
Resources
Books, Videos, & Websites
We are very grateful for caring people in our lives who recommended books, videos, or websites we should read, watch, or review. Below are the resources that were most valuable to us.
I will continue adding to this list as I discover other helpful tools.
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Books that educated and inspired me in the following areas: nutrition and health, cancer education and inspiration, along with spiritual, mindset, and devotional books.
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Videos I would recommend watching about health and nutrition.
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Websites I would recommend exploring.
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Browse a list of some of my favorite products available online including items for the body and home, food and groceries, exercise and pain relief tools, and even treatment tools.
Books
Julie’s bookshelf: nutrition
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Learn about the transformative power of a plant-based diet as a means to prevent and treat various chronic diseases like cancer.
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Learn why the Western diet is linked to cancer, how plants heal, and how the food industry plays a role in our health crisis.
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Learn about addictive eating behaviors and the strategies to break free from the pleasure trap that is harming our health.
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Learn why starchy foods such as potatoes, rice, and legumes are the key to achieving optimal health and weight.
I read an extensive selection of books about nutrition and health. All of them gave me perspective that helped me to arrive at my current health plan. Above are the basic books that I would recommend reading first.
Here are some additional books:
Dr. Poo by William Sears, M.D.
Fiber Fueled by Will Bulsiewicz, M.D.
The Blue Zones by Dan Buettner
The China Study by T. Colin Campbell, Ph.D. and Thomas M. Campbell, M.D.
Whole: Rethinking the Science of Nutrition by T. Colin Campbell, Ph.D. and Thomas M. Campbell M.D.
Julie’s bookshelf: cancer
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Chris Wark, a cancer survivor, shares his remarkable journey of overcoming stage III colon cancer through alternative, integrative methods.
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Evidence-based medical advice (nutrition, exercise, emotional well-being, etc.) to help readers harness their body's natural healing capabilities in the face of cancer.
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Jane McLelland, a stage IV cancer survivor, creates a hostile environment for cancer cells through the use of natural, targeted therapies.
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Investigates the extraordinary stories of 100 cancer survivors who achieved remission through unconventional means. Nine common factors were identified.
I read a wide variety of books about cancer education and inspiration. Even though I didn’t embrace all of the concepts in each book, each author helped to give me perspective to form my current health plan. Above are the basic books that I would recommend reading first.
Here are some additional books:
Beating Cancer with Nutrition by Patrick Quillin
Beyond the Magic Bullet: The Anti-Cancer Cocktail by Raymond Chang
Cancer as a Metabolic Disease by Thomas N. Seyfried
The Emperor of All Maladies: A Biography of Cancer by Siddhartha Mukherjee
Julie’s Bookshelf: Spiritual
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The Bible is my favorite and most highly recommended book. It is my go-to source for inspiration, wisdom, and guidance.
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This is a prayer book and an excellent guide through praying Bible verses over your family and circumstances.
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We read this book as a family. It highlights the story of Joseph in the Bible and provides hope in the midst of difficulty.
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Dr. David Jeremiah is a two-time cancer survivor who shares about trusting in God’s sovereignty when life is falling apart.
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This study guide highlights who the Holy Spirit is, what He does, and how your life will be completely different with Him.
I read so many wonderful books about spiritual living and mindset. Their content and beautiful stories encouraged me during my 8-year journey toward a true relationship with God. Most of these books were given to me by friends. Above are the basic books that I would recommend reading first.
Here are some additional books:
A Shepherd Looks At Psalm 23 by W. Phillip Keller
Bits and Pieces by Lindsey Holt
Celebration of Discipline: The Path to Spiritual Growth by Richard Foster
Fervent by Priscilla Shirer
How to Stop Worrying and Start Living by Dale Carnegie
It's Not Supposed to be this Way by Lysa TerKeurst
Journey for the Heart by Elizabeth Mitchell
One Thousand Gifts by Ann Voskamp
The 4:8 Principle by Tommy Newberry
Videos
Food Choices
Forks Over Knives
PROCESSED PEOPLE
THE GAME CHANGERS
Chris Beat Cancer - https://www.chrisbeatcancer.com
Cooking
Forks Over Knives - https://www.forksoverknives.com/recipes/
Straight Up Food - https://www.straightupfood.com/blog/cookbook/
The Moss Report - https://www.themossreport.com
Wellness Forum Health - https://wellnessforumhealth.com