BREAST CANCER PREVENTION // Megan Pischke’s Meditation Guide

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We’re well aware that often times meditation is easier than it sounds. Meditation can be different for each and every person and it may take some experimenting to figure out what exactly works for you. We promise you that the reward is worth the struggle. Meditation can help reduce your blood pressure, decrease inflammation, and give you an overall better sense of balance and calmness. A study at the Ohio State University found that progressive muscular relaxation (meditation), when practiced daily, reduced the risk of breast cancer recurrence. Pretty amazing what sitting still can do for you! This week we’re bringing you a special post from North Face athlete and breast cancer survivor, Megan Pischke. She gives us her take on meditation and a peek into how the process worked for her. Check it out below!

CANCER FIGHTING FOODS // Sweet Potato Rounds

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We always get uber inspired when we see food looking as amazing as this does. Who would have thought to use sweet potatoes as an edible plate? We’re so stoked someone did because now we have tons of recipes to experiment with. Try your hand at creating a scrumptious baked sweet potato round and top it off with a combination of delish ingredients. Check out some of our favorites below and read up on why they’re so good for you!

BREAST CANCER PREVENTION // How Your Weight Impacts Your Breast Cancer Risk

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We always hear it, but a healthy weight means a much healthier you. Step number 2 in our 7 Steps to Stomp Out Breast Cancer is BE ACTIVE! Studies show that being active 30 minutes a day, 3 times a week can significantly reduce your risk of breast cancer, not to mention do wonders for your overall health. Doing regular exercise helps reduce body fat and improves muscle tone helping to keep your body slim and fit!

CANCER FIGHTING FOODS // 11 Smoothie Essentials

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It’s getting to be the time of year where all we want to eat is smoothies! Smoothies are one of our favorites year-round, but this warm weather makes us crave them even more. Today we’re bringing you a list of 11 of the best ingredients to put in your smoothies. Some of them you may never think of, some you may never have heard of, and some you may just not think they sound appealing… but trust us, they are! All these ingredients pack a serious healthy punch and increase your cancer fighting power. Read up!

BREAST CANCER PREVENTION // Make Your Own Non-Toxic Beauty Products

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At this point, we know that most beauty products we buy from the store have all kinds of chemicals in them. Most of the time we don’t even realize how many negative effects these chemicals can have, often times normal products contain cancer-causing toxins. If you want to check where your cosmetics fall on the toxicity charts, you can check them out by brand name on the Environmental Working Group’s Skin Deep Cosmetics Database!

CANCER FIGHTING FOODS // Turmeric Milk

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The long-time staple of Asian and Indian cuisine is now a healthy insider’s superfood of choice. Turmeric is now blowing up as an ingredient at juice bars, hot restaurants, and in top healthy bloggers’ recipes. The curcumin in turmeric actually exhibits over 150 potentially therapeutic activities, including anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial activity, as well as potent anti-cancer properties that have been intensely studied.

BREAST CANCER PREVENTION // 10 Toxic Products to Avoid in Your Home

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Our world is full of beautiful mountains, vast oceans, and amazing forests that we as humans get to enjoy!Unfortunately, our world is also filled with nasty toxins that can have a large effect on our health over the years, possibly even cause cancer. A lot of the time, these chemicals are hidden in things we use every single day… scary right? We’ve got a list of 10 things that can be easily avoided in your home to live a more healthy life and help you STAY AWAY from toxins.

CANCER FIGHTING FOODS // Lavender Almond Milk

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Whether you’re a pro at making almond milk at home or want to try it for the first time, adding lavender will add an extra boost of bliss and calm to your day. According to Rosemary Gladstar’s Medicinal Herbs, lavender is also wonderful for relieving stomach muscle spasms and soothing indigestion. Traditionally, it’s been used to imbue courage and strength, so if you have a particularly busy day ahead of you, whip up this heavenly milk to strengthen and calm your heart and mind. Not only that, check out the amazing health benefits that this combo of ingredients provides.