Episode One Hundred Twenty Five
Proactive Breast Health & Thermography with Gaye Walden
Gaye walden
After leaving a successful career in the hospitality industry in 2008, I decided to follow my longtime passion for health and wellness. I completed the Institute for Integrative Nutrition’s Health Coach Training Program in 2009 and as a Holistic Health Coach worked with individuals and small groups to help them lead an enhanced quality of life through better health.
My experience with **DCIS (Ductal Carcinona In Situ) in 2007 was the beginning of my journey to learn everything I could about breast health. My research led me to learn about breast thermography and I had my first breast thermogram in 2011.
In May 2012 I trained with a leading expert on breast health, to do breast thermography. Subsequently I trained with and received my certification from Gaea Powell with Reflection IR in California. Propelled by everything I’ve learned about breast health and guided by Dr. Rind and Gaea Powell, I opened Holistic Breast Health in January 2013 to educate, empower and support women for good breast health. Holistic Breast Health offers breast thermograms by appointment in Charlotte.
When I’m not doing thermograms or supporting people for good health, I enjoy preparing simple, local, seasonal whole foods for myself and loved ones, fitness, walking and jogging, hiking, reading, and yoga.
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Show Notes
In this episode, I sit down with Gaye Walden, a Holistic Breast Health Educator and Certified Breast Thermography Specialist, to talk about a proactive, holistic approach to breast health. After experiencing DCIS (Ductal Carcinoma In Situ) in 2007, Gaye dedicated her life to researching and educating women on breast health, prevention, and thermography—a powerful, non-invasive screening tool.
Gaye shares invaluable knowledge, tools, and lifestyle practices to help women take charge of their breast health naturally. This is a must-listen episode for anyone wanting to be proactive, empowered, and informed about their breast health!
🔹 Topics We Cover:
✅ What is Breast Thermography? – A gold-standard screening method for early detection
✅ 5 Pillars of Breast Health – Key lifestyle factors for prevention & wellness
✅ Lymphatic Health – The role of lymphatic drainage in breast health & how to support it
✅ Breast Lymphatic Massage & Cupping – Techniques to stimulate circulation & detoxification
✅ Ditching Antiperspirants with Aluminum – Why sweating is essential for detoxing
✅ The Connection Between Hormones & Breast Health – How to balance naturally
✅ The Liver’s Role in Breast Health – Why it’s the key organ for metabolizing estrogen
✅ Foods & Supplements for Breast & Liver Health – What to eat & natural support like DIM
✅ The Importance of a Supportive Medical Team – How to build a trusted network of practitioners
✅ Mammograms: The Pros & Cons – Are there risks to traditional screening methods?
✅ The Root Cause of Fibrocystic Breasts – And how to address it holistically
📚 Resources & Links Mentioned:
📖 Books:
Heal Your Body by Louise Hay
Breast Cancer? Breast Health!: The Wise Woman Way by Susan S. Weed
💊 Supplements & Tools:
DIM – A natural supplement that supports estrogen metabolism
Rebounder – A great way to stimulate the lymphatic system
🔗 Connect with Gaye & Learn More:
📩 Email: gaye@HolisticBreastHealth.org
🌎 Website: HolisticBreastHealth.com
📚 Resources: Good Breast Health Resources
📸 Instagram: @HolisticBreastHealth
🎧 Listen now & share this episode with the women in your life - knowledge is power! Your health is in your hands! 💖
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