At Stiletto Stampede Saturday October 31

Why do I want everyone to know her Skin Carotenoid Score?

Because I don't want to see as many women get breast cancer... and...

• the Skin Carotenoid Score (SCS) is your best measure of carotenoid status
• women with higher carotenoid levels have fewer breast cancers (previous posts)
• everything (except prescription drugs) I recommend to lower your risk raises the SCS
• being lean -- raises your SCS
• regular exercise -- raises your SCS
• not being sedentary -- raises your SCS
• eating more colorful fruits and veggies -- raises your SCS
• losing weight -- raises your SCS
• quitting smoking -- raises your SCS
• getting away from second hand smoke -- raises your SCS
• taking high quality antioxidant supplements -- raises your SCS

How do you learn your SCS?

Put your palm on the BioPhotonic Scanner for 30 seconds at the Stiletto Stampede in the Triangle to get an immediate result!

Then let us explain your risk for breast cancer and how you may reduce your risk!

Come back in two months for another scan to chart your progress toward the lowest breast cancer risk!  The measurable difference!

Together we can prevent 90,000 breast cancer cases this year!  Don't you know someone who needs to be one of those 90,000!

This is general content and not personal medical  advice, but call 512-451-5788 today to find out your level of protection from breast cancer.

The SCREENING Debate or Why Not PREVENTION!

A new study in Annals of Internal Medicine, also discussed in today's New York Times,  attempts to determine which women with "dense" breast tissue would benefit most from supplemental screening.  The authors do note that previous studies have shown that women with "dense" breast tissue do have more breast cancers.  The Times further reports: An expert, not part of the study, Dr. Carol Lee, a diagnostic radiologist at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center in New York, said, “I think this paper gives some very good information. But I don’t think it answers the question.”

I couldn't agree more! It certainly doesn't completely answer the question.  You still need to discuss the issue with your Doctor.  Until the matter is sorted out: Why not consider what you may do for prevention?  

A study in Cancer Research confirms the inverse association between carotenoid levels and breast cancer: overall, a 30% reduction in breast cancers with higher carotenoid levels (similar to many other studies).  Especially remarkable, in women with the highest breast density (and highest risk for breast cancer), those women with higher carotenoid levels had 50% fewer breast cancers!

Eat your colorful vegetables and fruits (more carotenoids), take your Lifepak™nano (more about that in future posts) and get your Skin Carotenoid Score to monitor your increase in level of protection from breast cancer!  The more carotenoids the FEWER breast cancers!  

Together we can prevent 90,000 breast cancers this year!  

This is general content and not personal medical advice, but call 512-451-5788 to get your scan.

The Breast Cancer FAC's starting point!

Let's start at the beginning.  Get the appropriate screening for breast cancer: studies have shown that screening for breast cancer saves lives (previous post).

Then, when you know you don't have breast cancer, find out your level of protection from breast cancer, by getting a 30 second palm scan with the BioPhotonic Scanner to learn your Skin Carotenoid Score.  After that we can help you, not only know where you are in your level of protection, but help you make a plan to raise your level of protection and follow your progress with serial scans.  The evidence is clear that the higher the Skin Carotenoid Score the higher the level of protection from most chronic diseases and cancers, including breast cancer (evidence).

Imagine 90,000 fewer breast cancer cases this year!

Envision yourself on the measurable course to the highest level of protection!

Resolve to do all you can to avoid breast cancer and be one of those 90,000!


Together we can prevent 90,000 breast cancers this year!


This is general medical content and not personal medical advice, but call 512-451-5788 to set up an appointment for your scan.

Breast Cancer FAC's, just the FAC's

Yes, that's right: The Breast Cancer FAC's.

Food: which foods to eat and which to avoid, how much and when

Activity: moving around, not sitting, and of course, REGULAR EXERCISE

Carotenoids: where do you get them and which are the best for you 

Everything you wanted to know about how to lower your risk for breast cancer!

Blog posts over the next few months will look in depth at each of these Breast Cancer FAC's so that you may determine what you can do to lower your personal risk for breast cancer.  We can monitor your progress toward maximum protection with the BioPhotonic Scanner.


Together we can prevent 90,000 breast cancers this year!


This post is general content and not personal medical advice, but check in each week to learn the Breast Cancer FAC's and share with friends and family.

Why I want everyone to know her Skin Carotenoid Score

Why do I want everyone to know her Skin Carotenoid Score?

Because I don't want to see as many women get breast cancer... and...

