The Breast Life Podcast

10: Be Essentially Basic: Essential Oil Basics with Bethany

On today's episode of The Breast Life Podcast, Bethany goes over all the basics to essential oils. It's like an essential oils 101 class: what they are, how and why they work, what oils to start with, the importance of quality, and how to use them safely and effectively. If you're brand new to essential oils or need a refresher, then check out this episode. If you have questions or want to learn how to use specific oils you have at home, reach out here: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bethanyswanquist/ [https://www.facebook.com/bethanyswanquist/] Instagram: @bethany_swanquist E-mail: bethany@wildflowerwellness.net [bethany@wildflowerwellness.net]

9: Be(hold) Inner & Outer Beauty: Brittany Waters, Founder and Lead Microblade Artist of Behold Brows

On today's episode of The Breast Life Podcast, I interview Brittany Waters, Founder and lead microblade artist of Behold Brows an inclusive cosmetic tattoo studio in Detroit. In the episode we chat all about what microblading is, who is a candidate for this service, what a session with Brittany looks like, what the deeper meaning is behind getting your eyebrows microbladed, self love, and the connection between inner and outer beauty. Brittany and I both agree that true beauty is loving yourself and being yourself as authentically as possible. Getting services, like microblading, only enhance your natural beauty and can help give you confidence. We attach so much to our physical appearance and when things like cancer treatments change that, there can be a grief that comes along with that. That's totally normal. Microblading may be an option for you if you have lost your eyebrows to treatment or are planning to start treatment and we chat more about that in the episode. Remember, there is power and beauty in your individuality. Own it. Make sure to listen all the way to the end of the episode for an exciting promotion that Brittany is generously offering to the listeners and my clients. Brittany's contact info and work: Facebook: @beholdbrows Instagram: @beholdbrows E-mail: beholdbrows@gmail.com [beholdbrows@gmail.com] Website: https://www.beholdbrows.com/ [https://www.beholdbrows.com/]

8: Be Informed: Should You Eat Soy with Bethany

Should you be eating soy? This is a question I get asked a lot, especially by my clients who have ER+ breast cancer. You may hear from your oncologist or others that you should avoid all soy products. Elevated hormone levels (i.e. estrogen) and excessive and prolonged exposure to hormones throughout a lifetime are risk factors for breast cancer. The reason oncologists are telling you to avoid soy is because most think soy contains estrogens that are harmful and can cause the cancer to grow. I’m not trying to bad mouth oncologists, because I think they do wonderful work, but their focus is not on food and nutrition (they only get a few hours of study on nutrition in their educational career, unless they choose to dedicate more). There has been newer, developing research that points to soy being a great thing to include in the diet, especially for postmenopausal women who have or have had breast cancer.  I only recommend whole, organic forms of soy like tempeh, tofu, edamame, and miso. On today's episode of The Breast Life Podcast, I'll be going more in depth on this topic so that you can make the best decision for yourself.   As always, I'm here if you have questions or need clarification on something you were told or read. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bethanyswanquist/ [https://www.facebook.com/bethanyswanquist/] Instagram: @bethany_swanquist Email: bethany@wildflowerwellness.net [bethany@wildflowerwellness.net]

7: Be Infused: Christine Sapiano, RN at Ayurveda Hydration

Have you heard of IV Therapy before?  Or have been curious about how it can support you?  Listen to this episode with Christine Sapiano, one of the wonderful RNs of Ayurveda Hydration, where we discuss all things IVs, how they can help, who they're for, and what's included in their IV blends and why.  Ayurveda Hydration is a concierge IV hydration and vitamin therapy service located in Detroit, MI.  They offer booster shots and targeted IV therapies that are meant to help you stay balanced.  Their services are mobile, so that means they come to you. Just by talking with Christine, I can tell that she has a passion for what she does and she truly wants to help people in a safe and healthy way.  When this episode was recorded, we were still under the Stay At Home Order in Michigan and Ayurveda Hydration was not operating.  Christine's services are now available (of course following strict protocols) and you can learn more at the website below and you can directly ask her questions via her Instagram page @christine_ahydration. Studies on high-dose vitamin C IV therapies, one of the components in many of Ayurveda Hydration's blends, have been shown this therapy to be cytotoxic (only goes after cancer cells and protects healthy cells) and anti-metastatic (prevents cancer from spreading).  It can help protect cells against oxidative damage as well, something that is common with radiation, surgery, and chemotherapy.  In this study, high-dose vitamin C helped reduce common side effects associated with treatment, in particular of nausea, loss of appetite, fatigue, depression, sleep disorders, and dizziness.  Christine also shares in the episode that she's seen a reduction in pain and neuropathy with targeted IV therapies and shots like B12 and magnesium.  The B complex that they use also supports fast growing cells like our hair, skin, stomach lining, and nails that are often compromised during treatment. And their B6 component has been shown to help with nausea. If targeted IV therapy is something you're considering adding to your health regimen, I highly recommend you discuss it with your doctor.  As Christine mentions in the episode, she is unable to provide IV therapy without clearance from your MD if you are undergoing cancer treatment. I hope you enjoy my conversation with Christine and learn as much about IV therapy as I did.  Instagram: @christine_ahydration Website: https://www.ayurvedahydration.com/ [https://www.ayurvedahydration.com/] Vitamin C study: http://iv.iiarjournals.org/content/25/6/983.full [http://iv.iiarjournals.org/content/25/6/983.full]

6: Be Sweet(ish): Does Sugar Feed Cancer with Bethany

As a nutritionist who specializes in breast cancer, this is the number 1 question I get asked. I know a lot of women are afraid to eat certain foods because this ominous question is out there. Unfortunately, the answer is not a simple yes or no. I want to break it down for you in this episode, so you know what is happening in the body when we eat foods that contain sugar. Resources: Alschuler, ND, FABNO, L.N., & Gazella, K.A., (2010). The Definitive Guide to Cancer: An Integrative Approach to Prevention, Treatment, and Healing (3rd ed.). New York: Random House, Inc. Instagram: @bethany_swanquist or @thebreastlifeproject Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bethanyswanquist/ [https://www.facebook.com/bethanyswanquist/]