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Enough Already! How to Beat Cancer!

7/2/2018

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"Let your food be your medicine and your medicine be your food."  Hippocrates - the father of modern medicine.

Within the last few days I have received bad news from two friends.  Their husbands got the dreaded diagnosis - cancer!  I have another friend battling for her life from the same thing.  I, like you, have lost loved ones to cancer.  It makes me angry...and sad.  It simply should not be.  Cancer is a disease of affluence.  And I'm sick and tired of it snatching too many beautiful people from this planet far too soon.

Estimates suggest that over 1.7 million people will receive a cancer diagnosis in 2018.  An estimated 609,640 will die from the disease this year.  It is the second leading cause of death in America.   National cancer expenditures exceeded $147 billion in 2017 and is expected to rise.

Each time I hear of someone I know getting diagnosed with this horrible disease, I am saddened.  I become more committed to getting the message of prevention out to as many people as possible.  Is everything within our power to prevent this disease?  Of course not.  There are things beyond our control for sure - environmental factors, exposure to toxins, etc.  Yet estimates suggest that 2/3 of cancer is preventable with diet & lifestyle.
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Human nature tends to procrastinate - putting off until tomorrow what we should do today.   I've certainly been guilty of doing that.  The older I get, the less I feel I can put off healthy lifestyle choices.  I feel unhealthy choices quicker in my body than when I was young.  Their effects are more dramatic. 

The reality is that none of us can afford to procrastinate when it comes to self care.  Health challenges are visiting younger & younger people in today's world.  Gone are the days of ignoring your body and getting away with it.  There is simply too much stacked against us.  If we want to live to a ripe old age in health we have to pay attention now.

I have helped people with late stage cancers overcome the disease with no chemotherapy or radiation.  They used food as medicine as Hippocrates suggested.  It is a beautiful thing to watch someone get their life back with no negative side effects!
 
I share with you my cancer resources in hopes that you will be proactive and work towards prevention.  It is much easier to prevent cancer than it is to cure!

If you have already received a cancer diagnosis, I offer resources to guide you in a holistic, natural approach should that be your choice.  I recognize the decision is not an easy one for you.  I encourage you to take a prayerful approach to that decision. God has the solutions and answers to your questions.  I am here to support & guide you in any way I can.  There are many qualified health professionals to help as well.

Also realize that your thoughts determine your life, so commit to mastering your thoughts.  It is so important in a situation like this.  You must slay the giant of fear!

If you don't take care of your body, where are you going to live?  It is the vehicle that carries you around on planet Earth.  Make you a priority and do the right things for your health.  It is worth it, I promise!

I wish you the best!  

My top suggestions based on the below resources:
  1. Eat a whole-food, plant-based diet rich in colorful fruits and veggies - the darker the color, the more the protection.
  2. Eliminate or minimize alcohol.  There is a greater risk of developing cancer for those who drink every day.  Click here for more info!
  3. Move the body but don't overdo it. 
  4. Minimize or eliminate sugar.
  5. Eat high fiber which will happen if you follow number 1.
  6. Maintain a healthy weight.
  7. Learn to handle stress.  Look at what is "eating you" and deal with it.
  8. Drink plenty of pure water.
  9. Think about positive things & eliminate negative influences - Phil 4:8
  10. Have fun and don't take yourself so seriously! Give up the need to control others or situations.  Be flexible.

Resources for cancer (click on highlights for link):
  • How Not to Die by Micheal Greger, MD
  • Utopia Wellness Center in Tampa, Florida
  • The Truth About Cancer Docuseries
  • Dying to Have Known youtu.be/xVeyHsC4P20?si=hMPN4C8kb1maHPuT
  • Chris Beat Cancer
  • Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine​
  • Hallelujah Acres & Back to the Garden Health Ministry
  • The Gerson Therapy
  • Oasis of Hope Hospital
  • American Institute for Cancer Research Lifestyle Recommendations
  • If you are thinking about a ketogenic diet for cancer, click HERE!
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Alkaline Diet for Longevity

6/12/2018

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Do you eat to live or live to eat?  The purpose of eating food is to fuel the body, yet in America eating has become synonymous with pleasure.  We live to eat instead of eat to live which presents many challenges health-wise.  

