SkinSelf Renewal Blog
5 Tips to reduce breast cancer risk
You or a loved one can significantly reduce the risk of breast cancer. Top 5 tips: 1 – There are 3 estrogens, estriol (cancer protective), estradiol and estrone (stimulates cancer cells).Do you know if you are estrone dominant? Estrone dominant means you have a higher percentage of estrone than estriol. You can raise your estriol level with bioidentical hormone replacement. 2 – Keep your blood vitamin D3 level around 80 nanograms per milliliter. Vit D3 has been shown to reduce incidence of cancer. 3 – Take daily supplements of Indol-3-Carbinol (I3C), found in broccoli and cabbage. It has been shown to decrease the proliferation of breast cancer cells. Click here for more info and to place your order. 4 – Take daily supplements of Resveratrol shown to have anti-cancer and anti-inflammatory activity. Click here for more info and to place your order. 5 – Reduce the radiation exposure from your yearly…
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Oregano, inflamation and bone loss
Chronic inflammation is known to be associated with increase risk of chronic diseases such as cardiovascular disease and arthritis. One way to fight that inflammation is through nutrition. According to a study conducted by Swiss researchers, oregano is the “ultimate inflammation fighter” thanks to its active ingredient betacaryophyllin (E-BCP). E-BCP is also known to be present in many other spices and herbs, such as basil, rosemary, cinnamon and black pepper. Other studies have found that oregano also contains the powerful antifungal agents, phytochemicals thymol and carvacrol. And oregano oil has a strong antibacterial action against a range of bugs including those responsible for E.coli, salmonella and the common cold. I recommend that my patients take a daily nutraceutical of organic whole foods. Contact Azani Medical Spa if you are interested in adding pharmaceutical grade nutritional supplements for great health!
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Fish and Flaxseed Oil
What are fish oil and flaxseed oil?Fish oil is derived from the tissues of fatty fish.Flax Seed Oil is a blue flowering plant that is grown on the Western Canadian Prairies.These natural oils are highly recommended for the general well being and whole body nutrition.They contain omega-3, B vitamins, potassium, lecithin, magnesium, fiber, protein, and zinc . Should you add fish or flax seed oil to your diet? Some nutritionists, researchers, and scientists believe that it could be the most important health-promoting supplement next to a multi-vitamin. Nearly every system in the body can benefit from these oil’s natural properties. Just look at this list of facts and studies of what these Oils can and may accomplish: – Research shows low incidence of breast cancer and colon cancer inpopulations that have high amounts of lignan in their diet. Flax is 100 times richer in lignan than most whole grains. – Studies show that Omega-3 fatty acids help lower…
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