Fibrocystic breast disease and fibrocystic breast condition are one and the same thing. In fact, there is now a trend to use the term “condition” rather more because of the obvious connotations associated with the word “disease”. It is a condition that is characterized by lumpiness in either one, or both breasts, (usually both breasts are affected) often causing discomfort, the levels of which can vary from woman to woman.The condition affects up to 60% of all women and is most prevalent between the ages of 30 to 50 years of age. The incidence of the condition drops dramatically once the menopause has set in.The severity of FBC varies from person to person. In some women the condition occurs only prior to her menstruation cycle, may often be painless, and the lumps, which form during this period, will disappear again and are therefore undetectable once the menstruation cycle is over. In other women, the condition can be more chronic, the lumps being detectable at all times, and causing severe discomfort.Fibrocystic breast condition (FBC), is totally benign, meaning that it is not a malignant cancer, although understandably many women fear the worst when they first become aware of the lumps. However, a quick visit to the doctor will establish a diagnosis and can alleviate any fears on this score.The concern for both women and their doctors is that FBC can also make any underlying breast cancer difficult to diagnose, and therefore great care needs to be taken when the examination is made.But once FBC has been diagnosed, the next thing you will want to know is: Are there any effective treatments available today on the market? – The answer is yes, there are.There is one product in particular that has been the subject of intense excitement and debate, and that is Neprinol.Neprinol is seen by some as being a cure-all treatment for many ailments and the reason for this is the way that it is formulated, and what it has been designed to do. Neprinol has been classed as an enzyme therapy. Its unique selling point is the use of the enzymes Serrapeptase and Nattokinase, which whilst recognizable as digestive aids, are more pointedly relevant as body system anti-inflammatory aids. It is Neprinol’s characteristic of fibrin modulation that explains its wide prescriptive recommendation. The simple fact of the matter is that Neprinol effectively combats any condition resulting from an excess of fibrin, just like in the case of FBC.The exciting thing about Neprinol is that it is clinically proven, and is safe to use. The only minor side effects that have been reported by a minority of users new to the product are transitory and disappear within 7 to 14 days, never to reappear again. These side effects can include headache, slight nausea, and in some cases diarrhea, and all are related to the body’s “detox” reaction as excess fibrin is broken down and leached out through the lymphatic system.Neprinol can bring permanent, fast acting, safe relief to the symptoms of FBC and is available to purchase online.
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All About Fibrocystic Breast Disease
The hardening of the skin on your chest area or the development of small lumps on your breast could indicate a benign change called Fibrocystic breast disease. Calling it a disease, is in fact misleading. It refers to the change that the tissues on the chest undergo during the monthly cycle due to hormonal changes.This condition occurs in women as a result of noncancerous changes in the mammarian tissues. Its incidence is very common. It is often more prominent during ovulation and just before menstruation. This disorder affects around 60% of women, especially those in the 30 to 50 age group. If you have gone through your menopause, or if you are on birth control pills, there’s reason to cheer-you are less prone to it.Know The Cause:The hormonal changes in your body are the main cause. When they occur before and during menstruation, the cells in your mammary tend to retain fluid. This kind of fluctuation over the years results in the development of cysts, which feel like lumps. They can spread throughout your chest or get concentrated in a particular area.Are You In The Risk Category?If you have a family history of the fibrocystic disease and are unable to cut down on your fat and caffeine intake, you can easily be placed in the risk category.These Are The Symptoms:The symptoms range from mild to severe. You can experience the following if you have fibrocystic breast disease:* Dense, rough, and uneven tissues in the breasts* Discomfort* Breasts feeling full* Tenderness and heaviness* Pre-menstrual swelling* Sporadic nipple discharge* PainYou will see that these symptoms would disappear once menstruation starts.Get It Diagnosed:If you have observed any of the following symptoms, don’t hesitate to go to a doctor. Your doctor will perform a physical exam of your chest to make a diagnosis. He/she may suggest an ultrasound. To exclude other possibilities, he/she may also ask you to go for a biopsy of the breasts.This Is How You Can Prevent It:Preventing the occurrence of this condition is not a difficult task at all. You can avoid caffeine and reduce your dietary fat to around 25% of the daily calorie. It is also not difficult to carry out a monthly self examination of the breasts. Along with this, ensure that you always wear a well-fitting bra.What Is The Treatment?There are no specific treatments for the particular condition other than those to minimize discomfort. Your doctor may recommend the following, which are more preventive in nature:-Wear a firm bra-Avoid caffeine and chocolate-Eliminate excessive dietary fat and limit salt intake-Take pain relievers for combating pain-Increase doses of vitamin EFor severe symptoms, you may have to undergo hormonal therapies, such as taking birth control pills, danazol (danocrine), or bromocriptine. Whatever is the treatment, you should ensure that it is taken after discussing your unique issues and needs with your doctor. With proper treatment and enough prevention, there is no need for you to feel concerned about fibrocystic breast disease at all.
