How To Check For Breast Cancer The Natural Way
July 10, 2009
Breast cancer can be detected at an early stage. However this is possible only when any woman above the age of 35 makes it a habit to make a self examination of the breast. It is in the interest of all woman to check for breast cancer symptoms in the natural way and save oneself of embarrassment, surgery and loss of self-esteem.
One way to check for breast cancer symptoms is done while one is lying down. One should first take a pillow and place it under the left shoulder first so as to elevate the position and also flatten the breasts. Then the right hand can ascertain for lumps by placing the left arm first under the head and then under each armpit. Repeat the procedure with the left hand and the right hand under the head and armpits.
To check for breast cancer in the natural way involves making rotatory motions with the flat pads of one’s hand. One should palpate the breasts moving from the rim of the breasts to the nipple portion and also at the armpits and check for those knots, lumps, thickening and swellings.
One could also check for breast cancer symptoms while one is enjoying a shower. When one applies soap on the skin it makes it much easier to feel the lumps. When one does this one should place one’s hand overhead and examine with the opposite side. This procedure should be carried on for both breasts. Those with heavy and large breasts can support each breast by turn with one hand and examine with the other hand.
Breasts can be checked for breast cancers even by standing before the mirror in one’s bathroom and examining oneself. It should first be done in a relaxed manner by checking for swellings, dimplings, bulges, retractions, skin irritations, sores and changes in nipples color, texture and orientation. This checking can be done with hands raised and relaxed at the sides.
The procedure for checking breasts for breast cancer can be continued before the mirror by contracting the chest muscles too. This check can be carried on by clasping one’s hand in front of one’s forehead and squeezing the palms together. Then the palms can be placed flat by the sides of the hips and pressed downwards. One is sure t highlight bulges, that signal the growth or formation of tumors.
Besides, bending frontwards from the hips with hands resting on the knees in front of the mirror could also help to point out irregularities and abnormal variations in one’s breasts. However, besides checking for breast cancer in the natural way it is best to go in for periodic professional breast checking atleast once in six months to rule out symptoms of acquiring or having breast cancer.
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