Reveal Your Inner Strength
A proud bust line is a source of confidence to many women, but many of us have issues with our breasts. They are also at most times the most ignored. In some cases, they are unequal in size, or shrink a cup size or two after a session of dieting. Our unique range of lymphatic and natural bust treatments are ideal for dissatisfactory bust problems such as unequal-sized breasts, changes in breast shape after dieting, sagging bust after childbirth, post-natal breast, shrinkage, low bust line and breasts that are wide apart. Let us bring you closer to achieving a healthier, natural-looking bust line that complements the woman in you.
Utilizing cutting-edge instrument based on the principles of Traditional Chinese Medicine, the problem of breasts sagging after women gave birth can be solved at its core.
Breast Beauty Physiotherapy can help in answering this conundrum
- Replenishing Qi and blood
Replenish the Qi and blood that was lost and balance the Yin and Yang Qi in the body. Suitable in countering conditions related to Qi and blood deficiency after birth such as pale or yellowing skin lacking in lustre, pale lips, prolonged lethargy, fatigue, excess sweating after slight physical exertion and more.
- Improved circulation in meridian
Clear the mammary ducts to ensure its vigour thus effectively reducing the risk of breasts diseases caused by blockage in mammary ducts.
- Relieve liver and regulate Qi
Relieving Qi blockage in liver and increasing the Yang Qi can keep the growth of breast lobules in check and avoid irregular menstrual period. Strengthening the spleen and reducing the Yin Qi in stomach and spleen can strengthen the function of liver and spleen thus keeping skin toned away from sagging and fatigue.
- Regulating and balancing
Regulating the balance of oestrogen and progesterone production can encourage the growth of breasts making them plumper, firmer and bouncier as well as preventing breasts related diseases.
- Breasts exercise and therapy
Stimulating acupuncture points that regulates meridians can encourage the circulation of Qi and blood in breasts as well as removing blockage in mammary gland which then helps the removal of metabolic waste product in mammary gland and alveoli as well as improving blood circulation in breasts.
Breastfeeding is the best way to provide newborn babies all the nutrients they need to grow healthily. WHO encourages pure breastfeeding for newborn babies for the first six months after birth and to continue breastfeeding until the babies are two years old or older with suitable intake of other foods as supplement. WHO encourages everyone to support all mothers to breastfeed at all time and all place, calling to everyone to create a society that supports and encourages breastfeeding.
Q: What are the benefits of breastfeeding for mothers?
- Helps the contraction of the uterus and reduces bleeding
- Lower the risk of breast cancer, severe depression and osteoporosis
- Improves bonding between mother and child
- More cost effective than formulated milk powder
- Oxytocin and prolactin relaxes mother as well as increases fertility
- Hormone production helps sleep
Q: What are the benefits of breastfeeding for baby?
- Helps the development of baby’s chin and jaw
- Reduces the risk of sudden infant death syndrome, type 1 diabetes, Crohn’s disease, ulcerative colitis, lymphoma, allergic diseases and gastrointestinal diseases
- Reduces the risk of acute and chronic diseases (including lower respiratory tract infections, ear infections, bacteremia, bacterial meningitis, botulism, urinary tract infections and necrotizing enterocolitis
- Strengthen the stability of cardiovascular and respiratory system
Problems Mothers Face After Giving Birth
Beware! Do not let your breasts to fall into sickness!
Residual milk left in mammary Xducts after baby’s weaning may cause the deterioration and aging of mammary ducts thus leading to mammary tissues losing rigour and opening up risk for diseases.
1 year
One year after weaning: failure in discharging residual breast milk will cause the breast milk to become spoiled.
Five years after weaning: the spoiled residual breast milk will turn into pus and gather in your breasts.
5 year
What is breast hyperplasia?
Breast hyperplasia is the abnormal growth of mammary skin cells and tissues, the structural deterioration of mammary duct and lobules as well as progressive growth of connective tissues. Breast hyperplasia is mainly caused by hormonal imbalance.
Who might encounter breast hyperplasia?
- Historical occurrence of cancer in family
- Higher rate of occurrence between 40 years old to 60 years old
- Condition of menstrual cycle: first menstrual period occurs before 11-13 years old, menstrual period still occurs beyond 55 years old
- Fertility situation: First childbirth occurs beyond 35 years old, never before breastfeeds
Historical occurrence of cancer in family
Historical occurrence in family of breasts cancer or contralateral breasts cancer especially if their mother or female siblings are breasts cancer patients may cause the rate of occurrence of breast hyperplasia to be two or three times higher than healthy women.
Higher rate of occurrence between 40 years old to 60 years old
The period between 40 years old and 60 years old for women is when the secretion of oestrogen in body is at its peak hence the rate of occurrence increases with age. Most gynecological disorders are partly caused by hormonal imbalance, overproduction of oestrogen and accumulation of metabolic waste products in the body.
Condition of menstrual cycle: first menstrual period occurs before 11-13 years old, menstrual period still occurs after 55 years old
Women with premature first occurrence of menstrual period and late menopause have higher level of oestrogen in the body thus leading to higher rate of occurrence of breast hyperplasia. Women with first menstrual period occurring between 11 years old to 13 years old may face risk of breast hyperplasia two or three times higher than women with with first menstrual period occurring at 17 years old. The risk of breast hyperplasia for women still experiencing menstrual period beyond 55 years old is three times higher than women who had their menopause at 45 years old or younger.
Fertility situation: first childbirth occurs beyond 35 years old, never before breastfeeds
Women who gave birth at later age or never gave birth and breastfeeds at all have higher risk of breast hyperplasia occurrence. Adult women’s natural hormonal production during pregnancy, childbirth and breastfeeding can prevent occurrence of breast hyperplasia effectively; unmarried women with light growth of mammary glands may find the growth situation of mammary glands slows down after internal hormonal production during pregnancy and breastfeeding.
