Wednesday, August 26, 2009

Keep Healthy this Birthday


Today is the 26th of August and my Virgo buddy DD turns a year older. I'd like to wish her a HAPPY BIRTHDAY on her special day and here's to many more birthdays and good health always. celebratepeluk

I too will be turning a year older in a matter of days and as one gets older, one tends to place more emphasis on health. I am not excluded so I'd like to write a little reminder post for all my lady friends to take care of themselves better, specifically when it comes to breast cancer. gigitjari


Several risk factors come into play in the development of breast cancer and they include:

* Female gender
* Increasing age
* Personal history of breast cancer or previous breast biopsies
* Family history
* Genetic factors
* Hormonal factors (earlier age at first period, later age at birth of first child, later age at menopause, having no children)

Looking at the list alone is enough to give me the chills. And the best way to put my mind at ease is scheduling a screening session at my Doctor soon. As they say, the best defense is a good offense and though there are no perfect breast cancer treatment for the different breast cancer stages right now, there are many other things one can do to reduce your risk.

I am leaving you with a list of eight, keep safe and stay healthy ladies!

1. Regular screening tests for metastatic breast cancer
2. Maintain a healthy body weight (BMI less than 25).
3. Minimize or avoid alcohol.
4. Consume plenty of fruits and vegetables.
5. Exercise regularly.
6. Consume whole food soy products regularly such as tofu, roasted soy nuts, soy milk and miso.
7. Maintain a healthy daily supplements regime.
8. Keep a positive mental outlook.

-FC Scoreboard points for my first THREE commenters-



DEBBS
JACKIE
SHEMAH

63 comments:

Phatelara,  August 26, 2009 12:56 AM

=-O =-O =-O

Phatelara,  August 26, 2009 12:56 AM

Happy birthday DD! Happy birthday to all August babies! :):)

Shinade aka Jackie,  August 26, 2009 12:59 AM

:* :*

Shemah,  August 26, 2009 1:00 AM

=-O =-O =-O

Shinade aka Jackie,  August 26, 2009 1:00 AM

What a wonderful post Marzie!! I am here to grab your badge! yayyyyyyy you were FC!! :* :*

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Shinade aka Jackie,  August 26, 2009 1:02 AM

=-O =-OAm I too here? wow!! =-O =-O

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Shemah,  August 26, 2009 1:02 AM

MArzie!! i can finally view blogger blogs alreadyyyy!!! :) YAhooo!! :)

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Shemah,  August 26, 2009 1:03 AM

hey JAckie!! so good to see you! I'll be over to your blog in a while! :) I can finally view blogger blogs! :)

Shemah,  August 26, 2009 1:05 AM

Great advice marzie!! I too am included in high risk categories because of genetics. Several aunts of mine have been diagnosed with the dreaded BC. It's scary really.. BD-ing is not only to lose weight but to practice a more healthy lifestyle and avoid all these diseases.

Shemah,  August 26, 2009 1:11 AM

Happy Birthday to your friend DD!! :) May all her dreams come true! :)

LadyJava,  August 26, 2009 1:47 AM

8-) 8-) 8-) 8-) 8-) 8-)

LadyJava,  August 26, 2009 1:51 AM

Happy birthday to DD and you dearie!!

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Coffee Girl,  August 26, 2009 3:29 AM

Happy birthday to your friend, DD! And advance happy birthday to you, Marzie! :)

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laketrees,  August 26, 2009 6:49 AM

ahh so your birthday is days away Mariuca?
how exciting!!!

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laketrees,  August 26, 2009 6:50 AM

a very caring post too 8-)

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laketrees,  August 26, 2009 6:51 AM

and excellent advice... :) :)

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ayie,  August 26, 2009 6:56 AM

happy birthday to DD!

ayie,  August 26, 2009 6:56 AM

hi marzie!! yes prevention is better than cure and it's really good to be aware of our health. Thanks for sharing a reminder.

DD,  August 26, 2009 9:13 AM

tq babe.
tq also to all marzie's friends

hope our 24th birthday will be blessed by the All mighty ;)

Tekkaus,  August 26, 2009 10:54 AM

Happy Birthday to your buddy! Well...yours is days away? When you gonna treat us? :p

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Nick Phillips says,  August 26, 2009 11:09 AM

Seeing as how I'm already old and would probably forget to wish you in a few days time, let me take this opportunity while my memory is still fresh to wish you a Happy Birthday in advance :D

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Roxanne,  August 26, 2009 12:06 PM

Happy birthday DD! May God bless you with good health.

Monica,  August 26, 2009 1:41 PM

Happy birthday DD! :) ;)

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Monica,  August 26, 2009 1:43 PM

I'm here Mariuca! :* :* :* I had a headache yesd :(

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elai,  August 26, 2009 3:38 PM

Happy Birthday to DD! :* :* :*

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elai,  August 26, 2009 3:38 PM

Advance Happy Birthday to you, dear! :* :* :*

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life ramblings,  August 26, 2009 5:29 PM

Happy Birthday to your buddy! :)

life ramblings,  August 26, 2009 5:32 PM

what a lovely post Marzie. it serves as a great reminder to all of us to take precautions like this. it's better to be safe than sorry.

life ramblings,  August 26, 2009 5:34 PM

have a fabulous Wednesday sweetie and your birthday is just a few days away, right? hope you'll enjoy your birthday with your loved ones. :)

fyzal,  August 27, 2009 2:54 AM

hye Marzie.. how do you do? weekend is just around a corner , everyone is happy but health is still important right and this one is really important reminder for all women out there..

hope you'll always in a good health. :-D

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Mariuca,  August 27, 2009 4:37 AM

:* :* :* Debbs FC1!

