Monday, October 3, 2011

PTS is Proud to Support Breast Cancer Awareness Month


The month of October is Breast Cancer Awareness month, which is recognized internationally. This year alone it is estimated that over 200,000 women and more than 1,900 men will be diagnosed with breast cancer.   Find out more information about the symptoms, treatments and risks of breast cancer at http://www.breastcancer.org.

From the National Cancer Institute:  "Researchers are learning that physical activity can also affect the risk of cancer. There is convincing evidence that physical activity is associated with a reduced risk of cancers of the colon and breast. Several studies also have reported links between physical activity and a reduced risk of cancers of the prostate, lung, and lining of the uterus." 

Medical News Today has published an informative article on How To Reduce Your Risk of Breast Cancer from a Dietician's point of view. It includes information about about Nutrigenomics, which is the study of how our diet interacts with our genes which can raise the risk of heart disease, obesity, diebetes, and some cancers.  The article offers ways to reduce your risk of breast cancer such as, controlling weight, eating more vegetarian foods, lowering you saturated fats, reducing salt and sugar intake, and watching alcohol consumption.  Most importantly, women should never miss their breast cancer screening.  Read more...

Pro Therapy Supplies is proud to support Breast Cancer Awareness Month.  Awareness and early detection can save lives and may one day lead us to the cure!

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