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Female Breasts and Sexual Attraction
The male obsession with female breasts is a fairly recent phenomenon from a historical viewpoint. In all types of ancient art medium, the female breast was usually exposed. Even in the Christian realm, paintings, sculptures, and drawings commonly and frequently depicted females with one or more uncovered breasts. The Sistine Chapel is adorned with female breasts and ancient artifacts depicting nudity seem to have far greater shock value in modern times than the artists would have believed possible in their time period. The first well-known written work on human sexuality that involved reference to breasts occurred during the 2nd century BC with the advent of the Karma Sutra. In Ancient Egypt, women accented their breasts with primitive cosmetics and exotic scents. However, body painting began much earlier with primitive man and female breasts received far less focus than facial features. In truth, there are no ancient social or cultural precedents to explain the current belief that female breasts are sexual magnets for males. Female breasts and sexuality did not become strongly connected until the repressive Victorian age when women were expected to cover more of their bodies. Strangely, during this same era, the female breast reached a zenith of sorts, as women's clothing was deliberately and provocatively designed to emphasize, enlarge, and expose as much of the female breast as possible without showing the nipples. Thereafter in western societies, the female breast continued its onward march towards becoming a social icon and sexual projectile.
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Looking Young and Firm
"The Eternal Quest for Youth"
Finally, the entire media industry also plays a large role in shaping attitudes about our worth in society. The current trend is to emphasize the superiority of youth: looking young, feeling young, acting young, and being young. Of course, this is maddeningly frustrating to everyone over the age of thirty because everyone who lives long enough is eventually going to get old. The young may not have as much experience or money, but they have lots of energy and vitality; and most importantly, they look good. The older population may have more knowledge, more experience and even more money, but are still frequently ignored by policy makers and advertising media .
"Looking Sexy"
The medical profession benefits too, especially the various divisions of plastic surgery. Despite the risks and costs involved, over a million women a year have breast implants and the majority of those are elective. Furthermore, most of those involve implants to achieve larger breasts. Female breast shape and size peaks by the age of 18 and it is all downhill shortly thereafter.
Many women choose to do nothing about their breasts. Most women probably should not do anything drastic with their breasts. Large numbers of women who have breast surgery do not have excessively small breasts; they just want larger ones. For the majority of women who would simply like to enhance their breast size and youthful look, without totally restructuring the entire breast by placing foreign objects inside their body.
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REAST CARE
A buxom and full breast line is a symbol of feminine beauty. A female becomes aware of the beauty of her breasts as soon as she steps out of her adolescence and attains youth. Although shapely breasts are the gift of nature their maintenance is in your own hands. Timely care since early adolescence when a women is in her formative years can help in keeping the breast line attractive.
Actually, the essence of a beautiful and healthy bosom is firm healthy breasts. Do not neglect your breasts because regular care today can vastly improve the appearance of your breasts tomorrow. Examine them regularly for lumps and bumps, as this will enable you to detect any problems early and avoid complications later.
A girl gets rapid body changes between twelve and fourteen years of age when breasts start showing. Between fourteen to eighteen they develop fully. However some times growth is stunted due to hormonal imbalance congenital defects or deficiency of nourishing diet. Use of shapely and tight brassieres since developmental years are advisable to prevent sagging in later years.
Breasts are basically made up of cells, gland tissue, milk ducts, fibrous tissue and fat. There are no muscles in the breast tissue the breast would benefit greatly from a good posture and regular exercise. And reasonable support.
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BREASTS SAG WITHOUT BRAS?
Actually your breast will eventually sag regardless of whether or not you have worn a bra in the past. This sagging is due to the slackening of the supporting muscles. Going braless can somewhat hasten this process where as a well fitting bra will at least delay it for a little while. Sagging is more pronounced if you have large heavy breasts. If you breasts are small you can probably get away even by not wearing a bra. Another good reason for wearing a bra is that provided it is well fitting it can effectively disguise the fact that breasts may have lost shape. Some wear a good supporting bra during vigorous exercises like running & jogging and also during pregnancy.
Bras should not be tight, it may be one of the causes of cancer eventually those with small breasts use heavy padded (with synthetic or nylon) without realizing that the thick synthetic or nylon padded, heat the glands and may eventually result in cancerous growth. It is essential to remove bras at night.
