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BREAST CARE

2009-05-23T00:37:00.000-07:00

A buxom and full breast line is a symbol of feminine beauty. A female becomes aware of the beauty of her breasts as soon as she steps out of her adolescence and attains youth. Although shapely breasts are the gift of nature their maintenance is in your own hands. Timely care since early adolescence when a women is in her formative years can help in keeping the breast line attractive.

What is your mental picture of an ideal bosom?, One of curves small firm breasts or of sumptuous curves?

Actually, the essence of a beautiful and healthy bosom is firm healthy breasts. Do not neglect your breasts because regular care today can vastly improve the appearance of your breasts tomorrow. Examine them regularly for lumps and bumps, as this will enable you to detect any problems early and avoid complications later.

A girl gets rapid body changes between twelve and fourteen years of age when breasts start showing. Between fourteen to eighteen they develop fully. However some times growth is stunted due to hormonal imbalance congenital defects or deficiency of nourishing diet. Use of shapely and tight brassieres since developmental years are advisable to prevent sagging in later years.Breasts are basically made up of cells, gland tissue, milk ducts, fibrous tissue and fat. There are no muscles in the breast tissue the breast would benefit greatly from a good posture and regular exercise. And reasonable support.

BREAST AND THE BRA:

Breasts have no muscles of their own and are only held up by the pectoral muscles the muscles of the chest on which they lie. So they definitely need extra support. You can give this by wearing a good bra. Wearing a bra, which fits well, can make a great different both to your comfort and to your contour. Most of the support that a great well fitting bra gives to the breasts should come from beneath and not the straps. You can check this by slipping of the straps to see if the bra will stay the place without them. The back and the sides of a good bra should be in level with the front. If the back piece tends to be high around the shoulder blades this could mean 2 things: that either you are hauling your breasts by the shoulder straps or the base of the bra does not fit well. Bulging flesh at the back of the bra or at the sides and underarms means that the bra is too small.

If the bra cups are increased all over then obviously they are too big for your breast size. To find out the correct size of the bra cup first measure around your rib cage under your breasts. Then measure around the fullest part of your bosom at the level of the nipple. The difference between the two measurements will give you the cup size as follows.

BREASTS SAG WITHOUT BRAS?

Actually your breast will eventually sag regardless of whether or not you have worn a bra in the past. This sagging is due to the slackening of the supporting muscles. Going braless can somewhat hasten this process where as a well fitting bra will atleast delay it for a little while. Sagging is more pronounced if you have large heavy breasts. If you breasts are small you can probably get away even by not wearing a bra. Another good reason for wearing a bra is that provided it is well fitting it can effectively disguise the fact that breasts may have lost shape. Some wear a good supporting bra during vigorous exercises like running & jogging and also during pregnancy.

Bras should not be tight, it may be one of the causes of cancer eventually those with small breasts use heavy padded (with synthetic or nylon) without realizing that the thick synthetic or nylon padded, heat the glands and may eventually result in cancerous growth. It is essential to remove bras at night.SAGGING OF BREASTS:Breasts start sagging and loosing their tautness after delivery or during long illness.During pregnancy and also during the period of breast feeding the breasts become larger.Irregular menstruation is also a cause for the sagging of the breasts. As the over lying skin is stretched beyond a limit the elastic fibers in the skin tear. Red irregular marks then show up on the skin's surface. These marks are worse the some women because the elasticity of the skin varies from person to person. In many women breasts do return to something close to their previous shape and size, but in some the breasts become more slack and pendulous after is an individual variation.

There are one or two things you can do to offset this tendency of sagging of your breasts during pregnancy; give your breasts maximum support with a good bra wearing it day and night and do find a few minutes everyday to exercise your breasts muscles and pep you up too.

Fuller Breasts

2009-05-23T00:35:00.000-07:00

Would you like to Have Fuller Breasts?

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It seems quite clear that many women who have not been given big breasts see boob enlargement as their good chance of getting the attention of the opposite sex. It’s quite natural that full breasts give every woman a powerful tool making her feel like there is nothing impossible. That is, in fact, the bottom line of the constant desire of most women.

It’s a well-known fact that a woman willing to go through breast enlargement has just a few options to choose from. Firstly, there is the possibility of wearing push-up bras that make everything you need become obvious for others. Secondly, there is breast enlargement surgery when you can have implants put inside. Thirdly, there are breast enhancement pills that are a non-invasive method. Although we don’t say one is better than another, for most people such pills present the best breast augmentation as they are safe and no surgery is required.

