10 Pink Products that Give Back!
Help support Breast Cancer Awareness Month by purchasing these items that give back to the cause!
1. Mia Maggie Leather BCRF Bag by Coach – www.coach.com
If you’re going to treat yourself to a Coach bag this fall, why not make it a pretty pink version of Coach’s best-selling Mia Maggie bag. Coach will donate 20% of the proceeds from each bag sold to The Breast Cancer Research Foundation.
2. The Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation Quickdraw Plus by Nathan - www.nathansports.com
Sometimes the simplest ideas are the best ideas. Nathan’s QuickDraw Plus Water Bottle keeps precious fluids at easy access during runs or walks. A pocket for carrying small essentials, like a cell phone and gym card, make it the perfect gym tote for cross-training. Perfect for toting hydration and small essentials. Nathan donates 5% of all proceeds from the sale to the Susan G. Komen Foundation.
3. Warrior Fireworks Hoodie by Ford Cares - www.fordcares.com
The Warrior zip-up hoodie is bold, comfy and stylish. The back features a fireworks design using all 12 Warriors in Pink symbols. Made of a cotton/polyester blend, the bold color makes any wearer a true Warrior in Pink! 100% of net proceeds goes to Susan G. Komen for the Cure.
4. Shower for the Cure by Philosophy – www.philosophy.com
Shower for the Cure is a creamy all-in-one formula that can be used as a shampoo, shower gel or bubble bath. This long-time Philosophy favorite contains a touch of milk proteins and fruit essences to provide a delightful experience for your senses. 100% of the Philosophy net proceeds from the Shower for the Cure is donated to the Women’s Cancer Research Fund.
5. Foldable Active Noise-Canceling Headphones by Able Planet – www.ableplanet.com
Are these cute or what? These pink plaid foldable headphones from Able Planet aren’t just adorable, they have state-of-the-art noise cancellation. 10% of sales will be donated to breast cancer charities.
6. Bellona Trainer by Under Armour – www.underarmour.com
You know that working out in old sneakers can cause you more harm than good, right? Take the opportunity to get some new kicks! Under Armour will donate a portion of all proceeds from its Power in Pink collection toward breast cancer charities.
7. Pink of Hearts by OPI - www.opi.com
This shade of pink mirrors that of the pink ribbon, and the polish comes DBP-, toluene-, and formaldehyde-free. From the proceeds, a $25,000 donation is being made to the Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure.
8. Air Pro Expert Pink Breast Cancer Awareness 1-inch Flat Iron Combo Pack by CHI – www.overstock.com
This pink breast cancer awareness themed Air Pro Expert Tourmaline Ceramic flat iron features 1-inch plates that will leave your hair with a healthy sheen. The quick heating and professional design of this flat iron gives you salon look at home. The flat-iron will be sold during the months of September and October, and a portion of the proceeds goes to support breast cancer research.
9. Komen Race for the Cure® Colorblock Sports Bra by New Balance – www.newbalance.com
New Balance Susan G. Komen sports bras are supportive in more ways than one. The breast cancer awareness graphics on this women’s sports bra show your solidarity. New Balance donates a portion of the proceeds for all Komen sales to help support Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure and the fight against breast cancer.
10. Mini Long Last Glosswear Key Chain by Clinique – www.clinique.com
Pick from one of the three shades (Air Kiss, Kissyfit and Whisper) of Clinique’s Long Last Glosswear with SPF 15—attached to a convenient key chain—and keep your lips protected. $10 goes to The Breast Cancer Research Foundation with each purchase.
Steps to Performing a Self Breast Exam
A self breast exam is a method you can use to detect breast cancer. Early detection of breast cancer increases a woman’s chances of survival. The American Cancer Society recommends that women examine their breasts regularly for changes. Most doctors recommend that women perform a self breast exam once a month. If you find lumps in your breasts during a self examination, do not panic. Not all breast lumps are cancer, but you should still report lumps and irregularities to your doctor. A woman’s breasts naturally have lumps and irregularities. Through regular self breast examinations you will learn how your breasts naturally look and feel, making it easier for you to notice changes in your breasts.
Step 1
Lie down on your back and place your right hand underneath your head.
Step 2
Use your left hand to examine your right breast. Keep your left hand straight, fingers together, and feel your right breast with the pads of your index, middle and ring fingers. Move your hand in small circles to feel for lumps. Overlap the circles, working your way around your entire breast. Do three circles for each section of the breast at different pressure levels. Apply light pressure, medium pressure and hard pressure to feel different levels of the breast tissue. Feel from the bottom of your breast at the top of your ribs, to your underarms and up to your collarbone. A good way to make sure you do not miss any part of your breast during the exam is to start at the nipple and work your way out to the outside of your breast.
Step 3
Examine the right breast again using small up and down motions to feel for lumps. Report any unusual lumps to your doctor.
