tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19523588261100198922024-03-24T23:09:59.517-07:00Death to CancerKnowledge is power -- Acquire it and use it to live the life you deserve.DeWayne McCulley (The Diabetes Engineer)http://www.blogger.com/profile/08618623939330889538noreply@blogger.comBlogger40125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1952358826110019892.post-29217821655522400422015-08-09T13:19:00.000-07:002015-08-10T14:17:10.681-07:00Immune System Operation<div style="text-align: left;">
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The immune system is made up of a team of different types of cells that, while each having their own specific function, work together to protect the body from foreign invaders: </div>
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A surveillance team of cells determines whether newly introduced pathogens or molecules pose a threat to your system. A reaction occurs when your body identifies molecules as potentially harmful and toxic -- these molecules are called antigens.<br />
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The surveillance cells bind to the antigens activating the immune cells to release cytokines and other chemicals which then signals the scavenger macrophages to come to the site and destroy them.<br />
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When the surveillance immune cells bind to an antigen and send out chemical messengers, they also communicate to the B-cells, which are instructed to make antibodies to the antigen.<br />
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Antibodies are long, branched molecules that have places for recognition and binding (attachment) of the antigen on one side, and a site on the other end that can call into action other immune responses. <br />
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An antibody will only bind one specific antigen and nothing else. When the antibody binds, or sticks, to the dangerous molecule it is acts like a red flag identifying the molecule as something potentially damaging that should be removed. <br />
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Your macrophage cells are often called the 'scavenger' cells of the immune system and are specifically designed to remove damaging molecules from the body. After the antibody binds to a dangerous molecule the macrophages consume the molecule, taking it out of circulation and destroying it. <br />
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<span style="color: black; font-size: 12pt;">Note 2: The macrophage presents small pieces of the antigen to notify other immune cells such as T Cells. </span></div>
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<![endif]-->Macrophages Activate:<br />T Cells<br />Neutrophils<br />Dendritic Cells<br /><br />T Cells Activate:<br />B Cells<br />NK Cells<br />Neutrophils<br />Eosinophils <br />Mast Cells<br />Plasma Cells<br /><br />Macrophages Activated by:<br />Invaders<br />Proteins, e.g.:<br />Colostrum peptides<br />GcMAF<br />VDR/RXR<br />Polysacharrides, e.g.<br />Beta glucan<br /><br />Macrophages Deactivated by:<br />Invaders, Viruses, Cancer Cells<br />Proteins<br />Excess Sugar</span></div>
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<b><span style="color: black; font-size: 12pt;">MicroRNAs Control Macrophage Formation and Activation: The Inflammatory Link between Obesity and Cardiovascular Diseases </span></b></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-size: 12pt;"><br />A microRNA (abbreviated miRNA) is a small non-coding RNA molecule (containing about 22 nucleotides) found in plants, animals, and some viruses, which functions in RNA silencing and post-transcriptional regulation of gene expression. </span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-size: 12pt;"><br />MicroRNAs (miRNAs) typically inhibit the translation and stability of messenger RNAs (mRNAs), controlling genes involved in cellular processes such as inflammation, cell-cycle regulation, stress response, differentiation, apoptosis, and migration. </span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-size: 12pt;"><br />Thus, miRNAs have been implicated in the regulation of virtually all signaling circuits within a cell, and their dysregulation has been shown to play an essential role in the development and progression of cancer. </span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-size: 12pt;"><br />The emergence of microRNAs has been one of the defining developments in cancer biology over the past decade, and the explosion of knowledge in this area has brought forward new diagnostic and therapeutic opportunities. The importance of microRNAs in cancer has been underlined by the identification of alterations in microRNA target binding sites and the microRNA processing machinery in tumor cells. Clinical trials utilizing microRNA profiling for patient prognosis and clinical response are now underway, and the first microRNA mimic entered the clinic for cancer therapy in 2013. </span></div>
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<a href="https://www.blogger.com/blogger.g?blogID=1952358826110019892" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"></a><a href="https://www.blogger.com/blogger.g?blogID=1952358826110019892" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"></a><a href="https://www.blogger.com/blogger.g?blogID=1952358826110019892" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"></a><a href="https://www.blogger.com/blogger.g?blogID=1952358826110019892" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"></a><a href="https://www.blogger.com/blogger.g?blogID=1952358826110019892" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"></a><a href="https://www.blogger.com/blogger.g?blogID=1952358826110019892" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"></a><span style="color: black; font-size: 12pt;"><br />Micro-RNA Molecules from Your Food May Control Up to 30 Percent of Your Genes<br /> Groundbreaking new research shows that microscopic RNA in the plants you consume enters your body and is actually capable of affecting the expression of up to 30% of your genes!<br /><br /> Never before could it have been imagined that your "genes" could be so profoundly affected by things you eat.<br /><br /> There is also the field of lectinology, which has opened our eyes to how plants – particularly grains and legumes – have a set of defenses, not unlike "invisible thorns," which can cause direct, non-immune mediated harm to a wide range of tissues and organs within your body.<br /><br /> Medical science is beginning to awaken to how profoundly food is intertwined with health and disease, and how nutrients affect genes, and how our genes respond to nutrients. This, in fact, is the field of study known as Nutrigenomics – something, I believe, you will be hearing far more about as the science begins to gain wider appreciation. It is a burgeoning new field, in fact launched soon after the completion of a working draft of the Human Genome project (2003), which failed to provide the long sought after "holy grail" of modern biology.<br /><br />In a nutshell, the project failed to identify one gene for every one protein in the human body, forcing researchers to look to epigenetic factors -- namely, "factors beyond the control of the gene" – to explain how the body is formed, and how it works. What is the most important factor beyond the control of the gene? Diet.<br /><br />Eating the Wrong Plants Can Mess With Your DNA Expression<br /> Chances are you've never heard of micro RNA (miRNA) … but that doesn't mean it hasn't already been impacting your health … RNA is one of three major macromolecules, like DNA. Micro RNA are basically small pieces of RNA that interact with your genes, essentially stopping certain genes from being expressed.<br /><br /> MiRNA exists in human body fluid naturally; for instance, researchers have detected high expression levels of immune-related miRNAs in breast milk, particularly during the first 6 months of lactation. It's thought that this genetic material is transferred from mother to baby to help modulate the development of the infant's immune system. Cow's milk also contains miRNA, which is currently being explored as a possible new standard for the quality control of raw milk.<br /><br /> However, micro RNA also exists in plants, and for the first time research has shown that eating the wrong plants may transfer this plant miRNA to humans -- with potentially devastating implications.<br /><br />The study, published in the September 2011 edition of the journal Cell Research, determined that microRNA from cooked plant foods like rice, wheat and potatoes can in fact collect in your blood and tissue, leading to a number of potential health problems.<br /><br /> The study further revealed that microRNA remains completely stable after not only cooking, but through the digestion process as well. Most importantly, the researchers found a significant quantity of microRNA in the human body.<br /><br /> So whenever you eat rice and certain other plant foods, including potatoes and wheat, you are ingesting genetic material that may turn certain genes "off." To date, microRNA has been implicated in a number of diseases ranging from cancer and diabetes to Alzheimer's disease. <br /><br />"Gene Regulators" in Your Rice, Wheat and Potatoes<br /> MicroRNA has been widely shown to alter many critical biological processes, including apoptosis – the process of programmed cell death and DNA fragmentation. As a result, the dysregulation of microRNAs has been linked to cancer and various other diseases. <br /><br />However microRNA are also responsible for regulating your genes on a very large scale. As mentioned, it has been estimated that miRNAs account for less than 1% of genes in mammals, but that up to 30% of genes are regulated by them.<br /><br />Amazingly, microRNAs are known to regulate the flow of genetic information by controlling the translation or stability of something known as messenger RNAs, which is a molecule of RNA that carries valuable genetic coding information within your body.<br /><br /> What's more, this plant miRNA has been shown to interfere with human microRNA by mimicking it and binding to the receptors. In the study, researchers examined the two highest levels of these microRNAs in human participants, and found that it is shockingly prevalent among many dietary plant staples.<br /><br /> As results of the study show, three microRNAs were detected in rice and other foods including Chinese cabbage, wheat, and potato. Of course these are all highly common food staples for many families not only in the United States, but around the world. This means that you may be unknowingly consuming plant microRNAs that could be increasing your risk of cancer and other disease. Even more concerning is the fact that the study authors observed this effect in both healthy men and women, reporting:<br /><br /> "Upon investigation of the global miRNA expression profile in human serum, we found that exogenous plant miRNAs were consistently present in the serum of healthy… men and women."<br /><br />What you eat, therefore, is who you are in the most literal sense possible.<br />This fact, while often overlooked, is fundamental in understanding how to optimize your health. If you eat the right foods, you thrive; eat the wrong foods, and you suffer. <br /><br />It can take a lifetime to figure out how to perfect a diet, particularly one suitable for you as an individual. The good news is that modern research is beginning to make headway in figuring out what is good for virtually all humans, at least in most cases. Certain foods appear to be problematic for many … and most grains continue to be at the top of this list.<br /><br /><span style="color: #38761d;"><b>The Good News: </b></span>You Can Eat to Optimize Your Genetic Expression<br /> Given the knowledge that the food you consume ultimately becomes the life source of your entire body, it is important that you eat well not only to utilize vital nutrients but also to optimize your genetic expression.<br /> <br /> Key foods to eat include vegetables, fruits, plant oils, fish, nuts and seeds; while avoiding refined sugar, flour, processed foods and most animal meats.<br /><br />But, remember: your diet is but one way to influence your genetic expression. Your emotions, pharmaceutical drugs, and exposure to pollutants play a role in how your genes are expressed.<br /><br /> </span></div>
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DeWayne McCulley (The Diabetes Engineer)http://www.blogger.com/profile/08618623939330889538noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1952358826110019892.post-16687223929515644372015-08-09T04:24:00.001-07:002016-02-04T16:27:11.360-08:00Top Foods for Immune SystemBoosting your immune system is a topic that usually comes up as winter
sets in. Adults and children start to get the sniffles. The yearly
discussion about flu shots starts up again with all the arguments for
and against. Magazines run articles on how to stave off winter illnesses
like the common cold.<br />
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So, most of us are aware that the immune system protects us from bacteria, viruses and other pathogens. But, when we acquire a disease such as heart disease, diabetes or cancer, your immune system playes an even bigger role to protect you from these devastating diseases. In fact, it is your immune system that helps to repair your body from the damage caused by disease.<br />
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Unfortuately, many of the drugs that you are given don't really strengthen your immune system. In fact, some of these drugs, such as the drugs for chemotherapy, almost destroy your immune system.<br />
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So, before you give in to your doctors coaxing and fear tactics to get chemotherapy, consider a natural alternative treatment that won't destroy your immune system. If the alternative treatment doesn't work, you can always come back and get the chemotherapy. But, if you get the chemotherapy first, it will make it a lot more difficult to recover from the damage caused by the chemotherapy. Ironically, when it comes to cancer, it is your immune system that will play one of the biggest roles in fighting the cancer and healing your body. <br />
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The following is a list of some of the top foods that help to strengthen your immune system and, in some cases, fight your cancer. For specific foods that strengthen your immune system <i>and </i>fight your cancer, refer to our blog post titled "Top Foods That Fight Cancer".<br />
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<b>Berries</b><br />
Vitamin C is present in berries in very large amounts. Vitamin C prevents injury to cells and is therefore very useful in
boosting your immune system. Blueberries and other dark berries in particular contain large
doses of bioflavonoids that can act as antioxidants which will attack
the free radicals moving around your body.<br />
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Blueberries in particular are potent immune boosters as they contain
powerful phytochemicals, such as anthocyanins, which is the pigment that
gives blueberries their color. <br />
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<b>Carrots (Juicing)</b><br />
Carrots contain beta carotene, which increases the number of infection-fighting cells, natural killer cells, and helper T-cells, as well as being a powerful antioxidant that mops up excess free radicals that accelerate aging -- especially when the carrots are juiced.<br />
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Beta carotene reduces the risk of cardiovascular disease by interfering with how the fats and cholesterol in the bloodstream oxidize to form arterial plaques. Studies have shown that foods that boost your immune system containing beta carotene can lower the risk of cardiovascular disease, especially strokes and heart attacks, giving scientific credence to the belief that a carrot a day can keep the heart surgeon away.<br />
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Beta carotene also protects against cancer by stimulating the immune cells called macrophages to produce tumor necrosis factor, which kills cancer cells. It has also been shown that beta carotene supplements can increase the production of T-cell lymphocytes and natural killer cells and can enhance the ability of the natural killer cells to attack cancer cells.<br />
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Getting carotenoids in food, especially raw carrot juice, is a lot more cancer-protective than taking beta carotene supplements. The body converts beta carotene to vitamin A, which itself has anticancer properties and immune-boosting functions.<br />
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Since too much vitamin A can be toxic to the body, it’s better to get extra beta carotene from foods and let the body naturally regulate how much of this precursor is converted to the immune-fighting vitamin A. It’s highly unlikely that a person could take in enough beta carotene to produce a toxic amount of vitamin A, because when the body has enough vitamin A, it stops making it.<br />
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<b>Chlorella </b><br />
Chlorella is a single-cell freshwater algae that acts as an efficient
detoxification agent by binding to toxins, such as mercury, and carries
them out of your system. It is the chlorophyll in chlorella that makes
it so powerful. Chlorophyll helps you process more oxygen, cleanses your
blood and promotes the growth and repair of your tissues. Wheatgrass, because of its chlorophyll content, provides a similar benefit.<br />
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<b>Citrus Fruits </b><br />
Citrus fruits and vegetables contain Vitamin C and phytonutrients called bioflavenoids, which aid the immune system by protecting the cells of the body against environmental foods-that-boost-your-immune-systempollutants.<br />
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Bioflavenoids protect the cell membranes against the pollutants trying to attach to them. Along the membrane of each cell there are microscopic parking spaces, called receptor sites. Pollutants, toxins, or germs can park here and gradually eat their way into the membrane of the cell, but when bioflavenoids fill up these parking spots there is no room for toxins to park.<br />
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Bioflavenoids also reduce the cholesterol’s ability to form plaques in arteries and lessen the formation of microscopic clots inside arteries, which can lead to heart attack and stroke. Studies have shown that people who eat the most bioflavenoids have less cardiovascular disease.<br />
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A diet that contains a wide variety of foods that boost your immune system like fruits and vegetables, at least six servings per day, will help you get the bioflavenoids needed to help your immune system work in top form. <br />
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<b>Cruciferous Vegetables</b><br />
Cauliflower, broccoli, and Brussels sprouts
are all cruciferous vegetables, which means they’re not only rich in antioxidant vitamins that give an immune system boost, but they also
contain sulfur, which helps to penetrate cancer cells.<br />
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These vegetables also contain choline, which keeps
your cells functioning properly and also helps support a healthy
gastrointestinal barrier, keeping bacteria safely confined in the gut.
Cauliflower, in particular, is a beneficial food to eat when you’re sick
because it’s also rich in glutathione, a powerful antioxidant that
helps fight off infection. Dip raw cauliflower florets in low-fat
yogurt, drizzle them with vinaigrette, or add them to your favorite
vegetable soup recipe.<br />
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<b>Fish</b><br />
Fish, especially cold-water fish, is a great source of omega 3 fats, which many people are
deficient in. Choose fish like tuna, mackerel, sardines and wild salmon
to obtain the higher levels of Omega-3 essential fatty acids. <br />
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<b>Garlic</b><br />
With antiviral properties and antibacterial features, garlic is one of the most powerful foods that boost your immune system stimulates the multiplication of infection-fighting white cells, boosts natural killer cell activity, and increases the efficiency of antibody production.<br />
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The immune-boosting properties of garlic are due to its sulfur-containing compounds, such as allicin and sulfides. Garlic can also act as an antioxidant that reduces the build-up of free radicals in the bloodstream.<br />
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Garlic protects against cancer, as demonstrated by cultures with a garlic-rich diet have a lower incidence of intestinal cancer. Garlic may also play a part in getting rid of potential carcinogens and other toxic substances. It is also one of the most heart-friendly foods that boost your immune system since it keeps platelets from sticking together and clogging tiny blood vessels.<br />
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Garlic is one of the easiest foods to include in your diet. Add it into
soups, casseroles and sauces. Include it in salad dressings or roast it
with vegetables. There are so many options to use garlic every day.<br />
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<b>Grapefruit </b><br />
Red or pink grapefruit is packed with vitamin C, making it
an immune-boosting essential. The red and pink varieties are especially
good choices because, as their rosy color indicates, they’re packed with
bioflavonoids. These naturally-occurring
compounds cause beneficial reactions in the body, including an added
immunity boost. Halve a grapefruit
and dust it with cinnamon, another immunity booster.<br />
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<b>Greens</b><br />
Greens such as kale, spinach, collards, and Swiss chard are immune-boosting
foods that contain high levels of vitamin C, which not only packs a
powerful antioxidant punch, it helps fight off infection and regenerate
other antioxidants in the body, including vitamin E. They also contain
folate, another immune booster.<br />
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Add to a green smoothie or sautée kale, spinach, or Swiss chard
with garlic and olive oil, or use fresh spinach to make an nutrient-rich
salad — top it with fresh mushrooms to pack an extra immune-boosting
punch.<br />
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<b>Mushrooms </b><br />
If you want your body to fight infection, certain mushrooms can increase the activity and new production of white blood
cells.<br />
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No herbal medicine cabinet should be without mushrooms. They increase
the production of cytokines, which are cells that help fight off
infection. They also contain polysaccharides, which are compounds that
support the immune system.<br />
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Mushrooms also contain powerful compounds called beta-glucans, which
have been long known for their immune enhancing and cancer-fighting properties. Beta-glucan 3 enhances immunity through a variety of
mechanisms, many of which are similar to those of echinacea and
astragalus root. For example, it binds to macrophages and other
scavenger white blood cells, activating their anti-infection
activities. <br />
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When you’re thinking about a healthy
diet, mushrooms may not be the first thing to come to mind, but they’re a
major source of the immune system-boosting mineral, zinc. People who
don’t have enough zinc in their diet tend to have fewer white blood
cells to help fight off disease, which can lead to a reduced immune
response.<br />
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Start thinking of mushrooms as a great immune-boosting food.
Sauté shiitakes with onion and garlic as a side dish or add to enrich tomato sauce or a salad. <br />
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There are many different types of
mushrooms, but stick with the medicinal mushrooms such as Reishi, Shiitake, and
Maitake, which are notable for their ability to activate/modulate your immune
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<span class="st">"Studies show that mushrooms increase the production and activity of
white blood cells, making them more aggressive. This is a good thing
when you have an infection," says Douglas Schar, MCPP,
director of the Institute of Herbal Medicine in Washington, DC. </span><br />
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<b>Omega-3 Fatty Acids</b><br />
The omega-3 fatty acids in flax oil and fatty fish (such as salmon, tuna, and mackerel) act as immune boosters by increasing the activity of phagocytes, the white blood cells that eat up bacteria.<br />
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Essential fatty acids also protect the body against damage from over-reactions to infection. When taking essential fatty acid supplements, such as flax or fish oils, take additional vitamin E, which acts together with essential fatty acids to boost the immune system. One way to get more omega-3 fatty acids in your diet is to add one to three teaspoons of flax oil to a fruit and yogurt smoothie or eat some cold-water fish such as wild salmon or sardines.<br />
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A study found that children taking a half teaspoon of flax oil a day
experienced fewer and less severe respiratory infections and fewer days
of being absent from school. (Perhaps this is why grandmothers used to insist on a daily dose of unpalatable cod liver oil.)<br />
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<b>Probiotics</b><br />
Probiotics, or the "live active cultures" found in yogurt, are healthy
bacteria that keep the gut and intestinal tract free of disease-causing
germs.<br />
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Although they're available in supplement form, a study from the
University of Vienna in Austria found that a daily 7-ounce dose of organic
yogurt was just as effective in boosting immunity as popping pills.<br />
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an 80-day Swedish study of 181 factory employees, those who drank a
daily supplement of Lactobacillus reuteri—a specific probiotic that
appears to stimulate white blood cells—took 33 percent fewer sick days
than those given a placebo. <br />
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<b>Selenium</b><br />
This mineral increases natural killer cells and
mobilizes cancer-fighting cells. Foods that boost your immune system
containing selenium are tuna, red snapper, lobster, shrimp, whole
grains, vegetables (depending on the selenium content of the soil
they’re grown in), brown rice, egg yolks, cottage cheese, chicken (white
meat), sunflower seeds, garlic, Brazil nuts, and lamb chops.<br />
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<b>Spices</b><br />
Ginger comes to the aid when we're sick in some powerful
ways. Besides soothing a scratchy throat, it has chemicals called
sesquiterpenes that target rhinoviruses -- which are the most common
family of cold viruses -- as well as substances that help suppress
coughing. Ginger is also a natural pain and fever reducer and a mild
sedative so you'll feel more comfortable and be able to rest easier.
Add a couple of tablespoons of shredded ginger root to your tea, or make
ginger tea (it comes in tea bags, but you can also simmer fresh sliced
ginger to make a potent brew).<br />
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Turmeric, a bright-yellow, bitter spice and a key
ingredient in many curries, has been
used for years as an anti-inflammatory in treating both osteoarthritis
and rheumatoid arthritis. High concentrations of curcumin, which gives
turmeric its distinct color, have been shown to contain strong flu and
cold fighting properties.<br />
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It's ironic that black pepper -- the spice best known
for making you sneeze -- can ward off the sniffles. Black peppercorns
are high in piperine, a compound known for its anti-fever and
pain-relieving qualities. Black pepper also helps your body to better absorb turmeric.<br />
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<b>Spicy Foods</b><br />
Hot and spicy foods that boost your immune system such as
chili peppers, hot mustard, radishes, pepper, onions, and garlic
contain substances called “mucolytics” (similar to over-the-counter
expectorant cough syrups) that liquefy thick mucus that accumulates in
the sinuses and breathing passages.<br />
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<b>Sweet Potatoes</b><br />
Sweet potatoes contain large doses of vitamin A. Our
skin needs good amounts of vitamin A to keep it healthy. When the
largest organ in your body is healthy, you have a much better chance of
staving off infection.<br />
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You may not think of skin as part of your
immune system, but this crucial organ, covering an impressive 16 square
feet, serves as a first-line of defense against bacteria, viruses, and
other undesirables. To stay strong and healthy, your skin needs vitamin
A.<br />
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"Vitamin A plays a major role in the production of connective tissue,
a key component of skin," explains Prevention advisor David Katz, MD,
director of the Yale-Griffin Prevention Research Center in Derby, CT.
"One of the best ways to get vitamin A into your diet is from foods
containing beta-carotene (like sweet potatoes), which your body turns
into vitamin A." <br />
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<b>Vegetables</b><br />
You probably already know that you should
eat a variety of the green and colorful vegetables. But do you know why? The
bright green, yellow and orange vegetables have the highest amounts of
anticancer phytonutrients and carotenoids like beta carotene. These are antioxidants which help your
immune system to keep in shape.<br />
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Try a large variety of vegetables in salads every day and include these vegetables in hearty soups.<br />
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<i>Vegetable soups. </i>Soups that are made
with an array vegetables such as celery, carrots, squash, and red peppers
contain key nutrients that will strengthen your immune system. Also,
single-vegetable soups such as tomato soup also helps to boost your
immune system. Researchers speculate that the lycopene in tomatoes acts
as an antioxidant, helping white blood cells resist the damaging effects
of free radicals.<br />
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<i>Green salads. </i>Similarly, salads that are
made with an array vegetables such as broccoli florets, celery, carrots, squash, onions and red
peppers contain key nutrients that will strengthen your immune system.<br />
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<i>Green juices/smoothies. </i>These drinks are packed with concentrated phytonutrients that help to boost your immune system.<br />
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<b>Vitamin C</b><br />
Vitamin C tops the list of foods that boost your immune
system for many reasons. There has been more research about the
immune-boosting effects of Vitamin C than perhaps any other nutrient.
Vitamin C supplements are inexpensive to produce, and it’s available
naturally in many fruits and vegetables. Also, you can buy a
vitamin-C-fortified version of just about anything. Here’s what the
research shows about how this mighty vitamin protects your body.<br />
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Foods
that boost your immune system containing vitamin C increase the
production of infection-fighting white blood cells and antibodies and
increases levels of interferon, the antibody that coats cell surfaces,
preventing the entry of viruses. Vitamin C reduces the risk of
cardiovascular disease by raising levels of HDL (good) cholesterol while
lowering blood pressure and interfering with the process by which fat
is converted to plaque in the arteries. As an added perk, persons whose
diets are higher in vitamin C have lower rates of colon, prostate, and
breast cancer.<br />
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Around 200 milligrams a day seems
to be a generally agreed-upon amount and one that can be automatically
obtained by eating at least six servings of fruits and vegetables a day. If you take vitamin C
supplements, it’s best to space them throughout the day rather than take
one large dose, most of which may end up being excreted in the urine.<br />
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Studies have found that Vitamin C can reduce cold symptoms by 23
per cent, and all that's needed is just one to eight grams (1,000 to
8,000 milligrams) to do the trick. Besides citrus fruits, other foods
that have high amounts of vitamin C include papaya, sweet potatoes,
butternut squash, tomatoes, broccoli, Brussels sprouts and red bell
peppers.<br />
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<b>Vitamin E</b><br />
This
important antioxidant and immune booster doesn’t get as much press as
vitamin C, yet it’s one of the most important foods that boost your
immune system.<br />
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Vitamin E stimulates the production of natural
killer cells, those that seek out and destroy germs and cancer cells.
Vitamin E enhances the production of B-cells, the immune cells that
produce antibodies that destroy bacteria.<br />
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Vitamin E supplementation may
also reverse some of the decline in immune response commonly seen in
aging. Vitamin E has been implicated in lowering the risk of
cardiovascular disease. In the Harvard School of Public Health study of
87,000 nurses, Vitamin E supplementation was shown to cut the risk of
heart attacks by fifty percent.<br />
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It’s not difficult to get 30 to
60 milligrams every day of Vitamin E from a diet rich in seeds,
vegetable oils, and grains, but it’s difficult for most people to
consume more than 60 milligrams a day consistently through diet alone.
Supplements may be necessary to get enough vitamin E to boost your
immune system.<br />
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You need 100-400 milligrams per day, depending on
your general lifestyle. People who don’t exercise, who smoke, and who
consume high amounts of alcoholic beverages will need the higher dosage.
Those with a more moderate lifestyle can get by with lower levels of
supplementation.<br />
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<b>Whey Protein</b><br />
Whey
protein helps to fight cancer because it helps our bodies increase our
glutathione levels and it provides an easy-to-digest protein that helps
the body rebuild and repair its cells due to the damage from the cancer. High-quality
whey protein provides many other health benefits including, immunity, cell
energy, muscle strength, detox and antioxidant support.<br />
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Glutathione is a terrific
antioxidant and cellular detoxifier, helping to break down the adverse effects of
environmental toxins, from heavy metals to tobacco smoke and diesel
fumes. It is produced in all cells of the body, specifically to break
down these dangerous toxins and free-radicals.<br />
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Lactoferrin is a key ingredient in high-quality
whey protein that is a cancer killer and triggers the production of glutathione.
Lactoferrin activates the innate immune system cells like the
macrophages, neutrophils and T-cells. These are the first line of
defense against harmful pathogens – including cancer cells.<br />
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Cancer cells have a highly negative
membrane charge which attracts lactoferrin, while healthy normal cells
have a neutral charge. Lactoferrin is attracted to the cancer cells,
attaches to them and triggers a process that kills the cancer cell; as
well as blocking angiogenesis – the growth of blood vessels that feed
cancer cells.<br />
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Another
key to lactoferrin’s cancer-fighting properties is its amazing ability
to bind with iron. It forms a bond with iron that’s 100 times stronger
than transferrin – your body’s major iron transport protein. Several
studies suggest that excessive amounts of iron, in your diet, increase
your risk of developing certain types of cancer. Researchers have shown
that many chronic diseases – in particular, cancer – need iron to
reproduce and grow.<br />
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High-quality whey protein provides cancer patients with an easy way to
enhance lean muscle mass and boost their energy in order to fight cachexia. Cachexia is a wasting condition with loss of muscle and
fat tissue; and, is one of the reasons why some cancer patients succumb to their disease. <br />
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<i>Note: </i>Besides high-quality whey
protein, other foods that help to increase glutathione levels include
green vegetables like Brussels sprouts, cabbage, cauliflower and
broccoli along with avocado, asparagus, chlorella, wheatgrass,
grapefruit, strawberries, raw tomatoes, and oranges. <br />
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<b>Zinc</b><br />
This valuable mineral increases the production of white
blood cells that fight infection and helps them fight more aggressively.
It also increases killer cells that fight against cancer and helps
white cells release more antibodies.<br />
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Zinc supplements have been shown to
slow the growth of cancer. Zinc increases the number of
infection-fighting T-cells, especially in elderly people who are often
deficient in zinc, and whose immune system often weakens with age.<br />
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The
anti-infection hype around zinc is controversial. While some studies
claim that zinc supplements in the form of lozenges can lower the
incidence and severity of infections, other studies have failed to show
this correlation.<br />
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A word of caution: too much zinc in the form of
supplements (more than 75 milligrams a day) can inhibit immune function.
It’s safest to stick to getting zinc from your diet and aim for 15 to
25 milligrams a day.<br />
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For infants and children, there is some evidence
that dietary zinc supplements may reduce the incidence of acute
respiratory infections, but this is controversial.<br />
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Rich food sources of zinc include: oysters, cereals, crab, beef, turkey and beans.DeWayne McCulley (The Diabetes Engineer)http://www.blogger.com/profile/08618623939330889538noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1952358826110019892.post-25171987642816975652015-08-04T13:46:00.003-07:002015-08-25T09:45:35.412-07:00Top Mistakes That Cancer Patients MakeHaving cancer or any disease can be frightening and exhausting. But, education helps to reduce some of that fear. Unfortunately, too many people end up succumbing to their illness mostly due to the toxic chemicals of chemotherapy and radiation.<br />
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Here are some of the bigger mistakes that people with cancer tend to make:<br />
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<i>Please Note:</i> If you have been diagnosed with cancer, please don't beat yourself up! It's not your fault that you may have made some of these mistakes. It's the world around you that has let you down. But, now you can do something about it.<br />
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<b>Not Doing Anything After Initial Diagnosis: </b>Finding out you have
cancer is a big shock and can be emotional, stressful and
parallelizing. However, you must go through the grief cycle and begin
doing some research to figure out what to do next. If you delay, you'll
end up making mistakes that you can't undo or correct later.<br />
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<b>Opting for Chemotherapy Right Away:</b> This is probably the biggest mistake that people with cancer make. Unfortunately, some doctors use fear tactics to convince many cancer patients that they need to get chemotherapy right away. Even though the doctors know that chemotherapy only works for 3 major cancers and has less than a 3% success rate!<br />
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The prospects of total recovery with natural methods are reduced
considerably by mainstream oncology’s harsh chemotherapy/radiation that
do harm and damage to your immune system. Even though there have been
miraculous cancer reversals with those whose immune systems have been
compromised by “conventional” therapies, why take the gamble with a drug therapy that has a 2.1% success rate?
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Unfortunately, when diagnosed with any type of cancer, patients are sometimes pressured into
starting treatments immediately or face imminent death. The types of
cancer that are most rapidly threatening, such as pancreatic cancer, are
beyond repair within mainstream medicine anyway. So why rush? Other types of cancer are not as imminently lethal. You have time to research what’s best for you. Start with an alternative cancer website such as the <a href="http://www.cancertutor.com/" target="_blank">Cancer Tutor website</a> if you’re clueless or confused about what’s out there.<br />
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<b>Lack of Knowledge: </b>People tend to rely on their doctors for all of their knowledge about cancer and their treatment options. Instead educate yourself about your cancer and the various treatment options that are available. We realize this is difficult and takes time while you're being pressured by your doctors to act now. If you feel rushed or you don't know how to research, then, find a naturopathic doctor in your area or use the Internet and/or Facebook to find someone in a cancer support group to answer your questions or give you some direction.<br />
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<b>Relying on Just Chemotherapy:</b> This is probably the
second biggest mistake that people with cancer make. Many people with cancer go through the chemotherapy (and/or radiation and surgery) and after they've been given a clean bill of health, some patients believe that they don't have to do anything else!<br />
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Unfortunately, that usually leads to a relpase and the cancer eventually returns stronger than ever in more than 62% of cases. Either the same type of cancer returns or a new type of cancer is diagnosed.<br />
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If the same type of cancer returns, that usually means that the doctors didn't kill all of the cancer cells the first time; or, in some cases, the chemotherapy or radiation may have created a secondary cancer. Combining this with not making any dietary or lifestyle changes can set the stage for a relapse.<br />
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<b>Wrong Diet or Not Making Any Major Diet Changes: </b>This is the first and most important step to healing from cancer. Most oncologists will tell you that diet doesn’t matter because they were not trained in nutrition in medical school. However, diet definitely matters! Improper diet is what led to cancer in the first place. If you continue to eat sugar laden and processed foods when you have cancer, your chances of recovery will be slim to none. Sugar makes cancer proliferate at exponential levels, so if you think you can continue eating the same junk you ate prior to your diagnosis and heal, you are sadly mistaken.<br />
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Your diet must be overhauled completely and immediately. And, once you are healed, you must stick with your diet. If you go back to eating the same way you ate prior to cancer, the cancer will eventually come back.<br />
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<b>Not Detoxing Sufficiently or Not Removing Any Toxins:</b> Cancer carries a lot of toxic effects throughout the body that need to be removed through proper detoxification. These toxins overload and cause damage to the liver, kidneys and lymphatic system. This damage (especially to the liver) is further acerbated if you have opted for chemotherapy and radiation. Why? Because you are adding more toxins to your already toxic body.<br />
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No matter if you are using a traditional approach or alternative healing, detoxification is imperative to proper healing. You need to remove the toxins from the body in order of the colon, candida, parasites, kidney, and liver to heal properly. Some people have refused to detox their body and still expect to be healed completely. Leaving the toxins in your body can lead to many other diseases and cancers down the road.<br />
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Consequently, you must shift to an organic plant-based diet with raw juicing and stop eating all of the processed foods to start the detox process. Since the destroyed cancer cells create toxicity and burden the liver, you may need to add other detox methods. For example, the Gerson treatment protocol uses coffee enemas to detox the liver and so does Dr. Nicholas Gonzalez, who studied Dr. William Kelley’s successful 1970s protocol and refined it for today’s use.<br />
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<b>Mixing/Changing Healing Protocols:</b> Many with cancer will try anything to get well, naturally so. However, many alternative health protocols may be incompatible with one another. So, it is important to do the research to make sure that the alternative protocols you are using are compatible with one another.<br />
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Also, some people with cancer will change treatment protocols very rapidly if they notice they aren’t working immediately. Sometimes it takes a while to heal and you need to be patient and give the protocol time to work.<br />
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<b>Selecting Doctor/Hospital: </b>Sometimes people fail to do the research to find the best doctor and hospital in their area for their specific form of cancer. Hospital ratings are available to the public. Just google on "hospital ratings" or go to a website such as <a href="https://healthinsight.org/rankings/hospitals" target="_blank">Health Insight</a>.<br />
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<b>Assuming No Medical Mistakes: </b>Please don't assume that doctors and hospitals are infallible and don't make mistakes. Have your partner keep good records of all your testing and doctor conversations -- use your smartphone to cut down on the note-taking. Always ask for a second opinion, especially for a major surgery or new drug treatment protocol.<br />
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And, when you visit your doctor, come prepared -- don't just show up and expect your doctor to do everything. Do your research ahead of time. Bring your own notes and questions -- carry a notepad or use a tablet or your smartphone. If you show more interest, maybe your doctor will also.<br />
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<i>Note: </i>Did you know that doctor/hospital mistake account for at least 110,000 deaths each year in the U/S.? That's the Number 3 Killer behind heart disease and cancer!<br />
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<b>Assuming Natural Alternative Treatment Is Safe and Works:</b> Just because it's a natural treatment strategy doesn't mean that it's safe and that it will work. Just like conventional medicine, alternative medicine has their problems with competency, integrity and honesty.<br />
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Do your homework before you select a specific alternative treatment protocol. Talk to the experts in that field. Find a reputable naturopathic doctor or holistic healthcare practitioner in your area. Talk to cancer patients using that protocol. Make sure that you're not taking a supplement that may conflict with the protocol.<br />
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<b>Not Having a System Treatment Strategy: </b>Even if you're relying on conventional medicine and chemotherapy, you should still have a complete system/cellular treatment strategy that addresses the two key aspects of your cancer: the cancer cells <i>and</i> your normal cells.<br />
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Even if you're using chemotherapy to address the <i>cancer</i> cells, you still need a strategy to address your <i>normal</i> cells, e.g. a cancer diet/nutritional program.<br />
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Similarly, if you're using an alternative treatment strategy, you must have a strategy to address the <i>cancer</i> cells (e.g. Budwig Protocol, DMSO Protocol); and, you must have a strategy to address your <i>normal</i> cells, e.g. a cancer diet/nutritional program. <br />
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<b>Solely Relying on Doctors & Drugs:</b> Many people with cancer (or any disease for that matter) rely on their doctors and their drugs to solve their health problems. Drugs cannot cure your cancer! The best that they can do is to slow down the cancer's progress. Recent studies now show that chemotherapy only kills the weak cancer cells and make the remaining cancer cells more resistant and even stronger. At the same time, the chemotherapy weakens your immune system, the one part of your body that is designed to fight the cancer!<br />
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Any given drug has a single mechanism of action; that is, it acts in a one particular way to prevent disease. However, <b>cancer is never a disease with a single cause.</b>
A tumor may be the result of disrupted hormone balance, glucose/insulin
balance, cortisol rhythm or immunity, to name a few. Whatever drug
you’re taking only provides a measure of prevention against one
contributing factor. Your best cancer prevention plan is one that
includes measures against multiple contributing factors, most of which
are<b><i> not </i></b>effectively treated with drugs. <br />
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In addition, since most cancer cells produce lactic acid, this will lead to unbelievable pain and severe weight loss due to your body wasting away. Most doctors prescribe pain medication instead of explaining (before this happens) how to reduce an eventually stop the lactic acid cycle (a.k.a. cachexia cycle).<br />
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FYI: Lactic acid is produced as a byproduct of the cancer cells' fermentation and energy production process.<br />
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Taking any additional drugs only further weakens your liver. In fact, any drug you take, even if it's an OTC drug, will still add to your toxic load. In addition, some people in the end stages of cancer begin taking the pain killers that doctors prescribe. These toxic drugs add to the toxins within the body and can stop the liver from doing its job of removing toxins. These toxic drugs end up being the catalyst that leads to a quicker death. Try a safer method of relieving the pain from cancer. Did you know that coffee enemas help to rid the body of pain and remove the toxins from the liver?<br />
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<b>Ceasing Physical Activity: </b>Cancer will sap your energy or limit certain physical activities, but it’s vitally important to keep moving. Regular physical activity improves your overall health, stamina, and mood. Plus, it helps to get more oxygen into your cells. Remember: Cancer hates oxygen.<br />
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<b>Letting Stress Get Out of Control: </b>You can’t always avoid stress in your daily life. But, you can control how you respond to it. Proven stress-busters include yoga, meditation, exercise, positive thinking, and time with family and friends. Support groups and counseling may help, as well.<br />
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Anger can become an issue especially when you find out that your doctors haven't been honest with you. But, don't waste your energy on being angry with them. Instead, use that anger to educate and drive yourself to make the necessary changes to improve your health.<br />
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Join a local cancer support group and also join one or two online support groups. Once you realize that you're not alone, you'll feel some relief. And, when you hear some of the stories and testimonials, you'll realize that there is real hope. And, once you have benefited from the knowledge that you acquire, you'll be able to turn around and help others with cancer. And, there's nothing more therapeutic than being able to help someone else with cancer.<br />
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<b>Denial and Stubbornness:</b> Some people with cancer live in denial of their disease and refuse to take action. Or, they sit back and wait on God to heal them. But, God only helps those who help themselves. Some people with cancer are too stubborn to change their diet and lifestyle -- until it's too late. Others are addicted to their comfort foods and refuse to give them up, not realizing that their bodies are biochemically addicted to the chemicals in the food!<br />
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Some people with cancer will make some minor changes like eat a salad or a bowl of vegetables, but, they still eat the toxic foods that caused the cancer in the first place! Or, they don't believe that food is part of the problem that caused their cancer despite all of the evidence.<br />
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<b>Ignoring the Mental, Emotional, and Spiritual Aspects of Healing:</b> There is nothing worse for your inner spirit than having a negative attitude or being full of anger and resentment. Even if you're not a spirutal person, you surely must realize that you must begin thinking posotively and taking positive actions to improve your health.<br />
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Now, if you are a spiritual person, that doesn't mean you should do nothing and just sit around and pray. I'm sure you've heard the phrase: "God helps those who help themselves." And, if you believe in God, wouldn't you think that He/She designed his food to heal us from disease?<br />
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Journalists and patients investigating alternative cancer clinics in Mexico are usually amazed at their friendly relaxed atmospheres. The attitude is uplifting instead of intimidating or stressful. It’s important to have that level of courage instead of fearfulness or a gotta fight this or I’ll die mentality. Believe it or not, light heartened humor is helpful.<br />
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Make sure that you work on clearing out the negative talk-track and the emotional losses, regrets in life, all of the stress, and resentments in your mind. These negative thoughts trigger the release of stress hormones such as cortisol, which cause harm to your cells and may have contributed to the acidosis that invited cancer in the first place. <br />
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<b>Misplaced Priorities:</b> Cancer causes us to change our priorities. But, some people with cancer focus on the wrong priorities -- doctors, drugs, chemotherapy, radiation, more drugs, etc. Instead, they should also set aside some time to learn about their cancer and other treatment strategies; or, find a local healthcare practitioner that is involved in alternative treatment strategies. Cancer conventional treatments make us tired and very sick and leads to severe pain. As a result, some people with cancer don't have the time and energy to change their diet or do the research because they're tired or sick or in a lot of pain because of the cancer and chemotherapy! <br />
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<b>Believing Everything You Read On The Internet: </b>The Internet is a fantastic tool -- it provides access to a lot of information -- good and bad. The Internet is a double-edged sword. On the one hand, it puts a vast amount of health information at your fingertips. We have access to published science and the writings of experts like never before. On the other hand, it’s often difficult to determine the validity of what we read because of some people who just want your money.<br />
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Here are some tips to help you use Internet health-related information more wisely:<br />
<i>Question the source: </i> who’s making the claim? What are their credentials? Have they actually helped real people? Is this the only piece the author has written on this topic, or has she been studying and writing about it for some time?<br />
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<i>Look for supporting evidence: </i> What sources does the writer use to back up his/her information? Is the supporting evidence broad, or sparse? Is it recent, or might it be outdated? Do other experts agree or differ with the claim? Even when something looks valid, question whether it’s appropriate for YOU: you may find a supplement that looks intriguing, but there may be other supplements that would be a lot more helpful for your particular circumstances.<br />
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These are just a few of the many mistakes that people with cancer make because of what they've been told or not told by their doctors. In order to heal from cancer, you must educate yourself; and, at a minimum, change your diet, detoxify your body, stick to a specific plan for healing, and don’t add toxic chemicals to the mix.<br />
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FYI: Some of these mistakes are not unique to cancer. In fact, some of these mistakes are associated with people who have Type 2 diabetes. Refer to the book <i>Death to Diabetes</i> or the CD titled "The 7 Mistakes That Diabetics Make" -- both authored by DeWayne McCulley, the engineer who almost died from a diabetic coma and weaned himself off of insulin and other drugs.<br />
<br />DeWayne McCulley (The Diabetes Engineer)http://www.blogger.com/profile/08618623939330889538noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1952358826110019892.post-82795001371494261262015-08-02T15:25:00.000-07:002015-08-04T15:28:19.906-07:00Some Diabetics May Develop CancerMost people are aware of the connection between diabetes and heart
disease. At least 62% of diabetics will develop a cardiovascular disease
of some kind, especially if they have poor blood glucose control and
other comorbidities such as high blood pressure and obesity.<br />
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But,
most people are not aware of the connection between diabetes and
cancer. At least 31% of diabetics may develop some form of cancer,
again if they have poor blood glucose control and other comorbidities
such as chronic inflammation and obesity.<br />
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According to a
report in the Journal of the American Medical Association, cancer
patients who already have diabetes have a greater chance of dying of the
disease than cancer patients who do not have diabetes.<br />
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According
to a 2010 consensus report published jointly by the American Diabetes
Association (ADA) and the American Cancer Society (ACS), the risk of a
person with type 2 diabetes developing cancer is 20-50 percent higher
than a person without diabetes. Research also indicates that people with
type 2 diabetes who develop cancer may experience a shorter life
expectancy. Being overweight increases the odds of cancer reoccurrence. <br />
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About
30 million people in the United States have diabetes, and about eight
to 18 percent of newly diagnosed cancer patients also have the disease.
Ref: Health.com: Top 10 diabetes stories of 2008.<br />
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Compared with Caucasian Americans, the risk of diagnosed diabetes
is 77 percent higher among African Americans, 66 percent higher among
Hispanics Americans, and 18 percent higher among Asian Americans. <br />
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Researchers
found that people with diabetes had about a 1.4 times greater risk of
dying of cancer than patients without diabetes. Mortality seemed to be
higher for many types of cancer, but it was only statistically
significant for three types: breast, endometrial, and colorectal.
Ref: Health.com: What's your breast cancer IQ?<br />
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Obesity and type 2 diabetes increase the risk for endometrial (uterine) cancer by 39 percent,
esophageal cancer by 37 percent, kidney cancer by 25 percent, colon
cancer by 11 percent and post-menopausal cancer by 9 percent.<br />
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People with diabetes experience a higher prevalence of the following cancers:<br />
Bladder<br />
Breast cancer in women (postmenopausal)<br />
Colorectal<br />
Endometrial (the lining of the uterus in women)<br />
Liver<br />
Pancreatic (thought to be a risk factor for diabetes) <br />
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<b>Biological and Lifestyle Factors</b><br />
There are many reasons why people with diabetes might have a higher cancer-mortality risk. Here is a list of the major reasons:<br />
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<b>Blood Sugar: </b>High
blood sugar in diabetics makes a person more prone to having damaged
DNA. In addition, high blood sugar fuels cancer cells and enable tumors
to grow faster.<br />
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<b>Insulin: </b>High insulin levels stimulate cell growth and insulin growth factors. This stimulates the growth of cancer cells, which in turn
stimulate the formation of new blood vessels. The vessels then provide
nourishment to cancerous tumors. <br />
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<b>Immunity: </b>People
with diabetes are more susceptible to infections and have a weaker
immune system, which makes them susceptible to certain cancers.<br />
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<b>Risk Factors: </b>Some
of the risk factors associated with diabetes are common to cancer, e.g.
poor diet, sedentary lifestyle, obesity, vitamin deficiency (especially
Vitamin D).<br />
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<b>Obesity:</b> Overweight people have
higher levels of inflammation markers. Inflammation fuels cancer. Also,
overweight people have lower
levels of adiponectin, a hormone secreted by adipose tissue (fat), which
may accelerate cancer growth. Adipose tissue is like an endocrine
gland, putting out a number of
hormone-like substances, which may play a role in turning normal cells
into cancerous ones, or promote cancer cell growth.<br />
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<b>Pancreas: </b>In
diabetics, the pancreas is over-stressed and inflamed while producing
excess amounts of insulin to keep up with the glucoise demands. This
weakens the pancreas and makes it more susceptible to becoming
cancerous.<br />
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<i>Note: </i>In some cases, a
sudden change in blood sugar levels in diabetics who previously had
well-controlled diabetes may be a sign of pancreatic cancer. Therefore,
see your physician as soon as possible for a checkup to ensure this is
not the case.<br />
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<b>Artificial Sweeteners: </b>Many
diabetics were duped into using Splenda® in place of sugar. But,
Splenda® contains chlorine which is carcinogenic, this may cause
cancer! Refer to the Cancer & Nutrition post for more details. <br />
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<b>Diabetic Medications:</b>
Recent studies now indicate that some diabetic drugs may trigger cancer
in some people. Even the FDA is concerned about this. About 50% of Type
2 diabetics and all Type 1 diabetics take insulin
daily, and insulin is known to stimulate cell growth.<br />
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<b>Mental State: </b>One
other possible factor is depression. About 10 to 40 percent of people
with diabetes also experience depression because of low serotonin and
high cortisol levels. Studies have shown that depression can weaken the
immune response.<br />
<br />
<b>Insomnia:</b> Lack of quality REM
sleep prevents the body from going into repair mode in diabetics and
overweight people. This causes the body to delay or not produce the
hormone melatonin, which is known to have anti-cancer benefits. <br />
<br />
<b>Reports and References</b><br />
Here are some documented reports and references concerning the link between diabetes and cancer.<br />
<br />
Breast Cancer Advances More Quickly in Diabetes: Diabetes Forecast <br />
<a href="http://www.diabetesforecast.org/2015/jul-aug/breast-cancer-advances-more.html" target="_blank">http://www.diabetesforecast.org/2015/jul-aug/breast-cancer-advances-more.html</a><br />
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Breast cancer appears to advance more quickly in women with diabetes, a
study found. When researchers compared records of women ages 20 to 105
diagnosed with breast cancer, including about 6,000 with diabetes and
more than 32,000 without, they found that those with diabetes had larger
tumors, a 14 to 21 percent greater risk for a more dangerous stage of
tumor, and a 16 percent greater chance of the cancer having spread to
the lymph nodes.<br />
<br />
<b>Diabetes increases late-life risk of thyroid cancer</b> <br />
<a href="http://www.endocrineweb.com/news/thyroid-cancer/7113-diabetes-increases-late-life-risk-thyroid-cancer" target="_blank">http://www.endocrineweb.com/news/thyroid-cancer/7113-diabetes-increases-late-life-risk-thyroid-cancer</a> <br />
<br />
Researchers
found that the presence of diabetes increased the 10-year risk of
thyroid cancer by one-quarter among adults 50 to 71 years old. The team
based its conclusions on data collected from the nearly 500,000 men and
women who participated in the NIH-American Association of Retired
Persons (AARP) Diet and Health Study, which was conducted in 1995 and
1996.<br />
<br />
Published in the journal <i>Thyroid</i>, the investigation was conducted
by epidemiologists associated with the National Cancer Institute (NCI)
and the National Institutes of Health (NIH).<br />
<br />
<b>Probability of pancreatic cancer following diabetes: a population-based study.</b> <br />
<a href="http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/16083707" target="_blank">http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/16083707</a> <br />
<br />
Approximately
1% of diabetes subjects aged > or =50 years will be diagnosed with
pancreatic cancer within 3 years of first meeting criteria for diabetes.
The usefulness of new-onset diabetes as marker of early pancreatic
cancer needs further evaluation.<br />
<br />
<b>Diabetics twice as likely to develop cancer, suggests new study - NaturalNews.com</b><br />
<a href="http://www.naturalnews.com/032405_diabetics_cancer.html" target="_blank">http://www.naturalnews.com/032405_diabetics_cancer.html</a><br />
<br />
A
new study published in the journal Diabetes Care reveals that diabetics
have a nearly doubled risk of developing certain types of cancer
compared to those without the disease. Dr. Chaoyang Li from the US
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) in Atlanta, Ga., and
his colleagues found that 16 percent of diabetic men and 17 percent of
diabetic women develop cancer, while only seven and ten percent of the
general population, respectively, develop it.<br />
<br />
The
report explains that the most dramatic increase is seen in those with
pancreatic cancer, as diabetic men appear to be 400 percent more likely
to develop the cancer than others. And in women, those with diabetes
tended to be up to three times more likely to develop blood cancer than
women without the disease.<br />
<br />
Research Dr. Brancati
published in 2008 revealed that the death rate from cancer is about 40
percent higher in diabetics than it is in the general population as
well, illustrating once again a clear connection between diabetes and
compounded cancer risk.<br />
<br />
<b>Type 2 Diabetes Linked to Cancer Deaths </b><br />
<a href="http://triangleendoscopy.com/news-article/sometimes-eye-drops-are-just-not-enough-03112014" target="_blank">http://triangleendoscopy.com/news-article/sometimes-eye-drops-are-just-not-enough-03112014</a><br />
<br />
A recent meta-analysis conducted by Dutch researchers shows that
people with type 2 diabetes are not only more likely to develop these
cancers, they are more likely to die from them as well. Their findings
were presented at the 2013 European Cancer Congress.<br />
<br />
The meta-analysis, which is a study that evaluates results from
several independent studies, analyzed the results of 20 studies
involving over 1.9 million people between 2007 and 2012. The findings
showed that people with type 2 diabetes had a 23 percent increased risk
of developing breast cancer and a 38 percent increased risk of breast
cancer mortality. In addition, type 2 diabetics displayed a 26 percent
increased risk of developing colon cancer and a 30 percent increased
risk of dying from it.<br />
<br />
<b>Study: Diabetes Patients Are More Likely to Develop Lung Cancer</b> <br />
<a href="http://www.drugwatch.com/2012/10/30/study-diabetes-patients-are-more-likely-to-develop-lung-cancer/" target="_blank">http://www.drugwatch.com/2012/10/30/study-diabetes-patients-are-more-likely-to-develop-lung-cancer/</a><br />
<br />
Researchers
at Mary Babb Randolph Cancer Center at West Virginia University report
that women with type 2 diabetes were 27 percent more likely to be
diagnosed with lung cancer compared with the general population. Women
in the study who treated their diabetes with insulin had a 71 percent
increased risk for lung cancer.<br />
<br />
The study was published
in Diabetes Care and tracked 145,765 postmenopausal women ages 50 to
79. Information about diabetes treatment was self-reported. J. Luo and
his colleagues concluded that the increased risk did not apply to women
with untreated diabetes or the length of time a patient had suffered
from the disease.<br />
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<b>Diabetes Linked to Several Types of Cancer</b><br />
Earlier
this year, another study associated the use of insulin and glinide
drugs in type 2 diabetes patients with an increased risk of several
types of cancer. C. H. Chang and his team at the Institute of Preventive
Medicine at National Taiwan University linked the medicines to higher
risks for liver cancer, colorectal cancer, lung cancer, stomach cancer
and pancreas cancer.<br />
<br />
A third study in 2012 found
possible correlations between type 2 diabetes and an increased risk of
cancer and also insulin use and higher rates of cancer. Researchers at
Steno Diabetes Center in Gentofte, Denmark, analyzed data from the
Danish National diabetes Register and Cancer Registry and concluded that
diabetes patients who did not use insulin had a 100 percent increased
risk of developing cancer at the time of their diagnosis. That risk
dropped to 15 percent after two years.<br />
<br />
B. Carstensen B
and his colleagues also found that type 2 diabetes patients being
treated with insulin had a 400 percent increased risk of developing
cancer at the beginning of treatment. The risk dropped to 30 percent
after five years of insulin therapy.<br />
<br />
<b>Diabetes and Bladder Cancer Risk</b><br />
Type
2 diabetes patients already have a higher risk of bladder cancer —
perhaps as much as a 40 percent increase over the general population,
studies have shown. And diabetes patients who take the widely prescribed
drug Actos may boost that risk by another 22 percent, for a total of a
62 percent increased risk, according to a study published July 3, 2012,
in the Canadian Medical Association Journal.<br />
<br />
The U.S.
Food and Drug Administration also has warned that the use of Actos for
more than one year could be linked to a higher risk of bladder cancer.
The agency based its June 2011 safety alert on the five-year interim
results of a 10-year study being conducted by Actos manufacturer Takeda
Pharmaceuticals. Final results of that study are expected next year.<br />
<br />
<b>Sugar the Reason Diabetics Have a Higher Risk of Aggressive Cancers</b><br />
<a href="http://www.healthline.com/health-news/aging-sugar-the-reason-diabetics-are-prone-to-aggressive-cancers-080513" target="_blank">http://www.healthline.com/health-news/aging-sugar-the-reason-diabetics-are-prone-to-aggressive-cancers-080513</a><br />
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<i>Cancer Cells Bypass Insulin Roadblocks</i><br />
The
report, published last week in the journal Cell, outlines Cagan's
findings. Most importantly, it shows that even though a cancer cell's
insulin pathways don't work in diabetics, cancerous tumors get around
that roadblock and trigger the insulin receptors regardless. As a
result, cancerous tumors metastasize and spread to other parts of the
body.<br />
<br />
Cagan, a professor of developmental and regenerative
biology, explained that Ras and Src, “classic human cancer genes,” can
act similarly in fruit flies. When dietary sugar combines with these
genes, it activates a pathway that allows the cells to take in sugar.
