{"id":9089,"date":"2023-11-16T21:14:37","date_gmt":"2023-11-17T04:14:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/thesternmethod.com\/?p=9089"},"modified":"2024-01-09T01:12:10","modified_gmt":"2024-01-09T01:12:10","slug":"radical-change-forgiveness-plant-based-healing-chris-wark","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/thesternmethod.com\/radical-change-forgiveness-plant-based-healing-chris-wark\/","title":{"rendered":"Radical Change, Forgiveness, &#038; Plant-Based Healing: Chris Wark &#038; Ryan Sternagel"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><iframe title=\"Radical Change, Forgiveness &amp; Plant-Based Healing: Chris Wark &amp; Ryan Sternagel\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/C9JZ9bQ_KTA?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Chris Wark, a renowned speaker and bestselling author, shares his transformative journey from a stage 3 colon cancer diagnosis at 26 to a beacon of hope for natural healing. Rejecting chemotherapy, he dives deep into plant-based nutrition and holistic therapies.<\/span><br \/>\n&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">With powerful insights on the synergistic approach to cancer treatment combining conventional and naturopathic medicine, Chris illuminates the critical role of diet, lifestyle, and emotional well-being in overcoming disease.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">His candid discussion about the challenges of non-traditional paths, the significance of building a healing team, and the life-changing power of forgiveness provides a compelling narrative. Moreover, he offers practical resources like &#8220;20 Questions for Your Oncologist&#8221; and his book &#8220;Chris Beat Cancer,&#8221; equipping others with the knowledge to navigate their healing journeys.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Delving into the science of anti-cancer diets and the impact of animal protein on cancer growth, Chris\u2019s story is a testament to thriving against odds and transforming adversity into advocacy. Discover the full narrative on chrisbeatcancer.com, and let Chris\u2019s courage and wisdom inspire you to consider how lifestyle choices can become your most potent medicine.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><b>Resources Mentioned<\/b><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.chrisbeatcancer.com\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Chris\u2019 website<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Book: &#8220;God&#8217;s Way to Ultimate Health&#8221;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Raw, organic fruits and vegetables<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Juicing equipment<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&#8220;20 Questions for Your Oncologist&#8221; guide<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&#8220;Chris Beat Cancer&#8221; book<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Plant-based diet resources<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Bible, specifically the book of John for spiritual guidance<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><b>Chris Beat Cancer<\/b><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Health Transformation and Advocacy:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Chris Wark, a bestselling author and speaker, was diagnosed with stage 3 colon cancer at 26.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">He rejected chemotherapy, opting instead for plant-based nutrition and non-toxic therapies.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Since 2010, Chris has been sharing his story to inspire others to take control of their health and reverse disease through diet and lifestyle changes.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">He reaches millions annually via social media and his website, chrisbeatcancer.com.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Personal Battle with Cancer:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Despite being a young, active entrepreneur and musician, Chris&#8217;s life took an unexpected turn with a cancer diagnosis.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">His initial treatment was surgery to remove the tumor, which had spread to his lymph nodes, escalating his condition to stage 3C and necessitating chemotherapy.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Chris questioned the urgency and nature of conventional cancer treatments, which often leave patients uninformed about the destructive side effects and low success rates.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cancer Treatment and Nutrition:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Chris\u2019s experience in the hospital led him to question the standard nutritional advice given to cancer patients.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">He was perplexed by the poor quality of food in the hospital and the lack of dietary guidance from his doctors.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Path to Alternative Healing:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">His skepticism about chemotherapy and the conventional treatment route led him to seek alternative methods.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A book about healing colon cancer with nutrition, which he received shortly after surgery, inspired him to change his diet drastically to raw, organic fruits and vegetables.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Health and Diet Philosophy:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Chris advocates for a radical change in diet and lifestyle to create an environment where cancer cannot thrive.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">He emphasizes the importance of understanding the role of diet, lifestyle, and environmental factors in cancer development, noting that most cancers are caused by these elements rather than genetics or bad luck.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">His approach is to empower patients to take control of their health with informed dietary choices, exercise, stress reduction, and non-toxic therapies.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Encounter with Conventional Cancer Treatment:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Chris Wark details his initial conventional treatment experience, expressing skepticism about the urgency and efficacy of traditional cancer therapies.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Shift to a Healing Diet:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">After receiving a book on the power of nutrition, Chris switched to a completely raw, organic diet consisting of fruits, vegetables, and juicing.