Breast Health Matters: Expert Tips for Cancer Prevention w/ Dawn Olsen | Soteria Wellness

According to American Cancer Society, breast cancer accounts for 30% of all cancers among women, and 1 in 8 women will develop breast cancer sometime in her life. Join Drea, Brit, and Dawn as they discuss reasons why cancer may be so prevalent, as well as simple things you can do at home to help decrease your risk of experiencing a breast disease like cancer!   In this episode, we discuss: What the lymphatic system has to do with breast health What makes breasts unique (and more prone to disease) compared to other areas of the body How bras impact our breast health Why the rates have been rising in breast cancer What we can do at home to decrease our risk of breast cancer How breastfeeding impacts breast health How breast tissue changes with menstrual cycles and as we age The importance of educating teenage girls about breast health Natural therapies that support breast health How posture impacts breast health   Resources referenced in this episode: Environmental Working Group: https://www.ewg.org/   This episode is part of a 4-part series with Dawn from Soteria Wellness Holistic Therapies. Be sure to listen to them all! Part 1: Tips for Prioritizing Self-Care and the Power of Massage Therapy Part 2: The Surprising Benefits of Bodywork for Kids of All Ages (Including Special Needs) Part 3: Breast Health Matters: Expert Tips for Cancer Prevention Part 4: Exploring Holistic Therapies by Thinking Outside the Box   Connect with Dawn: 🔗 Dawn's Motherhood Alliance profile 🔗 Website 🔗 Facebook 🔗 Instagram 🎁 Special offer! Receive 5% off any item in the Soteria wellness store by mentioning the Motherhood Alliance podcast (Gia EMF products excluded).   About the Motherhood Alliance The Motherhood Alliance is the #1 directory of holistically-minded health and wellness professionals, dedicated to providing trusted care + support for moms and their families. 🔗 Explore the Motherhood Alliance directory & website 🔗 Follow us on Instagram (@motherhoodalliance) 🔗 Follow us on Facebook (@motherhoodalliance) 🔗 Our Story (Episode 1)