“Tumors love sugar,” Cagan said. “It helps them grow.”<br />
<br />
The diabetes-cancer link is most often found in people with cancers of the pancreas, breast, liver, or colon, Cagan said.<br />
<br />
<b>Why Does Diabetes Raise Cancer Risk?</b><br />
<a href="http://www.webmd.com/diabetes/news/20100616/why-does-diabetes-increase-cancer-risk" target="_blank">http://www.webmd.com/diabetes/news/20100616/why-does-diabetes-increase-cancer-risk</a><br />
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Diabetes
doubles the risk of liver, pancreas, and endometrial cancer. It
increases the risk of colorectal, breast, and bladder cancer by 20% to
50%. <br />
<br />
People with diabetes tend to have some known risk
factors for cancer: older age, obesity, poor diet, and physical
inactivity. And problems common in diabetes -- too-high insulin levels,
too-high blood sugar levels, and inflammation -- increase cancer risk.<br />
<br />
<b>Do Diabetes Treatments Raise Cancer Risk?</b><br />
There is evidence, but not definitive proof, that diabetes treatments affect cancer risk.<br />
<br />
Metformin,
the most commonly used diabetes drug, seems to lower cancer risk. But
there's also evidence from some studies -- contradicted by others --
that insulin, particularly long-acting insulin glargine (Lantus), may
increase cancer risk.<br />
<br />
Moreover, there are at least theoretical concerns that other relatively new diabetes drugs may affect cancer risk.<br />
<br />
<b>More About the Cancer-Diabetes Link</b><br />
The following are just a few of the many articles and reports about the link between diabetes and cancer. <br />
<br />
<b>FDA Investigates Cancer Link to Popular Diabetes Drugs - Dr. Mercola </b><br />
<a href="http://articles.mercola.com/sites/articles/archive/2013/03/27/diabetes-drugs-cancer-link.aspx" target="_blank">http://articles.mercola.com/sites/articles/archive/2013/03/27/diabetes-drugs-cancer-link.aspx</a> <br />
<br />
<b>Diabetes and Cancer Consensus Report</b> <br />
<a href="http://m.care.diabetesjournals.org/content/33/7/1674.long" target="_blank">http://m.care.diabetesjournals.org/content/33/7/1674.long</a> <br />
<br />
<b>Diabetes Increases Cancer Risk by 20 Percent</b> <br />
<a href="http://www.diabetesincontrol.com/articles/53-/14632-diabetes-increases-cancer-risk-by-20-percent" target="_blank">http://www.diabetesincontrol.com/articles/53-/14632-diabetes-increases-cancer-risk-by-20-percent</a> <br />
<br />
<b>Prediabetes Linked to Higher Risk of Cancer, Study Finds</b> <br />
<a href="http://www.livescience.com/47746-prediabetes-higher-cancer-risk.html" target="_blank">http://www.livescience.com/47746-prediabetes-higher-cancer-risk.html</a><br />
<br />
<b>Pre-diabetes Can Increase Risk Of Developing Certain Types Of Cancer By 15%</b><br />
<a href="http://www.medicaldaily.com/prediabetes-can-increase-our-risk-developing-certain-types-cancer-15-301946" target="_blank">http://www.medicaldaily.com/prediabetes-can-increase-our-risk-developing-certain-types-cancer-15-301946</a><br />
<br />
<b>Linking Diabetes to Cancer: Changes for Prevention | American Institute for Cancer Research (AICR)</b><br />
<a href="http://www.aicr.org/cancer-research-update/2012/march_21_2012/cru-linking-diabetes-to.html" target="_blank">http://www.aicr.org/cancer-research-update/2012/march_21_2012/cru-linking-diabetes-to.html</a><br />
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<a href="http://www.everydayhealth.com/pancreatic-cancer/" target="_blank">http://www.everydayhealth.com/pancreatic-cancer/</a><br />
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<a href="http://www.diabeticlivingonline.com/complications/other/diabetes-and-cancer-connection" target="_blank">http://www.diabeticlivingonline.com/complications/other/diabetes-and-cancer-connection</a> <br />
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<b>Diabetes and Colon Cancer: An Emerging Link </b><br />
<a href="http://www.cancer.org/research/acsresearchupdates/coloncancer/diabetes-and-colon-cancer-an-emerging-link" target="_blank">http://www.cancer.org/research/acsresearchupdates/coloncancer/diabetes-and-colon-cancer-an-emerging-link</a><br />
<br />
<b>The Cancer, Diabetes, and Heart Disease Link </b><br />
<a href="http://www.todaysdietitian.com/newarchives/030413p46.shtml" target="_blank">http://www.todaysdietitian.com/newarchives/030413p46.shtml</a><br />
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<a href="http://www.dailymail.co.uk/health/article-2626981/The-great-sleep-gamble-Arrogance-ignoring-need-shut-eye-increase-risk-cancer-heart-disease-diabetes.html" target="_blank">http://www.dailymail.co.uk/health/article-2626981/The-great-sleep-gamble-Arrogance-ignoring-need-shut-eye-increase-risk-cancer-heart-disease-diabetes.html</a><br />
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<a href="http://mobile.reuters.com/article/idUSTRE74B68220110512?irpc=932" target="_blank">http://mobile.reuters.com/article/idUSTRE74B68220110512?irpc=932</a> <br />
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<b>Type 2 Diabetes Might Raise Risk of Liver Cancer</b> <br />
<a href="http://consumer.healthday.com/cancer-information-5/mis-cancer-news-102/type-2-diabetes-might-raise-risk-of-liver-cancer-682767.html" target="_blank">http://consumer.healthday.com/cancer-information-5/mis-cancer-news-102/type-2-diabetes-might-raise-risk-of-liver-cancer-682767.html</a><br />
<br />
<b>The Diabetes–Cancer Link: Coming to a Consensus</b> <br />
<a href="http://www.physiciansweekly.com/diabetes-cancer-link-coming-consensus/" target="_blank">http://www.physiciansweekly.com/diabetes-cancer-link-coming-consensus/</a><br />
<br />
<b>Diabetes and Cancer: American Diabetes Association </b><br />
<a href="http://www.diabetes.org/are-you-at-risk/lower-your-risk/diabetes-and-cancer.html" target="_blank">http://www.diabetes.org/are-you-at-risk/lower-your-risk/diabetes-and-cancer.html</a><br />
<br />
<b>Diabetes and cancer: A shared biological basis -- ScienceDaily </b><br />
<a href="http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2011/09/110929122747.htm" target="_blank">http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2011/09/110929122747.htm</a><br />
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<b>Mysterious Link Connects Diabetes And Cancer : Shots - Health News : NPR</b><br />
<a href="http://www.npr.org/sections/health-shots/2010/06/16/127877048/diabetes-and-cancer-connected-by-mysterious-link" target="_blank">http://www.npr.org/sections/health-shots/2010/06/16/127877048/diabetes-and-cancer-connected-by-mysterious-link</a><br />
<br />
<b>Many Diabetes Drugs Under FDA Review, Linked to Cancer </b><br />
<a href="http://www.ringoffireradio.com/2013/05/many-diabetes-drugs-under-fda-review-linked-to-cancer/" target="_blank">http://www.ringoffireradio.com/2013/05/many-diabetes-drugs-under-fda-review-linked-to-cancer/</a> <br />
<br />
<b>Januvia & Janumet – Pancreatic Cancer & Other Side Effects</b> <br />
<a href="http://www.drugwatch.com/januvia/" target="_blank">http://www.drugwatch.com/januvia/</a><br />
<br />
<b>Diabetes drugs linked to cancer of the pancreas and other health problems | Daily Mail Online</b> <br />
<a href="http://www.dailymail.co.uk/health/article-2338561/Diabetes-drugs-taken-thousands-linked-cancer-pancreas-health-problems.html" target="_blank">http://www.dailymail.co.uk/health/article-2338561/Diabetes-drugs-taken-thousands-linked-cancer-pancreas-health-problems.html</a><br />
<br />
<b>Diabetes drugs linked to pancreatic cancer risk </b><br />
<a href="https://pancreaticcanceraction.org/news/diabetes-drugs-linked-pancreatic-cancer-risk/" target="_blank">https://pancreaticcanceraction.org/news/diabetes-drugs-linked-pancreatic-cancer-risk/</a> <br />
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<b>Do Diabetes Drugs Cause Cancer? - The People's Pharmacy</b> <br />
<a href="http://www.peoplespharmacy.com/2013/03/17/do-diabetes-drugs-cause-cancer/" target="_blank">http://www.peoplespharmacy.com/2013/03/17/do-diabetes-drugs-cause-cancer/</a><br />
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<b>Diabetes Tied to Higher Risk of Pancreatic Cancer in Study</b><br />
<a href="http://consumer.healthday.com/cancer-information-5/mis-cancer-news-102/diabetes-tied-to-higher-risk-of-pancreatic-cancer-in-study-686027.html" target="_blank">http://consumer.healthday.com/cancer-information-5/mis-cancer-news-102/diabetes-tied-to-higher-risk-of-pancreatic-cancer-in-study-686027.html</a><br />
<br />DeWayne McCulley (The Diabetes Engineer)http://www.blogger.com/profile/08618623939330889538noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1952358826110019892.post-22625340876347043112015-08-02T14:16:00.000-07:002015-08-22T12:04:14.107-07:00Cancer Recovery PlanHere are some general guidelines for recovery from cancer whether you are using alternative medicine or conventional medicine.<br />
<br />
These guidelines are only suggestions, so make sure that you do your research and
make your own decisions about how to improve your chances for recovery
based on more than one source of information.<br />
<br />
<b>Stop Eating Flour, Sugar and Processed Foods</b><br />
All
malignant cancer cells must have glucose to survive. This is because,
unlike normal healthy cells, cancer cells must rely on the anaerobic
pathway called “glycolysis” for producing energy for themselves. For
this reason, malignant cancer cells are unable to survive without sugar.<br />
<br />
Refined
sugar goes into the bloodstream very quickly and is the most effective
way to feed cancer cells exactly what they need to survive. Sugar
promotes the growth of pleomorphic bacteris, yeast, fungus, and
mold and suppresses the immune system response up to five hours<br />
<br />
So,
whenever a person with cancer eats refined sugar in any form (sugar,
honey maple syrup, corn syrup, sucrose, rice syrup, barley
malt; flour, cakes, cookies, candies, bottled juices, and processed foods), it fuels
the cancer <i>and</i> prevents your immune system from fighting the cancer!<br />
<br />
<b>Avoid Trans Fats and Hydrogenated Oils</b><br />
Hydrogenated
or partially hydrogenated oils like margarine, shortenings
and vegetable oils are altered fat substances (trans fats) which are
known to be
detrimental to health because they interfere with normal biochemical
processes. These oils have been shown to increase cholesterol,
decrease
beneficial high-density lipoprotein (HDL), interfere with our
liver's
detoxification system, interfere with essential fatty acid function,
and alter the fat composition in neurons and other cells.<br />
<br />
<b>Avoid Artificial Sweeteners</b><br />
New ground-breaking research reveals that SPLENDA® may cause diabetes irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) <i>and </i>cancer! This comes as a shock to many people in the diabetes and weight loss community who were told by the creators of Splenda that it would not affect their blood sugar and metabolism in any way.<br />
<br />
Splenda has now been scientifically proven to harm your digestive system and cause insulin spikes that increase your risk of diabetes.<br />
<br />
The ingredients that make up Splenda (sucralose) are chlorine, dextrose and maltodextrin (which are made from GMO corn). Splenda is made by replacing hydrogen atoms with chlorine atoms. Because of the large amount of chlorine you are getting when you consume sucralose, you can actually get chlorine poisoning and cellular toxicity!<br />
<br />
Splenda Linked to Type 2 Diabetes<br />
Does Splenda cause diabetes? A study published in the journal Diabetes Care discovered that if you are consuming Splenda, the risk of developing diabetes is profound. <br />
<br />
According to the study, daily consumption of diet soda was associated with a 36 percent greater risk of metabolic syndrome and a 67 percent greater risk of having type 2 diabetes!<br />
<br />
Diabetes Care published an article that evaluated this phenomenon for the first time with human subjects. Taking 17 obese individuals who were insulin sensitive, oral glucose tolerance tests were evaluated after consuming either sucralose or water 10 minutes before the test. <br />
<br />
In addition to revealing that there was an “increase in peak plasma glucose concentrations” in these people, it was discovered that there was a 23 percent decrease in insulin sensitivity, which prevents glucose absorption in cells.<br />
<br />
If that side effect of Splenda wasn’t bad enough, research also suggests that sucralose destroys probiotics and can lead to digestive disorders like IBS and leaky gut.<br />
<br />
Splenda and Cancer<br />
Can Splenda cause cancer? First, remember that chlorine is one of the its ingredients. Any animal or human that consumes chlorine on a regular basis is at risk for developing cancer. The Merk Manual and OSHA Harzardous Waste Handbook states that chlorine is carcinogenic (means causes cancer) and emergency measures should be taken when exposed via swallowing, inhaling or through the skin.<br />
<br />
If you are only exposed to a small amount of chlorine on occasion, your body can eliminate chlorine through detoxification channels like your bowels, kidney’s and liver. But if you consume it daily, chlorine could increase cancer risk.<br />
<br />
Also, a new study published in the journal of Toxicology and Environmental Health found that when you cook with sucralose (Splenda) at high temperatures, it generates chloropropanols — a toxin that has been linked to cancer. So make sure you never cook with Splenda because it becomes even more harmful.<br />
<br />
Splenda vs. Stevia <br />
An article, published in the journal <i>Appetite</i>, took 19 healthy lean people and 12 obese individuals between 18 and 50 years old and had them complete three tests in which they consumed stevia, sucrose (table sugar) or aspartame before eating lunch and dinner.<br />
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It’s no surprise that when these people consumed stevia, they didn’t feel hungry and overeat during their meals like they did when they consumed sucrose.<br />
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Additionally, the researchers also reported that, “Stevia significantly reduced post-meal glucose levels compared to those who consumed sugar or aspartame.<br />
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In other words, they discovered that stevia literally helps normalize blood sugar levels and reduce your risk for diabetes compared to the blood sugar spike people experience when they drink sugary or diet beverages before, during or after meals.<br />
<br />
<b><span style="color: red;">Please Share This With Your Family & Friends: </span></b>Many of our friends and family have been duped to believe that artificial sweeteners like SPLENDA® are the “savior” to prevent diabetes and obesity. But nothing is further from the truth. The health risks associated with these toxins are veritably limitless and as research continues to investigate the details, more negative effects are surfacing! <br />
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<b>Avoid Animal Meat</b><br />
Most
animal meat, especially beef and pork, contain antibiotics, growth
hormones and other chemicals that are carcinogenic. They contain
the fungi Aspergillus ochraceus which produces the mycotoxin
Ochratoxin A
associated with many different documented cancers.<br />
<br />
If you do eat any meat, make sure that it's free range to avoid the antibiotics, growth hormones and other toxins. Even still, avoid meat intake during the first several months of recovery; and, then, limit your intake to no more than once or twice a week.<br />
<br />
<b>Avoid Cow’s Milk and Most Dairy</b><br />
Though
there is no complete agreement on this in the alternative cancer
treatment field, a number of health experts suggest avoiding dairy
products made from cow’s milk if you have cancer. The exception is if
you are on the Flaxseed Oil/Cottage Cheese protocol, and in that case
you should be using low fat organic rBGH-free cottage cheese in small
amounts mixed well with organic flaxseed oil every day. The sulfur-based
proteins in the cottage cheese combine with the essential fatty acids
in the flaxseed oil to help normalize cancer cells.<br />
<br />
Dairy products including milk, cheese, yogurt, cottage cheese, ice-cream,
butter, etc. are fully colonized with fungi and contain the fungus
Aspergillus ochraceus which produces the mycotoxin Ochratoxin A. These foods
are also high in sugar which promotes the production of pleomorphic
bacteria, yeast, and fungus. <br />
<br />
<b>Avoid All GMO Foods</b><br />
Most
soy
and corn grown in the U.S. is now genetically modified and GMO foods
have been linked to all kinds of health problems, including cancer. Corn
and all associated products contain over 25 different strains of
fungus, all
disease causing including cancer.<br />
<br />
Most canola oil is also genetically modified, along with other
food items. Your best chances for a full recovery will be aided by
avoiding all genetically modified foods. If you’d like more details as
to the history of this issue and why these types of foods are so
dangerous, just google on GMO foods.<br />
<br />
<b>Eat Lots of Vegetables and Some Fruits</b><br />
Eating
lots of vegetables is one of the best ways to nourish the normal cells
of your body and not feed too much sugar to the cancer cells. If you
have trouble with eating a lot of vegetables, then, try raw juicing and
green smoothies.<br />
<br />
Vegetables such as Brussels sprouts, broccoli, and cabbage (cruciferous vegetables) contain powerful anti-cancer phytonutrients such as sulforaphane, indole-3-carbinol (I3C), and Diindolylmethane (DIM). And other vegetables such as onions and garlic (Allium family) contain sulfur, which help to weaken cancer cells. <br />
<br />
Some mushrooms have anti-cancer benefits because they contain a large amount of
beta glucan, a polysaccharide carbohydrate that builds the ability of macrophages
in the blood to destroy cancer cells. Examples are Agaricus blazei murril,
maitake, shitake, and reishi. These are powerful anti-tumor mushrooms.<br />
<br />
But, keep in mind that mushrooms are not a vegetable but rather a fungal growth. So mushrooms can disperse their seed-like spores
of the fungus throughout the blood and tissues. For example some edible mushrooms
can induce bladder cancer.<br />
<br />
<u>Super Seeds </u><br />
Eat super seeds such apple, apricot, chia, flax, grape, and/or hemp -- but, amke certain that they are organic.<br />
<br />
Apricot seeds contain an anti-cancer compound called amagdylin, which kills cancer cells before they develop in a full-blown tumor. A primitive tribe, the Hunzas, were known to
consume large amounts of apricot seed kernels and had no incidence of cancer -- ever. And they had long, healthy life spans. Laetrile (also known as Vitamin B17)
was created by a Dr. Krebb, who extracted the amagdylin from the soft apricot
kernels, purifying it and putting it into a concentrated form.<br />
<br />
Other foods that provide a similar benefit are apple seeds and raw bitter almonds. <br />
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Chia seeds are <b><span style="color: black;"><span style="font-weight: normal;">rich in omega-3 oils, protein, anti-oxidants, calcium, and fiber; and, </span></span></b>may reduce CRP levels. They are great for thickening smoothies.<br />
<br />
Flaxseed (freshly ground) and flax hulls are great for smoothies because they contain lignans (super anti-oxidants that help fight cancer) plus a lot of fiber that can reduce your risk of heart disease, stroke, and diabetes. Cold-pressed organic flax oil is the best source of parent omega-3s. Flax can reduce hypertension and its lignans reduce oxidized LDL, an independent risk factor for heart disease.<br />
<br />
Hemp seed is one of the few sources of stearidonic acid, an intermediate omega-3 fat in the conversion pathway from ALA to EPA with a knack for increasing the EPA content of red blood cells in humans. Hemp seeds contain a host of bioactive compounds with potentially beneficial health effects (PDF), including cannabidiol, beta-sitosterol, methyl-salicylate, tocopherols, and unique antioxidants.<br />
<br />
<i>Note: </i>Avoid the peanut, because it can contain a carcinogenic mold called aflatoxin, and they are notorious for being one of the most pesticide-contaminated crops. Instead of peanut butter, eat organic nut butters like almond butter and walnut butter.<br />
<br />
<i>Tip 1: </i>Buy a bunch of your favorite raw organic nuts and seeds and use Ziploc bags to create your own personalized trail mixes.<br />
<br />
<span style="color: black;"><span style="color: black;"><i>Tip 2:</i> If you want
to maximize the nutrients you get from nuts, soak them in distilled or
purified water overnight. This helps neutralize enzyme inhibitors and phytic acid
both of which may affect digestion and absorption of the nutrients in
seeds and nuts. It can also help reduce the amount of pesticides on them
if they are not organically grown. </span></span><br />
<br />
<b>Avoid Tap Water</b><br />
Tap water contains cancer-causing agents including antibiotics, hormones, pesticides, fluoride, chloride, and many other contaminants. Unfortunately, most bottled waters are just as bad.<br />
<br />
Instead get your own water filter, but, make sure that it can remove all of these contaminants, especially the fluoride and other carcinogenic chemicals. <br />
<br />
It’s a sad fact that tap water from municipal water sources throughout the United States is increasingly becoming a health hazard. Part of the reason is due to pesticides and other toxic runoff from “factory farms” that produce the lion’s share of our nation’s food supply. Additionally, toxic residues of pharmaceutical drugs are increasingly being found in municipal tap water due to our nation’s dependence on such drugs. Frightening as these facts are, they are only the tip of the proverbial iceberg!<br />
<br />
Any and all chemicals generated by human activity can and will find
their way into water supplies. The types and quantities of carcinogens
present in drinking water at the point of consumption will differ
depending on whether they result from contamination of the source water,
arise as a consequence of treatment processes, or enter as the water is
conveyed to the user.<br />
<br />
Source-water contaminants of concern include
arsenic, asbestos, radon, agricultural chemicals, and hazardous waste.
Of these, the strongest evidence for a cancer risk involves arsenic,
which is linked to cancers of the liver, lung, bladder, and kidney.<br />
<br />
The
use of chlorine for water treatment to reduce the risk of infectious
disease may account for a substantial portion of the cancer risk
associated with drinking water. The by-products of chlorination are
associated with increased risk of bladder and rectal cancer, possibly
accounting for 5000 cases of bladder cancer and 8000 cases of rectal
cancer per year in the United States. Fluoridation of water has received
great scrutiny but appears to pose less of a cancer risk. <br />
<br />
According to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), the tap water consumed by tens of millions of Americans likely contains hazardous levels of lead. In addition, 25% of all public water systems in the U.S. have been found to have violated federal standards for tap water.<br />
<br />
Overall, municipal tap water is likely to contain at least one of the following cancer-causing contaminants, and often many of them in combination:<br />
Disease-causing bacteria<br />
Fecal waste<br />
Heavy metals<br />
Gasoline solvents<br />
Synthetic chemicals (benzene, trichloroethylene, etc)<br />
Industrial waste by-products<br />
Disinfectant by-products<br />
<br />
Another source of polluted tap water can be the water lines into your home. Unless your home has new copper water lines, lead and other heavy metals can leach out of the older water pipes and plumbing to get into your water supply. These heavy metals, when consumed, accumulate in body tissues where, over time, they lead to a condition of chronic toxicity which, in turn, interferes with your body’s ability to detoxify itself and fight off disease, including cancer.<br />
<br />
It’s also important to realize that drinking tap water is not the only risk to your health. It can also affect you in your bath and shower. In fact, approximately 70% of the cancer-causing toxins found in tap water enter the body through the skin during bathing and showering.<br />
<br />
Further
research is needed to identify and quantify risks posed by contaminants
from drinking-water distribution pipes, linings, joints, and fixtures
and by biologically active micropollutants, such as microbial agents. We
need more cost-effective methods for monitoring drinking-water quality
and further research on interventions to minimize cancer risks from
drinking water.<br />
<br />
<b>Juicing and Green Smoothies</b><br />
Drink raw juices at least 4 to 6 times a day, if possible. This is the quickest and easiest way to get critical nutrients into your cells to fight the cancer. Start with lots of organic carrots; and, then, add cruciferous and other green vegetables along with sulfur foods such as garlic, onions and leeks.<br />
<br />
Use organic herbs such as ginger, turmeric and cayenne. Add high-quality whey protein and make green smoothies, especially if you don't feel like eating solid foods.<br />
<br />
If you don't like to juice or if you tired of juicing, then, you can order frozen wheatgrass and have fresh wheatgrass within a minute! Just make sure that you're ordering from a reputable company.<br />
<br />
<u>Green Tea</u><br />
Start drinking green
tea (or white tea) every day. Green tea has epigallocatechin
gallate (EGCG) and catechins, as tough on cancer cells as they are on
the tongue to pronounce. EGCG retards cancer growth; and stomach and
lung cancer rates in Japan would likely be even higher considering all
the cancer-promoting salty food and tobacco there.<br />
<br />
Note that in
the United States it is extremely difficult to get real green tea. What
you are buying is green tea drink (sugar, water, and someone whispering
the words "green tea" over the bottle) or green tea mix (a blend of
teas to ease that natural bitterness of green tea). The most potent
green tea comes from Japan; and Asian supermarkets carry many varieties,
with the best brands being in boxes with letters you can't read. Note
also that black teas lose healthy catechins in the fermentation process;
and decaffeinated teas lose catechins in the washing process. <br />
<br />
<b>Cleanse/Detox</b><br />
Because of how cancer and chemotherapy weaken your immune system, one of the key elements of a successful wellness recovery plan is to detox your liver, kidneys and colon to remove the toxins from the chemotherapy and the toxins/carcinogens from the foods that you've been eating for years.<br />
<br />
In addition, it is imperative to detox your lymphatic system to help strengthen your immune system so that it can fight the cancer.<br />
<br />
Eating
raw vegetables and raw juicing will help with cleansing and detoxifying
your liver and kidneys. But, given the large amount of toxins in your
body, you may need to go through a comprehensive cleanse/detoxification process to help purge your
liver, kidneys and colon of the various toxins.<br />
<br />
Other detox methods include: eating organic, using organc herbs, colonic hydrotherapy, eating more fiber, exercise, enemas, Epsom salt baths, and using organic body products and cosmetics.<br />
<br />
<i>Note 1: </i>Avoiding flour, sugar, trans fats, processed foods, dairy and animal meat helps to detox your body because you're no longer putting more toxins into your body that your liver, colon, kidneys have to handle.<br />
<br />
<i>Note 2: </i>Relaxing, calming your mind and avoiding negative-thinking people are ways to "detox"" your mind and stabilize yourself emotionally. Calm your mind with yoga and meditation to
reduce cortisol levels significantly (cortisol is linked to cancer
risk). Relax by having a warm bath or by reading a funny book or watching a funny film. Find a hands-on healer; have a massage. <br />
<br />
<b>Exercise</b><br />
Exercise
20-30 minutes every day to help with oxygen intake and detox (lymphatic
system). If you don't like to exercise, go for a daily walk with a
friend or visit the mall. Once you're comfortable with walking, add some weight resistance/strength training on alternate days for 15 to 20 minutes.<br />
<br />
<b>Supplements</b><br />
Once you've implemented a nutritional program, then, you can add some supplementation, e.g. turmeric, ginger, cayenne, CoQ10, lipoic acid, whey protein, Vitamin D3. But, be very careful, since most supplements are synthetic and may contain lead and other heavy metals. <br />
<br />
<b>Tobacco/Alcohol</b><br />
Tobacco contains yeasts and sugars which ferment the tobacco into the
form which reaches the human blood and tissues causing disbiosis of the
blood and tissues leading to every degenerative disease known including
cancer, diabetes, arthritis, etc.<br />
<br />
Alcohol is the second leading cause of cancer, right behind tobacco use. Excessive drinking is known to cause
heart failure, stroke, and sudden death; and, is linked to cancers of the mouth, esophagus, liver,
colon, rectum, and breast.<br />
<br />
<b>Alternative Cancer Protocol</b><br />
Do
your own research and find an alternative cancer treatment protocol
that you're comfortable with and has online support of the protocol.
Also, find people who have used the protocol and discuss with them what
they liked and disliked about the protocol and the support.<br />
<br />
Remember: Just eating a better diet is not sufficient as an alternative treatment strategy for most cancers.<br />
<br />
<b>Testing</b><br />
Get
tested frequently to monitor your progress. Also, do your own home
testing for things like blood pressure, cholesterol, blood sugar, A1C,
weight, etc.<br />
<br />
<b>Support</b><br />
Join a local
support group and also join one or more online cancer support groups or
forums. Connecting with other people who are struggling or have
struggled with your disease can be educational and therapeutic. Learn
about the successes and failures of other cancer patients to help you on
your journey.<br />
<br />
Work with a naturopathic doctor,
holistic practitioner and/or an expert in the field of cancer
alternative treatment -- especially for the specific protocol that you
plan to use.<br />
<br />
<b>Education</b><br />
Education is
critical. There is nothing more empowering than learning about your
disease, how it works and how it can be treated with and without drugs.
This may seem daunting, but, once you get started, you'll gain
invaluable insights into your disease, your doctors, Big Pharma, and so
much more.<br />
<br />
<b>Journaling</b><br />
Keep good records
and notes of your daily activities, drug dosages, how you feel, what you
eat, etc. Keeping track of your daily activities will take some of the
load off of you mentally.<br />
<br />
In addition, always ask your doctor's admin/secretary for a copy of your lab work
after your doctor's appointment. This will be important, especially when
you're working with other people in the healthcare industry.<br />
<br />
<b>Be Wary of Needle Biopsies</b><br />
Unfortunately,
needle biopsies are integral to diagnosing any unusual mass in
mainstream medicine. Also, if you plan to do chemotherapy, a needle
biopsy
is required because oncologists need to know exactly what type of cancer
cell you have in order to know which type of chemo to prescribe.<br />
<br />
The primary problem with a needle biopsy is when the needle is drawn back out of a mass, if it is cancer, some malignant cells <i>may</i>
escape along with the needle on the way out. This allows them to move
into other areas of the body beyond the original cancer site.<br />
<br />
An
oncologist at the Cancer Control Convention in California strongly
warned people about the dangers of needle biopsies. He showed a slide
from a scan that was taken of a woman’s breast. She’d had a localized
breast tumor (not yet metastasized) when the biopsy was first done. This
scan, however, which was taken a while after the needle biopsy had been
performed, showed cancer growing in a straight line between the tumor
and the surface of her skin. It was growing right along the pathway of
the needle that was pulled out of her! This meant that the needle biopsy
procedure itself caused the mass to NOT be localized anymore, making
the cancer suddenly more difficult to completely remove surgically via
lumpectomy. There other accounts about the same thing happening to men
with prostate cancer and it probably happens to people with other types
of cancer as well who are subjected to needle biopsies.<br />
<br />
<b>Avoid Hormone-Blocking Drugs</b><br />
Testosterone-blocking
drugs (such as Lupron or Casodex) for men with prostate cancer tend to
be ineffective and dangerous. A careful evaluation of scientific
research showed that blocking testosterone is not at all helpful and
that doing so can actually promote the growth and spread of prostate
cancer! They can also cause life-threatening side effects. And there is
some evidence that being on a testosterone-blocking drug may interfere
with the effectiveness of alternative methods for cancer as well. There
are a lot of misunderstandings in conventional medicine about treating
prostate cancer, so do your research.<br />
<br />
Estrogen-blocking
drugs (such as Tamoxifen or Femara) for women with breast cancer, have
no proven effectiveness for increasing long term cure rates and comes
with devastating and life-threatening side effects including the
possibility that it can cause a stroke, blindness, or even a secondary,
more aggressive cancer in women taking it! And, as with men on
testosterone-blocking drugs, women on an estrogen-blocking drug may not
respond as well to alternative treatments that might otherwise give them
at least a chance for full recovery.<br />
<br />
<b>Avoid Mammograms</b><br />
There
are numerous large-scale studies that have proven mammography is not
only extremely ineffective at detecting cancer, resulting in many false
positives as well as false negatives, but also can cause cancer or
promote the spread of it if you have it! Though no early detection test
is perfect, thermography (in the form of breast thermograms) is much
more accurate than mammography, and perfectly safe and non-invasive. Any
woman interested in thermography can search the Internet for
explanations about how it works and to find a clinic near them that
administers it.<br />
<br />
<b>Don’t Expect that Simply Alkalizing Your Body Will Make Your Cancer Go Away</b><br />
A
common misconception is that all a cancer patient has to do is make
their body optimally alkaline through diet and health food store
supplements and their cancer will go away. This, of course, is based on
Nobel Prize winner Dr. Otto Warburg’s work with cancer cells. He proved
that cancer cells cannot thrive in an optimally alkaline environment.
This is absolutely true, but unfortunately many people have
misunderstood how to use that information. The work that Dr. Warburg did
involved cancer cells in vitro (such as in petri dishes) and they were
small numbers of cells in an artificially alkalized environment.<br />
<br />
When
a person has malignant tumors in vivo (meaning in their body) they are
dealing with many millions of cancer cells all in one place, maybe
hundreds of millions, and each of those cells is producing lactic acid
as a by-product of the anaerobic cell respiration that malignant cells
use to produce energy for themselves. This lactic acid builds up around
tumors and creates its own little acidic environment around the cancer.
So, a healthy person can use optimum alkalizing techniques to help
themselves avoid a cancer diagnosis, but once they have active cancer,
most alkalizing techniques may simply alkalize the rest of their body
but not be able to effectively alkalize the areas around the tumors.<br />
<br />
For
the most part, since the alkalizing diet helps to nourish the normal
cells, it's important to have a strategy that specifically targets how
to kill the cancer cells.<br />
<br />
<b>Don’t Wait Until All Conventional Treatment Has Failed To Try an Alternative Approach.</b><br />
A
common misconception is that alternative treatments are okay for
cancers caught early, but for late-stage or metastasized cancer,
conventional medicine is better because it’s more powerful. Just the
opposite is true!<br />
<br />
Unfortunately, approximately 75
percent of all people diagnosed with cancer in the U.S. already have
metastasized cancer by the time they are first diagnosed. Once cancer
has metastasized, most cancer patients have virtually no chance for a
cure through conventional treatment and alternative medicine may be
their only hope at that point. Of course there are no guarantees for
alternative medicine curing late-stage cancer, but a person’s chances
are at least a lot better with a strong alternative approach that has
already proven to have a significant cure-rate, than with conventional
methods. <br />
<br />
Also, conventional treatments are notoriously
toxic and the longer a person uses these toxic treatments, the more
their chances for a long-term cure go down. Chemotherapy, radiation, and
even hormone-blocking drugs can cause serious damage and changes to the
body. This may then make it more difficult for a person to recover if
they later choose to stop conventional treatment and try something else.<br />
<br />
So,
when someone goes with conventional medicine first and if that doesn’t
work, then tries something alternative, the chance of success will be
much smaller because the non-toxic alternative approach has to overcome
the cancer <i>and</i> the damage caused by the conventional medicine
approach (e.g. chemotherapy). A person may be so damaged by that time,
due to either the cancer spreading further or the toxicity of the
conventional treatments, that they may no longer have any chance for
full recovery at that point. It is much better to know all your options
in advance and start on a good non-toxic approach earlier rather than
later, especially if your cancer has already metastasized.<br />
<br />
<b>Do Your Homework on the Alternative Approach You Have Chosen</b><br />
Any person with cancer who decides to use an alternative non-toxic approach <i>must</i>
do their homework and research about the treatment they have chosen in
order to achieve optimum results. Read as much as you can about the
approach, talk to consultants on that approach if there are any, or
speak with other cancer survivors who used the approach successfully
already. This is less critical if you are working with a doctor who is
administering the alternative approach to you, but many people using
alternative therapies are self-administering the method and basically
treating themselves.<br />
<br />
Even though some of the cancer
successes reported on Internet and from other sources may sound like
“miracle cures,” the reality is that alternative approaches are not
magic, so don’t look at them that way and think all you have to do is
take the basic recommended dose and not look into it anymore. Knowing
how to use your chosen alternative approach for optimum results may make
the difference between recovering completely or not.<br />
<br />
<b>Rely on More Than One Diagnostic Tool to Assess Your Progress</b><br />
Use
as many diagnostic tools as you can, including X-rays, MRIs, CT scans
and PET scans, to assess the status of your cancer. Scans should be
considered only one of several tools and may not always be accurate.<br />
<br />
Dr.
Mercola has written an article about the inherent inaccuracy of CT
scans for lung cancer, for instance. In it, he states, “It’s important
to understand that many medical procedures are not an exact science, and
this includes CT scans used to measure cancer growth. In the case of CT
scans for lung cancer, this new study showed that radiologists
reviewing images of the same patient taken just minutes apart found
substantial ‘changes’ in the tumors, in some cases noting they had
gotten up to 31 percent bigger or 23 percent smaller.<br />
<br />
In
addition, all “alternative tests” are not perfect. For example,
alternative tests such as the AMAS blood test and the HCG urine test are
certainly better than anything conventional medicine has for detecting
cancer early, but they are not perfectly accurate at assessing a
patient’s progress after they have been treating their cancer for a
while. Once again, use any of these tests as one of the tools in your
diagnostic tool kit, but don’t rely completely on only one diagnostic
test for verification of how you are doing, and use common sense
whenever possible.<br />
<br />
<b>Keep Taking an Alternative Approach Long After the “All Clear” Remission Point</b><br />
When
it comes to the world of alternative medicine for cancer, one of the
worst things that you can do is to stop your alternative approach too
soon. It is heartbreaking to get onto a good alternative approach and go
into complete remission, then stop the treatment too soon, before
having gotten rid of all their cancer.<br />
<br />
Please
understand that remission just means all visible signs of cancer are
gone and diagnostic tests cannot detect any cancer. Unfortunately,
oncologists tend to mislead cancer patients into thinking that remission
means they are cancer-free. They don’t tell their patients that up to
about 10 million cancer cells can fit on the head of a pin! That’s how
microscopically small they are, just like any other cell in the body.
Such a small dot, which could be millions of cancer cells, will be
impossible to see on any scan and the patient would not be showing any
symptoms. So it is critical that people stay on the alternative approach
that is working for them long after the remission point to be sure they
get rid of every last cancer cell.<br />
<br />
Note: This is
possible with a non-toxic approach, but not possible with conventional
methods because conventional treatments are too toxic to keep taking
long after remission. As an example, cancer patients using Protocel are
often advised to keep taking the Protocel for at a least a full year
after they have reached the “all-clear” remission point. If the
alternative approach that brought you to remission is too difficult or
too expensive for you to continue, then at least switch to another
non-toxic method that is easier for you after the remission point has
been reached.<br />
<br />
Unfortunately a lot of people who bring
themselves into remission with an alternative approach get a false sense
of security and start to think they are invincible and “done” with
fighting cancer. They stop their alternative approach as soon as their
diagnostic scans or other tests can’t find any cancer. Often this is
understandably due to the desire to get back to a normal life again.
Then the person finds out a year or two later that they did not get
every last cancer cell in the first go-around and their cancer is now
back and has spread, possibly at this point into their bones, brain or
liver. This does not mean the alternative method they used did not work.
It just means that they did not stay on it long enough to get rid of
every last cancer cell. Make sure that you do <i>not</i> fall prey to this mistake!<br />
<br />
<b>Additional Website Resources</b><br />
Here are some additional resources that explain what to do after your initial cancer diagnosis.<br />
<br />
<span id="viewflags|6092|INBOX.0 - aDTD Admin Office"></span><b>Cancer diagnosis? Advice for dealing with what comes next - Mayo Clinic</b> <br />
<a href="http://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/cancer/in-depth/cancer-diagnosis/art-20046527" target="_blank">http://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/cancer/in-depth/cancer-diagnosis/art-20046527</a><br />
<br />
<b>When the Doctor Says “Cancer”</b> <br />
<a href="http://www.cancer.net/navigating-cancer-care/diagnosing-cancer/when-doctor-says-cancer" target="_blank">http://www.cancer.net/navigating-cancer-care/diagnosing-cancer/when-doctor-says-cancer</a> <br />
<br />
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<tr><td class="user_text_special" nowrap="nowrap"><span id="viewflags|6093|INBOX.0 - aDTD Admin Office"></span><br /></td><td align="left" class="user_text_special" width="100%"><b>Questions to Ask the Doctor</b></td></tr>
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<a href="http://www.cancer.net/navigating-cancer-care/diagnosing-cancer/questions-ask-doctor" target="_blank">http://www.cancer.net/navigating-cancer-care/diagnosing-cancer/questions-ask-doctor</a><br />
<br />
<b><span id="viewflags|6085|INBOX.0 - aDTD Admin Office"></span>A Cancer Diagnosis: What to Do Next?</b> <br />
<a href="http://www.webmd.com/cancer/features/cancer-diagnosis-what-to-do-next" target="_blank">http://www.webmd.com/cancer/features/cancer-diagnosis-what-to-do-next</a><br />
<br />
<b>Cancer diagnosis: 11 tips for coping - Mayo Clinic</b> <br />
<a href="http://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/cancer/in-depth/cancer-diagnosis/art-20044544" target="_blank">http://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/cancer/in-depth/cancer-diagnosis/art-20044544</a><br />
<br />
<b>The emotional impact of a cancer diagnosis | American Cancer Society</b> <br />
<a href="http://www.cancer.org/treatment/treatmentsandsideeffects/emotionalsideeffects/copingwithcancerineverydaylife/a-message-of-hope-emotional-impact-of-cancer" target="_blank">http://www.cancer.org/treatment/treatmentsandsideeffects/emotionalsideeffects/copingwithcancerineverydaylife/a-message-of-hope-emotional-impact-of-cancer</a><br />
<br />
<b>If A Doctor Says You Have Cancer…</b> <br />
<a href="http://www.comingtogethertofightcancer.com/if-a-doctor-says-you-have-cancer/" target="_blank">http://www.comingtogethertofightcancer.com/if-a-doctor-says-you-have-cancer/</a><br />
<br />
<b>So You Have Cancer: 10 Things to Do Now, Even if You're Not Warren Buffett</b> <br />
<a href="http://www.huffingtonpost.com/michael-solomon/cancer-advice_b_1447171.html" target="_blank">http://www.huffingtonpost.com/michael-solomon/cancer-advice_b_1447171.html</a><br />
<br />
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<a href="http://cancerclinic.com/blog/?p=57" target="_blank">http://cancerclinic.com/blog/?p=57</a><br />
<br />
<span id="viewflags|6081|INBOX.0 - aDTD Admin Office"></span><b>Coping with a cancer diagnosis</b> <br />
<a href="http://www.nhs.uk/Livewell/cancer/Pages/coping-with-cancer-diagnosis.aspx" target="_blank">http://www.nhs.uk/Livewell/cancer/Pages/coping-with-cancer-diagnosis.aspx</a><br />
<br />
<b>Your Emotions After a Cancer Diagnosis | We Can Help | LIVESTRONG.org</b> <br />
<a href="http://www.livestrong.org/we-can-help/just-diagnosed/your-emotions-after-cancer-diagnosis/" target="_blank">http://www.livestrong.org/we-can-help/just-diagnosed/your-emotions-after-cancer-diagnosis/</a><br />
<br />
<b>Stages of Cancer Grief</b> <br />
<a href="http://www.livestrong.com/article/278518-stages-of-cancer-grief/" target="_blank">http://www.livestrong.com/article/278518-stages-of-cancer-grief/</a> <br />
<br />
<span id="viewflags|6088|INBOX.0 - aDTD Admin Office"></span><b>After cancer diagnosis, what comes next? - CNN.com</b> <br />
<a href="http://www.cnn.com/2008/HEALTH/conditions/05/21/ep.cancer.resources/" target="_blank">http://www.cnn.com/2008/HEALTH/conditions/05/21/ep.cancer.resources/</a> <br />
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<b>Coping with a cancer diagnosis - Cancer Council Australia</b> <br />
<a href="http://www.cancer.org.au/about-cancer/after-a-diagnosis/coping-with-a-cancer-diagnosis.html" target="_blank">http://www.cancer.org.au/about-cancer/after-a-diagnosis/coping-with-a-cancer-diagnosis.html</a><br />
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<b>Finding Your Cancer Cure - A basic guide to surviving cancer</b> <br />
<a href="http://www.energygrid.com/health/cancer-cure.html" target="_blank">http://www.energygrid.com/health/cancer-cure.html</a> <br />
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<i>Note: </i>The majority of this information was taken from the following websites:<br />
<a href="http://www.deathtodiabetes.com/" target="_blank">http://www.deathtodiabetes.com/ </a><br />
<a href="http://outsmartyourcancer.com/" target="_blank">http://outsmartyourcancer.com/</a><br />
<a href="http://www.livescience.com/health/" target="_blank">http://www.livescience.com/health/ </a><br />
<a href="http://www.scientificamerican.com/author/myhealthnewsdaily/" target="_blank">http://www.scientificamerican.com/author/myhealthnewsdaily/</a><br />
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DeWayne McCulley (The Diabetes Engineer)http://www.blogger.com/profile/08618623939330889538noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1952358826110019892.post-44954195390268942612015-04-21T11:01:00.000-07:002015-08-20T12:20:40.090-07:00Cancer and DetoxOne of the most important activities that can perform that will help you fight your cancer and help your liver, kidneys, colon and immune system function better is to perform a cleanse and detoxification.<br />
<br />
Here are several ways to implement a detoxification program to help your body remove the toxins from the chemotherapy and from the foods you've been eating for the past 20+ years. <br />
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<b>Drinking Plenty of Water, Herbal Tea</b> is the most natural way to detox your body after chemotherapy. Make sure your water is filtered to help keep you safe from herbicides, pesticides, and other assorted nasties that our water can often contain. We used to hear that drinking 8 glasses of water per day was essential, however, newer studies have shown that as long as you are sipping away on water all day you are probably getting what you need. Put in a slice of lemon for some additional flavor, cleansing qualities and antioxidant protection. Herbal teas are also wonderful to help the cleansing process, particularly dandelion tea which is a liver tonic.<br /><br />
<b>Juicing</b> organic vegetables and fruits is one of the best ways to fight cancer and provide nourishment to your non-cancer cells. Make sure you have a great juicer though, as not all juicers are designed to keep the living enzymes within your expensive organic produce alive. Live juices can help to heal, rejuvenate, and flush away toxins. Fresh vegetable and fruit juices are the cleansers, energizers, regenerators, and blood builders of the human body. Try any combination of beet (great blood cleanser), kale, spinach, carrot, cucumber, apple, ginger and pineapple (both great anti-inflammatories, so that makes them anti-cancer as well). Blueberries, strawberries and raspberries are full of antioxidants and help to cleanse the blood of impurities.<br />
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<br />
<b>Eating Organic Food </b>helps you to avoid processed and sugar-laden
foods as these will not assist the detox process. Eating plenty of
organic fruits, vegetables and lean meats like fish or chicken is much
more conducive to keeping your system clear of any further toxins.
Google “raw food recipes” for some really great suggestions and recipes
that appeal to you.<br />
<br />
<br />
<b>Eating Fiber-rich Foods</b> helps the fiber to grab onto toxins in
your digestive tract. Fiber soaks up toxins rather like a sponge,
speeds up elimination, helps with cleansing. Natural fiber is available
from fruits, vegetables and whole grains, however there are also plenty
of fiber products on the market which you could add to your regimen.
Get a recommendation from your health food shop or naturopath.<br />
<br />
<b>Getting Plenty of Good Quality Protein</b> provides adequate amounts of amino acids and proteins for your body and immune system to function well. Animal studies indicate that the immune system can be significantly compromised with even a 25% reduction in adequate protein intake. Your diet should include foods providing high-quality, complete protein, such as that found in vegetables, whey protein, some grains, cold-water fish and free-range eggs. <br />
<br />
<b>Avoiding Sugar and Flour </b>helps your immune system and starves the cancer cells who love glucose. A study done by researchers at Loma Linda University which demonstrated that eating 100g of simple sugars inhibited the ability of neutrophils (a key component of the immune system) to produce certain cells know as phagocytes, which are cells that eat up bacteria, for up to five hours after ingestion. <br />
<br /><b>Use Herbs </b>to
assist you in detoxing after chemotherapy and radiation. Milk thistle
is a particularly good herb for liver cleansing. Seek the advice of a
qualified naturopath before using herbal medicine, however, because they
are specifically trained in herbal medicine and since herbs can
sometimes have drug interactions you would want the best guidance
possible for your particular needs. Also, only use organic herbs and
tinctures.<br /><br /><b>Help Lymphatic System</b> by bouncing on a rebounder (one of those mini trampolines) for 10 minutes a couple of times per day. This helps to get your heart pumping, blood circulating, and lymphatic system working -- all to help flush toxins out of your body. But, it's best to do this <i>before </i>a meal or juicing, however! Walking, cycling, hiking, dancing, yoga, deep breathing exercises – all of these are great to get the body moving and detoxing. Make sure you drink plenty of filtered water after exercising.<br /><br />
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<br />
<b>Rebuilding Your Immune System</b> is critical especially since your
immune system is your first line of defense against cancer and all other
diseases, you must rebuild it because the chemotherapy and radiation
treatments will have severely damaged the very thing you are relying
upon to stay well. Yes, your body may eventually do this on its own,
but the process is generally quite slow and we don’t want to give any
open doors to stray cancer cells. Ways to build your immune system include eating organic vegetables and fruits, juicing, getting enough quality sleep and exercising daily.<br />
<br />
<br />
<b>Keeping Chronic Stress Out Of Your Life and Getting Quality Sleep </b>helps for your immune system, and reduces the production of the stress hormone, cortisol. Sleeping helps your immune system recharge. Getting 8 hours of sleep per night optimizes production of HGH (human growth hormone, which helps repair our body). The World Health Organization lists sleep deprivation to be as carcinogenic as cigarettes and asbestos. <br />
<br />
<br />
<b>Maintaining a Healthy Digestive System</b> helps to improve your overall health and your immune system since your gastrointestinal system contains the largest number of immune cells of your whole body, constituting approximately 60% of your entire immune system. So you can see that having a healthy digestive tract is really important. Ensure that you get any candida treated, take probiotics and digestive enzymes, eat plenty of quality fiber to help keep your digestive tract clean and working well.<br />
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<br />
<b>Avoiding Antibiotics and Flu Vaccines may be controversial.</b> Antibiotics may be necessary if you have an out-of-control bacterial infection, but they don’t work on viruses and they don’t have any effect on strengthening your immune system. In fact, antibiotics can destroy your immune system. Flu vaccines pose another problem in that the majority of flu vaccines contain 25 mcg of mercury, which is the second most toxic compound on this earth, right behind uranium. You don’t want it in your body.<br />
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<br />
<b>Taking Wholefood Supplements Only</b> will ensure that you're not
consuming heavy metals and other toxins found in synthetic vitamins.
However, do <i>not </i>rely on supplements instead of eating whole foods.
They're called supplements for a reason.<br /><b> </b><br />
<b>Detoxing Your Household</b> can be helpful especially if your body and skin care products are laden with toxins which your body is absorbing via your skin. If you wouldn’t eat it, don’t put it on your skin or hair. Use organic body products and cosmetics when you are detoxing your body. <br /><br />
<b>Epsom Salt Baths</b> are restorative for several reasons. First, the
hot water opens the pores and assists perspiration to take toxins
away. Epsom salt is actually magnesium sulfate, and these two minerals
help generate enzymes that clean up the body. To make it a totally
revitalizing experience, add lavender essential oil for its calming
effects, or ginger which also helps to open the pores and is a good
natural anti-inflammatory. If you don’t have epsom salts, baking soda
is also useful and it helps to neutralize the effects of radiation.
This is another place where water filtration is important because if you
live in an area where the water is highly chlorinated you are soaking
all that chlorine up into your body through the skin. Chlorine and
cancer are linked.<br />
<br />
<b>Dental Cleanup </b>may be required for the removal of mercury, root canals, and other materials routinely used in conventional dentistry. Read Dr. George Meinig’s article “Root Canal Cover-Up” for more details.<br /><br />
<br />
<b>Colonic hydrotherapy </b>can be of assistance not only after chemotherapy
but also during to help alleviate the terrible constipation that often
results from chemotherapy. Your medical staff may argue the efficacy of
chemotherapy but it really helps tremendously. There’s nothing new
about colonics – Egyptians were using it for constipation centuries
ago. If you're not comfortable about colonics, then, try organic herbal cleanse/detox products such as those offered by HerbDoc.com. <br />
<br /><b>Use Detox Products, Liver Flushes, Kidney Cleansers, Candida Cleanse, etc.</b> but make sure they're organic and come from a reputable company! Also, always detox the colon first, otherwise the toxins eliminated from the liver will become trapped in the colon and be recycled back through the body into the liver again. It is also recommended you undertake a parasite cleanse before detoxing the liver, to avoid feeling sick. Colon cleansing will usually include psyllium, internal cleansing herbs and other natural colon cleansing products and are available from your local health food store. A good intestinal cleansing program will help you get rid of pounds of foul-smelling food debris which may be in your colon. When detoxifying your colon, it is also important to incorporate probiotics in your diet to replenish your intestinal flora. <br /><br />
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<i>Note: </i>Other detox methods and substances include: aloe vera/raw honey, bentonite clay, castor oil, coffee enemas, heavy metal chelation, hydrotherapy, sauna (heat/infrared), and zeolite.<br />
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<b>What Some Experts Say About Detox</b><br />1. "No disease, especially degenerative diseases including cancer and AIDS, could survive longer than a few weeks in the presence of a healthy liver." [Immune Perspectives - Dr Leo Roy MD, ND]<br /><br />2. "Cancer is a mutation of somatic (body) tissues, caused by chronic damage of the liver. No other stimulus is necessary [for the growth of cancer] than a metabolic toxin which has not passed the liver filter or has not been neutralized - owing to liver failure." [The Liver And Cancer - Dr Kasper Blond]<br /><br />3. "A good cleansing program should always begin by removing the waste in your colon, the last portion of your food processing chain. If you attempt to clean your liver, blood, or lymph system without first addressing a waste filled bowel, the excreted toxins will only get recycled back into your body." [The Constipation Resource Center]<br /><br />4. "Proper digestion and elimination are vital to the health of the human body. A healthy colon is essential to these processes, although it is a part of the body that is often ignored." [Immunesupport.com]<br />
<br /><b>Additional Website References for Detox</b><br />
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Detoxing the Body<br />
<a href="http://cancercompassalternateroute.com/detox-2/therapies-to-detox-the-body/" target="_blank">http://cancercompassalternateroute.com/detox-2/therapies-to-detox-the-body/</a><br />
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<a href="http://cancercompassalternateroute.com/detox-2/detox-for-the-liver/" target="_blank">http://cancercompassalternateroute.com/detox-2/detox-for-the-liver/</a><br />
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The Best Way to Detox - DrAxe.com <br />
<a href="http://draxe.com/the-best-way-to-detox/" target="_blank">http://draxe.com/the-best-way-to-detox/</a><br />
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How to Detoxify From Chemotherapy and Repair the Body <br />
<a href="http://www.organiclifestylemagazine.com/how-to-detoxify-from-chemotherapy-and-repair-the-body/" target="_blank">http://www.organiclifestylemagazine.com/how-to-detoxify-from-chemotherapy-and-repair-the-body/</a><br />
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Natural Ways to Detox Your System After Chemotherapy or Radiation <br />
<a href="http://cincovidas.com/natural-ways-to-detox-your-system-after-chemotherapy-or-radiation/" target="_blank">http://cincovidas.com/natural-ways-to-detox-your-system-after-chemotherapy-or-radiation/</a><br />
<br />
The Correct Way to Detox <br />
<a href="http://www.mnwelldir.org/docs/detox/clean.htm" target="_blank">http://www.mnwelldir.org/docs/detox/clean.htm</a><br />
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<a href="http://naturalsociety.com/how-to-do-an-armpit-detox-to-prevent-breast-cancer/" target="_blank">http://naturalsociety.com/how-to-do-an-armpit-detox-to-prevent-breast-cancer/</a><br />
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Cleansing Your Blood <br />
<a href="http://jonbarron.org/blood-cleansing/cleansing-your-blood#.Vb9FxHYpAXA" target="_blank">http://jonbarron.org/blood-cleansing/cleansing-your-blood#.Vb9FxHYpAXA</a><br />
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Cancer Detox System <br />
<a href="https://www.apjohncancerinstitute.org/prevention/cancer-detox-system" target="_blank">https://www.apjohncancerinstitute.org/prevention/cancer-detox-system</a> <br />
<br />
<span id="viewflags|6060|INBOX.0 - aDTD Admin Office"></span>20 Ways to Detox Your Home <br />
<a href="http://www.drfranklipman.com/20-ways-to-detox-your-home/" target="_blank">http://www.drfranklipman.com/20-ways-to-detox-your-home/</a><br />
DeWayne McCulley (The Diabetes Engineer)http://www.blogger.com/profile/08618623939330889538noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1952358826110019892.post-29495484546993807902015-04-18T10:16:00.000-07:002015-09-06T08:48:10.912-07:00Top 10 Supplements That Fight CancerIn addition to an alkaline, plant-based diet, quality supplementation
is also a critical component to an effective anti-cancer nutritional
program.<br />
<br />
The following is a list of some of the top
supplements for preventing and fighting most cancers. However, these
supplements should be utilized as part of an overall cancer treatment
protocol.<br />
<br />
Also, because some of these supplements may
conflict with each other and/or your medications, you should not take
these supplements simultaneously. In fact, you should work with a
qualified healthcare professional, who has many years of experience
working with these kinds of alternative care products.<br />
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<b>Beta glucan</b><br />
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Beta
Glucan is a powerful immune stimulant, activating the macrophages in
your immune system, and enabling them to tag antigens so the immune
system can recognize and attack them. Beta Glucan not only supports the
macrohphage, but B lymphocytes, natural killer cells, and suppressor T
cells as well. Beta Glucan is an effective antioxidant and free radical
scavenger.<br />
<br />
Beta-1,3-D-glucan is derived from the cell
walls of Baker's yeast. Beta-1,3-D-glucan actually triggers the immune
response selectively where it starts, at the macrophage. When the
Beta-1,3-D-glucan activates the macrophage it enhances phagocytosis, the
ability of macrophages to engulf and destroy foreign cells and
particles.<br />
<br />
Macrophage cells are the very front-line
defense mechanism in our immune systems. When they are properly
activated, we are relatively "immune" to diseases caused by pathogens
such as bacteria, viruses, and other harmful entities ("antigens") in
our bodies. Macrophages actually eat pathogens. When macrophages are not
working properly, diseases can go out of control. Based on studies,
Beta Glucan doubles the percentage of activated macrophages within 24
hours after you take it.<br />
<br />
Macrophages are huge cells in
comparison to infectious organisms and other immune system cells. From
the Greek, macro meaning large, and phage meaning to devour or engulf.
