Women Without Bras Article

Breast Health And Bras

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and we're talking about breasts! Some of what we have to say may surprise you, so read on - and dedicate some time this month (and every month) to being healthy and proactive when it comes to YOUR breast health.

Now, are you ready for this ladies? It seems that the 1960s are here again! While there have been no actual burnings this time around, women of all ages and backgrounds are once again pitching their bras - this time for health reasons.

While these studies are not supported by the medical establishment (apparently because Singer and Grismaijer did not control for other risk factors), this is still an astounding difference! The theory behind this increased risk has to do with your lymphatic system, which is responsible for flushing away bodily wastes and toxins. There are many lymph nodes and pathways in your breast and armpit areas, which can be restricted (and prevented from doing their job) by tight-fitting bras - potentially allowing these toxins to accumulate in the breast tissue.

In addition, many women have reported a decrease in breast pain, as well as a decrease in headaches and neck pain, after reducing or eliminating their bra-wearing time.

The issue of sag Of course we've all been told to wear our bras religiously in order to prevent sagging as we age, right? Well, according to Dr. Susan Love (from Dr. Susan Love's Breast Book): "A mistaken popular belief maintains that wearing a bra strengthens your breasts and prevents their eventual sagging. But you sag because of the proportion of fat and tissue in your breasts, and no bra changes that."