Okay, despite the fact that the article says there is no way to fully prevent getting cancer. I like the seventh preventative, breast feeding. "The report is also the first to urge breastfeeding as a means to protect against cancer, arguing that it may reduce breast cancer in the mother and prevent obesity in the child - although this has not been proven." I am curious as to why they also think it might prevent obesity in the child. Anyone know?
Starbucks will not be a big fan of this article. It also hits on sugary drinks as being bad. I guess that means no more frappuccinos for me. :-(
Wednesday, October 31, 2007
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When you feed a bottle to a child there is an urge to get them to finish it. Even if they are full. With breast feeding the child determines when they are done and the mother happily lets them quit! Most over weight people eat even after they are full. Also the milk typically comes slower from the breast than from a bottle. So the child can register they are full.
Do you have a link to the article? That's strange that it would say it's the first to link breastfeeding to fighting cancer. I've heard of a very strong link to this, especially nursing more than one baby for a year each. On the opposite end, abortions actually increase your risk for breast cancer as it starts the progression towards maturing to make milk, but then is artificially cut short.
The link is embedded in the title.
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