This specialized cell is the first line of immune defense and, once
activated creates a chain reactions that results in the mobilization and
amplification of the entire immune system.<br />
<br />
A special
receptor site, specific to Beta-1,3-D-glucan exists on the macrophage.
Beta-1,3-D-glucan binds to the receptor site, fully activating the
macrophage. Resembling an angry octopus, the macrophage extends tentacle
like arms, physically pulling in infectious invaders, ingesting and
destroying them with caustic enzymes. Macrophages use an enormous amount
of vitamin C, so you should take a non-acidic or wholefood form of C
(at least 500 mg) daily to maximize effectiveness of Beta Glucan.<br />
<br />
Beta Glucan is particularly effective in fighting cancer, in healing wounds, and in improving skin condition.<br />
<br />
Immunologists
know that immune cells constantly communicate with one another and with
cells of the brain through the release of immuno-transmitter molecules.
The brain can also communicate with the immune system in positive or
negative fashion using neurotransmitter molecules. Some molecules
function in stimulating both nerve and immune cells.<br />
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One immune cell that starts the conversation between your immune fighters is called the macrophage (the original Big Mac <img alt="Smile" border="0" src="https://imagesak.secureserver.net/webmail/smiley/smiley-smile.gif" title="Smile" />).
This big amoeba-like cell is surrounded by a frilly membraneous lace
that traps foreign microbes such as viruses or mutated cancer cells and
then it gobbles them up. The Big Mac then begins digesting its meal down
to fragments. It attaches these fragments to carrier molecules that
transport the foreign fragment to its body surface and sticks the
fragment out into the blood stream (This is called antigen-presenting).<br />
<br />
The
Mac sits in the body waving fragments of the foreign fragments at any
other immune fighter that swims by. Along comes a T cytotoxic cell that
hates to see such a nasty virus or cancer fragment on the surface of a
macrophage. It gives the macrophage a hug, the macrophage gets all
excited and says, "Go and destroy any body cell with this fragment
(antigen) on its surface." The macrophage can’t talk verbally so it
releases an immunotransmitter molecule called interleukin-1 to get its
message across and also presses a number of molecular buttons on the
surface of the T cytotoxic to activate its weaponry systems.<br />
<br />
Beta
Glucan is an all natural fiber molecule that scientists all over the
world are researching. In fact Beta Glucan is the most studied natural
immunomodulator on earth.
Medical research doctors are even finding and proving that Beta
Glucan has many benefits, not only helping the immune system, but also
in
combination with certain drugs, doing a better job to overcome cancer
once it has established a foothold in the body. Unfortunately, your
doctor is probably either unaware of this or has decided not to tell
you.<br />
<br />
Food sources of glucans are derived from yeast, mushrooms, grains, seaweed. Since glucans can be
isolated from almost every species of yeast, you must be
careful on which one you choose.<br />
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Beta Glucan has been
approved as a drug in Japan, Australia, South Korea, and Taiwan as an
immunoadjuvant therapy for cancer for the last 30 years.<br />
<br />
There
have thousands of studies
showing this product can protect against infections, lower your
cholesterol, lower blood
sugar, reduce stress, increase your antibody production, heal wounds,
help radiation burns, overcome mercury induced immunosuppression (like
the Thimerosal used as a preservative in vaccines), help with diabetes,
and even naturally prevent metastasis (or the spreading of your cancer).
The key is that the Beta Glucan must be used as part of an overall
cancer nutritional program. <br />
<br />
<b>Baking Soda</b><br />
With
a pH of about 10, sodium bicarbonate’s high alkalinity fights cancer’s
acidity, making baking soda a natural antidote to the acidity of
cancer. Sodium bicarbonate cancer treatment (NaHCO3) can be used
clinically in sterile, intravenous form. This is a liquid, sterile
baking soda. <br />
<br />
However, we do not recommend that you
use baking soda as an adjunct therapy at home. This is not suitable for
everybody, and may have repercussions in various organ systems if taken
to excess. We are not advising anyone to do this unless they have been
a patient at our clinic, and we recommend it to specific individuals.
Also, there is risk of aluminum contamination with some available brands
of baking soda, so one must be cautious with this.<br />
<br />
An important part of intravenous therapies against cancer is <i>sterile</i>, pure, intravenous baking soda. <br />
<br />
This
therapy was developed by Dr. Simoncini, a medical doctor in Italy who
has done more than anyone to explore the uses of sodium bicarbonate
(baking soda) as an alkaline therapy against cancer. It is known that
cancer creates and favors an acid environment and because of this, Dr.
Simoncini and others have used baking soda as an alkaline therapeutic
agent.<br />
<a href="http://www.curenaturalicancro.com/en/sodium-bicarbonate" target="_blank">http://www.curenaturalicancro.com/en/sodium-bicarbonate </a><br />
<br />
<i>Note: </i>Refer to the Sodium Bicarbonate (NaHCO3) Protocol on the <a href="http://www.cancertutor.com/" target="_blank">CancerTutor website</a> for more details.<br />
<a href="http://www.cancertutor.com/" target="_blank">http://www.cancertutor.com/</a><br />
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<b>Cellect</b><br />
Cellect
is a nutritional powder that has demonstrated excellent results with
some cancers. This powder contains the following ingredients:<br />
Vitamin A (as Bovine Colostrum Pre-Milk) (PI) <br />
Vitamin C (from Hydrolyzed Bovine Collagen) (PI) <br />
Vitamin D3 (as Bovine Colostrum Pre-Milk) (PI) <br />
Natural Vitamin E (as d-Alpha Tocopherol Succinate) <br />
Calcium (as AlgaeCal® Algas Calcareas) <br />
Iodine (as AlgaeCal®Algas Calcareas) <br />
Magnesium
(as AlgaeCal® Algas Calcareas &amp; Biokey® Amino Acid Magnesium
Chelate) Zinc (as Biokey® Zinc Amino Acid Chelate, Colostrum)<br />
Selenium (as Albion® Selenium Amino Acid Chelate) <br />
Chromium (as Albion® Chromium Polynicotinate)<br />
<br />
<i>Note: </i>Refer to the Cellect-Budwig Protocol on the <a href="http://www.cancertutor.com/" target="_blank">CancerTutor website</a> for more details.<br />
<a href="http://www.cancertutor.com/" target="_blank">http://www.cancertutor.com/</a></div>
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<b>Cod Liver Oil </b><br />
Remember
taking cod liver oil as a child? (Ugh!) Well, it turns out our parents
were pretty smart! Cod liver oil contains Vitamin A and Vitamin D, two
of the most powerful vitamins that fight cancer and strengthen the
immune system.<br />
<br />
Cod liver oil is derived from the liver
of cod fish. As with most fish oils, it has high levels of the omega-3
fatty acids, eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) and docosahexaenoic acid (DHA).<br />
<br />
Cod
liver oil has historically been taken because of its high vitamin A and
vitamin D content. It was once commonly given to children, because
vitamin D has been shown to prevent rickets and other symptoms of
vitamin D deficiency.<br />
<br />
Cod liver oil was traditionally
manufactured by filling a wooden barrel with fresh cod livers and
seawater and allowing the mixture to ferment for up to a year before
removing the oil. However, today, cod liver oil is made by cooking the
whole cod body tissues of fatty fish during the manufacture of fish meal
and then heating and processing the oil. Unfortunately, this processing
destroys the valuable vitamins A and D, so synthetic forms of the
vitamins are added back in after the processing is finished.<br />
<br />
<i>Therapeutic uses</i><br />
Cod
liver oil is used for high cholesterol, high triglycerides, kidney
disease in people with diabetes, high blood pressure, heart disease,
osteoarthritis, depression, an autoimmune disease called systemic lupus
erythematosus (SLE), glaucoma, and middle ear infections (otitis media).<br />
<br />
When
taken in appropriate doses by mouth, cod liver oil seems to help lower
high triglycerides (a type of blood fat), lower high blood pressure, and
treat some symptoms of kidney disease related to diabetes. It doesn’t
seem to lower high cholesterol or reduce arthritis pain. Some people put
cod liver oil on their skin to speed wound healing.<br />
<br />
Cod
liver oil contains a high amount of vitamin D. A link between vitamin D
and cognitive performance was identified in a study published in the
Journal of Neurology, Neurosurgery &amp; Psychiatry. The authors
concluded that Vitamin D may play a key role in maintaining good brain
function in old age.<br />
<br />
Recent developments on the health benefits of cod liver oil from MNT news<br />
Cod
liver oil is effective at treating tuberculosis. A review of a
historical study from 1848 revealed that cod liver oil could be an
effective treatment option for tuberculosis. The disease was stabilized
in 18% of participants who received cod liver oil, in comparison with
only 6% in the control group.9<br />
<br />
Sufferers of Crohn's
Disease may benefit from cod liver oil. A study published in the Journal
of Biological Chemistry found that Vitamin D, readily available in
supplements or cod liver oil, can counter the effects of Crohn's
disease.<br />
<br />
<span style="color: red;"><i>Potential health risks of cod liver oil</i></span><br />
According
to research published in the American Journal of Cardiology, large
amounts of fish consumption can cause side effects because of
environmental toxins in fish such as mercury, polychlorinated biphenyls,
dioxins, and other contaminants.<br />
<br />
The authors said that
"the risks of exposure to environmental toxins and hypervitaminosis
with fish consumption are substantially reduced through purification
processes used to develop selected concentrated fish oil supplements and
prescription preparations."<br />
<br />
Therefore, when choosing
fish oil therapies, people should be particularly aware of all available
information to assess the oils' safety, including US Food and Drug
Administration (FDA) or other regulatory labeling.<br />
<br />
Nutritional breakdown of cod liver oil (value per 100g):<br />
-- Vitamin A - 100,000 IU<br />
-- Vitamin D - 10,000 IU<br />
-- Saturated fatty acids - 22.608 g<br />
-- Monounsaturated fatty acids - 46.711 g<br />
-- Polyunsaturated fatty acids - 22.541 g<br />
<br />
Suggested amount : 1 teaspoon of oil, twice a day. Or 5 x 500mg capsules, twice a day.<br />
Consult your health care practitioner if you have liver or thyroid disease.<br />
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Note:
It may be necessary to take with vitamin E to offset possible vitamin A
toxicity and magnesium to counter excessive calcium absorption.</div>
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<a href="https://www.paleohacks.com/" target="_blank">https://www.paleohacks.com/</a> </div>
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<a href="http://www.thehealthyhomeeconomist.com/" target="_blank">http://www.thehealthyhomeeconomist.com</a> </div>
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<b>Coenzyme Q10 (CoQ10)</b> <br />
CoQ10
appears to help ignite the cellular power stations that are necessary
to maintain healthy cells. In other words, CoQ10 works by enhancing
energy at the cellular level. CoQ10 is a natural substance that is
produced by your body. It's highly concentrated in heart muscle cells,
which need all the energy they can get to keep your heart pumping over
one hundred thousand times per day. CoQ10 is an immune system booster
and antioxidant that helps you to avoid getting cancer, and may be
helpful in treating it. It is available in any vitamin store.<br />
<br />
Coenzyme
Q10 , known as a healthy heart supplement, is also demonstrating potent
anti-cancer properties. Coenzyme Q10, which is found in all your
cells, provides energy--especially to the heart muscle. That is why it
has become a vital treatment for heart health in recent years.<br />
<br />
But now a new series of studies are turning up some even more exciting news. CoQ10 may be able to halt cancer.<br />
<br />
Dr.
William Campbell Douglass reports research findings and case histories
in his newsletter Second Opinion that show a correlation between CoQ10
and breast cancer. Low levels of CoQ10 were found in women with breast
cancer. Increased levels were associated with regression and
remission.<br />
<br />
Among the studies, Dr. Karl Folkers of the
University of Texas, Austin reports regression of breast cancer, not
only at the original site, but even of cancer that had spread
(metastasized) to the liver—usually a sign of terminal illness. How
were these results achieved? With supplements of CoQ10.<br />
<br />
Moreover,
unlike conventional treatment, CoQ10 is completely non-toxic and it
stimulates the immune system, rather than depressing it. In several
studies, CoQ10 worked wonders with patients who had chosen to take
chemotherapy, reducing the toxicity of such treatment. In one study,
patients who were given CoQ10 had little or no toxicity, even though
they were given much larger doses of the toxic chemotherapy agent than
were given to the control group. This inverse correlation is
significant.<br />
<br />
Dr. Douglass points out that CoQ10
dissolves in fat and that it is therefore most absorbable in either a
special wafer form (to which some oil has been added) or taken with a
tablespoon of olive oil. Burton Goldberg recommends coconut oil.<br />
<br />
Since
CoQ10 has many health benefits, a minimum dose of 50 mg daily is
appropriate for prevention of degenerative diseases, for improved
energy, and for general health If you have cancer, you will want to
increase that dosage dramatically to 400-600 mg daily. But be sure to
discuss large doses with your doctor.<br />
<br />
CoQ10 is
naturally manufactured by the body. However, two factors are
significant. First, the amount declines with age. Second, the B vitamins
niacin (B3), folic acid, and pyridoxine (B6) are required for the body
to make this important nutrient. If you are not eating red meat, be sure
that you are taking a good multivitamin and high doses of B complex.<br />
<br />
Coenzyme
Q10 (CoQ10) is a substance similar to a vitamin. It is found in every
cell of the body. Your body makes CoQ10, and your cells use it to
produce energy your body needs for cell growth and maintenance. It also
functions as an antioxidant, which protects the body from damage caused
by harmful molecules. CoQ10 is naturally present in small amounts in a
wide variety of foods, but levels are particularly high in organ meats
such as heart, liver, and kidney, as well as beef, soy oil, sardines,
mackerel, and peanuts.<br />
<br />
Coenzymes help enzymes work to
digest food and perform other body processes, and they help protect the
heart and skeletal muscles.<br />
<br />
CoQ10 is available in the
United States as a dietary supplement. It is also known as Q10, vitamin
Q10, ubiquinone, or ubidecarenone.<br />
<br />
<u>CoQ10 Therapeutic Uses</u><br />
Many
claims are made about CoQ10. It is said to help heart failure, as well
as cancer, muscular dystrophy, and periodontal disease. It is also said
to boost energy and speed recovery from exercise. Some people take it to
help reduce the effects certain medicines can have on the heart,
muscles, and other organs.<br />
<br />
Heart failure: If you have
heart failure, talk to your doctor before you take any supplement.
There's no strong evidence that vitamins or other supplements can help
treat heart failure. They are used along with medical heart failure
treatments, not instead of treatment.<br />
<br />
But you may still
hear about CoQ10 supplements and heart failure. CoQ10 has not been
shown definitely to relieve heart failure symptoms. Only some of the
studies of coenzyme Q10 showed that it helps heart failure symptoms.1<br />
<br />
Cancer:
In 1961, scientists saw that people with cancer had little CoQ10 in
their blood. They found low CoQ10 blood levels in people with myeloma,
lymphoma, and cancers of the breast, lung, prostate, pancreas, colon,
kidney, and head and neck. Some research has suggested that CoQ10 helps
the immune system and may be useful as a secondary treatment for cancer.<br />
<br />
CoQ10
may keep the antitumor drug doxorubicin from hurting the heart. Three
studies examined the use of CoQ10 along with conventional treatment for
cancer. The three studies contained a total of 41 women with breast
cancer. In each study, the women improved.<br />
<br />
But the National Cancer Institute (NCI) rates the strength of the evidence for CoQ10 and cancer as weak.<br />
<br />
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CoQ10 is a component, along with a
number of cytochromes, of the electron transport carrier system which
shuttles electrons in a handshake fashion along the energy generating
pathway of aerobic metabolism.
CoQ10 strengthens the cardiovascular system, normalizes blood pressure and
augments the immune system. Cancer patients have greater deficiencies of CoQ10,
presumably due to general nutritional deficiencies and particular
shortage of vitamins required for its biosynthesis from the amino acid
phenyalanine.<br />
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<b>Ellagic Acid</b><br />
Ellagic
acid is a natural phenol antioxidant found in numerous fruits and
vegetables. The antiproliferative and antioxidant properties of ellagic
acid have prompted research into its potential health benefits.<br />
<br />
The
highest levels of ellagic acid are found in blackberries, cranberries,
pecans, pomegranates, raspberries, strawberries, walnuts, wolfberries,
and grapes. It is also found in peach and other plant foods.<br />
<br />
Ellagic
acid is a naturally occurring polyphenolic constituent found in 46
different fruits and nuts, like grapes, pomegranate, red raspberry,
strawberry, blueberry and walnuts.<br />
<br />
It appears that
ellagic acid prevents the binding of carcinogens to DNA and strengthens
connective tissue, which may keep cancer cells from spreading. Ellagic
Acid has the ability to inhibit mutations within a cell’s DNA.
Furthermore, it is considered to be a cancer inhibitor which has the
ability to cause apoptosis or normal cell death in cancer cells.<br />
<br />
<i>Ellagic Acid Health Benefits:</i><br />
First, ellagic acid kills cancer cells:<br />
Healthy
cells have a normal life cycle of approximately 120 days before they
die. This process is called apoptosis (natural cell death). The body
replaces these dying cells with healthy cells. Conversely, cancer cells
do not die. They multiply by division, making 2 cancer cells, then 4, 8,
16, 32 and so on. In lab tests, Ellagic Acid caused the cancer cells to
go through the normal apoptosis process without damaging healthy cells.
Chemotherapy, radiation, and most conventional treatments cause the
death of cancer cells and healthy cells indiscriminately, possibly
destroying the immune system in the process. <br />
<br />
Second, ellagic acid stops the growth of tumors:<br />
Rats
that consumed 5% to 10% of their diet as freeze-dried black raspberries
and strawberries showed dramatic reductions in the growth of
precancerous cells and tumor progression, the researchers found. And in
other animal tests, Stoner told Reuters Health, the berries reduced
colon cancer growth by 80%. The Ohio Department of Agriculture supported
the research Stoner presented at the meeting.<br />
<br />
Third, ellagic acid causes G-arrest:<br />
The
Hollings Cancer Institute at the University of South Carolina has
conducted a double blind study on a group of 500 cervical cancer
patients that had everyone excited. Nine years of study have shown that a
natural product called Ellagic acid is causing G-arrest within 48 hours
(inhibiting and stopping mitosis-cancer cell division), and apoptosis
(normal cell death) within 72 hours, for breast, pancreas, esophageal,
skin, colon and prostate cancer cells.<br />
<br />
Fourth, ellagic acid helps prevent cancer, birth defects, etc.<br />
European
medical studies also demonstrate that Ellagic Acid is known to lower
the incidence of birth defects, promote wound healing, reduce heart
disease, and may reduce or reverse chemically induced liver fibrosis.<br />
<br />
Fifth, ellagic acid does a lot of other good things:<br />
From
Dr Glen Halvorson’s Book, Chemopreventive Properties of
…Phytochemicals, we learn that ellagic acid is anti-bacterial, [it]
destroys the H. pylori bacteria responsible for stomach ulcers, [it]
protects the liver and liver function, [it] binds with carcinogens
(chemicals that cause cancer) making them inactive, [it] prevents
carcinogens from binding to DNA [and it] reduces glucose levels (aids in
management of diabetes).<br />
<a href="http://www.mnwelldir.org/docs/cancer1/altthrpy.htm" target="_blank">http://www.mnwelldir.org/docs/cancer1/altthrpy.htm</a><br />
<br />
Sixth,
ellagic acid (i.e. from ellagitannins), is combined with glucose,
making sure that cancer cells get a larger dose of ellagic acid than
normal cells because cancer cells consume about 15 times more glucose
than other cells. This means cancer cells probably get far more ellagic
acid than normal cells:<br />
<br />
Although ellagic acid is the
bioactive agent that offers protection, the phytochemical is generally
ingested in the form of another biochemical called ellagitannin. Plants
produce ellagic acid and glucose that combine to form ellagitannins,
which are water-soluble compounds that are easier for animals to absorb
in their diets. Consequently, small amounts of ellagitannins derived
from natural sources may be more effective in the human diet than large
doses of purified ellagic acid.<br />
<br />
<i>Here are some comments about blueberries:</i><br />
Extremely
rich in a wide range of powerful antioxidant flavonoids (phenolic
compounds). Blueberries / bilberries have more anthocyanins than any
other food – 3 times more than the second richest source, green tea.
They are also high in quercetin and ellagic acid – two other powerful
flavonoids.<br />
<br />
Flavonoids can also attach themselves to
proteins, modulating the action of enzymes, including the kinase enzymes
necessary for cell proliferation. In this way they are a very useful
compliment to cancer therapy. When high doses of flavonoids are taken,
all cell proliferation is inhibited; but this does not harm normal cells
which can simply ‘rest’ – however, cancer cells cannot survive in the
resting state.<br />
<br />
Flavonoids also lower blood sugar
levels, can restrict angiogenesis, help to keep nitric oxide within a
healthy range, and raise the body’s level of the endogenous antioxidant
glutathione. Berries are also rich in vitamin C.<br />
<br />
<i>How Ellagic Acid Works:</i><br />
Ellagic
Acid is a phenolic compound that has become known as a potent
anti-carcinogenic/anti-mutagenic compound. It also has anti-bacterial
and anti-viral properties. Ellagic Acid itself is not thought to be
naturally present in plants. Instead, polymers of gallic acid and
hexahydroxydipenoyl (HHDP) are linked to glucose centers to form the
class of compounds known as ellagitannins. When two gallic acid groups
become linked side by side within a tannin molecule an HHDP group is
formed. Ellagic Acid is the result when the HHDP group is cleaved from
the tannin molecule and spontaneously rearrages. It is the ellagitannins
that are present in red raspberries.<br />
<a href="http://www.ellagic-research.org/summary.htm">http://www.ellagic-research.org/summary.htm</a><br />
<h4>
<span style="font-weight: normal;">The following is a list of health benefits published by Dr. Daniel Nixon of the Hollings Cancer Institute:</span></h4>
<ul>
<li>Consuming one cup of red raspberries per day (40 mg of
ellagitannins) prevents the development of cancer cells. At low
concentrations, it slows the growth of cancer cells; at higher
concentrations, it tells cancer cells to kill themselves. For example,
cells infected with the human papilloma virus (which is linked to
cervical cancer), when exposed to ellagic acid experienced apoptosis, or
normal cell death.</li>
<li>Red raspberry ellagitannins slow the growth of abnormal colon cells in humans.</li>
<li>Tests reveal similar results for breast, pancreas, esophageal, skin,
and prostate cancer cells. The ellagitannins also produce a breakdown
in human leukemia cells.</li>
<li>Another way that ellagitannins protect your body is through G-Arrest.
G-Arrest means that the ellagitannins stop cells from mutating in the
first place. If cells don't mutate, then we don't get cancer. This is
very important when you understand that that every single day of your
life you produce anywhere from a few hundred to as many as 10,000
cancerous cells in your body as part of your normal metabolism. In tests
conducted by the Hollings Cancer Institute with Ellagic Acid, G-Arrest
began in 72 hours in both breast and cervical cancer.</li>
<li>Red raspberry ellagitannins prevent destruction of the P53 gene by
cancer cells. P53 prevents mutagenic activity in cervical cells.</li>
<li>Red raspberry ellagitannins protect human cells against
cancer-causing agents in tobacco smoke, food additives, and
petroleum-based substances. Ellagitannins act as scavengers to “bind”
cancer-causing chemicals, making them inactive. The ellagitannins
inhibit the ability of other chemicals to cause mutations in bacteria.
Red Raspberry ellagitannins also protect DNA by blocking carcinogens
from binding to the DNA.</li>
<li>European medical studies also demonstrate that red raspberry
ellagitannins lower the incidence of birth defects, promote wound
healing, reduce heart disease, and may reduce or reverse chemically
induced liver fibrosis. In addition, the ellagic acid produced from the
ellagitannins has anti-bacterial and anti-viral properties</li>
</ul>
<span class="notes"><i>Note:</i> It is important to understand that
most of the above studies have been conducted in two phases. First, in
test tubes on isolated cells using ellagic acid. Later (and ongoing,
even now) in live human beings using the full ellagitannin complex as
found in red raspberry puree. It is, of course, the human studies that
are of interest to us.</span><br />
<span class="notes"><br /><span style="color: red;">Buyer Beware!:</span>
For those companies selling some form of berry-based ellagitannin
complex and either calling it ellagic acid or claiming that it contains
ellagic acid…don't be fooled. It isn't ellagic acid, and it doesn't
contain any (unless synthetic ellagic acid has been added to the
formula). The fact of the matter is that ellagic acid itself is not
naturally present in plants.<br /><br />Instead, polymers of gallic acid and
hexahydroxydipenoyl (HHDP) are linked to glucose centers to form the
class of compounds known as ellagitannins. Ellagic acid is formed when
the HHDP group is cleaved from the tannin molecule and spontaneously
rearranges – as happens in the digestive tract.<br /><br />The bottom line
is that it is the ellagitannins that are present in various fruits – not
the ellagic acid. Again, to quote from the Washington State Red
Raspberry Commission: “ Some articles in which ellagitannins are
quantified refer to ellagic acid because quantitation of ellagitannins
is done by breaking them down into ellagic acid subunits and quantifying
the subunits.” Understand, that when researchers refer to the ellagic
acid content of foods, they are referring to the amount of ellagic acid
that can be derived from a food-based supplement. That's entirely
different than saying the supplement contains ellagic acid. </span><br />
<h4>
<i><span style="font-weight: normal;">Why does this matter?</span></i></h4>
Well, for three reasons:<br />
<ul>
</ul>
1. If the company selling the supplement truly doesn't know what's
in the product they're selling, why would you want to buy from that
company in the first place?<br />
<br />
2. If they do know, and they're willing to be “inaccurate” for
“marketing purposes,” doesn't that call into question everything else
they say?<br />
<br />
3. And finally, if you understand that it's really the ellagitannins
that you're after (and not the ellagic acid), then you realize that <b>the source of your ellagitannins is vital</b> – since the source will determine the exact mix of ellagitannins and how effective that mix is.<br />
<br />
The bottom line is you don't want to buy your
supplements from a company that doesn't have a clue about what they're
selling. Look for a company that uses accurate literature and labeling.<br />
<br />
<b>Garlic Extract</b><br />
Aged garlic extract (AGE) is a concentrated form
of organic garlic, that has been shown in over 350 scientific studies to
be safe and effective in providing health benefits in humans.<br />
<br />
AGE has
been found to help prevent atherosclerosis and protect against
cardiovascular disease, increase circulation and immunity; in
preclinical studies AGE has been shown to prevent various kinds of
cancer and neurodegenrative disease and to have anti-aging effects in
improving memory, endurance and learning; and, new data also shows that
AGE has potential as an adjuvant in cancer therapy.<br />
<br />
AGE is produced by
extracting and aging organic fresh garlic at room temperature for 20
months. By combining this extraction/aging process, the antioxidant
levels in the extract become higher than those in fresh. The process
also converts garlic's more unstable substances, which are generally not
available to the body, such as its odor-generating compound oxidant
allicin, to more stable, bioavailable, and health-promoting substances.
Garlic aged in this way contains stable water-soluble sulfur substances,
including S-allyl mercaptocysteine (SAMC) and S-allyl cysteine (SAC),
which are powerful antioxidants and have high bioavailability with 98
percent absorption into the blood. <br />
<br />
AGE boosts immunity more
effectively than fresh garlic, enhancing immune cell numbers and
activity, improving specific immune actions in AIDS patients, and
increasing the activity of natural killer (NK) cells, which destroy
invading organisms and cancer cells.<br />
<br />
In a three-week clinical
study, subjects ingesting 1800 mg of aged garlic increased NK cell
activity by 155.5 percent, while those receiving 35 grams of fresh
garlic per day (the equivalent of 10 cloves) had a 139.9 percent
increase, indicating superior immune-enhancing benefits. A study with
AIDS patients showed that NK cells, depleted by AIDS, rose to normal
levels after six weeks of supplementation with the aged garlic.<br />
<br />
Aged
garlic is anti-fungal, preventing the growth of Candida albicans, the
cause of infections in HIV-positive patients and in sexually transmitted
conditions. AGE also kills Helicobacter pylori (H-pylori), the bacteria
linked to stomach ulcers and cancer and is resistant to antibiotic
treatment in 84 percent of infected individuals.<br />
<br />
Garlic has potent anti-cancer effects, reducing the risk of
human stomach, colon, and prostate cancer. In pre-clinical studies, AGE
prevented cancers of the mammary glands, bladder, colon, stomach, liver,
lung, and esophagus. The anti-cancer effects include eliminating toxic
ROS, increasing glutathione, preventing carcinogens binding to DNA, and
increasing carcinogens disposal.<br />
<br />
The
water-soluble SAMC, which is unique to AGE due to the aging process, may
help in cancer therapy. SAMC and SAC stop human prostate cancer cell
growth by 80 percent as it lowers testosterone levels needed for their
growth and reduces PSA, the prostate cancer marker. SAMC prevents the
growth of breast cancer cells and inhibits colon cancer cell growth by
71 percent, inducing cell suicide (apoptosis).<br />
<br />
<b>Graviola</b><br />
Graviola,
also called Brazilian pawpaw, soursop, and guanaba, in addition to
numerous other names, refers to a particular tree or its fruit. The
fruit is green and heart shaped, and about six to eight inches
(15.24-20.32 cm) in diameter. The tree is found in South America and on
numerous tropical islands and grows best in rainforest climates.<br />
<br />
The
pulp of the fruit is popular in juices, sherbets, and smoothies, and
exhibits notes of tangy and sweet. It can also be peeled and eaten,
though some find the taste alone too sour. As a fruit, graviola may not
prove exceptional, but it certainly has an extended history of use in
ancient and now modern herbal remedies.<br />
<br />
In early times,
the leaves of this tree were used for tea to reduce swelling of the
mucus membranes (catarrh) or to treat liver disease. The black seeds
were often crushed and used as a vermifuge. All parts of the tree might
be ground and used as a sedative or as an anti-convulsant. The fruit was
used to reduce joint pain, to treat heart conditions, as a sedative, to
induce labor, or to reduce coughing or flu symptoms.<br />
<br />
In
modern times, graviola has proven interesting to medical researchers
because it contains chemicals called annonaceous acetogenins. These
chemicals have been shown to have cytotoxic properties; in other words,
they tend to attack cancer cells. Also these compounds may be a helpful
insecticide, and several prominent universities like Purdue have
patented their studies and work with graviola components, since they may
later prove so useful.<br />
<br />
Though the Food and Drug
Administration may ultimately patent graviola or approve it as a
prescribed medication for cancer treatment, studies are still early, and
reveal some possible alarming side effects. Many websites on the
subject, especially those selling the product as a nutritional
supplement, say it has no side effects, as compared to cancer drugs.
Certainly it may not cause hair loss, but known side effects exist and
should be weighed carefully.<br />
<br />
First, graviola can be an
emetic. A large dose may make some people throw up, which makes it not
that much different than standard chemotherapy. Second, it has a known
depressant effect on the cardiovascular system and should be avoided by
people with heart conditions or people taking medications for blood
pressure or cardiac problems. Third, it can stimulate uterine
contractions and should never be taken by pregnant women.<br />
<br />
Another
side effect is potential interaction with antidepressants. Graviola may
also have antimicrobial properties, which kill off beneficial bacterial
on the skin, in the vagina and in the gut. Long-term use can lead to
yeast and fungal infections. The chemicals present in the fruit have
also been found present in people with atypical Parkinson’s disease,
though no cause and effect relationship has been firmly established.<br />
<br />
While
graviola retailers may claim the fruit and plant parts are completely
safe in therapeutic dosing, the Food and Drug Administration have not
yet evaluated these statements, since this product is viewed as a
nutritional supplement. While the plant components have all been used in
native medicines, it remains questionable whether it is actually
beneficial. At the very least, it should always be used under the
supervision of a physician.<br />
<br />
<i>Note: </i>Most of the new
technology cancer treatments including electromedicine or nutritional
protocols may neutalize this protocol. The reason is that several of the newer
protocols kill microbes inside the cancer cells. When they kill the
microbes inside the cancer cells, they allow more of the glucose to be
converted to pyruvate and thus more ATP energy is created inside the
cancer cells.<br />
<br />
<b>Green Tea</b><br />
Both
black and green teas contain numerous active ingredients, including
polyphenols and flavonoids, which are potent antioxidants.<br />
<br />
One
class of flavonoids called catechins has recently become the focus of
widespread study for their anti-cancer potential. Tea is the best source
of catechins in the human diet, and green tea contains about three
times the quantity of catechins found in black tea.<br />
<br />
Epidemiological
observations have shown that people in green-tea consuming countries –
mainly Japan and China – have very low rates of cancer. In Japan, the
women who teach the tea ceremony, and thus drink more than the average
amount of extra-strong green tea, are noted for their very low mortality
rate and longevity; deaths from cancer are especially rare in this
group.<br />
<br />
The rates of breast, colon, skin, pancreatic,
esophageal and stomach cancer have been found to be lower among drinkers
of green tea. If those who consumed more than ten cups of green tea a
day got cancer, it was at considerably older age, especially in women.
Likewise, it has been noted that those Japanese smokers who consume a
lot of green tea seem to enjoy protection against lung cancer. In fact,
the Japanese have both the highest smoking rate and the lowest lung
cancer rate in the industrialized world.<br />
<br />
Research aimed
at finding the active compounds in green tea revealed that its
protective effects are due chiefly to catechins. Powerful polyphenolic
antioxidants, catechins are astringent, water-soluble compounds that can
be easily oxidized. They are a subgroup of flavonoids, weak
phytoestrogenic compounds widely available in vegetables, fruit, tea,
coffee, chocolate and wine. The antioxidant potential of both green and
black teas, as measured by the Phenol Antioxidant Index, was found to be
significantly higher than that of grape juice and red wines.<br />
<br />
Green
tea is manufactured from fresh, unfermented tea leaves; the oxidation
of catechins is minimal, and hence they are able to serve as
antioxidants. While the fermentation of tea leaves needed for the
production of black tea produces some unique antioxidants such as
theaflavins, bisflavonols and thearubigens (polymers of simple
polyphenols), such fermentation reduces the catechin content, especially
the strongly bioactive catechin called epigallocatechin gallate.
Epigallocatechin gallate has been singled out by many researchers as
particularly important for cancer prevention.<br />
<br />
So far,
most research has been done on green tea and the activity of its various
catechin components; the research on complex polymeric polyphenols
found in black tea is still in an early stage.<br />
<br />
Numerous
recent studies continue to confirm that green tea polyphenols have
powerful anticarcinogenic, cardioprotective, neuroprotective and
antimicrobial actions. In the first of the two articles on green tea,
let us take a closer look at the anticarcinogenic properties of green
tea.<br />
<br />
The latest good news about green tea comes from a
study done at the Karolinska Institute in Stockholm. A team of
researchers headed by Dr. Yihai Cao found that green tea can block
angiogenesis – the development of new blood vessels that tumors need in
order to grow and metastasize. The authors gave mice the equivalent of
two-to-three cups of green tea a day. When lung cancer was induced, the
mice supplemented with green tea showed significantly less tumor growth.
The scientists found that green tea suppressed the development of new
blood vessels and prevented metastasis. They hypothesize the
epigallocatechin gallate is the compound responsible for the suppression
of angiogenesis.<br />
<br />
In an interview, Dr. Cao explained
that all solid tumors depend on angiogenesis for their growth. If green
tea polyphenols can prevent angiogenesis, then this would go a long way
toward explaining why green tea is effective in preventing so many kinds
of cancer. Dr. Cao stressed that it takes long-term consumption of
green tea in order to obtain these chemopreventive benefits.<br />
<br />
Green
tea has also been shown to help prevent metastasis. Cancer cells
secrete special enzymes called collagenases in order to penetrate and
colonize various tissues. It is the metastatic process that is lethal,
not the primary tumor. Hence finding substances that can prevent
metastasis is of prime importance in fighting cancer. A study done at
the University of Shizuoka in Japan found that epigallocatechin gallate
does in fact inhibit the secretion of collagenases by tumor cells (in
this study, highly metastatic lung cancer cells), thus arresting their
ability to invade normal tissue. Black tea theaflavins were also
effective. There is also additional evidence that green tea polyphenols
help inhibit angiogenesis, or the growth of new blood vessels that
nourish the tumor.<br />
<br />
Two of the green tea polyphenols,
epigallocatechin-3-gallate and epicatechin-3-gallate, have been found to
be effective inhibitors of 5 alpha-reductase type I, reducing the
synthesis of DHT, a potent form of testosterone implicated in causing
prostate enlargement and prostate cancer. Epigallocatechin gallate has
also been found to be the most potent catechin in inducing apoptosis in
human prostate cancer cells when tested on various cell lines. Together
with lycopene and selenium, green tea should be considered as a special
prostate-protective agent.<br />
<br />
One interesting recent study
compared the effects of epigallocatechin gallate, curcumin (a powerful
anticarcinogenic compound from the curry spice turmeric), and the
combination of both on an in-vitro model of oral cancer. It was found
that epigallocatechin gallate helped arrest tumor cell growth in a
different cell-cycle stage than curcumin. When the two compounds were
combined, growth inhibition was enhanced, suggesting a synergistic
effect.<br />
<br />
Green tea catechins are among the phenolic
compounds known to suppress the formation of heterocyclic amines and
nitrosamines, known to be potent carcinogens. Nitrosamines have been
tentatively linked to brain cancer and leukemia. Drinking green tea with
or after a meal containing meat cooked at a high temperature or treated
with nitrites (a meat ‘preserver’) seems to offer a degree of
protection.<br />
<br />
Many other carcinogens are likewise
rendered less harmful thanks to the action of green tea polyphenols on
inducing enzymes that detoxify various undesirable compounds, and
inhibiting those enzymes that would make certain carcinogens bioactive.
Glucuronization (conjugation with glucuronic acid) is another
detoxifying mechanism that is enhanced by catechins.<br />
<br />
It
has been also postulated that green tea catechins inhibit the
activation of protein kinase C, and interfere with the binding of growth
factors to their receptors. (In the case of breast cancer, catechins
were in fact shown to interfere with the binding of estrogen to estrogen
receptors.) Catechins were also found to inhibit the release of tumor
necrosis factor alpha (TNF-alpha), a highly inflammatory cytokine, and
of nitric oxide synthase, an enzyme necessary for the production of
nitric oxide (nitric oxide plays an important role in inflammation and
carcinogenesis).<br />
<br />
A particularly exciting study, done at
the Cancer Chemotherapy Center in Tokyo, Japan, and using leukemia and
colon cancer cell cultures, demonstrated that “epigallocatechin gallate
strongly and directly inhibits telomerase.” Telomerase is the enzyme
that “immortalizes” cancer cells by maintaining the end portions of the
tumor cell chromosomes. Even in the presence of non-toxic concentrations
of epigallocatechin gallate, cancer cells exhibited telomere shortening
and senescence. Thus, inhibition of telomerase could be one of the main
anticarcinogenic mechanisms of catechins.<br />
<br />
Obviously,
the anti-cancer mechanisms of green tea polyphenols are complex, and not
yet completely understood. Research at the level of molecular genetics
is particularly promising. We already do know enough to state with
certainty that green tea is an effective chemopreventive agent. And we
also know that it is best to use several anti-cancer agents (including
all the major antioxidants) for synergistic prevention along all the
possible pathways. Green tea works along so many pathways that it is
simply an indispensable part of any serious cancer-prevention program.<br />
<br />
Note: Very high amounts of green tea components (usually associated with
overdosage of green tea supplements) have been shown to interact with
drugs that affect blood clotting such as aspirin and change the way the
body metabolizes certain medications.<br />
<br />
<b>Lactoferrin</b><br />
Lactoferrin triggers the production of glutathione and activates the innate immune system cells like the
macrophages, neutrophils and T-cells. These are the first line of
defense against harmful pathogens – including cancer cells.<br />
<br />
Cancer cells have a highly negative
membrane charge which attracts lactoferrin, while healthy normal cells
have a neutral charge. Lactoferrin is attracted to the cancer cells,
attaches to them and triggers a process that kills the cancer cell; as
well as blocking angiogenesis – the growth of blood vessels that feed
cancer cells.<br />
<br />
Another
key to lactoferrin’s cancer-fighting properties is its amazing ability
to bind with iron. It forms a bond with iron that’s 100 times stronger
than transferrin – your body’s major iron transport protein. Several
studies suggest that excessive amounts of iron, in your diet, increase
your risk of developing certain types of cancer. Researchers have shown
that many chronic diseases – in particular, cancer – need iron to
reproduce and grow.<br />
<br />
<br />
<b>Limu Juice</b><br />
Limu
juice is an extract of seaweed. It is used as a food supplement and is
also an effective alternative cancer treatment. It has been observed to
safely kill cancer cells especially when consumed in the recommended
doses of about half a pint per day. The dose is most effective if it is
divided into small amounts and taken throughout the day.<br />
<br />
The
word Limu means algae in Hawaiian. It was used for a long time to
season some traditional foods that were not particularly tasty on their
own. The Limu that is now useful for nutritional and medicinal purposes
is extracted from specific strains of brown seaweed.<br />
<br />
It
had always been observed that coastal communities particularly those in
the oriental countries such as Japan, tended to have the highest life
expectancy in the world. Part of this longevity can be attributed to a
steady consumption of a diet containing brown seaweed. After years of
research, it was discovered that the active ingredient in Limu is a
compound known as Fucoidan which is basically a sulfated polysaccharide.
Useful amounts of Fucoidan are found in particular brown seaweed known
as Limu Moui which is plentiful around the islands of Tonga. Limu can
also be extracted from many other types of seaweed but in less
quantities.<br />
<br />
Many people often wonder,” what is Limu
Juice used for?” Those who have researched on alternative cancer
treatment will most likely have heard of Limu, or maybe Fucoidan which
is the active ingredient in Limu juice. Limu juice is a rejuvenating
remedy which is useful in revamping good cells in the body while
destroying cancerous ones. It is one of the few interventions that can
be attempted in a stage IV cancer patient. Being a nutritional
supplement, Limu juice can be used alongside chemotherapy or any other
treatment without any severe reactions or side effects.<br />
<br />
What
is Limu Juice, is it a nutritional supplement or a drug? The truth is
that it is a bit of both. It is a drug in that it can be used to treat
cancer with good results. It is also a supplement in that it is often
consumed in a relatively raw form. As a form food, Limu juice contains
many more nutrients in addition to Fucoidan and has been seen to have
overall health benefits to people who have it regularly in their diets.
The helplessness with which stage IV cancer patients find themselves in
makes Limu juice an alternative worth considering.<br />
<br />
What
is Limu juice significance in the fight against cancer? Limu juice is
extremely important because it has been proven to kill cancer cells. In
addition, it does not interfere with any other treatment that one may be
undergoing. This new awareness has also brought attention to shortages
in the juice. This can largely be attributed to pollution and human
encroachment on the wetlands where the brown seaweeds propagate. The
weeds require an environment where brackish water enters the sea. These
waters are drying up due to climate change and also changing in their
composition due to the introduction of affluent waste.<br />
<br />
The
Limu Company has figured out a way to extract the Fucoidan from the
Limu Moui Brown Seaweed and bottle it along with some other natural
plant extracts to give us the best Limu products on the planet. If you
would like to know more about the Limu Original product or the other
products;<br />
<br />
Limu juice is a natural product from the sea.
It is a special kind of seaweed. However, because people generally do
not like the taste of seaweed by itself, Limu juice is generally mixed
(by the vendor) with fruit and vegetable juices to mask the taste of
seaweed (that is a wise thing to do).<br />
<br />
The anti-cancer
effect of fucoidan is well proven and has been the focus of many, many
scientific studies which are published on PubMed. Fucoidan safely kills
cancer cells and does not harm non-cancerous cells.<br />
<br />
Limu
juice has cured many cases of cancer by itself, but it is recommended,
by this website, to be used in conjunction with other “Stage IV”
protocols as a “supplemental” protocol.<br />
<br />
This protocol
can be used in conjunction with chemotherapy for those inclined to take
chemo. In fact, this product may significantly reduce the side-effects
of the chemotherapy.<br />
<br />
<b>Moringa oleifera</b> <br />
Moringa
oleifera is a tree that is sometimes called the Tree of Life or a
Miracle Tree, but rather than this being in reference to its potential
medicinal usage this is actually referring to how it is a very valuable
food crop (it is drought resistant, grows very fast, and is highly
nutritive) and even beyond food it serves many benefits in third world
countries such as having an ability to be used for some crafts (due to
being a tree) and cleaning water.<br />
<br />
Moringa is used for
“tired blood” (anemia); arthritis and other joint pain (rheumatism);
asthma; cancer; constipation; diabetes; diarrhea; epilepsy; stomach
pain; stomach and intestinal ulcers; intestinal spasms; headache; heart
problems; high blood pressure; kidney stones; fluid retention; thyroid
disorders; and bacterial, fungal, viral, and parasitic infections.<br />
<br />
Moringa
is also used to reduce swelling, increase sex drive (as an
aphrodisiac), prevent pregnancy, boost the immune system, and increase
breast milk production. Some people use it as a nutritional supplement
or tonic.<br />
<br />
Moringa is sometimes applied directly to the
skin as a germ-killer or drying agent (astringent). It is also used
topically for treating pockets of infection (abscesses), athlete’s foot,
dandruff, gum disease (gingivitis), snakebites, warts, and wounds.<br />
<br />
Different parts of
this plant contain a profile of important minerals, and are a good
source of protein, vitamins, beta-carotene, amino acids and various
phenolics. The Moringa plant provides a rich and rare combination of
zeatin, quercetin, beta-sitosterol, caffeoylquinic acid and kaempferol.<br />
<br />
In addition to its compelling water purifying powers and high
nutritional value, M. oleifera is very important for its medicinal
value. Various parts of this plant such as the leaves, roots, seed,
bark, fruit, flowers and immature pods act as cardiac and circulatory
stimulants, possess antitumor, antipyretic, antiepileptic,
antiinflammatory, antiulcer, antispasmodic, diuretic, antihypertensive,
cholesterol lowering, antioxidant, antidiabetic, hepatoprotective,
antibacterial and antifungal activities.<br />
<br />
Moringa
oleifera provides a rare combination of zeatin (a potent antioxidant),
quercetin (a flavonoid known for its ability to neutralize free radicals
and relieve inflammation), beta-sitosterol (a nutrient superstar that
blocks cholesterol formation or build-up and is an anti-inflammatory
agent for the body), caffeoylquinic acid (another powerful
anti-inflammatory compound), and kaempferol (a key nutrient that
promotes healthy body cellular function).<br />
<br />
All in all,
enzymatically active and bioavailable Moringa oleifera provides 36
natural anti-inflammatory agents. Free radical damage caused by
electron-seeking, highly reactive, oxidative molecules has been
identified as the source of many maladies through mechanisms such as
inhibition of telomerase, changes to cellular permeability and DNA
damage. It has been established that Moringa oleifera contains 46
different antioxidants.<br />
<br />
Moringa oleifera has been shown
to be anti-bacterial, anti-fungal, anti-viral and antibiotic, which
will certainly lighten the load on the immune system. In addition,
Moringa oleifera demonstrates the ability to be a potent detoxifying
agent <br />
<br />
Amazingly, the leaves of this extraordinary tree
contain 7 times the vitamin C found in oranges, 4 times the calcium in
milk, 4 times the vitamin A in carrots, 2 times the protein of yogurt,
25 times the iron in spinach, and 3 times the potassium in bananas.<br />
<br />
<b>MSM (Methyl Sulfonyl Methane)</b><br />
Lactic
acid is the main component of the deadly cachexia cycle (i.e. lactic
acid cycle), which kills about half of all cancer patients. Lactic acid
is a major cause of pain, it blocks nutrients from getting to the cancer
cells (which is why many cancer patients are weak), and so on.<br />
<br />
Dealing with the lactic acid and the microbes in the bloodstream should be a <i>top</i> priority from day one after the diagnoses of the cancer!! But, orthodox medicine never does this.<br />
<br />
There are several ways to deal with the deadly cachexia cycle:<br />
1. Remove lactic acid from the bloodstream, thus the lactic acid cannot get to the liver and the cycle is blocked.<br />
2. Hydrazine sulphate blocks the conversion of lactic acid into glucose in the liver, which stops the cycle.<br />
3. Anything that kills cancer cells helps block the cycle (less cancer cells means less lactic acid),<br />
4. Anything that reverts cancer cells into normal cells also helps block the cycle.<br />
<br />
MSM protocols deal with items #1 and #4.<br />
<br />
Lactic
acid, in addition to making the cancer patients weak, can cause massive
pain and can therefore reduce the “will to live” of the patient!!<br />
<br />
Fighting
cancer is like fighting a raging fire. The fire wants to spread and the
firemen want to stop the fire. Clearly, lactic acid and the microbes in
the bloodstream are major players in feeding the fire!!<br />
<br />
There
are actually several reasons MSM (methyl sulfonyl methane) is used in
natural cancer treatments or alternative cancer treatments.<br />
<br />
First
and foremost is to clean the bloodstream of lactic acid. Lactic acid is
in the bloodstream because cancer cells create lactic acid from glucose
and shove the lactic acid into the bloodstream.<br />
<br />
The
lactic acid travels from the cancer cells, through the bloodstream to
the liver. The liver converts lactic acid into glucose. The glucose then
travels back to the cancer cells, where the cancer cells again create
lactic acid from glucose.<br />
<br />
This “cycle” (cancer cells
convert glucose to lactic acid and the liver converts lactic acid into
glucose) is called the “cachexia cycle” or “lactic acid cycle.” The
cachexia cycle kills about 40% or more of all cancer patients, depending
on how you count what kills cancer patients.<br />
<br />
Because
MSM can help flush lactic acid out of the bloodstream, MSM can
essentially block the lactic acid from getting to the liver. Thus, MSM
can help block the cachexia cycle.<br />
<br />
But also remember
that lactic acid blocks key nutrients from getting to the cells. MSM
also allows nutrients to get to the cells.<br />
<br />
The main reason cancer patients are weak is because lactic acid blocks the nutrients they take from getting to the cells!!<br />
<br />
A
product used by body builders, D-Ribose, is also highly recommended for
cancer patients because D-Ribose (and Vitamin C) can get past the
lactic acid blockade and get inside the healthy cells to give them
energy. This happens immediately, whereas MSM takes time.<br />
<br />
But this is only one purpose for taking MSM.<br />
<br />
A
second purpose is to get “microbe-killing” substances inside of cancer
cells. MSM should always be combined with a microbe killing substance
(e.g. Vitamin C) and MSM is used to get this microbe-killing substance
inside the cancer cells.<br />
<br />
MSM (or DMSO because some MSM
converts into DMSO in the bloodstream) essentially “opens the ports” on
the cancer cells so microbe killing substances (such as Vitamin C,
colloidal silver, chlorine dioxide, etc.) can more easily get inside the
cancer cells to kill the microbes.<br />
<br />
MSM and DMSO<br />
MSM
is a form of nutritional sulfur derived from DMSO – dimethylsulfoxide.
DMSO has been known since the 50’s, and was discovered in huge
quantities as a byproduct of the paper industry.<br />
<br />
DMSO
and MSM start life by being released in the oceans by microscopic plants
and plankton in the form of a sulfur compounds called dimethylsulfonium
salts. Ocean water transforms the salts into dimethylsulfide (DMS). It
quickly evaporates and rises high into the atmosphere where ozone and
ultraviolet light transform it into MSM and DMSO which return to the
earth in rain and are absorbed into the root systems of plants.<br />
<br />
DMSO
is a powerful solvent that penetrates through skin and meat all the way
to the bone. The nutritional sulfur in DMSO, MSM, is the main
ingredient that allows this penetration. It has been used by athletes
for years because it eases the pain of sore muscles.<br />
<br />
Dr
Stanley Jacobs developed the process of extracting the white, odorless,
nearly tasteless crystal MSM from DMSO at Oregon Health Sciences
University. He was granted patent no. 5569970 for its use as a nasal
spray that prevents snoring, and several other patents for health
benefits. MSM allows cell walls to be more permeable and flexible so
that they take in nutrients and give off toxins more easily. Along with
water and salt, MSM is the most plentiful chemical compound in the body.
It is absolutely essential to body growth and self-healing.<br />
<br />
When
old cells die and are replaced by new cells, the new ones will be
shriveled, wrinkled, and leathery if insufficient MSM is in the body.
