by Riza Shanti Lim
Mindful tips for healthier breasts
October is Breast Cancer Awareness month. It is meant to encourage all women to recognize the importance of breast examination and to raise consciousness on cancer prevention.
Here are some mindful tips that you can follow to achieve healthy breasts.
Maintain your ideal body weight. Obesity contributes to various body illnesses. Not just breast cancer. It also brings down self-confidence, self-esteem, causes sadness and depression. Be conscious.
Eat your vegetables. Vegetables not only boost the immune system but also takes care of the mammary glands. Ingest more green leafy vegetables like kale, spinach, arugula, and cruciferous vegetables such as broccoli, cauliflower and cabbage.
Fruits are great body detoxifiers, especially the ones from the citrus and berries family. Consume 2-3 big servings a day to keep those boobs in good shape.
Add whole grains to your diet. Black/brown rice, oats, barley, quinoa, millet are rich in fiber. It cleanses your gut (the breeding ground of harmful parasites) and addresses constipation issues. A clean gut reduces the risk of cancer. Make sure to drink plenty of water when you take fibrous foods.
Nuts are energy builders. It is easy to overeat these delights. Eat the right proportion and avoid eating them at night. Legumes like lentils and beans are top plant-based protein sources that strengthen bones and muscles.
Exercise 30 minutes a day, 5 times a week, and slowly add minutes as your endurance increases. Quiet and calm your mind through daily meditation, 15 minutes a day. Let the rays of the sun shower you with its power booster of vitamin D, every morning.
Sleep sufficiently, about 8-10 hours. Sleep makes your physical and mental systems recover from the day’s challenges. It makes the mind clearer and puts it in a better state.
Surround yourself with positive people that cheer you up and bring laughter. A cheery atmosphere creates happiness.
Clean your dwelling place efficiently and put it in order. Get rid of clutter for you might be housing some harmful bacteria and other kinds of pathogens in your space that may threaten your health. A lot of people are unaware that spaces affect one’s health and mood.
Have a yearly routine test for your breasts. You may also check your own breasts manually. Ask your obstetrician-gynecologists about the steps.
What to avoid: alcohol, smoking, salty and oily food, processed food, dairy products, red meat, weight gain, negative thoughts, and a sedentary way of life.
Keep a well-balanced lifestyle. For what you do now, predicts your future.
Namaste.
