Cancer Patients Fly Free!

Corporate Angel Network is the only charitable organization in the United States whose sole mission is to help cancer patients access the best possible treatment for their specific type of cancer by arranging free travel to treatment across the country using empty seats on corporate jets. This not only improves the patients' chances of survival but at the same time, it reduces their emotional stress, physical discomfort and financial burden. 

Thanks to the generous cooperation of 500 of America's top corporations, including half of the top 100 in the Fortune 500, Corporate Angel network has coordinated more than 35,000 flights since its founding in 1981. The program offers an obvious and meaningful benefit to cancer patients along with the opportunity for companies with corporate aircraft to provide a wonderful community service by merging business activities with corporate social responsibility. 

http://www.corpangelnetwork.org

Chemo Friendly Boxed Lunches

Chemo Friendly Boxed Lunches

Perfect for chemo days, a bento style boxed lunch with extra snacks and tummy calming teas, all neatly packaged in a travel friendly box.  A delicious selection of om made, high protein and nutrient dense comfort foods created for the uniques needs of those receiving or recovering from chemotherapy or radiation. Fresh, organic, nutrient dense, low sugar  and high protein, soups, wraps, nut breads, nut and seed bars, yogurts, custards and granolas.
Delicious variety  in small portions.

All Om cuisine is Om made, nothing prepackaged, gmo and preservative free, zero refined sugar and refined grains. Delivery available in Pasadena, Ca.
When ordering please specify omnivore, vegetarian, vegan and if raw foods are allowed.

Lilias Folan: Cancer is a Guru

Dean Ornish: Healing through diet

Dr. Dean Ornish wants you to live longer, and have more fun while you're at it. He's one of the leading voices in the medical community promoting a balanced, holistic approach to health, and proving that it works. The author of Eat More, Weigh Less and several other best-selling books, Ornish is best known for his lifestyle-based approach to fighting heart disease.

His research at the Preventive Medicine Research Institute (the nonprofit he founded) clinically demonstrated that cardiovascular illnesses -- and, most recently prostate cancer -- can be treated and even reversed through diet and exercise. These findings (once thought to be physiologically implausible) have been widely chronicled in the US media, includingNewsweek, for which Ornish writes a column. The fifty-something physician, who's received many honors and awards, was chosen by LIFE Magazine as one of the most influential members of his generation. Among his many pursuits, Ornish is now working with food corporations to help stop America's obesity pandemic from spreading around the globe.

Crazy, Sexy Cancer Survivor, Kris Carr

The amazing Kris Carr talks chemo, cancer, cooking and SURVIVING stupid cancer!


Kris' website http://kriscarr.com/

Rebecca Katz, Seductive Nutrition

"The future of medicine now involves the cook, and that's exciting".....Rebecca Katz

Seductive nutrition, making it happen on the plate
Chef Rebecca Katz, author of the Cancer Fighting Kithen, and One Bite at a Time
rebbeccakatz.com

Let medicine be thy truffles, and truffles thy medicine

Mimi Kirk author of Live Raw, demonstrates her amazing raw truffles

Mimi's truffle recipe is on her site:  Young on Raw Food


Truffles are delicious delivery systems for strong tasting medicinal herbs and spices.
Use a healthy and delish recipe like Mimi's and add the prepared herb or spice directly to the truffle batter, chill 4-6 hours for best flavor.

Tummy Calm Truffle: add fresh grated ginger and finely minced fresh mint
Ginger has been proven to reduce nausea by 40% 

The Big C, California academy of Sciences

The Big C: The Fight Against Cancer from California Academy of Sciences on FORA.tv
California Academy of Sciences

William Li: Can we eat to starve cancer?

Ted Talks
 William Li, eating to starve cancer

Why you should listen to him:

Many of society’s most devastating diseases -- cancer, cardiovascular disease, diabetes and Alzheimer’s, to name a few -- share a common denominator: faulty angiogenesis, the body’s growth of new capillary blood vessels. Given excessive or insufficient blood vessel growth, serious health issues arise. While researching under Harvard surgeon Judah Folkman, who pioneered the study of angiogenesis, Li learned how angiogenesis-based medicine helps patients overcome numerous diseases by restoring the balance of blood-vessel growth.

