Come On Now.......My Bra and/or Antiperspirant Could Cause Cancer????
Well, yes, there is research that shows that the wrong selection of either of these can result, over time, in serious health problems...even cancer. Many physicians and researchers agree that a tight fitting bra can restrict lymph drainage contributing to the development of breast cancer. According to Dr. John McDougall, MD, constricting bras have been implicated in the rise of often painful (sometimes precancerous) benign lumps and cysts.
Far Worse For Your Health Is The Underwire Bra!
As described by Dr. John D. Andre, ND, "under your breasts are two important neurolymphatic reflex points and if a women keeps metal under wire on top of these points, that WILL mess up the functioning of the associated circuits: Liver, Gallbladder and Stomach. Bottom Line: It will make her sick, slowly and quietly." The medical anthropologists and authors of Dressed to Kill: The Link Between Breast Cancer and Bras, found in their research that overall women who wore their bras 24-hours a day compared to women who didn't wear a bra at all was a 125-fold difference. They also determined that the link between bras and breast cancer was 3 times greater than between breast cancer and cigarette smoking. Japanese researchers found that wearing underwire bras lowers women's melatonin levels by 60%. This hormone is involved in the regulation of your sleep cycles and melatonin has anti-cancer activities, is a powerful antioxidant and prevents DNA damage.
Check Your Deodorant for 'Aluminum'
"Aluminum is a common ingredient found in antiperspirants to stop skin sweating and may be linked to breast cancer", a study by British scientists found. Researchers found aluminum deposits in the outer breast tissue of women with breast cancer who had undergone mastectomies. Aluminum is not normally found in human body. (Some sunscreens also contain aluminum). Other studies also suggest that aluminum on skin tissue may increase the risk of developing Alzheimer's Disease and skin cancer
What You Need To Do: Healthier Options Are Available
If you feel the need for underwire, consider taking a look at BraMakersSupply.com or your local fabric store for swapping our your metal wire for plastic wire (only $2 per pair). If your breasts are on the smaller side look for wire-less styles of bras that come in many styles including ones with extra padding.
Regarding antiperspirants, less problematic than antiperspirants are deodorants. They neutralize the smell of sweat but do not stop sweating. Check out your health food store for aluminum-free deodorants (paraben-free as well). Remember that what you put on your skin is absorbed into your bloodstream eventually.
Smart Choices
Life is all about choices and to me this is a pretty easy one to make when it comes to prevention against one of the leading types of cancer among women. Make a meaningful change that can help you have a healthier body and life.
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