Healing Cancer: How Your Emotions are Essential to Recovery
What would you do if you or a close loved one got the dreaded news…
…the “C-word”?
How would you handle it?
My 17-year old has already had enough exposure to failed cancer treatments and loss of loved ones that he’s already decided he would have no part of conventional therapy. He’d be happy to slosh down wheat grass juice, or even cardboard for that matter, if he thought it would nourish him back to health.
Raised on a healthy, whole foods high-green vegan diet since birth, he’s a strapping young man of 17. No scrawniness about him. He’s lean, muscular, and strong. He needs to be to get up at the crack of dawn to swim 3 or more miles every day then work out in the weight room.
He’s convinced he’s doing all the right things to protect himself from disease. Other than a broken arm about 4 years ago, he hasn’t been to a doctor since he was 7 after his brother jumped on his head in the swimming pool. When he complained of a headache several hours later, I took precautions to get a second opinion to be sure he didn’t have a hidden brain injury. He was fine.
And this is how it should be.
“C”is for Choices
We all make daily choices about what to eat, how to move, when to sleep and how to think and feel.
Yes, we do decide how to feel.
Not consciously necessarily, but it is a decision on some level.
Most people think feelings happen as a result of circumstances. Someone dies; we feel sad. A baby is born, and we feel happy.
I learned in freshman psychology class many years ago that there was really an A-B-C model at play:
- Activating event (stimulus) filtered through a
- Belief system (and subsequent thoughts) results in the
- Consequence (emotion).
A circumstance arises and our belief system triggers a thought about it, which triggers an emotion.
The emotion then sets off a cascade of physiologic and biochemical changes which leads to either healing or disease, depending on whether the emotion triggered is positive or negative.
So what does this have to do with cancer where this article started?
Healing the Emotions that Cause Cancer
My radio show guest, Timea Havas, believes feelings and emotions have everything to do with cancer. In fact, she was given up as incurable by the medical doctors 22 years ago when she was diagnosed with cancer, a rare blood disorder, and liver problems.
Did she give up and take on the death sentence they offered her?
NO.
She went on a mission to heal herself and what she discovered opened her eyes to a whole new world.
Can thought and feelings really create disease? And more importantly, can they help you to heal?
Decide for yourself.
Listen to the life-changing recordings of Part 1 and Part 2.
Having lost so many relatives and friends to cancer, I am so touched by the work Timea is doing. She’s worked with 108 cancer patients, many 4th stage and some with only weeks to live. 106 are cancer free. That blows away the success rate of conventional treatment.
The catch is, you need to be an active participant in your recovery with the emotional work Timea does. There’s no playing victim and allowing yourself to have your treatment dictated and just hoping for a positive outcome.
Listen to the archive, and then check out Part 2!
There are also not-to-be-missed additional resources for understanding natural cancer prevention and treatment here!
While I don’t believe it’s prudent to just deal with the emotions without also looking at the lifestyle and diet factors that contribute, I also think that just looking at the diet and lifestyle factors offers limited success.
An oncologist I admire, Dr. Lodi in Arizona, told me that his first appointment with a new patient is spent MOSTLY talking about the attitude shifts that are needed for a successful outcome.
With all these resources at our disposal, I feel hopeful that the current epidemic of cancer will turn around soon.
Tags: Cancer, cancer prevention, cancer treatment, emotional health, Timea Havas
Posted in Cancer, Cancer Nutrition, Vibrant Health
The Healing Cancer World Summit: Make the Madness Stop!
- by Dr. Ritamarie Loscalzo
As you know if you’ve been getting my newsletters for a while, I have lost quite a few loved ones to cancer.
Most recently, my brother-in-law died over the summer after a long and painful hospital stay that resulted from complications of his lung cancer treatment. It was painful, to say the least, to watch him suffer and die after racking up well over a million dollars in hospital bills.
The same thing happened to my sister 3 years ago, and several cousins, friends, and even children of my friends.
I know there are alternatives that have a high rate of success.
I also know that there are lifestyle practices you can put into place right away to prevent yourself from becoming a statistic.
Starting Wednesday, October 25th, 2011, you can hear from the experts about their methods and successes in a controversial and powerful online event called The Healing Cancer World Summit.
http://www.drritamarie.com/go/HealingCancerSummit
Natural and integrative cancer techniques have never quite been explored in the way it will be during the event.
For 5 nights, Kevin Gianni – health author, organizer, and host – will interview 9 of the top natural cancer doctors and researchers around the world and they will share what they’re doing in their clinics to help prevent or even treat cancer.
During the program you’ll learn:
- What therapies these doctors and experts are using that they say can prevent and even treat cancer naturally.
- What herbs and supplements are scientifically known to prevent cancer.
