Healthy by Nature radio show this week

As you will see in the blog this week, I want to tweak the October focus on breast cancer to cover all cancers and alternate ways to approach the topic. Please consider forwarding this newsletter to anyone you know who has an interest in cancer.

My first guest is NY Times bestselling author Kelly Turner, Ph.D. She is a researcher and psychotherapist who specializes in integrative oncology. Her book, Radical Remission: Surviving Cancer Against All Odds presents her research on over a thousand cases of Radical Remission. (People who have defied a serious or even terminal cancer diagnosis with a complete reversal of the disease.) We’ll cover some of the key factors that Dr. Turner found among nearly all survivors she studied and tell how we can put these practices to work in our own lives.

We will then talk with pharmacist, Certified Clinical Nutritionist and author, Ross Pelton about how to avoid and neutralize free radicals that are not only an important factor in the initiation of cancer, but also in premature aging.

We do have options

In many parts of the country the leaves are beginning to turn red and gold, but in a matter of days, the entire country will suddenly turn pink. No question about it—Breast Cancer Awareness month is a true marvel of brand marketing. (In doing research for this blog I even came across a porn website that wants to save boobs!) I sincerely believe that every person in the US over the age of 2 is fully aware of breast cancer. Great job! But, now what?

My hat is off to the diligent volunteers who have sponsored and participated in the fundraising runs and talked pro sports teams into wearing pink. I have an idea. Breast cancer options aren’t limited to minor variations in what we’ve been doing in the 40-year war on cancer.

Can we possibly consider a different shade of pink? It’s just that I’m a bit discouraged that most of the charities that benefit from the pink revolution seem to continue using the money raised mainly for grants for pharmaceutical research. While benefits have been seen here and there, the effort has clearly not lead to “THE CURE” envisioned 30 years ago when the marketing campaign first began. (It was started by the American Cancer Society and the pharmaceutical giant AstraZeneca.) Increased breast cancer awareness certainly has resulted in more screening. The increased screening has led to more women being treated. (Note: there is some controversy about the potential risks of over-treatment of non-invasive forms.) Breast cancer rates have declined over the years, but mainly because of a significant decline in smoking and a reduction in the use of unsafe hormone replacement therapies.

What if we turned a lot more attention to similar improvements in diet, lifestyle and environmental toxins that might help prevent all cancers? And, why not lend more support to research and education about natural ways to support treatments and achieve more of those Radical Remissions (Surviving Cancer Against All Odds) that Dr. Kelly Turner has been cataloging? An article in our library, Breast Cancer – 13 Preventive Steps, offers a baker’s dozen of positive ideas. (There are several other pages on cancer under the Library heading “Immune and Cancer.”)

We all want to know that our donations of hard-earned money are going to truly worthy causes. Charity Navigator is a valuable online resource where you can check charities of all kinds for their honesty and to see how much of the money raised goes to the ultimate goal rather than to more fundraising, overhead and salaries. (You might be surprised how poorly some of the well-known organizations rank.) I’d love to hear from readers who have found responsible organizations that support research on natural approaches to cancer. In the meantime, I have an idea how to make a donation that we know for sure will directly benefit a wonderful person you may even know.

For example, Renee Smith is a delightful lady who volunteers to help manage the speaker stage at our Natural HealthFest events. She has been bravely and cheerfully fighting a breast cancer diagnosis that included a recommendation for ovary removal. Cancer treatment is expensive. Her friends, Renee’s Warriors, have started a fund to help. At this link you can offer encouragement or make a donation of any size. It will all help. (Note: the financial companies typically charge 2-5% to process the donation and the GiveForward site retains 5% to cover the hosting of the site.) Check out her page. If you would prefer to donate by check and have all of it go to her, you can mail it to Healthy by Nature at 3221 Independence Parkway, Plano, TX 75075 and we will deliver it to Renee. Thank you in advance for your support.

COMING ATTRACTIONS

October 2-4, Dallas, Homeoprophylaxis Conference (That is the homeopathic alternative to vaccinations.)

October 17 (Saturday) 9:30-4:30. NEW Fall Edition Natural HealthFest in North Dallas. The Wyndham Dallas Suites – Park Central (7800 Alpha Road Dallas, TX 75240). Click here to see the seminar schedule Unlike our previous March mega-events, this is exclusive with limited seating. (Only ticket holders can see exhibits.) Assure your seat and SAVE $4 (or more) by ordering tickets today. Click here to do that and to get in on the far infrared sauna raffle.

Last Week Follow-up

LISTEN to that show in the archives.

Health guru Bill Sardi has been studying the causes of heartburn, indigestion, bloating and acid reflux. He shared with us a shortcut to natural remedies that get to the root of those problems–Garligest. To order your FREE sample, click here or call 866-674-3955. Magnet therapy is a form of energy medicine that is quite therapeutic if used properly. As with almost anything, there are imitators that kind of look like the proven ones, but their beauty is only skin deep. Eva Navratil, CEO of Serenity2000 explained the benefits for pain and other issues that are improved with better circulation and oxygenation. For studies and a wide variety of products, visit the website or call 1-800-461-6398. The discount code is hbnshow. Ask your health food store or compounding pharmacy to carry Serenity2000 magnets. Rhonda’s Nature’s Way in San Antonio, TX already does!