Better Breast Health - for Life!

Better Breast Health - for Life! is an empowering, highly-interactive publication, including a CD with an audio workshop, complete with worksheets. Collectivley, this publication can help a reader to identify which risk factors are in his/her life that may contribute to the development of breast cancer - and strategies to reduce them. Thirty-five risk factors are covered, including body size and shape, chemical and pollutant exposure, radiation and EMF exposure, hormones, HRT, birth control pills, sleep, sunlight, emotional trauma, stress, bras, exercise, bodily system cleansing, medication use, organics, alkaline and acidic foods, enzymes, fiber, fats, EFAs, nutritional supplementation, and cooking methods. These factors are categorized into 4 categories: Genetics & Estrogen, Environment, Health & Lifestyle, and Diet. The audio workshop guides listeners through a "Risk Factors" Worksheet(in the book and on the CD in electronic form), enabling listeners to identify and prioritize the risk factors in his/her life based on the relative level of added risk each factor contributes to developing breast cancer. The book then offers details, background, and research on each risk factor, along with strategies to reduce their impact. Additional web resources are also included. The summary chapter (and the CD) includes an "Actions Checklist" worksheet which lists every action step included in the book so that readers can place a "check" next to the action step they intend to take. This results in a one-page checklist or reminder sheet of the actions the reader has committed to take to reduce the risk of developing breast cancer.

Below are the breast health specialists associated with the Breast Health Education Group, whose purpose is to educate women on the risk factors that contribute to the development of breast cancer. Because of their diverse specialties and backgrounds, each has made a valued and unique contribution to Better Breast Health - for Life! Deborah Breakell, NP at Helios Integrated Medicine: Deborah works with Pierre Brunschwig, MD. Deborah helps women make informed decisions about natural hormone therapy such as ythe use of progesterone, estriol, phytochemicals like diindolylmethane/Indole-3-carbinol, and phytoestrogens. They provide not only the Estronex test to assess the ratio of good to bad estrogen metabolites, but also provide saliva and/or serum testing for ovarian and adrenal hormones. To evaluate the body’s immune system, they also provide a test called Elisa/ACT LRA that checks for heavy metals, antigens, environmental toxins, and other items. These tests help determine what needs to be detoxified from the body, what lifestyle changes may be needed, and how to support the body with nutrition. Carrie Louise Daenell, ND: A graduate of Bastyr University, Dr. Daenell is a Naturopathic Doctor, a licensed primary care physician and an expert in the use of natural medicine. She specializes in bio-identical hormone replacement therapy, and healthy estrogen metabolism for women facing hormonal changes. She works closely with the Thermogram Center in order to help women correct any issues found during their breast imaging process, before they become serious health problems. Previously the managing editor of the Journal of Naturopathic Medicine, a director for the American Association of Naturopathic Physicians and the president of the Colorado Association of Naturopathic Physicians, she is currently writing a book on estrogen health and she practices in Denver, Co. Carol Dalton, NP at Helios Integrated Medicine: For over 35 years Carol has blended self-care alternative methods of testing and treatment with traditional medical approaches assisting patients in developing their own personal plans for optimal health. She sees patients in person at her Boulder office and has a large national practice with phone consultations. Tests and treatments for maintaining healthy breasts and treatment for various imbalances of breast health are an integral part of her care. During menopause she offers each woman options for individualized natural bio-identical HRT and other ways of supporting their health during this transition. Carol has produced over 30 audiocassette tapes on a variety of health issues and a video “Menopause: The Positive Change.” John R.M. Day, MD, ABHM at Haelan LifeStream: Formerly a general surgeon in Boulder for 20 years, Dr. Day worked with breast cancer patients on a daily basis. He now works as a board-certified holistic practitioner, providing counseling for body, mind, emotions, and spirit. Other services include bioidentical hormone replacement therapy (BHRT), as well as bioenergy treatment. The Haelan LifeStream model is based on evolving the development of nutrition, exercise, mental and emotional clarity, self love, spiritual awareness/alignment, and vision work. Emphasis is given to resolving the remains of old emotional and physical trauma through cognitive awareness, trauma renegotiation, psych-k therapy, and bio-energy treatment. The model is appropriate for any person who seeks deeper levels of health and fulfillment in their life experience. Dr. Day practices in Boulder, Co. Tirza Derflinger CTT, MBA-MOT at The Thermogram Center: Formerly a Medical Laboratory Specialist for the U.S. Army, Tirza is now President of The Thermogram Center, founder of the Breast Health Education Group, and lead author of Better Breast Health – for Life!™ At The Thermogram Center, Ms. Derflinger works with clients to provide thermal imaging that monitors risk for developing breast cancer and assesses her leve