Curing the Incurable: Beyond the Limits of Medicine

This book about what survivors of major illnesses can teach us very much complements the book above. The approach is empirical, looking at what works, with an emphasis on cancer. The starting point is a study by H.D. Foster of spontaneous remission in 200 cancer patients, over half of whom were metastatic. Results showed that 87.5% had made major dietary changes and 56% had used some form of detoxification, eliminating tobacco, sugar, meat, alcohol, chocolate, white flour, milk, tea and coffee. The book is in four major parts, beginning with changing your diet, then moving on to the healing power of your mind, minimising toxicity and maximising energy. As the author points out, our food has become progressively adulterated and our environment more toxic. The chapter on the power of the mind is very well informed, dealing with the beliefs, attitudes, expectation and the use of affirmations and relaxation techniques, while also seeking appropriate support and releasing trapped emotions. The discussion of toxicity explains how to reduce your exposure and release toxins, while that on energy focuses on different levels -- including thought as energy - and its role in healing. The book contains much sound advice for the maintenance of health, and is an invaluable resource for those facing more fundamental health challenges.