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One form of treatment in traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) is to use food as medicine. Many everyday foods can help prevent and treat breast cancer by helping detoxify the body, expelling a precondition of breast cancer known as "internal cold," and strengthening the liver, stomach, and kidney -- the three most important organs for women's health.

In this section of the Web site, we outline the recommended foods for breast-cancer prevention and treatment, as well as tips for eating in harmony with your body's natural cycles.

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Last modified November 2, 2004. Adapted from the book Traditional Chinese Medicine: A Woman's Guide to Healing from Breast Cancer, by Dr. Nan Lu, O.M.D., M.S., L.Ac., with Ellen Schaplowsky. This site is for consumer educational use only. Never disregard, avoid, or delay in obtaining medical advice from your doctor or health provider because of something you have read on this site. Copyright © 2003-2008 Traditional Chinese Medicine World Foundation. All rights reserved.

 

 

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