Ways To Prevent Breast Cancer w/ Dr. G | Optimize Your Hormone Health with Dr. Kaycie Grigel | Heal Thy Self w/ Dr. G Episode # 226

Ways To Prevent Breast Cancer w/ Dr. G | Optimize Your Hormone Health with Dr. Kaycie Grigel | Heal Thy Self w/ Dr. G Episode # 226

Knowledge Bomb
Dr. G lays down all the of the internal and external factors that could be contributing to your chances of being diagnosed with breast cancer, from known health-related causes, to endocrine-disrupting chemicals that could be putting you at risk.


It’s never too early to start putting measures in place to prevent breast cancer

Do you have a first degree relative who experienced breast cancer? 

Breast cancer showing up in younger and younger patients 

Stage 0 cells

Mammograms and radiation exposure 

Bracket 2 gene

Most breast cancers are not hereditary 

Alcohol accumulating and adding to risk 

BMI adding to risk

Getting your period early in life

Pregnancy over 35 

Picking a day to check your breasts

Thermograms

Smoking adds to risk

Fitness 

Exposures to Xenoestrogens

The importance of Fasting

Mustard Seed powder 

Broccoli sprouts

Tofu as a phytoestrogen

Gut Bacteria 

Antioxidants 

Sleep and circadian rhythm

Making sure the air is clean in your house

The dangers of mold 

Repressed Emotions



Guest Segment
Dr. Kaycie Grigel is a naturopathic doctor who specializes in endocrinology and digestion, and also a breast cancer survivor, who works specifically with women who are currently battling or have recently beaten breast cancer.

Kaycie joins the show to talk all about hormones, and how making sure our hormonal health is in check can help our bodies to prevent or fight back against hormone-related cancers such as breast cancer.


Is stress the #1 Disruptor of our hormones?

The Negative feedback loop of hormones

How does hormone imbalance feel? 

How do we know if waking up is caused by cortisol? 

How do we prevent hormone-disrupting stress?

Breathing intentionally

Mindful eating

Considering breast health early on

Genetics

Inflammatory diets

Exercising 

Vitamin D levels

Drinking enough water

Pooping daily 

Soluble fibers 

Green tea & other anti-inflammatory foods

Soy, a phytoestrogen

Hormone-protective foods 

The importance of Cholesterol

Setting ourselves up for long term health


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