MSM is best aided by vitamin C in doing its work.<br />
<br />
We
are all deficient in MSM because of our diets. The best natural sources
of MSM are fresh rainwater, milk, and fresh fruits and vegetables. MSM
is the first thing to evaporate out of them when they are harvested,
boiled, pastuerized, or allowed to sit. MSM is non-toxic in quantities
of up to 10 grams per 100 pounds of body weight (and perhaps beyond).<br />
<br />
MSM
has been proven in lab tests to cure snoring and lupus, to relieve
arthritis, and to significantly lengthen the lives of cancer victims. It
has been shown to improve eyesight when used as eyedrops, to "melt
away" scar tissue in burn victims, to improve breathing in emphysema
victims, to strengthen hair and nails dramatically, to rejuvenate
wrinkled skin, and to ward off allergies and heal bee stings. It is
essential in rebuilding the body’s connective tissue and collagen, a
quality that is much needed in cancer victims.<br />
<br />
Refer to the MSM Protocols on the Cancer Tutor website for more details. <br />
<a href="http://www.cancertutor.com/" target="_blank">http://www.cancertutor.com/</a><br />
<br />
<b>Noni Juice</b><br />
<div style="background-color: transparent;">
Noni juice
contains many cancer fighting nutrients. It kills cancer
cells (the anthraquinone damnacanthal and the trace element selenium), it stops the spread of cancer (beta sitosterol,
noni-ppt and limonene), it stimulates the white blood cells and other
parts of the immune system (polysaccharides) and takes part in a process
that enlarges cell membranes so they can better absorb nutrients
(proxeronine aids in creating xeronine). And this is only a partial
list!</div>
<div style="background-color: transparent;">
<i><span style="color: red;">Note: </span></i>There
is a wide variety of brands with different levels of quality and
cancer-fighting abilities -- so, be careful. Look for "Tahitian Noni
Juice" and if you buy it, request at least a 30-day money-back
guarantee. </div>
<div style="background-color: transparent;">
<br />
<span style="color: red;">Warning:</span>
High doses of this product may, in rare cases, contribute to liver
damage. And, since many cancer patients have liver damage (usually due
to chemotherapy), you should avoid this product if you have liver
damage. Otherwise, limit your intake to 3 ounces a day. <br />
<br /></div>
<b>Omega-3 EFAs</b> <br />
Omega-3
EFAs are well-known for their benefit to the cardiovascular system and
for brain health. Fish oils are particularly effective in reducing
inflammation and can be
of great benefit to people suffering from rheumatoid arthritis or
ulcerative colitis.<br />
<br />
Daily supplementation with as little as 2.7 grams of
EPA and 1.8 grams of DHA can markedly reduce the number of tender
joints and increase the time before fatigue sets in. Some studies have
also noted a decrease in morning stiffness and at least two clinical
trials concluded that arthritis patients who took fish oils could
eliminate or sharply reduce their use of NSAIDs and other arthritis
drugs. <br />
<br />
<b>Pancreatic Systemic Enzymes</b><br />
The
use of enzymes to treat cancer has its roots all the way back to 1911
with John Beard's The Enzyme Treatment of Cancer and Its Scientific
Basis. Beard believed cancer was a result of diminished pancreatic
enzymes, impairing your immune response.<br />
<br />
A study in 1999 suggests he may have been right on target.<br />
Ten
patients with inoperable pancreatic cancer were treated with large
doses of oral pancreatic enzymes (along with detoxification and an
organic diet), and their survival rates were 3 to 4 times higher than
patients receiving conventional treatment. Proteolytic enzymes can be
helpful in treating cancer because they help restore balance to your
immune system.<br />
<br />
Dr. Nick Gonzalez in New York City, NY
has also done a lot of work on enzymes in cancer treatment and has
written a book on the subject.<br />
<br />
Some of the ways proteolytic enzymes can be helpful in the fight against cancer are:<br />
Boosting cytokines, particularly interferon and tumor necrosis factor,
which are very important warriors in destroying cancer cells.<br />
Decreasing inflammation.<br />
Dissolving fibrin: Cancer cells hide under a cloak of fibrin to escape
detection. Once the cancer cells are "uncloaked," they can be spotted
and attacked by your immune system. It is also thought that fibrin makes
cancer cells "stick together," which increases the chance for
metastases.<br />
German studies have shown that systemic enzymes increase the potency of macrophages and killer cells 12-fold.<br />
<br />
Generally,
the first immune system building product that is mentioned in
alternative cancer treatment circles are the pancreatic enzymes: trypsin
and chymotrypsin. That is interesting because these enzymes do not
build the immune system, but they do “clear the way” for the immune
system to do its job.<br />
<br />
Digestive enzymes-also called
pancreatic enzymes include three classes: proteolytic enzymes needed to
digest protein, lipases needed to digest fat, and amylases needed to
digest carbohydrates. In several conditions that cause malabsorption,
such as pancreatic insufficiency and cystic fibrosis, doctors sometimes
prescribe digestive enzymes to improve absorption of food.”<br />
<br />
It
is the proteolytic enzymes (i.e. proteases) that we are interested in
here, and particularly trypsin and chymotrypsin. When they are done
digesting the meat in the digestive tract (of course it is hoped that
there is no meat in the digestive tract because virtually all cancer
diets forbid meat, largely for this reason), they start to clear the
proteins that surround cancer cells and clear the way for the immune
system to kill the cancer cells.<br />
<br />
Some of the cancer
diets that are immune system building treatments are good, but not
great. A great cancer diet such as a “raw food diet is great because it
focuses on foods that are known to kill cancer cells and build the
immune system.<br />
<br />
The pancreatic enzymes can also be
purchased in supplement form. When buying such a product, make sure it
has high dosages of trypsin and especially chymotrypsin.<br />
<br />
Another
proteolytic enzyme that has seen exceptional results in treating cancer
is bromelain. This enzyme comes from pineapples and is a major
ingredient in a raw food vegetable drink which includes whole
pineapples. Bromelain can restore macrophage levels. This can also be
found in supplement form.<br />
<br />
A fourth cancer-treating proteolytic enzyme is papain.<br />
<br />
Boosting Your Enzyme Levels Naturally<br />
There are 4 ways to increase your enzyme levels: <br />
Increase your intake of raw, living foods<br />
Eat fewer calories<br />
Chew your food thoroughly<br />
Avoid chewing gum<br />
<br />
The
very best way to get enzymes into your body is by consuming at least 75
percent of your foods raw. For many of you, you'll have to work toward
this goal gradually.<br />
<br />
While all raw foods contain
enzymes, the most powerful enzyme-rich foods are those that are sprouted
(seeds and legumes). Sprouting increases the enzyme content in these
foods tremendously. Besides sprouts, other enzyme-rich foods include:<br />
Papaya, pineapple, mango, kiwi, and grapes<br />
Avocado<br />
Raw honey (the enzymes actually come from the bee's saliva)<br />
Bee pollen<br />
Extra virgin olive oil and coconut oil<br />
<br />
The
best way to bump up your metabolic enzymes is to provide your body with
the raw materials and energy it needs to make them. By eating these
types of foods, you supply your body with the amino acids and the enzyme
co-factors needed to boost your own natural enzyme production.<br />
<br />
Another
way to lower your body's demand for enzymes is to reduce your caloric
intake. Did you know the average person spends 80 percent of his
available energy simply digesting food?<br />
<br />
By reducing
overall consumption, as well as introducing more living foods, you
reduce your need for digestive enzymes, which allows your body to put
more of its energy into producing metabolic enzymes.<br />
<br />
Which
brings us to chewing. Quite apart from the esthetic pleasure of an
unhurried meal, there are important physiological reasons to chew your
food well.<br />
<br />
Chewing stimulates saliva production, and
the more time you spend chewing, the longer your saliva enzymes have to
work in your mouth, lessening the workload of your stomach and small
intestine. Chewing also stimulates a reflex that sends a message to your
pancreas and other digestive organs, "Gear up—we've got incoming!"<br />
<br />
And
don't chew gum. Chewing gum fools your body into believing it is
digesting something, so it pumps out digestive enzymes unnecessarily.
Why waste those precious resources?<br />
<br />
<b>Paw Paw</b><br />
A supplemental extract from the paw paw paw fruit is a rich source of substances known as acetogenins, which were found to drastically reduce the ATP
production of the cells' mitochondria. Acetogenins modulate/reduce the production of cellular energy (ATP),
thus robbing the cancer cells of the energy it needs to survive and
grow.<br />
<br />
<i></i>Some companies have produced products using graviola (a biological
cousin of the paw paw) and market them as similar to--or equal to--paw
paw itself. However, Dr. McLaughlin showed this to be false. He has
written several technical papers detailing the big difference chemically
and structurally between the acetogenins found in graviola and those
found in paw paw. Thus, it is important for anyone
contemplating using the paw paw treatment to be sure that a standardized
extract from the Asimina triloba tree is obtained--not graviola,
since graviola is far less potent due to its chemical structure.<br />
<br />
<b>Poly MVA </b><br />
Poly MVA is a promising nutritional supplement of minerals, vitamins and amino acids
designed to support cellular energy production and assist in boosting immune response and support healing damaged cells.<br />
<br />
It is a patented combination of Palladium (a mineral) bonded with
alpha-lipoic acid (a very powerful antioxidant) and also contains a
combination of vitamins, minerals and amino acids including Vitamins B1, B2 and B12, Formylmethionine, N-Acetyl Cystiene, and trace amounts of Molybdenum, Rhodium, and Ruthenium. <br />
<br />
According to the inventor of Poly MVA, Merrill Garnett, DDS, PHD, cancer results from the failure of cells to mature. This in turn is caused by a problem of energetics in the cell's metabolic processes. This compound assists in correcting nucleic acids in the DNA of genes. It has a negative effect on anaerobic cells (those that produce energy without using oxygen, i.e. cancer cells).<br />
<br />
<div style="background-color: transparent;">
Lipoic Acid Mineral
Complex (the complex inside of Poly-MVA) is a redox molecule (this means
it can accept electrical charge and donate that charge, which makes it
an extremely effective energy-transferring molecule) that facilitates
energy charge transfer at the cellular level. This means it can safely
and effectively protect cells and provide energy to them.<br />
<br />
Many years of
research and clinical studies provide consistent and ongoing evidence
that Poly-MVA can support gene repair (in genes damaged by cancer),
various therapies and degeneration because of its mitochondrial
up-regulation with increased oxygen. Once inside the cell, Poly-MVA
supports normal energy production of ATP via the Krebs cycle and its
oxygen pathways. This interferes with the particular energy metabolism
of the (anaerobic) cancer cell by targeting the mitochondria which
allows for a change in the cell properties.<br />
<br />
Multiple studies have shown Poly-MVA’s effectiveness in many
different cancer cell lines, with no harm occurring in normal cells. The
benefit from the increase in oxygen and ATP is support for normal
cellular function in all other cells. The alpha lipoic acid<a class="pretty-link-keyword" href="http://www.cancertutor.com/recommends/ALA" rel="nofollow" target="_blank" title="Alpha Lipoic Acid"></a>
and minerals are irreversibly bound together, resulting in a molecule
that is both fat and water soluble (so it travels to all parts of the
body) and significantly more effective than any individual ingredient.<br />
<br />
<b>Seeds</b><br />
Various seeds provide anticancer benefits including apricot, apple, black cumin, chia, flax, grape and mustard. </div>
<br />
<b>Quercetin</b><br />
The
red and yellow onions are especially high in Quercetin, a bioflavonoid.
Bioflavonoids are water-soluble compounds present in citrus fruits,
rosehips and other plants. In humans, bio-flavonoids maintain resistance
of capillary walls to permeation and change of pressure, and have
synergistic antioxidant effects with vitamin C.<br />
<br />
Quercetin,
besides inactivating cancer-causing agents, inhibits enzymes that spur
cancer growth. It also has anti-inflammatory, anti-bacterial, anti-viral
and anti-fungal activity.<br />
<br />
Quercetin is a powerful
anticancer substance by several mechanisms. It is cytotoxic (kills
cancer cells) by inhibiting the transport of lactate out of anaerobic
cancer cells. This causes the cancer cell to become more acidic and die
(apoptosis.)<br />
<br />
Cancers generate consume large amounts of
glucose, starving the body. From this glucose they generate lactic acid
which poisons the body. The liver combats this by converting the lactic
acid back into glucose which feeds the tumor again in a kind of
snowballing effect. Quercetin helps prevent the tumor from releasing
lactate in the first place.<br />
<br />
Among other antitumor
effects are: Arrest of cell progression at the G1/S and G2/M interphase,
suppression of glycolysis and ATP production, interference with ion
pump systems, interference with various signal transduction pathways,
and inhibition of DNA polymerase B and I.<br />
<br />
It was also
found that Quercetin blocks androgen (male hormone) receptors and in a
study caused a dramatic reduction in two androgen-regulated tumor
markers, including PSA, the marker for prostate cancer. The author, Dr.
Xing said that it could be “a chemopreventive and/or chemotherapeutic
agent for prostate cancer.”<br />
<br />
<b>Selenium</b><br />
Selenium is a trace element that’s been shown to be a very potent anti-carcinogen and anti-mutagen.<br />
<br />
Selenium is a vital anti-oxidant which protects the immune system by
preventing the formation of free radicals, which can damage the body. Selenium
and Vitamin E act synergistically to aid in the production of antibodies and to
help maintain a healthy heart. This mineral is also needed for pancreatic
function and tissue elasticity.<br />
<br />
Selenium is a proven
cancer-fighter. University of Arizona researcher Larry Clark, M.D.,
conducted a seven-year study involving more than 1,000 older people with
skin cancer. Half of the patients took selenium supplements during the
study, the remaining half took placebos.<br />
<br />
Selenium
supplementation was associated with a reduction in cancer incidence of
42%, and also appeared to reduce the risk of dying from cancer in
treated patients. Interestingly, no drop in the incidence of skin cancer
was observed during the study. However, selenium supplementation did
appear to reduce the risk for several other types of cancer
significantly, including colon cancer, prostate cancer, and lung cancer.<br />
<br />
Selenium
has two main effects. It enhances the activity of the enzyme, PX GSH,
which strengthens system and it neutralizes free radicals which directly
attack the system. Free radicals are submolecular particles which
contribute to the breakdown of living cells, a process known as
oxidation.<br />
<br />
Most of us are familiar with rusting metal.
Rusting is also an oxidation process. Just as exposing metal to moisture
increases the rate at which it rusts, exposure to a range of
environmental toxins and solar radiation increases the rate at which the
cells of human body deteriorate. As a result, our bodies' immune system
functions less efficiently, making us more susceptible to desease.
Immune system impairment has been implicated in a range of malignant
conditions such as cancer. Alone and in combination with other
antioxidants, selenium is essential inclusion in the daily diet.<br />
<br />
Research
has found, that selenium is also effective in prevention and treatment
of a number of conditions. It takes part in the synthesis of a coferment
Q-10, which helps to maintain and repair damagesto the heart muscle. It
helps to prevent necrosis by combining with and neutralizing toxic
heavy metals, which otherwise accumulate in and damage the liver. It is
unique in its success in treating psoriasis and allergies.<br />
<br />
Combination
of selenium and other nutrients have been found to be very effective in
combating certain deseases. With beta-carotene fat metabolism is
improved, reducing the risk of hypertension and thrombocyte
agglutination, both contributing factors in heart attacks. With vitamin E
and beta-carotene, it has been shown to be especially effective in
strengthening the immune system.<br />
<br />
The best source is
seafood as it is fast disappearing from intensively farmed soils. It is
toxic in extremely high doses (2.5-3 g/day); however, normal supplement
levels (200 micro grams/day) are considered perfectly safe. As part of a
cancer treatment diet, 500 micro-grams – 1 mg can be suggested.<br />
<br />
A
potent antioxidant, selenium is an integral part of the body natural
antioxidant glutathione peroxidase system and, at times in partnership
with Vitamin E, protects against cancer and prevents lipid peroxidation.
Selenium is an effective detoxifier of heavy metals, its antioxidant
properties protect against environmental and chemical sensitivities, and
its immune functions enhance the body’s antibacterial and antiviral
defenses. Selenium is also a natural anti-inflammatory agent.<br />
<br />
Perhaps
the most potent anti-disease effects of selenium are its ability to
prevent and treat cancer. Selenium has prevented and reversed
spontaneous, chemically-induced, and transplanted tumors in a wide
variety of animal studies. Large epidemiological studies have confirmed
the activity of selenium in the field of cancer prevention, and several
clinical trials have produced highly encouraging results.<br />
<br />
In
China, a trial of selenium as a means of preventing viral hepatitis B
associated with liver cancer, significantly reduced the incidence of
both these diseases. The addition of very small amounts of selenium to
kitchen salt led to the reduced incidence of several forms of cancer.
Selenium at a dose of several hundred micrograms a day is now being used
as an adjuvant to breast cancer therapy and shows promise as a
treatment for immuno-deficiency diseases.<br />
<br />
Some of the
mechanisms suggested for this anti-cancer activity include changes in
prostaglandin synthesis and selenium’s antioxidant and glutathione
peroxidase properties.<br />
<br />
<b>Sulfur</b><br />
Sulfur is an essential element for all life, and is widely used in biochemical processes. In metabolic reactions, sulfur compounds serve as both fuels and respiratory (oxygen-replacing) materials for simple organisms. Sulfur in organic form is present in the vitamins biotin and thiamine, the latter being named for the Greek word for sulfur. Sulfur is an important part of many enzymes and in antioxidant molecules like glutathione and thioredoxin.<br />
<br />
Organically bonded sulfur is a component of all proteins, such as the amino acids cysteine and methionine. Since sulfur bonds are required for proteins to maintain their shape, and these bonds determine the biological activity of the proteins, we can see why sulfur is critical for health and life itself. There is no doubt that sulfur helps us battle cancer so it’s a good time to become more familiar with this basic element.<br />
<br />
Sulfur is required for the proper structure and biological activity of enzymes. If you don’t have sufficient amounts of sulfur in your body, the enzymes cannot function properly. This can cascade into a number of health problems since, without biologically-active enzymes, your metabolic processes cannot function properly.<br />
<br />
Sulfur enables the transport of oxygen across cell membranes. Because sulfur is directly below oxygen in the periodic table, these elements have similar electron configurations. Sulfur forms many compounds that are analogs of oxygen compounds and it has a unique action on body tissues. It decreases the pressure inside the cell. In removing fluids and toxins, sulfur affects the cell membrane. Sulfur is present in all cells and forms sulfate compounds with sodium, potassium, magnesium, and selenium. Organic sulfur, in addition to eliminating heavy metals, regenerates, repairs and rebuilds all the cells in the body.<br />
<br />
Note: As a supplement, make certain that you purchase <i>organic</i> sulfur, e.g. organic MSM.<br />
<br />
<b>Turmeric (Curcumin)</b><br />
Curcumin
is a potent antioxidant extract from the spice turmeric that has a wide
range of health benefits with specific anti-viral, anti-inflammatory,
anti-cancer and cholesterol-lowering effects.<br />
<br />
Cancer
researchers are developing agents that induce apoptosis (programmed cell
death) as potent anti-cancer drugs. In common with many of the
nutrients in the Cancer Treatment Protocol such as selenium, vitamin A,
green tea and vitamin D3, curcumin induces cancer cell apoptosis.<br />
<br />
In
a wide range of cancer cells, curcumin has been shown to induce cell
shrinkage, chromatin condensation, and DNA fragmentation, and to block
cellular signal transduction. All of these are characteristic of
apoptosis-inducing agents according to an article published in the
journal ‘Nutrition and Cancer’ (USA) (26/1/1996). May be particularly
beneficial for lymphoma.<br />
<br />
The spice turmeric may be
added to rice, soups, salad dips, vegetable ‘smoothie’ drinks … If
possible, take curcumin capsules; suggested dose 2 – 4 g (2,000 – 4,000
mg) / day in divided doses with food.<br />
<br />
<b>Vitamin A</b><br />
Vitamin
A (retinol) is a yellow, fat-soluble solid terpene alcohol obtained
from some carotenoids by conversion in the liver where it is stored.
While carotenoids are widely distributed in such foods as green and
yellow vegetables, retinol is not found in any vegetable sources, but is
concentrated in egg yolks and the livers of many animals.<br />
<br />
Vitamin
A, either from animal sources or synthesized in our own liver, is
essential for growth and protection from various diseases. Vitamin A and
its analogs have shown the ability to help inhibit cancer cell
proliferation and help in returning to normal growth patterns. Its
inhibitory effects are especially potent against leukemia and certain
head and neck cancers.<br />
<br />
Beta-carotene is the most potent
precursor to vitamin A, but its conversion to vitamin A in the body is
limited by a feedback system. Beta-carotene is also an important
antioxidant in its own right.<br />
<br />
Vitamin A and related
carotenoid compounds have a sterling role in cancer prevention and are
of crucial importance to health, in their capacities as potent
antioxidants and immune modulators. Despite this, there hasn’t been the
massive public awareness, publicity and sex appeal that has surrounded
other nutrients such as Vitamin C. Advice abounds about eating your
carrots (to see better in the dark) or your greens (for antioxidant and
cancer protection).<br />
<br />
Vitamin A deficiencies are
widespread throughout many parts of the developing world, and some
50,000 people go blind each year through lack of Vitamin A.<br />
<br />
Good food sources: watercress, spinach, broccoli, orange/yellow vegetables.<br />
<br />
<i>Excellent</i> food sources: Cod liver oil, carrots, raw butter. <br />
<br />
In
fact, while Vitamin A in excessive levels is toxic, most of us should
be more concerned about obtaining as much of Vitamin A and carotene
anti-oxidant activity in our diet. The medical research community and
the pharmaceutical industry have done extensive clinical research with
Vitamin A and carotene-derived substances, as evidenced by the
publication record in numerous scholarly journals, resulting in numerous
diverse health care products, ranging from acne medication (Retin A) to
anti-cancer compounds.<br />
<br />
Fat-soluble Vitamin A compounds
include retinol, retinal and retinoic acid. This vitamin group is vital
to eye and retina function (whence its name retinol is derived),
protects the mucous membranes of the mouth, nose, throat and lungs from
damage, and reduces risk of infection (immune enhancer) and cancer. Low
Vitamin A levels are correlated with increased incidence of several
cancers, most notably those of the lung, larynx, esophagus, mouth,
stomach, colon, prostate and cervix. Vitamin A is found in animal and
fish liver, eggs, milk and butter; levels above 20,000 IU per day may be
toxic.<br />
<br />
Carotenoids such as beta carotene, sometimes
called pro-vitamin A, are water-soluble precursors which are made into
Vitamin A by the body. While you can overdose on fat-soluble Vitamin A,
large doses of water-soluble beta carotene, found in carrots, broccoli,
spinach, cabbage, orange and yellow fruits, are non-toxic and constitute
an extremely potent source of antioxidant activity.<br />
<br />
A
considerable wealth of research data has been accumulated regarding the
efficacy of various Vitamin A/Carotene compounds in prevention,
treatment and adjuvant treatment of cancers (combined with chemotherapy
and/or radiotherapy).<br />
<br />
Studies demonstrate that Vitamin A
and carotenoids are of considerable importance to the prevention and
treatment of many diverse cancers in a variety of ways: attack and
destroy cancer cells; prevent the appearance or proliferation of tumors,
and actually reverse precancerous lesions.<br />
<br />
The
mechanisms of this anti-cancer activity, still being researched, are
attributed to the anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties of
Vitamin A and carotenoids. In addition to the above anti-cancer
properties of Vitamin A and carotene lies their potential in
potentiating and mitigating against some of the more toxic effects of
radiotherapy and chemotherapy.<br />
<br />
Vitamin A has many
beneficial properties: it induces cell differentiation, stimulates
immunity, is antiviral, is an antioxidant, and is needed for the
formation of bone, protein and growth hormone. A daily dose of 5,000 –
10,000 IU is sufficient for the maintenance of epithelial tissue and
eyesight.<br />
<br />
Most people with cancer are deficient in
Vitamin A. There exists a direct relationship between Vitamin A levels
and cancer. Vitamin A protects the epithelial tissues and encourages
cell differentiation (maturity). For example, Vitamin A cures and
prevents leukoplakia, a precancerous condition in the mouth. Many, if
not most, cancers arise in the epithelial areas (adenocarcinoma.)<br />
<br />
Vitamin
A works with Vitamin D, Vitamin C and Vitamin E to synergize their
protective effects. In one study it was found that this combination
could correct cellular abnormalities in the colon that would eventually
progress to cancer.<br />
<br />
Vitamin A and Vitamin D work
together to stimulate the immune cells (macrophages and T cells) to
protect us from internal and external pathogens. These cells contain
protein receptors (VDR, RXR) that trigger binding protein factors that
stimulate our immune cells and protect us diseases such as cancer. <br />
<br />
It
is also known that in laboratory animals deficient in Vitamin A, cancer
is easily started but animals high in Vitamin A are nearly impossible
to induce cancer in. The protective effect of Vitamin A is so strong
that researchers found that Norwegian sailors who have smoked since
childhood, had a very low incidence to lung cancer. The reason was
traced to the consumption of fish livers, high in Vitamin A and Vitamin
D.<br />
<br />
Dutch researchers found that Vitamin A could not
only slow the growth of a tumor but in some cases cause it to become
benign. Its effect is most powerful on epithelial derived tumors
(especially of the head and neck) leukemia and transitional cell tumors.
Vitamin A analogues have been used successfully in mouth cancer,
leukemia, and pancreatic cancer.<br />
<br />
Large doses are
required to achieve a potent anticancer effect, which may be limited by
toxicity. Then it was observed that infants who received large doses of
Vitamin A in breast milk did not suffer toxic effects. The reason is
apparently that when Vitamin A is emulsified (as it is in milk), it is
absorbed into the lymphatic system without going through the liver.
Based upon this Mucos corporation (makers of Wobenzyme N) arrived at the
following dosages of emulsified Vitamin A:<br />
-- 100,000 to 300,000 units per day is a potent immune stimulator<br />
-- 500,000 to 1,000,000 units per day has powerful antitumor effects<br />
<br />
Dosages
may be given in divided doses and worked up over time. You can also
alternate with 2 weeks on and 1 week off. Blurred vision and a soapy
feeling in the mouth are signs of too much Vitamin A.<br />
<br />
Vitamin
A is also critical to the immune system and is an immune system
stimulant. Its stimulating effects are not simply due to a reversal of a
deficiency state. Vitamin A prevents immune suppression from adrenal
hormones, severe burns or surgery.<br />
<br />
<span style="color: red;">Cautions</span><br />
Do
not use very high doses of Vitamin A without a physician’s supervision!
Signs of toxicity include headache, dizziness, fatigue, emotional
instability, blurred vision, muscle and joint pain, chapped lips and dry
skin. Elevated liver enzymes are another indication of possible
toxicity.<br />
<br />
Vitamin E can help to counteract any toxic effects of Vitamin A and should always be taken with it.<br />
<br />
Pregnant women and those likely to become pregnant should never take Vitamin A as too much can cause birth defects.<br />
<br />
Thyroid cancer patients or those with severe thyroid deficiency should also avoid this product.<br />
<br />
<b>Vitamin C</b> (Vitamin C &amp; Bioflavonoids)<br />
Bioflavonoids
are powerful antioxidants found in fruit and vegetables that work
synergistically with vitamin C. Flavonoids can also attach themselves to
proteins, modulating the action of enzymes, including the kinase
enzymes necessary for cell proliferation.<br />
<br />
In this way
flavonoids are a very useful compliment to cancer therapy. When high
doses of flavonoids are take, all cell proliferation is inhibited; but
this does not harm normal cells which can simply ‘rest’ – however,
cancer cells cannot survive in the resting state.<br />
<br />
Flavonoids
also lower blood sugar levels, can restrict angiogenesis, help to keep
nitric oxide within a healthy range, and raise the body’s level of the
endogenous antioxidant glutathione.<br />
<br />
Based on the
research evidence, Vitamin C should by now have achieved medical
respectability both in the prevention and treatment of cancer. Hundreds
of research studies published during the past decade alone attest to the
monumental research effort mobilized to document the role of Vitamin C
in Cancer prevention and treatment.<br />
<br />
Numerous books each
replete with hundreds of references, have been published over the
years, documenting the vital role played by Vitamin C in every body
system function. For Vitamin C is a potent antioxidant, immune
modulator, integral to countless metabolic, endocrine and neurological
functions, and an absolute requirement for the synthesis of collagen,
vital for skin, bone, muscle and connective tissue.<br />
<br />
Vitamin C’s anti-cancer properties are brought about by a number of modalities of this versatile nutrient:<br />
Scavenges cancer-causing free radicals such as hydrogen peroxide to prevent lipid peroxidation and destruction of cells;<br />
Neutralizes carcinogenic chemicals such as nitrosamine and nitrites;<br />
Regenerates active vitamin E (another potent antioxidant) in lipid membranes;<br />
Enhancement of lymphocyte function and rapid mobilization of phagocytes;<br />
Potent anti-viral and anti-bacterial activity;<br />
Enhancement of IgA, IgG and IgM antibody levels;<br />
Modulation of interferon synthesis;<br />
Increases synthesis of prostaglandin PGE1 (anti-inflammatory); inhibits PGE2 (inflammatory);<br />
<br />
Vitamin C (preferably with bioflavanoids) : 2 – 20 g / day, in divided doses, with meals.<br />
<br />
<b>Vitamin D (</b>Cholecalciferol)<br />
Vitamin
D is a very important vitamin that has many health benefits. However,
there is a major Vitamin D deficiency due to our lack of exposure to the
sunlight.<br />
<br />
Vitamin D appears to be more closely related
to a hormone than a vitamin because of the many cellular functions it
performs. Among its actions is the regulation of cellular proliferation
and differentiation.<br />
<br />
Vitamin D works synergistically
with Vitamin A to control cancer by inducing certain cancer cells to
differentiate into normal cells and to stop multiplying uncontrollably.
This effect is so pronounced that drug companies are working on
patentable analogs for cancer therapy.<br />
<br />
Among the
cancers that Vitamin D has been shown to be effective against are
colorectal, breast, prostate, ovarian, and several kinds of leukemia and
lymphoma.<br />
<br />
Vitamin D and its metabolites are currently
being studied by researchers worldwide for cancer prevention and
treatment. The anticancer mechanisms of Vitamin D are different from the
antioxidant and antimutagenic effects of other nutrients that may
prevent cancer.<br />
<br />
Vitamin D induces certain types of
cancer cells to differentiate into normal cells. What does cell
“differentiation” mean? Normal cells go through cell cycle growth
processes that enable them to mature into functional cells
(differentiate), and then naturally die (undergo apoptosis) after so
many cell divisions have occurred. Cancer cells, on the other hand,
often fail to differentiate, which means they divide rapidly without
turning into the kind of specialized cells needed to support the body.
Instead of differentiating into normal functioning cells, cancer cells
divide forever until they overwhelm the host with nonfunctional cancer
cells.<br />
<br />
Vitamin D induces cells to differentiate
throughout the body, but its intake must be limited because of its
potential toxicity. Too much vitamin D3 can lead to hypercalcemia (too
much calcium in the blood), which can cause sudden death, or can induce
calcification to accelerate the aging process. Calcification causes
cells to “clog up” and stop functioning. The safest and simplest calcium
channelblocking method is to make sure you have plenty of magnesium in
your bloodstream to inhibit excess calcium infiltration into your cells.
For example, 500mg of magnesium citrate.<br />
<br />
Food sources : Cod liver oil, fish (wild salmon, sardines, mackerel), raw dairy products, egg yolk; also: made by the body when exposed to sunlight.<br />
<br />
A standard dose for a healthy person would be around 300 IU of vitamin D3 daily.<br />
<br />
1,000 IU for up to several months should present no problems for most people.<br />
<br />
For
cancer patients, it would be possible to raise this to 3,000 to 4,000
IU of vitamin D3 a day. However, when taking more than 1300 IU of
vitamin D3 daily, periodic blood tests should be done to make sure too
much calcium is not being absorbed and that kidney function is not being
affected. Or, take it with vitamin K2 to prevent calcium from remaining
in the arteries.<br />
<br />
Vitamin D3 is most effectively utilized when taken in divided doses with fat-containing, low fiber meals.<br />
<br />
<i>Note: </i>Many studies on humans have shown vitamin D is instrumental in reducing the risk of colon and breast cancer and improving the survival rates of lung cancer. The precise mechanism is not known, but most researchers in recent years have become increasingly convinced that few of us get enough vitamin D through sunlight or diet. <br />
<br />
<span style="color: red;">Cautions</span><br />
Anyone
taking more than 1500 IU’s per day should have periodic blood tests
performed to be sure that not too much calcium is being absorbed, and
that kidney and liver function is not adversely affected. It is
recommended to take a magnesium supplement to counter any excessive
calcium absorption. Underlying kidney disease is a contraindication.
High doses should be taken under the supervision of a physician.<br />
<br />
<b>Vitamin B17 (Laetrile) and Nitrilosides</b><br />
Nitriloside
is a general term for anti-cancer compounds found in many plants,
including apricot kernels, apple seeds, grape seeds, grasses, and other
foods. For example, amygdalin is a specific nitriloside found especially
in apricot kernels, and the aforementioned foods.<br />
<br />
Normal
body cells convert nitrilosides into food (Vitamin B17) via the enzyme
rhodanese. However, cancer cells via the enzyme beta-glucosidase convert
the nitrilosides into chemicals (benzaldehyde, hydrogen cyanide) that
kill the cancer cells while it only nourishes the normal cells! This is a
target-specific reaction. It does not adversely affect normal cells.<br />
<br />
Laetrile
is the trade name for laevo-mandelonitrile-beta-glucuronoside, a
substance synthesized by Ernst T. Krebs, Jr., and registered with the
U.S. Patent Office for the treatment of "disorders of intestinal
fermentation." This compound is chemically related to amygdalin, a
substance found naturally in the pits of apricots and various other
fruits. Most proponents of Laetrile for the treatment of cancer use the
terms "Laetrile" and amygdalin interchangeably.<br />
<br />
Apricot
Kernels are the richest source of Vitamin B17 (Laetrile). Apricot
kernels are known to prevent and cure cancer, even though the medical
establishment has worked night and day and even lied to suppress it.<br />
<br />
Vitamin
B17 is found in most all fruit seeds such as the apple, peach, cherry,
orange, nectarine and especially apricot. It is found in some beans and
many grasses such as wheat grass.<br />
<br />
The hard wooden pit
in the middle of the peach is not supposed to be thrown away. In fact,
the wooden shell is strong armor protecting one of the most important
foods known to man, the seed. It is one of the main courses of food in
cultures such as the Navajo Indians, the Hunzas the Abkhasians and many
more. Did you know that within these tribes there has never been a
reported case of cancer? (And there are doctors and scientists from the
U.S. living within these tribes right now studying this phenomena)<br />
<br />
We
don't need to make the seed a main course but we do need the equivalent
of about seven apricots seeds per day to nearly guarantee a cancer free
life. Other foods that contain vitamin B-17 are: bitter almonds,
millet, wheat grass, lima beans and more. (The bitter almond tree was
banned from the U.S. in 1995. The kernel or seed contains the highest
amounts of vitamin B17).<br />
<br />
<i>Note 1: </i>Laetrile will
not work without vitamin C to heal and zinc to carry the laetrile to the
cells. For more details, refer to the Vitamin B17 Laetrile Diet
Protocol, designed by Dr. Philip E. Binzel Jr., and documented in his
book, Alive and Well.<br />
<br />
<i>Note 2:</i> Although this
protocol is very effective at getting rid of cancer cells, this protocol
does not contain the super-nutrients which deal with reversing the
damage to the non-cancerous cells due to cancer (e.g. lactic acid),
chemotherapy, radiation, etc. So, use this protocol along with a major
protocol (e.g. Cellect-Budwig, Cesium Chloride). Refer to the Cancer
Tutor website for more details.<br />
<a href="http://www.cancertutor.com/" target="_blank">http://www.cancertutor.com/</a><br />
<br />
<i>Note 3:</i>
Ernst Krebs was the world's leading authority on the relationship
between cancer and nitrilosides, and the inventor of laetrile.<br />
<br />
<i>Note 4: </i>
Nitrilosides are comprised of molecules made of sugar, hydrogen
cyanide, a benzene ring or an acetone. These factors are collectively
known as Beta-cyanogenetic glycosides. Though the intact molecule is for
all practical purposes completely non-toxic, nitrilosides can be
hydrolyzed, by an enzyme present in our bodies called beta-glycosidase,
to a sugar, free hydrogen cyanide, benzaldehyde or acetone. Because of
our cultural antipathy to cyanide, western food technology has made
every conceivable effort through processing, hybridizing, distilling,
etc., to remove every trace of derivable cyanide from foods for man and
animals. Although it is literally true to say that nitrilosides contain
cyanide, a deadly poison, it is also true to say that table salt, sodium
chloride, contains the deadly poison, chlorine. Under normal
conditions, the chlorine in salt and the cyanide in nitrilosides is
tightly bound and in no danger of suddenly "leaking out".<br />
<br />
Chewing
of cyanogenic foods usually frees or hydrolizes much cyanide by mixing
the resident nitriloside with the splitting enzyme b-glucosidase. That
is why cooking the undisturbed plant tissue is important (neutralizing
the splitting enzyme). By stabilizing the nitriloside in this way the
cyanide is released more selectively at the sites of high b-glucosidase
production, i.e., cancer cells and concentrations of bacterial
infestation.<br />
<br />
Note 5: The reason laetrile therapy takes so long to work, in spite of
the marvelous design of the laetrile molecule, is because if the
laetrile molecule happens to chemically react with the enzyme of a
non-cancerous cell (i.e. rhodanese), before it reacts with the enzyme of
a cancerous cell (beta-glucosidase), the rhodanese will break apart the
laetrile molecule in such a way that it can no longer kill a cancer
cell. Thus you have to take enough laetrile molecules, over a long
enough time, that enough laetrile molecules hit the cancer cells first.<br />
<br />
<i>Note 6: </i>Nitrilosides
interact with various drugs. For example, nitrilosides may cause
palpitations/slow pulse when used with antiarrhythmic drugs; and,
hypotension with antihypertensives drugs. Nitrilosides also interact
with various supplements and herbs. For example, nitrilosides may cause
severe cyanide poisoning when used in conjunction with megadoses of
Vitamin C (4800 mg). Vitamin C is known to increase conversion of
amygdalin to cyanide in vitro and reduce body stores of cysteine, which
is used to detoxify cyanide.<br />
<br />
Therefore, it is very wise
to always consult with your physician and work with a qualified
healthcare practitioner, who is familiar with Vitamin B17.<br />
<br />
<b>Wheatgrass (Chlorophyll)</b><br />
A diet containing a lot of wheat grass juice has been used by many people to cure cancer. One woman’s story is told in the book <i>How I Conquered Cancer Naturally</i>
by Arnold Hunsberger. She cured breast cancer by drinking 2 ounces of
wheat grass juice one or more times a day. She created the juice by
running wheat grass through a juicer. She grew the wheat grass herself.<br />
<br />
The
number of ways that wheatgrass deals with cancer is incredible. First
of all it contains chlorophyll, which has almost the same molecular
structure as hemoglobin. Chlorophyll increases hemoglobin production,
meaning more oxygen gets to the cancer.<br />
<br />
Selenium and
laetrile are also in wheatgrass, both are anticancer. Chlorophyll and
selenium also help build the immune system. Furthermore, wheatgrass is
one of the most alkaline foods known to mankind. And the list goes on.<br />
<br />
Wheatgrass
contains at least 13 vitamins (several are antioxidants), including
B12, many minerals and trace elements, including selenium, and all 20
amino acids. It also contains the hormone abscisic acid (also called:
dormin, see below), the antioxidant enzyme SOD (Superoxide Dismutase,
see below) and over 30 other enzymes, the antioxidant enzyme cytochrome
oxidase (see below), laetrile, and a whole lot of other nutrients.<br />
<br />
SOD
converts one of the most dangerous free radicals: Reactive Oxygen
Species (ROS), into a hydrogen peroxide molecule (which has an extra
oxygen molecule to kill cancer cells) and an oxygen molecule.<br />
<br />
Now let’s talk about cytochrome oxidase.<br />
In
1938, the great cancer scientist and researcher Paul Gerhardt Seeger,
M.D., revealed that the true cause of the cancerous degeneration of a
cell results from the destruction of a specific respiratory enzyme,
cytochrome oxidase. In other words, cancer in the cell is caused by
disturbance of oxygen utilization, or cell respiration.<br />
<br />
But it may be that chlorophyll is the best part of wheatgrass.<br />
In
a study reported in the journal Mutation Research comparing the
anticancer effect of chlorophyll to beta-carotene, and vitamins A, C and
E, chlorophyll was proven to be a more effective antimutagen than any
of them.<br />
<br />
Chlorophyll is so good at dealing with cancer because of the oxygen availability it provides.<br />
Both
chlorophyll (as in wheatgrass juice) and hemoglobin (red blood cells)
are molecularly similar. The only actual difference is that the central
element in chlorophyll is magnesium and in hemoglobin it is iron.
Chlorophyll has the ability to break down poisonous carbon dioxide and
release free oxygen.<br />
<br />
One key question about wheatgrass
is how long to wait after cutting it before you consume it? Most people,
taking their cue from Ann Wigmore, say to take it immediately after
cutting and juicing. However, the hormone abscisic acid (ABA) is 40
times more potent 4 hours after cutting the wheatgrass than it is at the
time of cutting. So the question boils down to this: How important is
ABA to treating cancer compared to the other anticancer substances in
wheatgrass?<br />
<br />
Before her death, Dr. Virginia
Livingston-Wheeler had a clinic that cured cancer patients. Her vaccine
was based on abscisic acid. This is a quote about her clinic.<br />
<br />
<i>“Abscisic
acid is a supplement you will not find in a health food store. Based on
her research, Dr. Livingston-Wheeler determined that abscisic acid
neutralizes the effect of chorionic gonadotropin, the hormone that
protects the fetus from being rejected, and she classed it as her prime
supplement in treating cancer. Livingston-Wheeler discovered that cancer
cells (or the microbes associated with them) produce a substance very
similar to chorionic gonadotropin. Abscisic acid is a close relative of
Vitamin A. In her book, The Conquest of Cancer; Livingston-Wheeler
describes how you can make abscisic acid.”</i><br />
<br />
So what
do you do, eat it immediately or 4 hours after you cut it? Perhaps both.
Perhaps when you cut your wheatgrass and juice it, you drink most of it
immediately and some 4 hours later you drink the rest of it.<br />
<br />
This
is important because in some cases wheatgrass juice therapy did not
work as promised. This may be because the patient drank a lot of tap
water with chlorine in it or it may be because abscisic acid is more
important than thought or for some other reason. So, by splitting up the
wheatgrass juice into two sessions, you get the best of both worlds.<br />
<br />
The
Wheatgrass Diet [of Ann Wigmore] excludes all meat, dairy products and
cooked foods and emphasizes “live foods” such as uncooked sprouts, raw
vegetables and fruits, nuts and seeds. The Wheatgrass Diet was developed
by Boston resident Ann Wigmore who established the Hippocrates Health
Institute which later was renamed the Ann Wigmore Institute (AWI).”<br />
<br />
Researchers discovered that the cancer-treating active ingredient in the wheat grass juice is <span style="color: #38761d;">abscisic acid (ABA)</span>.
ABA is a plant growth hormone that affects embryo development, seed and
bud dormancy, water relations, tolerance of a variety of environmental
stresses, and senescence. Its name comes from "absciscion", the process
by which plants shed their parts (buds, petals, leaves).<br />
<br />
ABA
is a naturally occurring compound in plants. It is synthesized
primarily in the leaves. The production of ABA is accentuated by
stresses such as water loss and freezing temperatures. It is believed
that biosynthesis occurs indirectly through the production of
carotenoids. Carotenoids are pigments produced by the chloroplast. ABA
is capable of moving both up and down the stem.<br />
<br />
Among
other things, ABA induces gene changes in response to wounding which may
explain an apparent role in pathogen defense. In addition, it is a
growth inhibitor that causes seeds to remain dormant. It may be these
factors that contribute to its affect on cancer tumor cells. Most
likely, its effect on plants is not the same as its effect on cancer
cells.<br />
<br />
<b>Other Supplements</b><br />
There are many
other supplements that can help with cancer including: aloe vera (whole
plant), cayenne, colloidal silver, Colostrum, and mushrooms (Cordyceps,
Maitake, Shiitake).<br />
<br />
<b>Are Supplements The Answer for Cancer?</b><br />
So, are supplements the answer for cancer? Of course not! But they
are an important piece of sound, plant-based nutritional program, that accomplishes the following:<br />
<ul>
<li>Builds your immune system. Your immune system is your body's prime defense against cancer.</li>
<li>Detoxes your liver and cleans your blood, making them hostile to the presence of cancer.</li>
<li>Alkalize your body's internal terrain. Cancer thrives in an acidic environment.</li>
<li>Maximize whole food and raw juicing nutritional levels</li>
<li>Include a full spectrum antioxidant that contains
known anti-carcinogens such as green tea, alpha lipoic acid, selenium,
lycopene, and curcumin. They all work synergistically with red raspberry
ellagitannins – making them that much more effective.</li>
</ul>
<b>Other Compounds That Are Parts of Cancer Treatment Protocols:</b><br />
The following are some of the well-known compounds that have been used succesfully to treat many forms of cancer:<br />
<ul>
<li>Cesium Chloride</li>
<li>DMSO (Dimethyl Sulfoxide)</li>
<li>Low Dose Naltrexone (LDN)</li>
<li> Hydrogen Peroxide (<span style="color: black; font-family: Tahoma; font-size: 12pt;">H</span><span style="color: black; font-family: Tahoma; font-size: 8pt; mso-text-raise: -25%; position: relative; top: .37em;">2</span><span style="color: black; font-family: Tahoma; font-size: 12pt;">O</span><span style="color: black; font-family: Tahoma; font-size: 8pt; mso-text-raise: -25%; position: relative; top: .37em;">2</span>) </li>
</ul>
<i>Note: </i>Refer to the <a href="http://www.cancertutor.com/" target="_blank">Cancer Tutor website</a> for more details about these treatment protocols.<br />
<a href="http://www.cancertutor.com/" target="_blank">http://www.cancertutor.com/</a><br />
<br />
<b>Other Cancer Supplements: Detoxifiers, Enzymes, Antioxidants</b><br />
<a href="http://www.cancerfightingstrategies.com/cancer-killers.html#sthash.sVfx9Tmf.dpbs" target="_blank">http://www.cancerfightingstrategies.com/cancer-killers.html#sthash.sVfx9Tmf.dpbs</a><br />
<a href="http://www.cancerfightingstrategies.com/antioxidants-for-cancer.html#sthash.OqAvZdt3.dpbs" target="_blank">http://www.cancerfightingstrategies.com/antioxidants-for-cancer.html#sthash.OqAvZdt3.dpbs</a><br />
<a href="http://www.cancerfightingstrategies.com/enzymes-for-cancer.html#sthash.ihoyvTzb.dpbs" target="_blank">http://www.cancerfightingstrategies.com/enzymes-for-cancer.html#sthash.ihoyvTzb.dpbs </a><br />
<a href="http://www.cancerfightingstrategies.com/chemicals-and-cancer.html#sthash.A02Mc4Iw.dpbs" target="_blank">http://www.cancerfightingstrategies.com/chemicals-and-cancer.html#sthash.A02Mc4Iw.dpbs</a><br />
<br />
<b>Supplements for Specific Cancers</b><br />
<a href="http://www.cancerfightingstrategies.com/cancer-fighting-strategies-review.html#protocols" target="_blank">http://www.cancerfightingstrategies.com/cancer-fighting-strategies-review.html#protocols </a><br />
<br />
<b>Website References</b><br />
<a href="http://www.cancertutor.com/" target="_blank">http://www.cancertutor.com/</a><br />
<a href="http://www.dr-gonzalez.com/" target="_blank">http://www.dr-gonzalez.com/</a> <br />
<a href="http://www.healingcancernaturally.com/" target="_blank">http://www.healingcancernaturally.com/</a><br />
<br />
<a href="http://cancercompassalternateroute.com/" target="_blank">http://cancercompassalternateroute.com/ </a><br />
<a href="http://www.cancerfightingstrategies.com/" target="_blank">http://www.cancerfightingstrategies.com/</a><br />
<a href="http://healyourselfathome.com/" target="_blank">http://healyourselfathome.com/</a> <br />
<a href="http://www.internetwks.com/" target="_blank">http://www.internetwks.com/</a> <br />
<a href="http://www.lifeextension.com/" target="_blank">http://www.lifeextension.com/</a> <br />
<a href="http://www.medindia.net/alternativemedicine/" target="_blank">http://www.medindia.net/</a><br />
<a href="http://www.naturopath4you.com/" target="_blank">http://www.naturopath4you.com/</a> <br />
<a href="http://www.new-cancer-treatments.org/" target="_blank">http://www.new-cancer-treatments.org/</a><br />
<a href="http://www.organiclifestylemagazine.com/" target="_blank">http://www.organiclifestylemagazine.com/</a><br />
<a href="http://peoplebeatingcancer.org/" target="_blank">http://peoplebeatingcancer.org/</a><br />
<a href="https://www.sciencebasedmedicine.org/" target="_blank">https://www.sciencebasedmedicine.org/</a><br />
<a href="http://www.webmd.com/" target="_blank">http://www.webmd.com/ </a><br />
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DeWayne McCulley (The Diabetes Engineer)http://www.blogger.com/profile/08618623939330889538noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1952358826110019892.post-69358151154306736732015-04-11T00:55:00.000-07:002015-09-05T09:43:40.612-07:00Top 10 Foods That Trigger Cancer<div style="text-align: justify;">
There many common food and drugs that
can increase your cancer risk. Here is a list of the top 10+ foods/drugs that
can increase your risk of developing cancer:<br />
<br />
<i>Note: </i>No
single food or group of foods can cause cancer. Instead it's a combination of several factors, including eating toxic
foods, high stress, hormone imbalances, weak immunity and age. </div>
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<b>1. Artificial sweeteners. </b>Most
people use artificial sweeteners to either lose weight or because they
are diabetic and must avoid sugar. The main problem in all this is that
there are numerous studies that show people who consume artificial
sweeteners on a regular basis, such as in sodas, or coffee sweeteners,
actually gain weight. It also does little or nothing to help those with
diabetes.<br />
<br />
In fact, artificial sweeteners actually make
it even more difficult to control their blood sugar levels and worsen
conditions that are related to diabetes such as cataracts and gastro
paresis. Sometimes aspartame has been found to cause convulsions, which
some people will mistake for an insulin reaction.<br />
<br />
Not
to mention that artificial sweeteners inhibit your body’s ability to
monitor its daily calorie consumption and make the body crave even more
sweets. Well, we’ve already discussed how refined sugars can cause
cancer.<br />
<br />
There is mounting evidence that the chemicals
that make up these sweeteners, especially aspartame, break down in the
body into a deadly toxin called DKP. When your stomach processes this
chemical, it in turn produces chemicals that can cause cancer,
especially brain tumors.</div>
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<br />
<b>2. Canned goods</b>: Most cans are lined with a product called
bisphenol-A (BPA), which has been shown to genetically alter the brain
cells of rats. Many plastic goods, thermal paper, water lines, and many
dental composites also contain BPA. </div>
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<b>3. Diet foods, beverages. </b>If
you see buzz words like “diet”, “low-fat”, “fat-free”, or ‘sugar-free”
then those missing items are likely to be replaced with chemicals. Diet
foods are loaded with artificial sweeteners, artificial colors and
flavors, and more. One artificial sweetener, Saccharin, was determined
to cause cancer in lab rats, as the National Cancer Institute points
out. As for food dyes and coloring, “The three most widely used dyes,
Red 40, Yellow 5, and Yellow 6, are contaminated with known carcinogens,
says CSPI. Another dye, Red 3, has been acknowledged for years by the
Food and Drug Administration to be a carcinogen, yet is still in the
food supply.” Choosing the regular version of these foods in moderation
is a better option than the diet conterparts.<br />
<b><br /></b></div>
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Even
worse than conventional sugar-sweetened soda pop, is "diet" soda
pop and various other diet beverages and foods. A recent scientific
review issued by the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) of more than
20 separate research studies found that aspartame, one of the most
common artificial sweeteners, causes a range of illnesses including
birth defects and cancer. Sucralose (Splenda), saccharin and various
other artificial sweeteners have also been linked to causing cancer. <br />
(<a href="http://www.dailymail.co.uk/" target="_blank">http://www.dailymail.co.uk</a>)</div>
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<b>4. Farmed salmon.</b> Farmed salmon
is another high-risk cancer food, according to Dr. David Carpenter,
Director of the Institute for Health and the Environment at the
University of Albany. According to his assessment, farmed salmon not
only lacks vitamin D, but it is often contaminated with carcinogenic
chemicals, PCBs (polychlorinated biphenyls), flame retardants,
pesticides, and antibiotics. <br />
(<a href="http://www.albany.edu/ihe/salmonstudy/pressrelease.html" target="_blank">http://www.albany.edu/ihe/salmonstudy/pressrelease.html</a>)</div>
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<b>5. Fast Foods esp. Kentucky Fried Chicken. </b>All
fast foods are loaded with chemicals and carcinogens, including the
antibiotics, growth hormones and other chemicals that they feed to the
chickens used by fast food places such as KFC and Popyeyes.</div>
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<b>6. Genetically-modified organisms (GMOs).</b>
With no testing done by the FDA to ensure safety, GMOs (genetically
modified organisms) have made their way into the majority of our foods.
These GMO foods have been modified to withstand heavy doses of a
pesticide called glyphosate OR are engineered to contain a toxin that
kills bugs. Not enough independent studies have been done to prove
safety or danger, but independent testing has shown to cause rapid tumor
growth in lab rats. Currently GMOs do not have to be disclosed on food
labels in the US. In addition, Glyphosate, which is the most common
pesticide sprayed on GM crops and an additional 200 crops, has been
linked to Non-Hodgkin’s Lymphoma, birth defects, intestinal discomfort,
among other things. The only way to avoid GMOs and pesticides is to
choose foods that are certified organic.</div>
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<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: justify;">
To
avoid GMOs, don't eat foods made from conventional corn, soybeans, and
canola. Use certified organic, certified non-GMO verified, and
locally-grown foods that are produced naturally without biotechnology.</div>
<div style="text-align: justify;">
(<a href="http://www.naturalnews.com/037249_GMO_study_cancer_tumors_organ_damage.html" target="_blank">http://www.naturalnews.com/037249_GMO_study_cancer_tumors_organ_damage.html</a>) </div>
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<b>7. French Fries/Potato Chips.</b>
These good-tasting snack foods are loaded with carcinogens, food dyes,
synthetic salt, and hydrogenated oils just to name a few. These fast
food staples are fried in hydrogenated vegetable oil and then heavily
salted. The high salt content increases the risk of high blood pressure
as well as other health problems. In addition, foods heated above a
certain temperature have high levels of acrylamide. According to the
National Cancer Institute, acrylamide is found in cigarette smoke and
industrial building materials, as well some foods. Both french fries and
potato chips were found to have higher levels of this chemical that
studies have shown increase the risk of cancer. Potatoes are also part
of the Environmental Working Group’s “Dirty Dozen” meaning they have
some of the most pesticide residue of all the fruits and vegetables.</div>
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<br />
<b>8. Fruits such as apples, grapes, and other 'dirty' fruits.</b>
Many people think they are eating healthy when they buy apples, grapes,
or strawberries from the store. But unless these fruits are organic or
verified to be pesticide-free, they could be a major cancer risk. The
Environmental Working Group (EWG) found that up to 98 percent of all
conventional produce, and particularly the type found on its "dirty"
fruits list, is contaminated with cancer-causing pesticides.(<a href="http://www.ewg.org/foodnews/list/" target="_blank">http://www.ewg.org/foodnews/list/</a>)</div>
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<b>9. Hydrogenated oils.</b> They are
commonly used to preserve processed foods and keep them shelf-stable.
But hydrogenated oils alter the structure and flexibility of cell
membranes throughout the body, which can lead to a host of debilitating
diseases such as cancer. Some manufacturers are phasing out the use of
hydrogenated oils and replacing them with palm oil and other safer
alternatives, but trans fats are still widely used in processed foods. <br />
(<a href="http://www.naturalnews.com/010095_hydrogenated_oils_unhealthy.html" target="_blank">http://www.naturalnews.com/010095_hydrogenated_oils_unhealthy.html</a>)</div>
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<br />
<b>10. Microwave popcorn.</b>
There is more than just kernels in most microwave popcorn. It contains
PFOA (perfluorooctanoic acid) which is a likely carcinogen. Dr. Andrew
Weil sets the record straight about microwave popcorn, explaining
artificial butter contains another dangerous chemical that can damage
the lungs when inhaled. In fact, a couple of years ago a Colorado court
awarded a man a $7.2 million settlement for “popcorn lung” which is a
lung condition from inhaling too much microwave popcorn. To reduce your
risk of exposure to these chemicals, air pop your popcorn and add your
own flavoring instead.</div>
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In
addition, those bags of microwave popcorn are lined with chemicals that
are linked to causing not only infertility but also liver, testicular,
and pancreatic cancers. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
recognizes the perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA) in microwave popcorn bag
linings as "likely" carcinogenic, and several independent studies have
linked the chemical to causing tumors. Similarly, the diacetyl chemical
used in the popcorn itself is linked to causing both lung damage and
cancer. </div>
<div style="text-align: justify;">
(<a href="http://www.drweil.com/drw/u/QAA400701/Microwave-Popcorn-Threat.html" target="_blank">http://www.drweil.com/drw/u/QAA400701/Microwave-Popcorn-Threat.html</a>)</div>
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<b>11. Processed foods with hydrogenated oil</b>.
Hydrogenated oils, like vegetable oil, contain trans fats. The Mayo
Clinic says it’s considered to be the worst type of fat there is. It’s
known to cause cancer, heart disease, and immune system problems says
Dr. David Brownstein of News Mac Health. In fact, there is no safe
amount of trans fats in your diet. Even the FDA has made a preliminary
determination to say trans fats are not generally regarded as safe, like
previously thought. You can avoid hydrogenated oil but instead
choosing coconut, palm, or olive oil. Organic butter is a better option
as well.</div>
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<b>12. Processed meats. </b>Most
processed meat products, including lunch meats, bacon, sausage, and hot
dogs, contain chemical preservatives that make them appear fresh and
appealing, but that can also cause cancer. Both sodium nitrite and
sodium nitrate have been linked to significantly increasing the risk of
colon and other forms of cancer, so be sure to choose only uncured meat
products made without nitrates, and preferably from grass-fed sources. </div>
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<div style="text-align: justify;">
Bacon,
lunch meat, hot dogs, sausages, and other processed meats have been
shown to increase the risk of pancreatic cancer by 67% a study by the
University of Hawaii concluded. More shocking statistics shared by the
Organic Consumer’s Association reveal hot dogs commonly contain sodium
nitrite, a cancer causing ingredient the USDA has been trying to ban
since the 1970s. Leukemia risks soared a staggering 700% with hot dog
consumption. Look for meats free of nitrites to help reduce your risk
with these cancer causing foods.</div>
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(<a href="http://www.organicconsumers.org/foodsafety/processedmeat050305.cfm" target="_blank">http://www.organicconsumers.org/foodsafety/processedmeat050305.cfm</a>)</div>
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<b>13. Red Meat</b>.
A recent study confirms the belief that red meat increases cancer
risks. In an article from the San Diego Union Tribune detailing the
study, a sugar molecule, called Neu5Gc, becomes part of your own cells
when it’s consumed. Your body then attacks it, resulting in inflammation
and a higher cancer risk. Medscape reveals previous studies also show
an increase in breast cancer among women who consumed more red meat. You
don’t need to cut out red meat entirely. In fact, CNCA Health says just
opt for grass fed organic beef or bison, which contains conjugated
linoleic acis that can actually fight against certain cancers. Also,
keep red meat consumption to a minimum to further decrease your risk.</div>
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<b><br /></b></div>
<div style="text-align: justify;">
But, you can still enjoy that T-bone every once in a while, but not every night, perhaps not even every week.
