Book / Media Reviews

An Evidence-Informed Guide for Cancer Treatment Side Effects This integrative oncology book review examines What's Your Plan? Manage Side Effects of Chemo and Other Cancer Treatments by Jillian Exton. The book is a practical, evidence-informed guide designed to support people navigating the often-challenging side effects of chemotherapy and other cancer treatments. Exton's resource stands out as both highly informative and deeply personal. Drawing on her own lived experience as a [...]

Barry Thomson faced terminal double melanoma in 2003. Five years later, bowel cancer struck again. However, both times he chose a path few would consider: no chemotherapy, no radiation. This Barry Thomson Defeat Cancer book review explores how Thomson survived—and what he wants cancer patients to know about his unconventional choices. What Thomson Went Through Thomson's first diagnosis came with a terminal prognosis. Conventional oncology offered him chemotherapy and radiation. [...]

From Cancer to Wellness – The Forgotten Secrets by Kristine S. Matheson... is a holistic cancer wellness book written for anyone navigating cancer and seeking a path to improved health and wellbeing. Written by a stage IV melanoma survivor, it blends personal experience, natural health research, and practical tools into a comprehensive wellness handbook — one that supports the whole person, not just the diagnosis. About the Book Matheson presents [...]

By Ian Gawler and Paul Bedson Meditation is increasingly recommended for relaxation and stress management, to enhance the relationships and wellbeing, to increase performance in sport and business, for personal growth, to transform pain and to assist healing. From two leading Western meditation teachers comes this inspiring and comprehensive guide for anyone who wants to know how to meditate well. Ian Gawler and Paul Bedson explain how to build a [...]

By Katrina Ellis Katrina Ellis' story is one that will amaze and encourage anyone who has found themselves affected by the harsh realities of cancer. A survivor herself and practising Naturopath for almost a decade, she writes with personal empathy and candour about her own experience of conquering cancer, and in doing so offers a perfusion of hope to her readers Shattering The Cancer Myth is not only a remarkable [...]

By Kathryn Alexander Genuine healing programs always involve detoxification. The symptoms of disease invariably arise as an adaptation to toxic conditions within the body and all too often we end up treating the symptoms of pollution rather than resolving the pollution itself. By restoring the environment and enabling the cells to replenish with nutrients and oxygen we provide the conditions for healing to occur. This issue covers a range of [...]

By Debrah Pacholke with illustrations by Mick Grace A book for young children to help them come to terms with hair loss following cancer treatment. It follows the adventures of Eric the Echidna who loses his spikes in a big storm. With the help of his friends such as Bernie the Bowerbird, Kristy the Koala and other bush friends he manages to get a new set. On his journey he [...]

By Cynthia Olsen with contribution by Jim Chan This book explains how a Canadian nurse Rene Caisse made a discovery that would change her life. A Native American medicine, a herbal formula which she calls Essiac. With Essiac's key ingredients now available through health food stores, this book gives a complete account of the recipe the doses and of Essiac's uses and chronicles, the experience of patients who have attained [...]

By Kathleen F. Phalen Practical as well as informative, this book explores the blending of the most effective aspects of medical practices from both sides of the globe. Phalen gives case studies on survivors of Aids and Ovarian Cancer. Yoga, Guided imagery, and meditation are combined with a daily dose of medication or a weekly session of chemotherapy to provide healing beyond what western medicine can offer. Kathleen masterfully joins [...]

By Harald W. Tietze This extremely easy to read, and understand book, is full of information about the fantastic healing properties of the Papaya Tree. Full of recipes to pleasure the taste buds, and remedies for a myrad of ailments, this is a wonderful book. An old publication, advanced for it’s time. The author also published his book Komucha The Miracle Fungus. From Acne to Weight Loss, Papaya, when prepared accordingly can bring [...]