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Friday, October, 23, 2009

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Use your diet to prevent breast cancer recurrence

October 03, 2008

By Karen Ansel, M.S., R.D.

If a recent breast cancer diagnosis has you feeling helpless, consider this: what you eat now can reduce your odds of recurrence. That's because the foods you choose affect your hormones and your weight, two factors closely linked to breast cancer.
And that's not all. The right foods can provide potent disease-fighting compounds such as antioxidants and phytochemicals. Here's how to change your diet to stay healthy.

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Health Guide

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...discuss with your doctor all medications you may be taking, even over the counter medicines or herbal supplements. An article in the Los Angeles Times in February, 2008, indicated that a... Read more »
Medication for Social Anxiety Disorder
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Eating Disorders: Treatment for Anorexia
...overfeeding. Some anorexic patients also may naturally have a higher metabolism than other individuals.Dietary supplements may be needed. Zinc supplementation has been shown to help increase body... Read more »
Sickle Cell Disease: Lifestyle Changes
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