Showing posts with label breast health. Show all posts
Showing posts with label breast health. Show all posts

Sunday, June 5, 2011

Nontoxic Breast Enhancement Tips.

There was a time Cinderella had boobies that were as flat as the Eve’s breast. She knew that her prince charming preferred firmer robust boobies and surgery was not an option, so she was troubled by the look of a sagging breast, the day dream thoughts of her breast been firmer, and a way to prevent breast cancer because she believed inner health and beauty exudes outward beauty, so she sought help from nature’s garden by eating its gifts, food of course which was OK but not enough to give her a firmer and right shaped breast. Many women prefer a firmer nicely shaped breast but many have sagging breast. sagging breast can be caused by hormonal imbalance caused poor nutrition, drug or disease, constant pressure (like breast feeding) and tight bra. Keep in mind you can fight aging but you can do something to help reduce some signs of aging. Balanced nutrition and exercise tailored for breast enhancement is a key solution.

Individuals that are over weight (obesity), long term hormone therapy, and artificial hormones in animal food and cosmetics, family genetics-faulty gene, exposure to radiation, people who have more than one close relative on either side of the family with cancer and women who have relatives diagnosed with breast cancer under the age of 50 are more likely to get cancer than women who are eliminated from the above factors however, this doesn't mean that you will get cancer because someone in your family has cancer. There are many things that can cause cancer, not just one thing. However, there is more than one known way for preventing breast cancer but a few things you can do to prevent the chances of "it" happening to you.

First thing, will be Checking your breast regularly for lumps, rashes, skin puckering, abnormal signs after each menstrual cycle and getting a mammogram from your gynecologist at least once a year. You can do a breast examination yourself by following the steps below
  1. Place your left hand on the right breast and
         right hand on the left breast.
  2. Stand in front of a mirror and look at each breast separately. 
  3. Note the size, shape and color and direction of your nipples.
  4. Look for lumps, discharge from the nipples, any thickening.Check into your armpit and below the collarbone. Raise your arms over your head and look at your breasts as you turn slowly from side to side. Note if there is any differences or changes in your breast or nipples.  

    Use the flat part of your fingers to feel each of your breasts. Make gentle rotating movements to check underlying tissue of your breasts. If you start to notice any changes after you have been doing breast examination for awhile, then it would be advisable just to get a checkup. Prevention is better than the cure.
Evening primrose- Evening primrose soothes coughs, colds, relieves mental depression, skin problem, balancing tick-off endocrine organ and hormone. Evening Primrose Oil is useful for the treatment of:Atherosclerosis , Attention Deficit Disorder , Diabetes, Eczema, Fibrocystic Breast Disease, Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS), Premenstrual Syndrome (PMS), Raynaud’s Disease, Rheumatoid Arthritis, Schizophrenia, High Blood Pressure. It is wise to have other nutrients like magnesium, zinc, vitamin C, niacin, and vitamin B6 along with evening primrose oil. Evening primrose oil supplement is healthy for women.

Minimize consumption of the high glycemic index food such as white flour, white rice, white potatoes, sugar and products with high glycemic sugar filled ingredients because they provide "boost and crash feel" but are not stable energy so you end up eating more for less nutrient and less energy supply and duration. These foods trigger hormonal changes that promote cellular growth in breast tissue. Replace refined food with whole grains and beans/legumes. Beans/legumes are important because of they contain high fiber and lignan.

      The type of fat in your diet can promote or reduce your chance for cancer. Minimizing your consumption of omega-6 fats such like sunflower, cottonseed oil, corn oil, safflower oil, saturated fat and Tran’s fat. Increasing your intake of omega-3 fats is important and you can get it from monounsaturated oils like olive oil, nuts/seeds, canola oil, avocados and avocado oil, hemp oil, flax seed oil as your primary fat source, as these foods have potential anticancer and anti inflammatory properties. Avocado oil is a good source of omega-3 fats; extra virgin olive oil is a potent source of antioxidant polyphenols that provides the body with protective minerals (selenium) and nutrients.

Vitamin E and C is especially known to promote collagen production and support the immune system, it helps prevent oxidative stress and tumor growth, repairs scar tissues, arteries and capillaries. Also cell activator supplement helps to renew the body.  You can get vitamin E from Whole wheat bread, Whole grains, Wheat germ, Plant-based milk like soy, hemp milk, Raw or sprouted seeds, Asparagus, Broccoli, Brussels sprouts, Leafy green, Olives, Soybeans, Sunflower seeds, Nuts, almond oil, hemp, spinach, kale etc. Taking daily maintenance supplements like a multivitamin complex that contain the required amount of nutrients such as vitamin E, A, C, B, D and minerals for your age helps.