Don't get me wrong, I am all for enjoying food and finding pleasure in eating.  You can actually reprogram your taste buds to enjoy healthy food.  I promise!  I told my kids all the time when they didn't like a food I prepared, "You get new taste buds every 21 days so just wait & you will like this."  I can't say they were too thrilled with my response but they did learn to eat a lot of things most kids wouldn't.  I'm grateful that both of them make healthy choices now that they are adults.  

How do you reprogram your taste buds?  You reprogram them by continuing to eat the food that gives life - fresh whole plant foods close to their natural state.  Live food gives life - dead food brings death.  Live food is raw food bursting with enzymes.
For example if you don't like kale, one of the healthiest foods on the planet, add it to a morning shake.  Try kale chips or saute it with some onions and garlic.  Just keep eating it, even if only 1 bite at a time.  Your taste buds will adjust to the taste and you may begin to actually like it.

Eating a diet that is 75% alkaline is optimal.  Cancer thrives in an acid environment.  Unfortunately the majority of Americans eat an acidic diet, full of overcooked and processed foods.   

Foods either leave an acid or alkaline ash behind.  I have included a chart below that shows which foods are alkaline or which are acidic.  Eat 75% of your calories on the alkaline side for optimal health.  Notice that is where most fruits & veggies are.
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I hope you will choose to eat to live so that you can live a vibrant, long life!

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Nutrion for Anemia

5/16/2018

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Iron deficient anemia is rampant in America! Anemia can be caused by one of three things. One is Iron-deficiency anemia, another is B-12 deficiency anemia, and lastly is Folic-acid deficiency anemia. For all of the three situations it is important to determine the cause so that you can deal with that. Causes and symptoms of iron-deficiency anemia consists of: Poor Diet, Pregnancy and Lactation, Menses, Intestinal malabsorption, Gastrointestinal bleeding, Genitourinary bleeding, Repeated blood donation, Growth, Gastric Surgery, and Hookworm/Intestinal parasites, to name a few.
For all anemia symptoms eat a diet high in green leafy vegetables and their juices.

Suggestions for anemia are as follows:
Iron-deficiency anemia - find a reason for chronic blood loss or why you are not absorbing sufficient amounts of dietary iron.  Lack of hydrochloric acid is a common reason for impaired iron absorption.  Increasing iron levels in the food may help overcome poor absorption.  Foods rich in iron are leafy green vegetables, dried beans, black strap molasses, dried apricots, and other dried fruits, and almonds.  Vitamin C has been shown to greatly enhance the absorption of dietary iron so it helps to eat something high in vitamin C with the iron rich foods (such as strawberries, oranges, peppers, tomatoes, etc).  You should avoid black tea, coffee, wheat bran, and egg yolks as they can reduce iron absorption.  Antacids and overuse of calcium supplements also decrease iron absorption.
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I highly recommend juicing for any health situation as well as for prevention.  There is not a single more important thing that you can do for your health.  Some juices which are really good for anemia are red & black raspberry juice and spinach juice.
Other beneficial juices are parsley, beet greens, and carrot as they are sources of iron.  Kale, parsley & green pepper are sources of vitamin C.  Asparagus, spinach, and kale are sources of folic acid.  In lieu of juicing, make a green smoothie each day consisting of 8 ounces of water or coconut water, a bunch of kale or spinach, and fruits of your choice. Add 1-2 tablespoons of chia seeds for added nutrition. You may want to consider a B-12 supplement as well.  The one I prefer is Garden of Life's Vegan B-12 spray which you can order on my dispensary by clicking on the picture below for Emerson.  


I find that using supplements in anemia situations is key to helping your body get back to health.  

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Juicing Can Save Your Life!