• the Skin Carotenoid Score (SCS) is your best measure of carotenoid status
• women with higher carotenoid levels have fewer breast cancers (previous posts)
• everything (except prescription drugs) I recommend to lower your risk raises the SCS
• being lean -- raises your SCS
• regular exercise -- raises your SCS
• not being sedentary -- raises your SCS
• eating more colorful fruits and veggies -- raises your SCS
• losing weight -- raises your SCS
• quitting smoking -- raises your SCS
• getting away from second hand smoke -- raises your SCS
• taking high quality antioxidant supplements -- raises your SCS

How do you learn your SCS?

Put your palm on the BioPhotonic Scanner for 30 seconds to get an immediate result!

Then let us explain your risk for breast cancer and how you may reduce your risk!

Come back in two months for another scan to chart your progress toward the lowest breast cancer risk!  The measurable difference!

Together we can prevent 90,000 breast cancer cases this year!  Don't you know someone who needs to be one of those 90,000!

This is general content and not personal medical  advice, but call 512-451-5788 today to find out your level of protection from breast cancer.

Time to check your protection from BREAST CANCER

Yes!  We want to help you get the most protection you can from breast cancer.

I offer you the the opportunity to learn your level of protection: with a 30 second hand scan and immediate result, giving you YOUR Skin Carotenoid Score, with our Pharmanex BioPhotonic Scanner.  Then we can review your lifestyle choices and show you which ones increase your level of protection.

Prior posts have reviewed the large scientific studies demonstrating that more carotenoids mean fewer breast cancers!  See Carotenoids Reduce Your Risk for Breast Cancer.

In a prior post (Scanner Score and Breast Cancer RISK REDUCTION), I discussed the Scanner Score and its meaning for breast cancer and YOU!  

The Pharmanex BioPhotonice Scanner (see more Scanner specifics and Scanner Science) is the most reliable way to measure YOUR carotenoid level.  We can help you raise your level: How to Improve YOUR Antioxidant Score.

Imagine: fewer chronic diseases and cancers when we all have high carotenoid scores!  Call for your appointment today; 512-451-5788.


Together we can prevent 90,000 breast cancer cases this year.


The content is general and not personal medical advice, but call to arrange a time to find out YOUR Skin Carotenoid Score and tell a friend.

FREE Antioxidant Scores this week only!

We have seen in the recent posts that the higher the carotenoid score the lower your risk for breast cancer.  See my last post about carotenoids and breast cancer.

Now we have the best way to measure your antioxidant state: The Pharmanex BioPhotonic Scanner.  In just 30 seconds you can know your score and the higher the score the lower the risk for breast cancer.  

This week (Oct 6-10) in celebration of Breast Cancer Awareness Month we are doing FREE hand scans!  In just 30 seconds you can learn your level of protection from breast cancer and if yours is low we can tell you how to improve it.  Call 512-451-5788 for your 15 minute appointment and tell a friend.

Together we can prevent 90,000 breast cancer cases this year!

MORE carotenoids means FEWER Breast Cancers

Data from two very large studies (Evidence Suggests Breast Cancer Prevention from Carotenoids) noted a decrease risk for breast cancer with higher carotenoids levels.  The first study reported on a review of 24 population-based studies and the second represented 80% of the available research using blood levels of carotenoids.  In each report higher levels of carotenoids compared to lower levels demonstrated a 20-30% reduced breast cancer risk! 

But now we can do even better than draw blood: a painless hand scan.  The science of skin carotenoid measurement used by the Pharmanex BioPhotonic Scanner has been validated by many studies.  Read more in my May5, 2014 post.

Come get your 30-second hand scan and immediately learn your level of protection from breast cancer (and many other diseases).  We can help you learn what to do to raise your level (and lower your risk) in just 2 months!

Call today: 512-451-5788 to set up a "scan time".

Together we can prevent 90,000 breast cancers this year.

This is general content and not personal medical advice, but I think everyone should get a scan!

Study shows children vegetable intake still too low.

And a Kansas State University nutritionist says lunch might be the answer.  The complete Centers for Disease Control and Prevention report can be found at CDC report.

In the past few years there have been improvements in children 2-18 years:

• more whole fruits
• less fruit juice (nutritious but high in calories!)
• BUT still not enough vegetables

According to the report the average american eats only 1.3 servings of vegetables a day.  In Kansas 22% reported eating less than one serving of vegetables a day and that report includes french fries as a vegetable option!  

Dr Proctor, the author of the study suggests that as parents prepare for back to school time, they should think of adding vegetables to the lunch pack.