CO-ENZYME Q 10 - helps generate the cellular energy that makes your body work. In younger people, the body produces co-enzyme Q 10 naturally, but as we age Co-enzyme Q10 decreases so it wise to replenish what the body doesn't provide enough of. Check with your homeopathic doctor before you launch into taking any supplement just because it is vitamin c doesn’t mean that if you are susceptible to iron poisoning that could lead to Hemolytic Anemia if you take an overdose, read supplement instruction before use.

Herbs like Shatavari, Hops, Hemp, Chaste berry, Kelp, Watercress, Wild Yam, Red Clover, Saw palmetto, Dandelion, Blessed Thistle, Dong Quai, Fennel, Fenugreek, Curry, turmeric, nutmeg, Ylang-ylang, Green tea, jasmine tea can help to enhance the shape and size of the breast. 



Skip the harsh Alcohol, if you must try not to drink more than a glass of organic wine or grain vodka. Women who drink more than one glass of an alcoholic beverage per day can increase their risk for breast cancer by 20-25 percent. Alcohol can cause dehydration.

Eliminate tight underwear (bra, briefs etc) and clothing- tight bras and under wire bras can cut off lymphatic drainage so that toxic chemicals are trapped in the breast. Fitting Wire free bras and under wears are best.

You can massage your breast with Aloe Vera gel mixed with castor oil or almond oil, it works like a breast enhancing serum, do this everyday after you massaged your body in the shower to allow circulation.


Maintain healthy weight by exercising- breast exercise helps. Exercise maintaining a healthy body weight (BMI less than 25) can help reduce the risk for breast cancer. Increased BMI has been shown to increase the risk of post-menopausal breast cancer. Measure your waist with a sewing tape if you are a woman over 35 inches (88cm) or 40 inches (102cm) for men, you are over weight. over weight is one of the main causes of diabetes and heart disease. Sit up helps reduce stomach fat and enhance breast.
There is a significant link between emotional stress and breast cancer. Minimize stress source and your stress level by drinking a glass of goji berry, eating comfort food like goji chocolate truffles, meditating, exercising, talking with a kind and caring person in your life. Maintain a positive mental outlook. Engage in self-nurturing behaviors regularly. Develop rich, warm and mutually beneficial relationships with family and friends. Get adequate sleep (7-8 hours per night). Challenge your brain and count back from 100 in sevens getting as low as you can.
Get enough sleep, stay hydrated, do breast enhancement massage/exercise and keep healthy food habit.

Author:
 Onyinye A is a freelance writer who specializes in nontoxic self improvement, green-friendly living, whole health remedies, holistic pet care, nontoxic lifestyle (preventing cancer, illness and toxicity) and everything related to detox, Natural health and organic living
                                                       "Nontoxic Lifestyle"

Monday, January 31, 2011

Avoid tight Under-wire bras and tight underwears.

Men: Wearing  tight pants and briefs can lead to impotence-problem with sperm count/fertility. (keep in mind that smoking, drinking, not having an ejaculation when aroused commonly referred to as "blue ball" can lead to low-sperm count or fertility problems). Briefs are a bit too tight and can restrict circulation in the groin area and also it can affect the normal temperature of your testicles. Boxer-brief or just plain boxer is ideal for more circulation and comfort.

Women:
Why do women wear bras?  Bras are worn to give the breast an artificial lift and fullness- contours the shape of the breast. women choose to wear bras to conform to what they feel is appropriate-societal norm and also for a fashion appeal. The western world has put a great deal of emphasizes on the total shape of the body and the breast as well; contributing to major self-esteem issues among young women and men; so today under wears are worn to boost self-confidence.


