Here at B4BC, we believe that Yoga Heals. We strive to promote well-being inside and out. Exercise, a healthy diet, and a positive mind are all necessary parts of a balanced lifestyle. One fantastic way to help achieve this balance is through yoga. The power of yoga on overall health has been known since the…
Earth Day is right around the corner, so all month long we want to make sure to show some extra love to the Earth. We spent a lot of time with our friends at Surfrider this weekend at Spyder’s Surf Fest, and we want to share some info with you about how our actions affect the environment…
16-Year Non-Profit Organization Officially Establishes Bi-Coastal and International Offices Due to Increased Demand for B4BC Programs and Outreach Redondo Beach, Calif. (April 11, 2012) – After moving their headquarters to Redondo Beach in December 2011, B4BC (Boarding for Breast Cancer) is expanding their presence to offices in New York City and Toronto, Canada. The 16-year…
We hope that wherever you are, the weather is as beautiful as it is here in sunny L.A. Spring has brought on some lovely weather, and we are loving every minute of it! Take advantage of the sunshine and move your workouts outdoors. Being active and exercising regularly is a crucial way to help prevent…
Morning routine: Wake up. Take a shower. Do your hair. Smear some lead and formaldehyde on your face. Wait what?? Yup. Your makeup and beauty products might contain some really gross ingredients that you don’t know about, including chemicals and toxins linked to an increased breast cancer risk. Even products labeled “natural” or “organic” may…
Congratulations to B4BC Team Riders Courtney Conlogue and Malia Manuel on top finishes yesterday at the Telstra Drug Aware Pro at Margaret River in Western Australia! Courtney and Malia met head to head in the final heat of the ASP Prime event with incredible performances from both ladies, but it was Courtney’s powerful backhand attack…
Finally, spring is here, a season that let’s you hit the beach for a surf sesh one day and do some t-shirt skiing the next! Give a fresh start to this sunny season with a life detox, and do some Spring cleaning, inside and out. Here’s how: 1. It’s time for those heavy winter foods…
Mom always said to eat your veggies, but she probably didn’t say anything about cruciferous veggies specifically. Cruciferous vegetables, including cabbage, kale, cauliflower, and especially broccoli, contain high amounts of sulforaphane, which has major benefits for fighting breast cancer. Here’s a quote from our friend Vivekan at Bodhisattva Yoga: More and more, science is pointing to diet…
We are all busy, busy, busy, all of the time. Whether you are a student or work full time or have a family to take care of or all of the above, we know what it is like when you can’t tell whether you are coming or going. Each day, try to carve out a…
For some of us, hitting the slopes means going from sea level to 8,000 feet to connect with mother nature and fill up our souls. Unfortunately, the rush one only feels in the mountain air may also come with a side of altitude sickness. High altitudes can take a toll on your body, as we’re…