Li co-founded the Angiogenesis Foundation in 1994. The foundation’s Project ENABLE -- a global system that integrates patients, medical experts and healthcare professionals -- democratizes the spread and implementation of knowledge about angiogenesis-based medicines, diet and lifestyle. Some 40,000 physicians have been educated on new treatments, ranging from cancer care to wound care, by the foundation’s faculty of medical experts, and they are bringing new, lifesaving and disease-preventing techniques to people around the world.
"Imagine that one medical advancement held the promise to conquer cancer, perhaps within your lifetime … the potential to also end more than 70 of life's most threatening conditions, affecting one billion people worldwide. This is the promise of angiogenesis, the first medical revolution of the 21st century."

Mushrooms as Medicine

Mushroom (maitake, shiitake,crimini) Walnut and Herb Terrine

Ultra yummy, holds for about a week, excellent meat substitute and if you have a family history of cancer this should be 

A diet high in walnuts may significantly decrease a person's risk of breast cancer

- Marshall University School of Medicine

.Mushrooms as medicine is going mainstream with recent research results showing maitake and

shiitakes anti-cancer, antiviral and immune-enhancing properties, maitake may also reduce blood 

pressure and blood sugar. A seven-year study funded by the National Institutes of Health of the use of turkey tail mushroom to boost immunity in women who had been treated for breast cancer. 

"...Turkey tail mushroom has been found to be 100 per cent effective in suppressing prostate tumour development in mice during early trials, new Queensland University of Technology...."http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2011/05/110523091539.htm

More Links on Mushrooms as medicine:
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/dr-patricia-fitzgerald/mushrooms-breast-cancer_b_1070744.html
What single drug can benefit you by: 

1) supporting and strengthening your immune system
2) providing anti-inflammatory properties
3) providing anti-oxidant properties
4) restricting blood vessel growth feeding tumors ("anti-angiogenesis")
5) causing programmed cell death of cancer cells ("apoptosis")
6) providing antiviral effects
7) restricting the growth of pathogenic bacteria
8) assisting conventional anti-cancer drugs to work more effectively at lower doses

 

Mushrooms provide all these benefits, and they are not drugs. These are 'functional foods' and/or 'dietary ingredients,' which help support the immune system on a fundamental, multi-factorial level. Nature is a numbers game. We need all the support we can get as our immune systems and health are under assault from pollution, stress, contaminated food and age-related diseases as our lifespans increase.

Om's Favorite Heroine, Ruth Heidrich, Ph.D. (and she's 71!!)

Ruth Heidrich, Ph.D. has been a raw foodist for more than seven years. She holds a doctorate degree in Health Management and is a certified fitness trainer. She is an eight-time Senior Olympics gold medalist, a six-time Ironman Triathlon finisher, and has held three agegroup world records for fitness at the renowned Cooper Clinic in Dallas. She still competes in track, road races, and triathlons and has won more than 900 trophies and medals since her diagnosis of breast cancer in 1982. She is the author of A Race For Life, The CHEF Cook/Rawbook, several videos, and her most recent book, Senior Fitness. Dr. Heidrich is a founding member and pastpresident of VSH.

Filming and editing by Dr William Harris M.D. on October 21, 2006 at McCoy Pavilion, Ala Moana Beach Park, Honolulu, Hawaii
Sponsored by: Vegetarian Society of Hawaii http://www.vsh.org

Forever the Rainbow: How the Colors of the Garden Can Save Your Life -- Madhava Das

There's so much conflicting information presented by so many "experts" in the field of nutrition. We need the simplest accurate concept of healthy eating. What can be more beautiful, simple and appealing than a rainbow in your garden. By attending this lecture with question period, you will become familiar with the beautiful and powerful science-based approach to nutrition that dramatically reduces your risk of cancer, diabetes, heart disease, and obesity, and which improves your quality of life and happiness.

Madhava Das holds a Certificate in Plant-based Nutrition from Cornell University & the T. Colin Campbell Foundation. He has studied nutrition for over 35 years. As a nutritional consultant and food healer, he has amassed a unique perspective on food and health. An accomplished speaker, Madhava is author of the book of the same title as his presentation: Forever The Rainbow: How The Colors Of The Garden Can Save Your Life.

Natures Superfoods II

Nature's Superfoods
Om Chef Stars

Chilies
Reduces blood cholesterol, triglyceride levels, and platelet aggregation
Cultures where hot pepper is used liberally have a much lower rate of heart attack, stroke and pulmonary embolism.
Lowers risk of type 2 Diabetes, boosts immunity, helps stop the spread of prostate cancer and prevents stomach ulcers
triggers release of 'happy' endorphins and promotes libido health

Nuts and Seeds
omega- 3's, heart and brain health


Avocado
ultra high in healthy monounsaturated fat, aka cholesterol lowering oleic acid, high in protein and potassium
contributes to healthy blood flow, healthy blood flow = a healthy brain
also lowers blood pressure. Dramatically enhances absorption of other vitamins and nutrients.

