Breast Cancer Prevention

There are a lot of small things you can do to prevent breast cancer that might add up to save you in the end.

• Do weekly or monthly self breast exams.
• Get yearly mammograms after the age of 40.
• Sleep in absolute darkness, when you do your body produces melatonin, which impedes the growth of cancer and boosts your immune system.
• Limit alcohol to one drink or less per day.
• Maintain a healthy weight, there is a link between estrogen production in the fatty tissue and breast cancer.
• Stay physically active, thats part of a healthy weight.
• Limit your fat intake.
• Avoid exposure to pesticides.
• Don't smoke.

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