetable: Sweet Potatoes.
To make:
Season chicken with salt and pepper. In a large skillet,* heat olive oil
over medium-high heat. Add chicken skin-side down; cook, turning once,
until browned, about 5 mins. per side. Remove chicken; reserve. To the
drippings in the skillet, add the butter. When melted, add sprouts and squash;
cook until golden, 4 to 5 mins. Remove from the skillet; keep separate from chicken.
Increase heat to high; add broth, maple syrup and mustard to skillet. Bring to a boil,
stirring frequently and scraping up any brown bits on bottom of the skillet.
Return chicken to the skillet; reduce heat to medium-low. Cover; cook 20 to 25 mins.
or until chicken registers 165*F on meat thermometer. Add the vegetables to serving
platter. Increase heat to high; boil pan drippings until slightly thickened, 2 to 3 mins.
Spoon over chicken. Enough for 4 servings.
* Need a good skillet?
Look for Carote 8″ nonstick skillet or Cuisinart Chef’s Classic 10″ skillet.

Sources:
* William J. Meggs, M.D.
* Paula Baillie-Hamilton, M.D.
* Mayo Clinic
* Girish Rai, Ph. D
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Thank-You!