S1 Ep 8: Lymphatic Breast Care 101 with Abbey Joy Healing

Welcome to the 8th episode of the bitter truth podcast!I was so happy to chat today about a topic that is incredibly near and dear to my heart: breast health and how you can tend to your breast space at home! This is a topic many of us were never taught about and is essential for our overall health. In this episode I share some of the basics of lymphatic self-massage, as well as food and herbs that can support your hormonal, liver, and lymphatic health. For more information about my business Abbey Joy Healing and to book a reproductive care session for breast health, you can visit my website www.abbeyjoyhealing.comBitter of the Day: Vitex/Chaste Tree* Helps to regulate hormones in our bodies* Can increase progesterone levels over time* Try taking for three months to regulate female reproductive hormones during reproductive yearsThe seven tissues in Ayurveda: Lymph, Blood, Muscle, Skin, Bones, Nerves, ReproductiveListen to the Podcast Episode with DeAnna BatdorffLiver support herbs: Dandelion, Burdock, Turmeric, Milk Thistle, Artichoke, Vitexdhyana Essentials Practitioner Referrals listMore about the Lymph:* Our body’s immune system* All of the lymph flows through the subclavian drain (underneath the collarbone) back to the heart* Almost half of our lymph nodes are in the gut (especially the small intestines)How to move the lymph:* Movement: Walking, dancing, laughter, breathing, jumping on a rebounder* Self Massage* Support liver detox: eat bitters every day (turmeric, dandelion greens, grapefruit* Neti Pot, Dry Brushing, Gua Sha* Poop 1-2x per day to detox: Flax, fiber, beans, magnesium glycinateHow to care for the breast/chest space:* Listen to the emotions that are connected to your breast/chest and heart space* Consider your relationship to nourishment* Feel your breast/chest every day* Get a gua sha for self massage* Castor oil on the breasts with a warm compress or hot water bottle - very anti-inflammatory and detoxifying* Add a few drops of Frankincense Essential oil to your massage oil of choice for breast cysts or inflammation* Decrease inflammatory foods: chocolate, nuts, red wine, gluten, processed sugar, alcohol, conventionally raised meats* Avoid antiperspirant deodorant* Spend time bra-less* Dental health is key! Floss, brush & care for your teeth! More info from Gaye Mason Walden of Holistic Breast HealthFoods for Breast Health:* Eat lots of fiber for hormone detox: cruciferous veggies* Essential Fatty Acids: Flax, Chia, Sardines, Mussels, Oysters* Seaweeds for Iodine* Sweet Potatoes for progesteroneFlow for self breast/chest massage:* Start beneath the clavicle and upper chest* Massage the armpits* Massage the outside of the breast* Make circular motions with your hands underneath the breast and up the sternum* Massage along the top of the breasts/chest* Work your hands closer to the center/the nipple* Take extra time underneath the breast if you have matted lymph due to wearing brasAs always, thank you to the amazing Curtis James of @muunjuun for making the very groovy, very fun intro and outro beats! Get full access to Abbey Joy Healing Newsletter at abbeyjoyhealing.substack.com/subscribe