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  As Breast Cancer Awareness Month comes to a close, it’s time to turn awareness into action — the daily habits, mindful choices, and body awareness that keep us thriving all year long. At LiBellé Essential Living , we believe in giving women both the science and the soul behind their wellness. Prevention doesn’t begin in a hospital — it begins with how we nourish, move, and connect to our bodies. 🫶 Step-by-Step: Your Monthly Self-Breast Exam Early awareness is still your most powerful tool. Knowing your normal helps you notice your not-normal . When: Do your exam about 3–5 days after your period ends (when breasts are least tender). Postmenopausal? Pick the same day each month. How: Look: Stand before a mirror with shoulders straight and hands on hips. Look for changes in size, shape, skin texture, or nipple position. Check again with arms raised. Press: While lying down, use the pads of three fingers to move in small circular motions — covering the entire bre...

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month—a time to remember the women (and men) touched by this disease, to raise awareness, and to remind ourselves of the power of prevention and early detection.   At LiBellé Essential Living, we believe in holistic health through knowledge, lifestyle, and choice. Let’s break down the facts, the controversies, and the natural steps you can take to support your breast health.     📊 Breast Cancer by the Numbers   1976: Incidence was ~84.5 per 100,000 women (after Betty Ford went public with her diagnosis).   1996: Projected 184,300 new invasive cases and 44,300 deaths in U.S. women.   2016: Estimated 249,260 new invasive cases and 40,890 deaths. More than 3.5 million women were living with a history of invasive breast cancer.   2025 (current estimate): 316,950 new invasive cases in women, 42,170 deaths. About 2,800 men will be diagnosed and 510 men will die from breast cancer this year. Lifetime risk for women ...