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My name is Achim Zinggrebe.

I am a physician, researcher, and author—and I like to call myself a ‘recovery activist’ for my own health.

My mission is to inspire others to take an active role in their own healing and, ultimately, their health. I want to help them become recovery activists for themselves.

This approach is rooted in what I discovered and developed during my own cancer journey in 2017:

A holistic way of addressing cancer—one that touches the body, mind, and soul, and focuses on what you can actively do to contribute to your own recovery.

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My Guiding Principle

I resist the either-or mindset that has become so common in medicine: either alternative/energetic approaches or purely conventional medicine. But why is it this way? Does it have to be? I say: no.

In my research, I have deeply explored the effects of various methods and approaches.

My guiding principle is: Hope needs evidence.

I can cite many pieces of evidence—and I am living proof that it is possible to become more than healthy again after a 'terminal diagnosis.

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A Call for a New Chapter in Life

My cancer saved my life. I say this with complete conviction. When I talk to people, I explain it like this: My illness was a call to reflect on my life, to consciously confront everything that makes me unwell—and everything that makes me healthy.

Key questions I believe are vital:

How healthy is your body, really? (You can check this yourself.)
What limiting beliefs are you carrying—and how can you change them?
What active measures for your body, mind, and soul can you combine into a harmonious plan that fits you perfectly?
How can you escape the feeling of powerlessness?
How can you make the best use of your time and energy—especially the time between diagnosis and the start of (conventional) treatment?
What can I contribute myself?
Can I truly take control of my own journey?
During and after therapy: How can I stay as healthy as possible?
How kind are you to yourself?
What is the purpose you are following in your life?

In my book Rise and Thrive Above Cancer, I explore these questions in depth, offering a comprehensive look at effective methods and mindsets for individuals facing a cancer diagnosis, as well as their loved ones and supporters.

My journey

After studying medicine, I spent several years in clinical practice, focusing on internal medicine and radiology.
Transitioned to the pharmaceutical industry, working with a global corporation and later with SMEs, start-ups, and medtech companies.
Specialized in developing new treatments for oncology and rare diseases.
Gained extensive experience in the "health industry" across various roles and departments, including medical affairs, marketing, sales, business development, executive management, clinical development, product launches, and market sustainability.
Since 2017, focused increasingly on areas of health beyond conventional medicine, analyzing over 1,000 studies and more than 200 books.
Since 2018, provided support to individuals with cancer on their healing journeys.
In 2019, began developing my own nutritional supplements, initially for personal use, later for others.
From 2019 to 2024, established the Rise and Thrive above Cancer concept.

I would be happy to discuss the following questions with you:

Facing the Fear of Cancer

Cancer is a great challenge, but not a sentence
What fears lie behind the 'fear of cancer'—and how can we transform them into strength for our health and vitality?
What thought strategies can empower us in the face of fear?

Insights into Medicine

What measures are effective against cancer but often overlooked?
How can conventional medical therapies and energetic methods be combined effectively?
What does it really mean to work on self-healing?
Why are self-healing and therapy not contradictions?

Unspoken Topics and Taboos

Energy work: What truly holds value?
Miracle healings: What medicine often overlooks.
Health system spending: What changes are urgently needed.
Nutrition, diets, and nutrients: Why standard guidelines should be questioned.?

Hands-On Advice

What simple steps can you incorporate into your daily life to prevent cancer or support overall health during an illness?
How can you stay as healthy as possible after therapy?
Which self-initiated methods truly make sense for cancer patients?
Should you tell everyone about your diagnosis, or keep it private?
How do you handle friends who suddenly distance themselves?
Sick leave: yes or no?
What challenges do family members face, and how can you navigate them together?
How do you have productive conversations with your doctors?
Where can you find support, and who can you turn to?
What strengthens me as a patient? How can I become more confident in my decisions?

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References (German book version)

The book captivates me day by day and feels incredibly good, despite everything. It aligns perfectly with our approach, and so much of it we’ve implemented just the same. It gives me immense strength in what we’re doing and in how we’re handling the illness. And to read this from an experienced doctor—how wonderful!

This book is a beacon of hope! It’s informative, honest, and encouraging, without stirring up fear. Achim outlines different ways to approach the illness and encourages taking an active role in your own recovery. What I found especially inspiring were his personal experiences as a doctor, offering a whole new perspective on the disease.

Very well done! What’s particularly impressive is that the book doesn’t present a polarized view between conventional and complementary medicine. It’s informative and offers hope.

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