Rabbi Jay Goldstein, Rabbi Joshua Neely, Sarah Shapiro LSW, and Beth Philipson, RN
Discover the benefits of "Shelimut," Beth Israel Congregation's multi-disciplinary approach to Health, Healing, and Wholeness, The Beth Israel Congregation "Shelimut Team" and learn how the unique partnership of rabbis, nurses, and social workers attend to the mental, physical, and spiritual health and healing needs of our congregational community. (recorded 05/28/2008) Download callrabbijay.mp3
Eddie Creates positive workplace environments to
energize people and increase productivity. He proves having cancer does not prevent productivity. This evening Eddie will share with us how cancer has impacted his life and how his gifts have helped him heal and helped others heal. (recorded 05/08/2008) Download ed-leigh-call-5-6-08mod.mp3
Heidi Most received her Masters of Acupuncture degree from the TAI Sophia Institute and my Diplomate in Acupuncture from the National Certification Commission for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine (NCCAOM), and am licensed to practice acupuncture in the State of
She combines acupuncture and Qi Gong (a Chinese meditative movement exercise) to help patients regain their natural state of health and well-being. She treats people with life threatening illnesses, and people in moderate to severe pain from acute and chronic conditions.
Healing Nutrition - It is my distinct pleasure to welcome Dave Grotto, a practicing humorous registered dietitian for over twenty years and has specific nutrition knowledge of how to maintain a healthy body eating 101 foods that could save your life. Over the years Dave has helped people over come many health hurdles by helping them change their eating habits and choices. Not only that, Dave has the distinct ability to making nutrition fun.
This evening Dave will enlighten us as he shares the secrets of what to eat, and how to use his new book, 101 Foods that Could Save Your Life. (recorded 04/09/2008) Download davegrottocall.mp3
- How did cancer impact your life regarding how you live your life now?
My Mom had cancer before you passed on.
- What was your attitude towards dealing with your cancer, and health care team?
It is never easy to deal with such situation. However, after this experience
of taking care of my mom, I have learned that we must stand calm, not focusing on the disease itself but instead focus on how to get well instead.
Most importantly the care-giver must have extreme self-care on his/herself
in order to be able to take care of the sick patient.
Things to take extreme care are:
1. Health
- Take enough rest
(though sometimes it may not be possible due to the demands of the patient)
- Take supplements and vitamins to take care of your own immune system,
take supplements that gives you energy, because you will need lots of it.
2. Emotion
- This is very important, because if you are emotionally down yourself,
you will affect the patient and yourself too. Granted that you will feel
depressed, because care-givers are also human beings, so be sure
to use motivational, inspirational tools like books and audio messages
to pep up your emotionally state.
3. Delicate
- If you have siblings, try and share chores among yourselves and not
to take on everything by yourself.
What lessons did you learn from this experience?
* Health is very important.
* Our emotion is a vital factor to our entire health
* Taking the right food and supplements are also important.
* No matter what let loose and let go.
- Were you able to let go of behaviors or attitudes that prevented you from living in the present and making it the most positive experience possible?
When I was the main care giver, it was hard. But now I do and have learned
that letting go of behaviors that are not beneficial to you will help a lot.
How did your having cancer or being a caregiver impact your friends, co-workers, and family?
It does have a impact on the people around you. I have also learned that being
Strong emotionally and physically is very important, and try not to depend
totally on others to give you 100% support. If they give, fine, if not it is also fine.
Don’t get so work up on it. Everybody has their own life to live.
Did your purpose in life change and if so why or why not and how did it change?
Yes. Have learned to take life on a lighter side.
What role does prayer or meditation play in your coping with this disease?
Prayer is good. But only depending on prayer and without action on our
part will not bring results too. It has to be combined.
- What role does humor or wit play in your coping with this disease?
Certainly it does help. Instead of focusing on the negative situation all
the time, redirect your attention and focus to something more positive.
Like reading motivation books, listen to motivational messages, music
And talking to supporting friends and people around you will help
a lot. Try to stay away from negative people.
- What would you want other cancer patients or their families and friends to know regarding living and not dying from cancer?
It is sometimes hard to be positive when you are going through this journey.
So I would recommend that, to help you to redirect you attention on yourself
and your sickness, redirect your focus. Using brainwave technology,
affirmation words to help alter your thoughts.
- Other comments you would like to share:
Stay strong, yes, it’s easier said then done, so that’s why I highly recommend
you to use tool to alter your thoughts.
One program I highly recommend to listen to is Think Right Now.
You can find information from my blog http://www.mindthinksuccess.com
(The audio is placed on the left panel of my blog, just scroll down
you’ll find it)
Listen to a real life interview with Carrie Carr, who suffered debilitating Panic
attack for two years, and how she recovered after listening to
Think Right Now program to help altered her thinking.
Lasting, I have created a movie entitled “It Starts In Your Heart”
You can watch it here
http://www.mindthinksuccess.com/self-development/it-starts-in-your-heart
Blessings
Gamy Rachel
It is my distinct pleasure to welcome Izzy Gesell, a cancer survivor, keynote speaker, author, workshop leader, professional facilitator and the original organizational alchemist. He’s also a self proclaimed humorologist. (recorded 03/25/2008) Download izzygesellcall.mp3
· Brad Tollefson
Lessons Learned: Living with Cancer with Brad Tollefson (recorded 2-22-08) You Can't Afford To Miss It! Download bradtcall.mp3
