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How Much Radiation are YOU Comfortable With?

October 19, 2012 By Leave a Comment

I love bananas. Can you believe they carry radiation? So how much radiation are you comfortable with? That is a very important question to ask yourself. I am not going to stop eating bananas, sleeping next to someone (can you believe that?), using a computer monitor or travelling by air, so I have to accept a certain amount of radiation in my life.

Ladies, I am in the breast wellness business and I provide men and women of all ages with breast exams that are radiation- free. So I felt compelled to find out exactly how much radiation is in a mammogram for my readers and patients.

Through research and excellent contacts I found this Radiation Chart. The disclaimer at the bottom says that it is for general public information only but it is pretty clear to me.

Notice on the chart that all my radiation concerns; bananas, computer monitor, airfare, dental x-rays and sleeping next to someone are just a tiny fraction of radiation compared to a mammogram. This makes me feel pretty good that I provide a breast exam that is radiation-free. My real question to the author of the chart would be the “definition” of “a” mammogram. Is it one film on one breast or is “a” mammogram one set of films?

I have breast implants so the imaging center took 2 extra films on each breast and prior to my implants they just took 2 films per breast. I think this means I was getting 8 times as much radiation as the mammogram chart states. I’m going to look into that and let you know!

In the meantime check out this article on pre-menopausal mammograms.

How much radiation are you comfortable with?
Remember unequivocally radiation causes cancer.
Stay tuned for more……. “Peace of Mind Begins with SureTouch”

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Revolutionary New Breast Cancer Exam

September 12, 2012 By

OC Breast Wellness will be exhibiting a revolutionary new state of the art breast cancer exam at the California Women’s Conference in Long Beach September 23 and 24th.

Participants will be among the first to experience the benefits of Digital Palpation Imaging aka SureTouchTM.

FDA approved Digital Palpation Imaging uses a portable hand-held tactile sensing device that is far more sensitive than human touch and can detect in real time lesions in the breast as small as 5 mm.

It also measures the elasticity of the lesion, making it capable of differentiating between benign and malignant breast lesions. And the results are instant: no waiting anxiously for test results.

Instead, the nurse reviews and explains the results to the patient at the time of the test, empowering patients with immediate information and eliminating the stress of the unknown.

OCBW is one of only eight centers in America to offer Digital Palpation Imaging. Visit us at Booth 503 and make an appointment and receive the special California Women’s Conference discount.

For additional information visit our website at www.ocbreastwellness.com

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If we know how to find breast cancer earlier, Why Aren’t We?

August 19, 2012 By

If we know how to prevent most breast cancer cases, why aren’t we?
If we know how to find it earlier and more accurately, why aren’t we?

The answer to those two questions is women just don’t know how and we want to help women with those answers.

First, there is a new kid on the block when it comes to identifying suspicious masses in the breast. One that is accurate, safe and can identify masses as small as 5mm… about the size of a pea. It also differentiates between normal “lumps and bumps” and lesions that are hard. BTW cancerous tumors of the breast are typically as hard as a walnut.


The test is called Suretouch. Ocbreastwellness.com offers this technology in Costa Mesa, CA.

Second, there are a number of great articles on cancer prevention, breast cancer prevention in particular. Mercola.com and Life Extension Foundation (LEF.org) and The American Academy of AntiAging Medicine (WorldHealth.net) as well as many others have written extensively on the subject. I’ve condensed a number of these into one article that can be accessed at www.ocbreastwellness.com.

As for early detection there is not one perfect test. A multi-modal approach makes the most sense. Combining a test that looks at physiological changes that accompany most cancers (breast thermography) as well as an anatomical test that identifies masses that may be cancerous (SureTouch) is the most logical approach.

For SureTouch appointments call (714) 363-5595
1831 Orange Ave #B, Costa Mesa, CA 92627

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Five Ways to Stay Fit When You Work at Home

August 6, 2012 By

If you’re running a home business while raising a family, you probably feel like you have two full-time jobs. For many mompreneurs, the last thing on the list of priorities is an exercise routine. In fact, a recent study published in the Journal of Pediatrics found that new mothers exercise less than childless women their age. Add to that a new business, and you have a recipe for an exhausted, unhealthy mom.

