Reduce Breast Cancer Risk with Preventive Care

© 2012 Victoria Bowmann, PhD

While a mammogram might show a lump or fibrous tissue; which could be addressed with a surgical procedure, there’s more to breast health than seeing if there’s a lump. For this article, our definition of “preventive care” is what one chooses to do daily to support ones body to vital and full of life.

Sometimes it is not what someone does that matters, but what one doesn’t do that is important. The wires in bras are constrictive to the lymphatic flow around the breasts. While most women wear these for appearance, only a few needs them for support due to the size of their breasts. Instead, select natural fiber (cotton) bras and have them fitted so that correct support is provided. Small-breasted individuals can select “bra tops” which have a lining to the top with an elastic band for under the breast. This provides some support and reduces the constriction of lymphatic flow.

For those women that need the support of the wires, after removing the bra, place one arm on top of your head (thereby opening the lymph flow of the area) and gently zig-zag rub across the skin where the wire has pressed against the area. Start at the armpit and rub to the center of the chest and then back to the armpit, following the path of the wire. Take 30 seconds for one breast and then, place the opposite arm on top of the head and repeat on the other side. This is beneficial whether or not one wears a wire bra or not. Frequently the skin will begin to “itch” as the lymphatic fluid increases its flow in the chest.

When a woman examines her breasts on a monthly basis, she will know when something is not quite right. Start with the arm placed on top of one’s head and using the opposite hand, begin a circular examination slowly increasing the side of the circle (#1 of illustration). Begin at the lower edge of the nipple and thoroughly and gently walk a circular path until all the tissue is covered. Become aware of what your breast feels like and you will recognize changes if and when they occur. One will also begin to recognize congestion in these areas. Now that we have a baseline of the breasts’ health, one can now begin a program to encourage our immune system to work in our favor.

There are many things that can help the drainage of congestion in the breasts. One is to place the fingertips of one hand into the armpit of the other side. Very gently pump (or press) into the little hollow where the armpit connects to the outer edge of the breast (#2 of illustration). Doing this once or twice a day encourages drainage in these tissues. It’s a great technique to use in the shower. Men can also do this as breast cancer can affect their bodies as well.

Suggested Uses for Body Mend

  This combination homeopathic remedy is truly amazing. The label says: “for the use of minor injuries such as sprains, strains and bruises, and as an aid in the recovery from surgical procedures.”

   I agree with the label and would like to share some examples. One friend “stood” on the top of a stepladder (where it says not to stand), tumbled down and got his arm caught on the way down. It didn’t break, although it might have been better if it had. The shoulder, elbow, wrist and fingers were badly wrenched out of place. The orthopedic doctor put him in slings and braces, while I suggested Body Mend. Six weeks later, at another appointment, the doctor commented that he had healed more in six weeks than he expected to see him heal at all.

   Another friend had to have arthroscopic surgery on his knee. He started the Body Mend a couple of days before surgery and as soon as he was able to take liquids by mouth after the procedure. When he returned to his doctor, he said: "Every once in a while, there is just perfect healing, and you’re that case!" Maybe the Body Mend helped.

   Stub your toes? Use it then. Kids falling off bicycles? Use immediately. Dental work? Oh, yes. It can take the trauma out quickly. Consider it a must in your holistic medicine cabinet.

Chase Pain Away in Minutes

 Like so many other people, I've had to deal with chronic health problems, particularly arthritic pain, for years. A number of things have helped me in my pain journey, however, finding the LaserTouchOne (LTO) has been a huge part of my being able to live pain-free. It was hard to believe that my low back and hip pain could be relieved in minutes!  For that reason, I take mine everywhere!

While traveling, I typically tuck my LTO into my carry-on bag before I head out of town. Sometimes, hotel pillows just don’t “fluff” right for my neck, so I use it for a couple of minutes before going to sleep and again in the morning. Wow! Not only do I sleep better, there is no lingering, annoying “crimp” in my neck.

Since I began using the LTO a while back, I started to wonder, 'would it just relieve pain or would it resolve the condition?'  What I have found is this: the initial treatments I did began to relieve my pain immediately.  As I have consistently used it over time, I am finding that my conditions are resolving themselves. I feel great now but I know that things can happen while I am trying to live an active life. The good thing is I know that I have help in my medicine cabinet – a revolutionary device that brings me relief in just minutes.

