Five to Thrive - Softcover

The inspirational concept of "thriving" is promoted in this groundbreaking plan, which pinpoints five specific pathways that are essential to preventing cancer: immunity, inflammation, hormones, insulin resistance, and detoxification/digestion. The strategy goes beyond basic advice on the immune system and dieting, describing in detail how the human body is designed to anticipate this sickness in the first place. Penned by actual cancer survivors, featuring accounts of current fighters, and including commentary from those who have lost loved ones to the disease, this guide weaves personal stories with a game plan for avoiding an all-too-common ailment.

Lise Alschuler, ND, FABNO, is a board-certified naturopathic oncologist and the vice president of quality and education at Emerson Ecologics, a distributor of natural products to healthcare professionals. She practices naturopathic oncology with Naturopathic Specialists, LLC, and is the author of Mushrooms: Ancient Healing Wisdom. She lives in Lenox, Massachusetts. Karolyn A. Gazella is the publisher of the Natural Medicine Journal and the creator of the Healthy Living Guide series. She is the author of Osteoporosis: Strengthen Bones Naturally, Plant Oils, and Probiotics and the coauthor of Boost Your Health with Bacteria. She lives in Boulder, Colorado. They are the coauthors of The Definitive Guide to Cancer and cofounders of the multimedia educational initiative Cancer Thrivers.