General Nutrition
Diet and Nutrition: A Holistic Approach, Rudolph Ballentine, MD, The Himalayan International Institute of Yoga Science and Philosophy of the U.S.A, 1978
Digestive Wellness, Liz Lipski, McGraw-Hill, 2005
The Encyclopedia of Healing Foods, Michael T. Murray, Joseph Pizzorno, Atria Books, 2005
Enzyme Nutrition, Edward Howell, Avery, 1985
Radical Healing: Integrating the World’s Great Therapeutic Traditions to Create a New Transformative Medicine, Rudolph Ballentine, MD, Three River’s Press, 2000
The Safe Shopper’s Bible: A Consumer’s Guide to Nontoxic Household Products, Cosmetics and Food, David Steinman, Samuel S. Epstein, Wiley Publishing, 1995
The Spectrum: A Scientifically Proven Program to Feel Better, Live Longer, Lose Weight and Gain Health, Dr. Dean Ornish, Ballantine Books, 2007
What to Eat, Marion Nestle, North Point Press, 2007
Nutrition & Cancer
Anticancer: A New Way of Life
Dr. David Servan-Schreiber, Viking Adult, 2009
This monthly newsletter from Dr. David Servan-Schreiber includes ground-breaking research information on how lifestyle choices, including what we eat (or don't eat) can prevent cancer and cancer recurrence. newsletter@anticancerbook.com
Foods to Fight Cancer: Essential Foods to Help Prevent Cancer
Richard Beliveau and Denis Gingras, DK Adult, 2007
Nature’s Cancer Fighting Foods
Verne Varne, Penguin Putnam, 2001
www.aicr.org - American Institute for Cancer Research is the cancer charity that fosters research on diet and cancer prevention, interprets the evidence, and educates the public about the results.
www.dietandcancerreport.org - Expert reports from the World Cancer Research Fund and American Institute for Cancer Research on Food, Nutrition, Physical Activity and the Prevention of Cancer: A Global Perspective, as well as the companion report, Policy and Action for Cancer Prevention. Website provides the most up to date reference and resource materials associated with both reports.
Heart Health
Dr. Dean Ornish's Program for Reversing Heart Disease, Dr. Dean Ornish, Ivy Books, December, 1995
Reversing Heart Disease: A Vital New Program to Help Prevent, Treat, and Eliminate Cardiac Problems without Surgery, Julian M. Whitaker, M.D., Warner Books, Inc. 2002
Stress, Diet and Your Heart: A Lifetime Program for Healing Your Heart Without Drugs or Surgery, Dr. Dean Ornish, First Signet Printing, 1984
The Sinatra Solution, Metabolic Cardiology, Stephen T. Sinatra, M.D., F.A.C.C., Basic Health Publications, Inc., 2005.
General Whole Foods
Clean Food: A Seasonal Guide to Eating Close to the Source with More than 200 Recipes for a More Sustainable You, Terry Walters, Sterling Epicure, 2009
Farmer John’s Cookbook: The Real Dirt on Vegetables, Farmer John Peterson and Angelic Organics, Gibbs Smith, Publisher, 2006
Healing with Whole Foods: Asian Traditions and Modern Nutrition, Paul Pitchford, North Atlantic Books, 2002
Nourishing Traditions, Sally Fallon, New Trends Publishing, Inc., 2001
Specialty Cookbooks
Wild Fermentation, Sandor Ellix Katz, Chelsea Green Publishing, 2003
Sprouts:The Miracle Food, Steve Meyerowitz, Book Publishing Co., 1999 www.sproutman.com
For more information on sprouting and how to prepare live/raw foods:
Conscious Eating, Gabriel Cousens, M.D., North Atlantic Books and Essene Vision Books, 2000
Rainbow Green Live-Food Cuisine, Gabriel Coursens, M.D., North Atlantic Books and Essene Vision Books, 2003
The Complete Book of Raw Food, Julie Rodwell, Victoria Boutenko, Juliano Brotman, and Nomi Shannon, Hatherleigh Press, August 2008
Cancer Specific
The Cancer-Fighting Cookbook, Rebecca Katz, Random House, 2009
Cooking with Foods that Fight Cancer, Richard Beliveau, Denis Gingras, McClelland & Stewart, 2007
One Bite at a Time: Nourishing Recipes for Cancer Survivors and their Families, Rebecca Katz, Celestial Arts Press, 2008
The What to Eat if you Have Cancer Cookbook (Revised): Healing Foods that Boost Your Immune System, Daniella Chace and Maureen Keane, McGraw Hill, 2006
Diabetes Specific
Diabetes & Heart Healthy Cookbook, Published by: the American Heart Association and the American Diabetes Association
There Is a Cure for Diabetes, Gabriel Cousins, MD, North Atlantic Books, 2008
Heart Health
