Since Cathy had cancer 22 years ago my interest in nutrition and supplementation became a matter of very high interest. The oncologist was of no help at the time when it came to nutrition and lifestyle changes. So Cathy and I were left on our own to decipher, weed-out, interpret information that was hard to find and even harder to understand.
At first the best way to make sure the cancer does not return (we thought) was to become "Vegans'. You know people that won't eat foods that have a face on it. Animal products! Yes, we went 10 years as Vegans and I can assure you it was a good decision in some aspects. Let me explain!
As I said we had to decipher the information and we had no one to really turn to, no internet, no encyclopedia, no nothing. We did look at what the American Cancer Society people had to say and we also looked at what the typical dietician had to offer. We found that they really did not feel that diet was a major role player in the cause of cancer, but it was of "some concern" to them. They did realize that the more fruits and vegetables one eats the "healthier" you would be as compared to one who ate only meat and potatoes.
The same problem still prevails (not for me, as much as it did) but maybe for you! What about the food we eat or the supplements we take? What is right for me and what is right for you? Are you dependent upon the commercials on t.v. for your information or maybe a clerk at one of the stores you purchase your supplements from? Who do you trust?
Cathy and I found the book"Fit for Life" 20 years ago and it literally changed our lives when it came to food and how to eat it. We remained "Vegans" as I said for 10 years and became limited experts on food preparation and what I call "food stacking". We would eat our fruits separately from other foods because they digested so much quicker. We ate foods that would not tax the body for great amout of times for digestion so the saved energy would go to healing instead of processing.
Remember the recent blog I wrote, "Teamwork"? I am here to help you on your path to health. We can't rely on t.v. commercials nor can we rely on store clerks that do not have the background to help you make a proper decision when it comes to "healthcare". My experience from research, hit and miss programs, schooling and teaching can give you a step up towards good health. All you need to do is ask.
We will go further into this on my next "Blog". By the way, Cathy is a 22 year "Cancer Survivor" due to lifestlye changes that she did those many years ago. For me (her cancer saved my life), I am the one who is "blessed" because she is still with me and we are enjoying LIFE together!
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I am able to relate to your story. Five years ago, I was diagnosed with Bi-Polar disorder and was told I would be on medication for the rest of my life. That statement did not line up with the word of God and I decided to figure out what was causing this 'illness'. With the help of Natural doctors, not the medical community, I found I had chemical imbalances that could be corrected by a change in diet and exercise! Imagine my surprise that if I would eat more fruit, vegetables, and fish I may not have ever suffered the bi-polar disorder. Today I am happy to report I am no longer taking medications for this 'illness'. I am balanced and learning how my body works if I treat it well! Truly, this adventure has been a Gift in health and wellness for myself and my family. I will never revert back to the SAD diet. It will kill me slowly and painfully! ~Deanna Hildenbrand
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