Beans
ultra high in heart healthy fiber,
Soybeans and Tofu:complete vegetarian source of protein

Sweet Potato
potassium, calcium, helps stabilize blood sugar levels and lowers insulin resistance.

Mushrooms
ultra high in antioxidant L-Ergothioneine, protects the body's DNA from damage
potential cancer preventive and high in beta glucan. Long known in Asia as a longevity tonic, heart medicine and cancer remedy

Carrot
excellent for detox, liver health, digestive tract and kidney function.
ultra high in carotene, folic acid, silicon, potassium, magnesium and calcium pectate ( cholesterol-lowering properties)
Silicon strengthens connective tissues and aids calcium metabolism and is great for your skin
The beta-carotene in one medium carrot cuts lung cancer risk in half

Spinach
prevents cataracts and age-related macular degeneration, high in vitamin C, carotenoids, calcium and fiber.

Natures Superfoods I

These amazing foods contain mega vitamins, minerals and enzymes
when these potent nutrients are taken in the form of organic whole foods, they contribute, often dramatically, to:

weight reduction, cholesterol reduction, immunity strength, heart health,
reduction in skin wrinkling, brain health, mood elevation, libido health,
physical energy, mental strength, emotional health, inflammation reduction, cancer reduction, longevity

Fresh, organic, locally grown and raised ingredients are more nutrient dense, cleaner, better for the environment and taste amazing

Wild Salmon
brain and heart healthy Omega 3's, helps reduce the risk of sudden-death heart attacks, and have powerful anti-inflammatory properties
Wild salmon offers a much healthier ratio of omega-3s to omega-6s, fewer PCBs, less saturated fat and is a superior source of DMAE

Broccoli
Broccoli activates the body's natural antioxidant defense systems and is one of the most nutrient-dense foods known,
a powerful cancer fighter, high in glucosinolates, ultra high in calcium
vitamin K , vitamin C , folate, manganese and potassium a combination of nutrients that promote strong and healthy bones.
Broccoli sprouts: ultra high in vitamin C, beta-carotene and 50 times more cancer fighting phytochemicals than regular broccoli.

Berries
Blueberries : ultra high in antioxidants and phytoflavinoids, also high in potassium and vitamin C,
reduces risk of heart disease and cancer, also anti-inflammatory
Goji Berries : ultra high in antioxidants, vitamin c, beta carotene and essential fatty acids

Kale
high vitamin C, copper, calcium, vitamin B6, magnesium, manganese,
dietary fiber, and potassium, betacarotene and more lutein than any vegetable tested.
High in liver detoxifying glucosinolates. One of the highest antioxidant values of any vegetable,
excellent for boosting immunity and protecting the eyes.

Pumpkin
phytonutrients, keeps our skin young and helps prevent damage from sunlight
Folate is important in producing serotonin for your brain, and helps to maintain the production of new cells and a great mood
ultra high in beta-carotene and alpha-carotene
The presence of alpha-carotene in the body along with other key nutrients is reportedly inversely related to biological aging. .
the more alpha-carotene you eat, the slower your body shows signs of age. Protects against various cancers and cataracts.

Tea
memory, focus, and mood, high in potent antioxidants, especially catechines, which promotes healthy blood flow
Green Tea: ultra high in ECGC
White Tea: low in caffeine, detox qualities and excellent for skin, reducing fine lines and wrinkles.
Black Tea: May assist in lowering cholesterol/Good for the Heart. Medical research suggests black tea promotes healthy teeth, skin and bones.
Tea must be freshly brewed, powdered and bottled teas are made from extracts and have lost most
all of their potency....and usually contain sugar and high fructose corn syrup

Pomegranate
potent anti-inflammatory phytochemicals, high levels of antioxidants protect the brain from free radical damage
high in potassium, vitamin C, polyphenols and vitamin B6.
Pomegranate juice may have two to three times the antioxidant power of equal amounts of green tea or red wine.

Dark Chocolate
powerful antioxidants and natural stimulants, including caffeine, which enhance focus and concentration
stimulates the production of 'happy' endorphins