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Breast Cancer – Estrogen Fed Cancer & the Power of Nutrition

Breast Cancer – Estrogen Fed Cancer & the Power of Nutrition

Pro-Active Steps You Can Take In the Fight Against Breast Cancer!

Breast Cancer AwarenessBreast Cancer Awareness was last month and I heard a really helpful interview on a local radio station http://www.WWIB.com on October 14th.

Nutritionist Karen Hurd located in Fall Creek, WI and online at http://www.KarenHurd.com, was interviewed and gave some really helpful, health impacting information.

I’ve listened to her before and I’ve always been impressed. She has a way of explaining how the body works in easy-to-understand terms. And all of her recommendations, that I’ve tried, have helped me.

Today I’ll try to just stay focused on this interview about estrogen fed cancer. Also let me make my disclaimer up front – this post is based on the notes I took while listening to the interview and I do my best to be accurate. But even so this is in no way medical advice… if you have a problem, please go see a doctor!

Estrogen fed cancers are tumorous growths that are fed by the hormones estrogen. There are four types of estrogen – and estrogen fed cancers are fed by one of the strongest estrogens that we make. It stimulates female tissue to grow past what it should be growing and to grow tissue that is an anomaly (not supposed to be there). Then that tissue is called a tumor and can spread as cancer to other parts of the body as well. So it is important to keep it in check!

Since estrogen is causing this… if we can control the amount of estrogen being secreted or get rid of the estrogen that is already circulating in the body – we could have a major impact on the cancer!

How Do We Go About Getting Control of the Estrogen in Our Body?

1.) Stop the Things that are Causing Over-Production

What causes us to produce large amounts of estrogen that are over-the-top amounts that cause cancerous growths?

Things like the following were the main culprits mentioned:

A. CAFFEINE – Caffeine is one of the worst culprits in estrogen fed cancers! It produces large amounts of estrogen (too much estrogen and then you can grow fibroids or tumors that become cancerous.) As difficult as it may be, it is important to STOP the intake of caffeine.

If you give up the coffee (and/or pop) your estrogen levels will begin to fall. Suggested alternatives besides plain water are: carbonated water and almond milk (warm almond milk is good).

B. SUGAR – Sugar is another culprit that stimulates the production of estrogen.

C. PERFUMES & FRAGERANCES – Perfumes may not be something you would have considered, but they are well known for stimulating the production of hormones.

2.) Get Rid of the Estrogen that is Already Made

We recycle estrogen everyday – all day. Most of the time it is not being properly eliminated, and gets recycled in the blood stream and wreaks havoc.

How do we eliminate it?

Have a diet high in fiber; beans and legumes. If you are dealing with symptoms, add large amounts of soluble fiber into your diet – it would be nice to press 30-50 grams p/day, which means ½ cup of beans 6-9 times a day. Then you clear a lot of estrogen and reduce your risks.

Randy Johnson, a client of Karen Hurd, was also on the interview. Randy already had a mastectomy late 2007 and then contacted Karen when dealing with the crisis of breast cancer. She was also seeing her regular doctors, and so she has lots of documentation of her test results.

After she started the recommended nutritional diet changes, her tested levels of estrogen dropped dramatically! She did not end up taking the chemotherapy and is now cancer free. Randy also mentioned other health benefits from her nutritional diet changes and her story is very encouraging.

This is a verse she stood on during her health crisis:

“Trust Me in your times of trouble and I will rescue you and you will glorify Me.” – Psalm 50:15

I’ve personally taken Karen’s previous advice on cutting out sugar and adding fish oil to my diet. I haven’t completely cut out sugar but take in very little. Those two changes alone made a significant difference for me.

I really suggest not ignoring the practical everyday things we can do to help ourselves achieve better health. As Karen said, “There are no side effects to a healthy diet – only side benefits.”

If we pray and ask God for help and He brings to our attention steps we can take, why would we want to ignore them?

I was dealing with symptoms and have been in prayer about them, and then this interview just happened to show up. I’ve been challenged with giving up my coffee, but I am working on it and also getting the majority of my protein from beans now.

I’ve already noticed most of my symptoms gone, (now just dealing with caffeine withdrawal headaches).

Bottom line: Have HOPE! Do not ignore the practical nutritional steps you can take. And do not fear. Do what you can and Trust God – always!

God bless you,
Brenda

P.S. I was reminded of a book I’ve had for many years that is also packed full of helpful information. I just dug it out and dusted it off. I see it is still available on Amazon and is called: “You CAN Prevent Breast Cancer” by Harvey Diamond.

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How Can Healthy Lifestyle Choices Boost Your Personal Image?

How Can Healthy Lifestyle Choices Boost Your Personal Image?

Tips on Taking Care of Your Spirit, Mind, and Body

Live Healthy Live for GodSelf-esteem plays a vital role in success. Don’t let a dwarfed self-image hold you back from being all that you are capable of.  How you see yourself has to do with the condition of your spirit, mind, and body. You are a package deal and you need to boost your self-esteem with healthy lifestyle choices daily.

