Les Croupiers Running Club Forum

I think I have figured out why I so often get ill just prior to an event I am keen to do well at. I am convinced that if you powerfully worry about developing an issue you then will it upon yourself!

I think many problems are made far worse by our perception of them. I think if you look at a problem from a holistic point of veiw and focus on the positives and fight it in a positive way you empower yourself to beat it!

I had a chest infection, but since I stopped worrying and started being positive and taking practical steps forward, my progress has been incredible!

I have been looking into ways that people prevent, fight and beat Cancer as it has affected several in my family and I find it facinating. I also believe that this gives many clues to how we should live to get maximum health through our nutrition, lifestyle and thinking.

I think this video illustrates my point really well.

https://thetruthaboutcan.../have-no-fear-of-cancer/

I would be careful in believing in things like this. If it was possible just to wish things like cancer away then people like my Dad would still be here. Things just happen it's how we deal with then that's important. Nobody wshes cancers on themselves and it's not something I would wish on anyone. It is how people deal with it helps then get through treatment or help their loved ones deal with life if the worse happens. I'm not a big believer in fate but I believe that we have the power to deal with whatever hand life deals us and to change our life for the better. It is also why books like 'The Gift' were heavily critizied.

From my own experience, fear of cancer can be very debilitating. If it isn't recognised and tackled it can take over your thoughts to such an extent you think of little else. I'm sure people who haven't had the disease fear getting it, but if you have had it, the fear of it coming back, or starting somewhere else is very common.

I was lucky to have access to some psychotherapy in Velindre which helped me see that it isn't the all encompassing thing that my head said it was.

I think the best thing to have is respect and awareness of it.

Check your bits and bobs carefully and regularly. Don't be shy.

Don't be hung up on diet causing it. Sure, it has a huge impact, but mine was genetic. I could have been a monk sat on a rock eating leaves all his life and still have got it.

Mem can be realy shy about checking themselves snd going to the doctors but always worh going if you are worried about something. Women are better although some put off their smear not the nicest thing(I'd rather have another taatoo but it an't going to save my life) in the world but it could save your life. As for diets I don't believe too much in rhem but it is important to eat healthy. Also diets are such big money earners to day that some people say anything to make you buy their latest diet regime. Prostate cancer can run in families and for some reason afiro-carribiean men seem to more at risk.
Lyndon I am glad you are taking intrest in such things but life too short to worry too much!

I think that your quality of life is heavily dictated by your health. A great saying is its the life in your years not the years in your life.

People often say that you should enjoy life and not worry. Personaly I think that a bit of extra time put aside every week to improve your health is time well spent.

I have always been a pretty good cook but like so many people I use processed dead food for convenience. In many countries people live to eat not eat to live and I believe you can live to eat and live well with good food and a little time.

I felt cutting down alcohol to the odd drink every few months and eating plenty of fruit and veg was enough to be healthy but there is so much more that can be done.

Tumeric or curcumin for example has many fantastic benefits and is an antidepressant, stops athritis and is one of the best known anti cancer suplements as it prevents inflamation which is one of the main causes. When combined with black pepper it is 2000% more effective.

Dental health can play a part as mercury fillings and especialy root canals are things to avoid.

Detox is important and it is a good idea to look at cleansing the different areas of the body colon, gut, liver, kidneys lymphatic system etc. Perhaps consider looking at essiac tea which has some incredible stories attatched to it.

Your spine is important as problems with your spine can cause stress hormones which is an issue.

Hippocrates who is widely regarded as the father of modern medicine said..

Look well to the spine for the cause of disease.

and...

Let food be thy medicine and medicine be thy food.

So what went wrong?

Modern medicine is the antithesis of how it was originaly conceived. Homeopathy, nutrition and natural medicine have taken a back seat and been replaced with a system that tackles the symptoms primarily and places relatively little emphasis on prevention and cures.

An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure. I think it is possible to follow a plan of healthy living and not only enjoy life but get more quality out of it too.

I think you can also enjoy things that are bad for you ocasionaly and in moderation and why not.

I think sceptisism can be healthy when combined with proactive research but cynisism can quickly lead you away from the truth.

There are countless accounts of people making incredible recoveries from cancer and all sorts of illnesses by looking at their nutrition. Surely prevention is better though.

I think you do not have to radicaly change your way of life but being aware of possible dangers to your health can surely only be a good thing. I do not feel encumbered by it, more enlightened and intrigued really.

I am sure all of these things will benefit running too.

That is just how I see it.