Could This Daily Activity Cause Breast Cancer?

The Case for a Possible Contributing Cause of Breast Cancer

I have to tell you, I get so saddened everytime I hear about someone I know getting breast cancer. Even when it's not someone I know, but when it's their friend or relative.

I'm simply reporting to you what I have found by doing my research. I will let you draw your own conclusions. But it appears to me that we do have 'smoke' here, and where there's smoke...

I"ve heard for years about the possible connections between 'aluminum' ingredients in our diets, as well as many of our cosmetic items. On a positive note, our bodies are supposedly very efficient at eliminating aluminum from our systems. So, that's a plus. But here's where it gets dicey...


                                 

Some interesting findings...

A recent study from Reading University on anti-perspirants containing aluminum chlorhydrate found cancerous tumors most likely to appear in the parts of the female breast which is closest to where antiperspirants are applied. (This in my opinion is 'red flag' number one).

In the same study, it was found that cysts in the armpit area of the breast had 25x more aluminum than the common amount found in the blood. (red flag number two). Furthermore, aluminum acts with an estrogenic effect on the body, known to increase the incidence of breast tumors when in excess. (that's 3 red flags).

The human body has several places on it where we purge toxins from. These are the armpits, behind the knees, behind the ears, the groin area to name a few. The toxins are purged through perspiration, so the term itself 'anti'perspirant in fact suggests it prevents this purging of toxins in that area.

It is of the opinion of several health practicioners that instead of being released, these toxins are instead deposited into the Lymph nodes below the arms, since the body can't sweat them out. A concentration of toxins then builds up which can lead to cell mutations, which is cancer.

Are women more at risk?

According to Dr. Kris McGrath, a Chicago allergist, the culprits are the 'aluminum' ingredients found in the antiperspirant products.  He says they don't normally penetrate the skin enough to cause a problem - unless the skin is shaven. Well, I don't know too many women who don't shave their underarms. If you don't, I mean no offense. But in our culture it's a common practice.

Dr. McGrath believes when the skin is shaven, it opens the door, because just under the skin is the lymphatic system which is connected to the breast.

I know what you're thinking, because I think the same way. We use these products so we don't all walk around smelling with huge wet stains under our arms. So, my question was...is there an underarm product that DOES NOT contain aluminum (or any other harmful suspect ingredients like parabens) that can at least keep us from emitting an offensive odor?

What I found...

After finding a few that definitely don't work, I have found a product called CRYSTAL. Maybe you've heard of it or seen it. It is now widely sold on shelves at Walgreens, Wal-Mart and Rite-Aid to name a few places. Instead of using these potentially harmful ingredients, they use natural salts as the main ingredient. (No parabens). The concept is that these natural mineral salts kill bacteria which can cause odor.

While these products may or may not keep you quite as dry, they might make a good alternative to using the more questionable products. They are sold as a deodorant, NOT an anti-perspirant.

I am including a link to the company's web page that has good info for you to review. (See link below) On their site, they even offer a money-saving coupon you can print to try their products.

Again, I only want to share this info and let you make the decision that is best for you and your family. I have no personal interest in this company whatsoever. I'm only your messenger and health 'watchguard.'

http://www.thecrystal.com/crystal_insights.cfm

I must tell you that I'm uncertain there is absolute 'proof' here, but I do want to share with you these findings. Who knows? What if you could totally prevent breast cancer, or put it off for 20 years or more?

If you know of a product/products that work for you, please let me know so we can get the word out. You can always reach my inbox at: mikemastro27@comcast.net

The more information I looked at, the more it made sense especially in the case of women. Until next time. Train hard and stay healthy!

Mike

Amazing Benefits of Aloe Vera Juice

Aloe Vera Juice...One of the Best Liquids You Can Put in Your Body!

I'm going to share with you here what I believe is one of the most beneficial natural substances you could possibly use. For maintaining overall health and preventing many forms of disease, there are not many things that can equal Aloe Vera gel or juice.

