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Aloha from Kokolulu Farm and Cancer Retreats Program in Hawi, on the north tip of the Healing Big Island of Hawaii!  Here the ever present gentle trade winds grace us with some of the cleanest air in the world!  The perfect setting, superb staff, wholesome natural foods, rejuvenating activities all provide a nurturing, healing environment to begin a new life after a cancer diagnosis. Empower yourself through your healing journey with tools learned at Kokolulu!

“There are more than 10 million cancer survivors in the U.S., yet most people in the medical community ignore cancer rehabilitation. “The medical field has not caught up with higher survival rates,” explains Kevin Stein of the American Cancer Society. Cardiac patients get exercise and lifestyle classes; injury patients get physical and occupational therapy. “But cancer patients are expected to finish chemotherapy and radiation and return to a normal life—even though it can take three or more years to heal,” says Dr. Julie Silver of Harvard Medical School, who was diagnosed with breast cancer at 38 and later wrote After Cancer Treatment: Heal Faster, Better, Stronger. “Saying ‘yes’ to old responsibilities often says ‘no’ to healing.” She adds that our health-care system could do far more to improve the lives of cancer survivors and suggests a national effort to rehabilitate patients. “There are treatments that can improve your quality of life,” says Dr. Silver, “but often the patient has to insist that the doctors provide them.” (PARADE magazine Aug.07)

Come to Kokolulu Farm for a personalized individual or group Cancer Retreat and learn ways shown to improve your quality of life!

At Kokolulu Farm we offer guidance and instruction in Qigong, meditation, exercise, counseling, eating and cooking fresh nutritious and organic foods, stress-reduction techniques, journaling and working in the garden.  Enjoy massage and Reiki treatments by our trained staff as well as numerous adventures in nature. Appointments with medical doctors, acupuncturists, energy workers and Hawaiian healers can be arranged and offered. After a stay at KoKoLuLu you will be equipped with the life tools for continuing growth and development, exploration and adventure, reflection and discovery.

Watch this blog as it unfolds offering hints and suggestions for optimal healing.  I look forward to hearing from you also!

Many Blessings!

Karin and Lew

Welcome to Cancer Support Blog hosted by Karin and Lew Whitney of Kokolulu Farm and Cancer Retreats.