WHOLLY MACRO
Macrobiotic Educators Personal Chefs
GAYLE STOLOVE ~ BS, RN, LMT JAIME PARRA ~ LMT |
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CHANGE YOUR HEALTH
CHANGE YOUR LIFE
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and lifestyle based on oriental medicine and
healing arts, for the body, mind and spirit!
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WEEKLY ARTICLE
Life Is A Genetically Positive Gift, Live It Well
It is time for a Wholly Macro short story!! We like to share real life experiences from time to time, so here goes.
In the course of our day yesterday, our paths crossed that of a medical doctor and we began to chat.
Quite unexpectedly, during the course of conversation, the subject of my past brush with breast cancer came up.
I did not know this man at all or I am not sure I would have volunteered any info about myself. But, not knowing this man, and assuming (never assume), that he was on more or less the same wavelength as I,the subject of cancer came up, and I voluntarily stated that I had had breast cancer in 1996. This man / doctor zoomed right in on the topic and began drilling me about my experience.
When we got to the part about the 12 positive lymph nodes that were revealed in the axillary lymph node dissection that I had had, he said, "Oh, so it was very advanced breast cancer". I said that yes, it was.
He eyed me with pity. Not empathy. Not concern. Pity. I don't think I read anything into it. I felt that he began treating me as if I were currently in the throes of illness.
He then began to lecture me on the odds of a reoccurrence (a word that I don't like, far too many negative connotations). He said that so far I had just been plain old lucky.
I told him that I beg to differ.
Yes, I have been very lucky. But I have also worked extremely hard to regain my health. I am still working at it every single day of my life!!
I told him that since the diagnosis (in 1996), I have completely changed my diet, lifestyle, and mental attitude.
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He said, "Unfortunately, none of that has anything to do with it". "It is all genetic". "Have you had genetic testing?" "You don't know if you are genetically positive or not?"
I told him that I don't feel that it is all genetic. I told him that I feel that genetics can be altered by diet and lifestyle. And anyway, I feel very genetically positive!
(I honestly don't remember if I was genetically tested. I tend to think that I wasn't, because I don't think genetic testing was available at that time. But I could be wrong. It is all a blur, and better left that way in my case).
I told this man, that at this point, I don't think that there is too much else left, or different, that I could / would do to improve my odds, and that I am quite happy and satisfied with my results thus far.
He said that there are many things I could currently be doing if I knew that I was genetically predisposed to breast cancer. I was curious as to what I might add to my healthy regimen, so I said: Such as? He said, "Such as: Double mastectomy and bilateral oophorectomy (ovary removal), because of the statistically high risk of ovarian cancer due to the history of breast cancer".
No thanks. I would rather keep my currently healthy breasts and ovaries intact via proper diet and lifestyle, than opt for the trauma of surgical removal simply as a means of prevention based on statistics that don't include healthy diet and lifestyle changes.
It turns out that it really wasn't much of a conversation.
We had nothing at all in common.
He was young. I could not help but wonder what would happen to him as the years passed if he remained on his present course of denial of all things healthy and positive.
I had no fight in me. No desire to fight. No desire to win. Not even any desire to prove a point.
The only desire that I had was to remove myself from his negative energy.
I felt that the impact of his negativity and fear mongering was far more harmful to me than any accidental genetic tendencies that I may or may not have inherited.
I have had my brush with cancer.
I have had my brush with death.
I don't want or need pity. And I definitely will not let fear and negativity into my world.
My brush with my own mortality served its purpose well. It was just the wake-up call that I needed.
It was the silver lining in an otherwise dark chapter of my life.
It brought me to where I am today, and for that I am eternally grateful.
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I wrote a newsletter in October of 2009, and in it I quoted the following from a PCRM (Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine) publication:
"Eye Opening Statistics About Cancer: Sixty percent of all cancers in the United States are caused by the food that we eat. Thirty percent are caused by smoking. Five percent are due to viruses, and a mere two to three percent come from genetic factors".
