HAPPY EARTH DAY EVERYONE! Today is a day to get outside and enjoy what Mother Nature has to offer us—not that you shouldn’t do this every day! We should also use this day to recognize some of the things that have become a part of our everyday life that we should watch out for. We rounded up the best tips on what you can do and what you should avoid to celebrate Earth Day this year.
There’s been a long-held belief that people are worthy of respect when they put others before themselves. People have often evaluated their own worth (and the degree to which they deserve value in society) by their ability to contribute and place the needs of others before themselves. In fact, giving yourself permission to take care of yourself is probably the best thing you can do for the people in your life. Not only will you be happier and healthier, but those around you will be, too. Caring for yourself is one of the best ways to love yourself, one of our 7 Steps to Step Out Breast Cancer. Check out these 9 Self-Care essentials that will help you live an overall healthier life, it’s never too late to start!
Spring is here, and with it comes many a music festival! From Coachella to Bonnaroo to Lollapallooza, “festival season” is very much a thing now. Since we’re in the healthy body business, we put together a few crucial tips to take care of your body while you’re listening to the good jams.
Getting outside is an amazing way to get exercise, reduce stress, and enjoy nature—all things that improve your overall health. Studies show that being active 30 minutes a day, 3 times a week can significantly reduce your risk of breast cancer by reducing circulating levels of estrogen in the body.
Soda is one of those things that is hard to avoid these days. Grocery stores, movie theaters, gas stations… it’s everywhere! As accessible as it is, we warn you: STAY AWAY. We know a sweet, bubbly treat can be nice on a hot day, but the impact soda has on your health is worth tossing this habit out of your life for good. If you’re like 48% of Americans, you gulp down at least one soda a day. For thousands of those people, that habit may be cutting their lives short.
Ladies, we know how it is! We always want our nails to be looking fresh so we layer on coat after coat of polish. But wait… many of us don’t realize how bad this can actually be for our health. Sneaky chemicals that are absolutely awful for our bodies are often disguised in these beautiful colors. Don’t let this be the case anymore! As people are becoming more aware of the fact that what we put ON our body, we put IN our body, new products are being designed sans the nasty chemicals. We wanted to lay it all out, so read up on what it means to be “5 free” and what to avoid in those pretty polishes!
This week we are in Vail, Coloardo for the Burton US Open of Snowboarding and we couldn’t be more stoked! We get to spend our week educating thousands of people how to live a healthy, active life and spend TONS of time outdoors living the snowboarding life. Because Mother Nature is our office this week, we wanted to share with you all just how much good being outdoors can be for our overall health. As if you didn’t have enough reasons to get outside already, check out below and we bet you’ll be heading out the door asap!
Smoking is one of our 7 Steps to Stomp Out Breast Cancer and for an incredibly important reason. Not only does smoking affect nearly every part of your body in a negative way, it affects those around you and your environment too. The New York Times recently published an article that provides us with even more evidence about…
We’re here to help spread the word about how a healthy active lifestyle is the best way to prevent breast cancer. Living green is a huge part of living a healthy lifestyle and is one of our 7 Steps to Step Out Breast Cancer. Luckily, there are simple steps you can take that will dramatically decrease the amount of plastic waste you generate and help you live an overall greener life!
Valentine’s Day is right around the corner and you know what that means: chocolate and decadent dinners… Not the healthiest of holidays. Don’t let this day be an excuse to give in to those unhealthy temptations. We’ve compiled a list of awesome date ideas that will keep you on the move and keep your heart happy in more ways than one!