That brings to mind another use of the BioPhotonic Scanner.  Keeping in mind Tuesday's post, bringing the scan score up could be motivator.  I know some school children who are motivated by competition.  Get an initial scan for your child, pack extra fruit and veggies and come back to rescan in one month.  Studies have shown increases in Skin Carotenoid Score with increased consumption of fruits and vegetables and we could show the proof to the child in a fun way.  Your score went up!  So the child wants to continue: a good habit is born!

Or 

No change. Maybe she did not eat those veggies packed especially for her.  Enough said.

  

Call to set up a 30 second scan for your child, 512-451-5788.

A good habit born early: higher Skin Carotenoid Scores are associated with fewer breast cancers.

Together we can prevent 90,000 breast cancer cases this year!

This is general content and not personal medical advice.  The scanner can be a great motivator!

How healthy are your children?

We cited evidence in the last post about how increasing your scanner score (measuring Skin Carotenoids) was correlated with fewer breast cancers.

Today, I cite a recent article in the Jr of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics: Skin Carotenoids: A Biomarker of Fruit and Vegetable Intake in Children, evaluating Skin Carotenoid Scores in children ages 5-17 years.

We know that eating more fruits and vegetables is a healthier choice, but how do you know what your children really eat?

In this report, levels of skin carotenoids (BioPhotonic Scanner, no needle stick, 30 second hand scan, immediate result) correlated with serum carotenoids (drawing blood).  That means, in the words of the authors, "skin carotenoids may be used as a valid biomarker of fruit and vegetable intake among children".   

If you want to know how healthy your children are, particularly as they go off to school, then bring them in for a 30 second, painless hand scan to learn what they are really eating!  We have flexible hours for appointments for only $20 per scan.  We could even arrange to come to your school or soccer practice.

Get them started early making healthy choices!

Together we can prevent 90,000 breast cancer cases this year and more next year!

This is general content and not personal medical advice, but you may call 512-451-5788 to arrange a scan time.

Scanner Score and Breast Cancer RISK REDUCTION

You have read in my blog these ways to reduce your risk of ever getting breast cancer:

• regular exercise
• be lean
• be active
• eat more colorful vegetables
• take high quality fish oil (omega3)
• eat red apples, strawberries,red grapes
• limit dietary fat
• don't even think about smoking
• get away from second hand smoke
• take high quality antioxidant supplements

But, how do you know if these are working for you?

In my rent blog posts find the answer: Your Skin Carotenoid Score!

As it turns out, all of the listed ways to reduce your breast caver risk also increase your Skin Carotenoid Score (higher carotenoids lower breast cancer risk: http://drwinsett.blogspot.com/2014/05/carotenoids-reduce-your-risk-for-breast.html).

I need your help to get more people to scan and be healthy.  If you have been scanned then you know your scan score and how important it is.  If you want to help your friends and loved ones get a scan, I can help.  Have them call me to get a scan time (512-451-5788) or if you or someone you know wants to join me in my quest to scan everybody to motivate them toward optimal health I can show you how we can work together to reach that goal!  Call 512-451-5788 for meeting times.

Together we can prevent 90,000 breast cancer cases this year!

This is general content and not personal medical advice.

It's never too late to exercise!

Yes, it's never too late to start exercising.  

A recent article in Cancer Epidemiology Biomarkers and Prevention demonstrated that exercise, such as walking or the equivalent, 4 hours per week lowered the risk for breast cancer within 4 years of starting.  Furthermore, the risk went back up to the usual risk soon after a woman quit exercising.   

We have known for some time that women who regularly exercise have fewer breast cancers, but this study, following almost 60,000 postmenopausal women, demonstrated how quickly the benefit is accrued and that it is never to late to get the cancer reduction benefit of exercise.  

We can also measure the amount of the benefit with the BioPhotonic Scanner!  See my blog of January 9, 2014.  The scan score will move up because regular exercise helps wash out free radicals that damage tissue and DNA.

Let's get walking!


You or someone you know may be one of the 90,000 breast cancers prevented this year.


Remember this is general medical content and not personal medical advice, but if you don't know your Skin Carotenoid Score, you should come in to get a scan; 512-451-5788.

Carotenoids Reduce Your Risk for Breast Cancer

Recent evidence from 24 population-based studies and even a second analysis from Harvard of data from eight studies noted a decrease risk for breast cancer with higher carotenoid levels.  See more: Evidence Suggests Breast Cancer Prevention from Carotenoids.

The lead researcher noted "a 20-30% decreased risk of breast cancer when comparing the highest concentration of carotenoids to the lowest".