The Healthy Heart Cookbook: Over 700 Recipes for Every Day and Every Occasion, Joseph C. Piscatella and Bernie Piscatella, Black Dog and Leventhal Publishers, 2004
Adaptogens: Herbs for Strength, Stamina & Stress Relief, David Winston & Steven Maimes, Healing Arts Press, 2007
Breast Cancer? Breast Health! The Wise Woman Way, Susan Weed, Ash Tree Publishing, 1996
Herbal Medicine, Healing & Cancer, Donald Yance, Keats Publishing, 1999
Holistic Herbal: A Safe and Practical Guide to Making and Using Herbal Remedies, David Hoffman, 2003
Anticancer: A New Way of Life, David Servan-Schreiber, Viking, 2008
Choices in Healing: Integrating the Best of Conventional and Complementary Approaches to Cancer, Michael Lerner, MIT Press, 1996
The Healing Secrets of Food by Deborah Kesten, New World Library, Novato, California, 2001
Integrative Oncology, Donald Abrams, Andrew Weil, Oxford University Press, 2009
Life over Cancer: The Block Center Program for Integrative Cancer Treatment, Keith Block, Bantam Dell, 2009
Mind-Body Unity: A New Vision for Mind-Body Science and Medicine, Henry Dreher, The Johns Hopkins University Press, 2003
www.cancerdecisions.com - Website created by Ralph Moss, Ph.D., a leading author and consultant on cancer treatment. The Moss Reports provide detailed yet readable explanations for each type of cancer diagnosis. Each report contains Moss’s recommendations of the most successful treatments in North America and Europe, as well as innovative therapies offered at cancer centers.
www.blockmd.com - Block Center for Integrative Cancer Treatment - Founded nearly 30 years ago, the Block Center is one of the leading integrative cancer treatment facilities.
www.ewg.org - Environmental Working Group – Information about organic food and products that are green and chemical free.
www.innovativehealing.com - Nutrition information and teleseminars on health and nutrition by Liz Lipski, Ph.D., CCN.
www.westonprice.org - Weston Price Foundation - The Foundation is dedicated to restoring nutrient-dense foods to the human diet through education, research and activism. It supports a number of movements that contribute to this objective including accurate nutrition instruction, organic and biodynamic farming, pasture-feeding of livestock, community-supported farms, honest and informative labeling, prepared parenting and nurturing therapies.
Integrative and Alternative Care
American Cancer Society – Sonoma County (Resources and support group)
1451 Guerneville Road, Ste 220
Santa Rosa, CA 95403
707-545-6720
www.cancer.org
The American Cancer Society is dedicated to eliminating cancer as a major health problem by preventing cancer, saving lives, and diminishing suffering. On the website you'll find medical information, treatment decision tools, news updates, and support resources. You can also read about survivors' experiences, find hope, and inspire others.
Amitabha Medical Clinic & Healing Center
7064 Corline Court, Suite A
Sebastopol, CA 95472
707-829-5900, fax 707-829-5282
www.amitabhaclinic.com
The Amitabha clinic embodies Eastern and Western medicine practices to focus integrated treatments on patients with cancer. Dr. Eliaz works towards the prevention of cancer, cardiovascular disease, and other chronic or debilitating illnesses, with an emphasis on healing breast, prostate and other hormone related cancers. Individualized treatment programs work by strengthening and supporting the integrity of the individual's innate healing capacities, while simultaneously utilizing the most progressive holistic approaches in fighting illness and disease.
Commonweal Cancer Help Program
Program Coordinator: Kate Holcombe
PO Box 316
Bolinas, CA 94924
415-868-0970, fax 415-868-2230
kate@commonweal.org
www.commonweal.org
The Commonweal Cancer Help Program (CCHP) is a week-long retreat for people with cancer. The goal is to help participants live better and, where possible, longer lives. The Cancer Help Program addresses the unmet needs of people with cancer. These include finding balanced information on choices in healing, mainstream and complementary therapies; exploring emotional and spiritual dimensions of cancer; discovering that illness can sometimes lead to a richer and fuller life; and experiencing genuine community with others facing a cancer diagnosis.