- Bad dietary habits
Foods containing high level of calories, cholesterols, salt and other chemical compounds as well as high level of xanthines from coffee, cocoa and chocolate may stimulate excess production of oestrogen leading to breast hyperplasia. Meanwhile, for women who drink liquor 3-6 times per week, each time consuming 250ml of beer or 180ml of spirit, the rate of breasts cancer occurrence increases 30%-60%.
- Psychological factors
Women experiencing prolonged negative emotions such as anger, anxiety, nervousness, and apprehensiveness may suppress ovulation in ovaries thus leading to decrease of pregesterone and increase of oestrogen thus leading to breast hyperplasia.
The Voice of 75% women: There must be a reason for breast pain?
Breast pain is commonly referred to the swelling pain occurs in one or both breasts and sometimes spreads to armpit or upper arm approximately one week before menstruation.
85% of breast pain is not related to breast cancer. 60% of breast pain outpatient cases are associated with hormonal imbalance during menstrual cycle. In the case of breast cysts, the mammary duct becomes thickened due to unknown reason, resulting in mammary duct obstruction. Stimulation of estrogen produces addictive effect, intensifying the pain and leading to formation of lump. The breast pain will be more painful and last longer than that of the normal menstrual period. If breast pain is still present one week after the end of menstrual period, please be caution and seek immediate consultation with doctor.
What are the types of breast pain?
- Cyclical breast pain
The pain starts 3-5 days before menstrual period, affecting either one or both breasts and might radiate to armpit and upper arm. During menstrual cycle, ovaries secrete estrogen which affects the breast, hence causing the pain. The pain is accompanied by swollen breast nodules. After menstrual period, the female hormones will subside, breast tissue returns to normal and the pain will fade naturally. There is no need to take painkillers.
- Non-cyclical breast pain
Non-cyclical breast pain normally occurs in middle-age women. Cause of pain include wearing ill-fitted bras, excessive groping, suction and biting during sex, benign lump, taking estrogen, mammary gland inflammation (red, swelling, fever and pain), breast muscle strain or breast injury due to excessive exercise and pectoral major muscle pain at the breast area. Myocardial infarch, angina pectoris, mitral valve prolapse and other heart problems are often mistaken as breast pain. Sometimes it’s just stomachache but nerve conduction reflected it as breast pain. Some people suffer long-term flu and coughing, causing pleurisy but it’s thought to be breast problem.
- Breast pain caused by non-physiological factor
Besides cyclical breast pain and non-cyclical breast pain, sometimes breast pain maybe cause by costochondritis in unilateral breast, breast biopsy, neuralgia, muscle pain and others. It’s recommended to consult doctor immediately for detailed examination if there’s doubt.
- Breast pain in adolescents
It normally happens in girls between the ages of 9 and 13 as their breasts begin to develop, experiencing mild pain and gradually subsiding with breast maturation.
How to treat breast pain?
Medical history and physical examination are most important in diagnosing breast pain. After ruling out the possibility of breast cancer, more than 80% of patients don’t need treatment and only 15% of women need to be treated for breast pain as their daily routine are affected by the severe degree of pain.
The commonly used drug treatments are Evening Primrose oil, female hormone antagonist Tamoxifen, synthetic testosterone Danazole, oral analgesics, local injection of adrenal cortex hormones and others but these treatments must be used under the prescription of a doctor as well as under strict control and guidance. Avoid the usage of these treatments if possible.
Don’t be breast health illiterate, start loving your breast!
All adult women, childbearing or not, must visit breasts specialist clinic at least once a year for breasts check-up. It is also encouraged by specialists that women 45 years old and above to do mammogram check-up once a year.
Make it a habit to examine your own breasts once a month.
Here are the steps:
- Self-examination in front of mirror
Stand straight and let both of your arms rest on both sides. Observe the shape of your breasts. Is the usual rounded, curved contour of your breasts become uneven? Is there any small orange peel-like pits or a small depression? Is there any unusual fluid oozing out from your nipples when squeezed? If you observed any of the situation mentioned, please visit the hospital and seek medical treatment immediately.
- Self-examination while lying down
Lie flat on bed. With your nipples as the center, use your fingers to apply pressure and massage your breast by moving in circular clockwise motion. Be sure to apply the pressure evenly as you move, preferably to the point which your finger can feel rib-cage. If you discover any unusual nodules or lumps, please visit the hospital for further examination.
‘Blockage in Qi meridian and sickness arises from numbness hence massage to cure.’ – Inner Canon of the Yellow Emperor
There are 365 acupuncture points in total in our body in which 183 of them is distributed around our breast area. From the 12 meridians in our body, 9 of them pass through the breast area while 4 connect to the uterus.
70% of the bloods in our body pass through the four major lymphatic pathways in our chest thus meaning that our breast area determines 70% of our health.
Using Breast Beauty Healthcare Instrument for breast care and exercise can stretch and massage acupuncture points related to growth of breasts as well as improving the circulation of Qi meridian, nourishing your breasts with nutrients not to mention improving blood and lymph circulation.
Take special care of breast during daily shower. Doctor recommends women to use special bath brush in cleaning nipple and mammary areola. This is very important to women who have congenital inverted nipple. Use body brush to perform rotating massage around the breast centering on the nipple. Not only can stimulate blood circulation, but it also gently removes the upper layer of dead skin. Alternating hot and cold water while washing breast can improve blood circulation at breast. It also helps to maintain breast elasticity and firmness.