1) Optimize vision and hearing
2) Strength and Balance training
3) Posture and Gait exercises
4) Home safety modifications
5) Wearing supportive footwear
6) Getting enough Vitamin D
7) Getting enough protein
8) Staying hydrated
9) Stay metabolically healthy
Thank you Dr Suneel!!
(Former baseball athlete accepts personal responsibility)
Jenks, 43, shared his current condition from a Portugal hospital bed during an interview with MLB.com Saturday morning.
“You know, the s— I was doing in my 20s and early 30s, no normal person would have survived,” Jenks told MLB.com. “So, in one way, I’m grateful to be alive. In another way, I’m not surprised this happened. It goes to show you have to take care of yourself from top to bottom with nutrition and exercise and having a good daily plan.”
Jenks added, “I’m not saying you need to turn yourself into a Greek god, but you need to watch what you put into your body. Unfortunately, in my 20s, it was the last thing on my mind, being worried about what was going in. I’m not saying that’s 100 percent the factor of what happened here.”
The 43-year-old spent the majority of his seven-year MLB career with the White Sox, where he was a member of the 2005 World Series championship team.
https://nypost.com/2025/02/15/sports/bobby-jenks-announces-stomach-cancer-diagnosis/
1. Move (walk) daily
2. Learn something NEW
3. Protein intake (1g/kg=2.2lb)
4. Antioxidants (eat the rainbow, like blueberries, bell peppers, tumeric!)
5. Exercises for balance/posture
6. Social connections
7. Strength training (try alternating weight lifting days of upper, then lower body w/ core)
8. Reduce meds (w/ md advice)
9. Vitamin D (sunshine, mushrooms, etc), blood test > 30
10. Be aware limitations of healthcare
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Try compounding activities:
i) Walk (1), outside (9) with a friend (6)
ii) Prepare healthy meals (3) and (4) and have friends over to enjoy it (6)
iii) Do strength training (7) and balance exercises (5) with friends(6) or your grandchildren (6) outside (9)
iv) Go dancing (1&5) with friends (6)
v) Attend classes, courses, seminars (2) at universities, churches, etc. with friends (6) (Note that some universities let those over 65 enroll for free!)
But even if friends won’t join you, do it yourself!
Drs. John McDougall and Michael Klaper, Brenda Davis RD, Rich Roll, John and Ocean Robbins, and Rev. Heng Sure. Here are some of the compelling topics they addressed:
Autism & Relationship-Based Approaches
A pediatrician asked about promising treatments for autism, specifically regarding eye contact improvements. The panel discussed relationship-based approaches like the Son-Rise Program as alternatives to behavioral modification, emphasizing how these principles could benefit all relationships.
B12 Supplementation
The experts discussed vitamin B12 recommendations, with consensus around supplementing with either 100 or 1000 mcg doses. Dr. McDougall emphasized that brand choice wasn’t critical, but proper dosing was key due to absorption rates.
Cancer & Diet
Dr. McDougall shared his groundbreaking 1982 study on dietary treatment of breast cancer. While noting that hardcore randomized controlled trial data is limited (largely due to funding priorities favoring drug research), he emphasized the logic of removing dietary factors that may have contributed to the cancer’s development.
Fruit Consumption
There was an interesting discussion about optimal fruit intake. Dr. McDougall recommended limiting to about three fresh fruits daily for the general population, while Brenda Davis shared that she personally consumes 5-6 servings daily. They cautioned against excessive fruit juice consumption and rapid smoothie consumption, suggesting taking time to properly chew and digest smoothies.
Raw Food Diets
The panel had a thought-provoking exchange about raw food diets. Dr. McDougall strongly advocated for cooked foods, stating that human civilization developed because of cooking. Brenda Davis suggested a more moderate approach, recommending 60-75% raw combined
with some cooked foods for better nutrient absorption.
Annual Physical Exams
In a surprising take, Dr. McDougall strongly advised against routine annual physical exams, citing recommendations from medical authorities that they can lead to over-testing and unnecessary treatments. He emphasized that the body will signal when medical attention is needed.
The discussion highlighted how many of these topics remain relevant today, while also showing how our understanding has evolved over the past decade. It’s fascinating to look back at these conversations that helped shape the plant-based movement.
Content:
0:00 Question about autism treatment & eye contact
1:45 B12 supplementation – which brand to buy?
3:12 Diet’s role in cancer treatment – Dr. McDougall shares his groundbreaking 1982 study
5:30 Question about marathon training for Rich Roll
8:50 GMO crops and vaccination discussion
12:59 How much fruit should we eat? Candida concerns
17:30 Using money to advance the vegan movement – Ocean Robbins on food accessibility
19:15 Supplement recommendations & what to test for at check-ups
23:00 Dr. McDougall’s strong stance against vitamin D supplementation supplementation
26:14 The annual physical exam debate
32:12 Life at the City of 10,000 Buddhas – Rev. Heng Sure
35:07 Advice for young vegans
38:12 Question about warfarin and leafy greens
40:32 Alkaline water – “Sounds like a good business to me”
42:00 Post-cancer treatment resources
47:01 Rheumatoid arthritis treatment success rates
48:49 Arsenic in rice discussion
52:31 Closing remarks and thank yous
In this powerful interview, our guest shares their journey from battling hypertension and diabetes to thriving on a whole food plant-based diet. They discuss the challenges and triumphs of transitioning to veganism, learning to cook without refined foods, and making plant-based nutrition accessible and affordable. Looking for inspiration and practical tips to improve your diet? Don’t miss this insightful conversation!