SisterStudy.org | “Go Bra less to Prevent Breast Cancer”

March 3rd, 2009 • Related • Filed Under
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I’m a faithful listener of the Michael Baisden show and every Thursday is “Your Body is Your Temple” day. For the life of me I can’t remember the name of the doctor he had on his show but they made the connection of the number hours you wear a bra to your breast cancer risk. So basically if your wearing a bra over 12 hours a day your risk of developing breast cancer increases.

For me this was a revelation because I usually sleep in a bra and panties and then of course wear one all day long. But I have changed that. And I encourage all women to change their bra wearing schedules as well. Don’t be afraid of gravity taking effect while your not wearing your bra; after all you need to free your body of all constricting garments while you sleep.

Reports show that bras constrict the flow of lymph through your system. The lymphatic system is key to our immunity as well as the carrier of white blood cells, oxygen and nutrients while gathering toxins throughout the body. To restrict this process with a bra is not ideal.

So when you come home from work take off your bra and if you’re very large breasted and hesitant to walk around your house bra less just make sure not to sleep in your bra.

P.S. if you’re a woman of color between the ages of 35-74 and have a sister that has been diagnosed or passed away from breast cancer please join the Sister Study. Women of color are grossly underrepresented and we need to be a part of the study to understand what lifestyle factors affect our breast cancer risk.

Join the SisterStudy.org
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