Save those steaks for a once in while treat and be sure you are
consuming grass fed, organic beef for your best health.</div>
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<b>14. Refined white flours. </b>Refined
flour is a common ingredient in processed foods, but its excess
carbohydrate content is a serious cause for concern. A study published
in the journal Cancer Epidemiology, Mile Markers, and Prevention found
that regular consumption of refined carbohydrates was linked to a 220
percent increase in breast cancer among women. High-glycemic foods in
general have also been shown to rapidly raise blood sugar levels in the
body, which directly feeds cancer cell growth and spread. </div>
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Bleached
food doesn’t sound like a good thing, because it isn’t. Traces of the
chemicals remain in the food. Also, highly processed flours also have a
high carbohydrate content which upset the blood sugar balance inside our
body and leads to a higher production of insulin and thus feeds cancer
cells. Avoid carbohydrates that are highly processed such as white
bread, white pasta, white rice, soda &amp; concentrated fruit juices
to avoid this reaction in your body.</div>
<div style="text-align: justify;">
(<a href="http://www.naturalnews.com/001812_cancer_prevention.html" target="_blank">http://www.naturalnews.com/001812_cancer_prevention.html</a>)<br />
<br />
<b>15. Refined sugars.</b>
The same goes for refined sugars, which tend to rapidly spike insulin
levels and feed the growth of cancer cells. Fructose-rich sweeteners
like high-fructose corn syrup (HFCS) are particularly offensive, as
cancer cells have been shown to quickly and easily metabolize them in
order to proliferate. And since cookies, cakes, pies, sodas, juices,
sauces, cereals, and many other popular, mostly processed, food items
are loaded with HFCS and other refined sugars, this helps explain why
cancer rates are on the rise these days.</div>
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Refined
sugar is also a danger because it is typically genetically modified
sugar beets. CNCA health warns this, in turn, feeds cancer cells.
Fructose, the type of sugar found in soda, is a serious cancer culprit
as well. It contains caramel color, a known carcinogen. Soda acidifies
the body, which in turn causes cancer cells to multiply. Skip the sodas
altogether to limit your intake of refined sugars.</div>
<div style="text-align: justify;">
(<a href="http://www.naturalnews.com/038071_cancer_sugar_sweets.html" target="_blank">http://www.naturalnews.com/038071_cancer_sugar_sweets.html</a>)</div>
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<b>16. Soda/Diet Soda. </b>Like processed
meats, soda has been shown to cause cancer. Soda is also linked to
obesity and Type 2 diabetes. Loaded with sugar, food chemicals, and
colorings, soda acidifies the body and literally feeds cancer cells.
Common soda chemicals like caramel color and its derivative
4-methylimidazole (4-MI) have also specifically been linked to causing
cancer. </div>
(<a href="http://www.naturalnews.com/031383_caramel_coloring_cola.html" target="_blank">http://www.naturalnews.com/031383_caramel_coloring_cola.html</a>)<br />
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<b>17. </b><b>Tobacco/</b><b>Alcohol. </b>Tobacco
and alcohol are obviously not foods, but we do put these toxic drugs
into our mouth. Tobacco use is, by far, a major leading risk factor of
cancer and of death from cancer. People who use tobacco products or who
are regularly around environmental tobacco smoke (also called secondhand
smoke) have an increased risk of cancer because tobacco products and
secondhand smoke have many chemicals that damage DNA.<br />
<br />
Tobacco use
triggers many types of cancer, including cancer of the lung, larynx
(voice box), mouth, esophagus, throat, bladder, kidney, liver, stomach,
pancreas, colon and rectum, and cervix, as well as acute myeloid
leukemia. People who use smokeless tobacco (snuff or chewing tobacco)
have increased risks of cancers of the mouth, esophagus, and pancreas.<br />
<br />
There
is no safe level of tobacco use. People who use any type of tobacco
product are strongly urged to quit. People who quit smoking, regardless
of their age, have substantial gains in life expectancy compared with
those who continue to smoke. Also, quitting smoking at the time of a
cancer diagnosis reduces the risk of death.<br />
<br />
Concerning alcohol, an
American study that followed the diet and lifestyles of more than
200,000 women for almost 14 years found that postmenopausal women who
drank one drink per day or less had an almost 30 percent increase in
breast cancer rates compared to women who did not drink at all.<br />
<br />
Alcohol
use is the second leading cause of cancer, right behind tobacco use.
While a moderate or low consumption of alcohol can be healthy and lead
to a reduced risk of heart disease, excessive drinking is known to cause
heart failure, stroke, and sudden death. In 2007, experts working for
the World Health Organizations International Agency for Research on
Cancer looked at the scientific evidence regarding cancer and alcohol
use from 27 different studies. They found sufficient evidence to state
that excessive alcohol use is the main cause of mouth, esophagus, liver,
colon, mouth, rectum, and female breast cancers.<br />
<br />
But, don’t fret! You can still enjoy that glass of wine with dinner, but, for your health’s sake, no more than one! <br />
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<b>18. Cow's Milk. </b>Dairy milk contains <span style="color: red;">cow hormones</span>
that have been linked to breast and prostate cancer. On top of large
amounts of oestrogen and progesterone being present in the milk, Bovine
Growth Hormone is also injected on a weekly basis into dairy cows in
some countries to make them grow bigger faster, and produce more milk to
sell. <br />
<br />
According to The China Study, 2005, Bovine
causes the chemical IGF-1 to be released, which has been linked to a
whole host of diseases, including breast and prostate cancer,
hypertension, diabetes, and gynecomastia (growth of breasts in men).<br />
<br />
In the same study, Dr T Colin Campbell found that <span style="color: red;">casein (milk protein)</span>
promoted cancer in all stages of its development. And that the amount
of cancer growth could be controlled based on the amount of casein in
the diet.<br />
<br />
When we drink milk, some of these milk
proteins are wholly absorbed into the bloodstream, where they eventually
come into contact with our body’s own immune cells. <br />
<br />
Recognizing
the cow’s milk protein as a foreign invader, these immune cells go
about attacking the protein, as well as forming a 'memory' of that
protein such that, in the event that is ever enters the bloodstream
again, the immune cells will be able to respond faster. <br />
<br />
However,
the cow’s milk protein is very similar to proteins that already exist
in our bodies, and as a result the immune cells become 'confused' and
start to use their memory to attack the body’s own proteins and cells,
which may cause an autoimmune disease. <br />
<br />
<span style="color: red;">Myth About Milk and Calcium: </span>Since
childhood, it has been hammered into us that we should drink milk
because we need the calcium, otherwise our bones will not grow big and
strong.<br />
<br />
We are told we will get osteoporosis if we
don’t drink milk. We see celebrities on the sides of buses with white
milky moustaches, exclaiming “Got Milk?” All this pro-dairy talk has
resulted in people adding cheese to everything, and innocent kids
downing pints of milk before bed and pouring it over their breakfasts
every morning. <br />
<br />
However, The Harvard Nurses’ Health
Study, which started in 1989 and followed more than 75,000 women for 12
years, showed absolutely no protective effect of dairy consumption on
fracture risk in bones. <br />
<br />
<span style="color: red;">Milk sugar (lactose) can't be digested properly:</span>
In order to digest lactose, the sugar found in milk, our body must
produce the enzyme, lactase. But humans naturally lose all traces of
this enzyme after they are around two years old - after they should be
stopping breast feeding. <br />
<br />
But because humans have been
so subjected to milk as adults over so many years now, signs that we
can’t properly digest milk just go unnoticed. So many people are still
labelled as having lactose intolerance and milk allergies, but in actual
fact we all are intolerant as adults. <br />
<br />
Many experts
believe that milk is meant for growing babies, not adults. So when
adults drink milk, because we have no lactase to break it down, the
undigested milk sugars end up in the colon, producing gas that can cause
cramping, bloating, nausea, flatulence and diarrhea. <br />
<br />
Oh,
by the way, we are the only species on the planet that insists on
drinking milk as adults. We are also the only species on the planet
that drinks the milk of another species. Interesting, isn’t it? When you
look at it from that perspective, it’s really strange that us humans
drink cows’ milk. <br />
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DeWayne McCulley (The Diabetes Engineer)http://www.blogger.com/profile/08618623939330889538noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1952358826110019892.post-29357887604865127342015-04-04T10:16:00.000-07:002015-09-08T07:52:06.625-07:00Top 10 Foods That Fight CancerAll
the studies on cancer and nutrition point to eating plant-based foods
for their antioxidants, phytonutrients and other special compounds. Food
is medicine against cancer when you know what to eat and what not to
eat. An optimal diet with cancer fighting foods promotes cancer cell
death and optimal wellness.<br />
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Food
is medicine against cancer when you know what to eat and what not to
eat. An optimal diet with cancer fighting foods promotes cancer cell
death and your optimal wellness. Learn about a quality cancer diet to
support quality of life and cancer survival. Nutrition and cancer is a
necessary component of integrative cancer care.<br />
Nutrition and cancer recommendations about cancer fighting foods to
eat have been compiled based on research studies and cancer resources
from <i>Anticancer</i> by David Servan-Schreiber, MD, PhD and <i>Harnessing the Power of Your Diet Against Cancer: Report of Translational Research</i> by Jeanne Wallace, PhD, CNC of Nutritional Solutions. <br />
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Of course, not all health problems are avoidable, but you have more control over
your health than you may think. Research shows that a large percentage
of cancer-related deaths are directly linked to lifestyle choices such
as smoking, drinking, a lack of exercise, and an unhealthy diet.<br />
<br />
Avoiding cigarettes, limiting alcohol, reaching a healthy weight, and
getting regular exercise are a great start to preventing cancer. But to
best support your health, you also need to look at your eating habits. What you eat—and don’t eat—has a powerful
effect on your health, including your risk of cancer. Without knowing
it, you may be eating many foods that fuel cancer, while neglecting the
powerful foods and nutrients that can protect you. <br />
<br />
Aim for five to nine daily servings of all kinds of fruits and vegetables—especially the following superstars.<br />
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<b>Apples</b><br />
Studies suggest that eating at least one apple a day may
help reduce the risk of developing certain cancers like throat, mouth,
colon, lung, and breast. Besides being delicious, apples contain fiber,
Vitamin C and quercetin, another antioxidant-based nutrient..<br />
<br />
However, since
apples are on the Environmental Working Group's (EWG) Dirty Dozen Plus list, try to choose local and
organic when possible and eat them with the skin on. That’s where many of the nutrients are found.<br />
<br />
Helps fight: throat, mouth,
colon, lung, and breast cancers.<br />
<br />
<b>Artichokes</b><br />
Artichokes (and celery) contain 2 flavonoids (apigenin and luteolin) that may help to kill cancer cells or slow tumor growth. <br />
<br />
Even though individually, apigenin and luteolin were effective in causing pancreatic cancer cells to die in vitro, more research needs to be done to verify this within the human body.<br />
<br />
<b>Asparagus</b><br />
Asparagus is one of the best food sources of the anti-oxidant glutathione, a substance researchers at the Institute for Cancer Prevention have identified as effective in warding off cancer. Glutathione is also believed to have anti-viral properties.<br />
<br />
Research has shown that chronic, excessive inflammation and chronic oxidative stress heighten the risk for many types of cancers. Since asparagus contains many nutrients, including saponins, which have an antioxidant and anti-inflammatory property, it deserves a place in a healthy diet, along with other vegetables and fruits. The anti-inflammatory nutrients in asparagus make it an excellent dietary choice for people trying to combat diseases such as arthritis and rheumatism. It can also help prevent varicose veins.<br />
<br />
<b>Avocados</b><br />
Avocados are an excellent source of healthy monounsaturated fat, vitamins and antioxidants, making it one of the healthiest foods you can eat.<br />
<br />
What you may not know, however, is that these super fruits also have cancer-fighting properties. In one of the latest studies, avocatin B, a type of fat found in avocados, was found to combat acute myeloid leukemia (AML), which is a particularly rare and deadly form of cancer.<br />
<br />
The study, published in Cancer Research, revealed that avocatin B targets leukemia stem cells, which are responsible for causing most cases of AML recurrence. The avocado fat was able to wipe out the leukemia stem cells while leaving healthy cells unharmed.<br />
<br />
Avocados are rich in glutathione, a powerful antioxidant that attacks free radicals in the body by blocking intestinal absorption of certain fats. Scientists believe avocados may also be useful in treating viral hepatitis (a cause of liver cancer), as well as other sources of liver damage. <br />
<br />
Avocados are rich in cancer-fighting carotenoids, which are most plentiful in the dark-green portion of the flesh that's closest to the skin.<br />
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<b>Beans</b><br />
A study out of Michigan State University
found that black and navy beans significantly reduced colon cancer
incidence in rats, in part because a
diet rich in the legumes increased levels of the fatty acid butyrate,
which in high concentrations has protective effects against cancer
growth. Another study, in the journal <i>Crop Science</i>, found dried beans particularly effective in preventing breast cancer in rats.
<br />
<br />
Some beans provide genistein from isoflavones with
anti-angiogenesis activity that prevents tumors from growing by
inhibiting their ability to create new blood vessels and working as
inhibitors of protein kinase C, an enzyme that fosters tumor growth.<br />
<br />
Helps fight: breast and colon cancers.
<br />
<br />
<b>Beetroot</b><br />
This dark-red vegetable is a super food with
multiple health benefits. Beets contain anthocyanins which kill cancer
cells. It also contains resveratrol, a potent antioxidant that fights
cancer especially blood and brain cancer.<br />
<br />
<b>Berries</b><br />
All berries, especially blueberries and raspberries, contain Vitamin C and ellagic acid and other polyphenol antioxidants that inhibit tumor growth. But black raspberries,
in particular, contain very high concentrations of phytochemicals called
anthocyanins, which slow down the growth of premalignant cells and keep
new blood vessels from forming (and potentially feeding a cancerous
tumor), according to Gary D. Stoner, PhD, a professor of internal
medicine at The Ohio State University College of Medicine.<br />
<br />
According to a recent research study reported by Cancer Research
2001;61:6112-6119, rats fed diets of 5% to 10% black raspberries saw the
number of esophageal tumors decrease by 43% to 62%. Research reported in the journal Nutrition and Cancer in
May 2002 shows black raspberries may also thwart colon cancer. Black
raspberries are rich in antioxidants, thought to have even more
cancer-preventing properties than blueberries and strawberries. <br />
<br />
Helps fight: colon, esophageal, oral, and skin cancers.<br />
<br />
<i>Note: </i> Other fruits that help to prevent and fight cancer include açaí berries, apricot (seeds), dark grapes, Goji berries, kiwi, lemons, mangosteeen, and pomegranate<br />
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<b>Broccoli/Brussels Sprouts</b><br />
All cruciferous vegetables (e.g. Brussels sprouts, cauliflower, cabbage, kale) contain
sulfur and other cancer-fighting properties, but broccoli is the only one with a sizable
amount of sulforaphane, a particularly potent compound that boosts the
body's protective enzymes and flushes out cancer-causing chemicals, says
Jed Fahey, ScD. A recent University of Michigan study on mice found
that sulforaphane also targets cancer stem cells—those that aid in tumor
growth.<br />
<br />
These vegetables are rich in isothiocyanates and indoles, compounds that
put the double whammy on cancer by inhibiting enzymes that activate
carcinogens and stimulating enzymes that deactivate them.<br />
<br />
Bok choy, a type of Chinese cabbage, contains brassinin, a powerful cancer-fighter, which is also found in broccoli,
cauliflower and Brussels sprouts. <br />
<br />
Women take
note: “No other group of foods has more scientific support for helping
to prevent breast cancer,” says Jackie Glew, RD, Lead Clinical
Nutritional Manager at the Block Center for Integrative Cancer Care in
Skokie, Illinois.<br />
<br />
Helps fight: breast, liver, lung, prostate, skin, stomach, and bladder cancers.<br />
<br />
<b>Cayenne Pepper and Other Hot Peppers</b><br />
Capsaicin, an ingredient of jalapeno peppers, triggers cancer cell death by attacking the mitochondria. Cayenne pepper increases circulation (cancer thrives in poor circulation). Habanero chili peppers kill prostate cancer.<br />
<br />
<b>Citrus Peel: Orange, Tangerine, and Lemon Peels</b><br />
All
contain limonene which stimulates liver detoxification of carcinogens,
anti-tumor activity, and induces differentiation (maturation of cancer
cells into healthy cell types).<br />
<br />
Tangerine peel supplies
tangeritin and nobiletin, which have shown the ability to inhibit the
MMP enzymes that promote the invasive properties of cancer cells.<br />
<br />
<b>Carrots</b><br />
There
is no other single food that has been as well-documented as a top
cancer-fighting food. The key however is to select organic carrots and<i> juice</i> the carrots to obtain optimum benefits.<br />
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Drinking carrot juice is one of the best ways to
prevent cancer or fight cancer. According to the "Antioxidant Miracle,"
carrot juice provides powerful antioxidants that support health and the
immune system. Eating raw or cooked carrots are great ways to obtain
vitamins, minerals and even fiber, yet it would be difficult to consume
enough carrots in your daily routine to meet your body's cancer
prevention needs. The juice from 1 lb. of raw carrots makes one glass of
juice.</div>
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Carrots
contain the carotenoids alpha carotene and beta-carotene, along with
potent antioxidants. Recent studies published in the
"Antioxidant Miracle," indicate that alpha carotene is a more potent
cancer preventative and fighter than even beta-carotene. Carrots contain
one of the few carotenoids with pro Vitamin A activity, which means
that
the body converts the beta-carotene into Vitamin A as needed. In
addition, carrots contain calcium pectate, a source of soluble fiber,
Vitamin B-complex, C, D, E and K, iron, calcium and phosphorous and
manganese.</div>
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From research taken from the
"Antioxidant Miracle," one of the best cancer preventative methods is to
juice not only raw carrots, but carrots in combination with foods that
have equal cancer fighting properties such as ginger root, garlic,
apples, celery, green peppers, onion, spinach and parsley. For a
cleansing carrot juice drink, add a ¼-inch of fresh ginger, one peeled
raw beet and half of an apple.<br />
<br />
Authors from "Prescription for Cooking," recommend
creating carrot juice cocktails that are beneficial as cancer fighters.
Add to your carrots juiced collard greens, kale, parsley and spinach
for additional sources of cancer fighting beta-carotene. To add more
Vitamin C in your diet, add kale, parsley, green pepper or broccoli with
two carrots daily. Since juicers do not juice bananas, avoid adding
them to the juicer. Carrots blend well with nearly every other fruit and
are as delicious as they are refreshing.<br />
<br />
Carrots also contain an antioxidant called falcarinol that has proven to have anticancer
properties. Researchers in the UK and Denmark reduced cancerous tumors
by 1/3 in mice and rats with lab induced cancers.</div>
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Additionally, a
human study found that consumption of carrot juice increased blood
levels of carotenoids in breast cancer survivors. The researchers
believe that increased carotenoid blood levels acts as a cancer
preventive.<br />
<br />
<i>Carrot Juice Preparation</i><br />
Remove the tops from the carrots. Use organic carrots for juicing to ensure that you do not introduce
pesticides into your juice. Wash the organic carrots before juicing, but
do not peel them. If you do not use organic carrots, wash them using a
vegetable wash solution to remove pesticides and scrape the peel, if
desired, before juicing. The authors from "Juicing for Life, recommend
preparing carrot juice to work in combinations with other
nutrient-filled vegetables, to boost nutrients to fight cancer.<br />
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Serve
your juice
immediately after juicing. According to "Juicing for Life," that is when
the juice is at its peak for flavor and antioxidants. If you cannot
drink your juice immediately, place the juice in an air-tight thermos or
cover the juice and refrigerate it to slow down the oxidation. Begin
and end juicing with the softest
vegetables or fruits. For example, to create an cucumber-carrot
cocktail,
begin with half of the cucumber, then add the carrots next and end with
the
remaining half of the cucumber.</div>
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<br />
<i>Note: </i>Other juices that help to fight cancer include beet juice, various green juices, mangosteeen juice, noni juice, and wheatgrass juice.</div>
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<b>Cruciferous and Allium Vegetables</b><br />
<i>C</i>ruciferous vegetables and vegetables from the allium family contain sulfur, which is able to penetrate the cell walls of cancer cells, which allows oxygen and nutrients such as Vitamin C to get into cancer cell and kill it.<br />
<br />
<i>C</i>ruciferous vegetables contain myrosinase, a key enzyme involved in the formation of sulforaphane, which is an anticancer phytonutrient. <span style="font-family: times new roman; font-size: 16px;"> The myrosinase is released when the vegetable's cell walls are damaged and it converts glucoraphanin into sulforaphane. </span>
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<span style="font-family: times new roman; font-size: 16px;">Thus
to get sulforaphane from the diet requires the chemical reaction
between glucoraphanin and the enzyme myrosinase. If cruciferous
vegetables are cooked before they are eaten, the heat destroys the
myrosinase enzyme and very little sulforaphane is produced. </span></div>
<br />
Scientists believe sulforaphane protects us from bacterial damage in the intestinal tract which can eventually lead to the development of stomach ulcers and cancer. Ingredients in broccoli are said to lower your risk of developing breast and (smoker's) lung cancers, as well as heart disease. <br />
<br />
Cruciferous vegetables include
Brussels sprouts, broccoli, cauliflower, cabbage, broccoli sprouts; and, foods from the
allium family include garlic, onions, and leeks.<br />
<br />
If you don't like to eat raw vegetables, then, you can <i>lightly</i> steam cruciferous vegetables. Several studies found that
lightly steaming Brussels sprouts, broccoli, cauliflower or cabbage
rendered the sulforaphane and glucosinates three times more bioavailable. Chop up the Brussels sprouts, cabbage or cauliflower and let them sit for a few minutes so that the
myrosinase gets to work. Stick to four or five minutes of steaming. After steaming, add turmeric, curry powder, cayenne, sea salt, and/or black pepper for seasoning.<br />
<br />
And,
don't forget to add the fat (e.g. extra virgin coconut oil, olive oil)
after you finish steaming the vegetables to help with the absorption of
the fat-soluble vitamins and nutrients. <br />
<br />
If possible
eat the garlic and onions raw. If you can't stand eating raw garlic, slice them up and let them sit for at least ten minutes
before cooking. This will allow the <span style="font-family: times new roman; font-size: 16px;">alliinase</span> enzyme to release <span style="font-family: times new roman; font-size: 16px;">alliin, which is converted into
allicin, which kills cancer cells. </span><br />
<br />
<b>Fish</b><br />
Cold-water
fish such as wild salmon provides omega-3 fatty acids, which act as an
anti-inflammatory; strengthen healthy cellular structure, function, and
communication; stimulate immune cells and function; support cancer
prevention and may promote anti-cancer activity. Omega-3 fatty acids
also promote brain and nervous system health. <br />
<br />
“Omega-3s
can reverse tumor metastasis as well as a tumor’s resistance to
radiation or chemotherapy, and may also enhance the effectiveness and
minimize the toxic side effects of some chemotherapy drugs.” Keith
Block, MD, <i>Life Over Cancer</i><br />
<br />
Caution: Many fish contain high levels of toxins such as mercury.
Generally, the bigger the fish, the more toxins, and the smaller the
fish, the less toxins. Deep-water, northern ocean fish are best,
including salmon, cod, haddock, mackerel, and sardines.<br />
<br />
<b><span style="font-family: times new roman; font-size: 16px;">Flaxseed</span></b><br />
<span style="font-family: times new roman; font-size: 16px;">Flaxseed was commonly used in cereals and breads in the Middle Ages, but has not been a staple in the modern diet since the industrial age. It is rich in fiber and omega-3 fatty acids, which may affect levels of hormones that are involved in the progression of cancer.<br /><br />Flaxseed also contains a fiber-like compound, lignan, which is thought to bind to testosterone and possibly help remove it from the body. This could, in turn, help suppress the growth of prostate cancer cells.<br /><br />Flax should be alternated with other ground grains, like sunflower, sesame and pumpkin, which will help to balance the omega six and omega three ratios. Pumpkin seeds have other fats in them which are likely to be particularly beneficial for prostate health.<br /><br />The seeds should be freshly ground in a coffee grinder and added to your fresh vegetable juice, green smoothie or on top of a salad. </span><br />
<br />
<b>Garlic</b><br />
Packed
with antioxidants (at least 12, including selenium), garlic has
anti-inflammatory, antibiotic and anti-viral properties. Garlic also
boosts the antioxidant enzymes catalase and glutathione peroxidase.<br />
<br />
Garlic,
onions, shallots, and leeks all contain various sulfur compounds, some
of which have shown promise as anti-cancer operatives in in vitro
studies. Various garlic sulfides protected mice from peroxidative damage
and increased glutathione activity in the liver. <br />
<br />
Some
studies have shown that garlic can restrict the growth of many types of
cancer cells. Garlic is particularly protective in stomach, gastric and
colon cancers, although across several epidemological studies, it has
been linked to reduced rates of a wider range of cancers, from lung to
oesophageal.<br />
<br />
For example, in the Iowa Women´s Health
Study (USA -Steinmetz 1994) of 127 foods, tested with 41,387 women,
garlic was the only fruit or vegetable that produced an effect; one or
more serving of fresh garlic a week was linked with 35% less colon
cancer and 50% less distal colon cancer.<br />
<br />
In a 1998
study in China (You et al) people taking large quanties of garlic every
day had less than half the cancers of those taking only a little.<br />
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The
bad news is that fresh, chopped or squeezed garlic is essential.
Cooking ruins garlic's effect and, in tests, most garlic pills are
useless.<br />
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Although many reports talk about the active
ingredient of garlic being allicin, other potential anti-cancer agents
appear to be produced on cutting or crushing. They include alliin and
the enzyme alliinase. It is possible that allicin works as an
antioxidant, and it is certainly effective in reducing blood cholesterol
levels. Allicin is also a very strong natural weapon against infection,
particularly bacteria, viruses, yeasts and intestinal amoeba. By
eradicating them it could help the fight against cancer in several
indirect ways.<br />
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Phytochemicals in garlic have been found to halt the formation of nitrosamines, carcinogens
formed in the stomach (and in the intestines, in certain conditions)
when you consume nitrates, a common food preservative. In
fact, the Iowa Women's Health Study found that women
with the highest amounts of garlic in their diets had a 50 percent lower
risk
of certain colon cancers than women who ate the least.<br />
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Animal research suggests the long list of cancer-protective compounds
found in the allium family may slow the development of breast, colon,
esophagus, and lung cancer, too. Look for recipes that feature garlic or
onion as a main ingredient rather than as a subtle flavor enhancer to
gain the most benefit.<br />
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Garlic, onions and leeks and other foods in the Allium Family enhance
immune function and promote the death of cancer cells; and, help to
remove carcinogenic substances such as nitrosamines and N-nitroso
compounds that are created in overgrilled meat and during tobacco
consumption. In addition, these foods provide sulfur compounds that help to penetrate the cell wall of cancer cells and promote the detoxification of carcinogen and cancer-promoting
compounds<br />
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These foods also help to regulate blood sugar
levels that reduces insulin secretion and IGF and thereby the growth of
cancer cells; and, reduces blood clotting and lowers blood pressure.<br />
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Helps fight: breast, colon, esophageal, and stomach cancers.<br />
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<b>Ginger</b><br />
Ginger,
a cousin spice of the super anti-cancer substance turmeric, is known
for its ability to shrink tumors. The subject of one study based out of
Georgia State University, whole ginger extract was revealed to shrink
prostate tumor size by 56% in mice.<br />
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The anti-cancer
properties were observed in addition to ginger’s role in reducing
inflammation as well as being a rich source of life-enhancing
antioxidants.<br />
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<b>Grapefruit</b><br />
These tart and tangy fruits in pink and red are particularly rich in the powerful antioxidants beta-carotene and lycopene.<br />
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Studies
show that the phytonutrients in grapefruit called limonoids may inhibit
tumor formation, and the pulp in grapefruit contains compounds that may
help prevent breast cancer. <br />
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<b>Green Tea</b><br />
With
nearly 200 studies against various types of cancer over the past 10
years, the catechins in green tea are proving to be especially
beneficial for cancer patients. The best amount of green tea includes 3
cups daily. You can consume it iced, as well as refrigerated then used
in other types of food such as soups and rice.<br />
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<b>Herbs and Spices</b><br />
Various
herbs and spices provide health benefits for fighting cancer, heart
disease and diabetes. Here is a list of the key herbs/spices that fight
cancer.<br />
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<b><u>Aloe Vera</u></b><br />
If you thought this herb was only for skin problems and burns, think again! Aloe vera has been shown in research to have powerful immune modulating and anti-tumor compounds due to the polysaccharides in this common house plant. International Immunopharmacology showed in one study that polysaccharides from aloe vera has potent macrophage activating powers including producing greatly increased volumes of nitric oxide, which is thought to be an anti-tumor compound.<br />
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<u><b>Ashwagandha</b></u><br />
Increases our resistance to stress while increasing energy levels, freeing up the body’s systems to scavenge rogue cells.<br />
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According to research conducted on the herb, ashwagandha helps in the
slowing down of the growth of the cancer cells and inhibits the growth
of tumor cells without harming the good cells.<br />
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<u><b>Astragalus </b></u><br />
This Chinese herb is an immune system booster, known to stimulate body´s natural production of interferon. It also helps the immune system identify rogue cells. <br />
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Sometimes known as Huang Qui, this herb from China is well-known for stimulating the body’s production of interferon. It also improves the immune system’s ability to find and destroy rogue cells.<br />
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Recent research has shown that this herb has great promise in the area of AIDS and cancer treatment. Cancer patients undergoing radiation therapy who consumed astragalus more than doubled their survival times in a research study performed at the MD Anderson Cancer Center in Texas.<br />
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<u><b>Bloodroot</b></u><br />
The herb has shown consistent anti-neoplastic activity in research studies. It can help to shrink cancerous tumors and help to stop them from forming. There is a black salve commonly sold that help to kill sarcomas, and bloodroot is the main ingredient in this salve.<br />
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<u><b>Butcher’s Broom</b></u><br />
This herb contains an ingredient called ruscogenin, which has been shown in studies to shrink tumors and have anti-estrogenic abilities. Because of its anti-estrogenic power, this is a terrific choice for fighting breast cancer.<br />
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<u><b>Cat's Claw</b></u><br />
An adaptogen and powerful immuno-stimulant, cat's claw improves white blood cells’ clean up process (phagocytosis). Research indicates it can reduce tumor size, particularly with skin cancers. It also helps reduce the side-effects of chemotherapy and radiotherapy. Cat’s claw is best when combined with curcumin, astragalus, and echinacea. This tonic can reduce tumor size and is especially helpful in fighting skin cancer. This herb will also help to reduce the side effects from chemotherapy and other types of conventional cancer treatments.<br />
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<u><b>Echinacea</b></u><br />
Well-known for its immune boosting powers, this herb is popular for treating colds and flu viruses, but there is plenty of research to show that this herb can help those with brain tumors and improve the immune system so that the body can naturally fight cancer.<br />
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<u><b>Ginger</b></u><br />
This herb acts as a powerful anti-inflammatory and antioxidant against certain cancer cells to slow cancer growth. Also, helps reduce the creation of new blood vessels needed for cancer growth; and, alleviates nausea from chemotherapy or radiation<br />
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<u><b>Milk Thistle</b></u><br />
Known for hundreds of years to support liver function and fight liver diseases including liver cancer, this herb has now been shown to be capable of protecting the liver during chemotherapy. Research in America showed that leukemia patients who took milk thistle had reduced liver toxicity and chemo side-effects. There is some evidence that milk thistle has its own anti-cancer activity too.<br />
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<u><b>Red Clover</b></u><br />
Research from a number of cancer centers including the Royal Marsden has shown red clover's potential as a part of a treatment program against estrogen-driven cancers, from breast to prostate. One active ingredient in the so-called Herb of Hippocrates is the anti-estrogen genistein, which Professor Powles formerly of the Royal Marsden dubbed ´the anti-estrogen´. <br />
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<u><b>Rosemary</b></u><br />
This herb inhibits the proliferation of cancer cells; reduces the invasion of cancer cells by blocking MMP enzymes; and, enhances the differentiation-inducing effects of Vitamins A and D.<br />
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Several studies indicate that rosemary does the following:<br />
-- Enhances the efficacy of chemotherapy.<br />
-- Reduces the growth of new blood vessels needed for cancer growth and
metastases through high levels of polyphenols, including catechins<br />
-- Acts as a powerful antioxidant and detoxifier activating enzymes in the liver that eliminate toxins from the body<br />
-- Facilitates the death of cancer cells<br />
-- Enhances the effects of radiotherapy on cancer cells in the laboratory<br />
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<u><b>Rosemary, Thyme, Oregano, Basil, and Mint</b></u><br />
These herbs have anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties to help promote the death of cancer cells and reduce their spread by blocking the enzymes they need to invade neighboring tissues.<span class="slide-wrapper"><span class="slide-copy"> </span></span><br />
<span class="slide-wrapper"><span class="slide-copy">Oregano </span></span><span class="slide-wrapper"><span class="slide-copy"><span class="slide-wrapper"><span class="slide-copy">(along with mint, thyme, basil) </span></span>contains
carvacrol, a molecule that may offset the spread of cancer cells by
working as a natural disinfectant. </span></span><span class="slide-wrapper"><span class="slide-copy">In addition, oregano contains the phytochemical quercetin, which restricts the growth of cancer cells.</span></span><br />
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<u><b>Turmeric (Curcumin)</b></u><br />
Turmeric contains the polyphenol curcumin, which acts as a powerful anti-inflammatory that enables this herb to fight various cancers.<span class="slide-wrapper "><span class="slide-copy"></span></span><br />
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<span class="slide-wrapper "><span class="slide-copy">More than any other herb, turmeric is supported by numerous studies that demonstrate that turmeric inhibits the proliferation of tumor cells and d</span></span><span class="slide-wrapper "><span class="slide-copy">ecreases inflammation; inhibits the transformation of cells from normal to tumor; helps your body destroy mutated cancer cells so they cannot spread throughout your body</span></span>; helps stimulate the death (apoptosis) of cancer cells; inhibits the growth of new blood vessels needed for cancer/tumor growth (angiogenesis); and, enhances the effectiveness of chemotherapy and reduces tumor growth in the laboratory.<br />
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<i>Tip: </i>Mix<span class="slide-wrapper "><span class="slide-copy"> turmeric with black pepper (piperine) and olive oil to increase absorption of curcumin</span></span><br />
<span class="slide-wrapper "><span class="slide-copy"><i>Note 1: </i>Without fat, the curcumin, has a difficult
time making it past the stomach, into the small intestine, and into the
blood where it can offer the greatest benefits.</span></span><br />
<span class="slide-wrapper "><span class="slide-copy"><i>Note 2: </i></span></span><span class="slide-wrapper "><span class="slide-copy">Adding black pepper to turmeric enhances
curcumin’s bioavailability by 1,000 times, due to black pepper’s hot
property called piperine.</span></span><br />
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<u><b>Wormwood</b></u><br />
Wormwood is a Chinese herb that is known to be one of the best herbs for killing a number of
parasites, and it is anti-microbial and anti-fungal, making wormwood a
great addition for people who need to heal their gut. In fact, wormwood has actually outperformed anti-malaria drugs in studies.<br />
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Because this herb has powerful anti-yeast and anti-microbial compounds, it can be an effective part of any anti-candida diet. Typical cancer treatments cause damaging yeast overgrowth in the body, which only adds to a cancer patients list of woes. Some cancer experts believe that excess yeast is a driving force behind some cancers, so by limiting the growth of yeast, wormwood can put a stop to cancer growth if yeast is the factor behind it.<br />
<br /><span style="color: red;"><i>Warning: </i></span>Please be aware that some herbs may conflict with some medications. Consequently, always consult with your physician and an expert medical herbalist for clear and informed advice.<br /><br />
<b>Kale</b><br />
Kale
is rich in many phytonutrients like carotenoid-based antioxidants and
other sulfur-based compounds including indoles, which support natural
liver detoxification processes and may help protect against DNA damage
or inhibit tumor blood vessel formation.<br />
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Other members
of the cruciferous family include broccoli, cauliflower, arugula,
cabbage and Brussels sprouts. People who have diets rich in these
vegetables have been found to have lower incidences of certain cancers
like lung, prostate cancer and stomach cancer.<br />
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Helps fight: lung, prostate cancer and stomach cancers.<br />
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<b>Lemons</b><br />
Lemons and other tart citrus fruits such as limes and grapefruit help to alkalize the body and reduce the body's level of acidity. These tart fruits contain Vitamin C, bioflavonoids, water, and other phytonutrients that help to maintain the body’s defenses and provide anti-cancer benefits.<br />
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Lemons contain high levels of Vitamin C, limonoid, limonene, citrus pectin and flavonol glycosides, which stop cell division in cancer cells, stimulate cancer-killing immune cells (lymphocytes) and break down cancer-causing substances. Lemon is also very effective for preventing acute inflammations of the gum margins, pyorrhea, and other oral diseases. <br />
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Grapefruit contains the flavonoid narigenin, which is believed to reduce the risk of some cancers. Research has shown that grapefruit seed extract (rich in citrus bioflavonoids) is effective against some intestinal pathogens such as Candida albicans and other candida species (fungi), some E. coli (bacteria) species and Staphylococcus aureus (bacteria).<br />
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Limonoids are chemicals, which are found in citrus peels and are responsible for the bitter taste. Limonoids are capable of slowing cancer cell growth and inducing apoptosis (cell suicide). This research was conducted in labs, which have shown that it worked in vitro and on animals.<br />
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According to The Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organization (CSIRO) of Australia, citrus fruits pack a powerful punch – reducing the risk of some cancers by 50 percent. These scientists report that citrus fruits are most protective against stomach, mouth, larynx and pharynx cancers.<br />
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The results of a 2001 culture study summarized in "Nutrition and Cancer," revealed that limonoid, at a concentration of 100 micrograms/mililiter, was effective at partially inhibiting the growth of human ovarian cancer cells and inducing the death of breast cancer cells.<br />
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Three years later in the "Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry,” researchers discovered three new limonoids. Two of these limonoids, obacunone and deoxylimonin, significantly reduced the number and burden of induced oral-cavity tumors by 25 to 50 percent.<br />
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Since these phytonutrients are found in the whole lemon, pith and peel included, it is best to make use of the whole lemon, especially the peel. <br />
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<b>Mushrooms</b><br />
(Maitake, shiitake, enoki, crimini, portobello, and white button mushrooms)<br />
These types of mushrooms have anti-tumor compounds and other types of
bioactive molecules which include alkaloids, phenolics, tocopherols,
folates, organic acids, flavonoids, carotenoids, and ascorbic acid
enzymes. <br />
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These
mushrooms stimulate the reproduction and activity of immune cells such
as natural killer cells and helps to suppress cancer metastasis. In addition, these mushrooms are a great source of antioxidants and other nutrients that provide anti-viral support and can inhibit some malignant tumor growth. Countries like Japan and Brazil use mushrooms in cancer treatment protocols.<br />
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Numerous studies show that, when consumed over time, these
types of healing mushrooms prevent tumor growth by greatly increasing
the level of antioxidants in the blood, while boosting immune system
levels in those which are already stricken with cancer. <br />
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In
addition, these foods enhance the efficacy of chemotherapy while
reducing side effects such as nausea, vomiting, and loss of appetite. <br />
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<b>Mustard Seeds</b><br />
Mustard
seeds are surprisingly rich in phytonutrients called isothiocyanates,
which have been extensively studied for their anti-cancer benefits. For
example, a study published in the International Journal for Vitamin and
Nutrition Research in 2002 found that isothiocyanates can inhibit
mitosis and stimulate apoptosis (cell death) in human tumor cells.<br />
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Another
study published in Carcinogenesis in 2010 discovered that mustard seed
powder, which is rich in a particularly beneficial group of
isothiocyanates called allyl isothiocyanates (AITC), can significantly
inhibit the growth of bladder cancer. These impressive results suggest
that adding more mustard seeds to our diets can prevent, and possibly
even treat, the development of cancer.<br />
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<i>Packed with thyroid-regulating selenium</i><br />
One
tablespoon of mustard seeds contains approximately 21 percent of our
recommended daily allowance of the essential trace mineral selenium.
Aside from being an antioxidant that helps scavenge disease-causing free
radicals, selenium is also responsible for transforming the sluggish
thyroid hormone T4 into the more active T3. Indeed, selenium actually
works alongside iodine to help maintain thyroid function. Since a
malfunctioning thyroid can wreak havoc in the body (including preventing
us from losing weight), it's always important to consume foods rich in
selenium as well as iodine.<br />
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<i>Contain the anti-inflammatory compound curcumin</i><br />
Ever
wondered why mustard and the seeds from which it is made are usually
yellow? That's because they're bursting with curcuminoids, a group of
fat-soluble pigments that are also found in turmeric, ginger and other
yellow-colored herbs and spices. Curcuminoids, of which the best-known
is curcumin, are antioxidants that possess notable anti-cancer benefits.
However, they're also potent anti-inflammatories. For example, a report
published in Alternative Medicine Review in 2009 found that curcumin
can ease the pain associated with inflammatory conditions such as
rheumatoid arthritis, inflammatory bowel disease and irritable bowel
syndrome. <br />
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<i>Good source of vitamins and minerals</i><br />
Like
most seeds, mustard seeds are a good source of varied nutrients
including calcium, iron, magnesium, phosphorus, potassium, zinc and
manganese. Two tablespoons of them also supply us with 6 percent of our
recommended daily allowance of omega-3 fatty acids, the beneficial
polyunsaturated acids required to build cell membranes in the brain.<br />
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Good-quality
mustard and mustard seeds are easily purchased online or in stores.
While mustard seeds can be eaten raw as a snack, their robust taste
makes them especially suited to rich, cooked meals such as curries and
rice dishes.<br />
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<b>Nuts and Seeds</b><br />
Nuts and seeds are extremely nutrient-dense and provide generous
amounts of good fats, complex carbohydrates, protein, vitamins,
minerals and fiber. Trace minerals include magnesium, zinc, selenium and
copper. Nuts also contain plant sterols, thought to help keep
cholesterol levels in check and reduce cancer risk. <br />
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In addition, nuts and seeds provide various bioactive phytonutrients that help fight illness and diseases such as cancer and diabetes. These phytonutrients include Omega-3 fats, ellagic
acid, flavonoids, phenolic compounds, luteolin, isoflavones,
tocotrienols and lignans. Many of these phtonutrients reduce inflammation, which fuels and triggers most cancers. Furthermore, the unsaturated fat in nuts and seeds reduces risk
of breast and other cancers. <br />
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<i>Some of the healthiest nuts include:</i><br />
<u>Almonds</u> contain magnesium, vitamin E, selenium and lots of fiber.; and, help to lower cholesterol and help prevent cancer. <span class="slide-wrapper "><span class="slide-copy">Research
shows that almonds help to lower blood sugar and raise the levels of
good bacteria that bolster the body’s immune system. </span></span><br />
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<u>Brazil nuts</u> are a good source of protein, copper, niacin, magnesium,
fiber, vitamin E, and a great source of selenium, which may help prevent certain cancers, including bone, prostate, and breast cancer. A recent study in the Journal of Medicinal Food suggests that the selenium found in Brazil nuts, along with soy, may help fight prostate cancer by inhibiting the growth of cancerous cells. <br />
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<u>Walnuts</u> are extremely good for your heart and brain, and contain ellagic acid, a cancer-fighting antioxidant.<br />
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<i>Note: </i>Other healthy nuts include hazelnuts, pecans and pine nuts, which contain Vitamins A, B, D, and E, folic
acid, calcium, magnesium, potassium, B
vitamins, and zinc. And they help lower cholesterol. <br />
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<i>Some of the healthiest seeds include:</i><br />
<u>Apricot seeds</u> (aka Apricot kernels), Apple seeds, and other bitter fruit
seeds contain amygdalin aka Vitamin B17 which has incredibly powerful
anti-cancer properties. The pharmaceutical Laetrile which is a
concentrated form of Amygdalin has been used in cancer clinics outside
the U.S. for over 50 years.<br />
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<u>Flax seeds</u> are definitely at the top of my list. Two tbsp of ground flax seed per day is ideal and easy to add to oatmeal or smoothies. I also take Barleans Cold-Pressed Organic Flax Oil because it is the best source of parent omega-3s (better than fish oil) and Lignans, super anti-oxidants that help fight cancer. It also contains a lot of fiber and can reduce your risk of heart disease, stroke, and diabetes.<u> </u><br />
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<u>Hemp seeds</u> are a certified superfood with cancer and heart disease
prevention properties. They are high in protein and fiber, with balanced
omega 3 and 6 fatty acids.<u> </u><br />
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<u>Sesame seeds</u> are a good source of calcium, magnesium, zinc, fiber, iron,
B1 and phosphorus. They can lower blood pressure, and protect against
liver damage. Sesame seeds have also been linked to prevention of many
diseases like arthritis, asthma, migraine headaches, menopause,
osteoporosis, and may even reduce PMS symptoms.<br />
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Other healthy seeds include chia, hemp, sunflower and pumpkin seeds -- all contain omega-3 oils, Vitamin E, protein, anti-oxidants, calcium, and fiber.<br />
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<i>Note:</i> Cashews and peanuts are not recommended for cancer patients due to potential levels of fungus.<br />
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<b>Onions</b><br />
Two of the most important types of chemicals in onions are flavonoids, which are responsible for their red, yellow, and brown colors, and organosulfur compounds, sulfur-containing constituents that impart the strong flavors.<br />
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A key property of onions and other members of the onion family is their ability to help prevent and manage a variety of cancers, as research has revealed. A study of French women found that those who consumed more onions and garlic had a lower risk of breast cancer.<br />
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The combination of the flavonoid quercetin—which occurs abundantly in onions—along with curcumin (an ingredient in turmeric) has a profound effect in adults with colon cancer risk. The nutrient combination dramatically reduced the number of polyps characteristic of the disease—an important finding, since these polyps often precede colorectal cancer.<br />
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Furthermore, several studies indicate that onions can effectively prevent stomach cancer, which is the second leading cause of cancer death worldwide. The protective effects of onions have also shown promise in esophageal cancer, prostate cancer, and ovarian, kidney, and oral cancers.<br />
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In addition to healthful flavonoids and sulfur-containing compounds, onions contribute potassium, vitamin C, folic acid, zinc, selenium, and fiber to the diet. <br />
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<b>Papaya Leaf Extract</b><br />
A study
conducted by University of Florida researchers Dr. Nam Dang and
colleagues in Japan has documented papaya’s powerful anticancer
properties and impact against numerous lab-grown tumors – and without
the negative consequences of chemotherapy. The researchers used papaya
leaf extract for the study conduction, with the anticancer effects being
even stronger with a larger dose of the extract. What’s more, the
extract can be taken for a long time without nasty side-effects.<br />
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Another
study also shows how papaya leaf extract is able to fight various
cancers including cervix, breast, liver, lung, and pancreatic while
aiding the cardiovascular and gastrointestinal systems.<br />
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<b>Paw Paw</b><br />
Paw paw (also called graviola, soursop or guanabana), is a tropical fruit with a white, fibrous pulp that is rich in Vitamin C and other nutrients, including vitamin B-6, thiamin, riboflavin, folate and niacin.<br />
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Unlike many tree fruits, paw paw is a rich source of minerals. Each cup provides about one-seventh of the magnesium, one-eighth of the potassium and one-tenth of the phosphorus you need each day. <br />
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Paw paw may offer benefits to people with some forms of cancer, according to researchers who published a study in "Nutrition and Cancer" in 2011. They found that breast cancer patients who took 200-milligram doses of paw paw extract for 5 weeks experienced inhibited growth of their tumors. University of Nebraska researchers, who published a paper in "Cancer Letters" in 2012, also concluded that paw paw extract appeared to stop cancer from spreading and even to shrink existing tumors.<br />
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Research by Dr. Jerry McLaughlin of Purdue University found that the paw paw tree is a source of substances known as acetogenins. (Since the family Latin/scientific name of paw paw is Annonacea, these natural substances are often referred to in the literature as Annonaceous Acetogenins). It is these acetogenins that he found to drastically reduce the ATP production of the cells' mitochondria.<br />
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Acetogenins modulate/reduce the production of cellular energy (ATP),
thus robbing the cancer cells of the energy it needs to survive and
grow. Unlike chemotherapy, the paw paw works to "starve" the cancer cells
instead of poisoning them. Thus, the action is usually slower than
chemotherapy, but, the side effects are minimal.<br />
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<i>Note 1: </i>There are several different acetogenins. They vary from species to species of trees within the "paw paw family", and within other related trees. However, Dr. McLaughlin found that the highest concentrations and most powerful acetogenins were in the Asimina triloba species of the paw paw. Furthermore, he found that there were even differences in the actual geographical location of the trees--noting during his research that some groves of trees were more potent than others.<br />
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<i>Note 2:</i> Acetogenins enhance the effectiveness of chemical medical treatments. It is very common to hear that cancer patients undergoing chemotherapy develop a resistance to the chemo itself, thus rendering the treatment to no effect. This is usually called Multiple-Drug Resistance (MDR). This resistance takes place because cancer cells will develop the ability to recognize and reject chemicals that it becomes familiar with. The cells will actually develop a "pumping action" to pump the chemicals back out of the cells before the chemicals have their desired effect. However, this pumping action used to reject the chemicals uses ATP. Lowering ATP to these cells reduces their ability to pump out the chemotherapy drugs, thus making the cells susceptible to the chemotherapy treatments again. Several technical articles have been written on the effect of paw paw on MDR cells.<br />
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<i>Note 3:</i> Some companies have produced products using graviola (a biological cousin of the paw paw) and market them as similar to--or equal to--paw paw itself. However, Dr. McLaughlin showed this to be false. He has written several technical papers detailing the big difference chemically and structurally between the acetogenins found in graviola and those found in paw paw. Dr. McLaughlin developed a procedure to standardize extracts from paw paw to contain a certain known amount of acetogenins, and licensed it to a company in Utah. Thus, it is important for anyone contemplating using the paw paw treatment to be sure that a standardized extract from the Asimina triloba tree is obtained--not graviola, since graviola is far less potent due to its chemical structure.<br />
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<b>Quinoa</b><br />
Quinoa
(keen-wah) is a great source of protein. It’s naturally gluten-free and
often called an ancient grain because it’s been grown for thousands of
years. Quinoa is actually a seed that can be ground into flour. It is
considered a complete protein, which means that it contains all nine
essential amino acids, just like meat. Quinoa is also rich in fiber and
minerals like iron, magnesium and calcium plus phytonutrients like
quercetin, an antioxidant that we just learned is also found in the skin
of apples.<br />
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Quinoa is a nice alternative to
protein-rich foods like meat and fish. Other alternatives include
lentils, beans, nuts, seeds, and other whole grains.<br />
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Helps fight: colon cancer. <br />
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<b>Radishes</b><br />
Not
all cruciferous vegetables are dark, leafy greens. Radishes are root
vegetables, but like their cruciferous relatives broccoli, cabbage, and
kale, they have cancer-fighting properties.<br />
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They also
contain impressive amounts of vitamin C, potassium, folate, and fiber.
Radishes have a mild to spicy flavor, and they are delicious sautéed in
extra-virgin olive oil with minced garlic and other vegetables.<br />
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Note: Because root vegetables absorb pesticides and other chemicals in the soil, make sure that you only eat organic radishes.<br />
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<b>Seaweed</b><br />
Seaweed
foods such as Nori, kombu, wakame, arame, and dulse stimulates immune
cells such as T-cells and natural killer cells and help to inhibit tumor
growth.<br />
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These foods help reduce the formation of new
blood cells needed for cancer growth (angiogenesis) and also act as an
anti-inflammatory to reduce inflammation, which fuels cancer and other
systemic diseases such as heart disease and diabetes.<br />
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<b>Selenium-rich Foods</b><br />
Brazil nuts, tuna, sunflower seeds, oysters, Shiitake mushrooms, and vegetables (broccoli, cabbage, spinach) are vital to immune system function and help to keep your thyroid functioning properly. Selenium
works in conjunction with vitamin E, vitamin C, glutathione and vitamin
B3 as an antioxidant to prevent free radical damage in the body and may help prevent cancer by affecting oxidative stress,
inflammation and <span class="caps">DNA </span>repair, especially breast cancer and prostate cancer. .<br />
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Herbal sources of selenium include burdock root, alfalfa, fenugreek, fennel
seed, catnip, chamomile, garlic, cayenne, nettle, oat-straw, yarrow,
peppermint, sarsaparilla, lemongrass, ginseng, hawthorn berry, rose hips
and raspberry-leaf.<br />
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<b>Sweet Potatoes</b><br />
Sweet
potatoes and yams are other foods that can be enjoyed year round. They
are rich in phytonutrients called carotenoids, such as beta- and
alpha-carotenes. Including even small but consistent amounts of
carotenoid-rich foods may help reduce the risk of breast cancer, lung
cancer, and ovarian cancer. Other foods rich in carotenoids include
carrots, acorn or butternut squash, and pumpkin.<br />
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Carotenoids stimulate the growth of immune cells and increases their
capacity to attack tumor cells through lutein, lycopene, phytoene, and
canthaxanthin. With over 600 carotenoids available in the diet, Vitamin
A, beta carotene, and lycopene all have demonstrated growth against
cancer cells.<br />
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<i>Note 1: </i>Given the latest research
that says that our bodies may not be converting the carotenoids to
Vitamin A, it may be necessary to add food sources (such as cod liver
oil or beef liver) that provide real Vitamin A -- especially to fight
cancer.<br />
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<i>Note 2: </i>Phytonutrients like carotenoids
are available in pill form but they do not have the same protective
properties as those found in whole foods and may even cause harm in
certain individuals. To get the healthiest boost, it is best to eat the
food versus taking these nutrients in a pill.<br />
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<b>Tomatoes</b><br />
This juicy fruit is the best dietary source of lycopene, a carotenoid
that gives tomatoes their red hue. The lycopene is best absorbed when
the tomato is cooked and includes a healthy fat like olive oil or
avocado, packing more of a nutritional punch.<br />
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And that's good news,
because lycopene was found to stop endometrial cancer cell growth in a
study in <i>Nutrition and Cancer</i>. Endometrial cancer causes nearly 8,000 deaths a year. <br />
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Helps fight: endometrial, lung, prostate, and stomach cancers.<br />
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<b>Turmeric</b><br />
Among
the most currently researched of cancer fighting foods, turmeric has
repeatedly been shown to be an effective cancer-fighter and even block
cancer growth. Previously found to reduce tumors by an astounding 81%,
the naturally occurring compound found in turmeric, curcumin, exhibits
numerous anti-cancer properties.<br />
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Researchers at UCLA found that curcumin
is the component harnessing the ability to actually block cancer
growth. Not surprisingly, the cancer-fighting ability that turmeric
possesses makes up only a single facet of the many benefits of turmeric.<br />
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<i>Note: </i>The biggest problem with turmeric as a supplement is its bioavailability and your body's ability to absorb the nutrients. Make sure that you add some fat and black pepper to increase your body's absorption of the curcumin in the turmeric.<br />
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<b>Walnuts </b><br />
Their phytosterols (cholesterol-like molecules found in plants) have
been shown to block estrogen receptors in breast cancer cells, possibly
slowing the cells' growth, says Elaine Hardman, PhD, associate professor
at Marshall University School of Medicine in Huntington, West Virginia.
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Helps fight: breast and prostate cancers.<br />
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<b>Wheat Grass</b><br />
<i>(And, other Super-Green Foods: Chlorella, Spirulina, Blue-Green Algae and Barley Greens)</i><br />
These
chlorophyll-rich foods help nourish the blood by providing oxygen and
chlorophyll for detox purposes. These super greens chelate and remove
excess copper from the body, which may help inhibit angiogenesis.<br />
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Specifically,
wheat grass has been shown to fight breast cancer, prostate cancer and
several other cancers. Studies indicate that chlorella boosts energy and
possibly prolongs survival.<br />
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<b>Whey Protein</b><br />
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Whey protein helps to fight cancer because it helps our bodies increase our glutathione levels and it provides an easy-to-digest protein that helps the body rebuild and repair its cells due to the damage from the cancer.<br />
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<span style="color: #38761d;">Glutathione (GSH)</span> is a small
protein composed of three amino acids: cysteine, glutamic acid and
glycine. It is involved in detoxification of the liver and the body.