Cleared by the FDA for over-the-counter consumer use, the LaserTouchOne is the only pain relief device on the market that combines two proven therapies: a low-level laser and micro-current electrical stimulation. Research has shown that these two therapies promote the body's natural healing process at the cellular level.

Key Features:

•                Safe and easy to use

•                Handheld, lightweight and portable

•                Combines a low-level laser and micro-current electrical stimulation

•                Free of cumbersome wires

•                Can be used multiple times per day in two-minute treatment sessions


Key Benefits:

•                Treatment promotes the body's natural repair and healing
process at the cellular level

•                Proven to be 93 percent effective in relieving pain

•                Provides a safe alternative to medication, surgery, other invasive procedures

•                Available without a prescription

In my practice, I’ve helped resolve sciatic pain, low back pain, plantar fasciitis, carpal tunnel, neck, and shoulder pain. It’s truly amazing. One client is a PGA pro with a tight mid-back. After two sessions, he decided it was definitely worth his investment. After just a few minutes each day, he’s now back in the swing of things, and often in the top ten of the leader board. 

Our own AZ Diamondbacks have also incorporated this into their physical routine. Players have noticed that bruises, contusions and sprains heal faster than normal when cold laser and micro current stimulation is added. 

One doesn’t have to be a professional athlete to benefit from this technology.

Searching for an overall improved quality of life? If you’ve got pain, it’s worth a try.

Stress Affects the Intestines

In a recent study from Ohio State University, School of Dentistry, a very interesting abstract was published in Brain Behavior Immunology. The study postulates that stress affects the inflammatory cytokines of intestines (100 fold), increases the bad bacteria (by 28%) and decreases the good bacteria (by 50%)! This condition gives the bad bacteria an increased opportunity to over populate the intestines and create a toxic environment that will produce a multitude of health problems (beyond the initial health issue). Therefore, no matter what disease or condition one may be dealing with, the stress it produces affects the health of your gut and in-turn your overall health. So, always be proactive and treat the intestines! Check-out our At Home Colon Kit for a convenient do-it-yourself method of keeping the good bacteria at a healthy and helpful level.

You and Bowen Saved My Life and Career!

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“I am a surgeon for the Arizona Humane Society and a veterinarian for 37 years and have suffered with back pain for over 30 of those years. After having tried other treatment modalities for years to attempt to alleviate the progressive pain from multiple disc protrusions, spinal stenosis, foramen narrowings and disc degeneration, which were eroding my abilities to continue to provide my veterinary services to the humane society, I was informed about the bowen procedures and fortunately led to you personally as a skilled practitioner of the same.

   I have to inform you and your current and potential clients that after only four – 45 minutes sessions, my pain and discomfort have essentially become an issue no more! I am amazed and truly appreciative of your skills. That you so much for what you do and I would recommend anyone with back pain or other medical issues making their lives miserable, to talk to you before doing anything else for they physical challenges because you may save them considerable pain, time and money consulting you and utilizing your special skills and services. Thanks again!” —Sincerely, Greg L, DVM

Pain Relief in the Palm of Your Hands

    What do the Arizona Diamondbacks know that you don't? The value of combining low level laser light (LLLL) and very low micro-current (MC). This micro-current is considerably less than TENS however the device is cleared by the FDA as an Over The Counter Medical device. That means that anyone can purchase this and use it without a prescription. Hooray!!!
    If you would like the press release on the AZ Diamondback's concerning this use, please email me at: vbowmann@cox.net  and I'll promptly send it out.
    To learn more about this amazing product and the special offer I have for clients and friends, go to the Products page of MyRealHealth.com and scroll down to "Remarkable Pain Relief" and click on the picture of the Laser Touch One device.
Most laser devices  used by health professionals cost between $2500 and $7000!! However, this powerful laser device retails for a mere $489. WOW!!! That’s between $2000 and $6500 cheaper than similar devices!
Contact me for my "Blog Special Offer" and  receive the "Trigger Point Charts" after you've purchased your device which details the best points on the human body to target the laser and receive the maximum healing benefit. I've seen success in Back Pain, Sciatic Pain, Shoulder Pain, Neck Pain, Foot Pain including Plantar Fasciitis, and all places in between.
    Don't live with pain when you can own an ergonomically designed tool, with a smart battery (holding a charge for over a month) that can quickly give you the pain relief you need. You can travel with it and not get "kinks" from hotel pillows. One of my clients is a professional golfer and we've had fantastic results. In fact, he carries his device with him on the tour.
   Perhaps, the greatest benefit is the independence of not having to go to a doctor whenever pain hits. And that is what Preventive Health is all about. Let me know how I can help you understand the technology, order your device, get the charts, and take advantage of the special offer I have for clients and friends. Talk to you soon.

