Q: I read that Bra's can cause breast cancer, surely this is not true?  

A: Actually, there is some fairly compelling research which does suggest that restricting the flow of Lymph fluid around the breasts (as caused by wearing a bra many hours a day for years on end), can cause the onset of breast disease or even breast cancer. Don't let this worry you however, the simple answer is to get out of your bra when ever possible, i.e. evenings, weekends when on free-time, holidays, etc.

The group of women found to be most highly at risk were those who wore their bras for over 12 hours a day or who additionally wore a bra to bed!

OK, what is Lymph Fluid then?

Basically, the Lymph system works 'twenty four seven' removing toxins from your body which would otherwise be stored in body tissues, eventually causing problems. If the lymph fluid and glands are restricted they are not going to be able to do their job properly.

Unlike your Blood, Lymph fluid relies on the free movement of your body to circulate as their is no pump or 'heart' to pump it around.