Some really interesting articles about breast cancer have been published this year. One that is particularly pertinent to most of us:
Exposure to outdoor air pollution can increase breast cancer risk.
The culprits include traffic-derived air pollutants: polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAH), defined here by the CDC: “The primary sources of exposure to PAHs for most of the U.S. population are inhalation of the compounds in tobacco smoke, wood smoke, and ambient air, and consumption of PAHs in foods. For some people, the primary exposure to PAHs occurs in the workplace.“ The full CDC document can be accessed here.
According to the Illinois Department of Health, we can reduce our food exposure to these harmful chemicals by minimizing our consumption of smoked and charbroiled foods. If you like to grill, cook over a lower flame so as not to burn anything.
We can reduce our skin exposure by not using any coal-tar based personal care products. Remember that our skin is our biggest organ. Anything that we put on our skin gets absorbed into our bodies. For access to Pure Haven, a company making organic, non-toxic, preservative free, coal tar free personal care and cleaning products, click here.
On a positive note, there is continuing research showing that eating certain foods and avoiding others can decrease our risk of getting cancer, including breast cancer. The foods recommended on the Synergy3 Power Immune Boost are right on target to help prevent disease.