In this enlightening episode, Maraya Brown explores the crucial topic of breast health, emphasizing the importance of proactive measures for early detection and prevention. We dive into a range of essential subjects including the significance of self-breast examinations, the role of hormones like estrogen and progesterone, the impact of contraception, and much more. In This Episode: Breast Health Statistics: Understand the global and local impact of breast cancer, using key statistics from the American Cancer Society to highlight the importance of early detection. Self-Breast Examinations: Step-by-step guidance on how to perform self-breast exams effectively. We'll discuss the best practices for timing and techniques to ensure thorough examinations. Hormonal Influences on Breast Health: Dive into how hormones like estrogen and progesterone affect breast health, emphasizing the condition known as estrogen dominance and its role in health risks. Contraception and Breast Health: Explore the impact of various contraceptive methods on hormonal balance and their implications for breast health. Alternative Screening Methods: Introduce thermography as an alternative screening method to mammograms, discussing its advantages and limitations. Empowering Knowledge and Awareness: Stress the importance of being informed about changes in breast health and encouraging self-advocacy and regular health check-ups. Nutrition and Lifestyle Factors: Tips for incorporating healthy habits into your daily life to support breast health, including dietary recommendations and lifestyle adjustments. Whether you're seeking to deepen your understanding of breast health, looking for effective prevention strategies, or exploring ways to advocate for your health, this episode is packed with vital information and actionable advice. Join us as we empower you to take control of your breast health with knowledge, awareness, and proactive measures. Remember: Your health is a priority that should never take a backseat. Let's embark on this empowering journey together, ensuring a vibrant and healthy future. If you found value in today's discussion, please subscribe, rate, and share the podcast. Your support helps us reach and empower more women like you. Until next time, stay vibrant, and remember, you have the power to shape your health and well-being. Follow along with Maraya Brown: Download the Menstrual Tracker: Click here Download the Adaptogen Elixir Recipes: Click here Apply today for a free consult with Maraya to receive a personalized plan: Click here to apply Subscribe To The Women's Vibrancy Code: Women's Health And Wellness with Maraya Brown: Apple Podcast | YouTube | Spotify Connect With The Show: Facebook Page | Linkedin | Website | Tiktok | Facebook Group Make A Connection Call With Maraya Brown: Click here to book About Maraya Brown: Maraya is a Yale and Functional Medicine Trained Women's Health And Wellness Expert CNM, MSN with her undergraduate degree in marketing. She helps women feel turned on by their life, their lover and themselves.  Her work online brings her 21 years of experience supporting women together in one place to co-create deep transformation, energy and passion. Maraya is the founder of this Podcast and does a great deal of work with women to expand their energy, hormones, libido, confidence and much much more. DISCLAIMER: The podcasts available on this website have been produced for informational, educational and entertainment purposes only. Listeners should take care to avoid program content which may not be suited to them. The contents of this podcast do not constitute medical or professional advice, No person listening to and/or viewing any podcast from this website should act or refrain from acting on the basis of the content of a podcast without first seeking appropriate professional advice and/or counseling, nor shall the information be used as a substitute for professional advice and/or cou