There are four exciting subjects I want to share with you, so I have created separate headings to identify them. There is a question at the end of the first subject to which I would appreciate your response, especially if your answer is yes. You may “reply” to this email or leave a comment (link is near my signature, below).
1. Cancer and Nutrition
For the past few months I’ve been sharing information from The Metabolic Approach to Cancer, by Nasha Winters, ND, and Jess Higgins Kelley, MNT. I want to share one more gem that seems so simple, yet makes such a big difference. It’s not only WHAT we eat that matters, but also WHEN we eat. She talks about the research done on intermittent fasting and the effect it can have on cancer treatment effectiveness. People who fast (don’t eat) before a chemo treatment have less side effects, and the treatment is more effective.
The health of our bodies in general (terrain that isn’t conducive to the growth of cancer) is improved when we eat our meals within an 8 hour period, and fast for 16 hours on a daily basis. I haven’t gotten there yet, but I’m on my way. It was pretty easy to get all my eating done in 10 hours (9 a.m. to 7 p.m.), giving me 14 hours of fasting, by just putting a stop to midnight snacks.
The Cancer and Nutrition workshop with Nasha Winters, ND, held in June in Sacramento, CA, was recorded. I’m excited that the video recordings will be digitally available soon, via streaming or downloading. Please watch for an email in the next week about how to get them.
We have been advised that it’s not worth the investment to make DVDs because “no one buys DVDs anymore.” I would appreciate hearing your opinion on that. Would you buy DVDs of the Cancer and Nutrition workshop if we had them available (or do you prefer downloads)?
2. Cancer as a Turning Point, From Surviving to Thriving™
On September 9th, Healing Journeys will offer a free Cancer as a Turning Point, From Surviving to Thriving™ mini-conference in Eureka, CA, at the invitation of The Breast and GYN Health Project, to celebrate their 20th anniversary. I want to offer my congratulations to them for offering their free services to women with cancer for 20 years. You can get more information and register for the event via a link in News.
3. A Healing Journey for All
If you have lost someone to cancer or know someone who is struggling with the disease, you have an opportunity to honor them by having their name carried on a pilgrimage on the Camino de Santiago.
In September, Barbi Phelps-Sandall, MD, a Healing Journeys board member, is doing her second pilgrimage to the Camino de Santiago (the Way of St. James) in Spain. She will be taking “pilgrims in absentia” with her by carrying their names, written on tags with the symbol of St. James (scallop shell), attached to her back pack and carried the entire distance (182 miles), culminating at the Cathedral in Santiago. Barbi will then light a candle in the cathedral for each “pilgrim” whose name she has been carrying, and she will attend the Pilgrims’ Mass in their honor.
By making a loving donation, you or your loved one will be honored, and Healing Journeys will have more resources to plan our next free program. There is a link in News for more information about Barbi’s pilgrimage, and to sign up you or your loved one to be included on this healing journey.
4. Planning for 2018
I’m feeling excited about the 2018 free program we are starting to plan, but we need to solidify more details before I can share it with you. I will have more information in my next eNewsletter. In the meantime, bless the present, trust yourself, and expect the best.
As always, I welcome your comments; to reply please click here.
In the Spirit of Healing,
Jan Adrian, MSW
Founder and Executive Director
I would buy a dvd of the Sacramento Metabolic approach to cancer but I can also download. Perhaps only burn the dvd’s as ordered if that is possible?
You are so amazing, Jan. I am so glad you are in my life!
In response to you question, no, I would not buy the DVD, since I do not have cancer, but I surely would refer anyone who has cancer to Healing Journeys.
Thanks, Jan — you are amazing! I prefer download rather than DVD, but am grateful for whatever format can be provided. A warrior sister wishing you continued faith, love and joy.
I prefer downloads.
I prefer to watch the video in the “cloud” versus download. Similar to watching videos on Youtube. Of course, the length of time it’s stored in the cloud is a problem if the viewer has purchased the video to keep permanently. On the other hand, having a DVD will avoid problems with downloads (interruptions, incompatible software, etc.), consuming hard drive space. As long the industry continues to provide DVD players in laptops and computers, I’d consider purchasing a DVD. My first preference is to watch it “online”.
Hi Jan
Yes it so matters what and when you eat. I started on the Keto diet, metabolic mitochondrial I guess is the new term that is more accurate, about year ago. I consider it a lifestyle choice and I have gained brain power and eliminated most of the chemo brain stuff, lost weight, gained energy, am not hungry all the time and reduced my colesterol numbers by a stupid amount in a year. My primary care Dr. was amazed and happy. I feel great and am moving forward in a more authentic way. This is a life changer. I am an Ovarian Cancer survivor. Not expected to live, my odds sucked. I am NED!
please continue to sell/provide DVDs since I screen them to my support groups as educational and stimulating greater current research and awareness…
I would buy them but I do believe with all the updated technology most would not. A lot of people use their phones for everything (I don’t) so they are becoming obsolete. New cars are not putting in cd players nor do new computers.
Hi Jan, responding to your question about downloads vs. CDs – I would download the video from the workshop because I would look at it on my PC, but I love my music on CDs so I can listen to them in the car. I’m enjoying Sister Monica’s CD now, and have been listening to Karen Drucker, too. I always enjoy your events; and I live in the area so contact me if you need help with anything.