- Scientific and documented proof that natural cancer treatments work.
- How to stack the deck in your favor and do your best to prevent cancer, including how to detoxify and cleanse your body naturally… and safely!
- About a unique treatment that brings the best of natural and conventional medical wisdom together.
- The best natural and integrative options for you and your budget.
- What the cancer industry doesn’t want you to know.
- How natural treatments work from a survivor’s perspective.
- And much more.
http://www.drritamarie.com/go/HealingCancerSummit
These experts are doctors, nutritionists, advocates and survivors who will share their science, research, and stories so you can discover options you may never have heard about.
There are 9 experts in all, with decades of experience amongst them working with cancer patients in their clinics. The experts include Dr. Nicolas Gonzalez, Dr. Francisco Contreras, Dr. Leigh Erin Connealy, Dr. Thomas Lodi, Charlotte Gerson, Mike Adams, Burton Goldberg, and others.
The event starts the evening of Wednesday, October 25th, 2011, so now is the time to sign up.
The event is free!
To register now, all you have to do is visit this page here…
http://www.drritamarie.com/go/HealingCancerSummit
If you’d like to have the recordings and transcripts of the Cancer Summit for your own library there is a special option for you to purchase the downloads and transcripts very reasonably once you sign up.
I signed up for the recordings because I have a few conflicts next week, and would like to listen later. Plus, I like to have transcripts so I can take notes and highlight pertinent points to refer back to later. In addition, there’s a unique benefit to getting the recordings – you get to share them with 3 people for no additional charge. I have a few family members who I will be gifting these to.
This also means that you and 3 friends can jointly purchase the recordings and each of you will have your own private access to the recordings, transcripts and bonuses, plus any extras that may be added later for a very tiny investment.
Here’s where to go now and register…
http://www.drritamarie.com/go/HealingCancerSummit
I was brought to tears by the video on the sign-up page.
I, like Kevin, have lost loved ones to cancer, and I wish I would have had access to this resource to share with them. It brings together all in one place a collection of cancer treatment and prevention alternatives that everyone needs to know.
Wishing you and your loved ones love, health, and joy,
Dr. Ritamarie
PS. The event registration is open until October 25th as is the special offer for the recordings, transcripts, bonuses, and no cost share with loved ones option.
When you register now, you’ll also get 3 special bonuses delivered to you right away.
http://www.drritamarie.com/go/HealingCancerSummit
Tags: Burton Goldberg, Cancer, cancer prevention, cancer treatment, Charlotte Gerson, Dr. Francisco Contreras, Dr. Leigh Erin Connealy, Dr. Nicolas Gonzalez, Dr. Thomas Lodi, healing cancer world summit, Kevin Gianni, Mike Adams
Posted in Cancer, Events
Arugula: Nature’s Viagra! Come-Hither Collard Wraps Raw Food Recipe
- by Dr. Ritamarie Loscalzo
Many raw food recipes, such as the one below, are quick and easy to make, filling and support several body systems.
- Arugula is great for circulation and is nature’s Viagra.
- Sauerkraut is great for digestion.
- Broccoli sprouts are super for hormone balance, liver detox and cancer protection
- Collard greens are loaded with life-sustaining minerals.
The more healing and energy-providing food you put into your body, the more you may find you have some “extra energy” to burn off.
Come-Hither Collard Wraps
Ingredients:
- 1 collard green leaf
- big handful arugula
- small handful broccoli sprouts
- 2 tablespoons sauerkraut
- 2 tablespoons *creamy nut cheese or nacho uncheese
Looking for my delicious Creamy Nut Cheese and Nacho Uncheese recipes? Sign up for my newsletter and get access to these recipes and more every week! You’ll find the Nacho Uncheese recipe printed in the September 1st, 2011 – Volume 1, Issue 11 edition! My Creamy Nut Cheese recipe will be coming soon in a future newsletter.
Directions:
Lay out your collard leaf and fill with amazing and amour-inspiring ingredients! Essentially, you’ll want to layer your ingredients, roll them up tight, and cut into chunks. Watch video for details on how to roll:
Raw Food Recipe Variation
Hot Under the Collard Wraps
Same as above but add roasted hatch chili peppers!
Tags: arugula, Cancer, collard greens, collard wraps, digestion, raw food recipe, sex drive
Posted in Cancer Nutrition, Raw Food Recipes, Raw Foods, Raw Foods Diet, Vegan Diet
The Top Three Foods To Avoid at All Costs
- by Dr. Ritamarie Loscalzo
When it comes to the dangers of the Standard American Diet, it’s hard to limit all the possible exclusions to only the 3 top foods to avoid, but here goes. The three foods discussed in this video are devastating to your health:
In this video you’ll learn:
- why margarine not only swells your joints and muscles, it increases your risk of heart disease and cancer.
