Breast Cancer Awareness

Hi Jeff,

October is is Breast Cancer Awareness month and unfortunately, I would have to imagine that someone you know has been stricken with this horrible disease. It is so sad to hear stories of women and men who suffer, even when they were doing everything “right” with prevention. My goal during this month is to be a catalyst for you so that you can be a catalyst for others to create a ripple effect.

Let’s build awareness… awareness about the importance of early detection of breast cancer. 

Make a difference! Spread the word about mammograms and encourage communities, organizations, families, and individuals to get involved.

If you (or someone you know) has suffered, I want you to know that I am here for you always. We are on this journey called life together.

In addition, my mentor, Dr. Wayne Scott Andersen, wrote an article in 2016 on Prevention and I think it’s extremely fitting for this month.

But, before I go into greater detail on this subject, please make sure to join me (and hundreds of others) for this week’s Habits of Health webinar – it is going to be a blast!

The Habits of Health Webinar is on Wednesday night at 5:30pm PST (6:30pm M, 7:30pm C, 8:30pm E)
Link: https://zoom.us/j/113312513 

(The clients who hop on these find WAY MORE SUCCESS! If you missed last week’s webinar, the playback is now available: bit.ly/hohplaybacks) 

Prevention is the Best Policy

Would you rather change the oil in your car every few thousand miles or replace the engine after a total catastrophic failure? Most of us pick the oil change because basic regular maintenance makes the most sense. We apply this philosophy to our cars, our homes, our professional projects, and our electronics. When it comes to our health, however, we often put-off regular check-ups and often deliberately ignore warning signs.

A recent NPR article tells the story of Oliver Bogler, a 46-year-old man who noticed a strange lump in his chest. His next step? He ignored it for months. When he finally talked to his physician, the lump was soon identified as invasive breast cancer.

There are a lot of dynamics at play in this story, not the least of which is the fact that many men forget that they too have breast tissue and are therefore susceptible to breast cancer. The larger problem is that in many cases we hide behind the comfort of blissful ignorance or we outright underestimate just how much trouble a little problem today can cause a few months from now.

Click here to read more…

Need to ask a Doc?

The Client Support Call is every Wednesday at 5pm Pac (6pm Mtn, 7pm Cst, 8pm Est) where you can dial into a call, hear a great health tip and get your questions answered directly by a OPTAVIA™ health care professional. 

(Call in number is 712-832-8330. Pin to participate is 4366777.)

Let me know if you need anything!

Cathy & Jeff Evans
(916) 616-8101 Cathy
(916) 261-8101 Jeff
info@gethealthyloseweight.net