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Challenges of Alternative Paths:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">He recounts the emotional difficulties of choosing a non-conventional path, including lack of understanding and support from those around him.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Support and Resistance:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Chris received support from his mother, who was informed about natural health, but faced pressure from other family members to follow traditional treatments.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Revelation and Decision Making:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A chance encounter with a TV show featuring Jack LaLanne reinforced Chris\u2019s belief in the healing power of nutrition.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">His meeting with an oncologist further convinced him to reject conventional treatments after encountering what he perceived as fear-mongering and financial motives in the cancer industry.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Journey Through Alternative Healing:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Chris emphasizes the importance of a supportive care team, including a naturopathic doctor and an integrative oncologist.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">He advocates for the right of cancer patients to choose supportive doctors who value diet and lifestyle changes alongside conventional treatments.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Embracing a Multifaceted Healing Approach:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Chris Wark and Ryan emphasize the importance of combining conventional cancer treatments with additional health measures.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The discussion highlights the trend of medical professionals recognizing the benefits of integrating traditional and naturopathic medicine for cancer care.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Building a Supportive Healing Team:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Building a team of supportive healthcare professionals is critical, which may include medical doctors (MDs), naturopathic doctors (NDs), and integrative oncologists.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Wark encourages treating the healing journey as an adventure and underscores the importance of asking the right questions to oncologists.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Educational Resources for Patients:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Chris has created a guide titled &#8220;20 Questions for Your Oncologist&#8221; available on his website, which aims to help patients ask critical questions about their treatment and care.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">His book, &#8220;Chris Beat Cancer,&#8221; is mentioned as a resource that offers insight into the pharmaceutical and medical industry, as well as anti-cancer nutritional science.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Personal Lifestyle Overhaul:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Wark talks about the necessity of re-evaluating one&#8217;s lifestyle choices, from diet to emotional well-being, as a means to combat cancer.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">He adopted non-toxic body care products and emphasized the importance of exercise, which can activate cancer-preventative genes.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Avoidance of Animal Protein:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The conversation shifts to the negative impact of animal protein on cancer growth, with specific mentions of IGF-1, heme iron, methionine, saturated fat, and cholesterol as contributing factors.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Wark dispels the myth that sugar uniquely feeds cancer, explaining how cancer cells can also thrive on fat and protein.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Advantages of a Plant-Based Diet:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A plant-based diet is presented as the most powerful anti-cancer diet, rich in antioxidants, vitamins, minerals, enzymes, and other anti-cancer compounds.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Wark details specific nutrients found in fruits and vegetables, such as sulforaphane, Indole 3 carbinol, ellagic acid, allicin, and EGCG, which have various anti-cancer properties.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Supplementation and Alternative Therapies:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Chris took a variety of supplements and herbal formulations, adopting a &#8220;do no harm&#8221; strategy by trying therapies that wouldn&#8217;t adversely affect his health.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">He underwent IV vitamin C therapy and monitored his health through blood work and scans, celebrating a significant milestone of no cancer recurrence after five years.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Addressing Negative Emotions:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Chris emphasizes the importance of confronting and releasing toxic emotions like envy, jealousy, and resentment, which can exacerbate illness.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">He shares his personal experiences of learning to cultivate gratitude and joy in place of bitterness, which is crucial for emotional and spiritual well-being.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Power of Forgiveness:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The act of forgiveness is highlighted as a vital step in healing, not just emotionally but physically, as unforgiveness can be a root cause of disease.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Chris discusses his process of forgiving each person who had hurt him, which helped free him from a &#8220;prison of pain&#8221; and allowed him to heal more completely.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Spiritual Connection and Healing:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Wark talks about the role of faith in his cancer journey, encouraging others to reach out to a higher power and explore spiritual texts like the Bible for guidance and comfort.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">He advises reading the book of John to understand the teachings of Jesus, suggesting that Jesus&#8217; example of love and compassion is an ideal model for 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