Community Life Magazine - Bedford Issue 1

Breast of Health is a charity based in
Bedford which has been recently set
up in response to the increasing number
of younger women under 50 years of age
presenting with a variety of breast health
problems.
At present, there is no offi cial breast education
programme for younger women unless a problem is
detected. Chairperson, Margaret Duggan comments
“We are encouraged to have dental checks and eye
tests on a six monthly or yearly basis but a regular
check for breast health is not currently off ered to
women under 50. Yet too many women today are
suff ering with breast disease, particularly breast
cancer, at a much younger age.
Th e mission of Breast of Health is to educate and
promote good practice so women can make informed
choices and have the tools to take responsibility for
their own breast health.”
Breast of Health charity is available to girls from
the age of 16 years to older
women of any age. Th e
emphasis is to highlight the
importance of being proactive
rather than re-active
about breast health and
lifestyle, including nutrition
and fi tness. Th is is delivered by
the charity’s service providers
through talks, workshops and
demonstrations on how to
do a breast self examination
using visual aids, Digital
Th ermography Screening,
and correct bra fi tting and
measurement.
Service Provider, Sue Bedford
from Pulse Health Screening
said: “Th e Breast of Health
charity programme off ers
help and guidance on breast
self-examination along with
practical ways for women
to maintain a healthy mind
and body”.
To advertise please call 01234 310521 or email: teresa@communitylifemag.co.uk
CHARITY
Local women establish new breast charity
Sue Bedford
Margaret Duggan
If you would like more information on
the Breast of Health charity please visit:
www.breastofhealth.org and nd become a friend oon
Facebook and Twitter.
Or contact Margaret
on: 07791 505511
e: info@breastofhealth.org
£25
FROM COMMUNITY LIFE
BREAST HEALTH EALTH TIPS
• A proper fi tting bra is essential – ensure that you are
measured correctly and professionally every 6 months
• Examine your breasts on a monthly basis. You can attend one
of our presentations or visit your Practice Nurse
• Exercise – if you exercise ensure you have a well fi tted
sports bra, especially if running, jogging, dancing or aerobic
• Eat well with plenty of green veggies, colourful fruit and
vegetables
• Drink water regularly throughout the day and keep alcohol
consumption moderate
• Supplement your diet with good quality Omega-3 fatty acids
• Reduce stress, through meditation, relaxation, exercise,
counselling
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