Massage Your Breasts

This is your reminder to massage your breasts today, and every day! Here's why:

• massage around the breasts and armpits encourages lymph drainage, supports immunity, and reduces stagnation which could contribute to cancer.

• while the cultural norm involves reliance on regularly scheduled mammograms and systemic healthcare to manage our breast health for us, daily self massage puts early detection in our own hands. We can become familiar with the terrain of our mammary glands, so we're able to detect any lumps or changes as soon as they arise.

• breast massage feels good! Cancer detection and prevention becomes a pleasurable act of self-love and self-care.⠀⠀⠀

• according to herbalist Susun Weed (we have a copy of her book, "Breast Cancer? Breast Health! The Wise Woman Way" in our herb shop if you want to stop by for a read), breast massage with herbal oils can "prevent and reverse cysts, dissolve troublesome lumps, and repair abnormal cells. Breast skin is thin and absorbent, and breast tissue contains a great deal of fat, which readily absorbs infused herbal oils."

Herbs in the shop that support the lymphatic system and breast health:

• Nourish Tea

• Mama’s Golden Ghee