Simple Steps Toward Heart Health
It’s hard to ignore all the messages that February brings, with hearts all around and aflutter. Emotional hearts for the messages of love and affection on Valentine’s Day…and human hearts for healthy reminders about cardiovascular disease, the number one killer in our country. And though Valentine’s Day goes all the way back to 500 AD when Pope Gelasius shortened it from the early Christian martyrs named Saint Valentine, the connotation of heart and health is not that old – it was established in 1963 when Congress required the president to proclaim February “American Heart Month.”
I’m not going to dispense advice on your love life – that’s best left to those experts who deal with emotional matters of the heart (like my friend and fellow blogger Alisa Bowman and her blog – but what I’m going to do give you the American Heart Association’s new guidelines for heart health, called “The Simple Seven.” (For ease, I’ve consolidated it into five tips. Still simple, though.)
It’s worth a look; in a nationwide study of close to 18,000 adults it was found that those who followed at least five of the seven criteria for ideal cardiovascular health had a 55 percent lower risk of death over five years than those who met none. And I think the statistics can be improved upon if we all pay close(r) attention, take them seriously and try just a bit harder.
Get Active. The AHA’s guidelines call for moderate exercise for at least 150 minutes each week; or vigorous exercise for at least 75 minutes each week. Exercise helps control your weight, reduce your blood pressure, increase your HDL (good cholesterol) and improve your body’s response to insulin, which helps control your blood sugar. Struggling with motivation? Click here or start a walking program.
Know – and Control – Your Numbers. There are three significant and important measures that can predict – and increase –your risk for heart disease: blood pressure, blood glucose and blood cholesterol levels. Keep all three in the healthy range and you can reduce your risk of death from cardiovascular disease over 16 to 22 years by 70-80 percent compared with those who have at least one number in a high-risk range. Here’s what to aim for: blood pressure should be maintained below 120/80; fasting blood glucose should be below 100 mg per deciliter of blood; total cholesterol should be below 200 milligrams per deciliter of blood.
Feed Yourself Well. Being aware of the nutritional value of what you’re eating goes a long way toward a healthy heart. Eat a variety of fruits and vegetables; try to get 4-1/2 cups per day. Not only are they low in calories and high in vitamins, minerals and fiber; they can help control your weight and your blood pressure. Unrefined whole-grains are packed with fiber and can help push your unhealthy cholesterol levels down while keeping you full. It’s recommended you eat at least 3 ounces each day. Aim to eat fish at least twice a week, especially oily fish (like salmon, trout and herring) containing omega-3 fatty acids; research shows it may have heart-healthy benefits. Avoid (or at least cut back on) foods that contain partially hydrogenated vegetable oils to reduce the amount of trans fat you consume; since trans fat raises your “bad” cholesterol and lowers your “good” numbers. Meats and poultry should be prepared without added saturated and trans fats; they should be as lean as possible and served without the skin. As for salt, new guidelines support that all people limit their daily intake to no more than 1,500 mg (less than 1 tsp.) And limit the amount of sugar you consume; it’s recommended you consume no more than 450 calories worth of sugar-sweetened beverages in a week.
Watch Your Weight. A staggering statistic: of Americans age 20-plus, 145 million are overweight or obese – that translates to 76.9 million men and 68.1 million women. Yikes. And since obesity is now a major culprit for heart disease, that’s just downright frightening. Too much fat – especially the kind of fat that sits around your waist – puts you at a much higher risk for problematic conditions like high blood pressure, high cholesterol and diabetes, plus many more. The AHA recommends keeping your body mass index (BMI) – which is your body weight relative to your height – below 25. To calculate it, multiply your weight in pounds by 703, then divide that number by the square of your height in inches. Or click here.
Stop Smoking. I truly hope you never started, but if you do smoke, please stop! You can prevent premature death; lower your risk of developing many chronic and debilitating disorders like atherosclerosis (the buildup of fatty substances in your arteries) which can lead to heart disease, heart attack and stroke. Smoking also increases the tendency toward blot clots and decreases your HDL cholesterol.