Other reasons women wear bras:  The need to support the breasts.
  • Because i feel immoral or indecent without bras.
  • Every woman must wear a bra, or why wouldn't you wear a bra?
  • Wearing a bra is a dress code at my job.
  • Because I hate the thought of my breasts sagging and other people thinking i was a promiscuous girl.
  • The sweat under my breast and slapping is uncomfortable.
  • I want the world around me to think my breast is really big-larger than it really is.
  • I need a supportive bra while exercising or doing a sport activity.
  • I need to wear a nursing bra because i am breastfeeding, and  finally i feel uncomfortable in the public without a bra etc. What ever your reason is, the choice to wear or not to wear a bra is yours. Bras lift the appearance of a woman's breast by adding contour and more firmness for her breast. Wearing bra is fine if you wear a good fitting bra and give your breast some free time but it's not a must to wear a bra. Some Bras are healthy and some are unhealthy; Bras that are tight and have an under wire or metal is unhealthy because it constricts normal functioning of the lymphatic system- {circulation in the tissue and around the breast). when you wear under-wire bras or tight bra to bed, it will cause chest pain and red pressure mark because of the pressure caused by the tightness and the metal wires of the bra; also wearing under-wire bras to bed could lead to Anoxia (less than normal oxygen in the tissue of your body ) and this has been linked to fibrosis (formation of scar tissues due to injury or long-term inflammation). 
  • Under-wire Bras has been linked to increased risk of breast cancer. A recent study finds that "women who wore their bras 24 hours per day had a 3 out of 4 chance of developing breast cancer.Women who wore bras more than 12 hour per day, but not to bed, had a 1 out of 7 risk.Women who wore their bras less than 12 hours per day had a 1 out of 52 risk.Women who wore bras rarely or never, had a 1 out of 168 chance of getting breast cancer.
  • The overall difference between 24 hour wearing and not at all was a 125-fold difference. The results of this study are compelling, even considering that it was not a "controlled study" for other risk factors. The risk factors for breast cancer are mostly in the range of less than three-fold differences.women of higher economic status who wear their bras much longer have higher breast cancer risk rate".


 According to Wise Geek facts "many medical professionals do suggest that patients wear some kind of binder at night after breast surgery. This can help protect the breasts from injury during the healing process, and also add support. While women who have undergone surgery may be required to sleep in a bra, others just prefer it for modesty's sake. For instance, women who live with other people or who are likely to be woken up in the middle of the night may like the extra coverage and support that a bra brings. It may also make them feel more comfortable when talking to others unexpectedly at night, such as in the case of emergency.
Women who choose not to sleep in a bra at night often point out that there is no evidence that wearing this garment to bed can prevent the breasts from sagging. Instead, it often just makes women uncomfortable. In fact, many women don't wear the right size bras, and sleeping in one that is too tight may lead to discomfort and serious medical issues. Breastfeeding women may find that wearing a bra to bed not only hinders milk production, but can also result in plugged milk ducts. This can often be avoided by skipping bras at bedtime, though finding a sleep bra that fits well may also solve the problem".



Here is an alternative for a change
  • Wearing camisoles is an alternative, usually with a shelf bra.
  • Switching to a soft cup bra can help improve circulation.
  • Avoid wearing your bra more than 12 hours a day. 
  • It's good habit to massage the lymph glands under your armpits 1-2 times per week.
  • Try going bra-less whenever you can afford to-like not wearing bras at home, when sleeping etc (Go ahead and free buff, it's relaxing, sexy & healthy).
  • You don't have to get implants or injects for a firm breast in order to avoid the need for bras because regular bust/chest exercise helps firm the breast. 
  • Proper posture will help to strengthen the muscles around your breast. 
  • Sleep on your back without confining and compressing the breasts 
  • Tops or shirts with pockets or built in bra pocket over both breast with extra fabric layer is another alternative and will help to conceal the nipple from popping out.
  • Nu Bra (adhesive cup usually placed over the breast) helps to keep the nipple from showing through the cloth
    Cotton/Lycra bra tops are supportive and shaping as well.
  • Under wire bra may be comfortable for you but it makes sense to alternate/switch to other healthier options for optimal breast health.
  • If you already own under-wire bras, you can either get rid of them and buy an alternative or you wear it less longer and make sure is not tight- enough space (if you can fit 3 fingers underneath your bra when you have it on, then is loose if not it's too tight, not healthy for you).
  • ZeeBraz - this is a bra developed to allow a woman the freedom to breathe and move, allowing the breasts support in their natural position without being constricted.
  • Bandeau bra is comfortable without any straps to dig into the shoulders.This is a favorite for sleeveless clothing.
  • An under vest to wear over a blouse will help hide breast outline and movement as well.
COMPLETELY AVOID WEARING OVERLY TIGHT UNDER-WIRE BRAS, DON'T GIVE INTO BRA FASHION WITHOUT CONSIDERING YOUR HEALTH- Breast cancer is real, you can do something to reduce or prevent it.

Other underwear Tip: 
  1. Under pants: Avoid wearing tight clothing/under pants because it restricts circulation and can cause vaginal infection, the same applies for very tight pants.
  2. Nylon and Spandex is not a good choice for an under pant because it can increase flora and encourage bacteria growth and yeast infection.
  3. Cotton under pants are best and healthy.
  4. If you are losing your breath while trying on a pair of pants, it's too tight and if your under pant barely hangs to your buttocks- is definitely not the right/good fit for your body. 
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