Handbook II:
Confronting Disease and Lifestyle with Greater Awareness

You’re invited to take the content of this handbook to heart, from mine to yours. This handbook is an accumulation of credible perspectives designed to encourage critical thinking, prompt you to seek professional advice, and help you gain a deeper understanding before making decisions. As in all science, standing in awe of the exploratory process rather than clinging to established findings is often the wisest position, as discoveries and protocols are frequently revised and continually improved.

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We have learned about cancer protocols and how the medical field provides a robust platform for significant scientific research and testing. We have also learned that this area of expertise is highly specialized and often does not address the impact of nutrition, exercise, sleep patterns, meditation, prayer, and stress on human physiology at both cellular and systemic levels. Although medical doctors have come a long way, they are still not typically trained to suggest specific vitamins, minerals, or alternative avenues of support, and often default to prescribing medications to alleviate symptoms.

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Although nutrition is not taught in medical school, doctors understand that the radioactive sugar isotopes injected into a patient’s body during a PET scan travel directly to cancer sites, illuminating “hot spots” to locate tumors. The irony, then, is that if it is known that sugar feeds cancer, why are concession machines filled with sugary soft drinks and processed foods found in nearly every hospital and medical facility? Wouldn’t it be a remarkable shift if these spaces offered water and healthy snacks instead of foods that promote cancer growth? Sugar and processed foods compromise the immune system and can give cancer cell production the green light to accelerate. Sugar consumption—unsurprisingly—has also been linked to ocular degeneration and vision issues. This information is not easy to share, nor is it comfortable to confront our own ignorance, which is directly related to many of our health challenges. However, doing so is necessary to effect positive change.

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We have also learned that demystifying cancer and alleviating common fears can help us think more clearly, make better decisions, and improve quality of life. Knowledge is power. Gathering as many resources as possible is vital to living a happier, healthier life. Nutrition, physical activity, quality quiet time, and thoughtful selection of one’s living environment are essential to enhancing quality of life. Becoming more aware of what supports human health is like peeling back the layers of an onion; therefore, remain flexible and open to new perspectives. Consider approaching cancer as a participatory journey—one that requires courage, engagement, and personal empowerment.

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Cancer cell production can also increase with alcohol consumption, tobacco use, exposure to toxic fumes, chronic infections, and anything else that compromises the immune system. Many medically diagnosed cancers are curable, especially when treated early. Quality of life and life expectancy depend on several factors, including cancer location, duration, family history, and a patient’s current mental and physical state. Multiple contributing factors tend to increase the rates of cancer cell proliferation and metastasis.

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A strong immune system supports overall health, keeping cancer cell production minimal.

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Although there is always more science to discover, much of the available information is not easily accessible and has yet to be fully realized or assimilated. The rate at which individuals absorb information varies widely, making these handbooks a valuable reference for refreshing knowledge. They may also serve as a helpful resource for others whom you believe could benefit from them.