Last week we talked about some of the controversy around Pinktober.
The big “C” word is one of the scariest when it comes to health. Personally, it is my biggest motivator for choosing to eat healthy, exercise, and reduce the environmental toxins I’m exposed to. And probably like you, I’ve had family and friends who have been affected by the disease, treatment, and recovery of cancer.
As I mentioned last week, this October I’m campaigning for the Breast Cancer Prevention Partners, to support they work they do to advocate for policy change around toxic chemicals and radiation, and educate about reducing exposure through public campaigns and research. If you’d like to help donate funds to this campaign, please type Megan Mikkelsen so I can thank you for your donation.
I can most certainly get behind the Breast Cancer Prevention Partners’ tips for prevention. In fact, most of these will sound familiar if you’ve been following me for awhile!
Read ingredient labels
If you don’t know what’s in it, don’t use it
Avoid fragrance in everything
Wash your hands
Go fresh, organic, and hormone-free
Don’t be brainwashed, greenwashed, or pink-washed
In my research I found a few other breast cancer facts that I thought you might be interested in:
Many people think of breast cancer as a genetic disease but inherited breast cancer makes up only 5% to 10% of cases.
There are many lifestyle factors that may contribute to the development of breast cancer. These include:
Being overweight or obese post menopause
Low levels of physical activity
Drinking more than one to two alcoholic drinks per day
Certain foods may raise or lower cancer risk.
There is emerging research that suggests an increased risk through exposure to chemicals found in cosmetics, food, lawns and gardens, plastic, sunscreen, water, and through grilled, barbecued, and smoked meats. (but you know this, because I talk about it all the time…)
Are there any other tips you have to share about breast cancer prevention?
