Breast Cancer Link to Estrogens in the Environment

Good for you Deborah! Women need more of this kind of information to feel empowered to do something positive to reduce their risk of this deadly disease. It always amazes me when i cite this.... but at the turn of the century, 1 in 90 women fell victim to breast cancer...today it's 1 in 8 . Yes, you could argue that women are living longer, and that the HRT-factor does play a role, however accounting for both of these, the static comparison is still beyond belief. While its clear that exposure to environmental estrogens increases one's risk, there are also natural suplement options to help pull the cancer-permissive estrogen out of the body through a safe passage way (urine or bowel). Indole-3-Carbinol comes from the cruciferous vegetable family (cauliflower, cabbage, broccoli, kale etc.) -- "I3C" has been shown to reduce the risk of breast (and reproductive organ cancers) by helping the body eliminate this "bad" estrogen through a safe passage way. Vitamin D3 and a variety of other herbs can also be very helpful. Women have to take back control of their health and do whatever is necessary in the fight against Breast Cancer. Thanks for taking such a strong stance and for the education and empowerment you've provided.

Shawna Page, CEO femMED 8:21PM June 18, 2008