If compared with push-up bras, for instance, natural breast enhancements are more or less permanent and you don’t run the risk of getting embarrassed when you put on a bathing suit. It works for you all the time even when there are not too many clothes left… Enlargement of breasts through a surgical operation surely lasts the longest but the prices have lately gone up and there are too many dangers connected with it.So,

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What is the best natural breast enhancement I can use for maximum effectiveness? As we have already mentioned before, our study was aimed at determining which products work best for the biggest number of women all over the world. The workload we did was immense – there was gathering data on breast enhancement pills companies, consultations with professional doctors and pharmacists and asking for the customers’ feedback both online and in person.

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Smart nutrition for breast cancer

2009-05-23T00:13:00.000-07:00

Smart nutrition tips to help prevent breast cancer

Maintain a healthy weight

Studies show that maintaining a healthy weight (especially for postmenopausal women) is an important aspect of decreasing one's risk of developing breast cancer. In fact, one study showed that obese women (BMI >30) had a 31 percent greater risk of developing breast cancer compared to women of healthy body weight (BMI <>

Exercise regularly

One study showed that women who engaged in strenuous recreational activity for more than six hours a week had a 23 percent reduction in risk of breast cancer. Other studies indicate that anywhere from five to seven hours per week decreases risk. Even active housework has been shown to reduce your risk!

Watch the amount and type of fat you eat

Research suggests that greater total fat consumption (about 40 percent or more of daily calories) poses a greater risk for breast cancer than lower total fat consumption (about 20 percent of daily calories). With that in mind, try to limit total fat intake to less than 30 percent of daily calories in order to help in the prevention of breast cancer.

Saturated fats found in marbled meat and high-fat dairy products are more likely to increase risk of breast cancer than unsaturated fats found in nuts, seeds and avocados, as well as olive and canola oils. Try to limit saturated fat intake to less than 7 percent of total daily calories (if you’re following a 2,000-calorie diet, that’s no more than 15 grams).

Incorporate 5 vegetables/fruits a day

Produce provides numerous phytonutrients and antioxidants — substances which help prevent cellular damage throughout the body. One well-designed study found that regular consumption of five or more servings of veggies a day was associated with lower risk of breast cancer; however, according to a recent study published in JAMA, consuming more than five servings doesn’t seem to have any preventative effect. So when it comes to breast cancer prevention, I say aim for at least five daily servings of colorful produce.

Tip: Cruciferous vegetables such as broccoli, cabbage and brussels sprouts are particularly strong fighters (studies show they inhibit growth of breast cancer cells).

Limit alcohol

Studies show that above moderate (one or more drinks per day) consumption of alcohol is associated with increased risk of breast cancer. Alcohol may raise estrogen levels and decrease the body’s ability to use folic acid, a B vitamin that’s been linked to cancer prevention. To help minimize risk, stick with the Dietary Guidelines for Americans, which recommends no more than one alcoholic drink per day for women (one serving = 12 fluid ounces beer, 5 fluid ounces wine, or 1.5 fluid ounces of 80-proof distilled spirits).

Limit meats cooked at high temperatures

Cooking meats at high temperatures produces chemicals called heterocyclic amines (HCAs), which have been linked to an increased risk of certain cancers. Studies have shown that the risk is higher among people who eat meat (specifically beef) four or more times per week, and who cook their meats more thoroughly. The most HCAs are found in meats that have been fried, broiled or grilled — all cooking methods that typically use high temperatures. Roasting and baking produce fewer HCAs, and poaching, stewing or boiling meat produce the least.

I recommend limiting your intake of red meat altogether (aim for no more than three times each week), and cut back on your consumption of all meats cooked at high heat. When you do grill steak, pork and poultry, just be sure to trim excess fat, flip often and cut off charred or burnt parts of food before eating them (you may also want to cook meat slightly in the microwave or oven first, to lessen high-temperature cooking time). Also, marinate your meat before cooking — it helps to lessen HCA formation — and consider cutting meat into smaller chunks (they’ll cook faster, spend less time on the grill and you’ll reduce the likelihood of carcinogens forming).

Vitamin D

Vitamin D deficiency has been linked to several cancers, including breast. I recommend eating plenty of vitamin D–rich foods (salmon and sardines), and choosing vitamin D–fortified milk, yogurt and cheese. Because few foods provide vitamin D, you should consider a daily multivitamin that provides 100 percent DV of vitamin D3. If you think you’re a candidate for even more, speak with your physician.

Phytoestrogens

Phytoestrogens are a group of plant-derived compounds that are structurally and functionally similar to the hormone estrogen, which is found naturally in our bodies. There are several different groups of phytoestrogens; the most widely studied are the isoflavones, present in high concentrations in soy products such as soybeans, tofu, tempeh and soy milk.

When it comes to breast cancer, there has been some evidence that soy can play a protective role; however, its effects may depend on when in life it’s consumed. For example, Japanese women eat soy throughout life, whereas most American women may have only started eating soy as adults.

