Health: Bras and Cancer

Here is a VERY interesting article from healthextremist.com. This is an eye-opener. I know that for modesty's sake it would be extremely hard to not wear one. However, when you are in the privacy of your home, you may want to consider not wearing a bra.  

How Bras Can Cause Breast Cancer

Bras are designed to alter breast shape, they apply constant pressure to the soft breast tissue and result in compressing and constricting lymphatic vessels. You can observe evidence of constriction from the red marks and indentations in the skin caused by the bra.
Research shows that wearing a bra regularly can increase your risk of developing breast cancer. Bras prevent lymph drainage and circulation. Both the lymphatic and circulatory systems provide vital nutrients and allow for the elimination of toxins. This lack of nutrients or the excess in toxins can lead to the development of cancer.
The lymphatic’s systems role is to flush out toxins and debris from the tissues. An impairment of the lymphatic system’s flow can lead to the toxification of the breast tissue.


Additionally, wearing a bra also increases the hormone prolactin. An increase in prolactin results in decreased breast tissue circulation. The lack of circulation prevents the body from removing fluids trapped in the lymph nodes and glands. According to Sydney Ross Singer, author of “Dressed to Kill” this creates a perfect breeding ground for cancer, infections, and other problems.
Data also indicates that the higher clothing pressures is exerted by a bra the more significant negative impact there is on the autonomic nervous system activity.

Did you know that the correlation between wearing a bra and breast cancer is four times greater than the correlation between lung cancer and smoking. SCARY

Research Shows Bras Cause Breast Cancer

According to a study published in the European Journal of Cancer, premenopausal women who do not wear bras are less than half as likely to get breast cancer that those who regularly wear a bra.
Researcher David Moth found that even wearing the lightest bras place pressure on the lymphatic system.
Additionally, it was discovered that regular bra wearing decreases the production of melatonin. Melatonin is a potent natural antioxidant and the hormone that is responsible for regulating sleep, boosting the immune system and, and can fight aging. Melatonin is essential for the body to fight cancer (Chronobiology International,2000).
Medical anthropologist Sidney Singer found that women in Fiji who wore bras had the same rate of breast cancer as American women. Those who did not wear bras had no breast cancer!

1. Women wearing a bra 24 hours a day had a 3 in 4 chance of developing breast cancer.

2. Women wearing their bras 12 hours a day, but not to bed, had a 1 in 7 chance of developing breast cancer.

3. Women wearing bras less than 12 hours a day had a 1 in 152 chance of developing breast cancer.

4. Those who rarely or never wore a bra virtually never developed breast cancer

Interestingly, when you look at the worldwide statistics on breast cancer, it appears that the incidence is only significantly higher in cultures where bras are worn.
According to Andreas Moritz a very small proportion of men do develop breast cancer and it is exactly the same amount as women who go braless!

Researches looking at indigenous populations of New Zealand and Australia found that those who were fully integrated into western society had the same chances of developing breast cancer. In contrast, the aboriginals of Australia who did not integrate into regular western society and do not regularly wear bras, and have practically no breast cancer.
Lastly, Japanese, Fijians, and many women from other cultures were found to have a significantly higher chance of developing breast cancer when they began wearing bras.

What is the Alternative to a Bra?

1.-The best option is to not wear a bra as often as possible. At least do not wear one to bed! Also, avoid push-up bras which are noted to be the worst due to the amount of constriction they cause.
2.-Wear a loose layer underneath instead of a bra, such as a camisole.
3.-Wear a VERY loose fitting bra made from silk or organic cotton.

Won’t My Breasts Sag? No, actually they will sag less!

A study from Japan examined the effect of wearing a bra vs. not wearing a bra on sagging. They found that wearing a bra increased breast sagging!
How could that be possible? It goes against everything you’ve ever been told about bras! Well it is true!
Researchers stated that wearing well-fitted bras for a long time, caused women’s breasts to “hang down more”. They also compared wearing a bra to be similarly detrimental as foot binding is for your feet.

So there you have it. Do some research on your own as well. If nothing else, take off your bra before you go to bed. 
Thanks, Mom, for this article. - rejoicinginthepresent

Health: Vick's VapoRub

My Dad sent me this article and I thought I would share it with you.

When Baby A was sick over the Christmas holiday, we tried Vicks and it seemed to help but we never put it on his feet. 

I am DEFINITELY going to try this the next time he is not feeling well. I hope this can help another mom out there. If you do try it, leave a comment and tell us how it went.

During a lecture on Essential Oils, they told us how the foot soles can absorb oils. Their example: Put garlic on your feet and within 20 minutes you can 'taste' it.

