DISCUSSING BREAST CANCER WITH OTHERS COULD SAVE

DISCUSSING BREAST CANCER WITH OTHERS COULD SAVE
SOMEONE'S LI
by: ara
(ara) - breast cancer is the leading cause of
DEATH FOR WOMEN AGES 40 TO 59. THIS YEAR ALONE,
more than 200,000 women will be diagnosed with
the disease. another 40,000 will die from it.
EVEN THOUGH EARLY DETECTION IS CRITICAL TO
survival and every woman is at risk for
developing the disease, new research shows the
VAST MAJORITY OF WOMEN DO NOT DISCUSS THIS ISSUE
with each other.

ACCORDING TO A RECENT SURVEY COMMISSIONED BY
wheatables crackers and the susan g. komen
breast cancer foundation, there is a startling
LACK OF DIALOGUE AMONG WOMEN ABOUT BREAST CANCER
risk and the importance of early detection.
sixty-five percent of women report they never or
INFREQUENTLY DISCUSS BREAST CANCER RISK EVEN
though almost half report having a close
personal experience (self, family or close
FRIEND DIAGNOSED) WITH THE DISEASE.
seventy-three percent of mothers surveyed
reported they never or hardly ever discuss
BREAST CANCER, BREAST SELF-EXAMS OR MAMMOGRAMS
with their daughters or granddaughters and 67
percent of the women surveyed said the same
ABOUT THEIR MOTHERS OR STEPMOTHERS.

"these findings are astounding particularly
BECAUSE ONE IN EIGHT WOMEN ARE EXPECTED TO
develop breast cancer during their lifetime.
communication and conversation are critical to
UNDERSTANDING THE IMPORTANCE OF EARLY DETECTION
and adopting positive breast health practices,"
said susan braun, president and ceo of the komen
FOUNDATION.

in response, wheatables crackers and the komen
FOUNDATION HAVE LAUNCHED A PUBLIC EDUCATION
initiative to encourage women to talk about
breast cancer. called "talk about breast cancer
- IT'S A CONVERSATION WORTH HAVING," THE
initiative is designed to help women -- and
those who love them -- get the conversation
GOING.

special wheatables crackers packaging carries
PINK RIBBONS FOR LIFE AND CONVERSATION STARTER
tips, including:

* MAKE A MONTHLY CALENDAR NOTE TO CALL YOUR
mother, aunt, sister or daughter with a reminder
to conduct a breast self-exam. * enclose a note
AND A PINK RIBBON IN BIRTHDAY CARDS TO FEMALE
friends 40 years of age or older, reminding them
to have a mammogram.

* ask your doctor about breast health activities
at every appointment. don't wait for the doctor
TO ASK YOU.

* send a care package with how-to tips to young
WOMEN AT COLLEGE OR AWAY FROM HOME; ONCE A WOMAN
turns 20, she should begin conducting monthly
breast self-exams and have a doctor or nurse
EXAMINE HER BREASTS EVERY THREE YEARS.

* develop a "buddy" system with friends. ask
THEM TO REMIND YOU REGULARLY ABOUT BREAST HEALTH
activities and do the same for them.

* SHARE A CUP OF COFFEE, TEA OR COCOA AND BREAST
cancer facts with a friend: breast cancer is the
number one killer of women between the ages of
40 AND 59; THE MAJORITY OF WOMEN WHO DEVELOP
breast cancer had no family history of the
disease; if breast cancer is detected early, a
WOMAN'S CHANCES OF SURVIVAL IMPROVE
significantly.

"REGULAR DISCUSSIONS THAT ENCOURAGE BREAST
health activities like monthly breast
self-exams, annual clinical breast exams and
MAMMOGRAMS CAN MAKE A VERY REAL DIFFERENCE,"
said jenny enochson, spokesperson for wheatables
crackers. "that's why we're so committed to
GETTING THE CONVERSATION GOING."

wheatables crackers will donate $5.00 to the
KOMEN FOUNDATION FOR EVERY FIVE RIBBONS CLIPPED
from its special packaging and sent in by
customers. for more information about the
CAMPAIGN, LOG ONTO WWW.RIBBONSFORLIFE.COM.

