Breast Cancer Prevention // Cancer-Proof Your Home

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Although we don’t have much say in the nasty chemicals in the air outside, we do have the power to make our homes a toxin-free haven! Many people don’t realize that even our beds, couches, sheets, & pillows are full of chemicals that can increase our risk of our cancer. Yikes! We want people to have safe furniture solutions, so that’s why we’ve teamed up with our friends at The Futon Shop, who’s furniture is leading the way in the chemical-free world. For the month of October they are donating a percentage of the proceeds of their sales to help support our education + prevention programs. Visit them online to learn more about your chemical-free furniture options at The Futon Shop.

BREAST CANCER PREVENTION // 5 Ways to Mindfully Honor Breast Cancer Awareness Month

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For many people, the pink frenzy of October can be a confusing time. The opportunities to get involved and show support are plentiful. All things fashion, beauty, food, and design invite us to purchase pink in the name of breast cancer awareness — but that also makes it confusing. With the pink-hued mania now lighting up October, we all have the opportunity to infuse our support and awareness with a healthy dose of mindfulness. Here are a few tips!

BREAST CANCER PREVENTION // EWG’S Dirty Dozen Cancer Prevention Edition

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The Environmental Working Group is well know for their Dirty Dozen & Clean Fifteen lists that classify popular fruits and veggies into groups based on their pesticide residue levels. They recently switched it up and produced a list that includes 12 harmful, cancer-causing chemicals and different ways to avoid them. Study the list below to get a good idea on simple ways to avoid some of those nasty chemicals that are out there today.

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.

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.

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.

The Dirty Dozen & The Clean Fifteen

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Unfortunately, today we can never be too careful with what we eat. Tons of the fruits and veggies we enjoy on a daily basis are grown in fields where nasty cancer-causing toxins are used. It’s our job to be aware of what we are eating and know what foods to avoid in order to keep our bodies safe. The Environmental Working Group (EWG) aims to empower people to live healthier lives in a healthier environment. Each year they produce lists to teach us what foods to ditch and what foods to enjoy.

BREAST CANCER PREVENTION // The Alcohol Impact & How to Help Your Body

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There’s no getting around it: alcohol does a number on our bodies — including exacerbating hormonal issues like fibroids and endometriosis and increasing our risk for breast cancer. But we’re not here to make you feel guilty for having a glass of wine. Really! Rather, we want to make sure you’re aware of the impact it has on your health and how to get your body back up to speed.

BREAST CANCER PREVENTION // Megan’s Guide to Oil Pulling

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Who knew this little baby could do so much good for our body. This week’s post comes from our friend and B4BC Wellness Ambassador Megan Pischke! If you’re like us, you’ve heard about oil pulling by now. It became a HUGE trend not too long ago because of the so-called benefits. Megan decided to hop on the bandwagon and find out if it really is worth the time. Read up on Megan’s experience and decide if you want to try oil pulling out for yourself!