Celebrating National Cancer Survivors Day
Healing Journeys
and
present
The Cancer-Fighting Kitchen:
Friday, May 30, 2014
9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Vineville United Methodist Church
2045 Vineville Ave.
Macon, GA 31204
Approved for 7 CE credits for RN, MFT, and LCSW
The Workshop
There is wide agreement that one of the most important things we can do to support and promote our own health is to give our bodies the nutrients they need. There are many theories of nutrition out there, and we need to know how to individualize the scientific evidence related to what nutritional support will aid our bodies in recovery and prevent recurrence. As a Naturopathic Oncologist, Lise Alschuler will present evidence-based nutritional and botanical support to support wellness.
We also need to know how to translate that science into the meals that come out of our kitchens. “Chefnurcian” (Chef, Nurse, Musician) Laura Pole, RN, MSN, using equal parts warm kitchen-table wisdom and credible scientific knowledge, will demonstrate how to include health-supportive food selections in our daily meals. She will present tips for eating-awareness that help us discover which foods nourish us and which foods “nag” us. Expect to have a delightful time, as Chef Laura brings you “sound bytes” with her savory singing!
With the understanding that diet is but one aspect of lifestyle that contributes to greater health and cancer risk reduction, this workshop includes an experiential presentation on movement, which will review the importance of exercise and will include a demonstration of exercise for participants of all abilities.
Finally, a section called “A Day in the Life of a Healthy Survivor” will tie lifestyle strategies together by illustrating daily choice points that a survivor can make to string together a lifetime of healthy living. The clinical data supporting these strategies will also be introduced.
Instructors
Lise N. Alschuler, ND, is board certified in naturopathic oncology and has been practicing naturopathic medicine for 20 years. Dr. Alschuler is past-President of the American Association of Naturopathic Physicians. She is co-author with Karolyn Gazella of The Definitive Guide to Cancer: An Integrative Approach to Prevention, Treatment, and Healing, now in its 3rd edition. Their follow-up book, The Definitive Guide to Thriving After Cancer: A Five-Step Integrative Plan to Reduce the Risk of Recurrence and Build Lifelong Health, was published in October 2013. They have created FiveToThrivePlan, a multimedia initiative dedicated to sharing information about integrative cancer prevention and treatment. Dr. Alschuler has received professional recognition and many awards for her work in integrative medicine. She was diagnosed with breast cancer in 2008 and thrives today! www.drlise.net and www.FiveToThrivePlan.com
Laura Pole, RN, MSN, President of Eating for a Lifetime, is a Health Supportive Gourmet Chef, an Oncology Clinical Nurse Specialist, Certified Nia Fitness Instructor, and a professional musician with over 30 years experience in health care, health education and entertaining people. Laura first learned the art of good cooking in Louisiana at the apron strings of incredible Cajun and Creole home cooks. Laura blends her passions for food, entertaining and health into a career of nurturing people. Laura is considered an authority in shaping the field of health supportive cooking for people with serious illness. Chef Laura is Director of Nourishment Education Programs for Smith Center for Healing and the Arts in Washington, DC. She also serves as Head Chef for their Cancer Help Program Retreats. Laura has edited 2 cookbooks, Soul Savory and A Taste of Smith Farm: Taking the Art of Good Cooking Home. She is a contributing chef to My Food My Health, a food and wellness website. www.eatingforalifetime.com
Who Should Attend
- Anyone wanting to promote healing of mind, body, and spirit.
- Women and men touched by cancer or any life-altering illness.
- People supporting friends or family coping with cancer or
other illness. - Healthcare providers.
At this Workshop you will learn:
- diet strategies that strengthen the body’s resistance to cancer, complement medical care, and bolster recovery after treatment;
- what specific foods can significantly boost the body’s innate ability to resist cancer;
- the importance of weight management to reduce cancer risk;
- which foods are most important to avoid (and explore healthy substitutes);
- how some foods (and spices) can alter gene expression, turning off cancer-promoting signals;
- some standard laboratory tests that can give you and your doctor a look at your nutritional status and health status;
- key dietary supplements to support a cancer-fighting diet;
- how to use flavor carriers to create healthy food that tastes great and is good for you;
- how to minimize the costs of food while maximizing health;
- what kitchen equipment is the safest and most cost effective to have in your kitchen;
- The role of exercise in nourishing health during and beyond cancer treatment;
- How to integrate nourishing self-care practices into your life.