It’s been proposed that isoflavones act as anti-estrogens in premenopausal women who have high circulating hormone levels. But after menopause, when estrogen levels are low, they may act like estrogens and any estrogen boost, even if weak, may at least theoretically be harmful in such women. The optimal amount of dietary soy is unknown — and different forms of soy may have different effects. For example, highly processed soy foods (meat analogues and energy bars) may have less biological activity than whole soybeans or soy milk.

What’s the bottom line? A moderate amount of soy consumption can be part of a healthy diet (1-2 servings daily), particularly in premenopausal women. A serving = ½ cup tofu, tempeh, edamame (out of the pod), ¼ cup soy nuts or 1 cup soy yogurt or soymilk. **However, if you have or have had breast cancer, or you’re at high risk, it’s important you speak with your personal physician and follow their expert advice when it comes to soy consumption. This remains a controversial topic and you may be instructed to completely avoid.

Important:

Always avoid soy supplements — they may contain higher levels of isoflavones than present in soy foods without the other potentially healthy components. Long-term effects are not yet known.

Spice it up with curcumin!

Recent studies show that curcumin, the yellow spice found in turmeric and curry powder, may have anti-tumor compounds that can protect against breast cancer. Try these quick and easy tips to add curcumin to your diet:

If you like eating out, enjoy Indian cuisine for a change.
Add a teaspoon of curry powder to air-popped popcorn as a snack.
Mix ½ teaspoon curcumin or curry powder to hummus (dip with veggies, bonus!).
Butternut squash soup with a dash of curry adds a nice kick.
Add a little turmeric and ginger to oven-roasted veggies for great flavor.

Online Health Services

2009-05-22T23:57:00.000-07:00

Emerging Technology Trends Enable “Online Health Services”

Remember the old adage “prevention is better than cure?” Well, for many patients with chronic conditions this may soon be true. Researchers at Accenture Technology Labs are developing a vision of next-generation healthcare built around the premise of patients receiving continuous healthcare from any location—their home, their office, even their holiday villa. Gone are the hours spent wasted in the doctor’s office or emergency room, replaced by around-the-clock monitoring and proactive intervention. In this article, we look at the three underlying trends supporting Accenture’s healthcare vision of the future.

Trend one: the rapid rise of consumer health electronics
Today you certainly don’t have to go to a doctor’s office to have a check-up. Blood pressure cuffs enable us to take our own reading; bathroom scales weigh us and read our body weight-to-fat ratio; and home cholesterol monitoring devices are all available in the marketplace. Soon there will be widely available newer, more sophisticated devices such as “armbands” that track energy expenditure; home ECG (electrocardiogram) units that monitor and record every heartbeat; and the ultimate ”LifeShirt” that monitors more than 30 physiological signs in real time. And together with “patch” technologies for everything from tobacco use to diabetes and a new generation of “embedded” and “swallowable” devices (internal thermometers and stomach cameras), consumer health devices are fast becoming affordable items for many households. The exciting thing about these technologies is not just that they are becoming usable and affordable, but by leveraging today’s wireless infrastructure they also become communicable.

Trend two: wireless, wireless everywhere
The concept of wireless is nothing new. We roam around chatting on mobile phones and sit in remote locations e-mailing from our wireless laptops. But what if your pacemaker or cholesterol patch could share health diagnostics with your healthcare provider using wireless capabilities? Think of the possibilities. Most of the devices discussed earlier can be configured with minimum effort to interface wirelessly with a home computer, a cell phone (using Bluetooth technology) or even a remote Internet application.

Trend three: a spoonful of analytics
Of course being inundated with data from multiple devices and multiple patients is not going to help doctors or healthcare providers to be more effective than they are today, unless they have the benefit of real-time analytics. These offer healthcare providers a means of aggregating and interpreting data about an individual’s health and environment. For instance, instead of seeing that a patient’s blood pressure is up today, real-time analytics would enable the doctor to see what the pattern has been over the past week or two weeks. Real-time analytics offers healthcare providers the ability to better interpret information and filter out only what’s most relevant so that they can act immediately.

Bringing it all together…
So while Accenture’s vision of next-generation healthcare might sound futuristic, each of the fundamental building blocks is already in place. Many of you reading this article may even have two of the three elements (trends) within your own home. Intelligent scales and a mobile phone perhaps? The R&D team at Accenture Technology Labs has taken this one step further, developing an innovative prototype called Online Health Services. This technology prototype brings together each of the trends in a dynamic fashion to deliver continuous care to chronically ill patients. Look for more details in coming months.

Health Services Education

2008-06-30T01:14:00.000-07:00

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