So we agree that work-at-home moms have unique challenges when it comes to maintaining a fitness routine. But chances are, one of the reasons you chose to start a business while raising a family is so you could create a more balanced life. So you could earn a living doing what you love while remaining present at home for your family. When you ignore your own health and fitness, you can’t possibly live a balanced life. And while you may be physically present for your family, you may not be the most pleasant mom. (Trust me – I’ve been the cranky mom many times!)

Regular exercise gives you more energy to keep up with your children and your busy schedule. It helps you stay focused and productive in the office. Exercise relieves stress and endorphins that help you feel better about yourself, your business and life in general. And it creates a healthier home because a happy mommy is a good mommy.

So how can you create time for fitness when you’re running a business and taking care of your children? Try these fitness tips for mompreneurs:

Five Fitness Tips for Busy Mom Entrepreneurs

1. First Things First. Have you ever read the book Eat That Frog by Brian Tracy? It’s about procrastination and the idea of tackling your highest priority task first thing in the day (your “frog”). For me, that’s exercise. I discovered long ago that the only excuse I have the morning is that I want to sleep longer. As the day progresses, the excuse list gets longer. Life gets in the way. So I know I have to knock it out first thing. You may have better results with an evening routine or lunchtime workout, but try to choose a time of day and make it part of your regular schedule. Then you don’t have to figure out where to squeeze in a workout. It’s already part of your day.

2. Follow Your Heart. Exercise doesn’t have to be grueling and painful. In fact, if you want to stick with it, you should choose something fun. If you’re not into running or hanging out at a gym, then take a look at other options. Try Zumba, yoga, swimming or belly dancing. Take a class in rock climbing or stand-up paddle boards. Go hiking, biking or in line skating. If you’re having fun, you’ll want to do it again.

3. Set a Goal. As an entrepreneur, you’re probably used to measuring results. For some people, the motivation comes from the monitoring this progress along a journey to improve something specific. To lose weight. To get stronger or faster. To live longer. To be happier and less stressed. Get in touch with your own personal motivation. What is it that you hope to accomplish through exercise? It doesn’t have to be a number on the scale or a certain size jeans. It could simply be that you want to have energy every morning. Or perhaps you want to be able to keep up with your dog on a hike or walk that you take. Or maybe you want to run a 5k for a charity. Whatever it is, write down your goal and keep it someplace visible for motivation.

4. Find a Partner. What’s the reason Weight Watchers is so successful? Accountability. There is someone waiting for you to show up each week and get on that scale. Having an exercise partner gives you that same accountability. Just knowing that someone is waiting for you and counting on you to show up can be a powerful motivator. I’ve run a marathon, completed several bike centuries and competed in many triathlons. I know for certain I never would have made it to the starting line in any of those events without a training partner. Here’s a tip about choosing your exercise partner: find someone who is slightly faster, stronger or more skilled in the activity than you. This will ensure that you are challenged but not completely outmatched, which would leave you both frustrated and discouraged.

5. Honor Your Commitment. Once you’ve decided to make fitness a part of your daily routine then give yourself permission to spend the time you need to workout. This may require hiring a babysitter or letting go of another obligation. It may mean that something else simply doesn’t get done perfectly (like laundry or housecleaning). Take some time to explain to your family why you are exercising and how important it is to you. Help them understand that you need their support and encouragement if you are going to keep it up. Ask them to respect your need for dedicated workout time. You may even decide to include your family in your exercise program!

It’s your turn. What are your tips and tricks for staying fit while working from home? Please share them with us here!

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A New Approach to Breast Cancer Screening is Critical.

July 21, 2012 By

I mentioned in the last blog that 1 in 8 women have a lifetime risk of developing breast cancer. The numbers are getting worse despite the trillions of dollars we’ve spent searching for a cure and the billions we spend every year in the U.S. on mammography screening. Could the standard of care in the medical community, mammography, be a part of the problem? Many experts in the field believe that to be true.

A new approach to screening is critical. It must be safe, accurate and provide early detection. No single test is perfect but a combination of technologies comes close to perfection. Computer assisted Breast Thermography provides a woman with the knowledge that she is at low medium or high risk of cancer. It looks at 20 different factors that are both objective and subjective to assess a woman’s risk. It has been the best alternative to mammography screening until now.

A relatively new technology developed at Harvard University is now available that is more accurate and provides more information regarding the lumps and bumps found in women’s breasts and unlike mammography it is safe. It is 4 times more sensitive than human touch and can identify a mass as small as 5 mm. We are very pleased to offer women this breakthrough technology.

