Hi everyone,
Did you know it’s Breast Cancer Awareness Month?
During October, individuals, businesses and corporations everywhere are raising funds, awareness, and remembering those in our lives who have been or are affected by breast cancer.
This year, I am personally more aware of breast cancer than I have ever been as I celebrate my aunt’s successful fight after having been diagnosed with abnormal cell growth in her breast, several months ago.
Chances are, you have a story too about someone whose life has been affected because of breast cancer.
So, in support of the fight against breast cancer, Richmond Balance is donating a portion of all new membership fees to the Virginia Breast Cancer Foundation. Each new member also has the option to make their contribution in honor of or in memory of someone.
There is much that we can do to help fight this global battle of breast cancer!
Prevention
Breast cancer prevention is real and important. Women should perform self-examanations monthly and report any abnormalities to a doctor immediately. Cancer is most treatable in its earliest stages, so knowing your body and being able to detect any breast differences (shape, masses, discolorizations) is crucial. Women over the age of 40 should get yearly mammograms too. Check out this page on the American Cancer Society’s webpage to learn more: http://www.cancer.org/docroot/CRI/content/CRI_2_6x_How_to_perform_a_breast_self_exam_5.asp
Diet and Exercise
Being a gym, of course we have to say something about eating healthy and working out, right? Right! But it just so happens that eating well and getting regular exercise plays a vital role in lowering your risk for all kinds of cancer.
The following is recognized as important elements in cancer prevention:
Eating lots of fruits and veggies: at least 5 servings a day!
Avoiding unprotected sunlight for long periods of time: Put your sunscreen on!
Keep alcohol consumption to a minimum: Not only good for cancer prevention but also cutting out calories that make it hard to drop pounds!
Make sure you’re getting at least 30 minutes of heart-pumping exercise 5 days a week: Come check out our treadmills-they’re really nice!
This month is the perfect time to get healthy and be part of doing something to make sure others stay healthy too. Learn more and make a difference by giving us a call at 804.343.1234
