Breast Cancer? Breast Health! The Wise Woman Way

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This resource is designed for women aiming to maintain breast health and those diagnosed with breast cancer, drawing on "women's wisdom" as a powerful healing tool. The author proposes an anticancer lifestyle and outlines a six-step healing plan, where "Do Nothing" represents sleep and surgery is the final option, termed "Break and Enter." Complementary healing techniques are woven throughout the text. The author emphasizes that while supplements and herbs can be beneficial, they can also cause harm, and she identifies alternative-medicine practices to avoid. Recommended steps include using herbal oils for breast massage to detect lumps early and herbs like milk thistle, dandelion, and burdock for liver support in women taking tamoxifen. Some readers may disagree with her stance against mammograms, which she argues can spread cancer cells and are ineffective until cancer is advanced. Instead, she advocates for lifestyle changes, increased awareness of breast health, and regular self-exams. While warnings about electromagnetic fields, estrogen exposure, and organochlorides may be alarming, the author aims to enlighten and empower. The book includes extensive herbal resources, a glossary, and a thorough index.