Breast cancer has touched all of us. It is a devastating disease. There is a solution based on 3 fundamentals; prevention, early detection and participation. You get the first 2 but what do I mean “participation”? How to dramatically reduce a woman’s risk of breast cancer, see www.ocbreastthermography.com/prevention.

You are an essential part of the answer. Please let the women that mean the most to you in on this information. Then follow up and make sure they took action.

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What Your Baby Learns During Pregnancy

July 5, 2012 By

Guest post by authors and real pregnancy experts, Tracy Wilson Peters and Lauren Wilson. Authors of Amazon’s best selling book “The Greatest Pregnancy Ever“, which teaches expectant mothers how to transform their pregnancy through thought, awareness, and consciousness.

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Relax when you're pregnant
You are your child’s first teacher. From the moment of conception, your babies are enrolled in the university of life. Every experience you have during pregnancy is designed to teach your baby about the world he will soon encounter. All of the information your baby receives from you in the womb serves as a special lesson plan for adapting to his new world. You are teaching your baby about your world throughout pregnancy, because your baby is eavesdropping on your emotions all the time. This emotional connection between you and your baby is the basis for the prenatal bond and is the beginning of the school of life.

Contrary to popular belief, the bond between you and your baby begins well before birth. This bond starts early in pregnancy and is made possible because your placenta acts as a highly advanced communication device between you and your baby. When you experience emotions, messenger molecules pulse through your body. For example, if you feel anxiety, your heart rate increases, your adrenaline spikes and you move into a state of fight or flight. Your body begins producing cortisol, the stress hormone. When you’re stressed, your baby is stressed. The March of Dimes reports that chronic stress in pregnancy can lead to health problems, such as preterm delivery and high blood pressure. Chronic stress in pregnancy can also lead to a baby who cries more, sleeps less, and is anxious. The good news is that while you cannot avoid stress altogether, you can learn tools to manage and reduce stress. Additionally, when you experience loving and compassionate emotions, you are creating a healthier womb environment. Less stress leads to healthier development for your baby.

This unique communication between you and your baby is how your baby’s emotional intelligence is formed. When you have a loving thought, your baby experiences love. When you feel joyful, he encounters joy. When you are angry, he perceives anger. It is an amazing process designed to give your baby the opportunity to develop a healthy emotional life that matches the emotional tone of your family.

The realization that you are your child’s first teacher can empower you to make better choices. These choices can include practicing stress reduction techniques, developing healthier relationships, eating healthy foods and practicing conscious decision-making. You have the power to change the world when you choose to teach your baby lessons of love during pregnancy.

Simple ways to reduce stress:

  1. Smile. Schedule time to do activities that increase your joy with people who make you feel good.
  2. Meditate or Pray. Participate in activities that help you to feel calm and centered, like walking in nature, gardening or swimming.
  3. Move Your Body. Movement is one of the best ways to remove stress from your body. Take a walk. Go swimming. Try prenatal yoga.
  4. Practice Deep Breathing Techniques. Slow your breathing. Try and count to four while you inhale and count to 8 as you exhale. Do this for several minutes when you feel stressed.
  5. Take a Daily Nap. Napping for just 15 minutes a day has direct health benefits and reduces stress levels immensely!

You and your baby deserve to have the greatest pregnancy ever. For more information, visit www.thegreatestpregnancyever.com.

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Tracy Wilson Peters and Laurel WilsonGuest post by authors and real pregnancy experts, Tracy Wilson Peters, CCCE, CLE,CLD and Lauren Wilson, IBCLC, CLE, CCCE, CLD. They have written the Amazon’s best selling book,”The Greatest Pregnancy Ever” which teaches expectant mothers how to transform their pregnancy through thought, awareness, and consciousness.

The Greatest Pregnancy Ever bookExpectant families will find insights and tips for addressing fears and anxieties, managing stress, increasing comfort during pregnancy, making important decisions, and encouraging the mother-baby bond. The book gives mothers-to-be the perfect recipe for falling in love with their babies, starting with the most basic ingredient, the mother-baby bond. Providing keys to create a peaceful, joyful, and healthy pregnancy, this book offers an opportunity to create a way of life that will transform mothers, babies, and ultimately, the world.

More information on their website: www.thegreatestpregnancyever.com

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