Glutathione binds to toxins, such as heavy metals, solvents, and
pesticides, and transforms them into a form that can be excreted in
urine or bile. Glutathione is also an important antioxidant,
counteracting the effects of free radicals produced in the body by
oxidation reactions from cancer cells and other damaging functions such as cellular inflammation.<br />
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Glutathione, better known as the ‘master’ antioxidant, helps to neutralize free radicals inside our cells. Over 40,000 papers on its effects were published in 2010. Vitamin C and E depend on its presence to function fully. Glutathione is also an immune system booster that helps T-cells to function properly.<br />
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Glutathione helps to increase energy levels within our cells. German work stemming from a 1998 Nobel Prize has shown that toxic cells lose their energy-producing ability and ´power down´. Below certain levels of power, protective genes cannot work. Glutathione levels seem to be very important in keeping cellular energy high. Some alternative cancer therapists focus on low glutathione levels found in the cells of cancer patients, trying to drive them, and thus oxygen levels, upwards.<br />
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Glutathione is a terrific cellular detoxifier, helping to break down the adverse effects of environmental toxins, from heavy metals to tobacco smoke and diesel fumes. It is produced in all cells of the body, specifically to break down these dangerous toxins and free-radicals. <br />
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Glutathione also works in the gut, in the blood stream and in the cells. Its particular strength is with peroxides, the precursors of free-radicals, and also with bad fats.<br />
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Besides high-quality whey protein, other foods that help to increase glutathione levels include green vegetables like Brussels sprouts, cabbage, cauliflower and broccoli along with avocado, asparagus, chlorella, wheatgrass, grapefruit, strawberries, raw tomatoes, and oranges. <br />
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High-quality whey protein provides many health benefits including, immunity, cell energy, muscle strength, and antioxidant support.<br />
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High-quality whey protein contains lactoferrin, which is a cancer killer. Lactoferrin activates the innate immune system cells like the macrophages, neutrophils and T-cells. These are the first line of defense against harmful pathogens – including cancer cells.<br />
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<span style="color: #38761d;">Lactoferrin</span> has antiviral,
antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory and anticancer properties (Rodrigues et al. 2009, Kanwar and Kanwar
2013). <br />
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Cancer cells have a highly negative membrane charge which attracts lactoferrin, while healthy normal cells have a neutral charge. Lactoferrin is attracted to the cancer cells, attaches to them and triggers a process that kills the cancer cell; as well as blocking angiogenesis – the growth of blood vessels that feed cancer cells.<br />
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More specifically, lactoferrin inhibits cancers (Parodi 2007, Rodrigues et al. 2009, Tsuda
et al. 2010, Pepe et al. 2013). Research shows that consuming
lactoferrin inhibits cancer carcinogenesis, proliferation and metastasis
(Tsuda et al. 2010).<br />
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A component of lactoferrin LfcinB, is able to specifically
target cancer cells without harming healthy cells. Cancer cells have a
highly negative membrane charge which attracts lactoferrin, while healthy normal
cells have a neutral charge (Burdick et al. 1997). Lactoferrin is
attracted to the cancer cells, attaches to them and triggers a process
that kills the cancer cell. In addition:<br />
Lactoferrin triggers cancers cells to commit suicide; this process is called apoptosis.<br />
Lactoferrin inhibits the formation of blood vessels in tumors.
Formation of blood vessels is called angiogenesis and is needed for
cancer growth. Tumors need a steady supply of blood to deliver nutrients
to their inner cells. Without a blood supply tumors remain small and relatively harmless.<br />
Lactoferrin modulates carcinogen metabolizing enzymes.<br />
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<i>Note 1: </i>Lactoferrin triggers the production of glutathione, which, according to one study, was
responsible for preventing the development of prostate cancer. In
addition, a clinical study with cancer patients showed a regression of
patient’s tumors when given whey protein at concentration levels of 30
grams per day.<br />
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<i>Note 2: </i>Researchers, at Lund University in Sweden, reported that
alpha-lactalbumin proteins found is whey solid have the ability to kill
all the known types of breast cancer cells – even at low doses. In fact,
their peer-reviewed paper – published in the <i>Journal of Biological Chemistry</i>
suggested that when consumed by the body, alpha-lactalbumin is
configured into a protein that selectively induces apoptosis (programmed
cancer cell suicide) in cancerous tumors.<br />
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<i>Note 3: </i>Another key to lactoferrin’s cancer-fighting properties is its amazing ability to bind with iron. It forms a bond with iron that’s 100 times stronger than transferrin – your body’s major iron transport protein. Several studies suggest that excessive amounts of iron, in your diet, increase your risk of developing certain types of cancer. Researchers have shown that many chronic diseases – in particular, cancer – need iron to reproduce and grow.<br />
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<i>Note 4: </i>Loss of muscle and fat tissue – due to chronic conditions like cancer,
AIDS and mercury poisoning – is called cachexia. For cancer patients,
this is often why they succumb to the disease. Fortunately, by drinking a green smoothie that contains high-quality whey protein – every day, cancer patients have an easy way to
enhance lean muscle mass and boost their energy.<br />
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So, what is a <span style="color: #38761d;">high-quality whey product</span>? Key attributes include use of pasture-fed cows or goats, easy-to-digest (medium-chain triglycerides (MCT)), cold-processed, rich in healthy fats such as CLA (conjugated linoleic acid), no GMOs and whey protein concentrate,<i> not</i> protein isolates.<br />
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In addition, a high-quality whey is free of toxic heavy metals (e.g. mercury, lead, cadmium, arsenic) and is low glycemic, low carb and does not contain any
artificial sweeteners, sugar alcohol, glycerin, fructose, sugar or
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<b>Other Foods</b><br />
Some
of the other foods that provide cancer-fighting benefits include
almonds, anise, ashwagandha, basil, bee propolis, black pepper,
boswellia, beta glucan, caraway, cardamom, chili pepper, cinnamon,
clove, coriander,
cumin, curcumin, fennel, fenugreek, figs, flaxseed, garlic, ginger,
gooseberry, gruggul, Holy basil, honey (raw, manuaka), lemongrass,
licorice, mace, mango,
mint, mustard seed, nutmeg, onion, oregano, parsley, pecans,
pomegranate, prunes, resveratrol, rosemary, saffron, sesame seeds,
strawberries, and
tamarind.<br />
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<i>Note: </i>No one food offers a golden
ticket to fighting cancer, but a meal plan that includes at least eight
of these “cancer-blocking” foods offers the strongest
protection and contributes to overall health.<br />
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<b>General Information</b><br />
Nutrition
must be optimized for efficient detoxification and to change the body's
acidic environment to alkaline. The diet must be based upon whole foods
(plenty of vegetables, fruits, and fiber) and should emphasize foods
with a net alkalinizing impact with lower amounts of acid-forming foods.<br />
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Generous
portions of cruciferous vegetables should be eaten daily, along with
modest amounts of olive oil, as well as onions, garlic, and very modest
amounts of lean, unprocessed proteins.<br />
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If possible, eat
only organic vegetables and fruits. If you can't afford to buy all
organic, then, focus on buying organic the primary vegetables that eat
during the week.<br />
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Supplements can include CoQ10, aged
garlic, pancreatic enzymes, beta glucan, essential fatty acids
(DHA/EPA), N-acetylcysteine, lipoic acid, and antioxidant support
(vitamins C and E, grape seed extract, green tea extract).<br />
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<b>References:</b><br />
<a href="http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/" target="_blank">http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/</a><br />
<a href="http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/" target="_blank">http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/</a><br />
<a href="http://www.cancerandmetabolism.com/" target="_blank">http://www.cancerandmetabolism.com/</a> <br />
<a href="http://researchnews.osu.edu/" target="_blank">http://researchnews.osu.edu/</a><br />
<a href="http://informahealthcare.com/" target="_blank">http://informahealthcare.com/</a><br />
<a href="http://www.deathtodiabetes.com/" target="_blank">http://www.deathtodiabetes.com/</a><br />
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DeWayne McCulley (The Diabetes Engineer)http://www.blogger.com/profile/08618623939330889538noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1952358826110019892.post-20558208793891771192015-04-03T10:18:00.000-07:002015-09-06T07:47:40.284-07:00Cancer and NutritionMost cancer patients being treated in America today are not offered any
scientifically guided nutrition therapy beyond being told to "just eat
good foods." Most doctors know very little about nutrition since most
medical schools only require one 3-hour course about nutrition! As a
result, most doctors discount the importance and positive impact that a
superior nutritional program can have on one's overall health.<br />
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Most
cancer patients would have a major improvement in their outcome if they
controlled the supply of cancer's preferred fuel (glucose) into their
bodies. By eating healthy, patients can strengthen their immune systems
and change their body's acidic environment to a more alkaline
environment. This would help to slow down the progression of the cancer
and, with the proper cancer treatment, kill and destroy the cancer
cells.<br />
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Controlling one's blood-glucose level through
dieting and supplementation is one of the most crucial components to an
effective cancer recovery program.And, one of the best ways to do that is to eat primarily a plant-based diet of raw and lightly-cooked vegetables, some fruits, beans, nuts, seeds and plant oils.<br />
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A diet consisting of a variety of raw fresh vegetables and some fruits is the best prevention and also a potential cure for most cancers, depending on how far the cancer has progressed and how easily the body can digest and properly assimilate the nutrients from the food. Brussels sprouts, broccoli, leafy greens, sprouts, avocados, red and yellow peppers, red cabbage, dandelion, beets, garlic, turmeric, blueberries, flaxseed, and many more foods have been proven in numerous scientific studies to not only prevent, but to also destroy, cancer cells.<br />
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If we did research on every single piece of raw produce we eat, we’d probably find that almost all of them, if not all of them, prevent and fight cancer in some way or another. This is what the modern diet is missing -- fresh raw produce. Early humans ate pounds of it a day, all day, every day.<br />
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Do not underestimate the miraculous healing properties of whole, raw, fresh, organic, uncooked, unadulterated produce. Believe it or not, it’s the foundation of almost all of the best remedies for ailments, and it is the only path to true health. Eat a wide variety of raw produce every day. Cooked produce has benefits, but raw produce heals. Make big salads every day with lots of produce and drink raw juices and green smoothies. <br />
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The 1931 Nobel
Laureate in medicine, German Otto Warburg, Ph.D., first discovered that
cancer cells have a fundamentally different energy metabolism compared
to healthy cells. The crux of his Nobel thesis was that malignant tumors
frequently exhibit an increase in <b>anaerobic </b>glycolysis -- a process
where glucose is used as a fuel by cancer cells and <b>lactic acid</b> is produced as an
anaerobic byproduct -- compared to normal tissues. The large amount of
lactic acid produced by this fermentation of glucose from cancer cells
is then transported to the liver where lactic acid is converted back to glucose (this cycle is known as the lactic acid or cachexia cycle).<br />
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The conversion of glucose to lactate
generates a lower, more <b>acidic </b>pH in cancerous tissues as well as
overall physical fatigue and pain from the lactic acid buildup. And, the lactic acid promotes tumor growth causing larger tumors, which
tend to exhibit a more acidic pH.<br />
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This inefficient
pathway for energy metabolism yields only <u>2</u> moles of adenosine
triphosphate (ATP) energy per mole of glucose, compared to <u>38</u> moles of
ATP in the complete aerobic oxidation of glucose. By extracting only
about 5 percent (2 vs. 38 moles of ATP) of the available energy in the
food supply and the body's calorie stores, the cancer is "wasting"
energy, and the patient becomes tired and undernourished. This vicious
cycle increases body wasting, which is one reason why 40 percent of cancer
patients die from malnutrition, or cachexia (wasting of the body).<br />
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Hence,
cancer therapies should encompass regulating blood-glucose levels via
diet and supplements, for cachectic patients who lose their appetite
and a lot of weight loss. Professional guidance and patient
self-discipline/motivation are crucial at this point in the cancer
recovery process. The quest is not to eliminate sugars or carbohydrates
from the diet but rather to <b>control blood glucose </b>within a narrow range (ala what diabetics have to do)
to help starve the cancer and bolster immune function.<br />
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The best way to control one's blood glucose is to follow a <b>low-glycemic, macronutrient-dense </b>nutritional program such as the Death to Diabetes Nutritional Program with lots of green vegetables (Brussels sprouts, broccoli; onions, garlic), raw vegetable juices, high quality fats (olive, coconut, flax) and high quality protein (Whey, ground flaxseed, wild salmon).<br />
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The lower the glycemic rating,
the slower the digestion and absorption process, which provides a
healthier, more gradual infusion of sugars into the bloodstream.
Conversely, a high rating means blood glucose levels are increased
quickly, which stimulates and stresses the pancreas to secrete more insulin and insulin growth factor, which fuel the cancer/tumor to grow faster.<br />
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In
fact, many cancer patients have cured their cancer by using an
effective cancer diet with these attributes. However, most cancer patients who have had
extensive chemotherapy and radiation will require a lot more than a good
cancer diet, i.e. a specific cancer-focused treatment protocol. refer to the blog post about the Cancer Treatment Strategy.<br />
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How far you go with your cancer diet is up
to you, but this much is clear, a poor cancer diet will fuel the cancer
and allow it to continue to grow and cause more damage throughout the
body.<br />
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Many doctors in alternative medicine (e.g. Gonzalaez, Gerson, Christopher, Moerman, Hoxsey, etc.) were people who knew how to
cure cancer and they knew that the "cancer diet" was a major factor,
even the primary factor, in a cancer person's ability to <b>nourish their normal cells</b> and <b>kill the cancer cells </b>in order to survive and defeat their
cancer!<br />
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Many books have been written about various
cancer diets. You hear terms like "live food," "raw food," "superfood",
wheatgrass juice, carrot juice, macrobiotic diet, sprouting, and many
more.<br />
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In somes cases, people will simply go to a clinic
or a retreat to get their cancer diet. While this is good if you have the money, you will still have to learn how to eat healthy when you return home. <br />
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<b>Goals of Nutritional Program</b><br />
It
is best to use a solid and well-structured alternative cancer <b>treatment protocol </b>as the main
treatment to fight and kill the cancer cells; and use the <b>cancer diet</b> to build the immune system, nourish the normal cells and possibly kill some
cancer cells.<br />
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The goals of an effective cancer diet should include the following:<br />
1. Strengthen the immune system by helping to activate phagocytes, e.g. macrophages, natural killers.<br />
2. Help your immune system "find" the cancer cells so that they can do
their job: stop the spread of the cancer and kill the cancer. <br />
3. Provide key nutrients to feed the non-cancerous cells and starve the cancer cells.<br />
4. Eat healthy foods that provide energy to the body without feeding the cancer cells. <br />
5. Turn the body's environment from acidic to alkaline.<br />
6. Reduce the lactic acid created by the cancer cells (cachexia cycle or lactic acid cycle). <br />
7. Keep your blood glucose in a tight range (80 to 99 mg/dL)<br />
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<b>Guidelines and Attributes of a Superior Nutritional Program</b><br />
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<b>Foods to Avoid</b><br />
The obvious foods to avoid include all foods made with <b><span style="color: red;">sugar</span></b>,
high fructose corn syrup, corn syrup,
sucrose, maltose, dextrose, molasses, brown sugar, artificial
sweeteners (e.g. NutraSweet, Equal), and processed honey. This includes
foods such as sweets, candies, jams, jellies, cookies, cakes, pies and
desserts. This also includes beverages such as soda,
diet soda, bottled juice, soft drinks, and energy drinks. <br />
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Some of the other obvious foods to avoid include foods made with <b><span style="color: red;">flour</span></b>, wheat, gluten, or starch such as white
bread, enriched bread, wheat bread, biscuits, cornbread, pasta, rice, macaroni, cereals,
crackers, donuts, pancakes, pastries, pizza, biscuits, spaghetti, cakes,
pies, and other processed foods; and, starchy vegetables such as white
potatoes and corn. <br />
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Another group of foods to avoid include foods that contain <b><span style="color: red;">trans fats</span></b>
such as all processed foods made with hydrogenated oil, such
as stick margarines, French fries, potato chips, pretzels, cookies,
fried foods, donuts, crackers, store-bought baked goods, pastries,
packaged foods, and canola oil. The process of creating hydrogenated oil
destroys the essential fatty acids in the oil and replaces them with
deformed trans fatty acids. These trans fats make the cell walls hard
and brittle, making it easier for transform healthy cells into cancerous
cells.<br />
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Another reason to avoid processed foods is to ensure that you avoid foods that contain <span style="color: red;"><b>excitotoxins</b></span> such as MSG and aspartame and, also <b><span style="color: red;">GMO</span></b> foods such as corn, potatoes and soy. <br />
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Another group of foods to avoid is <b><span style="color: red;">meat</span></b> and <b><span style="color: red;">dairy</span></b>.
Foods include animal meat, organ meats, processed meats, lunch meats,
fried/barbecued meats and dairy products (cow’s pasteurized, homogenized milk,
cheese,
butter, ice cream).<br />
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First, pancreatic enzymes, which are critical for cancer patients, are
programmed to digest meat before they are programmed to strip-off the
protein coating of cancer cells, which makes the cancer cells "visible"
to the immune system so the immune system can kill them.<br />
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Also,
animal proteins may "feed" cancer cells as much as sugar. This is an
unknown, but what is known is that meat proteins are one of the most
consistent factors contributing to why a person gets cancer.<br />
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Meat
is also very acidic. Obviously, sugar, white flour, and many other
things, literally feed cancer cells because they are so acidic. In
addition, digesting meat requires a lot of energy to break down the
meat, which can tire out the cancer patient and rob the body of the
energy it needs to fight the cancer.<br />
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<i>Exception: </i>Blood system cancers - lymphoma, leukemia, myeloma - need to include lean meat protein so as to build blood and bone marrow. Just make sure that the meat is organic and free range. <br />
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The last group of foods to avoid is <b><span style="color: red;">vegetable oils</span></b> and other processed oils. These oils include soybean, corn, sunflower, safflower along with canola oil and lard. <br />
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Although, "drugs" are not a food category, you should avoid all <b><span style="color: red;">drugs</span></b>
and most medications, if possible. Drugs include alcohol, tobacco,
caffeine, over-the-counter (OTC) drugs, prescription drugs, and
recreational drugs.<br />
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Alcohol and tobacco devastate the
liver, lungs and cardiovascular system. Caffeine is a stimulant that
may trigger insulin surges. Excess caffeine may cause the body to
produce an oxidative chemical called alloxan that may damage the
pancreatic beta cells in some people, reducing their production of
insulin. Many OTC and prescription drugs cause serious side effects that
can lead to liver, kidney or heart failure. Also, these drugs “fool”
the body by altering the biochemical and hormonal functions within the
body, leading to chemical dependencies and the suppression of symptoms
that later manifest themselves as a disease.<br />
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You should avoid <b><span style="color: red;">most beverages</span></b>,
especially tap water, soda, diet soda, coffee, bottled juices, cow's
milk, energy drinks, other beverages, and alcohol for many of the
previously mentioned reasons. In addition, tap water contains chlorine,
fluoride, arsenic, antibiotics, and other toxins that can directly interfere with your cancer
treatment.<br />
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As a side note, you should avoid most <b><span style="color: red;">toothpastes</span></b>
because they contain fluoride! Instead use baking soda or an
herbal-based powder to brush and clean your teeth, gums and tongue.
Also, avoid traditional mouthwash products. Also, use a dental probiotic to rebalance your mouth's terrain.<br />
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<i>Note: </i>All of the above aforementioned foods contain sugar, flour, high
fructose corn syrup, trans fats (hydrogenated oils), pesticides,
antibiotics and other chemicals and toxins that fuel cancer cells.<br />
<br />
<b><span style="color: #6aa84f;">FYI:</span></b> For those of you who have read DeWayne McCulley's book (<i>Death to Diabetes</i>),
the above list should look very familiar. McCulley is the engineer
who almost died of a diabetic coma with a blood sugar over 1300 and a
potential double-leg amputation, blindness, kidney failure and pulmonary
embolism -- all due to poor circulation, hyperinsulinemia,
hypertriglyceridemia, deep vein thrombosis, two blood clots, and
pancreatitis. The doctors said that any one of these problems along with
the nonketotic hyperglycemic hyperosmolar coma should have killed
McCulley.<br />
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<b>Foods to Eat</b><br />
At this point, you're probably thinking "What's left to eat?" <img alt="Smile" border="0" src="https://imagesak.secureserver.net/webmail/smiley/smiley-smile.gif" title="Smile" /> Actually, there is a lot of good foods left to eat.<br />
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Key
foods include green and leafy vegetables,
bright-colored vegetables and possibly some (limited) bright-colored and
dark-colored fruits. If possible, try to obtain these foods locally and organically grown.<br />
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Vegetables include green/leafy
vegetables such as spinach, broccoli, Brussel sprouts, bok choi, kale,
Romaine lettuce; asparagus, cabbage, cauliflower, celery, cucumbers,
okra, peppers, stringbeans, other greens (collard, turnip); sea
vegetables/blue-green algae such as chlorella, spirulina and sea
plankton; and, grasses such as wheat, barley, and alfalfa.<br />
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Vegetables
of other bright colors (green, red, yellow, purple, orange) include
artichokes, avocado, bean sprouts, beets, carrots, chickpeas, mushrooms,
parsley, peppers, pumpkins, sweet potatoes, tomatoes, and zucchini.<br />
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Fruits
include dark, bright-colored fruits such as açai berries, blackberries,
blueberries, cherries, cranberries, elderberries, strawberries, apples,
grapes, goji berries; apricots, avocado, figs, grapefruits, kiwi,
lemons, limes, mangosteens, melons, papaya, peaches, pears, plums,
pomegranates, prunes, raspberries.<br />
<br />
In general, only
whole almonds, whole macadamia nuts and whole walnuts should be eaten on
a cancer diet. Almonds and macadamia nuts both have laetrile, and both
are acceptable. Walnuts have the very critical omega-3 EFAs. Other nuts
should be used very sparingly. Peanuts (which are not really nuts) and
cashews both have too much fungus and should be avoided.<br />
<br />
<i>Note: </i>With the exception of walnuts being used in a Budwig Diet treatment, even the acceptable nuts should be used sparingly.<br />
<br />
<u>Organic Vegetables</u><br />
As a general rule, <i>all</i>
vegetables should be organic, if possible. Green vegetables, including
grasses (generally juiced) and sprouts, must be the foundation of a good
cancer diet. The fiber, enzymes, chlorophyll, minerals, and many
nutrients are necessary for your cancer diet. These are required to be
the foundation of your cancer diet!!<br />
<br />
Essentially, you
should have organic, fresh salads/vegetables/juiced grasses/sprouts for
breakfast, lunch and dinner. Many of the other foods that are allowed on
a cancer diet should be mixed in with the salad, except for the
vegetable juices.<br />
<br />
FYI: Here is a list of the key vegetables taken from Robert O. Young's book "<i>Sick and Tired?: Reclaim Your Inner Terrain</i>" (Page 96):<br />
“broccoli
[*], asparagus [*], beets [*-moderation], cabbage [*], carrots
[*-moderation], cauliflower [*], celery, cucumbers, egg-plant, green and
yellow squash [moderation], green beans and peas (fresh), red[*] and
yellow[*] peppers (also green[*] if they agree with you), spinach,
mustard greens, collards, kale [*], lettuce, okra, parsley[*],
scallions, radishes, Swiss chard, watercress, sea vegetables, such as
nori, wakame and niziki, wheat grass[*-usually juiced], barley
grass[*-usually taken as a supplement], turnips[*], and sprouted
grains[*] or beans[*]. Also eat lots of garlic[*] and onion[*], if they
agree with you.”<br />
<br />
The [*] symbol means this is a known
anti-cancer food and these foods should be favored. It would be a really
good idea to juice all of the vegetables available that have the [*]
symbol. <br />
<br />
Note: Both this book and Robert Young's first book (<i>The pH Miracle</i>) are not specific to cancer, so make sure that you focus on the vegetables with the asterisk. <br />
<br />
<u>Juicing</u><br />
Juicing
is an excellent way to get critical nutrients into your cells and body
with the least amount of energy. Juicing vegetables and grasses will
help get more nutrients into your
body. However, some whole vegetables should be eaten in order to get the
fiber. Fiber is critical to a cancer treatment.<br />
<br />
As with all
juices, if you make the juice from the actual foods, the juice should be
drunk<i> immediately</i> after they are prepared (before oxidation destroys the enzymes). In cases where many small
doses of a fresh vegetable juice are needed to be taken (e.g. to avoid
diarrhea), the juice can be refrigerated during the day.<br />
<br />
There
are two advantages to juicing vegetables. First, juicing makes the
nutrients in a vegetable more digestible by the body, meaning more of
the nutrients are extracted from the vegetables with less of the
obstructing fibers. The second advantage is that you can consume a lot
more vegetables (particularly vegetables and fruits with cancer killing
nutrients) in a shorter amount of time and with a lot less effort.<br />
<br />
The
bad thing about juicing is that the nutrients are not extracted
sufficiently from the seeds or skins of some key vegetables and fruits.
If you are eating a food where the seeds and/or skins contain key cancer
fighting nutrients (e.g. purple grapes), you should not use a juicer
for the seeds or skin, but rather use a food processor or use a hand
grinder, to grind the seeds and skins to make mush.<br />
<br />
In general, it is often better to juice on an empty stomach (before meals) so that more enzymes and nutrients can be absorbed and assimilated into your cells. <br />
<br />
<i>A Note About Carrots</i><br />
A
special note about carrots is in order. Like virtually all vegetables,
there are hundreds, if not thousands, of phytonutrients in carrots that
have not yet been identified or tested for cancer-fighting abilities. It
may be that we do not yet know the best cancer-fighting nutrient in
carrots, but based on many testimonials and some books, <b>carrots may be the best cancer-fighting vegetable of all</b>.<br />
<br />
In
a review of 206 human studies, carrots consistently emerged as one of
the top cancer-fighting foods. The power of carrots lies in the group of
pigments called carotenoids (beta-carotene is among this group), which
give them their orange color. <br />
<br />
<u>Vegetables Juices</u><br />
The
raw vegetables (with cancer-fighting substances) that you should focus
on include: carrots, cabbage, green asparagus, broccoli, red beets (i.e.
beetroot), beet tops, bell peppers, cauliflower, asparagus and other
related (cruciferous) vegetables. <br />
<br />
As a minimum, the vegetable juice should include:<br />
1) Carrot juice (1 to 2 quarts per day),<br />
2) Beet juice (from at least 2 red beets, with their beet tops)<br />
3)
A significant amount of cruciferous vegetables including: broccoli,
cabbage and cauliflower (this is for both the cancer and the critical
protection of the liver)<br />
<br />
<i>Note: </i>Beetroot can
cause the urine of a person to turn red. So, if you take beetroot and
your urine turns red, it is not necessarily blood in the urine.<br />
<br />
Here are just a few of the cancer cell killing nutrients in vegetables:<br />
-- Carrots (alpha carotene, beta carotene, Vitamin E, etc.),<br />
-- Broccoli (sulforaphanes/isothiocyanates),<br />
-- Cabbage (isothiocyanates),<br />
-- Asparagus (saponins),<br />
-- Beetroot/red beets (proanthocyanidins (PAC's or OPC's)), and<br />
<br />
At
least 80% or above of the vegetable juice should come from vegetables
with known cancer-fighting abilities, although other vegetables are not
far behind the ones listed above.<br />
<br />
<u>Fruit Juices</u><br />
In general, because of the high amounts of glucose, most fruits should be avoided, except those with cancer-fighting nutrients such as blueberries and other berries.<br />
<br />
<i>Raw</i>
fruits you should focus on are: purple grapes (with skins and seeds),
red raspberries, black raspberries, strawberries, and other non-citrus
fruits, with their seeds, especially peaches and apricots (the seed is
inside a hard shell). Actually, any fruit with dark blue or dark purple
coloring is acceptable, such as blueberries. Raw pineapple is especially
good if you can get it and afford it. Tomatoes also have cancer
fighting nutrients.<br />
<br />
Here is a sample of the known cancer-killing nutrients in fruits:<br />
-- Raw pineapple (bromelain and pexoxidase)<br />
Note: Juice the core of the pineapple for maximum bromelain benefit. <br />
-- Whole purple grapes with seeds and skins (more than a dozen)<br />
-- Apricot seeds and apple seeds (laetrile)<br />
-- Strawberries, red raspberries, black raspberries (laetrile and ellagic acid)<br />
-- Blueberries (ellagic acid, anthocyanins, OPC),<br />
<br />
At least 80% or above of the fruit juice should come from fruits with known cancer-fighting abilities.<br />
<br />
<i>Exception: </i>If you have pancreatic cancer, you should avoid fruit completely since this type of cancer feeds on fructose.<br />
<br />
Also consider the <span style="color: #38761d;">super-fruit juices</span>:
mangosteen, Tahitian noni and wolfberry or goji. These are allowed, but
only in very limited quantities. No more than a 5 or 6 ounces of these
super fruit juices (combined) should be taken each day because they
place a burden on the liver by releasing a great deal of toxins in the
body.<br />
<br />
In addition, use green drinks that contain
wheatgrass, barley grass, chlorella and spirulina. If you can, prepare
your own wheatgrass. For chlorella and spirulina, make certain that it
is an organic, highly absorbable product. Do not fall for many of the
overly-marketed green powders because they contain very little nutrients
and include things like hay and sand as fillers!<br />
<br />
<u>Green Tea</u><br />
Start drinking green
tea (or white tea) every day. Green tea has epigallocatechin
gallate (EGCG) and catechins, as tough on cancer cells as they are on
the tongue to pronounce. EGCG retards cancer growth; and stomach and
lung cancer rates in Japan would likely be even higher considering all
the cancer-promoting salty food and tobacco there.<br />
<br />
Note that in
the United States it is extremely difficult to get real green tea. What
you are buying is green tea drink (sugar, water, and someone whispering
the words "green tea" over the bottle) or green tea mix (a blend of
teas to ease that natural bitterness of green tea). The most potent
green tea comes from Japan; and Asian supermarkets carry many varieties,
with the best brands being in boxes with letters you can't read. Note
also that black teas lose healthy catechins in the fermentation process;
and decaffeinated teas lose catechins in the washing process.<br />
<br />
<u>Amino Acids and Glutathione</u><br />
The best way to stimulate your immune systems response to disease is to get your body to produce glutathione (the master antioxidant). Glutathione production can be stimulated by taking three amino acids: cysteine (NAC), glutamic acid and glycine; or, by taking high-quality whey protein.<br />
<br />
Amino acids as a whole are known as the building blocks of cellular structure. Amino acids individually or combined can stimulate many different body processes.<br />
<br />
<i>Note 1a: </i>These amino acids should be taken on an empty stomach if you want to get maximum results. Always take your supplements with a large glass of filtered water. You need the water to give the body the liquid it needs to transport all of these great nutrients to every cell in your body.<br />
<br />
<i>Note 1b:</i> An empty stomach is when you haven't eaten for at least one hour and you will not eat for at least one hour. An even longer time with an empty stomach is even better. Amino acids must be taken on an empty stomach because all foods are amino acids and in taking amino acids as supplements they work therapeutically better <i>without </i>food mixed with them. Therefore, if you want to stimulatea therapeutic response with an amino acid you should take amino acids in combination with just the amino acids that work on this one process that you want to stimulate. Otherwise the amino acids in the food will combine with the supplemental amino acids and become a food instead of a body response.<br />
<br />
<i>Note 2a: </i>Regular supplementation with the nutrients Vitamins E and C, Alpha-lipoic acid, Vitamin B6, Riboflavin and Selenium and the amino acid Methionine, and SAMe, can help the body produce its own glutathione naturally. But, do not take these all at one time. Spread out through out the day so that you don't flood your body with more that the body can process at any one time. These supplements should be taken with some food. <br />
<br />
<i>Note 2b: </i>There has been scientific studies that have found that people who take the mineral selenium or have a high selenium level in their body have a 50% less chance in getting many cancers. Other research has shown that selenium works best when taken with Vitamin E. Some research shows that you should not take over 400 mcg's of selenium per day. You can have blood tests done to check your selenium levels.<br />
<br />
<b><u>Top Foods</u></b><br />
Here is a more detailed list of some of the top foods for fighting cancer and other similar systemic diseases (e.g. heart disease, Type 2 diabetes).<br />
<br />
<b>Avocados</b>: Avocados
are an excellent source of healthy monounsaturated fat, vitamins and
antioxidants, making it one of the healthiest foods you can eat. Avocados
are rich in cancer-fighting carotenoids, which are most plentiful in the
dark-green portion of the flesh that's closest to the skin.<br />
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<b>Beetroot</b>: This dark-red vegetable is a super food with
multiple health benefits. Beets contain anthocyanins which kill cancer
cells. It also contains resveratrol, a potent antioxidant that fights
cancer especially blood and brain cancer.<br />
<br />
<b>Berries</b>: All
berries, especially blueberries, contain ellagic acid and other
polyphenol antioxidants that inhibit tumor growth. But black
raspberries,
in particular, contain very high concentrations of phytochemicals called
anthocyanins, which slow down the growth of premalignant cells and keep
new blood vessels from forming (and potentially feeding a cancerous
tumor), according to Gary D. Stoner, PhD, a professor of internal
medicine at The Ohio State University College of Medicine.<br />
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<b>Broccoli/Brussels Sprouts</b>: All cruciferous vegetables (e.g. Brussels sprouts, cauliflower, cabbage, kale) contain
sulfur and other cancer-fighting properties. These vegetables are rich in isothiocyanates and indoles, compounds that
put the double whammy on cancer by inhibiting enzymes that activate
carcinogens and stimulating enzymes that deactivate them.<br />
<br />
<b>Citrus Peel: Orange, Tangerine, and Lemon Peels</b>: All
contain limonene which stimulates liver detoxification of carcinogens,
anti-tumor activity, and induces differentiation (maturation of cancer
cells into healthy cell types).<br />
<br />
<b>Carrots</b>: There
is no other single food that has been as well-documented as a top
cancer-fighting food. The key however is to select organic carrots and<i> juice</i> the carrots to obtain optimum benefits.<br />
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Drinking carrot juice is one of the best ways to
prevent cancer or fight cancer. Carrots
contain the carotenoids alpha carotene and beta-carotene, along with
potent antioxidants. Carrots contain
one of the few carotenoids with pro Vitamin A activity, which means
that
the body converts the beta-carotene into Vitamin A as needed. In
addition, carrots contain calcium pectate, a source of soluble fiber,
Vitamin B-complex, C, D, E and K, iron, calcium and phosphorous and
manganese.</div>
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<b>Cruciferous and Allium Vegetables</b>: Cruciferous
vegetables and vegetables from the allium family contain sulfur, which
is able to penetrate the cell walls of cancer cells, which allows oxygen
and nutrients such as Vitamin C to get into cancer cell and kill it. Cruciferous vegetables include
Brussels sprouts, broccoli, cauliflower, cabbage, broccoli sprouts; and, foods from the
allium family include garlic, onions, and leeks.<br />
<br />
If possible
eat the garlic and onions raw. If you can't stand eating raw garlic, slice them up and let them sit for at least ten minutes
before cooking. This will allow the <span style="font-family: times new roman; font-size: 16px;">alliinase</span> enzyme to release <span style="font-family: times new roman; font-size: 16px;">alliin, which is converted into
allicin, which kills cancer cells. </span><br />
<br />
<span style="font-family: times new roman; font-size: 16px;"><b>Fermented Foods: </b> </span><span style="font-family: times new roman; font-size: 16px;"><span style="font-family: times new roman; font-size: 16px;">Raw yogurt, buttermilk, cottage cheese, kefir, sauerkraut, miso and natto are some examples of fermented foods. </span>These foods have been through a process of lactofermentation in which natural bacteria feed on the sugar and starch in the food creating lactic acid. This process preserves the food, and creates beneficial enzymes, B-vitamins, Omega-3 fatty acids, Vitamin K2 and various strains of probiotics.<br /><br />Natural fermentation of foods has also been shown to preserve nutrients in food and break the food down to a more digestible form and increase the beneficial bacteria in the gut. This, along with the probiotics created during the fermentation process, helps to improve digestion, overall gut health and immunity.</span><br />
<br />
<span style="font-family: times new roman; font-size: 16px;">Beneficial bacteria in the gut are crucial to the fight against a variety of illnesses including cancer. In America a $173 million gut project showed that illness often follows a decline in the gut bacteria levels and diversity. This coincided with chronic inflammation as ´bad´ gut bacteria normally overwhelmed by the good guys were free to make their toxins.<br /><br />Gut bacteria are now proven in research to direct a strong immune system and your immune memory, and digest foreign microbes, yeasts and candida every night while you sleep. They don´t just help release nourishment and essential cancer preventing and cancer fighting compounds from your food, but they generate certain compounds to prevent or beat cancer. <br /><br />Some gut bacteria even produce short chain anti-inflammatory esters like sodium butyrate and this has been shown to cause cancer cells to self-destruct. But drugs and antibiotics kill them off reducing your natural ability to beat cancer. Multi-strained probiotics can at least replace some of the lost millions of your crucial little helpers. But don´t take huge doses. Research shows that is counter-productive. It is not the <i>volume</i> you need to focus on -- it's the <i>diversity</i>. Once you have a bacterial strain in your gut, the foods you consume can increase the numbers very quickly. One research study showed that your gut composition could change markedly within 24 hours.<br /><br />Illnesses linked to problems with the gut bacteria include IBS, Crohn´s, colitis, diabetes, Alzheimer´s, heart problems, dementia, blood pressure, and even obesity. And, especially colorectal cancer where a lack of diversity has been shown to reduce the compounds that protect you from good bacteria, while microbes producing localized inflammatory compounds dominate. </span><br />
<br />
<span style="font-family: times new roman; font-size: 16px;">As a supplement, everyone over 50 needs to consider taking a multi-strain probiotic daily and avoid the sort of things that disrupt the balance of natural intestinal flora. </span><br />
<br />
<span style="font-family: times new roman; font-size: 16px;"><i>Note:</i> If
you take a probiotic supplement, take it 30-40 minutes after a meal, to
protect the bacteria from stomach acids. Always keep the probiotic in a
refrigerator; and, only use a reputable manufacturer, with live strains
that are genuinely probiotic. </span><br />
<br />
<span style="font-family: times new roman; font-size: 16px;"><i>Prebiotics: </i>In addition, you can feed the good bacteria properly, with prebiotics like whole fibrous foods, such as chlorella. Together with the probiotic it provides excellent levels of vitamins, minerals, essential amino acids and enzymes. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: times new roman; font-size: 16px;"><br />Prebiotics (pre-life) are non-digestible or fiber components of food. While these fibers would be useless to us without our friendly little helpers to break them down, they are essential life support systems for our good bacteria. Examples include chlorella and greens in general (from wheatgrass to chicory, cabbage, onions, leeks, asparagus); pumpkin, sunflower and other seeds; lignans in liquids like olive oil and aloe vera; fresh and dried fruits like apples, pears, bananas and apricots that contain pectins; and, herbs such as </span><span style="font-family: times new roman; font-size: 16px;">garlic, turmeric, echinacea, propolis, slippery elm bark, cat´s claw bark and liquorice. </span><span style="font-family: times new roman; font-size: 16px;"></span><br />
<span style="font-family: times new roman; font-size: 16px;"><br />Inulin (for example from chicory and onions) also promotes the growth of bifidobacteria in the gut. Several studies have shown that bifidobacteria increase short chain fatty acid (SCFA levels) in the gut from digestion-resistant fibre. SCFAs include butyrate, acetate and proprionate, which have been linked in research to lowered cancer levels and lowered blood cholesterol levels.</span><b>Fish</b>: Cold-water
fish such as wild salmon provides omega-3 fatty acids, which act as an
anti-inflammatory; strengthen healthy cellular structure, function, and
communication; stimulate immune cells and function; support cancer
prevention and may promote anti-cancer activity. Omega-3 fatty acids
also promote brain and nervous system health. <br />
<br />
<b>Garlic</b>: Phytochemicals in garlic have been found to halt the formation of nitrosamines, carcinogens
formed in the stomach (and in the intestines, in certain conditions)
when you consume nitrates, a common food preservative. Garlic, onions and leeks and
other foods in the Allium Family enhance
immune function and promote the death of cancer cells; and, help to
remove carcinogenic substances such as nitrosamines and N-nitroso
compounds that are created in overgrilled meat and during tobacco
consumption. In addition, these foods provide sulfur compounds that help
to penetrate the cell wall of cancer cells and promote the
detoxification of carcinogen and cancer-promoting
compounds<br />
<br />
<b>Ginger</b>: Ginger,
a cousin spice of the super anti-cancer substance turmeric, is known
for its ability to shrink tumors. The anti-cancer
properties were observed in addition to ginger’s role in reducing
inflammation as well as being a rich source of life-enhancing
antioxidants.<br />
<br />
<b>Grapefruit</b>: These tart and tangy fruits in pink and red are particularly rich in the powerful antioxidants beta-carotene and lycopene. Studies
show that the phytonutrients in grapefruit called limonoids may inhibit
tumor formation, and the pulp in grapefruit contains compounds that may
help prevent breast cancer. <br />
<br />
<b>Green Tea</b>: With
nearly 200 studies against various types of cancer over the past 10
years, the catechins in green tea are proving to be especially
beneficial for cancer patients. The best amount of green tea includes 3
cups daily. You can consume it iced, as well as refrigerated then used
in other types of food such as soups and rice.<br />
<br />
<b>Herbs and Spices</b>: Various
herbs and spices provide health benefits for fighting cancer, heart
disease and diabetes. The key herbs/spices that fight
cancer include turmeric, ginger, rosemary, thyme, and basil.<br />
<br />
<b>Kale</b>: Kale
is rich in many phytonutrients like carotenoid-based antioxidants and
other sulfur-based compounds including indoles, which support natural
liver detoxification processes and may help protect against DNA damage
or inhibit tumor blood vessel formation.<br />
<br />
<b>Lemons</b>: Lemons and other tart citrus fruits such as limes
and grapefruit help to alkalize the body and reduce the body's level of
acidity. Lemons contain high levels of Vitamin C, limonoid, limonene, citrus pectin and flavonol glycosides, which stop cell division in cancer cells, stimulate cancer-killing immune cells (lymphocytes) and break down cancer-causing substances. Grapefruit contains the flavonoid narigenin, which is believed to reduce the risk of some cancers.<br />
<br />
<b>Mushrooms</b>: These
mushrooms (Maitake, shiitake, enoki, crimini, portobello, and white button mushrooms) stimulate the reproduction and activity of immune cells such
as natural killer cells and helps to suppress cancer metastasis. In
addition, these foods enhance the efficacy of chemotherapy while
reducing side effects such as nausea, vomiting, and loss of appetite. <br />
<br />
<b>Mustard Seeds</b>: Mustard
seeds are surprisingly rich in phytonutrients called isothiocyanates,
which have been extensively studied for their anti-cancer benefits. For
example, a study published in the International Journal for Vitamin and
Nutrition Research in 2002 found that isothiocyanates can inhibit
mitosis and stimulate apoptosis (cell death) in human tumor cells.<br />
<br />
<b>Nuts and Seeds: </b>Nuts and seeds (e.g. almonds, Brazil nuts, walnuts; apricot seeds, flax seeds, hemp seeds, and sunflower seeds) contain various phytonutrients that
help fight illness and diseases such as cancer and diabetes. These phytonutrients include Omega-3 fats,
ellagic
acid, flavonoids, phenolic compounds, luteolin, isoflavones,
tocotrienols and lignans. Many of these
phtonutrients reduce inflammation, which fuels and triggers most
cancers. Furthermore, the unsaturated fat in nuts and seeds reduces the risk
of breast and other cancers. <br />
<br />
<b>Papaya Leaf Extract</b>: Papaya has powerful anticancer
properties and impact against numerous lab-grown tumors – and without
the negative consequences of chemotherapy. The researchers used papaya
leaf extract for the study conduction, with the anticancer effects being
even stronger with a larger dose of the extract. What’s more, the
extract can be taken for a long time without nasty side-effects.<br />
<br />
<b>Radishes</b>: Not
all cruciferous vegetables are dark, leafy greens. Radishes are root
vegetables, but like their cruciferous relatives broccoli, cabbage, and
kale, they have cancer-fighting properties.<br />
<br />
<b>Seaweed</b>: Seaweed
foods such as kelp, nori, kombu, wakame, arame, and dulse have some of the most incredible effects on cancer. It might be due to
their high levels of iodine, which is hard to come by in foods grown by
modern farming techniques. Studies show that women with breast and ovarian cancers have low levels of iodine in their blood. <br />
<br />
Seaweed foods stimulate immune
cells such as T-cells and natural killer cells and help to inhibit tumor
growth. These foods help reduce the formation of new
blood cells needed for cancer growth (angiogenesis) and also act as an
anti-inflammatory to reduce inflammation, which fuels cancer and other
systemic diseases such as heart disease and diabetes.<br />
<br />
Sea vegetables are also super rich in potassium and calcium, which make the body more alkaline. Cancer cannot exist in an alkaline environment. <br />
<br />
Brown Seaweed (Modifilan, Laminaria) contains at least 3 nutrients that kill cancer cells: furanone, fucoidan, and alginic acid (aka alginate); good for breast cancer.<br />
<br />
<b>Selenium-rich Foods:</b> Brazil nuts, tuna, sunflower seeds, oysters, Shiitake mushrooms, and vegetables (broccoli, cabbage, spinach) are vital to immune system function and help to keep your thyroid functioning properly. Selenium
works in conjunction with vitamin E, vitamin C, glutathione and vitamin
B3 as an antioxidant to prevent free radical damage in the body and may help prevent cancer by affecting oxidative stress,
inflammation and <span class="caps">DNA </span>repair, especially breast cancer and prostate cancer. .<br />
<br />
Herbal sources of selenium include burdock root, alfalfa, fenugreek, fennel
seed, catnip, chamomile, garlic, cayenne, nettle, oat-straw, yarrow,
peppermint, sarsaparilla, lemongrass, ginseng, hawthorn berry, rose hips
and raspberry-leaf.<br />
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soil conditions. Hence, some researchers argue it is not possible to
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<b>Sweet Potatoes</b>: Sweet
potatoes and yams are other foods that can be enjoyed year round. They
are rich in phytonutrients called carotenoids, such as beta- and
alpha-carotenes. Including even small but consistent amounts of
carotenoid-rich foods may help reduce the risk of breast cancer, lung
cancer, and ovarian cancer. Other foods rich in carotenoids include
carrots, acorn or butternut squash, and pumpkin.<br />
<br />
<b>Quinoa</b>: Quinoa
(keen-wah) is a great source of protein. It’s naturally gluten-free and
often called an ancient grain because it’s been grown for thousands of
years. Quinoa is actually a seed that can be ground into flour. It is
considered a complete protein, which means that it contains all nine
essential amino acids, just like meat. Quinoa is also rich in fiber and
minerals like iron, magnesium and calcium plus phytonutrients like
quercetin, an antioxidant that we just learned is also found in the skin
of apples.<br />
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<b>Tomatoes</b>: This juicy fruit is the best dietary source of lycopene, a carotenoid
that gives tomatoes their red hue. The lycopene is best absorbed when
the tomato is cooked and includes a healthy fat like olive oil or
avocado, packing more of a nutritional punch.<br />
<br />
<b>Turmeric</b>: Among
the most currently researched of cancer fighting foods, turmeric has
repeatedly been shown to be an effective cancer-fighter and even block
cancer growth. Previously found to reduce tumors by an astounding 81%,
the naturally occurring compound found in turmeric, curcumin, exhibits
numerous anti-cancer properties.<br />
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<b>Walnuts: </b>Their phytosterols (cholesterol-like molecules found in plants) have
been shown to block estrogen receptors in breast cancer cells, possibly
slowing the cells' growth, says Elaine Hardman, PhD, associate professor
at Marshall University School of Medicine in Huntington, West Virginia.
<br />
<br />
<b>Wheat Grass</b><i> (And, other Super-Green Foods: Chlorella, Spirulina, Blue-Green Algae and Barley Greens)</i>: These
chlorophyll-rich foods help nourish the blood by providing oxygen and
chlorophyll for detox purposes. These super greens chelate and remove
excess copper from the body, which may help inhibit angiogenesis.<br />
<br />
<b>Whey Protein</b>: Whey
protein helps to fight cancer because it helps our bodies increase our
glutathione levels and it provides an easy-to-digest protein that helps
the body rebuild and repair its cells due to the damage from the cancer.<br />
<div style="background-color: transparent;">
<br />
<span style="color: #38761d;">Glutathione (GSH)</span> is a small
protein composed of three amino acids: cysteine, glutamic acid and
glycine. It is involved in detoxification of the liver and the body.
Glutathione binds to toxins, such as heavy metals, solvents, and
pesticides, and transforms them into a form that can be excreted in
urine or bile. Glutathione is also an important antioxidant,
counteracting the effects of free radicals produced in the body by
oxidation reactions from cancer cells and other damaging functions such as cellular inflammation.<br />
<br />
Glutathione,
better known as the ‘master’ antioxidant, helps to neutralize free
radicals inside our cells. Over 40,000 papers on its effects were
published in 2010. Vitamin C and E depend on its presence to function
fully. Glutathione is also an immune system booster that helps T-cells
to function properly.<br />
<br />
So, what is a <span style="color: #38761d;">high-quality whey product</span>?
Key attributes include use of pasture-fed cows or goats, easy-to-digest
(medium-chain triglycerides (MCT)), cold-processed, rich in healthy
fats such as CLA (conjugated linoleic acid), no GMOs and whey protein
concentrate,<i> not</i> protein isolates.<br />
<br />
In addition, a
high-quality whey is free of toxic heavy metals (e.g. mercury, lead,
cadmium, arsenic) and is low glycemic, low carb and does not contain any
artificial sweeteners, sugar alcohol, glycerin, fructose, sugar or
gluten.</div>
<br />
<b>Other Foods</b><br />
Some
of the other foods that provide cancer-fighting benefits include
almonds, anise, ashwagandha, basil, bee propolis, black pepper,
boswellia, beta glucan, caraway, cardamom, chili pepper, cinnamon,
clove, coriander,
cumin, curcumin, fennel, fenugreek, figs, flaxseed, garlic, ginger,
gooseberry, gruggul, Holy basil, honey (raw, manuaka), lemongrass,
licorice, mace, mango,
mint, mustard seed, nutmeg, onion, oregano, parsley, pecans,
pomegranate, prunes, resveratrol, rosemary, saffron, sesame seeds,
strawberries, and
tamarind.<br />
<br />
<i>Note: </i>For more details, refer to the post about the top 10 foods for fighting cancer. <br />
<br />
<b>Cooked Foods</b><br />
Cooking
vegetables destroys 100% of all enzymes in the vegetable. Because many
foods contain the necessary enzymes needed to digest that food (and get
the nutrients out of the food), cooked food places a great burden on our
body and does not allow a person to get as many nutrients out of their
food. Actually, cooking food does damage to the value of the food in
over two dozen different ways.<br />
<br />
Eating cooked food prevents the immune system from working on what is
really important in keeping you superbly healthy and young in body, mind
and soul. We exhaust and dissipate the body's strength by using the
immune system to combat the unnatural cooked foods, chemically based
supplements, pesticides, herbicides, fungicides, hormones (in meats,
poultry, fish and dairy) and numerous other toxins we ingest, breathe in
or absorb through our skin. When we really need the immune system to
support us (as when a disease or infection develops or an injury
occurs), it then lacks the strength to defend us properly.<br />
<br />
While
it may be true that some nutrients are made more readily available by
cooking, overall, it is better to eat vegetables raw than cooked, boiled
or broiled. Some foods, however, are generally cooked for safety
reasons, such as peas and green beans.<br />
<br />
A possible
exception is if you have just completed chemotherapy/radiation, your
immune system may be so weak that raw foods could be a problem because
of the bacteria on the raw food. Make sure that the raw food is cleaned
and washed very well with things like organic vinegar or organic food
cleansers such as orange peel.<br />
<br />
If eating raw just doesn't suit you, then, consider <i>lightly</i>
steaming your vegetables with a steamer. But, make certain that the
water does not touch the vegetables because this will leach the
phytonutrents from the vegetables into the water! Also, make sure that
you don't over steam the vegetables -- if the vegetable is limp or has
lost its bright color, then, you steamed the vegetables too long.<br />
<br />
Another
option is to use a device such as a Vitamix or Blendtec to prepare and
drink green smoothies as alternate way to get raw foods into your body.<br />
<br />
<b>Cooked Meat</b><br />
A major problem with cooked meat
is that it is high in protein content <i>and</i> zero in enzyme content
(unless it is raw). It is also highly acidic.<br />
<br />
Animal protein requires the enzyme trypsin to digest.
The body can only produce so much trypsin. If all the trypsin is
being used to digest animal protein, then little or none is left
to break down the protein lining on cancer cells, and the cells
start to flourish and multiply because leukocytes (white blood cells) cannot kill
them.<br />
<br />
We have destroyed the natural enzymes in the meat by
cooking it, and we deprive the body of its precious trypsin
supply by ingesting the meat. Now you can see why <b>a diet
high in cooked animal protein is <span style="color: red;">carcinogenic</span></b>.<br />
<br />
<i>Note 1:</i> Trypsin and chymotrypsin are <i>defensive</i>
enzymes, not digestive enzymes. Their job is to defend us against
cancer cells by killing the cancer cells (before they can flourish).
But, they are being conscripted to digest animal proteins. <br />
<br />
<i>Note 2: </i>Trypsin
helps to break down large protein molecules (chains of amino acids) by
cutting protein chains at specific sites. The specific site along the
protein chain where trypsin is active are those with the amino acids
lysine and arginine, two of the smaller amino acids.<br />
<br />
<i>Note 3: </i>The
enzyme chymotrypsin also cuts the larger protein chain but at different
sites from where trypsin cuts. Chymotrypsin makes its cut at positions
along the protein chain that contain very large amino acids such as
phenylalanine, tyrosine and tryptophan. Otherwise, it is very similar to
trypsin.<br />
<br />
<b>Fats That Heal vs. Fats That Kill: </b><b>Good Fats vs. Bad Fats</b><br />
Believe it or not, fat is good for you! -- as long as you eat the right fats. Good fats help your cells be more permeable and able to better absorb oxygen (and cancer cells hate oxygen).<br />
<br />
The good fats include:<br />
-- Monounsaturated fat, e.g. extra virgin olive oil<br />
-- Polyunsaturated fat: Omega-3 EFA, e.g. wild salmon, sardines<br />
-- Polyunsaturated fat: Omega-6 EFA, e.g. gamma linolenic acid (GLA), evening primrose oil (EPO) <br />
-- Saturated fats, e.g. extra virgin coconut oil; raw milk, raw butter; free-range chicken, turkey, bison<br />
<br />
The bad fats include:<br />
-- Polyunsaturated fat: vegetable oils, e.g. corn oil, safflower oil, soybean oil; also canola oil<br />
-- Saturated fats, e.g. conventional animal meats, processed meats; dairy (milk, cheese)<br />
-- Trans fats, e.g. fried foods, processed meats, margarine<br />
<br />
Note: Don’t believe the “No trans fat”
labels on margarines and other processed foods -- a certain amount per portion size is legally allowed
without mentioning it on the label.<br />
<br />
Every one of our 100 trillion cells is surrounded by a membrane. This cell membrane is composed of half protein and half fat. The fat component is composed of Omega-6, Omega-3, cholesterol and saturated fatty acids. One major function of the Omega-3 fats is to help the cells absorb oxygen. These essential fatty acids (EFAs) work like tiny magnets drawing oxygen into all cells, tissues and organs.<br />
<br />
FYI: Did you know that there is monounsaturated fat in chicken and turkey?<br />
<br />
<b><span style="color: red;"><i>Glucose Concern</i></span></b><br />
A
major concern with any diet is glucose. Most processed foods contain a
lot of glucose. Even, carrots have a high level of glucose. This glucose
is readily taken in by cancer cells. So, you may be wondering -- what
difference does it make what I eat if both the processed foods and the
healthy foods such as carrots contain glucose?<br />
<br />
Well, you see, when the glucose is taken in so are the <i>nutrients</i> in the carrots, etc. that <i>kill</i>
cancer cells! So, although you are feeding glucose to the cancer cells,
you are also feeding cancer-killing nutrients (kind of like a "Trojan
horse" to the cancer cells). So, eating foods such as carrots are okay
because the cancer-fighting nutrients far out way the glucose problem.<br />
<br />
In
other words, do not consume vegetables or fruits, or any other food
which is high in glucose, unless they are cancer-killing foods.<br />
<br />
Mixing
foods that contain high levels of glucose, but do not kill cancer
cells, dilutes the amount of cancer-killing nutrients that get into the
cancer cells, making the treatment a lot less effective!!<br />
<br />
<b>Meal Planning</b><br />
The key to meal planning is to keep it simple and to include a diversity of the aforementioned foods while avoiding the refined and processed foods that fuel cancer.<br />
<br />
Even if you're following a specific cancer diet protocol, in most cases, your meal plate should be dominated with whole foods of mostly raw or lightly-steamed vegetables, along with some raw juices and green smoothies, raw fruits, beans, nuts, seeds and plant oils -- based on your specific health needs and food preferences.<br />
<br />
In general, here is an example of what your meal plate should look like:<br />
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<b>The Importance of the Liver and Kidneys</b><br />
The
liver and kidneys are critical to your health because they filter the
toxins and other chemicals from your blood. One or both of these organs
may be damaged from the cancer and/or the chemotherapy/radiation
treatments.<br />
<br />
As a result, it may be necessary to perform
a liver and a kidney detox as well as a colon detox. However, it is
imperative that you work with your doctor and a qualified licensed
alternative healthcare practitioner to ensure there is no conflict with
the drugs you may be taking. In addition, it is imperative that the
cleansing/detox products are organic and preferably in tincture form to
improve absorption.<br />
<br />
According to Dr. Max Gerson, and
others, even before the symptoms of cancer appear, the liver is damaged.
