I’m starting the New Year off right. Today I had my first mammogram. Not as bad as I’d thought actually. I won’t have the results back for another week but, hey, @ least I’ve done something right for my health to start the new year.
So. If you’ve of the appropriate age or if you have family members who’ve had cancer (especially breast) have you had a mammogram yet?
Happy New Year one & all!
November 24th, 2009
A change in the sensitivity of your breasts, other than pain, might be a symptom of menopause, but it also might be something more severe. It could be mastic breast tissue, cysts, breast disease, or even neuropathy related to multiple sclerosis or fibromyalgia. It can also be a warning sign of breast cancer.
The new government recommendations on breast cancer screening were surprising to many doctors, but I happen to agree with them. The government is currently recommending against regular mammography tests for women aged 40 to 49. The guidelines also downplay the effectiveness of self-examinations and advise that women aged 50 to 74 years receive mammograms every other year.The change in early detection direction came from a U.S. Preventive Services Task Force comprised of a government panel of doctors and scientists. They concluded that early and frequent screenings by mammography often lead to false alarms and unneeded biopsies without substantially improving a woman’s odds of survival.
I agree with these new guidelines. First, I have not been a fan of mammograms for some time. I find that mammograms are not nearly as effective in detection as some other tests, like MRI’s and ultrasounds. I also have found that even when I teach my patients how to complete a manual breast exam, they are less than effective.
I support the new guidelines because I think it will lead to better testing. The ultrasound is a better screening procedure that’s safer and easier and picks up things fast. I believe that women should receive ultrasounds every year as part of their routine medical exam, beginning at an early age. If needed, MRI or PET scans can detect lumps and bumps better than any mammogram ever could.
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Over the past year I have turned 40, been diagnosed with cervical cancer, have had radiotherapy and chemotherapy, which led to instantaneous menopause, which, in turn seems to be leading to a series of health changes, not the least of them being joint pain. The hot flashes I expected and so far they are relatively benign. The joint pain, however, came as quite a surprise. The symptoms came on very suddenly and migrated a little, but now the worst can be felt in my knees all day long and my hands in the morning and sometimes at night. My fingers feel swollen and my morning exercise consists of trying to make a fist. As for my knees, any type of stairs, whether going up or down, brings on varying degrees of discomfort through the day.
I remember the doctor saying that I would be able to continue my regular activities and that life would get back to normal. I guess I’m still waiting for this “normal” mode to make its reappearance. On the one hand, I feel this new thirst for life and want to live it to the fullest. Yet, physically, I feel 20 years older than I am chronologically, and don’t see how I can live it up and pursue activities that I dreamed of picking up again. Guitar, anyone?
What is normal life after cancer and sudden onset of menopause? If anyone out there is actually reading this, do you have an answer to that question?
PART 1
As we know, spirit shines out of the undimensional levels of Being into the dimensions of time and space. It creates substance, then forms made of that substance, and then moves through these forms in its creative activity. The movement of spirit in the dimensional world creates pressure. Wherever there’s pressure, there’s movement and change. The purpose for this activity is to create new and expanded forms of experience in Being, so that Being may have an ever-changingand expanding experience of Self.
