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The essence of health, as told by world-renowned scholar Dr. Kim Ui-shin!

"People Who Lose to Cancer, People Who Beat Cancer" is a book written by Dr. Kim Eui-shin about cancer and people who beat it, based on his experience at MD Anderson, the world's leading cancer hospital.
Readers who received comfort and courage have become "active seniors" who dream of a disease-free old age, and in line with this change, the "Healthy Longevity Edition," a revised edition after 12 years, has been published, adding the latest cancer treatments and health routines.
The author, now in his eighties, is living proof of a balanced and healthy life.
It addresses pressing issues for everyone, such as sleep, gut health, blood sugar, and mindset, with practical strategies. Anyone preparing for a healthy old age will find the most reliable answers.

There is a saying, “Even rivers and mountains change in 10 years.”
As time passed, my book, “People Who Lose to Cancer, People Who Beat Cancer,” also reached many people.
Twelve years have passed in the blink of an eye, and during that time I've heard from countless cancer patients and their families that this book has given them courage and strength.
Some people said that books were not just information, but a catalyst for life-changing changes.
Every time I hear such stories, I feel a deep sense of gratitude and responsibility.
So, to provide even more help, we have released a revised edition, the 'Healthy Longevity Edition'.

Cancer is like an ever-changing maze.
It has a variety of causes, is constantly undergoing biological changes, and presents differently in each person.
Because it remains an incurable, chronic, systemic disease, we are continually learning how to fight cancer.
As a physician, I have always emphasized the importance of immunotherapy and an integrative approach.
In the past, the goal was to completely eliminate cancer cells using anticancer drugs, but recently, the trend has been to suppress mutations and resistance in cancer cells and reduce the side effects of anticancer treatment.
It has become increasingly important to consider not only the patient's survival rate but also their quality of life, rather than simply treating the disease.

--- pp.7~8, from “Ancient Wisdom for Saving the Body” in the Revised Edition

In contrast, there are certain occupations and people with certain personalities who respond well to treatment.
Treatment results are better in rural areas than in Seoul, in rural areas than in cities, and in people with less education than those with a lot of education.
People who are simple-minded and trusting (even if they sometimes have a short temper) tend to follow doctors' instructions and undergo treatment faithfully, rather than people who think too much and are calculating.
Additionally, people with a cheerful personality tend to tolerate the treatment process well.
Among them, the purity of the so-called 'Kkakdugi' people is impressive to the doctor.
“Tiring~”
“Dr. Kim, I’ll go tomorrow.
“If there is a golf course that is close to the hospital, please let me know.”
“Tiring~”
“Doctor! Oh, you were asleep? I’ll send you a message.
Where's a good bar near the hospital with good drinks? I'd also like to know if my brother's favorite liquor is available for special order.
“It’s Valentine’s Day….”
At this point, I want to ask, 'Does this person know that you're coming to play now?'
And in reality, even after being admitted to the hospital, such patients only think about eating and playing every day.
There is no sign of him being depressed or sad because of the treatment.
These people are just fun and clear about everything.
--- pp.24~25, from “Why Gangster Patients Get Better Than Patients with Prosecutors”

As explained earlier, the medical equipment and skills of medical staff at Korean cancer hospitals are world-class.
This is a fact acknowledged not only by me but also by my colleagues in the United States.
Moreover, thanks to low medical costs, many cancer patients in Korea receive treatment benefits that are unimaginable in other countries.
Moreover, most Korean doctors have completed their studies at renowned overseas hospitals, and Korean cancer hospitals have world-class rates of administering experimental drugs to patients (for example, Seoul National University Hospital ranks fourth in the world).
(…)
Let's take a look at the medical environment again.
The level of medical care is almost the same, but in the US, the cost of tests and medication is nearly 10 times more expensive than in Korea.
You can get a CT or MRI scan at any university hospital or general hospital in Korea for 5 to 10 times cheaper than in the United States.
Recently, with the introduction of robots in surgery, Korean surgeons are performing some of the most efficient surgeries in the world.
The medical facilities at Korean university hospitals are truly world-class.
However, Korean cancer patients seem to be unaware of this reality.
Even though the level of cancer treatment in Korea is evaluated as dazzling in the United States.

