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POCKET GUIDE
GET THE FACTS: Over 11,000 women under age 40 will be diagnosed with breast cancer in the U.S. this year, and 1.4 million globally. Men can and do get breast cancer! Approximately 1% of all breast cancer cases are men; more than 2,000 per year in the U.S. alone. Checking your breasts once a month, three to five days after your period ends, is the best time. This is when your body will be the most normal to you.
CHECK YOUR SELF! Getting to know your own body and knowing what is normal to you is the whole point of doing a self breast exam once per month! Start with a visual exam, look for anything not normal to you. ( lumps, bulging, dimpling, discoloration, nipple changes or discharge ) Use three fingers to feel for changes. Start at the breast bone and feel all the way to the inside of your arm, including your armpit. Report any changes in your breasts to your doctor.
LEARN TO CHECK YOUR SELF AND SETUP AN AUTOMATIC REMINDER!
EAT RIGHT! To find organic fruits and veggies, look for stickered item #’s starting with “9.” That means certified organic! “Organic” means free of synthetic chemicals, fertilizers, pesticides, genetic engineering, radiation, and sewage sludge. These are TOXIC! Eat fresh veggies and fruits to lower your risk of getting breast cancer. It is better to eat them in any form than not at all.
TOP FOODS TO BUY ORGANIC
Pesticides are TOXIC. You can lower your pesticide intake a ton by choosing to eat organic. These fruits and veggies are known to have the highest concentration of toxins. Try to buy organic whenever possible.
APPLES CELERY STRAWBERRIES PEACHES SPINACH
NECTARINES GRAPES BELL PEPPERS POTATOES BLUEBERRIES
YOU ARE WHAT YOU EAT! Avoid food wrapped in or lined in plastic that contains BPA, a known carcinogen. No need to dip into your medicine cabinet, pay attention to what is on the end of your fork. Avoid processed food loaded with chemical preservatives. Biggest culprits are fast food and items with a really long shelf life.
EAT YOUR MEDICINE… CRUCIFEROUS VEGGIES - Like broccoli, cauliflower, cabbage, bok choy, kale, and Brussels sprouts - Bake or steam for perfection. GARLIC - Use fresh cloves, whole, chopped or minced in any dish. GRAPES - Feed them to a friend for fun! FLAXSEEDS - Best when ground. Include it in smoothies, salads, sandwiches…delicious on anything. ORGANIC BLUEBERRIES - Try them frozen for a cold treat. SAUERKRAUT - Great topping on veggie sausage. GREEN TEA - Drink 2 to 3 cups a day, hot, iced or blended. MUSHROOMS - Raw or cooked, you’ll be hooked! SEAWEEDS - Try in a salad, in soup or wrapped around your favorite veggie roll. TURMERIC - Spice it t up!! Add to any vegetable dish.
JUST CHILL Stressed Out? Did you know that stress suppresses the immune system and is a major cause of disease? Keep your stress level low to help lower your risk of cancer. Music is a known stress reliever‌ turn up your favorite jams! Laughter is medicine! Tell a friend a joke! Bahahahahaha! Try yoga , meditation or just take a few deep breaths to help you chill out.
WERK IT!
30 minutes of daily exercise can help keep cancer away. Keep your whole body healthy by getting your heart pumping, maintaining a healthy weight and reducing your stress levels.
HOME IS WHERE MAKE SURE YOURS STAYS SO FRESH AND SO CLEAN, CLEAN… We suggest using these brands to clean your house and clothing: Dr. Bronner’s
All purpose soaps and detergents.
Earth Friendly Products
Pet wash, laundry detergent, all purpose cleaner, dish detergent, toilet paper.
Method
Dish soaps, detergents, all purpose cleaner.
Ms. Meyers
Glass cleaner, laundry detergent & dryer sheets, surface wipes, toilet cleaner.
Nellie’s All Natural
Laundry detergent, dish detergent.
Seventh Generation
Laundry detergent, toilet paper, paper towels, soaps.
THE HEART IS Many cleaning products contain harmful chemicals. Seek out non toxic alternatives or make your own with a DIY recipe from nontoxicrevolution.org. We love to use vinegar & lemon for windows and baking soda for our tub.
YOUR BODY IS A WONDERLAND Chemicals are often found in your food, beauty, grooming and household products. We recommend using fewer products with simpler ingredients.
CHECK LABELS AND AVOID CHEMICALS LIKE: 1. PARABENS - Lotions, deodorants, hair products. 2. FORMALDEHYDE - Nail polish, all purpose cleaners, paint. 3. FRAGRANCE - Perfumes, lotions, shampoos. 4. TRICLOSAN - Antiperspirant deodorant, hand soaps, facial cleansers, body wash, toothpaste. 5. OXYBENZONE - Sunscreens.
YOUR SKIN IS YOUR LARGEST ORGAN, BE GOOD TO IT! What you put on your skin gets absorbed into the bloodstream. Pay attention to the ingredients in your personal care products. Here are some KAB approved brands: Alba Botanica Lotions, face wash, body wash, shave cream, night cream. Burt’s Bees Lotions, face wash, shave cream, night cream.
Desert Essence Body lotions, body wash. Dr. Bronner’s All purpose soaps, detergents, lip balm, shampoo, baby care, shave gel. Jason’s Lotion, deodorant, toothpaste, body wash. LUSH Soaps, bath soaks, face wash, dry shampoo, deodorant. Tom’s of Maine Deodorant, toothpaste, body wash, dental floss. Yes To Carrots Sunblock, shampoo, body wash, face wash.
KAB RESOURCES TO HELP YOU MAKE SMART CHOICES! PREVENTION AND EDUCATION: Keep A Breast Foundation: keep-a-breast.org KAB Non Toxic Revolution: nontoxicrevolution.org SUPPORT: Young Survival Coalition: youngsurvival.org CONSUMER BUYING GUIDES: Environmental Working Group: ewg.org Cosmetic Database: ewg.org/skindeep HEALTHCARE FOR ALL: Planned Parenthood: plannedparenthood.org LEGAL HELP: Patient Advocate Foundation (PAF): patientadvocate.org FINANCIAL HELP: Patient Access Network Foundation: patientaccessnetwork.org PRESCRIPTION HELP: Partnership for Prescription Assistance (PPA): rxhelpforca.org
CHECK LIST HAVE YOU‌
Enjoyed some yummy organic food. Exercised for 30 minutes today. Checked Your Self this month. Listened to your body and trusted your intuition. Encouraged yourself with positive thoughts. Had a good nights sleep (7-8 hours). Shared a prevention tip with a friend. Picked safe personal care and household products. Noted something you are thankful for today. Visited keep-a-breast.org to see what’s new.
The Keep A Breast Foundation™ is the leading youth-focused, global, nonprofit breast cancer organization. Our mission is to eradicate breast cancer for future generations. We provide support programs for young people impacted by cancer and educate people about prevention, early detection, and cancercausing toxins in our everyday environment. The Keep A Breast Foundation™ is headquartered in the United States as a 501 (c) (3) nonprofit. We are supported in fulfilling our mission by international partners Keep A Breast Canada, Keep A Breast Europe, and Keep A Breast Japan.
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