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Deodorant Alternatives for Avoiding Breast Cancer

Last updated on October 9, 2018 By Astrid

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By Tim BoyerG+   EmaxHealth

Do you know what chemicals are in the antiperspirant and deodorant that you apply to your sensitive underarm area every day?

Did you know that at least one of the most common deodorant and antiperspirant ingredients is linked to Alzheimer’s disease and breast cancer? According to the current issue ofMother Earth Living, you should be aware that aluminum-containing hygiene products that help decrease sweating and slow odorous bacterial growth may be putting you at an unnecessary risk of developing breast cancer.

Mother Earth Living writer Gina DeBacker explains that aluminum is used in antiperspirant and deodorant products because of its ability to enter cells that line the sweat ducts of your skin, which then causes the cells to swell and effectively squeeze the sweat ducts shut so that they cannot release sweat.

This aluminum ingredient comes in several aluminum salt formulations with names like:

• Aluminum chloride

• Aluminum chlorohydrate

• Aluminum zirconium

• Aluminum hydroxybromide

The problem with aluminum is that it is a known neurotoxin and has been linked to neurological disorders such as Alzheimer’s disease. In addition, because it is applied in the form of deodorants to the armpits where lymph nodes lies close to the skin in the breast region, scientists suspect that it and other components like parabens may be linked to breast cancer. In fact, some believe that what might be happening is that aluminum absorbed may cause changes to the estrogen receptors that play an important role in breast tissue health.

The concern that health authorities have concerning aluminum in hygiene products such as antiperspirants and deodorants is that although the risks described are not proven in short term studies, many people who could be susceptible are typically exposed to the suspect ingredients for many years.

Furthermore, it’s not just aluminum that consumers should be worried about, but other ingredients as well that include propylene glycol (a chemical that helps aluminum enter the skin); triclosan (an antibacterial that is also an endocrine disruptor); talc powder (a suspected carcinogen), fragrances (most of which are unidentified chemicals); and, BHT (a toxic component of plastics that has been linked to nervous system defects and hyperactivity in children).

The good news is that there are safer, natural deodorant products that can be safely applied to the skin and help keep you feeling and smelling fresh. The editors of Mother Earth Living recommend the following 6 natural deodorizers that use natural essential oils rather than toxic metals and chemicals + my recommendations:

1. Almond Joy—available at nourishorganic.com for $10

2. See Me Rollin’—available at lafes.com for $6

3. A Sweet Dream—available at lavilin.com for $16

4. Dream Cream—available at soapwallkitchen.com for $14

5. Baby Fresh—available at iwillaremedy.com for $10

6. Crystal Clear

Environmental Group Rated and Approved

7. Purelygreat Charcoal Deodorant

8. Purelygreat Cream

9. Be Green Bath And Body Natural Deodorant

10. Purelygreat (Lavender for Women)

11. Purelygreat Cream (Citrus for men)

12. Alba Botanica Stick Deodorant 

13. Biossance Squalane + Bamboo Deodorant

14. QET Botanicals Dry putty Deodorant

 

But if find that the above is little too pricey, here is an informative article on 4 natural underarm deodorants you can make in your home.

For more about health safety when it comes to hygiene and skin care products, check out this list of 17 beauty products you should avoid.

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Reference: Mother Earth Living July/August 2014 issue
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Filed Under: Cancer Tagged With: breast cancer, cancer awareness, chemical free deodorants, natural deodorants, prevention

The Plant Compound That Can Save Lives

Last updated on November 3, 2015 By Astrid

Health Benefits of Flaxseeds lignans

Lignans Save Lives

By Mercola

Lignans are a type of plant compound known as polyphenols. Lignan precursors are most abundant in flaxseeds, although they’re also found in other seeds (like sesame seeds), berries, fruits, vegetables, and whole grains.

When you consume lignan precursors, bacteria in your gut convert the “plant” lignans into “human” lignans, including enterodiol and enterolactone, which have weak estrogenic activity.