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SAGGING OF BREASTS:
Breasts start sagging and loosing their tautness after delivery or during long illness. During pregnancy and also during the period of breast feeding the breasts become larger. Irregular menstruation is also a cause for the sagging of the breasts. As the over lying skin is stretched beyond a limit the elastic fibers in the skin tear. Red irregular marks then show up on the skin's surface. These marks are worse the some women because the elasticity of the skin varies from person to person. In many women breasts do return to something close to their previous shape and size, but in some the breasts become more slack and pendulous after is an individual variation.
There are one or two things you can do to offset this tendency of sagging of your breasts during pregnancy; give your breasts maximum support with a good bra wearing it day and night and do find a few minutes everyday to exercise your breasts muscles and pep you up too.
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FIRMING UP THE BREASTS:
Breasts contain no muscles but only fat cells, milk-ducts and glands held together in a web of soft connective tissue so by exercising you cannot increase your bust size. Neither wills exercising directly reduces a heavy bust. This is especially true if your breasts are heavy if however you are over weight. A weight reducing diet combined with regular exercises will help you to reduce your weight as well as you bust size. Exercising however has several other advantages as well; it tones up the muscles on which the breast tissue lies. So if your bust-line measures less than what you would like then exercises would give you backup chest line firmer and a more prominent thus making your bust appear larger. Similarly if a heavy bust is your problem you would lose some of the droop (which can spoil your shape) and gain a firmer contour though there would be no loss of inches. Apart from the exercises, which we have already, mentioned swimming is a superb exercise for bust shape. It exercises the breast muscles considerably against resistance of the water and this really can do wonders to your shape. When breasts start sagging and loosing at pregnancy or illness or irregular menstruation the women require a balanced diet. Inclusion of protein, carbohydrates, fats, vitamins, calcium, salts, and minerals in sufficient quantities is essential. Breast requires maximum attention after delivery. Since it is not advisable to do exercise one should start taking light ones like palm pressing. Kneel down and press your palms in 'Namaskar' (Indian greeting) pose in the center of chest so that the tissues around the breasts are under full pressure exhale slowly and release the pressure. Repeat exercise can done thus: spread both hands and place palms on a wall in front of you. Press your palms and you will feel pressure on your veins and tissues with the result that they will stretch. Likewise breast-feeding mothers also have take extra care. Breasts sag if the infant is suckled while sitting or reclining in a faulty posture. Sucking with sitting position will be with the child in lap and your hand under its head so as to lift it and keep its head steady. Press nipples immediately after suckling and remove the remaining milk with a couple of jerks. This gives lightness and freshness to the breasts. Bathe the breasts with hot and cold water simultaneously to ensure rapid blood circulation. Sprinkle hot water and then cold four of five times alternately.
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An easy exercise for study breasts is as follows:
stand straight with arms dangling on your sides. Raise each arm above head and turn round alternately. Repeat ten to fifteen times. Some have under developed breasts while some have too large breasts. Many married women have a peculiar problem with one breast being smaller than the other. It is because of suckling the child more on one side than the other. Even some unmarried women develop this trouble. However this is not a matter of concern if you have smaller breasts massage them without nourishing oils & creams. You can also take some useful exercises. One of these is as follows: the arm on the side of small breast should be spread in front and then taken up. Move it round ten or fifteen times first clockwise then anti clockwise.
Some herbal supplements are very safe to make breasts larger.
In yoga therapy "Bhujangasana" & Pawanmuktasan is recommended as useful for a proper breast development. Lie down on stomach place palms on the ground in front of the body so that the muscles are stretched.
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BREAST FEEDING
Breast normally inactive gland, which after a birth begins to function and produce milk (lactation). Sometimes perseverance is needed before breast-feeding is established, and a mother should try because breast milk is best to the infant. It contains valuable substances for warding off infection, which can not be replaced artificially. Where there is a family history of allergy (asthma & eczema) breast-feeding may protect the baby against later allergic illness. It should be continued for as long as possible, perhaps up to nine months, although of course other solids may be introduced at four to six months. Some times during lactation germs enter the breast which becomes painful and inflamed, and a breast abscess may develop. This is usually preceded by a sore, cracked nipple. Careful after washing with plain water may prevent this condition. But if it does not heal then it is better to treat with herbal medications, than allopathic medicines, because the side effects of modern medicine will affect the breast health. Some time it will affect the breast feeding child. Herbals are the best option to the treatment of breasts at any conditions, since they do not have any side or negative effects on your health. If an abscess does develop, hot poultices may be applied as an emergency, but urgent medical advice is required.
