1, what to eat to care for your breasts
1, cruciferous vegetables
If we want to be healthy, we usually have to eat more fresh fruits and vegetables. Among all vegetables, cruciferous vegetables are the most beneficial to our breast health. There are many kinds of cruciferous vegetables, such as radish, kale, cauliflower and Chinese cabbage.
Why is it good for our breast health to eat cruciferous vegetables regularly? Because cruciferous vegetables contain a sulfur compound called sulfur glycoside, which has strong oxidation resistance. This chemical can prevent the damage of DNA cells and inhibit the growth of cancer cells, thus reducing the risk of breast cancer.
2. Bean products
When it comes to foods that are good for breast health, the first thing that comes to mind is soy products. Indeed, soybeans and bean products are rich in plant protein, vitamins and minerals such as calcium, iron and phosphorus. According to scientific research, regular intake of beans such as soybeans, lentils and chickpeas can reduce the risk of breast cancer.
Of all the beans, soybean is the most familiar one. Soybeans are the best among beans because they are rich in phytoestrogens and isoflavones. The chemical effect of this substance is similar to that of estrogen in human body, which can reduce the influence of estrogen in human body, because high level of estrogen will increase the incidence of breast cancer.
In addition, if we can often eat foods such as soybeans, tofu and soybean milk, we can reduce the compactness of breast tissue. According to scientific research, the higher the density of breast tissue, the greater the risk of breast cancer.
3. Olive oil
With the continuous improvement of living standards, olive oil is no longer a luxury, it has entered the homes of ordinary people. Olive oil is made from fresh olive by cold pressing. Without heating or any chemical treatment, all the nutrients in olive are retained. Olive oil is the most suitable oil for human body to digest and absorb at present. In the west, olive oil is also called "liquid gold" and "queen of vegetable oil", which has extremely high health care effect.
Olive oil is rich in unsaturated fatty acids, which can help us reduce blood lipid and prevent cardiovascular diseases. It is a very healthy edible oil. Generally speaking, extra virgin olive oil has the best quality and is rich in antioxidants and phytonutrients, which can reduce the generation of free radicals in the body, help us slow down aging and prevent cancer.
According to scientific data, if extra virgin olive oil is added to our daily diet, our risk of breast cancer will be reduced by half compared with those who don't eat olive oil in the next five years. Not only that, if we can cook dishes with olive oil every day, it can also make our skin smooth, delicate and elastic.
4. Tomatoes
Tomatoes are common foods in our life. Tomatoes, also known as tomatoes, can be eaten raw as fruits and as vegetables. Tomatoes have high nutritional value, rich in vitamin C, and have the effects of slimming, appetizing and digestion.
Besides, eating tomatoes regularly can also help us to prevent breast cancer, because tomatoes have a high antioxidant level. In fact, the method of eating tomatoes is also particular. If you want to get more vitamin C, it is recommended to eat tomatoes raw. If you want to absorb more lycopene, I suggest you stir-fry tomatoes. Because lycopene is fat-soluble, it can only be absorbed and digested by the human body after it is cooked. Eating more tomatoes can not only protect our breast health, but also help us whiten and rejuvenate our skin. Because tomatoes are rich in vitamin C, the most obvious effect of vitamin C is that it can help us whiten our skin.
2, the misunderstanding of breast health
Myth 1, "fat" bra can improve the chest
"Don't underestimate the accessory breast, it will be as emotional as the breast." Correct understanding of accessory breast is equally important for female breast health care.
There are two "mammary glands" in the human body from the armpits on both sides to the private parts of women, but up to now, only one pair of mammary glands has been preserved, and the other accessory mammary glands have degenerated. However, some people can grow two or even three pairs of breasts in clinic, with nipples, areola and breast tissue. Breast disease experts say that 95% of accessory mammary glands occur in the chest, which is more common in the axillary front.
Accessory breasts with glandular tissue may have swelling and pain with menstrual cycle, and benign and malignant tumors of accessory breast may also occur.
