Peachy the Magazine October November 2014 | Page 115

HEALTH + WELLNESS

EXERCISE REGULARLY
Women who engage in moderate to strenuous exercise one hour four times a week
may reduce breast cancer risks by 37 percent. Exercise reduces blood sugar and insulin
levels and decreases in body fat. Exercise is also a great stress reducer. Stress increases
cortisol which contributes to fat deposition and inflammation.

REMOVE BPAs FROM HOUSEHOLD
Bisphenol A (BPA) was developed initially as a synthetic estrogen. Now BPA is used in
containers and to line cans. This substance, which mimics the action of estrogen, is linked
to cancer, thyroid issues and infertility. Aim to remove all items with this substance and
never cook foods in containers with BPAs.

DON’T PUT ANYTHING ON YOUR SKIN THAT YOU WOULD NOT
PUT IN YOUR MOUTH
Re-evaluate all skincare and cosmetic products. Many cosmetics have high levels of
cadmium and parabens. Cadmium, a ubiquitous, heavy metal pollutant in the environment