ABSCESS:
A collection of pus when germs enter the body there is a fight between them and the body's defenses, and pus is usually formed. It contains dead germs, dead blood cells and fluid which has poured into the affected area. Most abscesses are near the surface, due to germs invading the skin and the body's defenses, and pus is usually formed. Most abscesses are near the surface, due to germs invading the skin and are usually called boils or carbuncles. Sometimes abscesses form internally following various diseases, for instance in the lung after pneumonia. Ayurveda helps beauty conscious mothers to keep their breasts healthy, firm & in size. So breast-feeding mothers do not worry! Continue to feed their children.
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BREAST FIRMING & ENLARGEMENT
Genetically every woman's body has a predetermined breast size. Most women don’t get full potential breast growth during puberty because of a number of factors, which may have occurred during that time and which may have affected her hormone levels and thus her breast development. These factors can be bad dieting habits, shortage of minerals and vitamins, high levels of stress, and lack of exercise or over exercise. Hormone imbalance has been found to be a leading cause to poor breast development during puberty. Furthermore, later in life due to age or childbirth a fluctuation of female hormones can perpetuate problems such as sagging and shrinking of a woman’s breasts. During childhood, estrogens are secreted in small quantities. Following puberty however, the quantity of estrogens secreted under the influence of the pituitary hormones (FHS, LH) increases some 20 fold or more. At this time sexual organs change from those of a child to that of an adult. The external genitalia enlarge. Estrogens effect on the breast causes fat deposition, development of the stromal tissues of the breast and growth of an extensive ductile system. Along with estrogen, progesterone and prolactin are secreted in higher quantities from the ovaries after puberty. These two hormones are responsible for growth of the lobules and alveoli of the breast determining growth and function of these structures. In summary, the estrogens initiate growth of the breast and are responsible for the characteristic external appearance of the mature female breast but do not complete converting the breasts into milk producing organs. Progesterone promotes development of the lobules and alveoli of the breasts causing the alveolar cells to proliferate to enlarge and to become secretory in nature. However, progesterone does not cause the alveoli to secrete milk unless stimulated by prolactin from the pituitary. Progesterone cause the breasts to swell partially due to changes in the lobules and alveoli, but also partly from increased fluid retention in sub-cutaneous tissues. In females where the ovaries don't produce sufficient amounts of estrogen and progesterone under developed breasts may occur. As females age, the ovaries slowly begin to produce less hormones, resulting in sagging smaller breasts. Scientific evidence shows that additional estrogen and progesterone may enhance breast growth. Following herbs are traditionally used for natural, side-effect-free female breast firming, enlargement, hormonal balancing and related disorders.
Fenugreek
minimizes symptoms of menopause, relieves constipation, controls diabetes, reduces cholesterol, soothes sore throat pain and coughs, eases minor indigestion, relieves diarrhea, increases breast size and milk production in nursing mothers. From ancient times through the late 19th century, fenugreek played a major role in herbal healing. Then it fell by the wayside. Now things are once again looking up for the herb whose taste is a combination of celery and maple syrup. Modern scientific research has found that fenugreek can help reduce cholesterol levels, control diabetes and minimize the symptoms of menopause.
Saw Palmetto
Saw palmetto is a low-growing palm, native to the West Indies and the Atlantic coast from South Carolina to Florida, whose berries have been cherished by herbalists and natural medicine practitioners for years. Saw palmetto is now a popular and effective treatment for prostate enlargement in men but has its origins in natural medicine for natural breast enlargement, and is still recommended today by naturopathic physicians for increasing breast size. It is also used as an aphrodisiac, for the treatment of impotence in men, and for inhibited sexual desire in women. In one of its more exotic uses, saw palmetto has been employed as a sexual stimulant ingredient in love potions. Saw palmetto has been used for centuries. Native Americans, dating back to pre-Mayan civilizations, used the berries for food and medicine and particularly for breast disorders in women. Early American botanists noted that animals who were fed with these berries grew sleek and robust, experienced restored sexual vigor and improved muscle tone. Saw palmetto berry also tones the urethra, and it may be used to uphold the healthy function of the thyroid gland and urinary system. This remarkable herb has no side effects or drug interactions. It's breast enhancement effects stem from phyto-nutrients that stimulate breast tissue, increasing health and size.