"Once a lump is found in the armpit, it is necessary to carefully identify whether the accessory breast has a lump or the breast lump extends upward." Because the accessory breast grows close to the skin, or grows larger, it will make people feel uncomfortable in the armpit and affect the appearance, so it can be removed according to personal wishes. However, for accessory breasts without glandular tissue, there are usually no symptoms, which does not affect physical activity and aesthetics. "Generally, it is not recommended to use a knife specially."
Breast disease experts suggest: don't squeeze the breast milk casually, and try not to pull the breast milk at ordinary times, especially when wearing a bra, you should wear a bra with the right size and tightness, and the chest inch should not be too narrow when choosing a sleeveless top. Some plastic bras with "magic breast enhancement" as a selling point emphasize that all the underarm fat should be stuffed into the bra when wearing, so that the chest will look "full". However, this is equivalent to squeezing the accessory milk for a long time, causing local poor blood supply, which can also cause proliferative diseases and increase the chance of cancer.
Misunderstanding 2, areola long "acne" Use scrub to "corner plug"
Some young girls found tiny pimples in the areola, so they squeezed them with their hands. After squeezing, white toothpaste-like substances came out, but in a few days, these pimples grew again. If they were squeezed repeatedly, the pimples still tended to grow up.
"The areola gland has a secretory function, and it is undergoing physiological metabolism of the body." Experts say that human areola skin has hair and glands, and glands have sweat glands, sebaceous glands and mammary glands. Its sebaceous glands, also known as areola glands, are some obvious small bumps on the areola, which are large and superficial and are used to secrete oil and protect delicate nipples and areola. Secretion has the function of protecting skin and lubricating nipple and baby's lips.
Breast disease experts suggest that girls with "acne" in areola should not wear bras with thick sponge pads, especially in hot summer, which are airtight and have some invisible fibers blocking the openings of glands. If "acne" occurs repeatedly, or the pimple becomes bigger, it is best to go to a specialist for examination. Never use facial exfoliating scrub to remove the "angle plug" of areola, so as not to cause infection.
Myth 3: If the breasts are not swollen or painful, they will be fine.
Breast lesions are often accompanied by pain, such as periodic or irregular swelling pain, jumping pain, stabbing pain, radiation and traction pain. Some people regard whether they feel pain as an indicator of whether breast diseases are malignant or benign, and think that "if they don't feel pain, they are not malignant tumors".
"This is completely wrong. Clinically, many patients who come to see a doctor because of pain are benign. On the contrary, most malignant tumors do not feel pain unless the tumor has oppressed the nerves. " Breast disease experts say that painful lumps are mostly inflammatory and benign hyperplasia, such as acute mastitis and hyperplasia of mammary glands. Painless masses are more common in benign tumors and malignant tumors, such as breast fibroadenoma and breast cancer.
Misunderstanding 4, self-examination of the breast is about standing in front of the mirror.
Many women know the importance of self-examination of breasts, but do they all need to stand in front of the mirror and raise their hands? Not necessarily!
"Many people have misunderstandings in self-examination of breasts-grasping breasts by hand. This technique is not appropriate. The correct way is not to grasp, but to touch, with moderate strength, and press the nipple from different directions. " Breast disease experts say that you should stand in front of the mirror to see the appearance of your breasts, but you should lie down when you palpate yourself. Some women feel suspicious "nodules" during self-examination, and they are very worried that they can't find "nodules" when they go to the hospital, which is the "unjust, false and wrong case" caused by standing and touching at home. For flabby breasts, the arms should be raised and extended outward and upward during palpation. But when touching axillary lymph nodes, put your arms down, put your shoulders flat, and don't shrug your shoulders.
When many women have breast examinations, the report shows that "there are nodules in the breast". Are nodules equal to masses? Not necessarily!
Normal women have the possibility of breast nodules. During puberty, there are many glands and less fat, and the shape is tall and straight and elastic. The physiological gland nodules are mainly outside and above, that is, between nipples and armpits. The glands of menopausal women gradually degenerate. "It is difficult to distinguish whether it is a physiological nodule or a mass. It is best to ask a specialist for help." Breast disease experts say that generally speaking, the younger you are, such as under 25 years old, the greater the chance of benign breast lumps; The older you are, such as over 25 years old, the greater the chance of malignancy.