Cancer touches each and every one of us at some point in our lives. Whether you are diagnosed with this horrific disease, or you know someone who is, it can impact your life greatly. I recently had a cousin diagnosed with colon cancer, a 40-year-old mother of two. Statistically, she didn’t fall into the category of someone who was at risk for colon cancer. After a very invasive surgical procedure and many months of chemotherapy, she’s now in remission, but emotionally the scars are still prevalent. Even if a person is in remission or even cured, the emotional impact cancer leaves on a person and a family can be ongoing.

October is Breast Cancer Awareness month, and here at EndlessBeauty.com, where our focus is healthier beauty, we are exploring all sorts of topics associated with breast cancer. From personal stories to product reviews, we hope we are providing you with information that helps you make informed decisions and perhaps causes you to pause, and take notice of your body. Research shows early detection is crucial to beating this disease. It’s important to get regular check-ups, annual exams,and pay attention to what your body is telling you. And as always, consider taking a healthier approach to beauty.

Julie Springer is the President and Co-Founder of EndlessBeauty.com, where she oversees the day-to-day operations of the business while managing the company’s strategic growth.