As an avid health and wellness advocate, I have been giving some serious thought to the current pink craze.  Brett Favre wore pink cleats during Monday's big game, people are adding "twibbons" to their Twitter profiles, and every store I enter is pushing pink like its the new recreational drug.

I love awareness.  Ask anyone.  But here comes the problem: National Breast Cancer Awareness Month has been around since 1985 and we still don't have a cure.  As a supporter of survivors or fighters, you may feel a the need to participate.  That is great: just don't forget to use that energy to arm yourself with current health education.

In my work and play I have been learning about immune supplements and increasing my chances of survival through prevention.  I don't have cancer but I have been touched by family and friends who have either had scares or battles with the dreaded c-word.  

At 22 I am not afraid to talk about the possible.  Hope is wonderful but smarts are key.  Rather than race for a cure, I want to live now and live well.  With the help of vitamins, minerals, exercise, and a healthy diet,  I improve my quality of life.  This approach removes many environmental stressors that can lead to cancer development. 

More importantly, I want to spread the word; alternative medicine isn't just for hippies.  It is for people who want to protect their mind, body, and spirit through a healthy lifestyle everyday.

Health care is a hot-button issue right now and it is easy to tune it all out. But just focus on the relative and important task of taking your personal health seriously.  Its the only real way to enjoy life!