Basically, breast cancer is a hormone-dependent cancer, fueled by excess estrogen. Estrogen is a hormone naturally produced by a woman's body, and when it has served its purpose, the extra is processed by the liver in a specific enzyme pathway and eliminated. However, if the liver has been negatively affected by years of toxin exposure, poor nutrition, and stress, it won't be able to function at its optimal level. The undepleted estrogen can actually recycle back through the body and act as a carcinogen. Many women who have been on artificial hormone replacement therapy (HRT), have later come down with breast cancer. One popular HRT drug is made from conjugated estrogens. The source? "Pregnant mare urine" -- hence its name, Premarin.
There are also many man-made, artificial estrogen mimickers in our modern environment. These fake estrogens have been dubbed "xenoestrogens" and they put a heavy burden on the liver's detoxification processes, as well. Sources of xenoestrogens include industrial pollutants, chemicals from plastics (such as Bisphenol A; otherwise known as BPA), and phthalates, also found in many plastic products.
When the liver is overwhelmed by estrogen, whether produced internally or from external environmental sources, and cannot process it for elimination, it literally comes back to haunt the body as a cancer-causing agent (carcinogen).
So one big key to preventing breast cancer is to make sure your liver is healthy. Diet plays a big contributing factor. In fact, sulfur-bearing cruciferous vegetables such as broccoli, brussels sprouts, and kale, can help activate the enzyme pathway in the liver responsible for neutralizing excess estrogen.
Detoxifying the liver can be as simple as drinking pure water with freshly squeezed lemon added to it, upon arising or at least an hour before your first meal. Also, give your liver a break by staying away from chemically laden, refined foods full of sugar, additives, and processed flour. Dairy products containing the artificial growth hormone (rBST or rBGH) has been shown to fan the flame of breast cancer. Following are some easy lifestyle tips to help you prevent this modern-day plague. Even if you have already been diagnosed with breast cancer, these suggestions can help you evaluate your lifestyle to make corrections and get on a positive path once again.
Eat a high-fiber diet (beans, legumes, whole grains, and fresh, steamed or stir-fried veggies).
Incorporate sulfur-rich foods into your daily meals (garlic, onions, broccoli, cabbage, cauliflower)
Maintain a healthy weight
Get enough sleep (at least 8 hours each night) to encourage release of cancer-fighting melatonin
Exercise regularly
Drink lots of pure water (at least 8 eight-ounce glasses daily)
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