Men's Health Night

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Ladies and gents welcome. Sign up soon!

Health Night 2013

2012 Men's Health Night attendees and supporters.

Registration is now live for the second annual Men's Health Night - brought to you by the Movember team, Midwest Moustache Alliance.

https://register.bazumedia.com/reg/form?eventID=6309

This free event is limited to the first 60 individuals.

The evening will kick off at 6:00pm with complimentary food and drink at the Jefferson Grill in Kirkwood, MO.  An internist as well as a sports medicine doctor will address a few issues critical to men's health, and answer all your questions about staying healthy and fit.  There will be plenty of cool swag, raffles, and prizes.  Join us for a fun informal event, help us fight against prostate and testicular cancer, and have a chance to score great giveaways.

New Shaving Hardware

Many misinformed folks think that growing a moustache is all about growing.  But in reality, it is equally, if not moreso, about shaving.  Without the shaving aspect, you just end up with a beard.  And let's face it, that can simply happen out of sheer laziness.  Growing a mean moustache is not a lazy man's game.

I believe that if you are going to take the time to shave, you may as well do it right.  This means having the right soft-goods and hardware.  Specifically, I'm going to address the shaving bowl today.   Sure, you can lather on a puck of hard soap, or apply a nice shaving cream directly to the brush and your face.  However, you can absolutely never go wrong with a great bowl. Foolproof lathering!

I acquired an awesome bowl recently, and it was from a Movember supporter, no less.  For the month of Movember, Leslie at The Mud Place is offering discounts on her awesome pottery when you use the code MOVEMBER.  http://www.themudplace.com/

Here's the bowl I just received.  You can see how substantial it is relative to the Mekur 34C razor, and the largest shaving brush in my collection, the Morris & Forndran Blonde Badger.  This is a substantial mug with excellent attention to detail.

I've got my eye on one of those great looking scuttles next. The Big Daddy is a thing of beauty! http://www.themudplace.com/index.php/component/mijoshop/product/207-big-daddy-shaving-scuttle-bowl-in-green-iron-red-brown-made-to-order

Show some love for this Mo Sista!

~Brandon

Pretty Smooth ... For a Moustache

A fellow MoBro is the proprietor at the Smoothie King location in downtown St. Louis (Tucker and Pine).  And we highly recommend you check it out for another winning situation brought to you by the generosity of Movember supporters and friends of the Midwest Moustache Alliance.

For the month of Movember, $1 from each special MMA Smoothie will go directly to our favorite facial-hair-friendly cancer-fighting cause.  If you're in the neighborhood, swing by for a delicious and healthful alternative to your traditional lunch/dinner fare.

 

Fight the good fight!

 

~Brandon

Runners Dig the 'Stache

Darn right they do.

And today's blog post is brought to you by RunFanShop.  Ben Rosario - friend, fellow runner, supporter of Movember, and owner of RunFanShop - has generously decided to donate a portion of proceeds from the RUNNERS DIG THE 'STACHE shirts to the Midwest Moustache Alliance.  This is as win-win-win as it gets.

1. Get a unique shirt that will make your friends jealous.  Better yet, score a few as Christmas gifts for the runners in your life that already have everything.  http://www.runfanshop.com/product/runners-dig-the-stache-unisex/
2. Support a great business that loves running as much as you do. Maybe more!
3. Help the Midwest Moustache Alliance fight cancer.  You DO hate cancer, right?

Thanks, everybody.

Brandon

Shave the Date

I hope you all remembered to "Shave the Date."  Moustache growth begins today.  And with it comes the foray into fighting cancer with folicular face foliage.  The responsibility isn't one you should take lightly. 

You see, with great upper lip whiskers comes great responsibility.  The responsibility to look clean-shaven people square in the eye and explain to them that you prefer cancer-free prostates and testicles to the other leading brand.  To declare that you will no longer stand idly by with a clean upper lip while so many men leave health risks unmitigated, undiagnosed, and undiscussed.  To state with conviction your belief that only with open conversations about your health with your doctors and regular check-ups can we battle the reality that is 1 in 6 men being affected by prostate cancer in their lifetimes.  Grow your moustache proudly.  Fight the good fight.

http://moteam.co/midwest-moustache-alliance

~B

Movember and the Midwest Moustache Alliance is Back!

November 1^st marks the beginning of Movember, one of the world’s largest men’s health initiatives.  The purpose of Movember is to generate the conversation about men’s health, do some good in the community, and hopefully raise a few dollars for men’s health programs. 

My Movember partner, Brandon Janosky and I would like to invite you to join our team, the Midwest Moustache Alliance in our effort to make a difference in men’s health awareness.  If you are wondering if there is a catch, there is: it can take you out of your comfort zone.  But challenges only build character and that character will don a lip sweater. There are only a few commitments to join, the first is to grow a moustache, beginning clean shaven on November 1^st.  Second, become an advocate and generate the conversation about men’s health.  The third is to see your primary care physician for a wellness check.  

This Friday, November 1^st is Shave the Date. My face will be an empty canvass.  The proceeding 30 days of Movember, the medium will be stubble, and a razor my brush. If you are interested, you can sign up at www.movember.com.  Please be sure to join our team, Midwest Moustache Alliance.

Shave the Date is November 1^st.   A few facts that may persuade you to join:

• An estimated 13 million adult men over the age of 20 in the US have diabetes, and a third do not know it.
• 1 in 6 men will be diagnosed with prostate cancer in their lifetime.
• In 2012, 242,000 new cases of the disease will be diagnosed and more than 28,000 men will die of prostate cancer.
• Testicular cancer is the most common cancer in American males between the ages of 15 and 34.
• 24% of men are less likely to go to the doctor compared to women.

Our goal is to form a team made up of men and women that are first and foremost advocates of the Movember mission, which is to generate the conversation about men’s health with peers, co-workers, friends and family.  The fundraising piece is secondary, but encouraged.  More information can be found at www.movember.com. 

It’s easy to stand up for something good, but it can be difficult to stand out.

Yours in men’s health,

Brian