This can be beneficial for women’s health, because if you have naturally high estrogen levels, the weak “estrogens” from lignans may bind to some of your estrogen receptor sites, thereby actually reducing total estrogen activity. As explained by Dr. Christine Horner, a board certified general and plastic surgeon, who wrote an award-winning book on how to protect and fight breast cancer naturally:

“There are all sorts of different strengths to estrogens. Let’s say estradiol, which is the strongest, most abundant form – if it hooks on to the estrogen receptor, it may cause a thousand cell divisions.

But if a plant estrogen hooks on, it may cause one. When you flood your system with these plant estrogens, I’d say it’s kind of like a game of musical chairs.

There are only certain numbers of receptors, and whoever gets their first, gets it. They’re blocking the strong estrogens from getting on, so that’s why it has an inhibitory effect.”
On the other hand, if your estrogen levels are low, lignans may help to supplement your levels to promote a more optimal balance. Its effect on hormonal balance is just one way these plant compounds may benefit your health.

Lignans May Help Fight Cancer

The anti-estrogenic effects of lignans (i.e. their ability to block the effects of estrogen in some tissues) could potentially help reduce the risk of hormone-associated cancers (breast, uterine, ovarian, and prostate).1 According to a review published in Critical Reviews in Clinical Laboratory Sciences:2

“Experimental evidence in animals has shown clear anticarcinogenic effects of flaxseed or pure lignans in many types of cancer.”

There is also research suggesting that postmenopausal women who have a high intake of dietary lignans have a 15 percent lower risk of breast cancercompared to those with a low intake.3

A meta-analysis of 21 studies similarly found high lignan exposure may be associated with a reduced breast cancer risk in postmenopausal women,4 and a study of thousands of Canadian women also revealed lignan-rich flaxseed intake is associated with a reduction in breast cancer risk.5

A study comparing the effects of sesame seed lignan and flaxseed lignan in reducing the growth of human breast tumors in mice revealed that sesame seed lignan reduced palpable tumor size by 23 percent compared to control and also increased apoptosis (programmed cell death).6

Both types of lignans also reduced tumor cell proliferation, but overall, the sesame seed lignan was more effective than the flaxseed lignan in reducing breast tumor growth.

Lignan-Rich Flaxseeds for Cancer Prevention?

Research has shown promising results related to flaxseeds (the richest dietary source of lignan precursors) and cancer. As reported by the University of Maryland Medical Center:7

“… [P]ostmenopausal women who were newly diagnosed with breast cancer ate a muffin with 25 grams dietary flaxseed every day for 40 days. The study found that adding flaxseed to the diet may have the potential to reduce tumor growth in women with breast cancer.

… Animal studies show that lignans may slow the growth of colon tumor cells. Population studies suggest that flaxseed may reduce the number of abnormal cell growths, which are early markers of colon cancer.”
Further, according to Dr. Horner, there are hundreds of studies showing that flax not only protects against breast cancer more effectively than any other food we know of but may also shrink breast tumors.

She also cites research by Lilian Thompson of the University of Toronto, who has done many studies on flaxseeds and estrogen-positive tumors. In one of Dr. Thompson’s studies, she found that estrogen-positive breast tumors shrank in every woman given flaxseeds for three weeks.
“I had personal experience with this,” Dr. Horner said. “My business manager’s mother developed breast cancer.

I started her on three tablespoons of flaxseed per day, plus a potent herbal antioxidant. Her tumor was 1.5 cm on mammogram. At the time of surgery three weeks later her tumor had shrunk to 0.5 cm.

With all these cancer-fighting effects, not surprisingly, research shows that women who have the highest level of lignans in their body have the lowest risk of breast cancer.

Flaxseeds contain 100 times more lignans than any other known plant source and are one of the most powerful foods you can eat to lower your risk of breast cancer.

Here’s the key to understanding this controversy: Plant estrogens are not the same as the estrogens your body makes or synthetic estrogens found in hormone replacement therapy.

