The Ayurvedic Approach to Cancer by Dr. Sam Watts. Uncorrected Proof

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Title: The Ayurvedic Approach to Cancer by Dr. Sam Watts. Uncorrected Proof.   
Summary: This book explores how principles from Ayurveda. The traditional Indian system of medicine that can be used alongside conventional cancer care, rather than as a replacement for it. Dr. Watts combines his background in cancer survivorship research with Ayurvedic practice to propose a holistic framework for supporting people living with cancer. 
Key themes include:
Mindset and emotional health: The author emphasizes optimism, stress reduction, resilience, and what he calls the psychology of “exceptional survivorship” studying people who live longer or better than expected with cancer. 
Diet and nutrition: The book encourages a predominantly whole-food, plant-focused eating pattern, attention to digestion and gut health, reducing ultra-processed foods, and using Ayurvedic herbs and spices such as turmeric and ginger as supportive lifestyle tools. 
Daily routines and lifestyle: Dr. Watts highlights sleep quality, circadian rhythms, movement, meditation, breathing practices, time in nature, and mindfulness as factors that may help overall wellbeing and recovery. 
Personalized Ayurveda: Ayurvedic concepts like individual constitution (“doshas”) are introduced to tailor lifestyle and nutrition approaches to the person rather than using a one-size-fits-all model. 
Integrative approach: A central message is that modern medicine and traditional approaches can work together. The book argues for combining evidence-based conventional treatment with complementary practices aimed at improving quality of life and resilience.
Author: Dr. Sam Watts
Publisher: Chelsea Green Publishing. London
Year Published: 2025
Edition: Uncorrected Proof
Dimensions: 22.5cm x 15cm 
Binding type: Softcover
ISBN: 
Notes: This is an uncorrected proof copy printed prior to the book being published. As such this makes the book quite scarce and collectable
SKU: VSS / 251 / H / 7394 / 5676
Condition 
Dust Jacket Condition: Not applicable
Book condition: As new
Binding: Intact
Pages: 244 pages
 
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