It’s no secret that what we see when we look in the mirror effects our self-esteem. If the body reflected is at its ideal weight, with a clear complexion, well groomed, and dressed well, it is much easier to go through the day with powerful confidence to take on the world.

Yet, when the opposite is reflected, not only does our self-esteem plunge, but there is usually the stress of carrying around physical and emotional pain from the present condition of our body.

Take care of your body and make healthy choices on a daily basis.

Eat a healthy balanced diet, exercise and eliminate the intake of harmful substances. We are surrounded with a wealth of information on how to feed and exercise our body for optimum performance. No more excuses here. Just start where you are and make baby steps daily so that it becomes a lifestyle. The reward is worth it.

Renew your mind daily.

Monitor what you watch and listen to. What you put in is what you’ll get out. If you fill it with stress, fear, and all that is failing, you’ll experience that in your life. Fill your mind with positive, uplifting, words, thoughts, and pictures to make that become your reality.

In Proverbs 23:7 it says; ‘As a man thinks in his heart, so is he’.  And this leads me to the next point, the condition of your spirit or heart.

Guard your heart.

Your dominating thoughts get planted in your heart and become your reality. This is so important! Decide how you want your life to look, be, and feel. Then play that movie of your desired life in your head daily. Choose to fill your mind with healthy thoughts and images. Don’t forget to speak them and you’ll not only help block out the negative thoughts that want to trip you up, you’ll discover your confidence begin to rise.

Case in point: Healthy lifestyle choices give us the opportunity to operate at maximum performance. Eat right, exercise, monitor what you watch, listen to, and speak. Learn to love and laugh often. Do the best with what you have and begin where you are. Soon you’ll uncover the powerful, real you inside yourself as you boost your self-esteem.

May your healthy lifestyle choices bring you a life full of growing prosperity!

Be blessed – Cheers,
Brenda

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Younger Thinner You Diet, Dr Eric Braverman – Book Review

Younger Thinner You Diet, by Dr Eric Braverman – Book Review

How Understanding Your Brain Chemistry Can Help You Lose Weight, Reverse Aging, and Fight Disease

Younger Thinner You Diet by Dr Eric BravermanI’ve always had an interest in health and nutrition. Blame it on my mom for being a major ‘health nut’ in the ‘70s and on.  (Actually I need to thank my mom for it … thanks Mom! :))

I find it fascinating how our minds and brain play such an important role in who we are and how we live our lives out. I see God using Dr. Braverman in his cutting edge research and I’ve seen him interviewed on a number of Christian programs.

In Younger (Thinner) You Diet, Dr. Eric R. Braverman reveals how we can have permanent weight loss and take years off our age (and who doesn’t want that?),  by changing the chemical balance of our brains. The brain is discussed at length in simple to understand terms and how different chemicals affect it. You’ll find out how it affects your personality, weight loss and aging process. It also includes quizzes to help you understand your weakest areas.

Reviews:

“Dr. Braverman identifies the missing component of addictive eating—imbalances in your brain chemistry. His program corrects the problem and makes it possible to stick to his and other great dietary programs for thinness and your health.”  Nicholas Perricone, MD, FACN, Assistant Clinical Professor of Dermatology at the Yale University School of Medicine, and author of the bestsellers The Wrinkle Cure and The Perricone Prescription

“This book is amazing and shows how to eat for LIFE.”
Actual portion of user testimonial taken from www.amazon.com

“It doesn’t matter who you are or what health you’re in, you need to have this book. It’s not just about being thin; it’s about balancing your body’s hormones, brain chemistry, mood, the works.”
Actual portion of user testimonial taken from www.amazon.com

“I was further amazed at how much our personality is formed by neurotransmitters, which can be balanced with food.”
Actual portion of user testimonial taken from www.amazon.com

“…you will also find tips for combating such things as osteoporosis, collagen loss, and other maladies.”
Actual portion of user testimonial taken from www.amazon.com

I could go on and on… but just want to say this is definitely a reference book to have for anyone wanting to improve their health.  Our health is so important to being able to live out the plan God has for us.

You can find the Younger (Thinner) You Diet and other Dr. Eric Braverman books online at Amazon.com.

I’ve had seasons of being sick and seasons of being healthy, physically and mentally … and I sure do accomplish more in the seasons of being healthy!

“Do you not know that you are the temple of God and that the Spirit of God dwells in you?”  1 Cor. 3:16

Let us all take care of this temple that God has given us and that His Spirit dwells in. May you all continue to have growing prosperity in your health, even as your soul prospers!

God bless and soar higher,
Brenda

P.S. Has this book or any other helped you in your journey for health?  Please feel free to comment and share with us … thanks!

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Growing Prosperity Video 3 John 2

Growing Prosperity Video – 3 John 2

“I pray that you may be in health and prosper, even as your soul prospers.” 3 John 1:2

This is a quick 30 second video meant to give you a little positive boost in your day with a Word from God. Be blessed!

Cheers,
Brenda

P.S. If you have a favorite encouraging verse that you would like me to put to video, please feel free to post a comment and share. Thanks!

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