Think Pink

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month! I urge you woman or man to get tested. This disease is more common among women but can also affect men. I am scheduled to have my second mammogram in November. Yes I am at that age where testing is crucial. But breast cancer is happening to people at an even younger age than 40 which is the age where hospitals start to test unless you have a genetic reason to start earlier. Although cancer does not run in my family, environmental aspects do play a part and living in the San Francisco Bay Area apparently also makes it more possible according to news reports. Although I have my own ideas about why that could be....a lack of Vitamin D, which is best absorbed through direct sunlight. With all the awareness of dangerous UV sunrays and the constant media blasting of sunblock usage, cosmetics containing SPF ingredients, etc. I think that we are not getting enough of the best blast of Vitamin D available. Yes we can take supplements and drink milk fortified with Vitamin D, but it is not the same and with the amount of fog we have to endure on the coast it is easy to figure why the Bay Area has it's breast cancer cases. Apparently the numbers of breast cancer cases are higher in the North Bay (Napa, San Rafael, Sausalito, etc.) which is attributed to the possible large amounts of Napa Valley wine consumption up there. They are saying large amounts not that it's Napa Valley wine. I say do what makes you happy but try to get a little sun, I read we need 10 minutes of sunshine a day without protection. If you can just close your eyes and turn your face to the sun for 10 minutes a day that would be enough for each person. I also like to open my blouse a little so my chest can absorb some too. I guess it's not a good thing to keep "your girls" in the dark all the time; let 'em breathe a little.

If you would like to donate to Breast Cancer and don't have any money to spare you can go to: http://www.thebreastcancersite.com

Clicking on the designated area will ensure free mammograms to those in need.

You can also click on other areas on the same site to:

1. Help give food to the hungry
2. Help a child in need get healthcare
3. Help a child in need attain literacy
4. Protect the Rainforest
5. Help to give free food and care to rescued animals

You can also sign up to get a daily reminder for all of these programs. Again I urge you to be aware and get tested also do your monthly exams on yourself.