Recorded in front of a live audience, this podcast explores breast health and the impact of underwire bras on lymph flow. It emphasizes the importance of shoulder mobility and introduces 'The Ball Show' episode.
Breasts should experience their own weight and move naturally with the body during activities, emphasizing the importance of considering the overall environment and lifestyle when discussing breast health.
Wearing bras, especially underwire bras, can limit ribcage motion, affect lymphatic flow, and deprive breasts of natural movement and loads, highlighting the need to prioritize comfort and consider transitioning gradually if going braless.
Deep dives
The natural movement patterns for breasts and the loads they are designed to handle
The podcast explores the natural movement patterns and loads that breasts are designed to handle. It emphasizes that breasts should experience their own weight and should move naturally with the body during activities. The podcast also mentions that the musculature underneath the breasts plays a role in their movement and support. Additionally, it touches on breastfeeding and the natural loads and movements associated with it.
Unnatural loads placed on breasts in modern lifestyles
The podcast discusses the unnatural loads placed on breasts due to modern lifestyles. It mentions the impact of wearing bras, particularly underwire bras, and how they can limit ribcage motion and affect lymphatic flow. It also touches on the lack of arm movement and temperature control in modern environments, which can deprive breasts of natural movement and loads. The podcast highlights the importance of considering the overall environment and lifestyle when discussing breast health.
The impact of bra choices on breast health
The podcast delves into the impact of different bra choices on breast health. It talks about the benefits and potential drawbacks of wearing bras and underwire bras specifically. It suggests that comfort should be a priority when choosing a bra and recommends transitioning gradually if considering going braless. The podcast also emphasizes the importance of improving shoulder girdle mechanics and overall upper body strength to support breast health.
Practical tips for improving breast health
The podcast provides practical tips for improving breast health. It suggests simple exercises to increase shoulder girdle movement and improve the strength of supporting muscles. One example is the stretch where you hold your hands behind your back and let your arms fall over your head. The podcast encourages listeners to prioritize breast health by incorporating small changes in their daily routines and considers the overall well-being of the whole body.
Recorded in Ventura in front of a live audience, this episode tackles breast health--it involves more than you'd think--and involves lots of hand motions (which you can't see, sadly) and will possibly change the way you see how truly involved "the girls" are in your overall health and movement needs. Forgive the ambient noises--this was done on an iPad propped up on foam yoga blocks. That's how we roll. Rugged, Baby...
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