Step 4
Squeeze the right nipple to see if any discharge comes out. Report nipple discharge to your doctor.
Step 5
Place your left hand behind your head and repeat the self breast examination on your left breast using your right hand.
Read more: http://www.livestrong.com/article/15988-steps-performing-self-breast-exam/#ixzz11mv3iOi5
Top 10 Cancer Fighting Foods
Up to 30 percent of all cancers are linked to poor diet. That is a scary statistic, until you think of how much power we have to control it. Diet is one of the few controllable risk factors for developing cancer. Studies demonstrate that people who eat a plant-based diet rich in fruits, vegetables, and whole grains have a significantly lower risk of developing many types of cancers.
The plant world is filled with thousands of varieties of fruits, vegetables, legumes, and grains. It should be easy for people to select enough of these foods to keep themselves healthy and running at peak performance for a lifetime. Unfortunately, the reality is that fewer than 20 percent of Americans eat the minimum recommended servings of 5 fruits and vegetables daily, and even fewer consume the 9 servings recommended for cancer prevention.
The National Cancer Institute (NCI) recently approved the statement “Diets rich in fruits and vegetables may reduce the risk of some types of cancer and chronic diseases.” And, while it is true that all plant foods provide vitamins, minerals, and enzymes important for good health, a few stand ahead of the pack for their cancer-fighting abilities. Here are the top 10 anti-cancer foods:
1.Tomatoes
Tomatoes are rich in lycopene, a plant chemical that has been shown to reduce the risk of prostate, ovarian, and cervical cancer. Tomato products, such as spaghetti sauce, tomato paste, and ketchup are particularly concentrated sources.
2. Broccoli Sprouts
Broccoli sprouts are an excellent source of sulforaphane, a plant chemical that may reduce the risk of stomach, breast, and skin cancer. While broccoli, cauliflower, cabbage, and Brussels sprouts are also great sources of sulforaphane, broccoli sprouts are especially potent.
3. Berries
Berries get their rich color from plant chemicals called anthocyanins. These compounds are potent antioxidants, and protect against a variety of cancers including colon and esophageal.
4. Soybeans
Isoflavones present in soybeans and other soy foods (such as tofu, soy nuts, and soy milk) help to reduce the risk of breast and prostate cancer by protecting cells from the harmful effects of estrogen.
5. Tea
Green and black teas are natural sources of catechins, potent antioxidants that act as powerful inhibitors of cancer growth, and may reduce the risk of liver, skin, and stomach cancer. The NCI is currently studying green and black teas for their cancer fighting abilities.
6. Pumpkin
Pumpkin, along with carrots, squash, red and yellow peppers, and sweet potatoes, are excellent sources of beta carotene. Eaten regularly, these powerhouses help reduce the risk of many types of cancer through their potent antioxidant capacity.
7. Spinach
Spinach is known as the “gold standard” of green leafy vegetables. Packed with lutein and vitamin E, both powerful antioxidants, spinach helps ward off cancer of the liver, ovaries, colon, and prostate.
8. Garlic
Garlic has been shown to reduce the risk of cancer of the stomach, esophagus, and breast. Mince garlic 10 minutes before cooking to increase its cancer fighting potential.
9. Pineapple
Pineapple is a good source of the antioxidant vitamin C. In addition, it contains the enzyme bromelain, which may protect against breast and lung cancer.
10. Apples
In addition to their antioxidant benefits, apples contain the plant chemical quercetin, which has been shown to reduce lung cancer risk and slow the growth of prostate cancer cells.
Each of these foods has been shown to impact cancer risk on their own. However, countless studies indicate a synergistic effect when eaten together, meaning that plant chemicals work together to produce a greater effect than if they were working alone. The best anti-cancer diet is rich in brightly colored fruits, vegetables, and whole grains, with an emphasis on the foods highlighted above.
Source: www.thedietchannel.com
GET YOUR GIRLS CHECKED
The Jewish Hospital Mobile Mammography Unit will be at KITF
Monday, October 25th • 8:00 am – 4:30 pm
Participants will need to sign up in advance and fill out a registration form. There is a sign-up sheet located at the front desk of KITF, you will also get your registration form and a brochure on what to expect. On your scheduled appointment time – come to the mobile unit with your insurance card and a completed registration form.
Early detection is key to finding breast cancer, treating it and surviving it.
At KITF, we know that women are notorious for putting others before themselves. Finding time to take preventative measures for their health often takes the backseat to raising families, fostering careers or devoting time and energy to causes they are passionate about. But did you know that one out of eight women will develop breast cancer during her life? Don’t become a statistic. We are making it EASY for you to put yourself first and get a mammogram. Sign-up at the front desk to get a mammogram at the mobile mammography unit that will be parked out in our parking lot from 8am to 4:30pm. Not sure what to expect? Never had a mammogram before? Read on…
The Jewish Hospital Mobile Mammography Program
The Jewish Hospital Breast Center offers the Mobile Mammography Program- self-contained, 38-foot vans that visit corporate and community sites around the Tri-state to make screening mammography more accessible to you, the women of Greater Cincinnati.
