Principle 1: Avoiding Toxins

What do I mean by ‘avoiding toxins’? Many man-made chemicals have a strong, causal link to cancer. And for those who choose chemotherapy and/or radiation, this is an obvious challenge since the treatments themselves are extremely toxic. All the more reason to give our organs of detoxification a break by limiting as much toxic overload as we can. Toxins stress a healing body.

It’s not enough to ‘eat right’ unless you have a deep commitment to what that means. I eat only organic if possible. I eat whole foods. I avoid processed foods (especially sugar and bleached flour). I limit consumption of beef and dairy. Any animal products I do consume are organic or at least free of anti-biotics and hormones. I consume lots of fruits and vegetables. I don’t smoke and I limit alcohol. I’m not saying anything you haven’t heard. This is just a loving, gentle reminder that you are your best healer. You need to treat yourself and that body that is fighting for you with love and support.

I chose to have chemo and radiation… a LOT! It was a hard choice for me. I suffered… but not as much as everyone else and I credit my naturopathic regimen for sustaining me. Withstanding horrendous amounts of chemo and radiation gave me an edge to beat the bastard back so that my natural therapies could work as well. Peace and love be with those who are struggling with this now.

Avoiding Toxins

Part A – Better living through chemistry?, Methylation, MTHFR, and cancer, Organic vs. non-organic

Part B – Foods to avoid, Toxins in the water supply, Personal care products

Part C – Toxins in the home, Stress as a toxin, Toxins from science, medicine, technology