Me Mondays: Time for health

While No Shave November or (Movember) is a thing everyone… or almost everyone is aware of. We probably do not all know WHAT is behind the no shave November.

For example… Did you know it was about getting men to speak up about health issues? Or that it’s a movement to get men into doctors offices to get their check ups and monitor their health?

I for one didn’t know that was the reason for the movement. I just knew loads of men likes to grow a beard, mustache, etc while going through Movember. I’m less of a fan of beard and facial hair… but this is a movement I can definitely get behind. November might be over, but speaking up about health issues and taking care of ourselves is NEVER out of style.

Some might also say it’s about bringing cancer awareness and donations for cancer charities to help those that cannot grow hair. Depending on which story you believe, you’ll be encouraged to bring about awareness to that cause…. which is the point!

We all need to bring about awareness to disease, and disease prevention. Annual screenings, routine labs, and talking to your doctor SHOULD be a priority. Not only do we advance medicine when we speak up and talk about what is happening… But we also improve our health. We also may improve the health of others.

So I hope you participated in Movember! Get out there and get your checks done!