Dr. Artemis Morris, a Milford-based naturopath and owner of Artemis Wellness Center, is launching a new breast health program in February 2025 in collaboration with Rachel Mazzarelli of Whole Health Thermography LLC. This program integrates diet, lifestyle medicine and holistic treatments to empower women with tools for prevention and early detection.

Beyond typical screenings, the program addresses “hidden” cancer risk factors such as endocrine-disrupting toxins that impact hormone health and metabolism. Highlights include the low-carbohydrate Mediterranean diet, toxin minimization, integrative functional diagnostics, Eastern medicine, acupuncture, and personalized supplements to optimize metabolism and detoxification. Artemis Wellness Center’s personalized approach is designed to enhance health, reduce cancer risks and support women’s well-being.

According to the National Breast Cancer Foundation, Connecticut was third in the nation in breast cancer rates from 2016 to 2020 despite high rates of breast screenings. Breast cancer remains the most common cancer in women globally and a leading cause of cancer-related deaths. However, the World Health Organization notes that up to 50% of cancers can be prevented through lifestyle changes, including diet. Women with dense breast tissue may be at a higher risk since dense tissue, making it more challenging to detect cancer through mammograms. Thanks to advocacy from the “Are You Dense?” Foundation, the National Dense Breast Disclosure Law ensures women are informed about their breast density to pursue appropriate screening, including early detection