Many of our readers responded in utter disbelief, and some challenged / doubted the credibility of such a statement. My only source at that time was that PCRM publication.
I fully believed the above quote, but did not have further sources from which to back it up.
Since that time, there have been many subsequent studies to support the above statement. One source that I have data from is the Mayo Clinic. The Mayo Clinic says: "Cancer Is Preventable", and provides the chart below to support their statement:
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Environmental Causes Of Cancer Deaths
| Factor | Percent | | Tobacco | 30% | | Diet / Obesity / Sedentary Lifestyle | 30% | | Occupational / Environmental | 7% | | Infectious Agents (viruses) | 5% | | Alcohol | 3% | | Ionizing and UV Radiation | 2% | | Inherited Gene Mutations | 2% |
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Can I add one more here?? Negativity and Fear: 1000 %!!
Another source that I like to use is a book called The China Study, which states that certain foods turn cancer cells on, while other foods turn them off. They provide data to back this statement up within the book.
And when I got home yesterday evening, after holding steadfast to my be liefs for the rest of my day yesterday, (post the above mentioned run in with the doctor), and while making sure to flood my body with the positive energy it so deserves rather than succumbing to one mans fear, negativity, and relative ignorance, I found an email waiting for me from one of my favorite mainstream publications: Harvard Medical Schools HealthBeat.
It said, and I quote:
"Data Shows That A Healthy Lifestyle Can Lower Cancer Risk"
Based on data presented this week at the Union for International Cancer Control meeting in Montreal, a startling 40% of cancer may stem from modifiable causes, such as diet, exercise, tobacco and alcohol exposure, and inappropriate screening. Although adapting a healthy lifestyle isn't an ironclad guarantee against cancer, it can help lower a person's individual risk. Read more.
I commend Harvard, and to them I say:
One small statement from Harvard.
One giant step for all (aware) humankind!
Hmm. I wonder if I have that doctor from yesterdays email ... ? But I digress.
The point is, that you simply cannot compromise your diet if you want to be healthy and disease free.
Nor can you cancel out harmful dietary habits by taking multiple dietary supplements and / or medications.
When it comes to your health, and several reliable studies now support this, a diet based on real plant based foods is of utmost importance.
The moral of the story is: Genetics are a positive, not a negative.
We inherit great things from our beloved ancestors, not just disease and illness. It is up to us how we choose to live our life.
Life is a gift, a genetically positive one.
Good health is the ultimate gift.
Please choose to live your life well.
As Always.
Gayle and Jaime / Wholly Macro
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WEEKLY MENU / ORDER FORM
DELIVERY MENU / ORDER FORM
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CORNUCOPIA MISO VEGETABLE CHOWDER SMALL___ LARGE___
A light yet hardy array of fresh and colorful dices of bright yellow corn, leek, cauliflower, yellow onion, graceful pasta like strands of spaghetti squash, beta carotene rich bright orange carrots, and naturally diuretic crisp celery, in a mineral rich red lentil base, with a kombu, wakame sea vegetable, cleansing and relaxing shiitake mushroom, enzyme rich yellow miso, deeply purple high iron dulse sea vegetable, and circulation promoting fresh ginger root broth, garnished with red blood cell building parsley.
SEITAN AND VEGETABLE "FRIED" RICE SMALL___ LARGE___ Energy promoting medium grain brown rice is cooked with mineral rich kombu sea vegetable, (not really fried), then artistically assembled with stir fried cremini mushrooms, protein rich morsels of seitan, liver healthy green peas, good for the stomach and pancreas naturally sweet yellow onions, enzyme and nutrient rich bean sprouts, good for the lungs and liver fresh scallions, fresh ginger, and shoyu. Always a favorite!
BLACK EYED PEAS MARINARA SMALL___ LARGE___ A pleasing combination that we stumbled upon here in the Wholly Macro kitchen, rich and flavorful mineral and protein rich black eyed peas, additionally mineral enhanced and made more digestive by the presence of kombu sea vegetable, are tossed in a beta carotene rich butternut squash, carrot, and yellow onion "marinara" sauce, that is lightly garnished with seasonal fresh zucchini, and a glitter of fresh green parsley.
