Be Mindful, Be Considerate, Be Healthy with Gina O’Callaghan – Episode #08

Show Notes

06.30 – Gina lived with her family in Asia.

7.00 – Her son suffered a lot with chest infections when he was younger.

8.44 – She made a decision to slow down her pace of life.

11.00 – On October 2013 she got a clean bill of health from her doctor.

12.25 – Early one morning in March 2014 she wok with excruciating pain.

16.45 – The doctors told her they had performed a sub total hysterectomy.

18.10 – Gina discovered she had cancer.

23.38 – They found a second cancer that had been missed.

25.40 – The chemotherapy she was offered was used for palliative care.

30.20 – A book she recommends is called ‘Radical Remissions’.

34.00 – Gina went vegan, juicing, ignoring the advice given to eat cakes and sugar.

35.30 – It’s not just about ‘being positive’, you have to apply your focus.

44.40 – She started thinking about how to stop the cancer from coming back.

48.00 – Most doctors won’t recommend alternative options.

50.20 – A diagnosis doesn’t necessarily mean you’ll die tomorrow, take your time.

52.00 – How did Gina get cancer?

54.00 – She did some genetic testing and found that she had an issue with B12 absorption.

57.10 – Cancer is a symptom of underlying problems.

59.50 – The power of your mind on your body.

1.04.30 – Does Gina bring her personal experience into her treatments with her clients?

1.06.40 – What does a typical day look like for Gina?

1.10.00 – You need tot take time for yourself to reflect and consider.

1.13.30 – Be mindful of where your food is coming from.

1.14.30 – She is studying naturopathic nutrition at the moment.

1.18.15 – Use an 80/20% approach to food.

1.20.10 – How we chew can affect our digestion.

1.26.30 – Gina is practicing sound therapy.

1.30.00 – It’s important to understand that health is a multifaceted thing.

1.34.00 – The body wants to heal itself.

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