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Book cover image of Cancer Prevention Book: A Complete Minde/Body Approach to Stopping Cancer Before It Starts by Rosy Daniel

Authors: Rosy Daniel, Rachel Ellis
ISBN-13: 9780897933605, ISBN-10: 0897933605
Format: Paperback
Publisher: Hunter House, Incorporated
Date Published: April 2002
Edition: 1ST

Author Biography: Rosy Daniel

Book Synopsis

The Cancer Prevention Book urges a proactive, holistic approach to cancer prevention, guiding readers step by step in removing the risk factors from their lives. The author explains how to ward off cancer through stress reduction, diet, energy medicines, and a healthy state of mind.

	Foreword	vii
	Preface	x
	Acknowledgments	xii
	Introduction	1
Chapter 1	The Big Picture	6
	The Cancer Problem	6
	What Is Cancer?	11
	Genetic Predisposition to Cancer	15
	The Growth of a Cancer	18
	What Causes Cancer?	19
	Risk Factors for Specific Cancers	60
	Conventional Cancer Treatment	64
	The State of Cancer Research	65
	Cancer Politics	67
Chapter 2	Cleaning Up Your Act	69
	Obesity	69
	Foods and Food Additives That Increase Cancer Risk	79
	Cooking Methods That Increase Cancer Risk	82
	Smoking and Tobacco Products	84
	Alcohol	93
	Hormone Replacement Therapy and the Pill	99
	Infections	101
	Sunlight	102
	Electromagnetic Radiation	104
	Environmental Pollution	106
	Medical Causes	107
Chapter 3	Early Detection of Cancer	108
	Investigating Early Symptoms	108
	Self-Examination	117
	Screening	118
Chapter 4	How to Revolutionize Your Physical Health	122
	The Holistic Approach to Health	124
	Creating Your Own Cancer-Prevention Plan	136
Chapter 5	Working with the Mind/Body/Spirit Connection	181
	Attending to the State of Your Spirit	184
	Developing a Healthy Relationship with Yourself	185
	Unburdening the Spirit	189
	Reorienting to Your True Self	196
	Spiritual Nourishment	200
Chapter 6	Getting Started	207
Appendix 1	Chemicals in the Environment Known to Disrupt the Endocrine System	209
Appendix 2	Chemicals Found in Household Products and Their Effects	211
Appendix 3	Occupational Cancer-Risk Factors	215
Appendix 4	Risk Factors for Specific Cancers	218
Appendix 5	Anticancer Foods and the Phytochemicals They Contain	230
	Glossary	233
	Resources	236
	Index	247