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The human breast is a gland that contains milk ducts, lobes, fatty tissue, and a network of lymphatic vessels. Cancerous tumors can develop in virtually any part of the breast and are most often detected when a woman feels a lump. Cancerous lumps are generally firm, never go away, and are usually pain-free. The majority of breast lumps are not cancerous, but there is no exact way to tell without a professional’s examination. A lump that seems to be growing or that does not move when it is pushed may be cancerous. However, it may also be caused by normal fibrocystic changes during the menstrual cycle. A biopsy is necessary to identify the lump. Breast cancer can also cause a yellow, bloody, or clear discharge from the nipple.
Breast cancer is the most common cancer among women, and the second leading cause of cancer death for women in the United States. The American Cancer society estimates that 267,000 women were diagnosed with breast cancer in 2003, and about 39,800 deaths occurred from this disease. The lifetime risk of developing breast cancer for American women is about one in nine. Many surveys suggest that it is the health problem that is most feared by women. However, if breast cancer is detected early, the five-year-and-beyond survival rate is at about 95 percent.
There is no single answer as to what causes breast cancer, and it is reported that about 60 percent of breast cancers develop without any known risk factors. Researchers believe that estrogen in the most likely culprit in many cases of breast cancer. Estrogen promotes cellular growth in the tissues of the breasts and reproductive organs, and cancer is a disorder of unrestrained cellular growth. Some of the risk factors for breast cancer include onset of menstruation before age nine, menopause after age fifty-five, having a first child after age forty, and having no or few children. The one thing that all of these risk factors have in common is that they result in the breasts being exposed to more estrogen for longer periods of time.
Men can also get breast cancer, but they account for less than 1 percent of breast cancer cases. While it occurs less frequently, breast cancer in men usually is diagnosed at a later, and therefore more serious stage because neither physicians or patients tend to suspect it. About 1,500 men are diagnosed with breast cancer every year in the United States, with 400 dying from it. Cure rates are generally the same for men as they are for women.
It is crucial to detect breast cancer in its earliest and most curable stage. By making healthy changes in diet and lifestyle, examining your breasts regularly, and having regular mammograms can increase your chances of avoiding or overcoming breast cancer.
The following nutrients are helpful in preventing and dealing with breast cancer: coenzyme Q10, colostrum, DMG, essential fatty acids, garlic, germanium, melatonin, a multi-mineral complex, a multi-vitamin complex, natural beta-carotene, proteolytic enzymes, selenium, shark cartilage, SOD, vitamin B complex, vitamin C with bioflavonoids, vitamin E, maitake, vitamin D3, acidophilus, kelp, l-carnitine, l-cysteine, Pycnogenol, raw glandular complex, and SAMe. Additionally, the following herbs may be beneficial: astragalus root, Echinacea, bilberry, burdock root, ginger, green tea, peppermint, red clover, black cohosh, chasteberry, red clover, turmeric, dandelion root, milk thistle, chaste tree berry, ginseng, curcumin, rosemary extract, lycopene, sulphoraphane, green tea extract, garlic, ginkgo biloba, licorice, and silymarin.
Vitamin supplements can help support the bodys nutritional needs and in so doing help the body fight cancer. Changing ones diet, exercise and vitamin supplements can help one prevent the onset of breast cancer and extend ones life span. Natural vitamins and herbs are available at your local or internet health food store at reasonable prices. Always consult your doctor before adding vitamins and herbs to your diet while on prescription medications.
*Statements contained herein have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. Vitamins and herbs are not intended to diagnose, treat and cure or prevent disease. Always consult with your professional health care provider before changing any medication or adding Vitamins to medications.
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Vitamin E supplements need fat to be absorbed, so add a healthy oil to foods like spinach, nuts and leafy greens. Help protect cells in the body from damage by getting vitamin E with advice from aregistered nutritionist in this free video on healthy diets. Expert: Nicole Gaitan Contact: www.nicolegaitan.com Bio: Nicole Gaitan has been certified by the American Council on Exercise as a personal trainer and has received certification in sports nutrition. Filmmaker: Bing Hu…
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In part II of “Vitamin D and the Raw Vegan Diet,” I look at vitamin D3, problems with supplementation, and winter weather. Be sure to check out Part I for information on where vitamin D comes from, how much we need, and the toxic ingredients in sunscreen.
D3?
Vitamin D (as well as vitamin D supplements) actually comes in two forms: vitamin D2 (ergocalciferol) and vitamin D3 (cholecalciferol). Although once thought to be equivalent, it is now known that vitamin D3 (manufactured from exposure to UVB rays) is not absorbed by the skin right away. It actually takes up to 48 hours before the majority of the vitamin D you have been exposed to has entered your bloodstream.
What’s the big deal?
After a nice, sweaty day spent outside, what’s the first thing we want to do? Take a shower.
And what do we typically do in the shower? Lather on lots of sudsy soap.
Uh oh. The problem here is that you are not just washing away your sweat with that soap. If it’s been less than 48 hours, you are stripping your skin of all that precious vitamin D!
The solution? Well, there are a couple:
#1: Wait two days to shower
I may not wear makeup or lots of fancy accessories, but I am still a lady.
I am not WAITING two days after sweaty time in the sun to rinse off!
#2: Only use water
I like to take a shower almost everyday so this is my personal preference.