As the cancer progresses, the damage to the liver also progresses.<br />
<br />
The
liver is the major organ in the body which deals with toxins. A person
on an alternative cancer treatment releases a lot of toxins into the
blood stream which end up in the liver. Because of this, the liver must
be “detoxified” or “cleansed.”<br />
<br />
There are some
alternative treatments that contain liver detoxification elements in the
treatment itself. The grape cure, Essiac Tea, barley greens, and
others, cleanse the liver along with the treatment.<br />
<br />
There
are also herbs such as milk thistle that stimulate or detoxify the
liver. However, make certain that the product is pure and not synthetic.<br />
<br />
Several
alternative cancer treatments specifically deal with the liver by using
enemas. Coffee enemas are by far the most common and are part of the
Kelley metabolic plan, the Gerson diet, the Hulda Clark treatment, and
others. Coffee enemas are said to open the bile duct of the liver so
that it quickly sends material into the colon for elimination.<br />
<br />
The
bottom line is that in designing a treatment plan, the care of cleaning
the liver is critical. If the toxins in the liver build up and are not
removed, it can cause the death of the liver, which means the death of
the patient.<br />
<br />
The liver (among its many other functions)
is the major organ of detoxification. Anything we can do to ease our
toxic burden makes the liver’s job easier – including eating less,
drinking more water, reducing our intake of toxins, exercising more,
eating more fiber, and so on. There are also a number of herbs that help
the liver with its detoxification tasks. These include dandelion root,
yellow dock, burdock, chickweed and barberry – which are more effective
when taken in combination.<br />
<br />
Another thing that will ease
the burden on the liver is the lymph system. The lymph system also
helps remove toxins from the blood, but the lymph system does not have a
“pump,” such as the circulatory system has (the “pump” of the
circulatory system is the heart). The lymph system is only pumped by
exercise -- that is one of the reasons why exercise is so important.<br />
<br />
Like
the cardiovascular system, the lymphatic system is made up of channels
or vessels, valves and filters (nodes). Unlike the bloodstream system,
however, there is no pump like the heart. Instead, the lymphatic fluid
is forced through the system by the action of the muscles and breathing.<br />
<br />
The
lymphatic system is critical to the immunity system, to the treatment
of cancer and to taking a burden off of the liver. Many cancer patients,
for a variety of reasons, are in no condition to go for long walks,
jog, or do other types of exercise. However, the good news is that the
arm muscles are just as good, and perhaps better, at pumping the
lymphatic system as are the legs. Thus, lifting hand weights can
accomplish much in helping the lymphatic system.<br />
<br />
<span style="color: red;">Please Note!:</span>
However, prior to cleansing the liver of toxins, the colon must be
cleansed first so that the toxins can be dumped into the colon!! This
means that at the beginning of any alternative cancer treatment, there
must be a colon cleanse.<br />
<br />
<i>Note: </i>For more
information about cancer diets, refer to Amazon or one of the many
cancer alternative treatment websites. Also, refer to our blog posts
about the top 10 cancer-fighting foods, nutritional supplements and the
top 10 foods that cause cancer.<br />
<br />DeWayne McCulley (The Diabetes Engineer)http://www.blogger.com/profile/08618623939330889538noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1952358826110019892.post-75821396183948143972014-10-25T21:47:00.000-07:002015-08-25T02:56:46.059-07:00Chemotherapy ConcernsThe following information and videos (at the end of this post) were taken from websites that oppose chemotherapy as an effective treatment for cancer and identify alternative cancer treatments.<br />
<br />
Treating cancer is big business! In fact, each year in the USA, allopathic (conventional) treatments generate over <b>$200 billion! </b><br />
<b> </b>
<br />
Big Pharma, physicians, and others involved in the “Cancer Industry,”
profit heavily each time a cancer patient submits to the conventional
“Big 3” treatment model:<br />
<ol>
<li><b>cutting</b> out essential body parts via surgical intervention,</li>
<li><b>poisoning</b> with chemotherapy, or</li>
<li><b>burning</b> the body with ionizing radiation,</li>
</ol>
…or perhaps a barbaric combination of the three … hence the slang “<b><i>cut, poison, burn</i></b>.”<br />
<span style="text-decoration: underline;"><b><br /></b></span>
<b>Chemotherapy History</b><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><b><br /></b></span><br />
Chemotherapy was discovered during World War II when a ship carrying
sulfur mustards – a nerve agent to be used in chemical warfare – was
bombed and the troops on board were exposed to the chemical.<br />
<br />
<b>A Lethal Accident Spawns Medical “Breakthrough”</b>
<br />
Those men affected tested for depleted bone marrow and lymph systems –
cells that naturally divide faster than other cells. Scientists, at
the time, wondered if mustard gas could be used in the treatment of
cancer cells that also divide faster than normal cells in the human
body.<br />
<br />
The first versions of chemotherapy drugs were called “nitrogen
mustards.” In 1942, Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center secretly
began treating breast cancer with these nitrogen mustards. <b>No one was cured</b>. Chemotherapy trials were also conducted at Yale University around 1943 where 160 patients were treated. Again, <b>no one was cured</b>.
But, since chemotherapy shrunk the tumors, researchers were so excited
that they proclaimed the chemotherapy trials to be a “success.”<br />
<br />
<b>What’s the Catch?</b><br />
Gradually, synthetic versions of the nitrogen mustards were developed, but they all had one common trait; they are <b>unable</b> to differentiate between “healthy” cells and “cancerous” cells.<br />
<br />
<b><span style="text-decoration: underline;">They kill everything</span></b>.
All the healthy cells (bone marrow, immune cells) that are naturally
fast dividing are mowed down as surely as the fast-dividing cancer
cells.<br />
<br />
As an analogy, suppose you were to tell an exterminator that you have
a termite infestation in your home. The exterminator, a professional
whom you are entrusting, tells you that the best course of action would
be to use a chemical which is known to eat away at both the wood and
foundation of homes, as well as cause irreparable damage to furniture
and windows. Would you do it?<br />
<br />
The repercussions of chemotherapy on the human body are <b>intense.</b> Some people call them “side effects,” but the truth is they’re “<b>direct</b> effects.”<br />
<br />
<b><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Most Common Direct Effects of Chemotherapy</span></b><br />
<b>Cognition</b> is affected during chemotherapy. Many
patients who have undergone this modality refer to it as “chemo brain” –
difficulty with memory, basic thought processes, coordination and mood.<br />
<br />
<b>Peripheral neuropathy</b> is tingling in the extremities
and may be accompanied by general fatigue or weakness, shakiness,
numbness, or pain. These symptoms also affect basic balance, reflexes,
and coordination.<br />
<br />
<b>Xerostomia</b> is extremely dry mouth and can lead to
sores in the soft tissues, difficulty swallowing, and make you more
prone to bleeding. Patients report that taste is also affected.<br />
<br />
<b>Nausea</b> is one of the most common direct effects of chemotherapy.<br />
<br />
<b>Dehydration</b> as a result of vomiting or diarrhea is a
concern and drinking plenty of water is critical during chemotherapy
treatment. Adequate hydration may ease symptoms of xerostomia and
protect your kidneys (working hard to flush the chemo toxins from your
body) as well.<br />
<br />
<b>Anemia</b> occurs when your body can’t make enough red
blood cells. Red blood cells carry the oxygen to your tissues and lack
of necessary oxygen results in fatigue, dizziness, inability to
concentrate, feelings of being cold and overall weakness.<br />
<br />
<b>Neutropenia</b> is what happens when your body doesn’t
have enough white blood cells – the backbone of your immune system.
This leaves you more susceptible to infection and reduces their ability
to fight the residual cancer.<br />
<br />
<b>Thrombocytopenia</b> is caused by a low platelet count.
You need platelets for blood clotting and not enough means you are more
likely to bruise or bleed. This can cause issues with your
menstruation, cause bleeding in your digestive tract that manifests in
vomit or stools, and cause you to have nosebleeds.<br />
<br />
<b>Bone marrow stem cells</b> can be damaged by chemotherapy and
radiation therapy. This increases the risk of either myelodysplasia, a
blood cancer where the normal parts of the blood are either not made or
are abnormal, or acute leukemia. <br />
<br />
<b>Fatigue</b> is a persistent feeling of physical, emotional, or
mental tiredness or exhaustion. It is the most common side effect of
cancer treatment, and some cancer survivors experience fatigue for
months and sometimes years after finishing treatment.<br />
<br />
<b>Cachexia</b>
is wasting of both adipose tissue and skeletal muscle. It occurs in
many conditions and is common with many cancers when remission or
control fails. Some cancers, especially pancreatic and gastric cancers,
cause profound cachexia. Affected patients may lose 10 to 20% of body
weight. Men tend to experience worse cachexia as a result of cancer than
do women. Neither tumor size nor the extent of metastatic disease
predicts the degree of cachexia. Cachexia is associated with reduced
response to chemotherapy, poor functional performance, and increased
mortality.<br /><br />The primary cause of this complex metabolic condition
involves increased tissue catabolism; protein synthesis is decreased and
degradation increased. Cachexia is mediated by certain cytokines,
especially tumor necrosis factor-α, IL-1b, and IL-6, which are produced
by tumor cells and host cells in the tissue mass. <br />
<b>Cardiomyopathy</b> is a weakening of the heart muscle.
This may cause irregular heartbeat (arrhythmia) which can increase your
risk of a heart event. Other heart problems include congestive heart failure (CHF), coronary artery disease, and arrhythmia.<br />
<br />
<b>Lung problems</b> may occur if chemotherapy and radiation therapy are given to the chest, causing damage to the lungs.<br />
<br />
<b>Brain, spinal cord, and nerve problems</b> may occur with chemotherapy and radiation, causing long-term side effects to the brain, spinal cord, and nerves. These late effects include: hearing loss from high doses of chemotherapy, especially drugs like cisplatin (Platinol); increased risk of stroke for those who had high doses of radiation treatment to the head, usually to treat a brain tumor; and, nervous system side effects, such as damage to the nerves outside the brain and spinal cord (peripheral neuropathy)<br /><br />
<b>Endocrine (hormone) system problems</b> may occur with some types of cancer treatments. For example, surgical removal of a woman’s ovaries (oophorectomy), chemotherapy, hormone therapy, and radiation therapy to the pelvic area may cause a woman to stop menstruating (menopause) or menopausal symptoms. In addition, men with prostate cancer who receive hormone therapy or who have their testicles removed may experience symptoms similar to menopause. <br /><br />Men and women who receive radiation therapy to the head and neck area may have lower levels of hormones or changes to the thyroid gland. Both men and women who undergo treatment that affects the endocrine system are at risk of temporary or permanent infertility from cancer treatment. <br /><br />
<b>Alopecia</b> will affect all the hair on your body and
usually occurs quickly when this treatment is begun. Within several
weeks after the conclusion of chemotherapy, the hair begins to grow
back. Fingernails and toenails may change as well, either turning
colors or becoming very brittle.<br />
<br />
<b>Skin Sensitivity</b> is also common and patients report symptoms of irritation, itchiness, rashes, dryness, and burning more easily in the sun.<br />
<br />
<b>Infertility</b> in both men and women can occur with
chemotherapy; affecting hormones and sperm count. It may also wreak
havoc on menstrual cycles, impact overall sex drive, and cause extreme
vaginal dryness. And sometimes it triggers the onset of menopause.<br />
<br />
<b>Bone, joint, and soft tissue problems</b> may occur with chemotherapy, steroid
medications, or hormonal therapy, leading to osteoporosis, which is
thinning of the bones, or joint pain. Some people may have a great risk
of these conditions if they are not physically active.<br />
<br />
<b>Learning, memory, and attention difficulties</b> may occur with chemotherapy and high doses of radiation therapy to the head, causing a loss of cognitive function and similar problems for both adults and children. <br /><br /><b>Dental and oral health and vision problems</b> may occur, causing the following dental and oral health and vision problems, depending on the treatments they received: Chemotherapy may affect tooth enamel and increase the risk of long-term dental problems. High-dose radiation therapy given to the head and neck area may change tooth development, cause gum disease, and lower saliva production, causing a dry mouth. Steroid medications may increase the risk of eye problems such as a clouding of the eye that affects vision (cataracts).<br /><br /><b>Digestion problems</b> may occur, affecting how well a person digests food. In addition, surgery or radiation therapy to the abdominal area can lead to tissue scarring, long-term pain, and intestinal problems that affect digestion. Moreover, some survivors may have chronic diarrhea that reduces the body’s ability to absorb nutrients. <br /><br /><b>Emotional difficulties</b>. is a common problem that cancer survivors often experiencewith a variety of positive and negative emotions, including: a sense of gratitude to be alive, relief, fear of recurrence, anger, guilt, depression, anxiety, and a feeling of isolation.<br />
<br />
Cancer survivors, caregivers, family, and friends may also experience post-traumatic stress disorder. This is an anxiety disorder. It may develop after experiencing an extremely frightening or life-threatening situation, such as cancer diagnosis and treatment.<br /><br />Each person’s post-treatment experience is different. For example, some survivors struggle with negative emotional effects of the cancer. Others say that they have a renewed, positive outlook on life because of the cancer.<br /><br /><b>Secondary Cancer </b>may occur as either a new primary cancer or cancer that has spread to other parts of the body from the place where it started. It may develop as a late effect of previous cancer treatments, such as chemotherapy and radiation therapy. A common problem is lymphedema, especially in people with breast cancer. Lymphedema occurs when too much lymph collects in any area of the body. If
lymphedema develops in people who’ve been treated for breast cancer, it
usually occurs in the arm and hand, but sometimes it affects the breast,
underarm, chest, trunk, and/or back.<br />
<br />
<b>Summary</b><br />
As you can see, the impact of chemotherapy on the body can be brutal. It lays waste to your immune system, which is your first line of defense against cancer.<br />
<br />
So, as a result, another direct effect of chemotherapy is ironically <span style="text-decoration: underline;"><b>cancer</b></span>. It’s printed right on the chemo drug warning labels (in small
print, of course). <br />
<br />
So, if you go into a cancer treatment clinic with one type of cancer,
and you allow yourself to be injected with chemotherapy, frequently a
second type of cancer develops as a result. Your oncologist will often
claim to have successfully treated your first cancer even while you
develop a second or third cancer <b>directly caused</b> by the chemo used to treat the original cancer.<br />
<br />
According to a study conducted by the Department of Radiation
Oncology at Northern Sydney Cancer Centre and published in the December
2004 issue of Clinical Oncology, the actual impact of chemotherapy on a
5-year survival in American adults is a paltry <b>2.1%</b> (See the chart below).<b> </b>(<a href="http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/15630849" target="_blank">www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/15630849</a>)<br />
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Dr. Hardin B. Jones (former professor of medical physics and
physiology at the University of California, Berkeley) found that cancer
patients who underwent chemotherapy actually died<b> <u>sooner</u></b> than
those who refused any treatment. In his study, he found that people who
refused treatment lived for an average of 12 ½ years, whereas those who
did chemotherapy (and other conventional treatments) lived only an
average of 3 years.<br />
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Sadly, the truth is that many people who “die from cancer” really die
from the conventional treatments long before they would have actually
died from the cancer itself. To put it plainly, <b>the treatment kills them before the cancer kills them.</b><br />
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As a matter of fact, the chemotherapy drug 5-fluorouracil “5-FU” is
sometimes referred to by doctors as “5 feet under” because of its deadly
side effects. Not to mention that a team of researchers at the
University of Rochester Medical Center (URMC) and Harvard Medical School
have linked 5-FU to a progressing collapse of populations of stem cells and their progeny in the central nervous system.<br />
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For most adult cancers, the typical best case scenario is that the “Big 3” buys a little time. In a worst case scenario, you will die from the treatment rather than the disease.<br />
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<b>Statistics</b><br />
Cancer is America's leading cause of death for people under the age of
85. Think about that for a second. Approximately 40% of men and women
will be diagnosed with some form of cancer in their lifetime. There are
an estimated 13,000,000 people living with cancer right now in the U.S.
Approximately 66% of people survive after five years of being diagnosed
with cancer. These are estimated new U.S. cancer cases for 2015 -- based
off similar 2014 statistics.<br />
(<a href="http://seer.cancer.gov/statfacts/html/all.html" target="_blank">http://seer.cancer.gov/statfacts/html/all.html</a>)<br />
<ul>
<li>Lung and Bronchus Cancer: 225,000; Resulting Deaths: 160,000</li>
<li>Colon and Rectum Cancer: 136,000; Resulting Deaths: 50,000</li>
<li>Breast Cancer: 230,000; Resulting Deaths: 40,000</li>
<li>Prostate Cancer: 230,000; Resulting Deaths: 30,000</li>
<li>Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma: 70,000; Resulting Deaths: 19,000</li>
<li>All types of cancer this year: 1,665,000; Resulting Deaths: 585,000</li>
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Last
thing to consider: Seventy-five percent of all physicians in the world
refuse chemotherapy for themselves! Look into natural remedies and NEVER
AGAIN let the cancer business make you second guess <a href="http://www.naturalnews.com/043835_green_shakes_cancer_prevention_vegetable_juicing.html">the power of organic food to heal</a>.<br />
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<b>Chemo Kills One-Third of Patients</b><br />
Chemotherapy kills more patients than it helps, 27 percent according to a recent report by the <a href="http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/health/7722626.stm" target="_blank">National Confidential Enquiry into Patient Outcome and Death</a>, published at BBC. That’s roughly 1/3 of all people who get chemo! </div>
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There are much more natural and less dangerous cures out there but the general population doesn’t know because 1). the doctors who propose alternative treatments are ostracized by the medical field, 2). the mass media blackout on alternative and holistic medicine, 3). it’s estimated that an average chemo regimen costs between $300,000 and $1,000,000 so obviously the Big Pharma sees no value in curing cancer. Just follow the money trail and you will understand why there is still no official cure for cancer.<br />
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Analogy: The problem with chemo is that is a temporary solution to cancer. It may prolong the life of the victim but it doesn’t cure the illness. Think of it this way, let’s say your car needed some major repair. Instead of targeting the cause of the problem and eliminating it altogether, you kept spending few bucks here and there to maintain the stability of the car. Sooner or later, your car will break down and you not only wasted money on small repairs but your car will no longer function. Now imagine that car was your body. Cancer is the major repair that needs to be eradicated. But conventional medicine only offers small repairs along the way called chemo. Just when you think your cancer has gone into remission it comes back again.</div>
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<b>Doctors Rely on Chemo Too Much </b><br />
Doctors are being urged to re-think their approach to giving chemotherapy during care at the end of life.<br />
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A review of 600 cancer patients who died within 30 days of treatment found that in more than a quarter of cases it actually <i>hastened </i>or <i>caused </i>death.<br />
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The report by the National Confidential Enquiry into Patient Outcome and Death said doctors should consider reducing doses or not using chemotherapy at all.<br />
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England's cancer tzar Professor Mike Richards said he was "very concerned".<br />
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The group of patients the independent group was looking at represents 2% of the 80,000 people who receive chemotherapy each year. <br />
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They were all severely-ill patients for which the chemotherapy was mostly being used to manage their condition rather than in an attempt to cure the cancer.<br />
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After examining case notes, the group said that 35% of patients received good care.<br />
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But it found that in 27% of cases it hastened or caused death - the toxic nature of the treatment can lead to a range of problems, the most serious of which is an infection called neutropenic sepsis.<br />
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Report co-author Dr Diana Mort said doctors should be more "cautious in prescribing chemotherapy for very sick patients".<br />
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And she added: "The process of consent may require more than one discussion.<br />
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"Patients must be made aware of the risks and side-effect of chemotherapy as well as the potential benefits."<br />
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<i>Transfer Arrangements</i><br />
The report also criticized the facilities made available to patients with nearly half being admitted to general medicine wards during the last 30 days of life rather than a specialist cancer unit.<br />
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The authors recommended where hospitals did not have specialist units they should put in place transfer arrangements to centers that did.<br />
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Professor Jane Maher, chief medical officer at Macmillan Cancer Support, said: "This report provides very disturbing information about the safety of treatment for incurable cancer.<br />
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"It shows that doctors and nurses need to be much better at helping patients understand the pros and cons of such powerful treatments in the last year of life."<br />
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Professor Richards said he was "very concerned".<br />
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"I am asking all chemotherapy service providers to consider these reports urgently and to reassess their own services immediately against the measures we have set nationally."<br />
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But Dr Peter Clark, of the Royal College of Physicians, said while lessons could be learnt it was important to remember that chemotherapy carried "substantial short and long-term benefit" for the majority who undergo the treatment.<br />
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<b>Chemotherapy Only Works For a Few Cancers </b><br />
According to Gordon Zubrod, M.D., (a researcher for the US National Cancer Institute), chemotherapy is considered to be highly effective ONLY with the following cancers, primarily associated with certain lymphomas, leukemias, sarcomas and testicular:<br />
+ Burkitt’s lymphoma<br />
+ Choriocarcinoma<br />
+ Acute lymphocytic leukemia<br />
+ Hodgkin’s disease<br />
+ Lymphosarcoma<br />
+ Embryonal testicular cancer<br />
+ Wilms’ Tumor<br />
+ Ewing’s sarcoma<br />
+ Rhabdomyosarcoma<br />
+ Retinoblastoma<br />
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Unfortunately, these cancers affect very few people. If your cancer is not on the list, and yet, you are being administered chemotherapy, <b>you’re being killed for profit.</b><br />
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If you have great faith in them, the chemo‘s plain purpose is to kill the cancer cells, without them ever mentioning that it also kills healthy cells.<br />
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Another big fallacy on why you’re being administered chemo is to clean up and prevent the spread of any remaining cancer cells (metastasis), if any left, after surgery. It’s as if the chemo will kill all those cancer cells.<br />
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If you’re not on Dr. Zubrod’s cancer list above, why are you being administered chemo that will just ravage your body and make you very poor before you die?<br />
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Chemo & radiation also kill healthy cells and the highest survival rate for chemo is 22% only (2009 Survival Rates, US National Cancer Institute). In fact, studies now show that chemo damages and kills more healthy cells than cancer cells!</div>
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<b>Website Sources:</b><br />
<a href="http://thetruthaboutcancer.com/the-truth-about-chemo/" target="_blank">http://thetruthaboutcancer.com/the-truth-about-chemo/ </a><br />
<a href="http://www.naturalnews.com/048682_cancer_industry_chemotherapy_iatrogenic_deaths.html" target="_blank">http://www.naturalnews.com/048682_cancer_industry_chemotherapy_iatrogenic_deaths.html </a><br />
<a href="http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/health/7722626.stm" target="_blank">http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/health/7722626.stm </a><br />
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<b>Chemotherapy Success Rates</b><br />
<a href="http://www.collective-evolution.com/2013/04/11/study-shows-chemotherapy-does-not-work-97-of-the-time/" target="_blank">http://www.collective-evolution.com/2013/04/11/study-shows-chemotherapy-does-not-work-97-of-the-time/ </a><br />
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A study published in August 2003
revealed that of adult cancer in the USA and Australia, the use of
chemotherapy, when looking at adjuvant and curative use, provided a cure
only <b>2.1%</b> of the time in the USA and 2.3% of the time in Australia.<br />
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The study undertook a literature search
for randomized clinical trials which saw a 5-year survival rate that was
attributed solely to cytotoxic chemotherapy in adult malignancies. The
data was taken from the cancer registry in Australia and from the
Surveillance Epidemiology and End Results data in the USA for 1998. As
stated, the final results show that the overall contribution of curative
and adjuvant cytotoxic chemotherapy to 5-year survival in adults was
estimated to be 2.3% in Australia and 2.1% in the USA.</div>
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In the video below Dr. Peter Glidden
cites the study that concludes better than 97% of the time, chemotherapy
does not work. Yet it’s one of the main treatments in the battle
against cancer. Dr. Glidden explains why that’s still the case.</div>
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According to a 2004 report by Morgan, Ward, and Barton: "The
contribution of cytotoxic chemotherapy to 5-year survival in adult
malignancies. ... survival in adults was estimated to be 2.3% in
Australia and 2.1% in the USA."<br />
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Reference: <a href="http://www.researchgate.net/go.Deref.html?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fpubmed%2F15630849" target="_blank">http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/15630849</a> <br />
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Although such conditions may vary for different types of cancer, it is
commonly held that 80% of oncologists will not take chemotherapy if they
suffer from cancer themselves.<br />
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<b>Top 10 Best-Selling Cancer Drugs of 2013</b> <br />
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<b>Chemotherapy Kills More People Than It “Cures” </b><br />
<a href="http://healthwars.co/286/cancer/chemotherapy-kills-more-people-than-it-cures/" target="_blank">http://healthwars.co/286/cancer/chemotherapy-kills-more-people-than-it-cures/</a> <br />
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<i><b>Many people who “die from cancer” really die from the
chemotherapy long before they would have actually died from the cancer
itself.</b></i></h4>
Chemotherapy has always been developed from toxic poisonous
chemicals, right? So, there has always been a fine line between
administering a “therapeutic dose” and killing the cancer patient.<br />
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Many
doctors step over that line. But don’t take it from me! Here’s what Dr. Allen Levin says about this topic:<b><i> </i></b><br />
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<b><i>“Most
cancer patients in this country die of chemotherapy. Chemotherapy does
not eliminate breast, colon, or lung cancers. This fact has been
documented for over a decade, yet doctors still use chemotherapy for
these tumors</i>.”</b> In his book, The Topic of Cancer: When the
Killing Has to Stop, Dick Richards cites a number of autopsy studies
which have shown that cancer patients actually died from conventional
treatments before the tumor had a chance to kill them.<br />
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<b>Just think about it…</b><br />
To put it plainly, <b>the treatment kills them before the cancer kills them.</b>
As a matter of fact, the chemotherapy drug 5FU is sometimes referred to
by doctors as “5 feet under” because of its deadly side effects. For
most adult cancers, the typical <b>best case</b> scenario is that the “Big 3” buys a little time. In a <b>worst case</b> scenario, you will die from the treatment rather than the disease.<br />
<br />
In his book, When Healing Becomes a Crime, Kenny Ausubel notes that
in a trial on a chemotherapy drug tested for leukemia, a whopping 42% of
the patients <b>died directly from the toxicity of the chemotherapy drug!</b><br />
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Here are the facts. In 1942, Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center
quietly began to treat breast cancer with these mustard gas derivatives.
<b>No one was cured</b>. Chemotherapy trials were also conducted at Yale around 1943 where 160 patients were treated. Again,<b> no one was cured.</b><br />
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According to Dr. John Diamond, M.D., <i>“A study of over 10,000
patients shows clearly that chemo’s supposedly strong track record with
Hodgkin’s disease (lymphoma) is actually a lie. Patients who underwent
chemo were 14 times more likely to develop leukemia and 6 times more
likely to develop cancers of the bones, joints, and soft tissues than
those patients who did not undergo chemotherapy.”</i><br />
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Dr. Glenn Warner, who died in 2000, was one of the most highly
qualified cancer specialists in the United States. He used alternative
treatments on his cancer patients with great success. On the treatment
of cancer in this country he said: <b>“<i>We have a multi-billion
dollar industry that is killing people, right and left, just for
financial gain. Their idea of research is to see whether two doses of
this poison is better than three doses of that poison</i>.”</b><br />
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Dr. Alan C. Nixon, past president of the American Chemical Society writes, <b>“<i>As
a chemist trained to interpret data, it is incomprehensible to me that
physicians can ignore the clear evidence that chemotherapy does much,
much more harm than good.” </i></b>And according to Dr<i>. </i>Charles Mathe, French cancer specialist, <b>“<i>…if
I contracted cancer, I would never go to a standard cancer treatment
centre. Only cancer victims who live far from such centres have a
chance.”</i></b><br />
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Yet, day after day, year after year, the Cancer Industry continues to
put these toxic chemicals into the bodies of cancer patients. And the
patients let them do it, even volunteering for new “guinea pig” studies,
simply because someone with a degree from a school of disease (also
known as medical school) told them it was their “<i>only option</i>.”
It costs lots of money for them to poison the body of cancer patients,
and the patients gladly pay it. Sadly, some people will spend six
figures a year poisoning their bodies because their “<i>doctor told them to do it</i>.”<br />
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The <b><i>truth</i></b> is that there are many effective <b>natural cancer treatments</b> that don’t require a barbaric procedure like <b><i>chemotherapy</i></b>.<br />
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<b>Cancer without Chemo</b><br />
Cancer without Chemo is a subject many patients are asking about. Here's a doctor's perspective.<br />
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The first reaction of most people today, if they are unfortunate enough to be diagnosed with cancer, is abject fear. The first thing this accomplishes is that it weakens their immune system.<br />
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Then they are usually told that they must start chemo and must do it immediately or they will die a painful death soon. However, treating cancer without chemo is a viable option.<br />
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The threat that chemo has to start immediately only serves to make a patient’s fear that much worse. The fear is actually used as a weapon, in some cases, to try to coerce them into doing the treatment. If they ask about any alternatives, they are told there are none that meet the standards of modern conventional medicine.<br />
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The truth of the matter is, these standards set the bar pretty low. In a study published in The Journal of Clinical Oncology in 2004, “standard” chemotherapy for over 150,000 cancer patients, over a 14 year period, produced a 5 year survival rate of <span style="color: red;"><b>2.1%</b></span>. That means 98 out of 100 people were dead before 5 years after their date of diagnosis. I don’t know about you but to me that seems like a pretty awful rate of success. In fact, a recent study showed that people who are diagnosed with cancer and choose to go home and do nothing, have a better quality of life, and live longer, than people who choose conventional chemotherapy.<br />
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Fortunately, there are alternatives but you have to search for them yourself and you usually can’t rely on your doctor for help. They are not bad people, they are just trained and brainwashed into thinking that there are no other valid treatment options than the ones they were taught in medical school and residency. Unfortunately, this “education” is all controlled by the pharmaceutical industry.<br />
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<b>Chemotherapy Costs</b><br />
<a href="http://www.nerdwallet.com/blog/health/2014/09/17/how-much-does-chemotherapy-cost/" target="_blank">http://www.nerdwallet.com/blog/health/2014/09/17/how-much-does-chemotherapy-cost/</a> <br />
<a href="http://www.livestrong.com/article/153376-the-average-cost-for-cancer-chemotherapy-treatment/" target="_blank">http://www.livestrong.com/article/153376-the-average-cost-for-cancer-chemotherapy-treatment/</a><br />
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If you’ve been diagnosed with cancer, how much your chemotherapy treatment will cost and how to deal with all the bills that will inevitably follow should not be at the forefront of your concerns.<br />
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Unfortunately, treating cancer is not cheap: medical expenses typically include doctor and clinical visits, imaging tests like X-rays and MRIs, radiation treatments, hospital stays, surgery costs, home care, and the cost of chemotherapy, including expensive drugs. Here is what you might expect to pay for treatment, plus some ways to potentially help manage the costs.<br />
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The costs of chemotherapy will vary depending on the type of cancer; which type of drugs are used; where you buy the drugs from; where you are treated; whether the costs are covered by insurance; and how often and how long you’ll need treatment.<br />
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You can receive cancer treatment in either a hospital outpatient department (HOPD) or in an office-managed setting, such as a physician’s office. Treatment for patients receiving chemotherapy in hospitals cost an average of 24% more than treatment in a physician’s office, according to a study by Avalere Health.<br />
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The study also found that the average cost of care per episode (three to four months of treatment) in office-managed settings was around $20,000, while the cost of care in a HOPD setting was just over $26,000, or 34% higher.<br />
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However, the average cost of treatment varies the most depending on the type of cancer. The most expensive cancer treatment was for colon cancer, which cost around $46,000 for both office-managed and HOPD settings, according to the study. The least expensive treatment was for genitourinary system cancer (urinary and genital organs), which cost $8,960 in office-managed settings and $19,592 in HOPD, the study found.<br />
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How much do cancer drugs cost?<br />
One reason for the high costs of cancer treatment is the costs of new drugs. Of the 12 drugs approved by the Food and Drug Administration for cancer conditions in 2012, 11 were priced above $100,000 for a year of treatment, according to a report by TakePart.com.<br />
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The cost of eight weeks of chemotherapy can range from $100 to $30,000.
Treatment with inexpensive drugs like 5-FU or leucovorin costs around
$300 dollars for eight weeks. However, to improve therapeutic effect,
these drugs are often used in combination with newer drugs which are
typically more expensive. According to Johns Hopkins Health Alerts,
addition of Avastin® or Erbitux® to 5-FU or leucovorin can push up the
cost of the dosing regimen to as much as $30,000.<br />
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Increase in Cost of Cancer Chemotherapy<br />
According to Cancer Bulletin of National Cancer Institute, the average cost of initial cancer therapy per patient increased by $4,000 to $7,000, depending on cancer type between 1991 and 2002. A larger number of patients receiving chemotherapy and the high average cost of chemotherapy are some of the most significant factors leading to increased cost of cancer treatment.<br />
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<b>Global Spending of</b><b> Cancer</b><b> Drugs Reaches $100B</b><br />
<a href="http://www.usnews.com/news/blogs/data-mine/2015/05/05/global-cancer-spending-reaches-100b" target="_blank">http://www.usnews.com/news/blogs/data-mine/2015/05/05/global-cancer-spending-reaches-100b </a><br />
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According to the Global Oncology Trend Report, released by the IMS Institute for Healthcare Informatics, global spending on cancer medications rose 10.3 percent in 2014 to <b>$100 billion</b>, up from $75 billion in 2010.<br />
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The report follows one from IMS Health released in April, which found that overall U.S. spending on drugs reached <b>$373.9 billion</b> in 2014 – a record high. This is largely attributable to the drug companies investing more in specialty medicines, such as complex, injected drugs rather than conventional treatments like pills. Spending on such specialty medicines grew 26.5 percent and accounted for one-third of medicine spending, up from 23 percent of the total spent five years ago. <br />
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The report shows that the U.S. spends more on cancer drugs than any other country, making up <b>42.2 percent </b>of total spending. It also revealed targeted therapies account for nearly 50 percent of the total and have been growing at a year-over-year growth rate of 14.6 percent during the past five years.<br />
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Spending on cancer drugs has risen slightly as a percentage of total drug spending during the past five years in all regions. In the European Union, oncology represents 14.7 percent of total drug spending, up from 13.3 percent in 2010. In comparison, the U.S. has seen oncology increase from 10.7 percent to 11.3 percent of total drug spending during the same period.<br />
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When broken down by the total population, the report found the U.S. spent $99 per person in 2014, up from $71 in 2010. Most other countries showed the same growth, with the exception of Spain, where per capita spending has been flat. The percentage increase was largest in the United Kingdom, at 67 percent.<br />
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<b>The Top 10 Best-Selling Cancer Drugs </b><br />
<a href="http://www.fiercepharma.com/special-reports/top-10-best-selling-cancer-drugs/top-10-best-selling-cancer-drugs">http://www.fiercepharma.com/special-reports/top-10-best-selling-cancer-drugs/top-10-best-selling-cancer-drugs</a><br />
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The demand for oncology drugs is growing along with the rising healthcare spending in countries such as China; an expanding
middle class better able to access healthcare in India and other
emerging markets; and aging populations in big drug markets like the
U.S. and Japan.<br />
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But cancer drugs have their own unique drivers. They treat deadly,
frightening diseases, so patients demand them, even at nosebleed prices.
Penny-pinching gatekeepers like the U.K.'s National Institute for
Health and Clinical Excellence are more amenable to new drugs for
patients with terminal illness, if not at pharma's asking price.<br />
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Many of the newer cancer drugs, recently approved and in development,
are aimed at cancers with specific genetic variations, so the drugs can
be targeted to patients who are most likely to benefit--and that likely
benefit can command premium prices. Finally, biologic treatments for
cancer don't face generic competition on schedule as traditional drugs
do, so even older drugs such as Herceptin don't have to contend with low-cost knockoffs. <br />
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The top 10 cancer drugs brought in
U.S. sales last year ranging from $564 million to $3 billion, according
to IMS Health numbers:<br />
-- Rituxan - $3 billion<br />
-- Avastin - $2.66 billion<br />
-- Herceptin - $1.66 billion<br />
-- Gleevec - $1.51 billion<br />
-- Eloxatin - $1.2 billion<br />
-- Alimta - $1.04 billion<br />
-- Erbitux - $703.3 million<br />
-- Velcade - $692.7 million<br />
-- Xeloda - $647.6 million<br />
-- Tarceva - $564.2 million<br />
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<b>The Best-Selling Cancer Drugs in 2013</b><br />
<a href="http://www.firstwordpharma.com/node/1195713#axzz3ii2mjtuX" target="_blank">http://www.firstwordpharma.com/node/1195713#axzz3ii2mjtuX</a><br />
The industry's 20 biggest-selling cancer drugs generated combined sales of $53 billion in 2013, with Roche's Rituxan, Avastin and Herceptin franchises extending their lead at the top of this league table.<br />
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With combined sales of around $21 billion, these three drugs alone accounted for approximately 40 percent of the combined value of the 20 biggest-selling products. Factoring in the Tarceva and Xeloda brands, Roche generated 2013 sales of around $24 billion from products included on the list.<br />
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<b>Don't Be Scared Into Chemotherapy</b><br />
<a href="http://just-say-no-to-chemo.blogspot.com/2010/01/dont-be-scared-into-chemotherapy.html" target="_blank">http://just-say-no-to-chemo.blogspot.com/2010/01/dont-be-scared-into-chemotherapy.html </a><br />
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Key Points from a person who had first-hand experience with the health care system.<br />
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Cancer is a multi-billion $ business. Chemotherapy is the biggest fraud ever perpetrated upon the American public, and we are all paying for it. The pharmaceutical companies are the big winners. Americans are being led to slaughter like sheep; it is not cancer that kills, it is the chemo that kills.<br />
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If this were exposed for the fraud that it is, many businesses would lose a lot of money, so the fraud must continue. <br />
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The cancer medical treatment statistics are skewed: people who decline chemo treatment are NOT included in the stats. There is NO control group.<br />
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I know 5 people anecdotally who declined treatment and who are healthy; they are not followed in a longitudinal study. The statistics are based solely upon people who ACCEPT treatment. I know 15 people who had chemo and are now dead. <br />
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Chemo is effective only on 3 different cancers (testicular, lymphomas, childhood leukemias), yet it is presented as treatment for ALL cancers, even though it is known to be ineffective.<br />
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Chemo can cause other cancers to occur. <br />
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Chemo can make cancer cells resistant to all chemo treatments; cancer cells fight to survive, adapt, mutate, and then they divide even faster in order to survive. 5) The basic premise of chemo needs to be questioned: the shotgun approach with collateral damage to organs and immune system is NOT acceptable. <br />
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Doctors routinely use scare tactics about length of life to induce people to agree to accept toxic chemo when there is no proof that the treatment will benefit the individual patient. <br />
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There are other wellness plans that would benefit people more than chemo, but these plans are blocked by the FDA, the AMA, and Big Pharma.<br />
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It is more beneficial to strengthen the immune system than to weaken it. Chemo weakens it.<br />
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Doctors are legally required to offer chemo as the "standard of care" and if the patient declines, it is documented as a CYA for the Doc. This is the crux of the health care problem. This is where the money goes. And insurance companies cover only the conventional therapies, because everyone has been brainwashed into believing in the fraud. Until you actually question the basic premise of chemo, it is the knee-jerk reaction to cancer. <br />
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One of the best sites for an overall view of cancer is cancertutor.com.<br />
An honest oncologist responded to all our questions, and in effect said that there are no studies which would indicate that chemo would benefit me, that chemo can cause other cancers, that chemo could result in any cancer cells mutating and becoming resistant to all chemo drugs, and that if I declined treatment he would not see me again.<br />
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It is important to emphasize that the stats do not include a control group. People who decline treatment are not included in the stats; there are no longitudinal studies done to track people who decline conventional treatment. So when the medical profession presents "statistics" that are provided by the pharmaceutical companies to attempt to scare you into treatment which is beneficial only to their "bottom line", know that these statistics are skewed and therefore meaningless.<br />
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The American public has been brainwashed.<br />
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Just say no to chemo.<br />
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Below are some other topics and web links about the problems with chemotherapy.<br />
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<b>Scared Into Chemotherapy Bullied By Fear </b><br />
<a href="http://www.doctorsacrossborders.mu/diseases/itemlist/category/582-about-chemotherapy.html" target="_blank">http://www.doctorsacrossborders.mu/diseases/itemlist/category/582-about-chemotherapy.html</a> <br />
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<b>Cancer</b> is a patented multi-billion dollar business.</div>
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<b>Chemotherapy</b> is the biggest fraud ever perpetrated upon the public, and we are all paying for it.</div>
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The pharmaceutical companies are the big winners. People are being led to slaughter like sheep. It is not <b>cancer</b> that kills, it is the <b>chemo</b> that <b>kills</b>.
If this were exposed for the fraud that it is, many businesses would
lose a lot of money, so the fraud must continue. Please note the
following:</div>
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<li>The statistics are skewed: people who decline <b>chemo</b>
treatment are NOT included in the stats. There is NO control group. I
know 5 people anecdotally who declined treatment and who are healthy;
they are not followed in a longitudinal study. The statistics are based
solely upon people who ACCEPT treatment. I know 15 people who had chemo
and are now dead.</li>
<li><b>Chemo</b> is effective only on 3 different cancers
(testicular, lymphomas, childhood leukemias), yet it is presented as
treatment for ALL cancers, even though it is known to be ineffective.</li>
<li><b>Chemo</b> can <b>cause</b> other <b>cancers</b> to occur.</li>
<li><b>Chemo</b> can make cancer cells resistant to all chemo
treatments; cancer cells fight to survive, adapt, mutate, and then they
divide even faster in order to survive.</li>
<li>The basic premise of <b>chemo</b> needs to be questioned: the shotgun approach with collateral damage to organs and immune system is NOT acceptable.</li>
<li>Doctors routinely use <b>scare tactics</b> about length of
life to induce people to agree to accept toxic chemo when there is no
proof that the treatment will benefit the individual patient.</li>
<li>There are other wellness plans that would benefit people more than
chemo, but these plans are blocked by the FDA, the AMA, and Big Pharma.</li>
<li>It is more beneficial to strengthen the <b>immune system</b> than to weaken it. <b>Chemo weakens</b> it.</li>
<li>Doctors are legally required to offer chemo as the "standard of
care" and if the patient declines, it is documented as a CYA for the
Doc. This is the crux of the health care problem. This is where the
money goes. And insurance companies cover only the conventional
therapies, because everyone has been brainwashed into believing in the
fraud. Until you actually question the basic premise of chemo, it is the
knee-jerk reaction to cancer. The unnecessary deaths of 600,000
Americans every year must be stopped.</li>
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One of the best sites for an overall
view is www.cancertutor.com. Several opinions on treatment options have
been looked at, and an honest oncologist esponded to questions, and in
effect said that:</div>
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<li>"There are no studies which would indicate that chemo would benefit me".</li>
<li>"That chemo can cause other cancers".</li>
<li>"That chemo could result in any cancer cells mutating and becoming resistant to all chemo drugs".</li>
<li>"That if I declined treatment he would not see me again".</li>
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It is important to emphasize that the
stats do not include a control group. People who decline treatment are
not included in the stats: There are no longitudinal studies done to
track people who decline conventional treatment.</div>
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So when the medical profession presents
"statistics" that are provided by the pharmaceutical companies to
attempt to scare you into treatment which is beneficial only to their
"bottom line", know that these statistics are skewed and therefore
meaningless.</div>
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This has really been a revelation as to
the medical profession being driven by the pharmaceutical industry. The
public has been brainwashed.</div>
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Just say no to chemo.</div>
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<b>Chemotherapy Statistics</b></div>
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In the U.S., chemo was most successful
in treating testicular cancer and Hodgkin's disease, where its success
rate fell just below 38 percent and slightly over 40 percent
respectively. Still well below the 50/50 mark.</div>
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A review of chemo on 5-year survival rates in Australia garnered almost identical results, with a <b>2.3 percent success rate</b>, compared to the U.S. 2.1 percent rate of success.</div>
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And this is the best that conventional medicine has to offer for treating this widespread killer.</div>
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We live in a country where children are
literally taken away from parents who do not want their child with
cancer to get chemotherapy. The child can be forced to get chemotherapy
and the parents can be arrested.</div>
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Perhaps,¦just perhaps, this would be
acceptable if it could be conclusively proven that chemotherapy was the
right thing to do. But in fact, this is not the case. Actually it is
just the opposite.</div>
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<b>Chemotherapy</b> studies show that it is positively NOT generally effective. One other interesting read you may want to see is:</div>
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<b>So What Are the Actual Chemotherapy Statistics?</b></div>
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A review of all known relevant clinical trials concluded that if the average <b>cancer</b> patient gets <b>chemotherapy</b>, his or her chances of still being alive 5 years from now increases by a pitiful 2.1% in America.</div>
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That is barely worth getting dressed for, and this study does not even say anything about quality of life either.</div>
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Seeing as the how current average 5-year
survival rate in the U.S. is something like 65% percent, it is clear
that chemotherapy contributes almost nothing to successful cancer
outcomes.</div>
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Considering this study shows that
chemotherapy essentially does not significantly improve 5 year survival,
one must realize that once you account for the patient to patient
variability in this measure, that means a significant fraction of
patients may actually have their 5 year survival <b>reduced</b> by chemotherapy.</div>
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This is further confounded by the fact
that studies that show negative outcomes are often never published. If
this data does not sink in, and it just sounds too unbelievable to think
that lifespans are being shortened by chemotherapy, consider
another study done in England where 27% of 429 patients receiving "end of
life care" were found to have their deaths caused or hastened by
chemotherapy they were prescribed.</div>
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Even if <b>chemotherapy</b> were shown to radically improve 5-year survival rates, it would still not prove it is generally effective.</div>
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A 5-year survival rate is only one metric derived from a complete statistical distribution of patient survival times.</div>
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In other words, "scientists" are taking
meaningful data, and throwing out most of it. It could very well be
that if studies had preserved the complete statistical distributions of
survival times, that we would see that on a whole, chemotherapy
decreases various metrics of survival time, such as perhaps the average
survival time.</div>
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You can look at the breakdown by cancer type of this study in the chart below.</div>
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Some oncologists may argue that these
statistics are not relevant to today's drugs, and that the newest drugs
work so much better than in the past.</div>
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Though this is theoretically possible,
first consider the fact that this is what oncologists have been saying
for the last 30 years. Then consider that in the light of the present
study, that they have been wrong all that time!</div>
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If that argument was wrong yesterday and for the 30 years before that, then why would it all of a sudden be right today?</div>
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For further discussion on the
unfortunately fatal flaws of the current cancer treatment paradigm, read
"18 Reasons Why Conventional Cancer Treatment is Insane".</div>
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<b>The End Result</b></div>
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In short, chemotherapy in general is
conclusively known to be not without side effects as well as typically
ineffective! I am quickly learning that if society agrees on something,
there is a good chance it's wrong! Countless examples from history can
be given relating to this.</div>
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If an oncologist says alternative
treatment is experimental, he needs to take his own advice and analyze
the statistics that show that <b>chemotherapy</b> is experimental (and toxic for that matter). At least alternative therapies are generally safe!</div>
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Make sure you take this study to your
oncologist if you have cancer. Though you want to be respectful and
always "leave them an honorable retreat, don't give up your life for
the sake of not upsetting someone.</div>
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To the best of my knowledge, this study
has had a significant media blackout in the U.S., and it is likely that
many oncologists have never even heard of this study.</div>
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The current situation in cancer care is
abysmal. I am not saying it is all the fault of oncologists, but they do
have to accept a significant portion of the blame. Many oncologists
actually feel trapped in the current system and want to make changes but
fear ridicule from colleagues, malpractice suits, or even loss of
license.</div>
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Nonetheless, braving those obstacles is
always preferable to continually and knowingly inflicting harm on
patients with chemotherapy (either directly or indirectly through the
lost opportunity to pursue alternatives). Oncologists need to break out
of their rigid molds and start doing what works instead of what they
were taught to do.</div>
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It's not clear exactly how many
oncologists would take chemo themselves, but when you put a reasonable
upper bound on that number‚ it still ends up being not nearly all of
them. Unfortunately, this constitutes significant hypocrisy on a whole.</div>
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<b>Integrative Treatment Is the Answer</b></div>
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There are amazing options available.
Everyone who educates themselves has good chances of living cancer free.