Here, in no particular order, is a guide to the top ten health benefits of drinking aloe vera juice:


1. Detox - Aloe vera juice is a great natural aid to detox. With our stressful lives, the pollution around us and the junk foods we eat, we all need to cleanse our systems from time to time. Some people more often than others! Drinking aloe vera juice provides a fantastically rich cocktail of vitamins, minerals and trace elements to help our bodies deal with these stresses and strains everyday.


2. Healthy Digestion - A healthy digestive system makes sure that we absorb as many of the nutrients as possible from the foods we eat. Aloe vera juice has natural detoxifying abilities; and drinking aloe vera juice seems to improve bowel regularity and increases protein absorption. It also helps to decrease the amount of unfriendly bacteria and yeast in our gut. Aloe vera has been shown to help reduce and soothe heartburn and other digestive problems.


3. Natural Immune Support - Aloe vera is full of anti-oxidants – natural immune enhancers which fight free radicals within our body. Free radicals are the unstable compounds produced as a side-effect of our metabolism. They are thought to cause various ailments, as well as contributing to the ageing process. Drinking aloe vera juice regularly gives the body a regular supply of anti-oxidants, which can boost and enhance the immune system.


4. Reduce Inflammation - Aloe vera juice contains 12 substances which can slow down or inhibit inflammation, without any side-effects. Some people say that drinking aloe vera juice helps with their stiff, swollen or painful joints.


5. Collagen and Elastin Repair for Healthy Skin - Drinking aloe vera juice adds a rich supply of raw materials to your diet, which can produce and maintain really healthy skin. The skin replaces itself every 28 days. Using the nutritional building blocks of aloe vera, the skin can use these nutrients daily to help combat the effects of ageing. Aloe vera also helps in soothing minor burns, cuts, scrapes and skin irritations.


6. Regulate Weight and Energy Levels - Drinking aloe vera juice naturally allows the body to cleanse the digestive system. Our diets include many substances which can cause fatigue and exhaustion. Taken regularly, aloe vera juice ensures a greater feeling of well-being, allowing energy levels to increase and helps maintain a healthy body weight.


7. Daily Dose of Vitamins & Minerals - Aloe vera juice contains vitamins A, B1, B2, B6, B12 (the aloe vera plant is one of the few plants in the world to contain vitamin B12), C, E, Folic Acid and Niacin. The human body cannot store some of these vitamins, so we need to supplement them regularly through our diet. The minerals found in aloe vera include Calcium, Sodium, Iron, Potassium, Copper, Zinc, Manganese, Magnesium, Chromium and more… Plenty of good nutrition in aloe vera juice!


8. Amino Acids - The human body requires 20 amino acids to build protein; 8 of these amino acids are ‘essential’ which means the body can’t make them itself. Aloe vera contains 19 of these amino acids, and 7 of the essential amino acids. So drinking aloe vera juice tops up your body’s daily supply.


9. Dental Health - Aloe vera is extremely helpful for your mouth and gums. As well as its natural anti-bacterial and anti-microbial actions, it contains vitamins and minerals which promote cell growth and healing. There are some aloe vera toothgels available which contain a high level of pure aloe vera, which may help with bleeding gums and mouth ulcers.


10. Better than Nutritional Supplements - Recent research has shown that adding good foods to our diets, rich in naturally occurring vitamins and minerals, is far better than adding supplements alone. The good news is that Aloe Vera juice is considered a food, rather than a manufactured supplement. So drinking aloe vera juice is probably better than taking supplements alone, because our bodies can absorb all the nutrients in aloe vera more easily, and utilize them more effectively.



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This guide is by no means exhaustive, and is not meant to diagnose or treat any specific condition or ailment. But we do hope it has given you a good overview of some of the possible health benefits of drinking aloe vera juice. This information is sourced from Forever Living Products.