Hey girlfriends! This past weekend, I attended “The Ancient Wisdom of TaiChi and Qigong” conference at Kripalu with Dr. Yang Yang, founder of the Center for Taiji & Qigong Studies. Breath, energy and movement can help uncover our power to enhance mood, decrease stress and cultivate balance. I encourage all our patients to seek out[...]
The “Breast Cancer Risk After Childbirth” research was published by the Annals of Internal Medicine in December 2018. At Montclair Breast Center, we believe knowledge is power and that prevention is just as important as early detection (if not more so!). This month on the blog, we share the results of this newest study. [...]
70% of women feel breast pain at some point in their life. At Montclair Breast Center, we’re exceptionally equipped to guide you through all your breast health decisions. Types of Breast Pain Cyclical Breast Pain Related to a woman’s menstrual cycle, with more pain generally felt before a period 75% of breast pain reported With[...]
Maintaining bone health is a lifelong process and women of all ages should take steps to reduce bone loss. If detected early, osteoporosis can be prevented and treated. What is Osteoporosis? Osteoporosis, a skeletal disorder characterized by declining bone strength, poses a major threat to women. 54 million Americans have low bone density or osteoporosis,[...]
Who you choose to read your mammogram makes a critical difference in detecting breast cancer in its earliest stages. Most mammograms are read by general radiologists, reducing the rate of early detection. At Montclair Breast Center, your advanced technology 3D mammogram is followed by a personal face-to-face review with a Fellowship Trained Breast Radiologist. There[...]
Understanding your risk and being proactive about your breast health can help lower your overall risk, or find breast cancer at an early (and more treatable) stage.
The American Institute for Cancer Research estimates that at least 33% of U.S. breast cancer cases could be prevented by maintaining a healthy weight, staying physically active, breastfeeding and avoiding alcohol. Montclair Breast Center believes that knowledge is power, and we strive to empower you to make decisions that reduce your lifetime risk of breast[...]
Like the sun, Vitamin D is hot right now. Recent studies reveal it is more than just a factor in calcium absorption, but a nutritional powerhouse with wide-ranging health benefits, way beyond our bones. We know Vitamin D controls more than 200 genes (directly or indirectly), and has an impact in reducing many chronic illnesses.[...]
By Vrinda Devani, MD The breasts have been used in symbolism since time immemorial.1 They have represented love and fertility, as well as sex and pleasure. But in the deep recesses of our mind, for men and women alike, dream interpretation theories show that breasts symbolize something even more integral-our primal need for motherly love,[...]
Envisioning a World Without Breast Cancer Lymphatic Breast Massage To specifically effect lymph in massage, it is necessary to pump in a specific direction, at a specific pace. This mimics the natural action of the lymphatic system. Lymphatic Breast Massage is easy to learn. It is different than just massaging your breast because you will[...]