But why do Korean cancer patients come to MD Anderson, where the cost is ten times higher, to receive the same treatment? I wondered.
Even the Korean Medical Association politely sends me an official letter every year asking me to tell them what qualities a Korean cancer hospital should have.
I already have everything, so what more can I have? Honestly, whenever I encounter this situation, I feel frustrated and sad.
So what are the real problems?
--- pp.40~42, from “Korean patients are well treated by Korean doctors”

The dining table is one of the easiest things to improve in your daily life if you put your mind to it.
You can think of white rice as just a lump of white sugar.
Imagine sitting across from someone eating a meal and scooping up white sugar with a spoon.
Isn't it scary? If you chew rice for a long time, it actually tastes sweet.
One time, out of curiosity, I ate white rice and checked my blood sugar level.
There was a clear difference when I measured my blood sugar level after eating mixed grain rice.
Of course, when I ate white rice, my blood sugar level rose a lot, but when I ate mixed grain rice, it didn't.
If there's one thing that's difficult about staying in Korea, it's this.
When you go out to eat at a restaurant, most of the time they serve white rice.
It is very rare for barley rice or mixed grain rice to be served.
Even in hospitals, there are places that give white rice to patients.
At first, I doubted my eyes because of the sight that was below common sense.
--- p.115, from “Sugar, the chemical component of white rice”

Hippocrates, the father of medicine, said, “If food is not enough to cure a disease, neither doctors nor medicine can cure it.”
“All disease begins in the gut,” he said.
The human intestine absorbs nutrients over a large surface area equivalent to the size of a tennis court, and gut health is closely related to overall health.
The intestines are not simply an organ that digests food; they are also a second liver that performs detoxification functions and are the largest immune organ, containing over 70% of immune cells.
(…)
Our bodies are at their healthiest when they are slightly alkaline (pH 7.35-7.45), but when inflammation occurs, the body becomes acidic.
Most animal foods, except fish, duck, and black goat, are acidic, while most vegetables are alkaline.
Meat is slow to digest and can remain in the intestines for a long time, causing constipation and diarrhoea.
A diverticulum is a long pouch that forms when a part of a tube inside the body (such as the esophagus, stomach, small intestine, or large intestine) swells.
If the mutation becomes trapped in the sac, it can cause chronic inflammation and increase the risk of developing polyps or cancer.
Therefore, when eating meat, it is advisable to eat it with vegetables rich in fiber.

When the pH of our body falls below 7.0, acidification occurs, which can cause various diseases.
Most vegetables are alkaline, while animal products and carbonated beverages are acidifying.
Osteoporosis also occurs when the body removes calcium from bones to prevent acidification.
African women maintain straight backs and no osteoporosis because they eat a vegetable-based diet.

--- pp.144~145, from “Healthy life expectancy increases as walking time increases”

Foods rich in antioxidants that can help boost brain health and memory include:


1.
Fruits of various colors, such as oranges, pomegranates, and kiwis, are rich in vitamin C, which helps suppress oxidative stress.
2.
Broccoli, spinach, almonds, sunflower seeds, and olive oil are rich in vitamin E, which helps prevent cognitive decline.

3.
Fatty fish such as salmon, tuna, and sardines are rich in omega-3 fatty acids, which may help maintain memory.
4.
Eggs are rich in choline, which helps maintain and develop brain function.
5.
Carrots, tomatoes, sweet potatoes, mangoes, pumpkins, red and orange peppers, and kale are rich in carotenoids.
6.
Blueberries are rich in polyphenols and anthocyanins, which improve memory and cognitive ability.

7.
Dark chocolate is rich in caffeine, flavonoids, and antioxidants, which help improve concentration.

8.
Green tea is rich in catechins and polyphenols, so drinking 1-2 cups a day can improve concentration and have neuroprotective properties.

--- pp.198~199, from “Characteristics of People with Young Brains”