Women's Health

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Soy milk and other soy products

Another recent trend in home remedies is to switch to soy milk, and there are confirmed health elements to making the switch. The consumption of soy products may reduce some of the adverse symptoms and effects of ovarian cancer, as well as other cancers. Isoflavones are found in soy products and have been shown to inhibit the transmission of cancerous cells with can slow the spread of cancer cells and growth of tumors. An additional benefit of isoflavones is the ability to help protect and repair the body from the brutal side effects of chemotherapy and other forms of cancer treatment.

If you have had breast cancer in the past, speak with your doctor before incorporating soy products into your diet. Breast cancer can be sensitive to soy because its makeup is similar to that of estrogen. Further research is needed on this subject.