Humankind Well-Being Forum Podcasts from HumanMedia.org
Summary: The Humankind Well-Being Forum, a free audio service established through a grant from the National Cancer Institute, allows you to hear informative interviews with leading experts in natural approaches to health. You'll learn the powerful health benefits of such natural techniques as positive attitude, gentle exercise, foods that lower the risk of disease (and of recurrence), relaxation, prayer, connecting with people, and humor -- jest for the health of it. These may interest people with cancer or other illness, or anyone wishing to maximize quality of life. We'll be adding new segments about once a week through Spring 2007.
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Podcasts:
A Harvard medical researcher found that, after a breast cancer diagnosis, moderate physical activity (such as 3 -5 hours of walking per week) reduced the risk of dying from cancer.
Fruits and veggies are some of the only foods that nutritionists suggest we eat more of, as the nation battles obesity; tips on shopping and easy/tasty preparation.
Susan Foerster, who heads the state of California's office on cancer prevention and nutrition, says that while cancer is complex, the evidence for a plant-based diet for cancer prevention hasn't changed.
Harold Benjamin, PhD, founder of The Wellness Community, a nationwide service of free support groups for people with cancer, explains how patients benefit from identifying with each other
At M.D. Anderson, Houston's famous cancer hospital, Lorenzo Cohen PhD, simple yoga and other exercises help patients sleep better and function with less fatigue.
Duke University's Harold Koenig, MD discusses how religious faith can be a powerfulcoping behavior for someone facing the emotional challenge of cancer, and the role of faith in a fight for recovery.
The American Cancer Society's director of nutrition and physical activity, Colleen Doyle, says cancer prevention also applies to cancer patients: also tips on eating during times of treatment.
Sid Caesar (Pt 2): Enjoyment of life is really learning how to appreciate things we might take for granted
Sid Caesar (Pt 1) The comedy superstar and TV pioneer on the role of humor in helping people recover from illness
"I start with looking at the diet and suggesting that their diet should be plant-based, greens and grains, that we should eliminate as much animal fat as possible... --Donald Abrams, MDChief of Hematology/OncologySan Francisco General Hospital Complete program length: 2 minutes
