Resources Information Inspiration

At the beginning...Diagnosed, now what?

What is cancer? This might seem like a silly question.

But do you really know what cancer is and how long humans have been dealing with this malady?

Cancer: The Emperor of All Maladies by Siddhartha Mukherjee

Cancer research and support organizations in Aotearoa.

Find your local Cancer Society and go visit! Excellent resources, supportive care nurses, support groups, and volunteers.

Te Aho o Te Kahu - Cancer Control Agency

Cancer Research Trust of New Zealand

Non government research trust. Excellent source of information on research being done in New Zealand.

Cancer Support - Healthpoint NZ

Integrative and Lifestyle Cancer Support

Aotearoa

Ripple

An app that offers a mobile, 24/7 cancer support service.

Australia

Petrea King - Quest for Life

Shannon Harvey Health Journalist

Producer of excellent films and podcasts about health and mindfulness. Very inspiring.

Ian Gawler

Cancer survivor and well-known Australian who pioneered integrative and lifestyle medicine for those diagnosed with cancer. His books and teachings have inspired many.

Australian Integrative Medicine Ass - AIMA

Global

Bruce Lipton - Biology of Belief

Inspiring Stories of Hope

In 2020 RNZ interviewed a number Kiwis living with cancer as well as some of our Aratika Trustees.

Listen to their stories.

Kehukehu Butler 'My Cancer is my Mokai (Pet)'
Greg Taipari 'Knowledge is Power'
Claire Taipari 'Own Your Story'
Poihaere Knight 'Rogue Friend Cancer'
Aratika Cancer Trust 'Empowering People to Live Well'

Podcasts

You, Me and the Big C

The coolest club you never want to be a part of....The team on the You, Me & the Big C podcast are your BFF’s, your sisters, brothers, fathers and mothers. A candid look at cancer, with Steve Bland, Deborah James and Lauren Mahon.

Talking Cancer- Macmillan Cancer Support

Radio DJ Emma B meets people living with and affected by cancer for honest conversations over a cuppa. Expect real experiences from people who understand

what you’re going through, plus useful advice and information from Macmillan

Books

We have an Aratika lending library. Some of these books are available for loan or you can inter-loan online.

Radical Hope

10 Key Healing Factors

Quest for Life

A handbook for People with Cancer and Life Threatening Illness

How to Starve Cancer

How to treat cancer using common sense

Anti Cancer A New Way of Life

David empowers the reader with the understanding and the tools to tackle cancer alongside conventional treatments

Life Happiness and Cancer

Phil shows you how to use action and attitude to support cancer recovery.

Unbreakable Spirit

Real People, Real Stories The Experts, The Carers, The Survivors,

Love is Letting go of Fear

Personal transformation. Both helpful and hopeful.

Biology of Belief

A groundbreaking work in the field of new biology, and it will forever change how you think about thinking.

The Genie in your Genes

The way you use your mind shapes your brain, turning genes on and off in ways that can dramatically affect your health and wellbeing.

The topic of nutrition, what to eat or not, if you have cancer, is a minefield. There are many different opinions from experts who seem like they know what they are talking about. At Aratika retreats we serve a plant-based diet with moderate doses of our favorite yummies.

The links below are for your information. It is up to you to find the right diet for your constitution. Most importantly enjoy your food. Enjoy your life.

We are working on updating the Nutritional Links for now. Stay tuned, more to be shared very soon!

Nutrition

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