How to maintain breast health

There is no shortcut to maintaining breast health. You don’t need to spend thousands on an essential oil massage package, or you don’t need to take a variety of breast enhancement supplements. The most effective way is to hide in the little things you can do every day, and cooperate with regular medical screenings.

Speaking of this, someone must mention the breast massage program that has been popular in beauty salons for many years. Many people feel that breast swelling and pain are relieved after massaging, and they even say that it can clear nodules and prevent breast cancer. When I accompanied a friend to the breast department for follow-up consultation, I met a 32-year-old female patient who had been doing it every day for six months. Zhou Du went for the so-called "nodule unblocking massage". It was originally just an ordinary benign lobular hyperplasia, but the technician used too much force and squeezed repeatedly, which caused local edema and inflammation of the glands. The benign fibroma, which was originally less than 1cm, was stimulated to grow rapidly, and in the end it had to be removed with a minor surgery. Of course, this does not mean that all breast massages are useless. If you have postpartum lactation, go to a regular hospital for breast massage, or if you have chest swelling and pain caused by tight pectoral muscles, go to a rehabilitation doctor for a relaxing massage.

In addition to not giving unnecessary "care" to your breasts, small daily habits actually have a greater impact. I took wedding photos two years ago and in order to look good in the wedding dress, I wore push-up bras with steel rings for two days in a row. It made my chest feel tight. I took it off and it hurt for almost a week. Later, I changed to soft-supporting seamless bras and slowly recovered. In fact, the breasts are like two balls of soft jelly hanging on the chest. Being pressed by tight-fitting underwear for a long time will affect local lymph and blood circulation. People who are prone to swelling and pain before menstruation will only feel more uncomfortable after wearing them for a long time. Just choose comfortable underwear for daily use. There is no need to deliberately squeeze the breasts for the so-called breast shape.

There is no need to pay attention to any "breast enlargement recipes" in your daily diet. I once read that someone ate royal jelly and kudzu powder every day for breast enlargement. After three months of eating, their breasts did not become larger, but instead they were diagnosed with grade three breast nodules. These supplements may either have exogenous estrogen added to them, or they may contain high estrogen-like content. Taking large amounts over a long period of time will disrupt the hormone balance in the body. The breast is one of the most sensitive organs to hormone changes and can easily be stimulated to cause hyperplasia and nodules. Some people may also ask, is it true that drinking soy milk will stimulate breast glands? This is actually a misunderstanding. Soybeans contain phytoestrogens, which are hundreds of times less active than human estrogen. Drinking a cup of soy milk and eating some tofu every day will not cause any problems. On the contrary, many studies have shown that moderate intake of soy products can help regulate hormone levels in the body, which is good for the breast glands.

What is more important than daily habits is regular screening. Many people feel that there is no need to check if there is no pain in the breast or if there is no hard lump. I have a 28-year-old friend who undergoes breast ultrasound for routine physical examination every year. A small nodule of 3 mm was found with a bad border. Further biopsy showed that it was very early-stage carcinoma in situ. After the removal, there was basically no need for follow-up treatment and the recovery was particularly good. Generally speaking, a breast ultrasound once a year before the age of 30 is enough. After the age of 35, a mammogram can be added every 1-2 years. If there is a family history of breast cancer, it is best to advance the screening age by 5-10 years. The effect of early detection and early intervention is more effective than any maintenance method.

In fact, after all, breasts are really not that delicate, and there is no need to arrange so many fancy maintenance items for them. You can best take care of them by staying up less late, less frequent patching, wearing comfortable underwear, and having regular check-ups. If you really have swelling and pain or feel an unknown hard lump, don't search for information or find a beauty salon to solve it. Go to a regular hospital to see a breast department first, which is more reliable than anything else.