Kira Skidmore Breast Cancer Center
Rose Cook RN, Kaiser Breast Cancer Coordinator
707-393-4090
www.kaisersantarosa.org
The Kira Skidmore breast care center opened at Kaiser Santa Rosa’s Medical Center in February, 1994. The purpose of the center is to provide the highest quality, comprehensive breast care services for its patients.
North Bay Cancer Center
1860 Pennsylvania Avenue, #230
Fairfield, CA 94533
707-646-7000
www.cancer.northbay.org
NorthBay Healthcare offers community coordinated programs of comprehensive cancer prevention, detection, treatment, rehabilitation and support services.
Patient Resource Center (affiliated with Redwood Regional Breast Care Center and provides resources and support groups)
www.yourpathtoinformation.org
The Patient Resource Center was designed specifically for patients and their families to navigate the vast amount of cancer information currently available on the internet and represents an important part of our commitment to providing you with comprehensive, integrated care designed to meet your needs.
Pine Street Clinic
124 Pine Street
San Anselmo, CA 94960
415-257-5730
www.pinestreetclinic.com
Founded in 1982, the Pine Street Clinic offers alternative medical services as well as a variety of herbs and supplements. They also conduct research on alternative treatments for cancer and work with many cancer patients using both eastern and western herbs.
Redwood Regional Medical Group & Breast Care Center
121 Sotoyome Street
Santa Rosa, CA 95405
Phone: 707-576-1522
www.rrmginc.com
www.redwoodbreastcenter.com
Based in the North Bay Region of the San Francisco Bay Area, Redwood Regional Medical Group is the largest privately owned physician organization in the region consisting of 10 medical campuses with 45 physicians and more than 300 care providers.
As the leading multi-specialty practice in its area, they offer a complete and integrated approach to patient care. Services include radiology, oncology, surgery, and research. *Other locations:
121 Sotoyme Street, #203, Santa Rosa 707-525-4080
110 Lynch Creek Way, A, Petaluma 707-763-0600
3555 Round Barn Cir #100, Santa Rosa 707-528-1050
The Sutter North Bay Women’s Health Center
Nurse Navigator: Leah Borden
625 Steele Lane
Santa Rosa, CA 95405
707-576-4800
The Sutter North Bay Women's Health Center provides a wide range of imaging and support services in one convenient location. We are experts in screening and diagnostic mammography, minimally invasive biopsies, complete ultrasound services for women, and bone density testing. Support services include the Nurse Navigator for women newly diagnosed with breast cancer, the Integrative Health and Healing Program, and the Cardiovascular Risk Assessment Services.
The Women's Health Center Integrative Health & Healing Service (IHHS) offers free complementary therapies for women with cancer. Services are provided by volunteer practitioners and include acupuncture, massage, naturopathy, nutrition, movement and stress reduction therapies.
Women's Cancer Awareness Group
P.O. Box 5115
Petaluma, CA 94955
Phone: 707-481-5640
www.WCAGroup.net
The Women’s Cancer Awareness Group (WCAG) is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization dedicated to creating support programs for cancer survivors, and to increasing awareness of the risk factors and symptoms of gynecologic cancers. They offer an Education and Empowment Program that meets monthly in Petaluma. (See details under Support Groups)
National Websites
www.cancercare.org - Non-profit organization that provides free, professional support services for anyone affected by cancer.
www.canceradvocacy.org - National Coalition for Cancer Survivorship is the oldest survivor-led cancer advocacy organization in the country and a highly respected authentic voice at the federal level, advocating for quality cancer care for all Americans and empowering cancer survivors.
www.integrativeonc.org - Society for Integrative Oncology - The Society for Integrative Oncology (SIO) is a non-profit, multi-disciplinary organization founded in 2003 for health professionals committed to the study and application of complementary therapies and botanicals for cancer patients. It provides a convenient forum for presentation, discussion and peer review of evidence-based research and treatment modalities in the discipline known as integrative medicine. It makes a clear distinction between "alternative" or unproven and "complementary" or tested useful therapies in cancer care.
www.thewellnesscommunity.org - Non-profit organization dedicated to providing free emotional support, education and hope for people with cancer and their loved ones.