All mammograms performed on the mobile mammography vans are screening mammograms- the most common way to detect early-stage breast cancer.
The Jewish Hospital mobile mammography vans are equipped with FDA and Mammography Quality Standards Act (MQSA) – approved digital mammography equipment. Mammograms on the mobile mammography vans only take about 15 minutes and all patients are provided with educational information on breast disease and breast self-examination at their appointment.
The American Cancer Society recommends that women who have no symptoms of breast cancer should have a yearly screening mammogram beginning at age 40. If you are under the age 40 with a family history of breast cancer, speak with your doctor about beginning screenings at an earlier age.
Mobile Screening is designed for:
• Women 40 and over with no known breast problems
• Women under 40 with a family history of breast cancer (mother, sister, daughter). A doctor’s order is required for women under age 35
• Women who are not pregnant
• Women who have not had a screening mammogram in the last11 months
Mobile Mammography is NOT for:
• Men
• Women with breast implants
• Women who have had breast cancer in the past 10 years
• Women with breast symptoms such as a lump, nipple discharge other than breast milk, skin irritation, itching, dimpling of the skin, or nipple changes such as redness, pulling of the nipple (inversion), or scaliness.
• Women who are breast feeding
The vans:
-are staffed by female radiologic technologists board-certified in mammography
-are equipped with full field digital technology, allowing images to be viewed in seconds so the technologist can check for proper positioning
-are spacious, comfortable and have dressing rooms that provide absolute privacy
-and are accredited by the American College of Radiology (ACR) and the Mammography Quality Standards Act (MQSA), a federal law that ensures that mammography facilities meet quality standards.
All mammography images are interpreted by board-certified radiologists, experienced in the interpretation of digital mammograms. The mobile mammography vans also utilize the R2 ImageChecker, a computer-aided detection (CAD) system that detect 23.4 percent more breast cancers than mammography alone.
Cost:
Mammography is a covered benefit by most insurance companies. For best coverage, verify that The Jewish Hospital is a panel provider with your insurance company.
Financial assistance:
For too many women-those who are poor, uninsured or underinsured-screening mammograms are a luxury they cannot afford, an unnecessary expense that will just have to be put off until next year. Unfortunately, sometimes, next year can be too late. The Jewish Hospital provides financial assistance for screening mammography to those who qualify. Mobile Mammography is treated as any other mammogram and is also a covered benefit by most insurance companies. For information on financial assistance, call 513-686-3310.
What is screening mammography?
Screening mammography is a special X-ray exam of the breasts for women who have no symptoms of breast disease. It is a simple procedure that takes only a few minutes to perform. Screening mammography can often identify lumps in the breast long before they can be felt during a physical exam. When found in this very early stage, breast cancer is most responsive to treatment and most likely to be cured.
Why should I have screening mammography?
-One out of eight women will develop breast cancer during her life.
-Breast cancer is the leading cause of cancer deaths for women in the 35-50 age group.
-Lumps as small as the size of a pea can be detected by mammography. Breast cancers found at such an early stage have a 98 percent cure rate.
Is screening mammography safe?
The equipment used in screening mammography is low-dose and state-of-the-art. This means that radiation exposure is kept to a minimum, while still capturing the highest quality images of breasts. The Jewish Hospital Mobile mammography vans meet the standards of the American College of Radiology (ACR) and the Mammography Quality Standards Act (MQSA) and are operate by female radiology technologists board-certified in mammography.
How to Prepare for Your Mammogram
Before Your Exam:
Do not use powder or powdered deodorant in the underarm area or on your breasts. This could create misleading examination results. If you are pregnant, tell the technologist before proceeding with the examination. You will be asked to undress form the waist up for the mammogram, so it may be more comfortable for you to wear slacks or a skirt with a blouse or sweater rather than a dress.
During Your Exam:
Because women desire privacy during the exam, professional teams consisting of women only operate the mammography equipment. A female technologist will take a brief history prior to the exam. A compression device is used to help position the breast. It will be slightly uncomfortable, but only for a short period of time. You many be asked to hold your other breast out of the way of the compression device. Two views (or more) are taken of each breast. During the X-ray exposure, you will be asked to hold your breath and remain still. The entire process usually takes approximately 15 minutes.
After Your Exam:
After your mammogram has been reviewed by our radiologist, your personal doctor will be sent to you stating the results of your exam, whether it is normal, requires additional views or if you need to contact your doctor.
MEET THE OWNER
Melissa Matson, Creator/Owner, of Keep It Tight Fitness, located in Cincinnati, OH, instills passion into every aspect of her life. Melissa has built a strong foundation in the principles of both fitness and nutrition.
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