With more than a quarter of a million cases reported in the U.S. each year, breast cancer is the second most prevalent cause of death among women.
Of course, breast cancer prevention is about more than just visiting your doctor and getting tested. There are numerous factors that can influence your risk of getting breast cancer, and while you can’t change some of them – such as your family history and advancing age – you can lower your risk by taking the following measures:
- Maintaining a healthy weight.
- Exercising and being physically active.
- Refraining from drinking alcohol or doing so in moderation.
- Avoiding the use of tobacco products.
- If you recently had a baby, are pregnant, or plan to become pregnant in the future, breastfeeding your baby.
- Talking with your doctor about lowering your risk if you have a family history of breast cancer, are getting hormone replacement therapy, or taking birth control pills.
Maintaining your health throughout your life will not only help lower your risk of developing cancer, but also improve your chances of surviving cancer if it does occur. That’s where a holistic approach to your health and wellbeing is important.
A Holistic Approach to Preventing Breast Cancer
At Alpha Care Wellness Center, we take a holistic approach to treating our clients. In other words, we treat the whole person, taking into account mental and social factors, rather than just focusing on the symptoms of a disease. Our strategy is science-based and data-driven, integrating the best practices of traditional and western medicine – all centered around each client’s individual needs and comfort.
For example, a key factor that can affect cancer risk is your diet. Obesity has been found to be a contributor to at least 12 different types of cancer. There are numerous examples of dietary components – such as alcohol, fast food, fried foods, processed meats, added sugars, and refined carbohydrates – that increase your risk of developing breast cancer.
Hormonal, lifestyle, and environmental factors may also increase your risk of breast cancer. To help prevent the disease, Alpha Care Wellness Center uses a variety of functional and integrative health methods to analyze, test, and help women prevent breast cancer. Some of these methods include:
- Hormone replacement therapy
- Metabolic detoxification and testing
- Nutraceutical supplement planning
- Nutritional counseling
- Weight loss management
- Wellness consultations and care
In addition, Dr. Catherine Oseni works with The Center for Cancer and Blood Disorders, using functional medicine in the form of pharmaceutical-grade supplements and nutritional guidance to treat cancer clients who are receiving chemotherapy. Dr. Oseni’s treatments help reduce or eliminate the side effects of chemotherapy, which often include:
- Pain
- Nausea/vomiting
- Constipation
- Diarrhea
- Bedsores
- Anxiety
Comprehensive Women’s Health Services in Weatherford, Texas
At Alpha Care Wellness Center, we offer and preventive healthcare to women of all ages. As a highly skilled clinical integrative pharmacist who is board-certified and fellowship-trained in integrative and functional medicine, Dr. Catherine Oseni is especially sensitive to her client needs and is dedicated to providing the highest quality of client care and service.
To learn more about our comprehensive women’s health services, call our office at (817) 550-6332 or schedule an appointment with Dr. Oseni with our convenient online form.