- the mechanism behind how sugar effects your metabolism and why high fructose corn sugar is so damaging to your liver.
- the dangers of white bread, the ridiculous approach to its production, and how it affects your blood sugar with empty, gluten-damaging calories.
Tags: aspartame, blood sugar, bread, Cancer, cholesterol, Diabetes, DNA, fats, fatty acid oxidation, fatty liver, gluten, heart disease, high fructose corn syrup, hydrogenated oil, inflammation, insulin, margarine, soda, soft drinks, sugar, Three Foods To Avoid, trans fats, white bread
Posted in Cancer, Gluten Free Diet, Health Coach, Reduce Belly Fat
Mother’s Day Memories and Wishes
My Mom Mary at age 43
It’s been 20 years since I sent my Mom a card on Mother’s Day. Of course, I still express my appreciation to her for all she did. I just wish she was still around in physical form so I could give her a big hug and tell her how much I love her.
If your Mom is still alive, let her know how much you love her and appreciate her. Give her a hug if you can. Enjoy her while she’s here. Don’t leave things unspoken, as you never know if this conversation will be the last.
The last time my Mom and I spoke was on Easter 1991. It was late and we ended the conversation so we could go to sleep. My Mom was sharing some childhood experiences and ended with, “There’s so much more to tell you, stories you’ve never heard. We’ll get all caught up in June when you come to visit.” I had been planning a 2 week stay after my graduation from chiropractic school. I never got to hear those stories. She died just a few days later.
I know in my heart that my Mom’s premature death was preventable. She was only 56! Sometimes I blame myself, for not finding the right words to convince her to quit smoking and adopt a plant strong diet with lots of raw foods. I told her many times, and often I wasn’t as patient or kind about it as I could have been. I just so wanted for her to change. I gave her books to read…the ones written by MDs because they were “real doctors” in her eyes…to no avail.
I copied articles from medical journals. I even gave her a bottle of Vitamin C to go with the article that said that each cigarette depleted 100 mg of Vitamin C and asked her to at least take Vitamin C with her cigarettes. My message fell on deaf ears. When I found the unopened bottle of vitamins on her night stand and asked her why she wasn’t taking them, she told me she was scared that maybe they would have some kind of side effects. Yet she smoked cigarettes, knowing the effects!
I graduated and started my practice just a couple of months after my Mom’s death, committed to saving other people’s Moms from my Mom’s fate. I’ve dedicated my life to educating as many people as I possibly can about the dangers of processed food, smoking and other common unhealthy habits.
The war on cancer is far from being won. Heart disease and diabetes take a huge toll.
At my son Kevin’s baseball game the other day, I watched as small children bought candy and chips from the concession stand, not knowing what danger lurked inside the pretty wrappers. Parents give this stuff to their kids, thinking it’s safe. It’s sad to watch these young ones creating the perfect environment for disease. And the food they eat at home is not much better. Most kids eat fewer vegetables in a month than I do in a day.
I miss my Mom, and in doing so, I strengthen my commitment to make a difference. Education is foundational.
Changes are happening. While we still have a long way to go, as a society, we have so much more awareness today of the diet–disease connection than we did when I first started on this path 26 years ago. One step, one bite at a time, we can change the health of the world. It starts with your commitment and dedication to yourself and your family and spreads from there.
If you’re a Mom, I wish you a joyful, healthy day. Avoid the temptation to eat chocolate and unhealthy “treats” in celebration. I’ve already put in my request for breakfast in bed! On the menu is a green smoothie, fresh coconut water and a tropical fruit platter with fresh coconut, mango, pineapple and papaya.
Also on the agenda for the day are a run and a swim, and some relaxing time by the pool with a good book. My favorite way to celebrate special days is with extra special self care.
Treat the Mom’s in your life to some good food, relaxation and lots of appreciation.
If my Mom was here to celebrate I’d treat her to one of the recipes in my book “Dessert: Making it Rich Without Oil.” I might try to somehow gift it to her anonymously, so she wouldn’t realize it was good for her until after she enjoyed it. Then I would let her know.
With love and appreciation to all the Moms. May you seek health and in doing so, find the joy and fulfillment that vibrant health brings forth.
Love, Health and Happy Mother’s Day!
Dr. Ritamarie
P.S. Post a comment and let me know 2 things: Do you see the resemblance between my Mom and I? What are you doing to honor your Mom for Mother’s Day?
Tags: Cancer, Diabetes, diet, heart disease, Mother's Day, plant based diet, raw food breakfast, raw food dessert, Vibrant Health
Posted in Articles, Raw and Living Foods, Vegan Diet, Vibrant Health
