Breast Cancer - books, organic foods, the environment

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I am going to try to eat more organic, too, but I'm promising myself not to go

to the extreme with this, thanks to Ann's message! But I'd like to at least try

and avoid hormones. The environment issues you and other folks have mentioned

is very interesting. I grew up in Long Island where there's been a lot of

breast cancer, and I remember hearing years ago that is was thought it could be

caused by the power lines. Had anyone heard that? I also want to get in the

habit of using more natural cleaning products, like baking soda or vinegar,

instead of all the chemical stuff just in case. I think I also recall reading

that you can use vinegar and water to kill weeds instead of Round Up? I like

your idea about using glass instead of plastic. I would be very interested in

seeing your reviews on books about breast cancer!

Thanks,

dina

> Hi Dina,

> I am going the organic route. I grow most of my own fruits and

> vegtables, have for years. However, I am going organic on meat and

> milk as well. No meat or milk treated with antibiotics or hormones.

> I am, also seeing a naturapath, who has been most helpful. One should

> avoid xenoestrogens found in pestisides and plastics. It is alright

> to store food in plastic but if you are going to microwave it put it

> in a glass container. Awhile back I listed reviews of several books

> that deal with breast cancer. Will see if I can find the post. The

> big lesson I have learned, in all this, is to rely on your gut. It

> has your best interests at heart!

> Ruth

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