Whole-Food Guide for Breast Cancer Survivors (26 page)
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Authors: Edward Bauman
(By Ed Bauman, PhD, and Lizette Marx, NC, from
Flavors of Health
, Bauman College Press, 2011)
A classic Eating for Health spice that adds aroma and zest to your food, this is great sprinkled on smoothies, fruit, yogurt, and desserts.
4 tablespoons cinnamon
1 tablespoon cardamom
3 tablespoons ginger powder
2 teaspoons nutmeg
2 teaspoons allspice
2 tablespoons dried orange peel
Mix all of the spice powders and orange peel together. Store the mixture in an airtight container.
Resources
Books
Barnard, N. D., and J. K. Reilly. 2008.
The Cancer Survivor’s Guide: Foods That Help You Fight Back.
Summertown, TN: Healthy Living Publications.
Blaylock, R. L. 2003.
Natural Strategies for Cancer Patients.
New York: Kensington Publishing.
Block, K. I. 2009.
Life Over Cancer: The Block Center Program for Integrative Cancer Treatment.
New York: Bantam Books.
Brownstein, D. 2008.
Iodine: Why You Need It, Why You Can’t Live without It.
3rd ed. West Bloomfield, MI: Medical Alternatives Press.
Emeka, M. L. 2008.
Cancer’s Best Medicine: A Self-Help and Wellness Guide.
2nd ed. Port Orchard, WA: Apollo Publishing International.
Katz, R. 2008.
One Bite at a Time: Nourishing Recipes for Cancer Survivors and Their Friends.
With M. Edelson. Berkeley, CA: Celestial Arts.
———. 2009.
The Cancer-Fighting Kitchen: Nourishing, Big-Flavor Recipes for Cancer Treatment and Recovery.
With M. Edelson. New York: Ten Speed Press.
Moss, R. W. 1995.
Questioning Chemotherapy.
New York: Equinox Press.
———. 2000.
Antioxidants against Cancer.
New York: Equinox Press.
Murray, M. 2002.
How to Prevent and Treat Cancer with Natural Medicine.
New York: Riverhead Books.
Nixon, D. W. 1996.
The Cancer Recovery Eating Plan: The Right Foods to Help Fuel Your Recovery.
New York: Three Rivers Press.
Pendergrast, R. 2010.
Breast Cancer: Reduce Your Risk with Foods You Love.
North Augusta, SC: Penstokes Press.
Quillan, P. 2005.
Beating Cancer with Nutrition.
4th ed. With N. Quillan. Includes CD-ROM. Carlsbad, CA: Nutrition Times Press.
Servan-Schreiber, D. 2009.
Anticancer: A New Way of Life.
New York: Viking Penguin.
Silberstein, S. 2005.
Hungry for Health.
West Conshohocken, PA: Infinity Publishing.
———. 2009.
Breast Cancer: Is It What You’re Eating or What’s Eating You?
Wynnewood, PA: Center for Advancement in Cancer Education.
Somers, S. 2009.
Knockout: Interviews with Doctors Who Are Curing Cancer.
New York: Three Rivers Press.
Thomson, P. A. J. 2006.
After Shock: From Cancer Diagnosis to Healing.
New Paltz, NY: Roots and Wings.
Weil, A. 2004.
Natural Health, Natural Medicine: The Complete Guide to Wellness and Self-Care for Optimum Health.
New York: Houghton Mifflin Company.
Yance Jr., D. R. 1999.
Herbal Medicine, Healing, and Cancer: A Comprehensive Program for Prevention and Treatment.
With A. Valentine. Chicago: Keats Publishing.
Websites
Advanced BC
Informational website about metastatic breast cancer support, advocacy, and resources
American Association for Cancer Research
Listings of cancer treatment, support, and research agencies
American Cancer Society: Stay Healthy—Guide to Quitting Smoking
www.cancer.org/Healthy/StayAwayfromTobacco/GuidetoQuittingSmoking/index
Information to help quit smoking
Annie Appleseed Project
Information, education, advocacy, and awareness about complementary and alternative medicine for people with cancer
Army of Women
A partnership between the Dr. Susan Love Research Foundation and Avon Foundation for Women, working toward finding a cure
Beat Breast Cancer through Breast Health
Dr. Sherry Tenpenny’s blog, sharing information, links, and scientific reports
Breast Cancer Choices
Information for patients to make informed choices about breast procedures and treatments
Breast Cancer Fund
Breast cancer information site that highlights environmental causes of breast cancer to help eradicate them
Breast Equity
strittermed.org/breast_equity/
Information about cancer news and research from Dr. Gwen Stritter
Campaign for Safe Cosmetics, The
Coalition that provides information about ingredients in cosmetics
Cancer Avenues
Support and advocacy to help people who are seeking information about treatments, supplements, and research into breast cancer
Cancer Decisions
Website of Ralph Moss, offering news, opinion, and treatment options regarding various topics related to cancer
CanHelp
Alternative cancer therapy organization helping to find therapy, counseling, and support for people who are seeking nonconventional treatment
Center for Advancement in Cancer Education
An educational center providing information, counseling, and referral services for cancer prevention and support during treatment
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Links to various environmental health sites
Cristiana Paul
Guide to anti-aging, nutrition, and wellness information
Dr. Susan Love Research Foundation
Information about prevention, detection, treatment, and surviving cancer
EarthRose Institute
An informational organization working to help prevent exposure to toxins and provide information and education
Environment, Health, and Safety Online
Information about women’s health and environmental links
GrassrootsHealth
Information and research about vitamin D
Green Facts
Information on endocrine disruptors and scientific reports that is accessible and understandable to the layperson
Healing Cancer Naturally
A holistic view of cancer treatments with references to books, websites, and alternative therapies
Iodine Group, The
Website providing information on iodine and its effect on the body
National Cancer Research Foundation
Information about cancer approaches that differ from conventional methods
1 Up on Cancer
An online source of information on cancer, treatments, and resources aimed at survivors and bloggers
Organic Consumers Association
Organization that supports organic food, food safety, labeling, farming, and sustainability
Silent Spring Institute
Research on environmental links to breast cancer, environmental health, and the new field of green chemistry
Silent Spring Institute: Environment and Breast Cancer—Science Review
sciencereview.silentspring.org/mamm_browse.cfm
An online database reviewing mammary carcinogens
Society for Integrative Oncology
Organization that promotes the scientific study of integrative treatment options, complementary therapies, and botanicals for cancer patients
Sunlight, Nutrition, and Health Research Center
Organization that promotes changes in diet and lifestyle to help prevent chronic disease
Think Before You Pink
A project of Breast Cancer Action promoting accountability and responsibility in breast-cancer fund-raising
Toxic Effects: Everyday Exposures
Information about toxins in and around the home and strategies for limiting your exposure
Wellness Directory of Minnesota: Breast Cancer
www.mnwelldir.org/docs/cancer2/breast.htm
Online wellness directory with information on attacking and preventing cancer, and boosting the immune system
Weston A. Price Foundation, The
Foundation promoting education and research toward restoring nutrient-dense foods to the diet
Tests Referred to in This Book
Retreats
Casting for Recovery
Free fly-fishing weekend retreat for women who have or have had breast cancer.
Commonweal
A weeklong integrated program featuring massage, meditation, and more.
Harmony Hill Retreat Center
Free cancer programs in Washington state for patients and their families.
Healing Odyssey
Lake Forest, California, weekend retreats for women cancer survivors.
Hilltop Retreat
507-288-8354
Mayo Clinic–sponsored spiritual weekend retreat.
