BREAST CANCER PREVENTION // 17 Easy Tips to Live a Little Greener

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The environment can be a grim topic, but our approach to it doesn’t have to be. It’s a no brainer that free radicals are harmful to our bodies and the environment. As more and more studies link that the likely increase of breast cancer is due to environmental factors, it’s important for us to do our part to live green and work towards a healthier environment for everyone to live in. In order to be the best it can be, the planet needs a little love! We’ve got 17 super simple steps you can take to help you live a little bit more green.

CANCER FIGHTING FOODS // The 411 on Fermentation

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If you’re at all interested in health or nutrition, you’ve probably heard people raving about the benefits of fermented foods. We’re fans of ferments (things like yogurt, kimchi, kombucha, pickles and miso), but like anything, it’s important to have a good, thorough understanding about why things are so good for you. Sure, they contain probiotics, which are good for the immune system—but what does that really mean? How exactly do fermented foods benefit your health?

BREAST CANCER PREVENTION // Self Care = Self Love

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If you’re a driven, passionate person who wants to do great things, you probably have a tendency to overload yourself with endless meetings, appointments and to-do lists. We get it — feeling busy can make us feel good but this typically only goes well for a while until, one day, you wake up completely exhausted, overwhelmed and drained. Those are not adjectives that generally describe a healthy, happy person.

CANCER FIGHTING FOODS // Minty Maca Spirulina Smoothie

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When you’re feeling rundown from long work hours, overdoing your workout routine, or lack of sleep, try giving Spirulina a try. Spirulina is a nutrient-rich form of fresh-water algae, grown and dried into a deep, dark green (nutrient-rich) powder with an added bonus of containing the highest concentration of complete proteins found in any food. Now, that is a superfood! We find it easiest to use Spirulina in smoothies, dips, and dressings, but there are tons of ways for you to enjoy it!

CHASING SUNSHINE AVAILABLE FOR DIGITAL DOWNLOAD

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In honor of upcoming Breast Cancer Awareness Month in October, Boarding for Breast Cancer (B4BC) is proud to continue its commitment to the survivor community with the launch of the digital release of the powerful and inspiring B4BC documentary film, Chasing Sunshine, made possible by The North Face. Chasing Sunshine follows professional snowboarder Megan Pischke…

REGISTRATION OPEN: SKATE THE COAST 2015

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You’re invited to take part in the 9th Annual Skate the Coast [L.A.], an 18-mile longboarding marathon that promotes an active lifestyle while raising awareness and funds for Boarding for Breast Cancer’s education and prevention programs. Come out and longboard, bike, or skate for B4BC on October 3rd! The series attracts skaters young and old…

BREAST CANCER PREVENTION // Make the Day of a Fighter

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In honor of this weekend’s Chasing Sunshine Retreat, we’ve decided to mix it up with this week’s Breast Cancer Prevention post. Unfortunately, cancer is a reality in our world and chances are we all know someone who has been affected. It’s our jobs to make those fighters feel as comfortable as possible and give them the motivation and support to keep fighting! When a person first gets a cancer diagnosis, they’re often so overwhelmed they have no idea how to ask for help or what to ask for — but they sure need it. If you have a friend or family member with cancer that you want to help, don’t make the mistake of making a vague, questionably sincere offer “Well, call me when you need me!” (they won’t). Instead, make their life easier by anticipating his or her needs and giving tangible, much-needed support.

CANCER FIGHTING FOODS // 8 Foods to Balance Your Hormones

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We’ve talked a lot about the importance of keeping your hormones balanced and your estrogen at healthy levels in order to reduce your breast cancer risk. What you eat regulates many aspects of body function, including the secretion of certain hormones. Your diet can help you maintain a healthy body weight and ward of different diseases and sicknesses. Below is a list of foods to eat (and to avoid) that will help you maintain a healthy hormonal balance.

SKATE SERIES SPOTLIGHT: 12-year-old Katie Lyssand

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12-year-old Katie Lyssand was not only our top fundraiser at B4BC’s Skate The Lake 2015, but she also was the youngest girl to skate the entire 28 miles. Katie skates for her family who has a long history of women’s cancers. She spent two months collecting donations not only from family and friends, but also going door-to-door to businesses around her community explaining her goal to raise funds to educate young people about breast cancer and support young survivors.

SIMA’s StokesMe September is Underway!

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September is here and that means the return of the SIMA Humanitarian Fund’s StokesMe September campaign! StokesMe September is dedicated to raising funds for surf-related humanitarian organizations focused on improving the quality of life, health and/or welfare of people by uniting surf industry brands, retailers and consumers in different initiatives. We are absolutely thrilled to be a beneficiary once again! Read up on the different ways to get involved in this amazing initiative.