Most Primary Care Physicians recommend a breast exam and screening mammogram for their prevention strategies of breast cancer Although these are options for screening, cancer is a chronic disease where many body systems are out of balance, there is a lot more that can be done to promote good health

I would like to begin by sharing a specific patient case An avid cyclist averaging 40 miles a day came to see me in December 2008 with complaints of angina (chest pain) that had been occurring daily for more than four months

Have you ever wondered why you feel happy-go-lucky one minute and the next minute you may feel anxious or irritated Do you turn to chocolate, alcohol, or sweets when you are stressed or depressed

Have you seen multiple physicians for minor ailments such as headaches, joint pains, muscle pains, or an irritable bowel Have you been given drugs to treat each individual symptom

Do you have a family history of Diabetes Do you have un-wanted pounds to lose

The one gland that causes havoc with weight, allergies, and energy, can be the relatively easy to fix However, it is usually the gland that is most often overlooked

Hormonal imbalance can cause a variety of symptoms and diseases in women, including: • Pre-Menstrual Syndrome (PMS) • Erratic periods • Excessive cramps • Fibroid uterine tumors • Fibrocystic disease of the breast • Breast cancer Many doctors treat these issues by prescribing synthetic hormones, sometimes in combination with anti-depressants and anti-anxiety agents

If your blood vessels were laid end-to-end, they would extend approximately 60,000 miles This is a long way to travel without coming across “bumps” in the road