Bay Area Resources - Local
www.cancer.sutterhealth.org - offers a complete array of services for cancer patients throughout Northern California. Nine certified cancer centers share their expertise and resources to improve cancer care.
www.tocelebratelife.org - To Celebrate Life Breast Cancer Foundation reaches out to enrich the lives of women and men living with breast cancer by providing grants to support programs, early detection screening, emotional and educational services, by securing resources for Bay Area organization, and offering healing opportunities through our events for those living with breast cancer.
www.northbaycancer.org - The North Bay Cancer Alliance has been created to help the people in our community cope with both the risk and the reality of cancer by increasing local access to clinical research, education and care.
www.artsforhealing.com - Arts for Healing uses the healing power of art to support people coping with cancer. In free painting support groups, people touched by cancer create wild and wonderful art while they share a lifeline of camaraderie and caring with each other. Art exhibits and public sculptures express powerful messages of encouragement and hope from (and to!) people touched by cancer.
*Please note that this information sometimes changes. We do our best to keep this information current and updated, however, please check with the contact person below to confirm that the group is still happening.
American Cancer Society – Sonoma County
1451 Guerneville Road, Ste 220
Santa Rosa, CA 95403
707-545-6720
www.cancer.org
Newly Diagnosed Cancer Patients - Betsy Hall, Ph.D., MFT 707-481-2130, betsyhallw@aol.com. Location: Santa Rosa Memorial Hospital. Cost: Free
*Please contact Betsy to register. Groups run for 8 weeks.
Open Cancer Support Group for those with all kinds and stages of cancer –
Betsy Hall, Ph.D., MFT 707-481-2130, betsyhallw@aol.com.
Location: Santa Rosa Memorial Hospital. Cost: Free
*Please contact Betsy to register. Groups run for 8 weeks.
Family and Friends of people living with cancer Support Group –
Betsy Hall, Ph.D., MFT 707-481-2130, betsyhallw@aol.com.
Location: Santa Rosa Memorial Hospital. Cost: Free
*Please contact Betsy to register. Groups run for 8 weeks.
Living with Advanced Cancer (monthly group) –
Betsy Hall, Ph.D., MFT 707-481-2130, betsyhallw@aol.com.
Location: Santa Rosa Memorial Hospital. Cost: Free
*Please contact Betsy to register.
Cancer: Leukemia/ Lymphoma/ Multiple Myeloma –
Michelle Kane, RN 707-525-5300, ext. 6196, Every third Thursday of the month, 12:30-2:30pm, Location: 300 Doyle Park Drive, Santa Rosa
Sonoma County Support Group for Prostate Cancer – John Nidecker 510-864-1785, 707-537-6785, Tuesdays 6:30-8:00pm, Location: 300 Doyle Park Drive, Santa Rosa
Painting Support Group for people who have or have had cancer-
Martia Nelson 707-823-4403, Fridays 9:45am - 12:00
*Call for location and information. Visit www.artsforhealing.com
Gentle Yoga for Cancer Patients and Others – 707-525-5285 Life Learning Center, Wednesdays, 2:00-3:00pm. Call to register.
Support Group for Women Diagnosed with Ovarian Cancer
Marie F. Piazza, MFT
On-going group. Safe place to share stories, feelings, needs and resources. For more information and/or mutual interview, please call Marie at 707-570-3940.
Petaluma Education & Empowerment Program - The Education & Empowerment program has returned to Petaluma. We will be meeting 10 months a year with a different speakers presenting topic’s of interest to women. This is an inclusive program and is open to all women who are interested in the topics. It is a supportive environment for women affected by cancer, patients, survivors, family, friends, medical professionals, researchers and all who are interested.
The Sonoma County Education & Empowerment program meets on the 2nd Friday of every month at the Petaluma Community Center, 320 McDowell Blvd, Petaluma (Luchessi Park, across from Longs Drugs), Meeting Room A from 11:30 am to 1:00 pm RSVP: 707-481-5640 or email WCAGroup@yahoo.com
Lyme’s Disease
The Carousel Network – Meets 2nd Saturday of the month, 2-4:30pm
http://cndsinfo.net/meetings.html
Vesalius Room
(The conference room on second floor of the old building)
Sutter Medical Center/Hospital
3325 Chanate Rd
Santa Rosa, CA 95404
Diabetes
Diabetes Society of Sonoma County
(707) 578-0887
*Call for schedule. Type 1 and Teen and Preteen groups available - 1451 Guerneville Road, Santa Rosa
Children Children's Diabetes Foundation of the North Bay
*Call for schedule. (707) 782-0774, 128 Saratoga Court, Petaluma
Heart Disease
Mended Hearts - Affiliated with the American Heart Association, Mended Hearts offers hope to patients coping with heart disease. Through hospital visitation, monthly educational forums and support group gatherings, they “inspire hope in heart disease patients and their families.” For a schedule, contact the American Heart Association at (707) 542-1992. Visit www.mendedhearts.org
Brighter Days
Redwood Regional Medical Group
Dr Dale Westrom
121 Sotoyome St., Santa Rosa
707-579-4239
forbrighterdays@gmail.com
A program of hair, skin and nail care for cancer patients.