I know, I know. Only water?!
If you eat a healthy, low fat raw diet, without added salt, spices, or condiments, you really do not need to use soap. In fact, I NEVER use any form of soap, natural or not, to clean my skin.
But I’ll save that for another post. 
Problems with Supplementation
The research out there on problems with supplementation of any kind, including vitamin D, is rather extensive.
One particular study conducted in 2008 showed that vitamin D supplementation can actually block the Vitamin D Nuclear Receptor (VDR), which is necessary for the “repression or transcription of hundreds of genes, including genes associated with diseases ranging from cancers to multiple sclerosis.”
Here is a quote from the professor at Australia’s Murdoch University School of Biological Medicine and Biotechnology, Trevor Marshall, Ph.D., as quoted in a ScienceDaily article on the study:
Molecular biology is now forcing us to re-think the idea that a low measured value of vitamin D means we simply must add more to our diet. Supplemental vitamin D has been used for decades, and yet the epidemics of chronic disease, such as heart disease and obesity, are just getting worse.
Our disease model has shown us why low levels of vitamin D are observed in association with major and chronic illness,’ Marshall added. ‘Vitamin D is a secosteroid hormone, and the body regulates the production of all it needs. In fact, the use of supplements can be harmful, because they suppress the immune system so that the body cannot fight disease and infection effectively.
Debbie Took from RawforLife makes a very good point regarding supplementation and animals in the United Kingdom:
The animal world is full of clues as to how to live healthfully. So, as looking at domesticated mammals (ingesting various unnatural substances in their feeds) would complicate things, let’s consider wild mammals such as squirrels, deer, rabbits. They don’t supplement (and neither do they eat oily fish or vitamin D-fortified milk).
Sure, they’ll get lots more sunlight each summer than we will (which gives us a clue as to lifestyle adjustments to be made). However, the supplement manufacturers like to make us feel that no matter how much sunshine we get in the UK summer our health is going to be compromised if we don’t take D supplements in the winter. Yet these animals are doing just fine! (but note they don’t sit behind windows, soap themselves down daily, drink alcohol or overeat either…)
Well said, Debbie!
I think I’ll take a lesson from my animal friends and stick with simple (and free) sunshine.
What About Winter Weather?
Because vitamin D is fat-soluble, it can be stored by the body. This means that you have the potential to get enough sunshine during the warm months to last you through the winter.
But don’t think you can’t get a wicked tan in the winter time. Did you know that you can get pretty seriously burned from sunlight that is reflected off of snow?
Now, you won’t catch me sunbathing in 30 degree weather and I certainly do not recommend it. But if you’re a fan of cold weather (or a masochist), be my guest! 
My Advice to You
If you haven’t already, be sure to make the most of the last couple of weeks of mild weather before it gets too cold.
Remember, all it takes is 15-30 minutes outdoors (unless you have dark skin, in which case you will require more exposure) to receive adequate vitamin D.
You can spare a few measly minutes for your health, right?
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Vitamin K is used in the blood to help with healthy clotting. It can be found in leafy green vegetables. Include a salad in your daily diet to get enough vitamin K with information from a registered dietitian in this free video on vitamins.
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The answer is simple, your vitamins. You have them to keep you active and resistant to ailments. Of course all these views are endorsed day in and day out by commercials and programs on television. And if you are a keen dog lover, you would naturally feel inclined to extend this healthy habit to your pets too, with dog vitamins for your loyal companion.
At the end of a stressful day, you do come home and unwind with your furry friend. So why not give him that extra boost for his energy levels too. Not only will your precious pooch be healthy, he will also live longer!
You receive constant licks and cuddles from your baby when you own a dog. Your dog can be helped to live a longer life and be in better health with dog vitamins. Giving them a quality pet vitamin supplement will help to ensure that the immune system is working as it should to keep them in good health. Our pets need supplements to maintain the activities of their lives the same as people do. Dogs need to get vitamins now more than ever due the scares with pet food coming out of China.
Even if you are even giving Fido a top quality dog food, he will still need pet vitamins to stay at the top of his game. Many types of vitamins exist, and understanding which constitutes a good vitamin for your four legged friend can make all the difference in their health.
Where you dog are at in their life will determine the type of vitamins for dogs that you give to your dog. Take an active puppy for instance they will require specific vitamins to help them get the best start in their lives. A type of Omega-3 fatty acid should be included in the vitamin to keep the heart healthy.
So, the suitable vitamins will do just that – provide vitality! In the case of older dogs, their requirement of vitamins is different from the other two ages. Supplements for them will contain glucosamine, which helps to keep their joints agile and supple, thereby relieving any pain.
No matter what stage your dog may be in, you should always find ways to keep them healthy. Be curious as to what is actually in their food and what country it comes from when purchasing. Don?t just buy the food because it is on sale at your grocer. This can lead to causing an upset stomach and other issues if you change your dog?s diet. Keep in mind that their bodies are delicate just like ours. They deserve to have every advantage that we give ourselves, including adding a daily supplement to keep them healthy and strong.
We want our pets to grow with us. In order to accomplish that task, we need to keep them in our minds when we think of staying healthy.
Consider giving pet vitamins to keep your dog in peak health. Dog vitamins do come in various formulations, so you will want to find the best type of dog vitamins for your dog.
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