Holistic Health Tips to Keep Breast Cancer Away

Follow doctors’ orders, but give these easy changes a try.

Disney Takes a Stand - Last summer Disney announced that by 2015 it would require all food and beverage products advertised on its television networks, online websites and at its theme parks to align with federal standards promoting healthier food choices by limiting calories, sugar, sodium and saturated fat. (Photo: Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images)
Is it Harmful? - While the medical community is split on whether or not oil pulling actually works, they are certain that it’s not harmful. Reminder: swish and gargle, don't swallow.    (Photo: GettyImages)
Take Electronics Off Stand-By - Just because you've turned it off doesn't mean it's shut down. Home appliances like microwaves and other electronics will still draw power to keep certain functions going (clocks, timers, stand-by mode, etc.) To cut down on energy waste, unplug them or connect them to a power strip that can be turned on and off.   (Photo: Courtesy Sanyo)More Broccoli, Please! - Researchers from Florida A&M University and Texas A&M University recently discovered that vegetable compounds in broccoli and Brussels sprouts are effective in treating triple-negative breast cancer. Afua and Brown advocate a plant-based diet to aid in easier bowel elimination and greater overall health.  (Photo: Mario Tama/Getty Images)

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Hydrate - In honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, BET.com sat down with Dr. Jesse Brown and Queen Afua, two African-American holistic healers, to find out how Mother Nature can help keep breast cancer away. — Naeesa AzizAfua recommends drinking at least eight glasses of warm water per day. She says you can switch it up and increase the detoxifying powers of your H20 by squeezing some fresh citrus juice in your glass. (Photo: Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images)

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