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In this issue:
~ Cancer: A Reality Check
~ Upcoming Fall Class Schedule 
~ Special Offers ~
~ New Feature on Website ~  
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~ CANCER: A REALITY CHECK ~ 

"Seems like everyone has cancer these days..."  I have 
heard these words uttered by numerous people and they're
almost accurate.  Here are some recent statistics 
I site in the book I am writing entitled "If It's Not Food, Don't Eat It!" 
(avail. Sept 2001) to give you an idea of what's going on 
with cancer in our country today:

· One out of every 2.5 people will develop some form of 
cancer in their lifetime (that's almost half the population)

· Over the next 5 years, cancer is predicted to surpass 
heart disease as the number one cause of death

· 53% of Americans believe that most cancers are the 
result of genetic factors

· Only 5-10% of most types of cancer result from genetic 
factors 

· Since 1973, the overall cancer rate has increased by 40%

· 80 million people do not have health insurance 
sufficient to cover the costs of cancer
 
Preventing cancer is always much better and much less 
expensive than treating it. 75% of cancers are associated
with lifestyle factors including diet, smoking, and drinking 
alcohol.  Of all risk factors DIET is the greatest.  More
statistics to consider:

· According to research at Oxford University in England, 
70% of all cancer cases are related to diet. (Harvard 
estimates it to be 50%.)

· The National Cancer Institute recommends 5 servings per 
day of fruits and vegetables, but only 9% of the population, 
and only 20% of  "gatekeeper" family physicians say they 
consume the daily 5 servings.

· 84% of cancer patients do not eat dark green and cruciferous 
vegetables, the most recommended food for preventing and fighting 
cancer.  82% do not get adequate amounts of fiber.

In brief, cancer is running rampant in this country.  It's 
important to remember that people don't just suddenly "get" 
cancer and only a fraction is due to genetic factors. Cancer 
develops in the body over a number of years and what you eat 
(or don't eat) is the most significant factor in determining 
your risk for the disease. So, start eating those fresh fruits
and vegetables now! 
  
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~ UPCOMING CLASSES ~

The Fall 2001 schedule of classes has just been posted to
the website.  Local, teleclass and online programs are now 
available, including a FREE one hour teleclass called "Eat
Healthier, Now!"

For details go to: 
http://www.wellnesscoaching.com/schedule.htm

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~ SPECIAL OFFERS ~

* AUGUST PRODUCT SPECIALS - 
Get your recommended quota of dark green vegetables and 
fiber in a convenient, palatable form:
 
  - Pro Fiber EFA Powder - $25.95 (reg. $29.95)

  - Green Kamut - $21.95 (reg. $25.00) 

    For information or to order, go to: 
    http://wellnesscoaching.com/shop/cart/index.html  
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~ New Feature on Website ~

The technological wizard of the family has just added
audio recordings of information on "The Healing Power of
Green Foods" and the "Plant Based Nutrition Program".  
Really good general information for everyone to know, 
whether or not you are interested in the specific products.

To listen go to:
http://wellnesscoaching.com/learn/eat4health/greenfood.htm

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Stay tuned for the next issue of this newsletter, the
title of which is being changed to "Natural Self Care".
Until then, remember as the article above clearly
indicates - health care really is self care! 

Eat well - 
Kel