Mariuca,  August 27, 2009 4:38 AM

Yay we love being August babies, thanks Debbs! :* :* :* :*

Mariuca,  August 27, 2009 4:38 AM

Jackie FC2! 8-) 8-) 8-) 8-)

Mariuca,  August 27, 2009 4:38 AM

Shemah FC3! :* :* :* :* :*

Mariuca,  August 27, 2009 4:41 AM

Thank you Jackie, glad u like this post! :* :* :* :*

Mariuca,  August 27, 2009 4:41 AM

FC2 jackie! :* :* :*

Mariuca,  August 27, 2009 4:41 AM

Finalmente Shemah! Nessa oso can view edi yay! :* :* :* :*

Mariuca,  August 27, 2009 4:42 AM

Worried la thinking abt this Shemah, cause u never know kan? I agree with u on that BD bit, this should encourage me to be more serious abt my BD!! =-O =-X :-[ :-[ :-[ :-[

Mariuca,  August 27, 2009 4:42 AM

Thanks Shemah, happy Birthday DD! 8-) 8-) 8-) 8-)

Mariuca,  August 27, 2009 4:45 AM

8-) 8-) 8-) 8-) 8-) 8-) LJ!

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Mariuca,  August 27, 2009 4:45 AM

Thank you LJ, dah berapa kali dah wish tu LOL! :* :* :*

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Mariuca,  August 27, 2009 4:47 AM

Hey Coffee Girl, thanks for the early wish! :* :* :*

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Mariuca,  August 27, 2009 4:48 AM

2 days away Kimmy he he he! =-X :-[ ;) ;)

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Mariuca,  August 27, 2009 4:51 AM

Thanks for reading Kim, just wanted to remind myself and others too. :)

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Mariuca,  August 27, 2009 4:51 AM

Thanks Kim, ur so sweet! :* :* :* :*

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Mariuca,  August 27, 2009 4:53 AM

Thank you Ayie, another one celebrating birthday in August! :* :* :* :*

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Mariuca,  August 27, 2009 4:54 AM

Hey Ayie, now all I have to do is cut down on my coffee hehehe! =-O =-X *DONT_KNOW* *DONT_KNOW* *DONT_KNOW* *DONT_KNOW*

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Mariuca,  August 27, 2009 4:55 AM

YAY besday girl is here! Happy Birthday DD, I hope u had a wonderful day. Sabar ye for pressie! And I wish to remain 21 forever! :* :* :* :* :* :*

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Mariuca,  August 27, 2009 4:56 AM

Mine's on Saturday Tekkaus woo hoo! Belanja teh tarik wan? *DONT_KNOW* *DONT_KNOW* :* :* :* :*

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Mariuca,  August 27, 2009 5:00 AM

Ha ha ha don la mention old here Nick! ANd thanks so much for the early birthday wish! :* :* :* :*

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Mariuca,  August 27, 2009 5:02 AM

Thank you Roxanne, I hope DD is smiling to see so many birthday greetings here yay! :-D :-D :-D :-D :-D

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Mariuca,  August 27, 2009 5:02 AM

Thank you too Monica! 8-) 8-) 8-)

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Mariuca,  August 27, 2009 5:02 AM

Sorry to hear abt ur headache sweetie, maybe need to sleep more and less coffee oh no... *DONT_KNOW* *DONT_KNOW* *DONT_KNOW*

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Mariuca,  August 27, 2009 5:03 AM

Hi Elai! :-D :-D :-D :-D

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Mariuca,  August 27, 2009 5:03 AM

Thank you Elai! 8-) 8-) 8-)

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Mariuca,  August 27, 2009 5:04 AM

Thanks LR, I'm happy to see so many blog friends dropped by to wish my Virgo buddy! 8-) 8-) 8-) 8-) 8-)

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Mariuca,  August 27, 2009 5:07 AM

That's right LR, we all need reminders now and then, so glad u found this post useful. :* :* :*

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Monica,  August 27, 2009 5:08 AM

yelah Mariuca i think ive had toooooooooooooooo much coffee!!

Mariuca,  August 27, 2009 5:08 AM

Thank you LR, no plans yet for my birthday but I will have a good day for sure yay! :* :* :*

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Mariuca,  August 27, 2009 5:09 AM

Hi Fyzal, thanks so much. In the midst of our busy lives, we tend to take things for granted, must keep healthy! :* :* :* :*

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Phatelara,  August 27, 2009 6:13 AM

Oh yay! Me FC! :)

Mariuca,  August 27, 2009 6:40 AM

:* :* :* :* :* Yay Debbs!

DD,  August 27, 2009 9:54 AM

ya la marzie. such lovely greetings from your friends.
thank you so much. So next, youuuuUUUuuuu..... :*

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