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Acronyms
Adroitly Created Representations Of Notions, You Might Say.
C.A.N.C.E.R.
There are many similarities between
the lifestyle and mindset for cancer prevention and cancer treatment.
These can be summed up by the acronym C.A.N.C.E.R.
C. Choice
Whatever the situation, you can choose to react or respond. The choice
might be between a rock and a hard place, but it is still a choice. You
can choose to accept a situation or you can choose to try and change it.
You can always choose to nurture your sense of humor, which is a built
in survival device.
A. Attitude
Attitude is the paintbrush of the mind. Success in real estate is defined
as 'location, location, location'. Success in life is attitude, attitude,
attitude.
The greatest discovery of my generation
is that human beings can alter their lives by altering their attitudes
of mind.
- William James
N. Nutrition
Eat plenty of natural complex carbohydrates and fiber (e.g. fruits, vegetables,
grains and nuts). Go for a rainbow diet with multiple colors everyday.
Numerous health enhancing phytonutrients are found in colored fruits and
veggies. (see 'Well'
Spring 2001 or 'The
Little Book of Lifestyle Artistry.')
C. Control of Stress
We are good at being human doings, but need to be human beings as well.
Seek relaxation through meditation or massage, yoga, progressive muscle
relaxation, or whatever turns you off. Don't just do something, sit
there. ("Calm Down"
is a superb breath centered guided meditation CD by Nancy Wardle, MD)
E. Exercise
Make sure purposeful movement is a part of your day. I really like the
10,000 steps concept (see 'Well' Spring
and Summer 2002,
'10,000 Steps' articles). Exercise is the generic medicine, what sort
of play you choose is just your brand preference. (see
'Well' Spring 2000 'Exercise' article)
R. Relationships
Loneliness is a major risk factor for cancer and many other diseases.
Find ways to give and receive love, and make sure you have a loving relationship
with yourself. If you find yourself spending a lot of time with negative
and depressed people, consider weeding your social garden. As Dean Ornish
notes, "There is a scientific basis for the healing power of intimacy."
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