Journal

Conscious Brands Need Conscious Consumers

Have you ever found yourself in the middle of a move, to a new home or city, and wondered how you managed to acquire so many things? That’s one moment in time that puts our level of consumption int...

The Power of Breathwork

It's that time of year where we could all use a little reminder to return to our bodies, and even more importantly...our breath. Between the stress of the holidays, family gatherings and wrapping u...

7 Harmful Skincare Ingredients to Avoid

These days, it’s common to hear chatter about the importance of what we put into our bodies – with lots of focus on balanced, healthy diets and nutrition, avoiding processed foods and sugar and eat...

The Healing Benefits of Gratitude

As we prepare to gather and give thanks with our friends, families, and communities for the holidays, it’s worth taking a moment to pause and consider how grateful we are simply for the opportunity...

Early Holiday Shopping Gift Guide

Here's some gift-giving inspiration from eight of our favorite like-minded, women-owned brands making waves in the breast cancer and femme wellness world.

The Healing Powers of Self-Compassion & Self-Care

We're kicking off Breast Cancer Awareness Month by taking a moment to shine light on the healing powers of self-compassion and self-care in conjunction with the launch of Modicum's new Compassionat...

Helpful Ways to Ease Stomach Bloat

A bloated belly now and then happens to everyone. But when we experience frequent bouts of gastrointestinal distress, whether we know the cause or not, pain and discomfort can really begin to build...

Is Fall Cleaning the New Spring Cleaning?

Cooler temps, shorter days and crisp air have many of us eager to welcome the fall season into our lives. Whether we’re unabashedly pro-pumpkin spice or simply huge fans of fall foliage, ushering i...

How to Be Kind to Ourselves

Being kind to others is in our nature. But being kind to ourselves can feel unnatural or uncomfortable, especially when it comes to our own inner dialogue. The challenge is to relearn how we speak ...

Finding Balance Through Ayurveda

Thousands of years ago, before mainstream medicine recognized the connection between mind and...

Parenting Through Breast Cancer

Parenting through breast cancer is never part of the plan. Thoughts like, "I didn’t sign up for this. How do I do this, raise my children, and be a good mom?" roll through our minds. But he reality...

Is Diet Really Linked to Depression?

Our guts are amazing. Charged with the task of breaking down the foods we eat and converting them into real, usable energy, it’s worth taking a minute to consider the role the gastrointestinal (GI)...

Life After Treatment: Living with Lymphedema

A battle with cancer forces us to focus on the here and now. Medical decisions may happen fast. We go into “battle-mode.” And we deal with uncertainties as they come. 

Easing Side Effects: Acupuncture & Cancer Treatment

Within each and every one of us, there exists a life force that flows through our bodies. Religions often speak of the soul, spiritualists may refer to the prana and in traditional Chinese medicine...

Always Cold

Even on the warmest summer days I feel like I’m carrying around an ice pack on my chest. With implant reconstruction after mastectomy, there is too little fat left to insulate and keep breast impla...