Carotenoids are found in brightly colored foods, particularly carrots, but also in dark green vegetables, such a spinach, kale and broccoli.  Examples include: beta-carotene, lycoplene, lutein, zeaxanthin and astaxanthin.

But how can you tell what your carotenoid level is?  The answer: The BioPhotonic Scanner (scientifically validated).  Better and quicker than drawing blood and not only a reflection of the carrots you just ate, but a measure of what you have been eating and doing the last 6-8 weeks!  A 30 second hand-scan provides you with an immediate Skin Carotenoid Score to measure your antioxidants.

Come get your scan and the learn how we may help you reduce your risk for breast cancer.


Together we can prevent 90,000 breast cancer cases this year!


This is general content and not personal medical advice, but I think everyone should consider getting a scan: 512-451-5788

Better than weight loss! Totally Reshape your body in 90 days!

Ever wonder why diets don't work?

Most of the ones I've reviewed don't work because they starve the body, which means both fat and muscle loss.  But we know from previous blogs that increasing weight and BMI are associated with more breast cancers, so all of us need to get motivated.

What if there were a program based on gene expression science?  One that helps both mind and body achieve that leaner you?  One that redefines your body composition to build a healthier, leaner you!

I've found that system and seen the results first hand: ageLOC®TR90™!  

ageLOC TR90 is the breakthrough weight management and body reshaping system based on highly innovative gene expression science!  ageLOC TR90 combines a powerful eating plan (decreasing refined carbs and fats while maintaining protein, vegetable and fruit intake and distributing protein intake evenly throughout the day) with a more active lifestyle (exercise and activity).

What I've seen with ageLOC TR90

• supports lean muscle mass
• increases healthy metabolism (muscles use more calories than fat)
• promotes healthy weight loss (lose that dangerous fat around the middle)
• improves mood
• reduces cravings

For more information, view the video explanation by Dr Mark Bartlett at TR90 science then call me before April 23, 2014 to see if the ageLOC TR90 system is just right for you: 512-451-5788.


Together we can prevent 90,000 breast cancer cases this year!


The content of this post is general information and not personal medical advice.

Exciting Health News!

The remainder of this month I will be posting about general health and wellness, because that means better breast health and fewer breast cancers.  The estimate from  AICR and WCRF are that this year 90,000 breast cancer cases could be avoided, mostly with lifestyle changes.

You already know:

• Be active
• Regularly exercise
• Be lean
• More vegetables and fruits
• etc (see prior posts)

But, what about supplements?  I take them, but, if you do, how do you know if your supplements are working?

The answer is the Pharmanex BioPhotonic Scanner.  Pharmanex is the only nutritional supplement company I could find that provides a fast and convenient way to determine your antioxidant status--whether your supplements are actually protecting you.  

We have that tool, the S3 Scanner (see S3 scanner and prior post), that measures your Skin Carotenoid Score by means of a 30 second hand scan.  Call for your appointment to get a scan and find out how healthy you really are, today: 512-451-5788.  This applies to men, too!

In the coming weeks, I will then post about the products Pharmanex offers to improve your score and the performance guarantee they offer.  You may learn more now at www.drwinsett.nsproducts.com.

Together we can prevent 90,000 breast cancer cases this year!

This is general content and not personal medical advice, but call for your personal scan.

Snow day!

Snow day in Austin, Texas!  Everything, even the city, closed.

A good day to reconsider being healthy and doing things to prevent breast cancer:

• Exercise (I did go to the gym today [drove slowly])
• Be lean (don't overeat today)
• Be active (sitting around is the worst thing you can [or can't] do)

Plan to find out how healthy you are by measuring your carotenoid antioxidant level.  We have the Pharmanex BioPhotonic scanner and in 1.5 minutes can tell you your skin carotenoid score (SCS) by placing your hand in front of a low level blue light.  You can then be empowered to make improvements in your antioxidant levels.  All three of the above suggestions improve antioxidant health, but what you eat and which supplements matter, too.  Eating a balanced diet with 5-10 servings of colorful fruits and vegetables as well as well formulated nutritional supplements will help.  In fact LifePak™nano and g3 juice are formulated to provide your body with a comprehensive array of vitamins and minerals to fill the gaps your diet may have.  And, best yet, the results can be measured with the scanner.  In fact, if you use the LifePak monthly Automatic Delivery Rewards program and your scan does not improve Pharmanex will refund your money!

Get your scan Monday 512-451-5788 (in Austin no snow then) or check out www.drwinsett.nsproducts.com for more information and a scanner location near you.

Together we can prevent 86,000 breast cancer cases this year.  Let's start with you!

