Important Breast Health Info.

I have known for a while now that the typical underwire bra was not a healthy choice for several reasons. But I recently learned of another very serious reason to take a long, hard look at the type of bra you wear each day. A friend who works at the gorgeous lingerie shop Amoreuse in Santa Cruz recently told me of a class action law suit that Victoria's Secret is involved in. It turns out that they were sued by a group of women who suffered chemical burns on their breasts and torsos from wearing Victoria's Secret molded bras. They discovered that the reason for this is that Victoria's Secret uses formaldehyde in the fabrication of their bras, which has caused chemical burns on many women who wear those bras regularly.

My friend let me know that Victoria's Secret has worked very hard and paid a lot of money to cover up this scandal. However, I found it easily by googling "Victoria's Secret Class Action Law Suit." This important topic was even covered by ABC news. You can read their article here. I've been told that they will give you a refund for ANY bra purchased there at any time because of this appalling scandal, and I plan to return my own uncomfortable molded VS bra. Then I won't own any more under wire, and let me tell you, it is so comfortable that I never plan to go back.

Breast health has been brought into the spotlight by the very disturbing rise in breast cancer rates. A healthy diet low in processed foods and sugars, exercise, and a chemical free body-care regimen are crucial to all types of cancer prevention. But one factor in breast health that I feel is often over-looked is your lymphatic system. The lymph is the "sewer system" of the body. Waste and toxins are sequestered from the rest of your body and moved out through a vast connected network of little sacks called lymph nodes. However, unlike our circulatory system, the lymphatic system does not have a wonderful pump like the heart to move it. The lymph requires muscular movement to do its job.

The breasts contain a large concentration of lymph nodes. Bras in general, but especially constricting bras and those with under wire, prevent the breast's lymph nodes from draining with normal healthy breast movement. This can cause toxic build up in the breasts and contribute to issues like breast soreness, breast cysts, or even cancer. One book that draws a link between bras and breast cancer is called, "Dressed to Kill." If you are interested, take a moment to check out the Amazon.com page.

You may end up doing yourself and your breasts a big favor. If you are concerned about your body's lymph flow in general, please give us a call at Pavia to inquire about Daniela's Lymphatic Drainage service. That extremely gentle and light form of massage is both relaxing and very detoxifying!