Some of us have used Vicks VapoRub for years for everything from chapped lips to sore toes and many body parts in between. But I've never heard of this. And don't laugh, it works 100% of the time, although the scientists who discovered it aren't sure why. To stop night time coughing in a child (or adult as we found out personally), put Vicks VapoRub generously on the soles of your feet, cover with socks, and the heavy, deep coughing will stop in about 5 minutes and stay stopped for many, many hours of relief. Works 100% of the time and is more effective in children than even very strong prescription cough medicines. In addition it is extremely soothing and comforting and they will sleep soundly.Just happened to tune in A.M. Radio and picked up this guy talking about why cough medicines in kids often do more harm than good, due to the chemicals in them.  This method of using Vicks VapoRub on the soles of the feet was found to be more effective than prescribed medicines for children at bed time. In addition it seems to have a soothing and calming effect on sick children who then went on to sleep soundly.

My wife tried it on herself when she had a very deep constant and persistent cough a few weeks ago and it worked 100%! She said that it felt like a warm blanket had enveloped her, coughing stopped in a few minutes. So she went from; every few seconds uncontrollable coughing, she slept cough-free for hours every night she used it.

If you have grandchildren, pass this on. If you end up sick, try it yourself and you will be amazed at how it works.DON'T SHUN THIS ONE ... TRY IT THE NEXT TIME YOU GET A BAD COLD. WHAT HAVE YOU GOT TO LOSE ~ ONLY YOUR COUGH ...

Around the House - Cleaning Silver

Recently I went through all my china. We were having a little girls' tea party and so I was trying to get it ready. I came upon this tea set. I had inherited it from my grandma. She had received it from my grandfather on their 25th wedding anniversary. So it's a very special piece.   Due to the fact that it's REAL silver AND it had been sitting in a box for LONG TIME it was tarnished.
I had heard that you could polish your silver rings with tooth paste and I had tried it once, and it worked. SO I decided to give it a try on the tea set and VOILA. IT WORKED

What you need...
1. Old Toothbrush or brush
2. A Rag
3. Tooth Paste
4. Water and soap to wash and rinse the toothpaste off




What you do...
1. Apply a "glob" of toothpaste on the silver piece.
2. Use the brush to spread and scrub the vessel
3. Once you feel you have scrubbed the whole piece, rinse it with soap and water.
4. Repeat and do this as many times as you need to make your vessel sparkle!

- Rejoicing in the present

The Glass that Doesn't Lie

Ladies, what would we do without a mirror? We use it everyday, many times a day. We use it to check to make sure our hair is right, our makeup is perfect, our clothes are matching and not wrinkly. Sometimes we frown at it, because we just can't get it right. Other times we smile because we feel we are successful.


There is a another mirror that we should be checking everyday. That mirror is the Word of God. We should be checking to make sure that we match up to what God tells us we should be. This mirror does not lie. It shows us for who we are but it also helps us to fix that "strand that is out of place." It helps us to wipe away that mistake we made. It helps us to line up with Jesus.

 But we all, with open face beholding as in a glass the glory of the Lord, are changed into the same image from glory to glory, even as by the Spirit of the Lord. -2 Cor. 3:18 Have you looked in the mirror today?

Baby Teeth

My poor baby A is getting his "toofees" in. In fact he got his 3rd on Monday, 4th on Tuesday and 5th on Wednesday. He has been in a lot of pain. :-( I was on pinterest tonight, saw this chart, and thought I would share it with you all. Hope it helps a fellow baby-teething mom.  -Rejoicing in the Present

Cooking W/ Brandy - Pulled Pork

Pulled pork is many a man's favorite, including Joy's husband. This is always great served on Texas toast along side baked beans and potato salad.

What you need:
1. 3lbs of pork roast
2. 1/2 cup of ginger ale
3. 1/2 small onion
4. 1 bottle of your favorite BBQ sauce (We love Baby Ray's)

What you do:
1. Place the roast, onion, and ginger ale in crockpot.
2. Cook on low for 6 hours.
3. Drain and shred roast.
4. Mix shredded roast and BBQ sauce in crockpot and allow it to warm for approximately 15 minutes.

Enjoy - Brandy O.

Cooking W/ Brandy - Crockpot Savory Pork and Pasta

Here is a yummy recipe that thinks outside of the normal "roast" crockpot recipe.

What you need...
1. Boneless Pork Chops
2. 1 box of penne pasta
3. 1 can of cream of mushroom
4. 1 can of rotel
5. 8oz sour cream
6. 1 Can of sliced mushrooms
7. Salt and Pepper to taste

What you do...
1. Lightly spray crockpot
2. Layer: Pork Chops, Sliced Mushrooms, Rotel, then Cream of Mushroom and salt and pepper to taste.
3. Cook on low for 6 to 8 hours.
4. When pork chops are fully cooked, boil penne pasta according to package directions
5. Remove pork chops and keep warm
6. Add sour cream to remaining juices in crockpot and allow to cook for 10 minutes
7. Add penne pasta and stir.
8. Serve pork chops on top of pasta.

ENJOY- Brandy O.