Redwood Regional Medical Group
Kathy’s Camp for kids
PO Box 541
Cotati, CA 94931
800-256-0702
www.KathysCamp.org
Provides fun, friendship and encouragement to children of cancer patients.
Massage for a Greater Good
Marie Galleta and Eric
310 Champlain
Cloverdale, CA 95425
www.greatergood.abmp.com
greatergoodmassage@yahoo.com
Provides sliding scale oncology massage.
Slow Food – Sonoma County, North
http://slowfoodsonomacounty.org - Sonoma County non-profit organization that works to reconnect those in our community with the people, traditions, plants, animals, fertile soils, and waters that produce our food. Supports a transformation in food policy, production practices, and market forces so that they ensure equity, sustainability, and pleasure in the food we eat.
The Women’s Cancer Resource Center
5741 Telegraph Avenue
Oakland, CA 94609
510-420-7900
www.wcrc.org
The Women’s Cancer Resource Center empowers women with cancer to be active and informed consumers and survivors; to provide community for women with cancer and their supporters; to educate the general community about cancer; and to be actively involved in the struggle for a life-affirming, cancer-free society.
Chronic Neuroimmune Disease Support
Carousel Network
www.cndsinfo.net/resourcedirectory/index.html
Offers talks, information library and support for Sonoma County residents with neuroimmune diseases.
Death/Dying
Final Passages
PO Box 1721
Sebastopol, CA 95472
707-824-0268
www.naturaldeathcare.org
Provides resources, support and services for green and loving family-directed home funerals.
Transformative Practices
Lora Matz, MS LICSW
4106 Queen Ave, South
Minneapolis, MN 55410
www.transformativepractices.com
Transformative Practicesis an organization dedicated to empowering individuals and groups to discover new levels of awareness, self care and skill development that have the power to transform life.
Zen Hospice Project
273 Page Street
San Francisco, CA 94102
415-863-2910
www.zenhospice.org
Inspired by a 2,500 year-old tradition, Zen Hospice Project aims at cultivating wisdom and compassion through service. They provide a spectrum of collaborative services in end-of-life care, including residential hospice care, volunteer programs, and public education events, which support mutually beneficial relationships among caregivers and individuals facing death.
Out of State Resources
Block Center for Integrative Cancer Care
1800 Sherman Avenue, Suite 350
Evanston, IL 60201
www.blockmd.com
www.lifeovercancer.com
Founded nearly 30 years ago the Block Center is one of the world’s leading cancer treatment facilities. An outpatient clinic specializing in the treatment of the entire range of cancers, the Block Center is dedicated to providing a caring environment that emphasizes the unique biological, physical and psychological qualities of each person we treat.
BioMed Clinic for Oncology
Tischberger, Street 5-8
Bad Bergzabern, Germany
412-623-4716
Dr. Dieter Hager, MD, PhD, DSc
Integrative oncology center with the most up to date technology for treating cancer (some not available in the US).
Cancer Treatment Centers of America (CTCA)
13200 West Fillmore Street
Goodyear, AZ 85338
www.cancercenter.com
Cancer Treatment Centers of America (CTCA) offers patients the most sophisticated forms of surgery, radiation therapy and chemotherapy in combination with complementary medicine therapies, including nutrition therapy, naturopathic medicine, mind-body medicine, and spiritual support.
Centre for Natural Healing
300 N. Pioneer Street
Ashland, OR 97520
(541) 488-313
Email: cnhw@centrehealing.com
www.centrehealing.com
Qualified practitioners (including Donald Yance) and highly valued support staff, provide full services in the area of wholistic healthcare to thousands of patients nationwide. These services include wellness consultations emphasizing botanical medicine and clinical nutrition, lifestyle & emotional counseling and other modalities in combinations tailored to meet individual needs. CNH is also known for its unique dispensary, which supplies the highest quality herbal and nutritional products and custom blended formulas carefully chosen for their quality, purity, potency and clinical effectiveness.