Bringing all this down to our immediate locale, the Earth, we see that some major forms of pressure have developed in the body of the planet. Pressure is everywhere, of course, but I’m now thinking of such large engines of pressure as are present, for example, in the Earth’s core—where pressure builds, causing volcanic eruption. In the Earth’s crust pressures develop and, when enough is generated, earthquakes occur. In the element of water, when flowing downhill or moving in ocean currents and tides, enormous pressures are created. And in the atmosphere there are high- and low-pressure areas with the subsequent winds, as the air moves from the high- to low-pressure areas. All life forms are affected by these and many other phenomena, but I wish to emphasize these major engines of outer movement. When people experience pressure, such as the high cost of living, they don’t usually associate it with any of the forces I’ve referred to. But, for example, when the sun shines and heats up water or land, causing high pressure bareas in the atmosphere, this affects climate, which determines crop production, which causes pressure in the human world because of the cost of food, and this affects the cost of many other things. As this occurs, all sorts of social pressures then develop. Some people can afford items, whilst others can’t. One could take a long time illustrating how individu1als’ challenges originate back to some of these larger planetary pressures. Population growth is another source of increasing worldwide pressure.TIME TO EVOL
More personally, pressures occur within the individual.There are some relatively pleasant ones, as when pressure is relieved in the processes of elimination; in sexual function there is the development and release of pressure. And there’s pressure experienced in all creative activities. These pressures are rather delightful. But, as we know, there are other pressures that are not so pleasant. Maybe something gets blocked in the physical body—the bowel, or circulatory system perhaps—the pressure that develops then is not so comfortable. If there is a personal problem, then mental or emotional pressures can develop. Obviously, in such cases, we seek to alleviate what is causing the oppressive experience. We go to the doctor, perhaps, and we consider many things in order to alleviate mental and emotional pressure.We do this more or less naturally,but what happens when oppressive pressure isn’t readily resolved? Earlier I mentioned that the purpose for spirit being released into the dimensional world is to create an expanded experience of Self, and that nrequires pressure. (Though in the divine Design, this is not oppressive pressure.) We know that pressure is required in physical birth, and so it is in this multidimensional process of continuous birth into a greater experience of Self. So, when we encounter pressure in our lives— whether pressures in relationship, finances, health, or anything else—we need to remember the basic purpose back of all pressure. Cosmically, pressure is designed to expand and develop the experience of a greater Self, and so it is in the holographic lives of individuals. It’s exactly the same process, and when pressure comes we can handle it correctly by remembering what its fundamental purpose is. We allow an ascension process within ourselves.We, like a bar of soap when squeezed, either go up or down.
When pressure comes on we resolve to let our consciousness be expanded upward. We focus on the wonderful quality of our Being and act accordingly in the midst of pressure.We don’t necessarily have to do too much externally. I’m not trying to legislate as to what we do; it’s really just holding in mind the quality that is at the core of the process, so that one is penetrating deeper into the quality of Self. If this is done consistently, the identity becomes established in what we call the angelic Self. This Identity is divine. This qualitative experience is in the undimensional levels of Being, and this is always the place of peace, because in the undimensional levels there is no pressure. So if one can locate this experience in one’s outer consciousness and let the consciousness be absorbed into the qualitative nature of who we really are, then there is a very different experience relative to external pressures. We are not overwhelmed by them.
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Menopause and Weight Gain
Menopause and weight gain are closely associated with each other. Women undergoing menopause seem to suffer the unwelcome results of weight gain. Nearly every woman struggles through it during perimenopause and menopause. A woman gaining from 10 to 15 pounds during this stage in her life is not unusual. What makes it even worse is that various studies also show that weight gain before and during menopause can actually increase the risk of breast cancer in women.
There are many factors involved that allows women to gain weight during menopause. One of them is hormonal changes with age. During menopause, women begin to experience having lower levels of estrogen in the body. Estrogen has been linked to weight gain in menopausal women along with the decreasing levels of testosterone.
Another factor that has a role in weight gain among menopausal women is the development of insulin resistance. This can occur during the menopausal years when the body becomes inefficient in metabolizing every calorie taken in, eventually converting it into fat. Eating mostly processed and refined foods can make the body resistant to insulin that is being produced in the blood stream over time. This is being cited as one of the causes of weight gain in women after the age of 40.
Another probable reason for weight gain in women during menopause is stress. Stress is a major factor involved in weight gain during menopause. When stress hormones are produced in the body, they signal it to go into storage mode, making weight loss even more difficult. The stress hormones enable the body to undergo what is also known as the “famine effect”. In this stage, the stress hormones lead the body into thinking that it won’t be getting food again for a long time so that it shifts to storing every calorie it takes in, thus causing weight gain.
It can be very difficult for women to undergo weight loss during menopause. What most women can do is to learn how to accept weight gain during menopause as a natural thing. Weight gain during this period of a woman’s life is not entirely bad. Weight gain may even provide some good. A little weight gained may help in lessening anxiety as well as hot flashes that are also the usual symptoms that is associated with menopause. Weight gain during menopause is also a means of the body to prepare itself from osteoporosis or other types of illnesses.
There is a way that women may be able to do in trying to keep weight gain during menopause in check. Eating a balanced diet may help make weight gain during menopause a benefit instead of a burden. Women should avoid the consumption of refined sugars as well as processed foods and instead fill up their daily diet with fruits and vegetables.