Fennel
Fennel has been used for centuries in breast enhancement and to promote milk production in new mothers. The herb's history is similar to the story of fenugreek above. It is second only to Fenugreek in estrogenic compounds. Fennel is also used to treat amenorrhea (lack of period), angina, asthma, heartburn, high blood pressure and to increase sexual desire in women. It is rich in the phyto nutrients that increase breast size and is a great addition to the program.
Dong Quai
Dong Quai is an aromatic herb that grows in China, Korea, and Japan. The reputation of Don Quai is second only to Ginseng and is considered the ultimate, all-purpose woman's tonic herb. It is used for almost every gynecological complaint from regulating the menstrual cycle to treating menopausal symptoms caused by hormonal changes. Dong Quai Extract is the supreme female tonic in traditional Chinese medicine. It has been used successfully to alleviate PMS and menopausal symptoms by helping to normalize hormone levels. Chinese herbalists prescribe Dong Quai in combination with other herbs to ease menstrual cramps. Dong Quai contains at least six different compounds, known as coumarins, which are thought to help relieve cramping and regulate blood flow. In addition, the root is rich in vitamin B- 12, which plays a role in the production of new blood cells. Scientists believe that one unique mechanism of action of Dong Quai is to promote natural progesterone synthesis, a key component for breast enlargement. Dong Quai contains highly active phytoestrogens and is believed to increase metabolism within the uterus and ovaries. Dong Quai has also been credited with immune enhancing, and anti-tumor activity.
Damiana
Damiana extracts have been shown, in the test tube, to weakly bind to progesterone receptors. This is key for breast enlargement. Almost all cultural traditions in the world have favorite herbs that have the reputation of increasing libido and of reversing impotence. For one of them, Damiana, such a reputation was even carried into its botanical name, Turnera aphrodisiaca. Damiana is an excellent strengthening remedy for the nervous system. It has an ancient reputation as an aphrodisiac. While this may or may not be true, it has a definite tonic action on the central nervous and the hormonal system creating the environment for breast enlargement.
Blessed Thistle
Blessed Thistle is a plant found primarily in Asia and Europe. In Europe, Blessed Thistle is regarded as an excellent appetite stimulant, and is used in the manufacture of "bitters" to be taken before meals to stimulate stomach and intestinal activity, and aid in digestion and circulation. It is also used in the treatment of constipation and flatulence and reduces bloating. It is considered an excellent heart tonic and blood purifier, allowing the breast enlargement herbs to work more effectively. The flowers of the Blessed Thistle are commonly brewed to make a slightly bitter, and sweet tea that has a mild diuretic activity. Blessed Thistle tea is used by contemporary herbalists for the treatment of a variety of liver problems, such as jaundice and hepatitis. Because painful menstruation can involve the liver, Blessed Thistle is a common component of herbal formulas used to relieve menstrual symptoms. This plant has been used by herbalists to increase the flow of milk in breast feeding. Named after ancient beliefs that the
plant possessed supernatural qualities, Blessed Thistle has been used primarily as a female tonic to support the reproductive system. Blessed Thistle is frequently used to regulate the hormone balance in women and alleviate painful menstrual cramps. It has also been used to increase and enrich the milk of nursing women. Blessed thistle is a common component of herbal formulas used to relieve menstrual symptoms and should be included as a catalyst for breast enlargement.
Black Cohosh
Long used by herbal practitioners to treat asthma and colds, black cohosh is also used for nervousness, for menstrual pains, and as an adjuvant to the child birth process.
Dandelion Root
Used as a general tonic, and has been used to improve breast tonicity after childbirth.
Red Raspberry
Commonly used during pregnancy to strengthen the tone and tissue of the womb, some believe red raspberry can help strengthen and tone other female specific tissue as well such as breast tissues.
Nigella Sativa
has been used for thousands of years in the middle east for allergies, asthma, and for treating immune disorders. Recent research has shown that Nigella Sativa increases the number of mammary cells in laboratory animals. Humans tend to react similarily to compounds with mammary effects. Great research has been done on Nigella Sativa in regards to it's anti-cancer properties, especially breast cancer with promising results.
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