TOFU, CORN, AND ONION SOUFFLE SMALL___ LARGE___ Who says you can't eat souffl� anymore if macrobiotic??? This light as a feather yet packed with nutrition souffl� beats the unhealthy traditional version anytime!! Naturally sweet, relaxing and nourishing for the stomach, spleen, and pancreas yellow onions, red onions, shallots, and leek, and sweet, cooling, crunchy, and delicious fresh yellow corn, are baked with a totally low fat yet rich tasting, high protein and high calcium tofu and tahini mixture flavored with the tanginess of alkalizing and digestive yellow miso and umeboshi plums. Garnished with fresh from the garden chlorophyll rich fresh dill.
SHISO AND DULSE PICKLED SNAP PEAS, CAULIFLOWER, AND RED RADISH SMALL ___LARGE___
Crisp and sweet snap peas, good for the stomach and spleen/pancreas cauliflower, naturally diuretic red radish, enzyme rich pickled cucumbers, pungent and good for the lungs fresh turnips, good for the stomach rutabaga, and high in iron shiso, a traditional Japanese leafy pickling "vegetable", are lightly marinated, (pickled), in brown rice vinegar, umeboshi plum, and shoyu, then sprinkled with iron rich dulse sea vegetable, to create this healthy, flavorful, and satisfying unique pickled vegetable dish.
BLUEBERRY PEACH COBBLER SMALL___ LARGE___ A magnificent palette of height of the summer, just bursting with ripeness deep orange peaches, plump and juicy anti-oxidant rich blue-purple blueberries, fresh orange zest, alkalizing and intestine strengthening kuzu root thickener, and brown rice syrup, topped with a mixture of rolled oats, vitamin E rich sunflower seeds, calcium rich almonds, omega fatty acid stoked walnuts, and a hint of cinnamon and vanilla. VIRTUALLY ALL INGREDIENTS ARE ORGANIC. WHOLLY MACRO CANNOT BE RESPONSIBLE FOR TRACE AMOUNTS OF FOOD ALLERGENS OCCURRING WITHIN OUR PREPARED FOODS** PLEASE PLACE ORDERS BEFORE NOON ON MONDAY!! CUSTOMER NAME_______________________ PICK-UP___ DELIVERY___
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**Wholly Macro makes every attempt to maintain a totally vegan and allergen free kitchen cooking environment. We make every effort to avoid any type of cross contamination during food preparation. Most foods used in the Wholly Macro kitchen are not packaged, but instead are bought in the produce section or in bulk. But as you know, cross contamination is always a possibility, especially with bulk items. And in the few packaged foods that we do use, such as nut butters for example, it is common to find warnings on the manufacturer label stating that the item was processed in a plant that handles tree nuts, soy, wheat, dairy, gluten, shellfish, and so on.
Wholly Macro cannot be responsible for trace amounts of common food allergens that come from outside (packaged or bulk items), and therefore end up occurring within our prepared foods. Please use your own discretion in determining if our food is appropriate for your consumption, especially if you have severe food allergies.
We are always available to clarify any of the ingredients that we use, and assist you in your weekly selections, but we cannot keep track of your food allergies, sensitivities, likes, dislikes or preferences.
Please call or email prior to ordering if you need further information or clarification.
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ORDERING DETAILS
To place an order from this newsletter, please copy and paste the menu portion of this email to create a new email and send to whollymacro@bellsouth.net. You can also hit reply, fill in the items and amount you would like to order, and send it that way. Or, you can still order / communicate with us by creating a new e-mail and writing to whollymacro@bellsouth.net, faxing us at 954-763-6698, or calling our voice mail system at 954-764-6371.
We will still confirm your order the same as we always have, so if you don't receive confirmation from us by the end of the day on Monday, please contact us either by phone or e-mail to re-submit your order.
NEVER ORDERED? WOULD YOU LIKE TO?
