Can what you eat affect your chances of being diagnosed with cancer? Since two out of every five of us will have cancer at some time in our lives – and this number is projected to increase by 60 per cent over the next 20 years – many of us are searching for factors that can affect our prognosis and outcome.

In support of ‘Cancer Month’ Choices Markets and InspireHealth, Canada’s foremost integrated cancer care centre, are partnering to host InspireHealth in April, a month-long health and wellness promotion and fundraiser at all eight Choices Markets in British Columbia

During the month of April, stop by any Choices Markets and pick up “Inspired Choices” – a selection of natural superfoods and supplements recommended by the InspireHealth doctors and nutritionist. These are simple and effective nutritional choices that help to prevent, and accelerate recovery from cancer.

Come sample delicious offerings and pick up a “grocery checklist” that features recommended foods, supplements and health tips on Saturday April 9th,when all eight Choices Markets will feature “Inspired Saturday.” You will have an opportunity to win a weekend for two at the Wickanninish Inn on Vancouver Island. InspireHealth in April aims to raise awareness of the overwhelming evidence that nutrition plays in the prevention and treatment of cancer.

“Whole organic foods and ‘superfoods’ are able to harness the innate power of your immune system,“ states Mark Vickars, CEO of Choices Markets, Western Canada’s largest retailer of organic specialty foods and natural healthcare products. Mark strongly believes in the healing power of a healthy diet. “For example, research has shown that eating cruciferous vegetables such as broccoli, kale, and cabbage can significantly reduce your risk of breast, bladder, lung, and prostate cancers. We are excited to be partnering with InspireHealth to bring this important information to our customers.”

“Recent research shows only 5% of North American cancer survivors are meeting experts’ recommendations on diet, physical activity, and smoking adds Dr. Hal Gunn, CEO and Co-founder of InspireHealth, Canada’s leading integrated cancer care centre. At InspireHealth, we know that nutrition, exercise, supplements, and emotional support can make a difference, even the difference.”

InspireHealth’s medical doctors will be presenting a cancer prevention seminar series entitled From Prevention to Care: A Whole Person Approach to Cancer on:

• Tuesday, April 12, at 7:00 pm at InspireHealth in Vancouver (1330 West 8th Ave.)
• Wednesday, April 13, at 7:00 pm at the Firefighters Club (6515 Bonsor Street) in Burnaby
• Thursday, April 14, at 7:00 pm at Choices Market (3248 King George Blvd) in South Surrey/White Rock.

Seminar attendees will learn about the integrated cancer care research, practical tips on cancer prevention, and the importance of healthy lifestyle in relation to cancer prevention and care.

About InspireHealth

Vancouver’s InspireHealth is leading the nation with a new model of cancer care. Canada’s foremost integrative cancer care centre since 1997, InspireHealth has served more then 5,500 patients, providing an efficient and cost-effective model of cancer treatment and recovery. Through nutrition, exercise, supplements and emotional support, InspireHealth’s patients actively engage in their own healthcare and healing. This life- enhancing process improves quality of life, decreases the risk of cancer recurrence, and increases survival rates. InspireHealth is a not-for-profit society and partly funded by BC’s Ministry of Health Services.