This is general content and not personal medical advice, but call 512-451-5788 to discuss more in detail.

How to improve your antioxidant score.

You have measured your Skin Carotenoid Score and you want to improve it?

By getting your Skin Carotenoid Score you are now empowered to improve your antioxidant health.  

But, how do you do that?

1. Diet: at least 6 servings of deeply colored fruits and vegetables
2. Body fat: be as lean an you can
3. Exercise: every day
4. Sedentary: do everything to avoid this
5. Smoking: don't ever
6. Pollution: avoid
7. Sunlight: use sun screen 
8. Supplements: well formulated containing phytonutrients (plant sources)

The first seven we have reviewed in the blog posts in the past and will again.

And where do you find the supplements specially formulated to increase your antioxidant protection?  Pharmanex products.  Begin with Lifepak™nano, which has been shown in numerous studies and my personal experience to dramatically raise your SCS.  Lifepak™nano is the most comprehensive multivitamin/mineral supplement I have been able to find.  Lifepak products supply a variety of micronutrients, phytonutrients and antioxidants, scientifically formulated to support longevity and wellness.  Learn more at www.drwinsett.nsproducts.com.   It contains omega3's, polyphenols and other antioxidants which in higher levels reduce your risk for breast cancer (http://drwinsett.blogspot.com/2011/06/fish-oil-omega3-reduces-breast-cancer.html and http://drwinsett.blogspot.com/2011/04/apple-day-keeps-breast-cancer-away.html).  It even helps you get a jumpstart on numbers 2, 3 and 4.

TOGETHER WE CAN PREVENT 86,000 BREAST CANCER CASES THIS YEAR!

This is general medical content and not personal medical advice, but to get your scan and be empowered, call 512-451-5788.

How do you know your supplements are making a difference?

Have you ever wondered that?  I have and I take supplements because I believe our 21st century American diets are deficient in some nutrients, particularly antioxidants.  

Antioxidants help protect you from free radical damage.  We are each exposed every day to free radicals from smoking, pollution, sun exposure, preserved foods, excessive body fat, inactivity, even stress, to name just a few.  We can do some things to lessen the free radical damage, such as, exercise, avoiding pollution and smoke, using sun block, eating a balanced diet and choosing more highly colored fruits and vegetables.  BUT, I believe that is not enough, we also need well formulated nutritional supplements.

Now, we have the means to measure carotenes (one of the most important antioxidants) in the skin and get a Skin Carotenoid Score (SCS), which is an indicator of over all antioxidant status of the body.

This new measuring tool is called the Pharmanex Bio-Photonic Scanner, based on the Noble-prize winning technology: Resonance Raman Spectroscopy.  You place your hand in front of a low-energy blue light.  The result of the 1.5 minute test is not a biomarker that diagnoses or predicts a disease but a Skin Carotenoid Score that helps you determine if you are consuming an adequate amount of antioxidant containing nutrients.  This SCS is a measure of long-term lifestyle and not just reflective of the bag of carrots you ate right before the test to make your score better!  

We have the scanner and can help you keep your New Year's Resolution to be fit!  Call us at 512-451-5788 for your appointment for the 1.5 minute scan with immediate results.  It costs just $20.  You and I can then discuss your score and how to improve it and track it.

Tomorrow: How to improve your results.

TOGETHER WE CAN PREVENT 86,000 BREAST CANCER CASES THIS YEAR!


This post is general content and not personal medical advice, for the personal touch and  to get your Skin Carotenoid Score, call 512-451-5788.

It is time to KNOW your risk for Breast Cancer

Celebrate Breast Cancer Awareness Month by learning your risk for breast cancer so we may offer a plan for risk reduction and the right screening program.

Consider the HALO Breast Pap Test if you are between 21 and 55 years.

Consider the BREVAGen RIsk Assessment Test if you are over 35 and you don't have a family history of breast cancer, don't meet the criteria for BRACAnalysis or have tested negative for the BRCA 1 & 2 gene.  

We look forward to seeing you to help find out your risk and set up you life changing plan!

You may find out more about each of these tests in previous blogposts.

Together we can prevent 86,000 breast cancer cases this year!

This is general content and not specific medical advice.  We will be happy to help you with any of these tests at 512-451-5788.

BREAST CANCER AWARENESS MONTH

Let's celebrate this October with breast cancer prevention:

• BE LEAN
• BE ACTIVE
• REGULARLY EXERCISE
• TELL YOUR FRIENDS

Together we CAN prevent 86,000 breast cancer cases this year!

This is general content and not personal medial advice.