How and Why to Love Your Heart Health After Breast Cancer Treatment

Graphic of heartbeat printout with read stylised paper heart superimposed

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This post is about looking after your heart not just because it’s a good idea – it is! – but in particular because many breast cancer treatments can increase the risk of cardiovascular problems. The logical order for this post would be to start by explaining which treatments affect the heart and how they do so.Read the rest

Is Soy Safe to Eat After a Breast Cancer Diagnosis?

Soybeans and soy milk

Today’s blog post is especially for all my readers who have had a breast cancer diagnosis. Out of all the frequently asked questions about nutrition and breast cancer, the question of whether or not to eat soy must be the one I get asked the most! Soy is a known phytoestrogen (plant oestrogen), but does that mean that it is safe to eat, or should it be avoided if you wish to reduce your risk of recurrence, particularly if you had a cancer that was hormone receptor positive?… Read the rest

Broccoli sprouts and broccoli sprout juice – superfoods for female hormone balance?

Vegus broccoli sprout juice

As a breast cancer thriver as well as a registered nutritional therapist, it shouldn’t come as a surprise to learn that I have a special interest in working with women with or after breast cancer. From a prevention point of view, I also love to work with women with hormone imbalances to restore balance and reduce cancer risk.… Read the rest