They are very different. Many actually act more like selective estrogen modulators or SERMS (Tamoxifen is a SERM) and as aromatase inhibitors like Arimidex. These plant chemicals act in so many complex ways that we may never fully understand them all.”
Dr. Thompson’s and others’ research show that flax lignans fight breast cancer: in a number of ways, including:

Lignans Play an Important role

Heart Health Benefits of Lignans

Aside from cancer, there is evidence that eating a diet rich in plant lignans may be linked to a lower risk of heart disease. In a study of nearly 2,000 men, those with the highest enterolactone levels, which are a marker of plant lignan intake, were significantly less likely to die from coronary heart disease than those with the lowest levels.8,9

Research also shows that adding flaxseeds to your diet may have a favorable effect on cholesterol levels, although it’s unknown at this time if that’s due to the lignans or other heart-healthy nutrients or phytochemicals found in flaxseeds (such as plant-based omega-3s or fiber).10

In a study that also compared flaxseed lignans with sesame seeds lignans, the sesame seed lignans appeared to lower TBARS (Thiobarbituric Acid Reactive Substances) concentration and increase vitamin E while the flaxseed lignans did not.11 Increased levels TBARS are associated with diseases such as atherosclerosis, heart disease, diabetes, liver disorders, and inflammatory rheumatic diseases.

Potential Bone Health and Antioxidant Effects

It’s known that phytoestrogens’ estrogenic effects in bone could help maintain bone density. In the case of osteoporosis, research suggests enterolactone excretion (a marker of dietary lignan intake) was positively associated with bone mineral density in the spine and hip of postmenopausal women, although more research is needed in this area.12

It is also suggested that lignan precursors may have beneficial effects that are unrelated to its interactions with estrogen receptors. Among these are potential antioxidant effects. According to the Linus Pauling Institute:13

“Lignans can act as antioxidants in the test tube, but the significance of such antioxidant activity in humans is not clear because lignans are rapidly and extensively metabolized. Although one cross-sectional study found that a biomarker of oxidative damage was inversely associated with serum enterolactone levels in men, it is not clear whether this effect was related to enterolactone or other antioxidants present in lignan-rich foods.”

What Are the Best Food Sources of Lignans?

Seeds (flax, pumpkin, sunflower, poppy, and sesame), berries, and vegetables are among the best food sources of lignans. Flaxseed is the richest dietary source and crushing the seeds may improve lignans’ bioavailability. However, because flaxseeds are highly perishable and turn rancid rapidly, you should buy organic whole seeds, and grind them yourself just prior to use (avoid pre-ground versions). Flaxseed oil does not typically contain lignans.

In the US, consumption of phytoestrogens such as lignans is low. It’s thought the average intake for postmenopausal women is less than 1 milligram (mg) a day, with 80 percent of that from lignans. You may need to consume between 50 and 100 mg of lignans a day to raise enterolactone to beneficial levels, which is the equivalent of three or four tablespoons of unrefined ground flaxseed per day. You can also find beneficial lignans in supplement form. If you’d like to increase your dietary intake, the chart below, from the Linus Pauling Institute, shows the total lignan content of a variety of foods:14

Lignans Play an Important Role in Optimal Health

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Filed Under: Healing Foods Tagged With: breast cancer, estrogen bloquers, flaxseed, foods that heal, healing foods, healthy foods, lignans, lignants compound, organic seeds, prevention, prostate cancer, seeds

Healing Juice: Cleanser, Cancer Prevention Cabbage Juice

Last updated on May 27, 2018 By Astrid Leave a Comment

 

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As you can see I like to juice. I juice all type of vegetables, fruits, and even superfoods.

If you have been diagnosed with an ulcer or really bad acid reflux this juice should be part of your natural treatment to heal it. Yes, you can heal ulcers, GERD, and acid reflux naturally–   if you are willing to make lifestyle ur changes mainly with your diet. Wait no pill? Clearly, we know the pills “work” in treating the symptoms for a bit, haven’t been working at all or worse yet– if medications have damaged something else.

You know it. Over the counter pills are just a “quick fix” that actually don’t fix anything at all. They simply mask the issue. Don’t you want the long-term results? I am sure you do– once you get rid of the burning, bloating, and that horrible feeling of fullness, discomfort, gas, regurgitation you will never look back.

