The Body Language of Breast Cancer

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The Body Language of Breast Cancer

Cancer doesn't just happen. It takes 15-20 years for cancer to develop. Research shows that we are all born with cancer cells. Many of these cells store environmental, chemical and food related toxins, therefore women over 40 who have accumulated toxins tend to be more prone to cancer.
Body language can also play an important part in how the lymph system works. Women today tend to cover their upper body with a shoulder bag or pocketbook, and carry things over their breasts. Notice how men seldom cover their chests while standing, and when they walk they swing their arms.
When we walk, our arms should swing in coordination with our legs. Holding purses, grocery bags, books and papers against your chest restricts your body movement. The lymph system is concentrated in the arm pit area, and some lymph is distributed down through the breasts. When our shoulder supports a bag, purse or what appears to be a small suitcase these days, there is little movement of the arms and, therefore, minimal stimulation of blood flow. This includes the liquid lymph that flows down through the breasts and cleanses toxins from the body.
The diagnosis of breast cancer and the experience of surgery is a shock to the mind and body. You may find your body language expressing negative, sad and possibly angry feelings. The negative facial expressions, rounded shoulders, and unfamiliar gestures, spurred by feelings inside, may show behavior and actions not typical of your personality. Negative thoughts, words, and ideas take energy from your muscles and weaken your strength.
So now it is time for you to live and grow! Positive body language will help you cope and recover from breast cancer. This is a time to put your shoulders back, walk with your chin level to the floor, swing your arms, and smile. Think about your success to date and know there is much you will do in the future.
The simple acts of walking and talking, smiling and laughing help to make the future bright. Even the clothing you select should be fun to wear. There are wonderful assortments of styles to be worn. Wigs, scarves, undergarments, bathing suits and sleepwear help women feel fresh, stylish and well balanced. After surgery, many women want to wear their bras and undergarments looser than they wore them before. Perhaps that is why it is also a breast cancer prevention tip to only wear a bra up to eight hours a day, because there can be tight restrictions of the glands. Have your undergarments fitted properly by someone who is knowledgeable. These undergarments are the base to the “new you” and your new wardrobe. After treatments and recovery, go with a friend or spouse and buy some new clothes, and turn your thoughts to your posture. A research study conducted in Arizona indicated that bone health is very important to the prevention in cancer so therefore posture must play a very important part in prevention, recovery and health.
By understanding your body language, you are learning more about yourself and the people around you. You've come full circle, and you are on your way as you walk in style!
Reprinted from Amoena Life Magazine, Winter/Spring 2009, with permission of Amoena USA Corporation. 2009. All rights reserved.