How to Avoid Breast Cancer Early

How to Avoid Breast Cancer Early -Breast cancer is a lethal and life-threatening disease for most women. There are many souls who eventually died because of this type of cancer. Even no one in your family history has ever experienced, breast cancer still could threaten. The cause of breast cancer is a variety of things, not just caused by genes alone.

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Unhealthy lifestyle, obesity and more other factors can affect the appearance of the disease. To prevent this, there are several things you can do early to avoid breast cancer. Here are some:

1.Maintain ideal body weight.

Women who are prone to breast cancer are those that have weight problems. At any age, try to always maintain a healthy weight. Body mass index is also advised to remain under the number 25.

2.Add vegetables and fruits into your daily meals.

The purpose of counting food calories is not just want to stay slim. It is important to control daily caloric intake and enhance other required intakes such as antioxidants so that cancer can be controlled.

3.Wearing the right bra.

The risk of breast cancer is also increased by the use of a less appropriate bra. A bra that is too tight and uncomfortable can cause skin difficulty breathing.

4.Checking family health history.

The existence of a family who had suffered from breast cancer is quite influential. Research says that 10 % of breast cancer in the world is genetically transferred.

5.Keeping away from alcohol and smoking.

Consuming alcohol is associated with increasing risk of breast cancer. Women are advised to avoid or limit their intake below the recommended servings.

6.Breast feeding.

It’s very recommended for mothers to provide breast milk to their children. Breast feeding has been shown to lower the risk of breast cancer later in life since it can balance the estrogen levels on women.

7.Having exercise.

Too high estrogen hormone can mutate into cancer cells. That is why you always advisable to exercise every day -at least 30-45 minutes.

8.Self body checking.

Perform regular checks by touching your breast in the supine condition. If a suspicious lump found, you should consult a doctor. No need to fear if you do find a lump in the breast. The sooner you do the examination, the quicker this disease can be handled.

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Kartini Day

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Today, April 21th, my country celebrates Kartini Day. Until now, Indonesia has admitted that Raden Adjeng Kartini is a figure that leads the movement of female emancipation in Indonesia. The efforts done by the woman born in Jepara (Central Java, Indonesia) was a manifestation of her concern to the people suffering during the era of colonial Dutch occupation, especially the fate of women.

In her lifetime, Kartini had a critical view on the social inequalities that occurred in society at that time. She said women should have the same rights as men, especially in regard to education. Various concerns were often conveyed via letters to her friend in the Netherlands, Mrs. Abendanon.

In one of her letters dated October 4^th, 1901, she said,”We are here pleading the education for girls, it’s not because we want girls became rivals to men in her life. But we are sure the education will give positive influence to women. Besides, good education makes women are more able to fulfill their obligation to be a mother, the first and main educator in each family.”

Kartini developed a school for women.  Sadly, she died young at 25 years old, several days after giving birth of her son.

 

Her shawl has blue touches :)

I have no related image in blue.  So, for Blue Monday, let me share a portrait of Mrs. Casmah, 72 years of age lady who has become a coconut oil maker and seller for more than fifty years. She lives in my husband’s hometown. I guess she’s a fine example of a strong woman who never stops struggling for her family’s living.

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A Dragonfly

Our old outdoor TV antenna was not working anymore so it had to be removed. Yesterday, I saw a dragonfly was on this antenna. Fortunately she/he's not a shy one; I was able to near the camera to the dragonfly and captured the face.  

My entry for Camera Critters  and Saturday's Critters

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Learning to Nature

One of the most important responsibilities of parents is to make sure that their children get the best education. Nowadays, there are many places of learning that come with its own ways and methods. Each has advantages and disadvantages; so that's what must be considered to help parents choosing the right school for their kids.

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One of the educational institutions that could be an option for your child is to learn in the nature school; schools that emphasize active learning process, through the nature around. 

School with nature method is an alternative education that uses nature as the main media of student learning. Here the children learn from all beings in the universe. In the concept of nature school education, there are three functions namely nature as a learning space, nature as media and teaching materials, and nature as an object of learning. 

A nature school runs a teaching and learning process that focused on the experience of the students in the open nature. Another advantage of a nature school is the location is still very natural and beautiful, so it supports teaching and learning activities to the fullest. 

As a school based on the natural environment, outdoor activities have the largest parts. Ranging from gardening lesson, learning math with the help of objects around, to learning to socialize with residents. Since methods of teaching and learning with action learning are most used, children can actively learn through experience. If experiencing things directly, every child will learn more excitedly, not be bored, and more active. As a result, children will be happy in school and more easily absorb the lessons.

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Captain America: All Ages Movie?

We spent Sunday afternoon by watching movie at the mall nearby. My SIL was out of town and my husband worked; so it’s just me, my brother and his two kids. My teenager nephew wanted to watch Captain America: the Winter Soldier. It’s a sudden plan therefore I had no time to read the movie review earlier. My youngest niece is still ten years old; we’ll watch the Captain America movie if it suits her age.

 

Captain America's blue uniform. image:justluxe.com

When buying tickets, I and my nephew saw the cinema digital panel mentioned that the Captain America movie is suitable for all ages; so we bought four tickets. For me, this movie is interesting to watch as I like to see superhero movies with their fantasy actions. But I think it’s not an all-ages movie; it’s full of heavy violence. The blood is only a little, but the violence is complete. Lots of scenes of fighting, gun firing, car racing, car crashes, explosions, and others!

Once at home again, being curious, I visited commonsensemedia.org; it’s a reliable website for parents to obtain trustworthy required information, education and independent voice in a world of media and technology (movies, TV programs, books, games, websites, apps). You may refer to their reviews and age appropriate rates.

Common Sense Media says in a brief that Captain America:the Winter Soldier has heavy fantasy violence, but no sex scenes in the superhero sequel. The movie rate: Parent Guide – 13 years up. It’s a pity that the cinemas here (in my city) allow little kids to watch it. I heard crying kid during the movie. Sigh, perhaps the kid was very terrified. Parents should know that many younger kids still can’t differentiate between fantasy and reality.

When reviewing a movie, the review will include some subjects of the movie such as positive messages, positive role models, violence, sex, language, consumerism, and also drinking, drugs & smoking. Before taking your kids to watch this movie, you may read first the complete review at the website!

I link this post to Blue Monday. Captain America’s uniform is blue, but I also have another blue capture.  Last Wednesday, the legislative general action in my country has been held.  Lots of voting places have to be built first but we simply voted in a class room of the primary school nearby. I saw these blue planters inside the school area. They give nice touches to the concrete yard.

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