The Wellness Community

The Wellness Community Nutrition Handbook

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Table Of Contents
Main Page Introduction Nutrition and Cancer - Guidelines The Three Different Stages in a Cycle of Nutrition and Cancer Nutrition During Treatment Specific Chemotherapy Agents and Nutrition Radiation Treatment and Nutrition Other Nutritional Ideas Some Important Reminders Herbs and Surgery Warnings Natural Energy Drinks Immuno-Soup Suggestions for Handling Problems During Treatment for Cancer Suggestions for Eating to Provide Maximum Immunity Dietary Fat/Omega-3 Fatty acids and Cancer Fat Content of Various Foods Digestive Enzymes Explained go

INTRODUCTION

From Carolyn Katzin, MSPH, CNS
Consulting Nutritionist to The Wellness Community, National
Member of The Wellness Community Professional Advisory Board

I have had the privilege of counseling participants at The Wellness Community, Westside since 1986, when we were in the little yellow house in Santa Monica. In the following pages I will share with you some of the things I have learned. It would be impossible to write it all down. An earlier version of this handbook is available as the supplement to The Wellness Community Guide to Fighting for Recovery from Cancer by Harold Benjamin, the founder of TWC. If you have any comments or suggestions I would love to hear from you as I am continually updating the book as new information becomes available.

My educational background began with an advanced diploma in home economics followed by a Bachelor of Science degree in nutrition and physiology from London University in my native Britain. I came to California in 1984 to study for my doctorate at UCLA in the field of nutritional science. In 1985, I interned in a holistically oriented medical practice and met Louise Munch who was a participant of The Wellness Community. Soon afterwards I graduated from UCLA's School of Public Health with a Master's degree of science having decided that working with people was more satisfying than pure research. However, I still maintain an active interest in nutritional research. As a volunteer with the American Cancer Society, I serve on the National Nutrition & Physical Activity group and I Chair the California Division's Nutrition and Physical Activity Initiative Team. In addition, I serve as Chair of the Dean's Advisory Board of UCLA's School of Public Health and consult in the medical center as part of UCLA's Executive Physical Program. I have a private nutrition practice in Brentwood and consult to the food and supplement industry. I also enjoy speaking to both professional and public groups about nutrition and its relationship to health. This is just a preview of "the Cancer Nutrition Center Handbook" available from my website at www.cancernutrition.com.

 

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