Natural Health October 2017

SPECIAL
5. The Bra And Breast
Cancer Connection
Even if the study done by Singer and
Grismaijer show that wearing a bra 24
hours a day increases your risk of breast
cancer, there are other factors you need
to look into, which could also lead to this
type of cancer.
Take note that in the study, the women
were exposed to environmental toxins
that could have harmful effects on their
bodies, too. Unhealthy lifestyles and
medications could also be one of the
culprits why women develop this
type of cancer.
The bra may be a factor, especially when
you wear a bra that restricts the proper
blood flow, circulation and movement.
However, this may not be the main
culprit for why the subjects had increased
risks of breast cancer. A wrong bra fit,
exposure to toxins and unhealthy lifestyle
is a lethal combination that could
lead to breast cancer.
More importantly, you need to qualify
the type of bra that you wear. Keep in
mind that not all bras are an enemy that
causes breast cancer. In fact, bras are
one of your best friends that can support
your twins while fighting gravity for you.
Therefore, choosing a right-fitting bra
is crucial. Aside from providing proper
support and comfort, this reduces your
risk of getting breast cancer.
6. It All Boils Down to
The Right Size and Fit
Did you know that 80 percent of women
wear the wrong bra size? In fact, 70
percent of women wear bras that are
smaller than their cup size, while the
remaining 10 percent wear bras that are
too large for them.
This could be problematic either
way, because wearing the wrong fit,
especially when you wear a smaller bra,
could lead to serious health problems.
At the end of the day, it all boils down
to choice, and choosing the right and
proper fitting bra.
Despite the existence of a study that
links wearing a bra to breast
cancer, this does not mean
bra is evil. Make sure
that you choose a bra
that allows your breasts
to breathe, but at the
same time, provides
ample support.
Reference:
www.totalcurve.com
www.theguardian.com
www.stopcancerfund.org
Disproven or
Controversial Breast
Cancer Risk Factors
There are many factors that research has shown
are not linked to breast cancer. You may see
information online or hear about these disproven
or controversial risk factors, but it's important to
learn the facts.
Antiperspirants
Internet and e-mail rumours have suggested that chemicals in underarm
antiperspirants are absorbed through the skin, interfere with lymph circulation,
and cause toxins to build up in the breast, eventually leading to breast cancer.
Based on the available evidence (including what The American Cancer Society
knows about how the body works), there is little if any reason to believe that
antiperspirants increase the risk of breast cancer.
Bras
Internet and e-mail rumours and at least one book have suggested that bras
cause breast cancer by obstructing lymph flow. There is no good scientific or
clinical basis for this claim, and a 2014 study of more than 1,500 women
found no association between wearing a bra and breast cancer risk.
www.cancer.org
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