October is National Breast Cancer Awareness Month

October is designated as National Breast Cancer Awareness Month, so CARE Chiropractic would like to raise awareness and share information on breast health.

Breast health is influenced by estrogen dominance, vitamin D deficiency, and iodine insufficiency. Proper hormone balancing can help women maintain healthy breasts and reduce their risk of breast cancer.

Long term high levels of estrogen (estrone and estradiol) can be destructive to breast tissue and is a serious risk factor for breast cancer. Vitamin D has been shown to block the growth of breast cancer tumors. Iodine, in its various forms, has anti-inflammatory and antioxidant effects in breast tissue.

According to current statistics, as many as 1 in 8 women will develop breast cancer during their lifetime so being proactive with breast health is key. While regular breast self-exams and necessary testings to check for abnormal cells are a crucial part of overall breast care, keeping your breasts healthy involves keeping hormones balanced and tissue healthy.