FIBROCYSTIC
BREAST DISEASE
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About Fibrocystic
Breast Disease
Approximately
half of all adult women have fibrocystic breast disease, or lumps. These lumps move freely, can be firm or soft, and can be
tender to touch, particularly before menstruation.
They may change in size, but cysts which are tender and move freely are
usually benign. In contrast, a
growth which does not move freely and is usually not tender may be cancerous.
The benign cysts often continue to grow until the menopause, after which
the reduced levels of oestrogen allows them to shrink again.
Although most cysts are benign, they are linked to an increased risk of
developing breast cancer. If
in any doubt, visit your Doctor immediately.
Nutrition Facts & Diet
Advice for Fibrocystic Breast Disease
Below is a nutrition guide to Fibrocystic Breast
Disease:
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Eat
a low fat, high fibre diet.
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Eat
plenty of fresh fruit and vegetables, whole grains, low fat sheep or goats
yoghurt, oily fish such as mackerel, sardines, herring, salmon and
pilchards.
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Eat
onions, garlic and shiitake mushrooms.
These contain germanium which helps bring oxygen to the cells.
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Avoid
too much animal fat and hydrogenated vegetable oils, and fried food.
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Avoid
coffee, tea, cola and chocolate – these contain a caffeine-like
substance called methylxanthine which can increase the formation of cysts.
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Make a green smoothie at least once per day
(see books by Victoria Boutenko).
Health Supplements
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Fibrocystic Breast Disease
Often, a combination of
supplements may help in alleviating this condition. You
may wish to consult a nutritional therapist for personal
advice. Supplements that may be helpful in alleviating
symptoms are shown below:
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