
We are more than halfway through the month of September, and I feel a bit remiss because I haven't mentioned that it is
Natioanl Ovarian Cancer Awareness, which is represented by the teal ribbon. This disease has been dubbed the silent killer, since the symptoms of
ovarian cancer don't usually appear until the cancer has progressed into advance stages when it is difficult, if not impossible, to cure.
Ovarian cancer is the fifth most common cancer in women.

Can we give Kelly a round of applause? I don't know if this falls under the
celebrity designer category, but it does fall under the
fashion for a cause umbrella — even better. Kelly Ripa's design endeavor is all about charity and spreading the word on
ovarian cancer.

I'm sure many of you are
on the pill for various different reasons, but most of you have been on it
for years, so have you ever asked yourself if you were doing more harm than good? If so, and if you're concerned about the health risks of taking the pill, check out this chart below.
Health Benefits
- Studies have shown that being on the pill for more than two years can decrease your risk for ovarian cancer by 70 percent, and endometrial cancer by 50 percent (great news).

The C word — cancer — has touched so many of our lives in some way, shape, or form. Ovarian cancer, often referred to as the silent killer, is one of those diseases that women worry about. Some breakthroughs about prevention have been made though.

It being
Breast Cancer Awareness Month, I have been reading a lot about cancer. I was surprised that after all my research there were some basic facts about women and cancer that I was still missing. I learned a lot from this article
What Women Don't Know About Cancer and here are a few facts you should know.

It turns out that including at least
30 g of fiber in your diet not only helps prevent breast cancer, but a
new study also says that it could also reduce your risk for ovarian cancer by 40 percent.
Ovarian cancer is the fifth leading cancer killer of women. About 20,000 women in the U.S.

September is
Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month and I am wondering if you are aware of the symptoms. I don't mean to be a bummer, but in this case knowledge is power! The earlier this "silent killer" is detected the greater the chance of survival.

September marks
National Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month. There are many ways to show your support but one easy way is by shopping for some great workout gear, which I know you already love to do anyway.
Crescent Moon, a great little yoga and Pilates gear company, has a program where you can choose where they donate 15% of your purchase.
The New York Times is reporting that cancer experts have identified a set of health problems that may be
symptoms of ovarian cancer. They are:
- Bloating
- Pelvic or abdominal pain
- Difficulty eating or feeling full quickly
- Urinary symptoms (urgency or frequency)
Women are strongly encouraged to see their doctor, preferably their gynecologist if they have been experiencing these symptoms almost daily for more than a few weeks. These symptoms and signs have been identified in hopes that patients and doctors will become more aware of early symptoms, lead to earlier diagnosis and, perhaps, save lives, or at least prolong survival.