What we need from you before Monday is a completed Delivery Questionnaire and your order. (Please fill out the above menu and return it to us via your method of choice). For payment information please see the Ordering Details Sheet.
For any other questions or concerns, first check our FAQ's page on our website. We are sure you will find your answer there. If you still have a question, please contact us by either e-mail or phone 954-764-6371.
For our out of town clients we have recently negotiated significantly REDUCED SHIPPING RATES with UPS. Please contact us directly as we do ship Overnight or Two Day Delivery. * Please keep in mind that due to the fragile and perishable nature of package contents, Wholly Macro cannot be held entirely responsible for UPS related delivery issues. Reimbursement will be determined on an individual basis. |
SPINEALIGNER
The SpineAligner* stimulates the points in shiatsu /oriental medicine known as the "extra points" which run along each side of the spinal column. One important meridan it stimulates is the Bladder meridan which regulates all the Internal organs.The SpineAligner also stimulates the nervous system, strengthens the muscles around the spine, and relaxes the neck and shoulders.
Reduce tension and stress!
Available for sale for your own personal well being through Wholly Macro.
To see more about this amazing tool, check out our website, www.whollymacrobiotics.com |
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PRIVATE COOKING CLASSES
LEARN NEW COOKING SKILLS
IMPROVE WHAT YOU ALREADY KNOW
LEARN NEW RECIPES
Private cooking classes are held in the Wholly Macro kitchen. This is an excellent hands on natural foods cooking class. You will leave the class feeling confident in knowing that you can now cook with unprocessed whole grains dried beans, a wide variety of healthy vegetables including sea vegetables, the proper amount of good quality sea salt, and so much more. Instruction is based on oriental medicine/macrobiotic principals. Start with a basic class with soup, beans and grains or try a dessert class for a real treat! You choose, or we can choose, depending on your needs.
Classes can be in a group or individual.
Call to schedule your next class.
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NATURAL LIFESTYLE HEALTH CONSULTATIONS
LET GAYLE GUIDE YOU, EDUCATE YOU,
AND SUPPORT YOUR TRANSFORMATION
Health consultations offer compassionate, therapeutic listening related to any and all emotional issues, combined with visual diagnosis you will receive information on selecting, balancing, varying, and preparing natural foods in a practical way based on oriental medicine to strengthen organ function in order to improve your health.
To read more about Natural Lifestyle Health Consultations see our website,
www.whollymarcrobiotics.com
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Here's some feedback from a consultation client..... " three years ago I discovered that I had breast cancer. I had heard of Macrobiotics years ago. I didn't understand the concept but immediately I knew that that would be the route that I would pursue. But where to go and who to see was the question. Thank God for reading the macrobiotic newsletter. For in the newsletter there was an article about Gayle Stolove. I just felt her strength and passion burn through the page that I was reading. I immediately made an appointment to see her and although I was still so frightened, I felt so comfortable talking with Gayle. Gayle guided me through the whole process. I thought that the macrobiotic way of life would be boring and just eating rice. Well, I love the foods that I eat and I just feel good about it all. You see, after the surgery, you are sort of left on your own.You have to make your own decisions, etc. Everyone gives you different advice as what to eat, what to do, etc. Doctors don't understand what the patient is going through nor do they understand what kind of diet they should follow. I adopted Gayle as my guardian angel. You can't find that with any nutritionist or doctor. I love receiving her weekly e-mailed newsletters. They are so full of wonderful knowledge and beautiful healthy recipes. Gayle is a remarkable human being. She truly cares for her clients and gives them her all, one hundred percent of the time. Gayle has been there and therefore she is so compassionate and dedicates her life to helping people like me....." a cancer survivor |
Contact Info
GAYLE STOLOVE / WHOLLY MACRO
PH: 954 764-6371 FAX: 954 763-6698
whollymacro@bellsouth.net
www.whollymacrobiotics.com
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Thank you for all your support. Your feedback is important to us. For further questions or information please call or e-mail whollymacro@bellsouth.net 954 764-6371
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