by Becky | May 7, 2024 | 2023, Breast Cancer, Cancer, Essential Oils, Fish Oil Supplements, Polyunsaturated
Written by Taylor Woosley, Science Writer. 12-week supplementation of a combination of fish oil and evening primrose oil (1000 mg EPA + DHA and 251 mg GLA daily) improved fatty acid profiles, as well as the n-6/n-3 PUFA ratio (p < 0.01), and significantly decreased IL-6 concentrations (p < 0.01) compared to the control group. (more…)
by Becky | May 17, 2021 | Breast Cancer, Cognitive Health, Depression, Melatonin, Sleep, Women's Health
Written by Chrystal Moulton, Staff Writer. Melatonin significantly improved cognitive function, depressive symptoms and sleep quality in breast cancer patients. (more…)
by Becky | Feb 16, 2021 | 2021, Breast Cancer, Cancer, Environmental Health, Women's Health
Written by Joyce Smith, BS. This study found that occupational UVR exposure may only slightly diminish the risk of breast cancer after the age of fifty. (more…)
by Becky | Dec 16, 2019 | 2019, Breast Cancer, Cancer, Sweeteners
Written by Joyce Smith, BS. The consumption of sugary drinks was significantly associated with an increased risk of overall cancer and breast cancer.
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by Becky | Dec 16, 2019 | Breast Cancer, Cancer, Vitamin D - Cancer
Written by Dr. Massey, MD, PhD. A medical study revealed that blood levels of vitamin D greater than 38 ng/ml significantly reduced the risk of breast cancer, especially in postmenopausal women. (more…)
by Becky | Nov 19, 2019 | 2018, Breast Cancer, Cancer, Vitamin D - Cancer
Written by Joyce Smith, BS. Pooled analysis of three studies show that the relationship between 25(OH)D serum levels and breast cancer risk are inversely related. (more…)
by Becky | Dec 12, 2018 | Alternative Therapies, Breast Cancer, Cancer
Written by Dr. Patrick Massey, MD, PhD. Study participants who received myofascial massage had a significant decrease in pain levels as well as a significant increase in mobility and a feeling of better general health and overall quality of life when compared to the control group. (more…)
by Becky | May 18, 2018 | 2018, Alcohol, Breast Cancer, Cancer, Obesity, Stress, Women's Health
Written by Jessica Patella, ND. This case-controlled study found a strong correlation between alcohol, obesity and stress, and no correlation between stress and breast cancer; however, a 25% increase in breast cancer was found in obese women between 31 and 40 years of age. (more…)
by Becky | May 1, 2018 | 2018, Alcohol, Breast Cancer, Cancer
Written by Angeline A. De Leon, Staff Writer. A case-controlled study of Brazilian women finds an association between regular alcohol consumption and increased risk of breast cancer. (more…)
by Becky | Sep 26, 2017 | 2017, Breast Cancer, Cancer
Written by Joyce Smith, BS. Of the 33,817 participating postmenopausal women, those who consumed a more proinflammatory diet had an increased risk of breast cancer compared to women who consumed an anti-inflammatory diet. (more…)
by Becky | Jan 2, 2017 | 2015, Boswellia, Breast Cancer, Skin Health
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. Of the 114 patients recovering from breast cancer surgery, those who applied 2% Boswellia cream to the radiated area for 5 weeks had significantly less skin inflammation and toxicity compared to the placebo group. (more…)
by Becky | Apr 29, 2016 | 2016, Breast Cancer, Cancer, Whole Grains
Written by Jessica Patella, ND. In a study with 250 women newly diagnosed with breast cancer and 250 controls, those consuming whole grains more than 7 times per week had only about 1/3 the breast cancer than in the low whole grain group. (more…)
by Becky | Apr 15, 2016 | 2015, Boswellia, Breast Cancer, Skin Health, Women's Health
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. A 2% application of boswellia cream, when applied during radiation treatment, reduced “intense erythema” in 22% of participants compared to 49% of the control group while 19% of participants who underwent both chemotherapy and radiation had “intense erythema” compared to 48.6% of the control group.
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by Becky | Apr 13, 2016 | 2013, Alcohol, Breast Cancer, Cancer, Tobacco
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. Women who smoked and drank alcohol increased their risk of breast cancer. Passive smoking from husbands increased their breast cancer risk by 47% – 74%.
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by Becky | Apr 5, 2016 | 2015, Breast Cancer, Cancer, Melatonin, Nuts and Seeds
Written by Marcia J. Egles, MD. Mice on a diet high in polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFAS) had a significantly slower rate of breast cancer tumor growth as well as a significantly longer survival time than the mice on a melatonin diet or the control mice.
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by Becky | Jan 12, 2016 | 2012, Breast Cancer, Essential Oils, Women's Health
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. This study shows lemongrass oil reduced the percent of mice given a cancer causing agent from 100% to 40% in breast cancer found. (more…)
by Becky | Jan 12, 2016 | 2014, Breast Cancer, Cancer, Vitamin C
Written by Jessica Patella, ND. Supplementation with vitamin C after diagnosis of breast cancer is associated with a 19% reduction in mortality. (more…)
by Antonella | Jan 4, 2016 | 2015, Breast Cancer, Cancer, Carotenoids, Women's Health
Written by Marcia J. Egles, MD. Study shows that higher total carotenoids were associated with 18-28% statistically lower risk of breast cancer. (more…)
by nhri | Nov 22, 2013 | 2013, Breast Cancer, Cancer, Menopause
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. A study of 7,728 women shows that the risk of death from breast cancer was 30% lower in women taking multivitamins compared to non-users. (more…)
by nhri | Aug 1, 2013 | 2013, Breast Cancer, Cancer
Written by Chrystal Moulton, Staff Writer. This study shows that consumption of high fat dairy had a higher occurrence of death due to breast cancer and overall higher rate of mortality. (more…)
