Dr. Kelly Turner, author of Radical Remission, discovered that cancer patients who experienced radical remission of cancer had the following factors in common:
1. Radically changing your diet
2. Taking control of your health
3. Following your intuition
4. Using herbs and supplements (under doctor's supervision)
5. Increasing positive emotions
6. Embracing social support
7. Deepening your spiritual connection
8. Having strong reasons for living
Dr. Kelly interviewed numerous cancer survivors and identified more than 75 factors that they used as part of their healing journey. The eight above were listed by nearly all survivors, making them the most significant. (See her book for more information on each factor and her research.)
Whether or not you have cancer, the above factors may be a good way for you to be healthier and happier. Consider writing a list of them and hanging it somewhere you'll see it often (your computer's desktop or screen saver, the bathroom mirror, over the kitchen sink). Then start to notice which areas you need most to work on. And begin to make changes.
For example, #6. In a world increasing dominated by the media, social networking, and technology, some people feel isolated. Family support and friends from younger years often live many miles away. We need to generate our own base of support locally and find ways to reconnect with those who live further away. Finding friends who will support you includes being able to share with people who are safe your struggles, hopes, dreams, problems, and fears. Choose people who won't judge you or solve your problems, but will rather listen to you and support your choices. And be a support system for them as well. Before tragedy strikes you or your family, accept support of friends, be willing to be vulnerable (with safe people), and provide support to those in your community. In so doing you create for yourself a healthier community.
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