Source: Mind Body Green Did you know that regular and modest amounts of alcohol can raise your estrogen levels? Even one drink a day can expose breast tissue to higher hormone levels. Since some breast tumors are estrogen-sensitive, alcohol can increase the risk that the cells in that tissue will become cancerous, so limiting your…
We love lots of things in this life of ours: family, friends, nature, and tons of other things. Sometimes it’s easy to forget about something else that needs love… YOU! Loving yourself is on our list of 7 Ways to Stomp Out Breast Cancer and it’s there for a very good reason. Loving yourself helps maintain a healthy balance, ensuring good overall health in all areas of your life — physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual. If you’ve hit a dead end or just can’t quite figure out this whole self lovin’ thing, we’ve got some tips. Check out the ten steps below to help you on the path to self love in 2015.
The New Year is upon us! How? We aren’t quite sure. It seems like just yesterday we were ringing in 2014 and writing down our resolutions! Which brings us to this. Chances are you didn’t stick to all of the resolutions you made last year, we’re guilty too. Being healthy is always on our list of resolutions in some form or another, but it’s harder than it sounds to stick to it diligently. Getting motivated is one thing, but we all get busy and staying motivated is a whole different story. Being and staying healthy is a GREAT resolution to make and with some careful planning, you can make this goal way easier on yourself. Check out these tips to help you create a healthy new years resolution that you can actually keep:
MERRY CHRISTMAS EVE EVERYONE! We hope you are enjoying time with your family, friends, and loved ones! ‘Tis the season of giving and it is definitely one of our favorite times of the year. We all know it feels great to give someone a gift that they absolutely love, but we found out that both generosity and gratitude have great influences on our emotional and physical health. So… not only does giving benefit the receiver, it benefits you too! Check out this list of seven different ways that the holiday season helps you and your health!
The time has come for you to pack your suitcase, hop in the car, and head to your folks house for the holidays. Okay, maybe you’re not going to your parents house, but travel is at its peak during the holiday season and chances are that if you aren’t the lucky host of the year, you’re headed to someones house to celebrate the season! The most difficult part of holiday travel (hint: it’s not flight delays, traffic, or lack of a good nights sleep), is staying healthy and motivated. We know we aren’t the only ones who have this problem, so we’ve got some tips to help keep you your healthiest during this chaotic time of the year!
Things can get pretty stressful around the holidays—and this should not be a surprise, but stress in no good for your bod. As if that wasn’t stressful enough, studies show that stress can increase your risk for breast cancer as well. You don’t need a zen retreat to escape the holiday crush—these simple strategies will…
It has been a super wet week here in Southern California and with rain comes snow… We are STOKED! Snowboarding season is finally here and is definitely one of our favorite times of the year. We cannot wait to spend all of our free time in the mountains! Not only is snowboarding insanely fun, it’s a great way to stay active during the chilly winter months. Burn calories and spend our time out in beautiful mother nature, you don’t have to tell us twice. Whether you’re a pro or just beginning, we’ve got a few reasons why you should spend some time on a board this season!
Happy almost Thanksgiving B4BC family! We are so very thankful for this amazing time of year and for all of you! Tomorrow is the day we get to indulge on a DELISH meal with the people we love. We know just how hard it is during this time of the year to remain healthy, so we’ve compiled a list of quick tips to help keep you on the right track during this holiday season!
When it comes to the products you put on your body, skin, or hair, one thing’s for sure: most companies that makes those products don’t have your back. Heather White, Executive Director of the Environmental Working Group, explains why our lotions, makeup, and shampoos are loaded with dangerous chemicals, why babies are born with hundreds…
Showing your love for other people, nature, and whatever else you so choose is awesome but don’t forget who else needs love too… YOU! Loving yourself is one of our 7 steps to stomp out breast cancer and it is key in maintaining good overall health in all aspects of life— physical, mental, emotional and spiritual. For some, loving yourself may seem difficult, but we promise you it can be quite easy and SO worth it. Finding your inner confidence will make you so much happier and so much healthier!