7/18/2017

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Thanks to the incredible documentary titled Fat, Sick & Nearly Dead, juicing for health and well-being has had a resurgence in the public awareness. As a Naturopath and health coach, I have spent time learning about and personally trying a variety of fasts and health regimes. In the form of a juice fast, juicing for health is one of the safest and most impactful methods I have seen work on myself and my clients. There are numerous healing therapies that incorporate juicing for health, such as the Gerson Therapy which heals cancer and other degenerative diseases. It’s a simple concept but one that does require effort. Here is some pertinent information regarding juicing:
BENEFITS OF DAILY JUICING FOR HEALTH:
  • Best vitamin/mineral supplement that you can get!
  • When foods are eaten whole, you only get up to 35% of the nutrients (depending on the health of your digestive system.) When you drink fresh squeezed juice, you get up to 95% of the nutrients and they are available very quickly to your cells.
  • Healing nutrients of raw fruits and vegetables are provided in their whole, complete and living form.
  • Fruit juices are cleansers. Vegetable juices are nourishers.
 BENEFITS OF A JUICE FAST:
  • A means of providing high concentrations of healing nutrients in a form that requires very little digestion and assimilation of energy.
  • Allows the digestive system to rest and rebuild.
  • Juicing does away with indigestion, a lack of proper digestion.
  • Juicing allows the body to both detoxify and heal.
  • A one-month juice diet is the equivalent of 5-6 months on a raw fruit and vegetable diet.
INSTRUCTIONS FOR AN EFFICIENT JUICE FAST:
  • Juice must be freshly made using a high quality juicer such as a Champion. For cancer patients, a Norwalk juicer is recommended.
  • Juice only organic produce. Otherwise you are getting a toxic cocktail!
  • Sip juice slowly – consume between ½ gallon and 1 gallon daily.
  • If the body loses its appetite, listen to it. It desires a rest and probably wants to do some cleansing. Drink only distilled water and very diluted (50%) juice. Do not continue for more than 2 days on this program without the supervision of a health provider.
  • If something is desired to eat, eat melons. An occasional piece of raw, juicy fruit is acceptable, but no more than once a day.
  • Do not drink after 8:30 PM.
  • Drink purified water as desired.
  • Exercise twice daily as it increases the efficiency of the diet, but don’t overdo it. Lighter exercise is preferred such as walking.
  • Take one or two 15 to 30 minute catnaps daily. Get at least 9 hours sleep at night if possible. Your body is doing some major cleansing and healing and needs rest!
  • It is essential to have at least one bowel movement daily to aid in the removal of toxins from the body. Take 1 Tablespoon of chia seeds in one of your juices to get the fiber needed. To help your colon continue moving, drink Traditional Medicinals' Smooth Move tea nightly.  If you have not had a movement that day, then take a clear water enema before bedtime.
  • Take a good quality probiotic 2 times daily. Take on an empty stomach. Use only freeze-dried type. Keep refrigerated.
 PREPARING FOR THE JUICE FAST (3 DAYS PRIOR):
  • Decrease your consumption of food and eat your last meal by 6 PM.
  • Eat only fresh fruit for breakfast.
  • Your last meal the night before your fast should be all raw fruits & veggies.
BREAKING THE JUICE FAST:
  • Eat only fruits for the first 2 days after completing the juice diet. The third day you may introduce raw veggies. Continue with only raw for another day. You may add cooked food on the 5th day after the juice diet, or sooner if you did a shorter fast.
  • Breaking the juice diet properly is as important as the diet itself. If you break this type of regime improperly, you can undo some of the good that was accomplished.

RECOMMENDED BOOKS ON JUICING:
  • Fresh Vegetable & Fruit Juices by N.W. Walker
  • Juice Fasting & Detoxification by Steve Meyerowitz
  • Fat, Sick & Nearly Dead by Joe Cross (documentary on Netflix as well)
  • The Juice Lady's Guide to Juicing for Health by Cherie Calbom

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