Women undergoing menopause and weight gain should also try to avoid crash diets. It will only makes things even worse as starving the body will only cause one’s metabolism to slow down and cause even more weight to be gained in the process. In the same way women during this stage in their lives should avoid losing large amounts of weight.
Drastic weight loss or becoming very thin during menopause can result in increased risks of developing osteoporosis later on. Remaining active may help in increasing metabolism and burn some of the fats in the body during or after menopause.
One-third of women ages 40 to 55 said in a survey that they use natural dietary supplements to relieve symptoms of menopause, according to a story in Nutritional Outlook magazine.
Also in the survey, many of the women said they would prefer if their health care professionals would discuss natural remedies to address certain symptoms.
A study from the Council for Responsible Nutrition found 79 percent of physicians and 82 percent of nurses said they recommend dietary supplements to their patients. Among physicians, 91 percent of obstetrician/gynecologists said they were likely to recommend supplements.
Many women seek alternative treatment options
One-third of women ages 40 to 55 said in a survey that they use natural dietary supplements to relieve symptoms of menopause, according to a story in Nutritional Outlook magazine.
Also in the survey, many of the women said they would prefer if their health care professionals would discuss natural remedies to address certain symptoms.
A study from the Council for Responsible Nutrition found 79 percent of physicians and 82 percent of nurses said they recommend dietary supplements to their patients. Among physicians, 91 percent of obstetrician/gynecologists said they were likely to recommend supplements.
“These symptoms are the same as human influenza viruses. To diagnose swine influenza A infection, a respiratory specimen would need to be collected and sent to CDC for laboratory testing. “
What Is Swine Flu?
Swine influenza is a respiratory disease of pigs caused by type A influenza viruses. Pigs can be infected by avian influenza and human influenza viruses as well as swine influnza viruses.
When influenza viruses from different species infect pigs, the viruses can reassort, or swap genes, and new viruses that are a mixture of swine, human and/or avian influenza can emerge. Over the years variations of swine flu have emerged.
At this time, there are four main influenza type A virus subtypes that have been isolated in pigs. They are H1N1, H1N2, H3N2, and H3N1. However, the most recent isolated influenza viruses from pigs have been H1N1 viruses. This is not the same as the human H1N1 viruses, and vaccines for the human seasonal flu will not provide any protection from H1N1 swine flu viruses.
How Is It Spread
First, human infections with swine flu occur in persons with direct exposure to pigs. The virus can then spread from person-to-person in the same way as the seasonal flu
Many people become infected by person-to-person transmission through coughing or sneezing, or by touching something with the flu viruses on it and then touching their mouth or nose.
More recent illnesses (and the reported death of one individual in Texas) suggest that a pattern of more severe illness associated with this virus may be emerging in the U.S.
Steps Your Can TakeTo Help Prevent Infection
It is very important to emphasize the importance of washing hands frequently throughout the day. Also, It is key to stay in good health. Get plenty of sleep, be aware of your stress level, stay physically active, drink plenty of fluids, and eat nutritious foods. All of these are factors of a healthy immune system.
When considering a healthy diet remember to avoid foods that contain high levels of sugar, highly refined carbohydrates, starch vegetables, and all highly processed vegetable oils such as corn, canola, and soy. Obviously, you should avoid hydrogenated and partially hydrogenated oils.
Optimum immune function should be priority. Consider the following protocol to help maintain a healthy immune system:
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Vitamin D is also important in maintaining a healthy immune system. If you or your patients are not already taking Bio-D-Mulsion Forte®, you should consider starting now. It is recommended to get 4000 IU of vitamin D per day. That is just 2 drops of Bio-D-Mulsion Forte® each day!
Good digestion is also very supportive in optimal immune function. To maintain good bowel flora consider BioDoph-7 Plus® (2 to 3 capsules 2 times per day) and as a form of hydrochloric acid support and enzymes, take Hydro-Zyme™ (2 to 3 tablets per meal).
Interim Guidance for Clinicians and Conscuious people:
Consider the possibility of swine influenza virus infections in patients presenting respiratory illness. Signs and symptoms of swine flu include but are not limited to:
These symptoms are the same as human influenza viruses. To diagnose swine influenza A infection, a respiratory specimen would need to be collected and sent to CDC for laboratory testing.
For more interim guidance for clinicians and public health professionals please visit:
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
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