 I wanted immediate relief to the misery they call GERD- acid reflux.  It is a never-ending cycle that you must be willing to get out of at all cause.  Just like you, I went the conventional route with OTC medications, I tried Omeprazole, tums, Alka-Seltzer, etc… None of them got to the root cause of my issue. None! It was all a temporary band-aid to a much deeper problem; Poor habits and nutrition.  After a while I decided to taky matters in my own hands, and addressed GERD the natural way– I know exactly how you feel.

I declared the natural healing war on PPI, Acid blockers and of course, Acid reflux and I won! You can too, and this juice was part of my healing plan. If any of the symptoms above sound familiar, you ought to learn how I did it here: healyounaturally.com/acid-reflux/

Cabbage To Prevent Cancer

Cabbage has several Cancer-Preventing Properties according to this article by Dr. Mercola. Cabbage contains powerful antioxidants like vitamins A and C and phytonutrients such as thiocyanates, lutein, zeaxanthin, isothiocyanates and sulforaphane, which stimulate detoxifying enzymes and may protect against breast, colon and prostate cancers.

Sulforaphane, also selectively targets cancer stem cells, and by doing so it effectively prevents the cancer from spreading and/or recurring. Antioxidants also help protect your body from oxidative stress.

The George Mateljan Foundation noted:

“Without sufficient intake of antioxidants, our oxygen metabolism can become compromised, and we can experience a metabolic problem called oxidative stress. Chronic oxidative stress in and of itself can be a risk factor for development of cancer.”


In this article Dr. Axe explains the benefits of red cabbage in depth including it’s gut and autoimmune healing properties. :

The immune system is extremely vulnerable to oxidant and antioxidant balance, as uncontrolled free radical production can impair its function and defense mechanism. These free radicals can form in the body and promote tissue damage. However, antioxidants are the perfect defense mechanisms for the immune system and can help fight off intruders, including cancer. Additionally, vitamin C is important in the formation of collagen, which keeps our bodies and cells connected and solid. (1)

Due in large part to its vitamin C content, red cabbage is a high-antioxidant food that fights free radical damage and strengthens the immune system.

 

Cabbage To Heal Ulcers and Acid Reflux

Cabbage has been knowing for its gut healing properties due to . You can also make kimchi a probiotic live food that is one of the best foods for gut health.

When it comes to ulcer treatment in particular, one food rich in lactic acid stands out above the rest: cabbage juice.
Many years before antibiotics, cabbage juice was successfully used to prevent or heal peptic and duodenal ulcers. In one study, it was shown that cabbage juice alone had a cure rate of over 92 percent in the treatment of these ulcers. This compared to about a 32 percent cure rate in those patients that used a placebo or other treatment.

Cabbage is also a reliable source of vitamin C, which has been found to be lower in the gastric juice of ulcer patients. Therefore, if you have ulcers, cabbage juice is a safe, effective, and an inexpensive remedy. If you “culture” it or give it a chance to ferment, you’ll experience even more benefits. Check out my recipe to make fermented cabbage or veggies.

 

IMPORTANT: If you suspect or have been diagnosed with Hashimotos or hypothyroidism you must skip the juice and cook the cabbage to still get the benefits. Instead make a mango, ginger smoothie.

It is my hope that you concentrate on enhancing your lifestyle with Nutrition, exercise, stress reducing techniques and overall a healthier life style to your healing journey.  Also, that you learned a thing or two today 😉

Have you juiced red cabbage before? It doesn’t taste bad at all. Plus the apple and any other fruit you add (I like 90:10) veggies: fruits but you can do 80:20. Add some soothing mango, aloe vera or papaya to enhance the ulcer healing properties.

 

➡If you never juiced cabbage here is a tasty recipe “Probiotic Ulcer Healer + Mineral Boost Juice https://www.healyounaturally.com/probiotic-ulcer-healing-and-mineral-boost/
➡Learn more about the benefits of cabbage https://www.healyounaturally.com/healthy-eating-image-tips/

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Filed Under: Healing Juices Tagged With: acid reflux, cancer, juice for cancer, juice for GERD, prevention, vegetable juice

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