6 points for New Year's Resolution Success:

1. Progress not perfection: It seems that many of us wait until January to select to make a change, and then we make it an “all” or “nothing” decision. Lose weight. Stop smoking. Get in shape. Perhaps one can look at their resolution as a step in the right direction: instead of “lose weight” why not decide to reduce the calories, carbohydrates, and fats to healthy levels; and aim to shed two pounds per week. Seek progress, not perfection. Smoking is a complex situation and for some people, total cessation is necessary, for others, tapering off is better. Professional help is often useful. Now let’s look at “get in shape”. After the first week at the gym, many are so sore and exhausted they lose hope and choose to quit. Instead, a gradual increase in exercise is frequently more successful. So let’s set incremental goals and shoot for progress.

2. Little steps lead to positive change: 180^o change of course may lead to a complete reversal of a decision. If a sedimentary person wants to get in shape, how about just taking a 5 minutes walk or climbing a flight of stairs as a start. After a few days or a week, one can double their effort or extend it to an increase in time or distance. When one is changing a routine in their food, perhaps becoming aware of the size of a single portion brings about a realization of past habits that are detrimental. Any endeavor of value takes making a decision followed by learning about a successful method to accomplish the goal. Most subjects aren’t acquired overnight; but accomplished with grasping the information and concepts a little bit at a time.

3. Give your word to someone else: I don’t know what it is about giving our word, but many people will keep their word to someone else more than they will to themselves. Perhaps it’s discipline, perhaps it’s just because the decision is tough. However, a concerned friend or family member who lovingly offers support can make our resolutions stick a little better. This is not about giving our self-discipline away as much as it is having someone to encourage, reassure, and offer understanding. When enlisting another’s help, be sure to discuss one’s goal and expectations, and outline the kind of support that is best suited from our friend.

4. One mistake isn’t the end of the world: So we overslept and missed our morning walk. There will be another day and another opportunity. Let it go, but evaluate the reason. Did I go to bed at a realistic time? Am I worried about something that affected my sleep? When one gets a perspective on the dynamics around the slip, they become fewer and further apart. It’s much like the saying: Practice makes perfect. Let’s think about someone learning to play a musical instrument: how screechy is a 4 year old practicing a violin? Yet, their time and dedication has created talented artists. (Even though they missed a practice or two!) Keep your resolution as the target, forgive yourself, but don’t give up on yourself. It’s important to not derail your plans, so climb back on the wagon.

5. Count your blessings: One means of obtaining success is to focus on a gratitude list at least once a day. Not the big things, but the little things. Take a few minutes to look around and notice the multitude of blessings one has, this can shift one’s perspective in unique and wonderful ways. Let’s start by looking at our hands: what wonderful tools for most everything we do. Opposable thumbs that make so many tasks easy. The fingernails are attractive and useful. Skin, a magnificent covering that continuously protects us from attack and innately heals itself. One can be grateful for sunshine, rain, and snow. Each has its beauty and function. By shifting our focus to appreciate what is good, another shift may occur to accept what is possible: the accomplishment of our goal.

6. Every day is the perfect day to start: An inherent attribute of many is procrastination, which leads to nowhere. And a little bit of stick to it leads to success. Haven’t we all said, “Someday, I’ll . . .” Did you know that someday isn’t one of the days of the week? Or “I’ll start on Monday!” just doesn’t get it done. If an idea pops into one’s mind, then how about starting it NOW? Could something within nudge each of us in our own right direction? At the right time? And the other side of this “coin” is that little voice inside that helps us with poor decisions. Listen to this nudging when it says: “is this in your best interest?” or “will this move you closer to your goal, or further away?” So whether or not it’s January 1^st, or Monday, “Why wait, do it today!”