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Hazards in the Household: Microwaves, Air Fresheners and Water Bottles by Brent McNutt

Microwaves
Almost every house and most places of employment own and operate microwave ovens. A modern cooking appliance, microwaves use a form of radiation that interacts with food and cuts cooking time down to just a few minutes.
However, microwaving water in attempt to boil it can prove dangerous. Heated rapidly in a microwave, water does not get a chance to begin bubbling. So, instead of seeing the normal breaks at the surface created but the bubble, the water surface remains still. Many people, up removing the container of heated liquid from the microwave, have experienced a backsplash of scorching water. This occurs because the jarring of the container when it is being removed for the oven breaks the surface of the water and releases the pressure that has not had a chance to bubble to the top.
It's best to place a wooden spoon or something with an irregular surface into the water, breaking the surface and allowing the pressure to escape.
Air Fresheners
You won't find many bathrooms without a can of air freshener. Making it easier for us to breath and helping other evade awkward situations, air fresheners envelope a room within just seconds of being sprayed.
Have you ever taken a moment to glance and the ingredients in the floral or summer rain scent? These aromatic mixtures actually contain phthalates, pronounced 'thalates,' and have been known hormonal abnormalities and reproductive problems. Pregnant women should also steer clear as they have been linked with birth defects.
Try a few natural ways of freshening up your home or office bathroom. Combine your favorite essential oil in a spray bottle or light beeswax or soy candles, both of which are natural and effective.
Plastic water bottles
Some of us buy spring water by the caseload, and, to ease our guilt over impacting the environment, save and refill the bottles. Washing and reusing the bottles may be ok for two or three times around, but have you thought about what might be growing inside the clear containers? Refilling and reusing bottles encourages the production of millions of bacteria. Especially when you consider the amount transferred to the bottle from the hands washing and refilling it, this practice turns out to be less than hygienic.
The material the bottles are made of can lead to ingestion of harmful chemicals. Full of potential human carcinogens, plastic can begin to leach into the liquid it is containing. Linked to breast cancer and an increased risk of miscarriages, the chemicals found in plastic are the last things you want to take in your body.
Aluminum bottles are the safest choice for reuse. Sold in most health food stores and website, aluminum is safe for you and where it ends up later. Plastic ends up just sitting in a landfill while aluminum can be recycled and made into something new. Save your money and leave the case of water at the supermarket.
Relying too much on modern and chemically based products can have unforeseen consequences on your quality of life. What is easier now may end up hurting you in the long run. Stick to natural or fundamental ways of doing things as much as possible by cooking with a stove or getting your water from the kitchen sink and you'll be eliminated many potential threats.
About the Author
Brent McNutt enjoys talking about landau scrubs and landau scrub tops and networking with healthcare professionals online.

An Introduction To New York Personal Injury Lawyers

An Introduction To New York Personal Injury Lawyers
By Kevin Stith

A person is always subject to the chance of an accident or other mishaps that might inflict an injury on him or her. For example, it is a common thing for a person to get injured through the misdeeds of others. In such cases, when a person gets wounded or injured through the negligence or deliberate activity of a third person, personal injury lawyers are the people on whom the victim can rely.
New York is the busiest city of the United States of America, where all types of people from different parts of the country make their way to earn their living. Therefore, every person there has a high probability of facing an accident through the mistake of another one. On such cases, the victim who suffers such an unfortunate event has the full right to take legal action against the person responsible for such event. This not only gives proper justice to the victim, but also gives him or her the opportunity to claim compensation for the treatment.
New York-based personal injury lawyers and law firms provide all the legal services in New York federal court for claiming compensations. Most of the lawyers and attorneys practicing in New York are experienced and diligent professionals who can render support for all legal functions (starting from presentation in the court to claiming monetary compensation for medical and other expenses).
Most of the New York-based personal injury lawyers and attorneys are experienced professionals in their respective fields of personal injury law. Among various personal injury lawyers in New York are wrongful death lawyers, personal mesothelioma lawyers, and birth injury lawyers.
New York Personal Injury Lawyers provides detailed information on New York Personal Injury Lawyers, New York Wrongful Death Lawyers, New York Mesothelioma Lawyers, New York Birth Injury Lawyers and more. New York Personal Injury Lawyers is affiliated with New York Personal Injury Lawsuits.
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