Breast cancer is said to develop from breast tissue. Signs of breast cancer may include a lump in the breast, a change in breast shape, dimpling of the skin, fluid coming from the nipple, or a red scaly patch of skin. In those with distant spread of the disease, there may be bone pain, swollen lymph nodes, shortness of breath, or yellow skin.
Bellow are five Steps to Prevent Breast Cancer.....
1. Minimize or avoid alcohol: These was confirm by Harvard Nurses' Health study, along with several others, has shown consuming more than one alcoholic beverage a day can increase breast cancer risk by as much as 20-25 percent. . Alcohol useis the most well established dietary risk factor for breast cancer. So if you are the type of person that do take more alcohol, I think you should limit it to avoid the risk of having breast cancer.
2. Consume as many fruits and vegetables as possible.
It has been said that the best method to eat cruciferous vegetables is raw or lightly cooked, as some of the photochemical believed to offer protection against breast cancer are destroyed by heat. Eat seven or more servings daily. The superstars for breast cancer protection include all (broccoli, cabbage, cauliflower); dark leafy greens (collards, kale, spinach) ; carrots and tomatoes. The superstar fruits include citrus, berries and cherries.
3. Exercise regularly the rest of your life. Aim for 30 minutes or more of moderate aerobic activity (brisk walking) five or more days a week. Consistency and duration, not intensity. Many studies have shown that regular exercise provides powerful protection against breast cancer.
4. Maintain a positive mental outlook. Engage in self-nurturing behaviors regularly. Develop rich, warm and mutually beneficial relationships with family and friends. Get adequate sleep (7-8 hours per day). The mind-body associations with breast cancer are significant. And lastly
5. Maintain a healthy body weight (BMI less than 25) throughout your life. Weight gain in midlife, independent of BMI, has been shown to significantly increase breast cancer risk. In Addition, and elevated BMI has been conclusively shown to increase the risk of post-menopausal breast cancer.
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