Chinese Medicine for PMS
ByGabe Mirkin, M.D.
Many women have resigned themselves to the
monthly emotional and physical roller coaster
that their menstrual period brings. Psychological
symptoms include weepiness, moodswings, irritability,
anger, and depression. Physical symptoms can
include bloating, cramping, backaches, breast
tenderness, food cravings, headaches, acne,
and digestive problems.
A breast is made up of skin on the
outside, fat underneath and muscles under
that. Breasts are held in place by skin
and small ligaments that go from the skin
to muscles underneath the breasts. The
intermittent stretching that occurs during
exercise does not stretch out the skin
or ligaments.
Since breasts is composed mostly of fat,
when a woman exercises, she loses fat
from her breast as well as the rest of
her body, so they become smaller and may
appear to sag. Sagging is determined to
some degree by heredity. All women develop
some sagging as they age and those with
the largest breasts are the ones who are
most likely to develop sagging.
Most women with small breasts prefer
not to wear bras when they exercise. However,
some women with large breasts may need
them to feel more comfortable. If a woman
wants to wear a bra, she should choose
one that is loose enough to let her breathe
comfortably, and tight enough to keep
the breasts from bouncing and the bra
from riding up or twisting during exercise.
Sports bras are designed specifically
to hold the breasts firmly against the
chest without binding. Many runners, dancers
and others who bounce a lot during their
exercise will find sports bras most comfortable.
Bras with underwires often give good support,
but the bra should not have bones or wires
that dig into the body or seams or hooks
that rub against the skin.
Since women don't need to wear a bra
during exercise, they should wear them
only if they want to.
Dr. Gabe Mirkin has been a radio talk
show host for 25 years and practicing
physician for more than 40 years; he is
board certified in four specialties, including
sports medicine. Read or listen to hundreds
of his fitness and health reports at http://www.DrMirkin.com
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