Breast Cancer Awareness
Originally Posted to Instagram 10/26/2023
Breast Cancer Awareness Month may be the only time I can openly talk about breasts, or the fact that I have them. My breasts are a huge part of my life and who I am. My breasts have served their main purpose and have fed four babies. I love them, and I care about their health.
Both my grandmothers had breast cancer, so I have been aware of the risk my whole life. However, outside the very clinical advice of performing monthly breast exams, and getting mammograms, we don’t talk about breast health enough.
Over the last two years, I have been focusing on my health, and have learned about the importance of the lymphatic system. The lymphatic system carries nutrients to the cells, and collects harmful substances found in the tissues. It is important to keep this system flowing for breast and overall health.
Here is a list of things I do to keep my breasts healthy:
1️⃣: Go braless as often as possible.
This allows movement and flow of blood and lymphatic fluids through the breasts.
2️⃣: Strength Training to keep my back and chest muscles strong.
This allows my body to be able to naturally support the weight of my breasts.
3️⃣: Move them, touch them, know them, love them.
Being familiar with my breasts helps me be aware of any changes. It also helps me to know how they look and feel throughout my menstrual cycle.
4️⃣: Lymphatic System maintenance
I do this by drinking lots of water, eating healthy foods that support my overall health, limiting alcohol, and my favorite-Lymphatic Massage.