Well, here we are, Thanksgiving week. Ivan and Beth are especially grateful this year after both receiving the “all clear” from cancer. Before sharing some tips for how to indulge without doing too much damage to your health, below is a recipe for Ivan’s favorite Thanksgiving dish, ad
When we first created the Misner Plan in the immediate days after Ivan’s diagnosis with prostate cancer, I was working both in the office and from home. Believe me, I get it when people, most often women, complain that there is not enough time in the day to cook from scratch for
If you follow me on social media, you know that I went to the NHRA Fall Nationals just outside of Dallas, Texas, this September. It is still VERY HOT in Dallas at that time of year. The temperatures were in the high 90s, and the stadium seating was not shaded. We were right out in the
One of the first animal protein sources we add back in our meals after Phase 1 is eggs. We used to think buying organic eggs at the local grocery store chain was adequate, even preferable. Then we learned a lot more about eggs. When possible, we buy eggs from our local farmer who brin
I love that science is proving again and again what traditional folk medicine has taught for many centuries: certain foods have powerful chemicals (phytonutrients) that can help us maintain or recapture our health. We’ve been following Dr. William Li’s work since watching
The Ebola virus is not particularly easier to “catch” than other viruses, actually it is easier to catch the common cold, than the Ebola virus. The danger with EVD is that this recent outbreak has killed 50-60% of those infected, according to the BBC. You’re not too
With the recent news of the return of our American citizens who are infected with the Ebola virus, and one who has returned without infection, but who has isolated himself to be safe, many of us are feeling extremely nervous. Understandably so. This is the first time anyone with a
It has surprised me (Ivan, not so much) that some people respond to our story and health plan with extreme suspicion about our motives for sharing the details of how Ivan healed from cancer naturally with food, nutrition and healthy living. Recently I heard from a friend here in Europ
Most of you who follow our blog know we are highly committed to using doctors who include alternative health care practices in their discipline of medical treatments. But something has been bothering me that was really highlighted yesterday as I was having an appointment to review my
Making Changes in the Kitchen Before you start the Misner Plan, especially Phases 1 and 2, it is a great idea to clean out your cabinets and refrigerator/freezer, so that if you feel the pull for something not on the plan, you don’t have such easy access to it. I remember years ago he