The Definitive Guide to Thriving After Cancer: A Five-Step Integrative Plan to Reduce the Risk of Recurrence and Build Lifelong Health

by Lise Alschuler, Karolyn A. Gazella

A companion to The Definitive Guide to Cancer, this practical and fully revised guide (formerly titled Five to Thrive) outlines a five-step plan integrating both conventional and alternative therapies for cancer survivors.     There are more than 13 million cancer survivors in the United States who, although they have finished treatment, often live in fear of recurrence. The Definitive Guide to Thriving After Cancercombats that fear by teaching readers not just how to survive, but how to thrive after cancer. The authors' integrative health plan, Five to Thrive, combines both natural and conventional healing methods to support and enhance five critical pathways to better immune, inflammation, insulin resistance, hormones, and digestion/detoxification. While other health plans may focus on one or two of these functions, this book is the only program that emphasizes a comprehensive approach needed for optimal health and recurrence prevention.

Genres: Nonfiction

226 pages, Kindle Edition

First published October 8, 2013

About the author

Lise Alschuler is a naturopathic doctor with board certification in naturopathic oncology and has been a practicing since 1994. Dr. Alschuler works as an independent consultant in the area of practitioner and consumer health education. She maintains a naturopathic oncology part-time practice out of Naturopathic Specialists, based in Scottsdale AZ. Dr. Alschuler is the co-author of The Definitive Guide to Cancer: An Integrative Approach to Prevention, Treatment and Healing, and The Definitive Guide to Thriving After Cancer: A Five-Step Integrative Plan to Reduce the Risk of Recurrence and Build Lifelong Health. She co-created http://www.FiveToThrivePlan.com, and co-hosts a radio show, Five To Thrive Live! on the Cancer Support Network about living more healthfully in the face of cancer. Learn more at http://www.drlise.net.

Reviews

[Sarah Cimperman · Rating 5 out of 5]

This isn’t just a book for cancer survivors, it’s a must-read for everyone who wants to reduce their risk of developing cancer and other chronic diseases. Inside Dr. Lise Alschuler and Karolyn Gazella discuss how five of the body's pathways influence genetic expression and determine the state of our health, and how we can support each pathway to reduce the risk of cancer and achieve optimal health. They explain how diet, exercise, supplements, stress, sleep, laughter, love, joy, hope, relaxation, hormone balance, and blood sugar metabolism influence the risk of developing cancer and dying from cancer through their effects on inflammation, genetic expression, and immunity.

The information in this book is rooted in scientific studies, the strategies are easy to understand, the recommendations are easy to follow, and the writing style is inspirational. My favorite passage is from page 133:

"Embarking upon a lifestyle that supports health and vitality becomes more than a list of things to try to do better. All of a sudden, these diet changes, exercise programs, and dietary supplements become guideposts lighting the way toward complete immersion in the richness of living. It is this profound sense of being alive that we hope to inspire."

I love recommending this book to my patients because it can empower anyone to improve their health.

[Annie · Rating 4 out of 5]

I truly feel like anyone should read this book who is interested in leading a life that reduces cancer risk and increases your quality to thrive in all aspects of life. because of this book I have become more organized, more confident in the treatment protocol I am forming and feel I have a better sense of direction. one really positive thing is that since I read the section about cancer survival odds for patients who exercise before, during, and after, vs those who do not, I have been walking 5 miles a day. it's been almost a month of me doing this and I plan on exercising 5-6 times or more per week. This book has truly changed my life and the authors are brilliant poignant writers. Thank you for making my life better!

[Caroline · Rating 4 out of 5]

Super helpful to me but I think this is a good read for everyone, even non cancer survivors- lot of good pieces about cancer prevention!

[Michelle · Rating 5 out of 5]

I guess I should have known when I saw the publisher (Ten Speed Press) that this would be an awesome book. It combines traditional medicine and dietary advice with specific lifestyle changes intended to make your body a place less conducive to cancer. Ms Alschuler has created a road map for the rest of your life, a life where you're being kind to yourself in new ways. I'm thankful for her wonderful contribution to the genre.