Balancing Hormones Reduces Risk of Breast Cancer Says BodyLogicMD

Boca Raton, FL (PRWEB) September 9, 2008

What do balanced hormones, managing stress and breast cancer have in common? Reducing the breast cancer risk.

During October, BodyLogicMD will be handing out pink ribbons and breast cancer prevention tips to all patients in each physician’s market. The goal of this Breast Cancer Awareness Month initiative is to improve public awareness about the importance of balancing hormones and reducing the risk of breast cancer.

According to bioidentical hormone therapy expert and BodyLogicMD Chief Medical Officer, Dr. Alicia Stanton, women whose hormone levels are balanced – including estrogen, progesterone, testosterone, insulin, thyroid, and cortisol – may have a more stable environment for their breast cells. This may limit excess growth and potentially reduce the risk of breast cancer. At the very least, it is important that all women are aware of their hormone levels, especially estrogen and progesterone.

Breast Cancer Awareness Month is an annual international health campaign organized by major breast cancer charities every October to increase awareness of the disease and to raise funds for research into its cause, prevention, and cure. The National Cancer Institute estimates that 182,460 women will suffer with breast cancer in 2008.

“It is well known that estrogen causes breast cells to grow, which is necessary. However, that growth must be balanced by progesterone, which stabilizes the cells. In perimenopause, many women are deficient in progesterone long before their estrogen levels decrease causing estrogen dominance,” said Dr. Alicia Stanton, Chief Medical Officer of BodyLogicMD. “Progesterone deficiency can be exaggerated by stress, poor diet, and poor sleep habits. That imbalance can cause an environment of estrogen dominance, which could lead to excess breast cell proliferation.”

With extensive research being devoted to breast cancer prevention and treatment methods, studies show that stress and lifestyle play a role in developing breast cancer. BodyLogicMD shares ways to reduce stress levels and improve lifestyle.

“Stress management in preventing breast cancer is key. Studies now show that women who endure a significant stress event, such as a divorce, death in the family or tragedy, are more likely to develop breast cancer,” said Dr. Stanton. “Stress reduction and a lifestyle that allows you to take time for yourself is a healthy practice for all women.”

Why does stress affect breast cancer levels?

Cortisol, the “stress hormone” is responsible for increased belly fat, lethargy, high blood pressure, high blood sugar levels, immune system suppression, and is now being linked to breast cancer. Produced by the adrenal gland, cortisol production is an automatic physiological response to increased stress of any kind.

“When you need more cortisol, you take away from progesterone. Progesterone is important in balancing estrogen. We look at estrogen and progesterone balance to help patients have less of a risk of breast cancer by reducing stress levels,” said Stanton.

Stress management techniques can also be effective in helping to stop production of cortisol in the body.

“Aside from stress reduction as it relates to breast cancer, I often discuss lifestyle management with my patients – everything from increased exercise to time management,” said Dr. Stanton. “It’s important for patients to recognize how stress negatively effects the body and what they can do to stop that from happening.”

About BodyLogicMD

Founded in 2003, BodyLogicMD is a network of highly trained physician-owned practices specializing in natural bioidentical hormone therapy integrated with fitness and nutrition to men and women suffering from hormonal imbalance, menopause and andropause. Suzanne Somers’ latest book “Ageless, The Naked Truth About Bioidentical Hormones,” features BodyLogicMD as an expert source. To request an appointment at the BodyLogicMD location nearest you visit http://app.bodylogicmd.com/content/getstarted/EmailMe.aspx

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Breast Cancer Grandmother Gives Hope To Others Through NLP

(PRWEB UK) 18 May 2011

Rosie OHara uses NLP (Neuro Linguistic Programming) and healthy doses of humour to cope with her breast cancer and in her forthcoming book No More Bingo Dresses Using NLP to cope with breast cancer and other people she brings inspiration, and critically practical help, to other cancer sufferers. http://www.mxpublishing.co.uk/engine/shop/product/9781908218346/

Rosie is an NLP trainer and she says that the book came about as a result of a diary I wrote for my friends, and I added bits of NLP I used help me to cope with other people, family, friends, business colleagues and anyone in the medical profession (note sweeping generalisation).

Rosies style is very positive, humour laden, frank and honest. Fiona Pearson from Friends of ANCHOR comments Her account of this part of her life journey is brutally honest which is refreshingly different from other related personal journals; instead of self-pity, sorrow and sadness, Rosies book is inspiring and uplifting.

Rosies experience with cancer is extensive and started with her late husband Michael. Rosie comments; Michael used to say that in life you only get what you deserve. In NLP we also talk about Perception is Projection. In essence if you believe you don’t deserve something or you are not worthy, then most probably you’ll get that nothing or bad thing. The book gives you ideas on how to be clear about what you want and then get what you want, which is extremely important when coping with cancer.

On the encouragement of her publishers, Rosie has started a blog and has really taken to it. Provocative articles like When My Granny Had 2 Boobs and Why do cancer patients have to live on handouts are proving extremely popular. Rosie is fearless and doesnt pull her punches. There is plenty of humour, which Rosie explains is a healthy thing to have when dealing with cancer.

A truly modern granny she is also tackling YouTube. Our favourite moment in her first video is when Rosie, not a particularly big fan of supermarket chains, delivers a particularly fun sideswipe. Her initial breast examination was in a mobile scanning unit in a supermarket car park and she says that she is thinking of complaining to the manager as although she had her goods scanned, she didnt receive any clubcard points.

There is however a very serious side to the book as the Managing Director of the Association of NLP, Karen Moxom explains;

Her open approach to a challenging and sometimes taboo subject is both refreshing and empowering. She is passionate about conveying the importance of developing and maintaining a positive attitude, and she details how she used NLP techniques so that others may feel encouraged to model her approach.

This clear outlining of the NLP techniques used, so that others may replicate Rosies very successful approach, is being extremely well received by everyone from NLP practitioners to members of the medical community. The physical treatments for cancer are well established, but the handling of the mental trauma needs a lot of work and Rosies book is an excellent start.

Other coaches and teachers will find it a very useful resource as George McBride from the Coaching for Teachers Academy outlines:

As you might expect from a serious NLP professional, there is some subtlety but no mumbo-jumbo. Many people will gravitate toward the action plan; however there is power on each page delivered in a simple and honest fashion. How Rosie beat cancer and is medication free is both humorous and inspiring.

The book is released on 25th May worldwide, in paperback, Amazon Kindle, iBooks (iPad/iPhone) and other formats.

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Breast Cancer Grandmother Gives Hope To Others Through NLP