Prevention is a lot easier than treatment. And I actually don't think
it will be very long before many more integrative clinics work up the
courage to start reporting their impressive results (these results
already exist!), and yes, surgery could theoretically be a necessary
part of that.</div>
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As for the fraction of that 80% of the
population that does what their oncologists tell them (without first
educating themselves and questioning their doctors on the effectiveness
of chemotherapy), they are choosing possibly needless death.</div>
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I don't mean to offend people who have
lost love ones, but it is the truth and people need to stop killing
themselves needlessly.<br />
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<b>The sad and shocking truth about chemotherapy - Sarah Best</b> <br />
<a href="http://www.sarahbesthealth.com/shocking-truth-about-chemotherapy/" target="_blank">http://www.sarahbesthealth.com/shocking-truth-about-chemotherapy/</a> <br />
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Recent research identified a compound in chemo drugs that fuels cancer growth.<br />
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Reference: <a href="http://www.nature.com/nm/journal/v18/n9/full/nm.2890.html" target="_blank">http://www.nature.com/nm/journal/v18/n9/full/nm.2890.html</a><br />
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It found, specifically, that repeated bouts of chemo can cause healthy cells to secrete a protein – WNT16B – that helps cancer cells to grow, invade surrounding tissue and resist chemo treatment.<br />
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In lab tests, scientists observed an up to 30-fold increase in WNT16B production in response to chemotherapy.<br />
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So now we know that when cancer suddenly starts growing and spreading more aggressively after chemo – as so often happens – that is not only due to chemo’s ability to quickly ravage the immune system, but also because chemo causes healthy cells to start churning out a chemical that accelerates cancer growth.<br />
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This research was published in August and you’d hope that it would lead to chemo being used a lot more judiciously.<br />
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But in fact that should have happened at least 20 years ago.<br />
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That was the time at which a landmark review of the evidence around chemotherapy for advanced cancer, conducted by a leading epidemiologist and biostatistician, showed it to be a useless treatment in the majority of cases.<br />
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">YouTube Videos</span></b><br />
Here are some videos about the business of cancer/chemotherapy, cures, Dr. Burzynski, Fabio, Dr. Burzynski Part 2, Mike Adams, etc.<br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b>More Website References</b></span> <br />
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<b>The Man Who Questions Chemotherapy - Dr. Ralph Moss</b><br />
<a href="http://www.mercola.com/article/cancer/cancer_options.htm" target="_blank">http://www.mercola.com/article/cancer/cancer_options.htm</a><br />
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<b>What The Cancer Industry Does Not Want You To Know About Chemotherapy and Radiation</b><br />
<a href="http://themindunleashed.org/2013/10/what-cancer-industrial-complex-does-not.html" target="_blank">http://themindunleashed.org/2013/10/what-cancer-industrial-complex-does-not.html</a><br />
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<b>Shocking Truth About Chemo</b><br />
<a href="http://www.sarahbesthealth.com/shocking-truth-about-chemotherapy/" target="_blank">http://www.sarahbesthealth.com/shocking-truth-about-chemotherapy/</a><br />
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<b>20 things you need to know about chemotherapy </b><br />
<a href="http://www.canceractive.com/cancer-active-page-link.aspx?n=248" target="_blank">http://www.canceractive.com/cancer-active-page-link.aspx?n=248</a> <br />
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<b>Diet, Chemotherapy, and the Truth: How to Win the War on Cancer</b> <br />
<a href="http://www.diseaseproof.com/archives/cancer-diet-chemotherapy-and-the-truth-how-to-win-the-war-on-cancer.html" target="_blank">http://www.diseaseproof.com/archives/cancer-diet-chemotherapy-and-the-truth-how-to-win-the-war-on-cancer.html</a> </div>
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<b>Cancer - Mammograms, Chemotherapy vs. Alternative Cures - Suzanne Somers Speaks Out Against The Conventional Cancer Industry</b><br />
<a href="http://www.bibliotecapleyades.net/salud/salud_defeatcancer24.htm" target="_blank">http://www.bibliotecapleyades.net/salud/salud_defeatcancer24.htm</a><br />
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<b>Doctor Lies to Patient</b><br />
<a href="http://www.naturalnews.com/048239_cancer_doctors_false_positive_health_care_fraud.html" target="_blank">http://www.naturalnews.com/048239_cancer_doctors_false_positive_health_care_fraud.html</a>DeWayne McCulley (The Diabetes Engineer)http://www.blogger.com/profile/08618623939330889538noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1952358826110019892.post-71121390184551767962014-10-25T20:04:00.000-07:002015-08-02T00:38:42.839-07:00Chemotherapy Benefits and DisadvantagesMany different types of chemotherapy drugs are used in a variety of ways to treat different types of cancer. The benefits of chemotherapy include destroying cancer cells, shrinking existing tumors and preventing cancer cells from thriving and multiplying. The goal is to prevent or slow down the progression of disease to help extend life. Since these drugs can have serious side effects, chemotherapy benefits must be weighed against risk factors and expected outcome.<br />
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<b>Shrink Tumors:</b> A cancerous tumor is a collection of abnormally growing cells. When chemotherapy is used to shrink an existing tumor, the benefit is to improve the patient's quality of life by decreasing the pain and pressure caused by the tumor. Although the tumor is likely to continue to grow or come back, shrinking a tumor can control the disease to the extent that a cancer patient will live longer. Chemotherapy is also used to shrink tumors prior to surgery or radiation treatments.<br />
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<b>Manage Cancer:</b> Because cancer cells can grow and spread quickly, one chemotherapy benefit is to slow down or prevent that growth. Chemotherapy can help prevent cancer cells from spreading from the original site to other parts of the body. At times, chemotherapy is used to destroy any cancerous cells that remain in the body after radiation treatment or surgery and may also be used to help make radiation treatments more effective. Chemotherapy is often the treatment used when cancer that was eliminated in the past comes back to the same area or to another part of the body. In advanced stages of cancer, chemotherapy may be used to help relieve symptoms and improve quality of life even though it cannot extend life.<br />
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<b>Cure Cancer: </b>In some cases, chemotherapy completely eliminates cancer cells or tumors from the body. According to the American Cancer Society, if the cancer does not return for many years, it may be considered cured, but since cancer can return at any time, physicians do not generally establish a complete cure as the primary chemotherapy benefit. Treatment plans and goals vary, as do the benefits expected from chemotherapy, depending on the type of cancer, or where it originated, and how advanced it is at the time of treatment.<br />
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<b>Chemotherapy Disadvantages</b><br />
Chemotherapy--or chemo for short--destroys cancer cells, and can also stop or slow the spread or growth of these cells. Despite the obvious benefits of chemo treatment, there are several disadvantages to this form of treatment that should be considered before finalizing your cancer treatment strategy.<br />
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<b>Side Effects During Treatment: </b>The most significant disadvantage of chemotherapy is the development of treatment-related side effects. During treatment, you may experience a variety of gastrointestinal, musculoskeletal or constitutional symptoms. According to the National Cancer Institute (NCI), individuals undergoing chemo frequently report experiencing such symptoms as nausea, vomiting, loss of appetite, constipation or diarrhea. Fever and fatigue are also common side effects experienced by chemotherapy patients. The most apparent and emotionally challenging side effect associated with chemo treatment is alopecia--a medical condition in which your hair falls out. This condition may only affect certain areas of your body, such as the scalp, but may also extend to the face or limbs. The Mayo Clinic notes that chemo patients may also develop painful mouth sores or may bruise easily. Though these side effects may be significant, the majority of these symptoms will disappear once chemo treatment is stopped.<br />
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<b>Side Effects After Treatment:</b> The NCI notes that, in some instances, side effects related to chemotherapy may not become evident until months or years after treatment has ended. These effects may include heart or kidney problems, lung tissue damage or nerve damage. Chemo treatment may also lead to infertility, which can affect your ability to conceive a child. Though chemotherapy has been proven effective in the resolution of several types of cancer, there is always a risk that the cancer may reemerge after treatment has ended.<br />
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<b>Treatment Schedule: </b>Depending on the type or severity of your cancer, your chemotherapy schedule may require that you visit your oncologist for daily or weekly treatments. According to the NCI, chemo treatment is typically administered intravenously (IV), but may also be given in an injection, oral pill or liquid or a topical cream. Traditional IV treatments may last for several hours, which may be inconvenient if you have family or job responsibilities.<br />
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<b>Treatment Costs:</b> Even if you have medical insurance, the cost of chemo treatment can be expensive--especially if you require long-term treatment. According to Johns Hopkins Medicine Health Alerts, one in five cancer patients under the age of 65 delayed or avoided chemo treatment based solely upon treatment costs. This problem is becoming worse as newer anticancer drugs emerge, especially as more than one type of chemo drug may be necessary to treat your type of cancer. If you have difficulty paying for your chemotherapy, Johns Hopkins Medicine Health Alerts states that some pharmaceutical companies offer programs that can help pay for your treatment.<br />
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<b>Patient Concerns</b><br />
Many people are concerned about having chemotherapy, because of the side effects that can occur. However, side effects can often be well controlled with medicines, and some people have only a few side effects.<br />
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Some people ask what would happen if they did not have the treatment. Treatment can be given for different reasons and the potential benefits will vary depending upon the individual situation.<br />
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In people with early cancer, surgery is often done with the aim of curing the cancer and chemotherapy may be given to reduce the risks of it coming back. It is helpful to discuss with your cancer specialist how much the chemotherapy may reduce the chance of the cancer coming back in your particular situation.<br />
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If the cancer is at a more advanced stage, the aim of treatment may be to control the cancer. This can lead to a reduction in symptoms, a better quality of life, and it can possibly prolong life. However, for some people the treatment will have no effect upon the cancer and they will get the side effects without any of the benefit. If you choose not to have treatment in this situation, you can still be given supportive (palliative) care, with medicines to control any symptoms.<br />
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The decision about whether to have chemotherapy treatment can be a difficult one and you may need to discuss it in detail with your doctor.<br />
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<b>Where chemotherapy treatment is given</b><br />
Chemotherapy units are very specialised and not all hospitals have them, so you may need to travel for treatment. Chemotherapy drugs are usually prepared in a special area of the hospital pharmacy. All the drugs are carefully checked by the pharmacy staff to ensure that they are the right ones for you. Chemotherapy tablets, capsules or creams can be given to you to take home.<br />
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Most intravenous chemotherapy drugs can be given to you as a day patient at the hospital. This may take from half an hour to a few hours. However, some treatments, such as having chemotherapy into the abdominal cavity, will mean a short stay in hospital – perhaps overnight or for a couple of days. For some chemotherapy treatments – for example, high-dose chemotherapy – you will need to stay in hospital longer, perhaps for a few weeks. Your doctor or nurse will explain exactly what your treatment will involve before it starts.<br />
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If you are having chemotherapy by intramuscular injection, subcutaneous injection, intrathecal injection, or intracavity injection into the bladder, it is usually given in the outpatients department or the chemotherapy day unit at the hospital. It may also be given on certain wards within the hospital.<br />
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Sometimes, specialist chemotherapy nurses can visit you at home to give intravenous chemotherapy. This sort of service is only available in some parts of the UK and with some types of chemotherapy treatment. You can ask your doctor whether it is possible to have your treatment at home.<br />
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Points to remember when having chemotherapy at home<br />
Chemotherapy tablets, capsules or injections may need to be stored in a particular way, such as in the fridge. Always follow the instructions given by your pharmacist.<br />
It is important not to touch some chemotherapy drugs with your fingers. You can check this with your pharmacist.<br />
All drugs must be stored out of the reach of children as they could cause serious harm if taken by accident.<br />
If you are having intravenous chemotherapy by pump and you notice any leakage of the drug from the pump or tube it is essential to let the nurse or doctor at the hospital know immediately.<br />
If you feel unwell at any time, phone the nurse or doctor at the hospital for advice.<br />
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<b>Planning your chemotherapy treatment</b><br />
Your treatment will depend on a number of factors including:<br />
the type of cancer you have<br />
where in the body the cancer is<br />
how far it has spread (if at all)<br />
your general health.<br />
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How often you have your treatment and how long the whole course of treatment takes will depend on:<br />
the type of cancer you have<br />
the particular chemotherapy drugs you are having<br />
how well the cancer responds to the drugs<br />
any side effects the drugs may cause.<br />
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Before starting chemotherapy, you will have your height and weight checked. This is used to work out the right dose of chemotherapy for you.<br />
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Intravenous chemotherapy is usually given as several sessions of treatment, unless you are having continuous treatment by infusion pump. Depending on the drug, or drugs, each treatment can last from a few hours to a few days. Each treatment is generally followed by a rest period of a few weeks to allow your body to recover from any side effects and so that the number of cells in your blood can go back to normal. The treatment and the rest period together make up a cycle of treatment. The number of cycles you have will depend on how well your cancer is responding to the chemotherapy.<br />
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Your doctor or chemotherapy nurse will explain your treatment plan to you. If you have any questions, don't be afraid to ask. It often helps to make a list of questions and to take a close relative or friend with you to remind you of things you want to know but may easily forget. You may need some tests before starting your course of treatment. These will include blood tests and perhaps urine tests or heart tests.<br />
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Before each cycle of chemotherapy, you will normally have blood tests and see the doctor or specialist chemotherapy nurse. This can take some time. Your GP, practice nurse or the staff at a hospital close to your home may be able to test your blood a day or two before your treatment, so that you do not have to wait so long on the day of your treatment. If your blood is tested at your GP surgery, or at another hospital, the results can be sent to the hospital where you are having your treatment. Sometimes, you may need to have x-rays or scans.<br />
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All chemotherapy drugs are prepared specially for you and you may have to wait while the hospital pharmacy department gets them ready. To help pass the time, it can be helpful to take a book, personal stereo, iPod, newspaper, crosswords or perhaps some letters to write.<br />
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It may take several months to have all the chemotherapy needed to treat your cancer. When chemotherapy is given by an infusion pump it can be given continuously over a time varying from several days to several weeks.<br />
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Some people having their chemotherapy as tablets or capsules take them daily for several weeks or months, before they have a rest period.<br />
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<b>Changes in the treatment plan</b><br />
Your doctors will use blood tests and sometimes urine tests to monitor the effect that the chemotherapy is having on your body.<br />
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If you have a tumor that can be seen on a scan or felt by the doctor, the hospital staff will regularly check the effects of the chemotherapy on the cancer. The results from your blood tests and any scans or x-rays can show how much the cancer is responding to the treatment.<br />
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Depending on the results of the tests, your treatment plan may sometimes need to be changed. There can be many reasons for this and your doctor will tell you why your treatment needs to be changed if this is necessary. It may be because the drugs you are having are starting to cause damage to particular parts of the body, such as the bone marrow, kidneys, liver or nerves in the hands or feet.<br />
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Sometimes it can be because the chemotherapy is not shrinking the cancer enough. If this is the case, then changing to different drugs may be more effective.<br />
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Sometimes, your treatment may need to be delayed because the chemotherapy drugs are stopping your bone marrow from working properly. Delaying the chemotherapy gives your bone marrow a chance to recover before the next session of drugs is given.<br />
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Website Source:<br />
<a href="http://www.healthlibrary.com/" target="_blank">http://www.healthlibrary.com/</a>DeWayne McCulley (The Diabetes Engineer)http://www.blogger.com/profile/08618623939330889538noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1952358826110019892.post-19211192376676455082014-10-18T19:25:00.000-07:002015-08-08T05:09:16.675-07:00Chemotherapy -- The Positive SideChemotherapy (also called chemo) is a type of cancer treatment that uses drugs to damage and ultimately destroy cancer cells.<br />
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<i>Note: </i>The following video provides a quick overview of the three types of cancer conventional therapy: chemotherapy, radiation and surgery.<br />
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<b>How Does Chemotherapy Work? </b><br />
Chemotherapy works by stopping or slowing the growth of cancer cells,
which grow and divide quickly. But it can also harm healthy cells that
divide quickly, such as those that line your mouth and intestines or
cause your hair to grow. Damage to healthy cells may cause side effects.
Often, side effects get better or go away after chemotherapy is over.
Chemotherapy works best if the cancer cells do not recover as well as
the normal cells. Exploiting the difference in the sensitivity of cancer
cells as opposed to normal cells is central to effective chemotherapy
treatments.<br />
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<b>What Does Chemotherapy Do?</b><br />
Depending on your type of cancer and how advanced it is, chemotherapy can:<br />
<ul>
<li><b>Cure cancer</b> - when chemotherapy destroys cancer cells to the
point that your doctor can no longer detect them in your body and they
will not grow back.</li>
<li><b>Control cancer</b> - when chemotherapy keeps cancer from
spreading, slows its growth, or destroys cancer cells that have spread
to other parts of your body.</li>
<li><b>Ease cancer symptoms</b>
(also called palliation of symptoms) - when chemotherapy shrinks tumors
that are causing pain or pressure - such as by lessening a cough, or pain by affecting the cancer cells causing such symptoms.</li>
</ul>
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<b>Chemotherapy Uses </b><br />
Sometimes, chemotherapy is used as the only cancer treatment. But
more often, you will get chemotherapy along with surgery, radiation
therapy, or biological therapy. Chemotherapy can:
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<ul>
<li>Make a tumor smaller before surgery or radiation therapy. This is called neo-adjuvant chemotherapy.</li>
<li>Destroy either hidder or obvious deposits of cancer cells that may
remain after surgery or radiation therapy. This is called adjuvant
chemotherapy, and it attempts to improve upon the results of the other
treatment previously given.</li>
<li>Help radiation therapy and biological therapy work better.</li>
<li>Destroy cancer cells that have come back (recurrent cancer) or spread to other parts of your body (metastatic cancer). </li>
</ul>
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<b>Chemotherapy and Your Daily Life</b><br />
Chemotherapy affects people in different ways. How you feel depends
on how healthy you are before treatment, your type of cancer, how
advanced it is, the kind of chemotherapy you are getting, and the dose.
Doctors and nurses cannot know for certain how you will feel during
chemotherapy.
They should inform you of the common side effects of the proposed
treatment
before you agree to take the treatment.
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Some people do not feel well right after chemotherapy. The most
common side effect is fatigue, feeling exhausted and worn out. You can
prepare for fatigue by:<br />
<ul>
<li>Asking someone to drive you to and from chemotherapy</li>
<li>Planning time to rest on the day of and day after chemotherapy</li>
<li>Getting help with meals and child care the day of and at least 1 day after chemotherapy </li>
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<b>Tips for Meeting With Your Doctor or Nurse</b> <br />
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<ul>
<li><b>Make a list of your questions before each appointment</b>. Some
people keep a running list and write down new questions as they think of
them. Make sure to have space on this list to write down the answers
from your doctor or nurse.</li>
<li><b>Bring a family member or trusted friend to your medical visits</b>. This person can help you understand what the doctor or nurse says and can talk with you about it after the visit is over.</li>
<li><b>Ask all your questions</b>. There is no such thing as a stupid
question. If you do not understand an answer, keep asking until you do.
If the doctor uses terms that you do not understand, then say so and ask
that it be explained in other terms that you can understand.</li>
<li><b>Take notes</b>. You can write them down or use a tape recorder.
Inform your doctor if you are recording the visit. The doctor should not
object but it is polite to inform them. Later, you can review your
notes and the recording so that you can remember what was said.</li>
<li><b>Ask for printed information about your type of cancer and chemotherapy drugs</b>
you are to receive and the schedule on which you will receive them.
Also request a schedule of follow up lab tests and other studies which
may be needed prior to your seeing the doctor again.</li>
<li><b>Let your doctor or nurse know how much information you want to know, when you want to learn it, and when you have learned enough</b>.
Some people want to learn everything they can about cancer and its
treatment. Others only want a little information. The choice is yours.</li>
<li><b>Find out how to contact your doctor or nurse in an emergency or after normal office hours</b>. This includes who to call and where to go. </li>
</ul>
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Questions to Ask Your Health Care Professional</h4>
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About My Cancer</h4>
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<li>What kind of cancer do I have?</li>
<li>What is the stage of my cancer?</li>
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About Chemotherapy</h4>
<ol>
<li>Why do I need chemotherapy?</li>
<li>What is the goal of this chemotherapy?</li>
<li>What are the benefits of chemotherapy?</li>
<li>What are the risks of chemotherapy?</li>
<li>Are there other ways to treat my type of cancer?</li>
<li>What is the standard care for my type of cancer?</li>
<li>Are there any clinical trials for my type of cancer?</li>
<li>Do you recommend that I participate in a clinical trial?</li>
</ol>
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About My Treatment</h4>
<ul>
<li>How many cycles of chemotherapy will I get? How long is each treatment? How long between treatments?</li>
<li>What types of chemotherapy will I get?</li>
<li>How will these drugs be given?</li>
<li>Where do I go for this treatment?</li>
<li>How long does each treatment last?</li>
<li>Should someone drive me to and from treatments?</li>
</ul>
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About Side Effects</h4>
<ol>
<li>What side effects can I expect right away?</li>
<li>What side effects can I expect later?</li>
<li>How serious are these side effects?</li>
<li>How long will these side effects last?</li>
<li>Will all the side effects go away when treatment is over?</li>
<li>What can I do to manage or ease these side effects?</li>
<li>What can my doctor or nurse do to manage or ease these side effects?
When should I call my doctor or nurse about these side effects?</li>
</ol>
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<b>Your Feelings During Chemotherapy</b><br />
At some point during chemotherapy, you may feel:<br />
<ul>
<li>Anxious</li>
<li>Depressed</li>
<li>Afraid</li>
<li>Angry</li>
<li>Frustrated</li>
<li>Helpless</li>
<li>Lonely </li>
</ul>
It is normal to have a wide range of feelings while going through
chemotherapy. After all, living with cancer and getting treatment can be
stressful. You may also feel fatigue, which can make it harder to cope
with your feelings.<br />
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How can I cope with my feelings during chemotherapy?</h4>
<ul>
<li><b>Relax</b>. Find some quiet time and think of yourself in a
favorite place. Breathe slowly or listen to soothing music. This may
help you feel calmer and less stressed.</li>
<li><b>Exercise. </b>Many people find that light exercise helps them feel better. There are
many ways for you to exercise, such as walking, riding a bike, and doing yoga. Talk with your doctor or nurse about ways you can exercise.</li>
<li><b>Talk with others</b>. Talk about your feelings with someone you
trust. Choose someone who can focus on you, such as a close friend,
family member, chaplain, nurse, or social worker. You may also find it
helpful to talk with someone else who is getting chemotherapy.</li>
<li><b>Join a support group</b>. Cancer support groups provide support
for people with cancer. These groups allow you to meet others with the
same problems. You will have a chance to talk about your feelings and
listen to other people talk about theirs. You can find out how others
cope with cancer, chemotherapy, and side effects. Your doctor, nurse, or
social worker may know about support groups near where you live. Some
support groups also meet online (over the Internet), which can be
helpful if you cannot travel. </li>
</ul>
Talk to your doctor or nurse about things that worry or upset you.
You may want to ask about seeing a counselor. Your doctor may also
suggest that you take medication if you find it very hard to cope with
your feelings.<br />
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It is normal to have a wide range of feelings while going through
chemotherapy. After all, living with cancer and getting treatment can be
stressful.<br />
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Chemotherapy Side Effects</h3>
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<b>What are side effects?</b><br />
Side effects are problems caused by cancer treatment. Some common
side effects from chemotherapy are fatigue, nausea, vomiting, decreased
blood cell counts, hair loss, mouth sores, and pain.<br />
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<b>What causes side effects?</b><br />
Chemotherapy is designed to kill fast-growing cancer cells. But it
can also affect healthy cells that grow quickly. These include cells
that line your mouth and intestines, cells in your bone marrow that make
blood cells, and cells that make your hair grow. Chemotherapy causes
side effects when it harms these healthy cells.<br />
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<b>Will I get side effects from chemotherapy?</b><br />
You may have a lot of side effects, some, or none at all. This
depends on the type and amount of chemotherapy you get and how your body
reacts. Before you start chemotherapy, talk with your doctor or nurse
about which side effects to expect.<br />
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<b>How long do side effects last?</b><br />
How long side effects last depends on your health and the kind of
chemotherapy you get. Most side effects go away after chemotherapy is
over. But sometimes it can take months or even years for them to go
away.<br />
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Sometimes, chemotherapy causes long-term side effects that do not go
away. These may include damage to your heart, lungs, nerves, kidneys, or
reproductive organs. Some types of chemotherapy may cause a second
cancer years later. Ask your doctor or nurse about your chance of having
long-term side effects.<br />
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<b>What can be done about side effects?</b><br />
Doctors have many ways to prevent or treat chemotherapy side effects
and help you heal after each treatment session. For example: drugs to
prevent or control nausea and vomiting are much more effective now than
they used to be. Talk with your doctor or nurse about which side effects
to expect, when they are likely to occur, and what to do about them.
Make sure to let your doctor or nurse know about any changes you notice -
they may be signs of a side effect.<br />
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As another example: chemotherapy can lower your white blood cell
count. White blood cells are an important way to fight infection. If you
get a fever when your white blood cell count is low it can be very dangerous.
Development of a fever after office hours should always be called about
right away. Your doctor and staff should teach you what to watch for-
such as chills or sweats, and the importance of having a thermometer on
hand.<br />
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<b>Conclusion</b><br />
Doctors have many ways to prevent or treat chemotherapy side effects and help you heal after each treatment session. Talk with your doctor or nurse about which ones to expect and what to do about them. Make sure to let your doctor or nurse know about any changes you notice - they may be signs of a side effect.<br />
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">Chemotherapy As a Good Option</span> </b><br />
In order to keep things "on balance", here is a positive view of chemotherapy taken from the Science Blog website.<br />
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Chemotherapy drugs are, by their very nature, extremely toxic and typically work against your body's natural ability to fight cancer, e.g. destroying host immunity instead of supporting it. <br />
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One of the biggest drawbacks to chemotherapy is the fact that it destroys healthy cells throughout your body right along with cancer cells, a "side effect" that often leads to accelerated death, not healing. <br />
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Another devastating side effect of chemotherapy is the way it actually supports the more chemo resistant and malignant cell subpopulations within tumors (e.g. cancer stem cells), both killing the more benign cells and/or senescent cells within the tumor that keep it slow-growing, or even harmless.<br />
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As a result, this unleashes a more aggressive, treatment-resistant type of cancer to wreak havoc on the body.<br />
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A handful of natural compounds have been discovered, however, which exhibit an effect called "selective cytotoxicity." This means they are able to kill cancer cells while leaving healthy cells and tissue unharmed.<br />
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This type of cancer treatment is intelligent, targeted and will not result in the death of the patient from "collateral damage" in what is increasingly a failed war not against the cancer being treated, but the patient's own irreversibly devastated body. <br />
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Make no mistake about it, chemotherapy can be rough. Very rough. But what is often forgotten is that it can also be life-saving, particularly in the case of hematologic malignancies, where it is the primary therapy.<br />
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What is also often forgotten or intentionally ignored is that doctors don’t use chemotherapy because they love “torturing” patients or because they’re in the pockets of big pharma and looking for cash or because they are too lazy to find another way. They do it because, at least right now, it’s the best scientific medicine has. And in the case of Hodgkin’s lymphoma, for example, it’s life-saving.<br />
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Yes, chemotherapy can make you feel nauseated and make you throw up. It can make your hair fall out. It can temporarily depress the immune system. It can cause bleeding complications, such as GI bleeding. It can cause kidney damage. It can cause heart damage. It can cause lung damage. it can cause nerve damage. It can make you lose weight. It can even result in your death from complications. In short, it is not something to be taken lightly.<br />
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Unfortunately, the disease it’s meant to fight is a formidable foe indeed. It is your own cells, and often the difference between the toxicity of chemotherapy against the cancer and against normal cells is all too often not that great.<br />
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But what does cancer do? How do cancer patients die? They suffer and die in protean ways. Cancer can do everything chemotherapy can do (with the exception of hair loss) and more. I’ve seen more patients than I care to know suffer and die from cancer. I’ve seen family members suffer and die from cancer, most recently my mother-in-law.<br />
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One of the most frequent claims of cancer patients who opt for quackery instead of chemotherapy and effective science-based therapies is that they want to remain healthy. Some, as Abraham Cherrix did, state that, even if they end up dying, they want to “die healthy.” It’s a dangerous illusion. There is nothing “healthy” about dying from cancer. Dying from cancer is anything but “healthy.” What does dying from untreated cancer mean? What happens? What does it involve?<br />
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Dying from cancer can mean unrelenting pain that leaves you the choice of being drugged up with narcotics or being in agony.<br />
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Dying from cancer can mean unrelenting vomiting from an uncorrectable bowel obstruction. It can mean having a nasogastric tube to drain your digestive juices and prevent you from throwing up. Alternatively, it can mean having to have a tube sticking out of your stomach to drain its fluids.<br />
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Dying from cancer can mean bleeding because you don’t have enough platelets to clot. The bleeding can come in many forms. It can be bleeding into the brain, in essence a hemorrhagic stroke. It can mean bleeding from the rectum or vomiting blood incessantly. And, because so many transfusions are all too often necessary, immune reactions can chew up new platelets as fast as they’re infused. Yes, paradoxically, even when a cancer patient’s immune system is suppressed in late stage cancer, frequently it does work against the one thing you don’t want it to: Transfusions of blood products.<br />
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Dying from cancer can mean horrific cachexia. Think Nazi concentration camp survivor. think starving Africans. Think famine. Think having cheeks so sunken that your face looks like the skull underlying it.<br />
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Dying from cancer can mean your lungs progressively filling with fluid from tumor infiltration. Think choking on your own secretions. Think a progressive shortness of breath. Think an unrelenting feeling of suffocation but with no possibility of relief.<br />
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Dying from cancer can mean having your belly fill with ascites fluid due to a liver chock full of tumor.<br />
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Dying from cancer can mean so many other horrific things happening to you that they are way to numerous to include a comprehensive list in a blog post, even a post by a blogger as regularly logorrheic as Orac.<br />
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Modern medicine can alleviate many of the symptoms people with terminal cancer suffer, but it can’t reverse the disease process. However, the relief of these symptoms requires that the patient actually accept treatment. Hospice can minimize such symptoms, often for significant periods of time.<br />
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However, even with the very best hospice care, there is nothing “healthy” or pleasant about dying from cancer. It means a loss of control. It means being too weak to get up by yourself, to feed yourself, to go to the bathroom yourself, to bathe yourself, or do do much other than lie in your bed and wait for the end.<br />
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Without such treatment, a patient who chooses quackery over effective curative or palliative therapy dooms himself to a painful and unpleasant death. He in effect dooms himself to the sorts of ends untreated cancer patients suffered hundreds of years ago, before there was effective therapy.<br />
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It doesn’t have to be this way, but the seductive promise of a cure without pain, without hair falling out, without nausea lures cancer patients to havens of quackery in Tijuana or to flee from authorities trying to see that a child obtains potentially life-saving treatment, all because of a magnified fear of chemotherapy, all because of the propaganda that paints chemotherapy as “poison,” radiation as “burning,” and surgery as “slashing.”<br />
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Here’s the dirty little secret behind “alternative cancer cure” (ACC) promises. They are seductive because it is true that cancer patients who stop their chemotherapy will do feel better than they did when undergoing chemotherapy. Of course they do, at least for a while!<br />
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Often what’s happened is that the tumor shrinks, and, once the chemotherapy course is done, the patient does feel better because the tumor is no longer causing B symptoms or compressing lungs and making him short of breath or whatever. It is also true that more chemotherapy will make the patient feel lousy again for a time. Unfortunately, in the case of Hodgkin’s lymphoma, the additional chemotherapy is necessary to maximize the chance of cure. Hodgkin’s disease frequently relapses without the additional courses of chemotherapy. Science and clinical trials have told us that. <br />
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Cancer doesn’t give up. It’s like the Terminator. It can’t be bargained with. It can’t be reasoned with. It doesn’t feel pity, or remorse, or fear. And, if it is not treated, it absolutely will not stop, ever, until the patient is dead. And it won’t be a pretty end.<br />
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Chemotherapy or death by cancer? For cancers for which chemotherapy is so effective, like Hodgkin’s lymphoma, it’s really a no-brainer.<br />
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Website Sources:<br />
http://www.emedicinehealth.com/<br />
<a href="http://scienceblogs.com/" target="_blank">http://scienceblogs.com/</a>DeWayne McCulley (The Diabetes Engineer)http://www.blogger.com/profile/08618623939330889538noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1952358826110019892.post-88294989386933846012014-10-04T19:15:00.000-07:002015-08-25T04:12:26.473-07:00Chemotherapy GuidelinesChemotherapy (chemo) is the use of medicines or drugs to treat cancer. Radiation therapy uses high-energy particles or waves to destroy or damage cancer cells.<br />
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Chemotherapy is one of the most common conventional treatments for cancer, either by itself or along with other forms of treatment such as radiation or surgery.<br />
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The thought of having chemotherapy frightens many people, especially given the low success rate of chemotherapy.<br />
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<b>Chemotherapy Overview</b> <br />
If your treatment plan includes chemotherapy, a team of highly
trained medical professionals, led by a medical oncologist, will work
together to provide you with the best possible care. This health care
team may include the following medical professionals.<br />
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<b>Medical oncologist.</b> A medical oncologist is a doctor who
specializes in treating cancer with medication. This doctor will oversee
your chemotherapy treatments and work closely with other members of the
oncology team to develop your treatment plan.<br />
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<b>Oncology nurse.</b> An oncology nurse
specializes in caring for patients with cancer, including giving
chemotherapy. Your nurse can answer questions, provide information about
the treatments, monitor your health during treatment, help you manage
potential side effects, and offer support and counseling to you and your
family.<br />
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<b>Other health care professionals.</b> There are a number of other
specialists who will work to care for all of your physical and
psychological needs during treatment, including pharmacists, social
workers, nutritionists or dietitians, physical therapists, and dentists.<br />
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<b>Before treatment</b><br />
<b>Consultation and informed consent.</b> Before treatment begins,
you will meet with a medical oncologist who will review your medical
records and perform a physical examination. Based on the size and
location of the cancer, your age, your overall health, and a number of
other factors, the doctor will work with you to develop a specific
treatment regimen (schedule). This treatment schedule may consist of a
specific number of cycles given over a specific period of time or may
involve treatment that continues for as long as your cancer responds.
The doctor will also discuss the potential risks and benefits of
chemotherapy with you.<br />
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If you choose to receive chemotherapy, you will be asked to give
written permission (informed consent) and undergo tests to plan the
treatment. The informed consent form confirms that you have received
information about your treatment options and that you are willing to
undergo chemotherapy. By signing the informed consent form you are also
telling your health care team that you understand there is no guarantee
the treatment will achieve the intended results.<br />
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Meanwhile, you will learn what you should or should not eat or drink
on the day of your treatment so the chemotherapy will work most
effectively. In addition, tell the doctor about all medications and
dietary or herbal supplements you are taking, including prescription and
over-the-counter drugs. This is also your opportunity to ask questions.<br />
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<b>Other preparations. </b>Depending on the most common side effects of the prescribed chemotherapy, your doctor may recommend making arrangements to address the following aspects of your health.<br />
<ul>
<li>Nausea and vomiting: Nausea and vomiting
are common side effects of some types of chemotherapy. Because the best
way to manage nausea and vomiting is to prevent it, it is important to
talk with your health care team about your risk of experiencing these
side effects before treatment begins. Fortunately, there are many
medications that can prevent nausea and vomiting in most patients.</li>
<li>Dental health: Chemotherapy can cause mouth sores and dry mouth, as
well as reduce the body's ability to fight infection, so it is best to
have a complete dental checkup and cleaning before beginning
chemotherapy.</li>
<li>Heart health: Some types of chemotherapy affect the heart, so it may
be helpful to measure your heart health before treatment for
comparison. One test you may undergo is an echocardiogram (echo), which uses ultrasound waves to create a moving picture of the heart.</li>
<li>Reproductive health: Some types of chemotherapy can affect fertility
(a woman’s ability to conceive a child or maintain a pregnancy and a
man’s ability to father a child), so both men and women should discuss
their options for preserving fertility before treatment.
In some situations, women should schedule an appointment to get a Pap
test (used to detect irregular cells on the cervix, which may turn
cancerous) because chemotherapy can cause misleading test results.</li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li>Hair: Hair loss<a href="http://www.cancer.net/node/25251"></a>
(either partial or complete) affects many people who receive
chemotherapy. Ask your medical oncologist whether the treatment you will
be receiving is likely to cause this side effect. If it will, you may
want to think about whether you would prefer to keep your head covered
during treatment and whether you’d like to buy a wig or head coverings,
such as turbans, hats, or scarves, before treatment begins. </li>
</ul>
In addition, this is the time to make logistical arrangements.
For example, if your treatment is not fully covered by insurance, you
may want to contact organizations that could provide financial assistance. Also talk with your employer to arrange time off from work for treatments and recovery.<br />
<br />
<b>During treatment</b><br />
On the day of the treatment, you may choose to bring a friend or
family member who can support you and help you remember information
provided by the oncology team. You may also bring items—such as MP3
players, DVDs, books, or a blanket—to make your treatment time as
comfortable as possible.<br />
If you are receiving chemotherapy by intravenous injection, one of the most common methods, you will:<br />
<ul>
<li>Meet the nurse or other health professionals who will administer your chemotherapy</li>
<li>Undergo a brief physical examination to check your vital signs (blood pressure, pulse, respiration rate, and temperature)</li>
<li>Have your height and weight measured to calculate the appropriate doses of chemotherapy</li>
<li>Have an intravenous (IV) catheter (slender tube) inserted into a vein in your arm</li>
<li>Have a blood sample drawn</li>
<li>Meet with your oncologist who will review the results of your blood
tests, assess your condition before each treatment, and order the
chemotherapy</li>
</ul>
Many people undergo minor surgery before chemotherapy to receive an implantable port—a
round metal or plastic disk that is used as the entry site for the IV
medications, eliminating the need to find a vein at each treatment
session.<br />
<br />
The actual treatment includes pre-chemotherapy medications to
prevent side effects—such as nausea, anxiety, inflammation, or possible
allergic reaction—followed by the chemotherapeutic medications, which
may be given in minutes, hours, or even days if given by continuous
infusion.<br />
<br />
Meanwhile, if your medication is oral or topical, you will simply
pick it up at the pharmacy and take it at home. Your health care team
will provide instructions about how often to take the medication or how
to apply it. Ask what side effects you can expect and which ones should
prompt you to call your doctor. Your pharmacist can also help answer
your questions.<br />
<br />
To receive the full benefit of chemotherapy, it is important to follow the schedule of treatments recommended by your doctor.<br />
<br />
<b>After treatment</b><br />
After a session of chemotherapy is finished, the IV catheter will be
removed (although implantable ports will remain for the duration of
chemotherapy) and your vital signs will be checked.<br />
<br />
Your oncologist and/or nurse will review what side effects to expect
throughout the cycles of chemotherapy and provide medication and tips to
manage them. Specific instructions may include:<br />
<ul>
<li>Avoiding interacting with crowds of people or with children
(especially those with illnesses or infections) while your immune system
is temporarily weakened</li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li>Drinking lots of fluids over the next 48 hours to help flush the drugs through your system</li>
<li>Ensuring proper handling of urine, stool, vomit, semen, and vaginal
secretions because chemotherapy typically remains in your system for 48
hours after treatment. For example, flushing the toilet twice after use
will help protect family members from waste or other body fluids that
may contain chemotherapeutic agents.</li>
</ul>
In addition, your medical team can tell you what type and level of activities they recommend on treatment days.<br />
<br />
Before you leave, ask for the phone number of the office and your
oncologist's answering service so that you can contact the doctor with
any questions or concerns.<br />
<br />
<b>Chemotherapy Options </b><br />
Chemotherapy may be given in different ways, depending on the type of cancer you have and the chemotherapy drugs used.<br />
<ul>
<li>Most often chemotherapy is given by injection into a vein (intravenously). This is known as intravenous chemotherapy.</li>
<li>Some drugs are given as tablets or capsules (oral chemotherapy). </li>
<li>Some are injected into a muscle (intramuscular injection).</li>
<li>Others may be injected just under the skin (subcutaneous injection).</li>
</ul>
Drugs given in the above ways are absorbed into the blood and carried around the body so they can reach all the cancer cells.<br />
<ul>
<li>For
some types of cancer, chemotherapy may be injected into the fluid
around the spine. This is known as intrathecal chemotherapy.</li>
<li>Sometimes
the chemotherapy may be injected into particular body cavities such as
the pelvic cavity or bladder: this is known as intracavity chemotherapy.</li>
</ul>
Drugs given in this way tend to stay in the area in which they are given and do not affect cells in other parts of the body.<br />
<ul>
<li>Chemotherapy
creams may be used for some cancers of the skin: they only affect the
cells in the area of skin to which the cream is applied.</li>
</ul>
Sometimes, two or more types of chemotherapy may be used together; for example, intravenous and oral chemotherapy.<br />
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After chemotherapy treatment, your risk of infection,
bleeding, and skin problems may be high. You may have mouth sores, an
upset stomach, and diarrhea.<br />
<br />
You will probably get tired easily. Your appetite may be poor, but you should be able to drink and eat.<br />
<br />
<b>Oral care</b><br />
Make sure you take care of your gums and teeth. <br />
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<li>Brush your teeth and gums 2 to 3 times a day for 2 to 3 minutes each time. Use a toothbrush with soft bristles.</li>
<li>Let your toothbrush air dry between brushings.</li>
<li>Use a toothpaste with fluoride.</li>
<li>Floss gently once a day. </li>
</ul>
Rinse
your mouth 4 times a day with a salt and baking soda solution. (Mix one
half teaspoon of salt and one half teaspoon of baking soda in 8 ounces
of water.)<br />
<br />
Your doctor may prescribe a mouth rinse. Do not use mouth rinses with alcohol in them.<br />
<br />
Use
your regular lip care products to keep your lips from drying and
cracking. Tell your doctor if you develop new mouth sores or pain.<br />
<br />
Do
not eat foods and drinks that have a lot of sugar in them. Chew
sugarless gums or suck on sugar-free popsicles or sugar-free hard
candies.<br />
<br />
Take care of your dentures, braces, or other dental products.<br />
<ul>
<li>If
you wear dentures, put them in only when you are eating. Do this for
the first 3 to 4 weeks after your chemotherapy. Do not wear them at
other times during the first 3 to 4 weeks.</li>
<li>Brush your dentures 2 times a day. Rinse them well.</li>
<li>To kill germs, soak your dentures in an antibacterial solution when you are not wearing them. </li>
</ul>
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<b><span style="font-size: small;">Preventing infections</span></b><br />
Take care not to get infections for up to 1 year or more after your chemotherapy.<br />
Practice safe <a href="http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/patientinstructions/000061.htm" id="anch_24">eating</a> and <a href="http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/patientinstructions/000060.htm" id="anch_25">drinking</a> during cancer treatment.<br />
<ul>
<li>Do not eat or drink anything that may be undercooked or spoiled.</li>
<li>Make sure your water is safe.</li>
<li>Know how to cook and store foods safely.</li>
<li>Be careful when you eat out. Do not eat raw vegetables, meat, fish, or anything else you are not sure is safe. </li>
</ul>
Wash your hands with soap and water often:, including:<br />
<ul>
<li>After being outdoors</li>
<li>After touching body fluids, such as mucus or blood</li>
<li>After changing a diaper</li>
<li>Before handling food</li>
<li>After using the telephone</li>
<li>After doing housework</li>
<li>After going to the bathroom </li>
</ul>
Keep
your house clean. Stay away from crowds. Ask visitors who have a cold
to wear a mask, or not to visit. Do not do yard work or handle flowers
and plants.<br />
Be careful with pets and animals.<br />
<ul>
<li>If you have a cat, keep it inside.</li>
<li>Have someone else change your cat's litter box every day.</li>
<li>Do not play rough with cats. Scratches and bites can get infected.</li>
<li>Stay away from puppies, kittens, and other very young animals. </li>
</ul>
Ask your doctor what vaccines you may need and when to get them.<br />
<br />
<b>Other self-care </b><br />
Additional self-care guidelines from the NIH website may include some of the following. </div>
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<ul>
<li>If you have a <a href="http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/patientinstructions/000156.htm" id="anch_26">central venous line</a> or <a href="http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/patientinstructions/000461.htm" id="anch_27">PICC line</a>, know how to take care of it.</li>
<li>If your doctor or nurse tells you your platelet count is still low, learn <a href="http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/patientinstructions/000022.htm" id="anch_28">how to prevent bleeding during cancer treatment</a>.</li>
<li>Stay active by walking. Slowly increase how far you go based on how much energy you have.</li>
<li><a href="http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/patientinstructions/000035.htm" id="anch_29">Eat enough protein and calories</a> to keep your weight up.</li>
<li>Ask your doctor about liquid food supplements that can help you get enough calories and nutrients.</li>
<li>Be careful when you are in the sun. Wear a hat with a wide brim. Use sunscreen with SPF 30 or higher on any exposed skin.</li>
<li>Do not smoke. </li>
</ul>
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<b>Follow-up</b><br />
You will need close follow-up care with your cancer doctor and nurse. Be sure to keep all your appointments.</div>
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<b>When to call the doctor</b><br />
Call your doctor if you have any of these symptoms:<br />
<ul>
<li>Signs of infection, such as fever, chills, or sweats</li>
<li>Diarrhea that does not go away or is bloody</li>
<li>Severe nausea and vomiting</li>
<li>Inability to eat or drink</li>
<li>Extreme weakness</li>
<li>Redness, swelling, or drainage from any place where you have an IV line inserted</li>
<li>A new skin rash or blisters</li>
<li>Jaundice (your skin or the white part of your eyes looks yellow)</li>
<li>Pain in your abdomen</li>
<li>A very bad headache or one that does not go away</li>
<li>A cough that is getting worse</li>
<li>Trouble breathing when you are at rest or when you are doing simple tasks</li>
<li>Burning when you urinate </li>
</ul>
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<b>References</b><br />
Freifeld AG, Kaul DR. Infection in the patient with cancer. In: Niederhuber JE, Armitage JO, Doroshow JH, et al., eds.<i>Abeloff's Clinical Oncology</i><br />
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National Cancer Institute. Chemotherapy and you: support for people with cancer.<br />
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Perry MC. Approach to the patient with cancer. In: Goldman L, Schafer AI.<i>Goldman's Cecil Medicine</i><br />
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<b>Website Source: </b><br />
<a href="http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/patientinstructions/000012.htm" target="_blank">http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/patientinstructions/000012.htm</a><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b>Radiation</b></span><br />
Radiation therapy treats cancer by using high energy radiation to kill tumor cells. The goal is to kill or damage cancer cells without hurting too many healthy cells.<br /><br />Different people have different side effects with radiation. You may have little or only mild side effects from your treatment; someone else may have many or very severe side effects. Unfortunately, it's impossible to predict who will have what side effects. In addition, the specific side effects you may have depend on the type of radiation being used, the dose of radiation, the area of the body that's being targeted, and the state of your health.<br /><br />Radiation therapy is led by a radiation oncologist. That's a doctor who specializes in radiation medicine. If you are being treated with radiation, it's important to talk with the doctor about possible side effects and ways to cope with them if they occur. Keeping your health team informed about what you experience during treatment makes it easier to manage the side effects.<br />
<br />
<br />
<b><span style="font-size: large;">Surgery</span></b><br />
<br />
Surgery is the removal of the tumor and surrounding tissue during an
operation. A doctor who specializes in treating cancer using surgery is
called a surgical oncologist. Surgery is the oldest type of cancer
therapy and remains an effective treatment for many types of cancer
today.<br />
<br />
The goals of surgery vary. It is often used to remove all or some
of the cancerous tissue after diagnosis. However, it can also be used
to diagnose cancer, find out where the cancer is located, whether it has
spread, and whether it is affecting the functions of other organs in
the body. In addition, surgery can be helpful to restore the body's
appearance or function or to relieve side effects.<br />
<br />
The location where you have surgery depends on the extent of the
surgery and how much recovery is needed. Surgery may be performed in a
doctor's office, clinic, surgery center, or hospital. Outpatient surgery
means that you do not need to stay overnight in the hospital before or
after surgery. Inpatient surgery means that you do need to stay in the
hospital overnight or longer to recover after the surgery.<br />
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<span id="viewflags|6492|INBOX.0 - aDTD Admin Office"></span><b><span style="font-size: large;">Tips for Managing Eating Problems and Your Diet after Chemo</span></b> <br />
Good nutrition for chemotherapy patients can be affected
by poor mouth care, fatigue, pain, and fever, as well as the many symptoms that
can occur during and after cancer chemotherapy treatments.
The goal is to know how to combat these symptoms and maintain an adequate diet
after chemo.<br />
<br />
<b>Goals for managing symptoms to achieve a good diet after chemo:</b><br />
<b><i>Loss of appetite for food (Anorexia)</i></b><br />
<ul>
<li>Plan ahead - plan a daily menu in advance. </li>
<li>Make every bite count - choose high calorie and protein foods (i.e. casseroles,
fortified milkshakes, peanut butter added to snacks). </li>
<li>Pack snacks to keep on hand at all times. </li>
<li>Strive to eat at least 1/3 of your calorie and protein needs at breakfast. </li>
<li>Eat 5-6 small meals per day (this helps to sneak in extra calories and protein).
</li>
<li>Don't be afraid to try something new, this might spark your appetite. </li>
<li>Be sure to follow good mouth care practices.</li>
</ul>
<b><i>Difficulty swallowing (Dysphagia)</i></b><br />
<ul>
<li>After chemo treatments, soft foods may improve swallowing
problems. These tend to go down easier. </li>
<li>Consider high calorie and protein milkshakes. Liquids tend to be the best
tolerated, especially if the difficulty swallowing is related to a narrowed esophagus.
</li>
<li>Chew solid foods thoroughly.</li>
</ul>
<b><i>Nausea/Vomiting<br />
</i></b>
<br />
<b>Foods to avoid (especially for patients during and after chemo):</b><br />
<ul>
<li>Hot, spicy foods (i.e. hot pepper, curry, Cajun spice mix). </li>
<li>Fatty, greasy or fried foods. </li>
<li>Very sweet, sugary foods. </li>
<li>Large meals. </li>
<li>Foods with strong smells (foods that are warm tend to smell stronger). </li>
<li>Eating or drinking quickly. </li>
<li>Drinking beverages with meals. </li>
<li>Lying down after a meal.</li>
</ul>
<b>Diet tips to try:</b><br />
<ul>
<li>Small meals throughout the day. </li>
<li>Refrigerated or room temperature entrees. </li>
<li>Rinse mouth with lemon water after eating. </li>
<li>Suck on ice cubes, mints, or hard candies. </li>
<li>Distractions such as TV, music, or reading may be helpful while eating.</li>
</ul>
<b><i>Diarrhea<br />
</i></b>
<br />
<b>Foods to avoid</b> <b>(especially for patients during
and after chemo):</b><br />
<ul>
<li>Hot, spicy foods (i.e. hot pepper, curry, Cajun spice mix). </li>
<li>High fiber foods (i.e. raw fruit and vegetables, coarse whole grains). </li>
<li>Fatty, greasy, or fried foods. </li>
<li>Rich desserts. </li>
<li>Nuts, seeds, or dried fruit.</li>
</ul>
<b>Beverages to avoid (especially<span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: small;"> </span>
for patients during and after chemo):</b><br />
<ul>
<li>Beverages that are very hot or cold. </li>
<li>Beverages containing caffeine (coffee, strong tea, soda, and possibly chocolate).
</li>
<li>Use caution with milk products.</li>
</ul>
<b>Diet tips to try:</b>
<br />
<ul>
<li>Low total fiber or good soluble fiber source (i.e. rice, bananas, white bread, oatmeal,
mashed potatoes, applesauce, skinless/boneless chicken or turkey). </li>
<li>Increase the amount of sodium (salt) and potassium in your diet. </li>
<li>Drink plenty of fluids.</li>
</ul>
<b><i>Constipation<br />
</i></b>Constipation can be caused by cancer treatments and pain medications.<br />
<br />
<b>Diet tips to try:</b><br />
<ul>
<li>Increase the amount of fiber (fruits, vegetables, and whole grains). </li>
<li>Drink plenty of fluids. </li>
<li>In some cases a low residue diet (low fiber) may be appropriate with increased clear
liquids. </li>
<li>It is important to discuss which diet is right for you with your dietician and physician.</li>
</ul>
<b><i>Dry mouth (xerostomia)<br />
<br />
</i></b><b>Diet tips to try:</b><br />
<ul>
<li>Mouth care is important to maintain a good diet, especially during and after chemotherapy.
</li>
<li>Try a "swish and spit" solution; mix 1/2-1 teaspoon of salt or baking soda with
a glass of water. Do this 4-5 times daily or more often. </li>
<li>Avoid oral care products that dry the mouth (i.e. products containing alcohol or
peroxide). </li>
<li>Try lubricating your mouth with artificial saliva. </li>
<li>Swish and swallow a mouthful of olive oil or vegetable oil. This will lubricate
the mouth and esophagus for about 15 minutes. Some people cannot tolerate
this.</li>
</ul>
<b><i>Mouth sores (stomatitis)</i></b><br />
<ul>
<li>Try a soft, pureed, or liquid diet to decrease chewing. </li>
<li>Avoid citrus and tomato based products. </li>
<li>Try to maximize calories and protein with fortified nutritional milkshakes (i.e.
Boost).</li>
</ul>
<b><i>Taste changes</i></b><br />
<ul>
<li>Mouth care is important to maintain a good diet, especially during and after chemotherapy.
</li>
<li>Try a "swish and spit" solution; mix 1/2-1 teaspoon of salt or baking soda with
a glass of water. Do this 4-5 times daily or more often. </li>
<li>Try to suck on mints or lemon hard candy to keep mouth fresh. </li>
<li>Try using plastic utensils. </li>
<li>Add herbs, seasoning, and marinades to foods to enhance flavor. Avoid bland
flavors (i.e. vanilla). Try fresh fruit.</li>
</ul>
Note: We strongly encourage you to talk with your health care professional
about your specific medical condition and treatments. The information contained
in this website is meant to be helpful and educational, but is not a substitute
for medical advice.<br />
<br />
<b>Website Source:</b><br />
<a href="http://www.chemocare.com/chemotherapy/health-wellness/tips-for-managing-eating-problems.aspx" target="_blank">http://www.chemocare.com/chemotherapy/health-wellness/tips-for-managing-eating-problems.aspx</a> <br />
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Keep your energy up and minimize side effects with these diet tips designed to help you before, during and after chemotherapy.</div>
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What you eat and when you eat it has a big impact on how you’ll feel
during your chemotherapy. Here, tips from certified specialist in
oncology nutrition, Holly Mills, RD, CSO, who teaches you how to boost
your stamina and feel your best before, during and after chemo.</div>
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<b>Before Chemo:</b> your goal is to boost your health and stamina. Here’s what you’ll need: </div>
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Lean protein: such as turkey, chicken, fish (Eat less than 18 oz. per week of red meat—such as hamburger, pork and lamb—says the American Institute for Cancer Research [AICR]. Avoid processed meats, like ham, hot dogs and sausages.)</div>
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Whole Grains<br />
Think oats, brown rice. <br />
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Fruits and Vegetables<br />
Enjoy a variety, including crucifers such as broccoli and cauliflower, leafy greens like chard and spinach, and winter squashes. Have an apple or berries for dessert.<br />
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Healthy Fats<br />
Focus on fats found in extra-virgin olive oil, avocado, nuts and nut butters, fatty fish such as salmon.<br />
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Water<br />
Aim for 8-10 cups of fluids a day. Adequate fluid intake helps your body function properly and can prevent constipation. “Start now so when you begin chemo, staying hydrated is not so overwhelming,” says Mills. Top picks: water, seltzer, chicken broth, decaffeinated beverages and ice pops. If you want juice, limit your intake to one glass a day and make it 100% fruit juice, with no added sugar.<br />
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<b>During Chemo:</b> your goal is to manage side effects and maintain stamina. Here’s what you’ll need:<br />
<br />
Easy-to-digest foods: Swap baked chicken, potato and a cooked vegetable for chicken parm. “Spicy, fried or acidic foods can aggravate any side effects you may have,” says Mills. “Eat what you can tolerate, but try to make your meals balanced.” The better your diet now, the easier you can cope with treatment.<br />
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More Protein<br />
Your protein needs may be slightly higher now. That’s because protein is used to heal tissues, maintain muscle mass and strengthen your immune system so you can fight infection. If meats are unappetizing, try softer options like eggs, Greek yogurt (higher in protein than regular yogurt), and low-fat cottage and ricotta cheese.<br />
<br />
Water<br />
Keep up your fluid intake, especially if you’re experiencing diarrhea or vomiting, which can result in dehydration. Staying hydrated eases symptoms, such as constipation, fatigue, dry mouth or thick saliva.<br />
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<b>After Chemo: </b>your goal is to eat to regain your stamina. Here’s what you’ll need:<br />
<br />
Balanced, healthy meals: Eating well boosts your strength and energy so you can get back on your feet. “Make diet—not supplements—your first defense against cancer,” adds Mills. If there were healthy foods you couldn’t stomach during chemo, add them back in to your diet as your side effects resolve.<br />
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Plant Foods<br />
Fill two-thirds of your plate with vegetables, fruits, whole grains and legumes, says the AICR. These are rich in antioxidants and plant chemicals that can protect your cells from damage that can lead to cancer.<br />
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Individual Dietary Needs<br />
Now that you’ve made it through treatment, your doctor may suggest new goals. Find out what should be top of mind when planning meals. Losing 20 pounds? Cutting down on sugar? Eating more vegetables? Your motivation may never be greater than it is right now.<br />
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<b>Website Source:</b><br />
<a href="http://guide2chemo.com/food-before-during-after-chemo" target="_blank">http://guide2chemo.com/food-before-during-after-chemo</a><br />
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">Chemotherapy: What Can Be Done About Side Effects?</span></b><br />
The following information from the website provides some guidelines concerning what can be done about side effects experienced during and after chemotherapy treatments. <br />
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<b>Low Blood Counts</b><br />
Chemotherapy can make you more likely to get infections. This happens
because most anti-cancer drugs affect the bone marrow, making it harder
to make white blood cells (WBCs), the cells that fight many types of
infections. The doctor will check your blood cell count often while you
are getting chemotherapy. There are medicines that help speed the
recovery of white blood cells, shortening the time when the white blood
count is very low. These medicines are called colony stimulating
factors. Raising the white blood cell count greatly lowers the risk of
serious infection.<br />
<br />
Most infections come from bacteria normally found on our skin and in
your mouth, intestines and genital tract. Sometimes the cause of an
infection may not be known.<br />
Ways to prevent infection:<br />
<ul>
<li>Wash your hands often during the day. Be sure to wash them before
you eat, after you use the bathroom, and after touching animals.</li>
<li>Stay away from people who have illnesses you can catch, such as a cold, the flu, measles, or chicken pox.</li>
<li>Try to avoid crowds. Go to the mall or movie theaters when they are least likely to be busy.</li>
<li>Stay away from children who recently have received “live virus”
vaccines such as chicken pox and oral polio, since they may be
contagious to people with a low blood cell count.</li>
<li>If you have a catheter, make sure to watch for any signs of irritation or infection around the site. </li>
<li>Do not cut or tear the cuticles of your nails.</li>
<li>Be careful not to cut or nick yourself with scissors, needles, or knives.</li>
<li>Use an electric shaver instead of a razor to prevent breaks or cuts in your skin.</li>
<li>Take a warm (not hot) bath, shower, or sponge bath every day. Pat your skin dry using a light touch. Do not rub hard.</li>
<li>Use lotion or creams to soften and heal your skin if it becomes dry and cracked.</li>
<li>Avoid contact with animal litter boxes and waste, birdcages, and fish tanks.</li>
<li>Avoid standing water—birdbaths, flower vases or humidifiers.</li>
<li>Wear protective gloves when gardening or cleaning up after others, especially small children.</li>
<li>Do not eat raw food, seafood, meat, or eggs.</li>
</ul>
Low platelet counts can also result from chemotherapy. If you notice
unusual bleeding, including blood in your urine, stool, vomit, or
bleeding gums, notify your doctor. Easier bruising or longer bleeding
time after a minor cut is normal.<br />
<br />
Red blood cells can also be affected by some chemotherapy drugs.
Anemia is when you have not enough red blood cells to carry oxygen
throughout your body. You may feel tired, short of breath, week, dizzy,
faint, or like your heart is beating very fast. If you are anemic try to
get as much rest as possible and limit how active you are.<br />
<br />
Make sure to
eat well-balanced meals and talk with your doctor about what type of
diet may be best for you.<br />
<br />
Call your doctor if you feel as though you may
faint, your heart is beating very fast, or you feel short of breath.<br />
<h2>
</h2>
<b>Fatigue (Tiredness)</b><br />
Fatigue, feeling tired and lacking energy, is the most common
symptom reported by cancer patients. The exact cause is not always
known. It can be due to the disease, chemotherapy, low blood counts,
lack of sleep, pain, stress, poor appetite, along with many other
factors. This type of tiredness does not always go away with rest. Not
everyone feels the same kind of fatigue. Some things to try to help you
cope with fatigue:<br />
<ul>
<li>Plan your day so that you have time to rest.</li>
<li>Take multiple short naps or breaks, rather than one long rest period.</li>
<li>Try easier or shorter versions of activities you enjoy.</li>
<li>Take short walks or do light exercise, if possible. You may find this helps with fatigue.</li>
<li>Allow others to do some things for you that you usually do. Save your energy for things you enjoy.</li>
<li>Keep a diary of how you feel each day and talk to your doctor or nurse about if your level of fatigue changes over time.</li>
</ul>
<h2>
</h2>
<b>Mouth Care</b><br />
Good mouth care is very important while you are on chemotherapy.
Chemotherapy can affect the normal rapidly growing cells lining the
mouth.<br />
<br />
If you have not been to a dentist recently or are concerned your
teeth may have cavities please advise your nurse or doctor. Consult your
doctor before having any dental work done during the time you are
receiving chemo.<br />
<br />
Mouth care should be done at least four times a day—after meals and
at bedtime. You should brush your teeth using a soft bristled toothbrush
and toothpaste. If you floss your teeth, usually you may continue to do
so. Do not use dental floss if it causes pain, bleeding or if your
platelet count is below 40,000. It is best to avoid commercial
mouthwashes with high alcohol levels.<br />
<br />
If you wear dentures, be sure to keep them clean and have them
adjusted if they do not fit well. Do not wear your dentures if you have
mouth sores.<br />
<br />
Sores in or around the mouth are a sign of a more severe side effect.
If they develop call your nurse or doctor. A special mouthwash or
medication may be prescribed to help heal and/or lessen the pain.<br />
<br />
Sometimes your chemotherapy will be changed if you have sores. Your
doctor may also suggest you suck on ice chips right before and after
your chemotherapy to prevent mouth sores.<br />
There are ways you can lower mouth irritation:<br />
<ul>
<li>Rinse your mouth with a warm salt water solution (1/2 teaspoon salt in 8 ounces of water) every two to three hours</li>
<li>Avoid foods that are hot, irritating or spicy</li>
<li>Eat foods that are soft, cool, nonspicy, and non-acidic. Foods that
have been pureed in the blender may be easier for you to eat if your
mouth is irritated.</li>
</ul>
<h2>
</h2>
<b>Nausea and Vomiting</b><br />
Chemotherapy may cause nausea and vomiting. This can vary in length
and severity from person to person and also depends upon the medications
you are receiving. You may receive anti-nausea medications to help
control this. Be sure you understand the directions, because if the
anti-nausea medication is taken properly, it is often possible to
prevent or lessen nausea.<br />
<br />
Eating a light meal before your chemotherapy treatment may prevent
some of the nausea and vomiting that can occur. After your treatment, it
may help if you take a nap or just rest quietly.<br />
<br />
If the smell of food causes nausea, avoid strong smelling foods such
as tuna, cabbage, or onions. If the food is kept covered until serving
time, have someone remove the cover before you enter the room, thus
letting the first strong aromas escape.<br />
<br />
Nausea may last longer than vomiting. If you feel sick, you could try
taking sips of 7-up, ginger ale, fruit juice, tea, broth, tonic water
or bouillon. Continuing to drink fluids will help prevent dehydration.
Be sure to use the anti-nausea medicine that your doctor has prescribed
as directed.<br />
<br />
Eating dry foods such as toast or crackers, particularly after
getting up in the morning seems to relieve nausea for some people. Cold
clear beverages such as soda pop or fruit juices may help, too. Small
pieces of popsicles, fruit ices, or sucking on ice chips may help. If
you have mouth sores, you should avoid tart or citrus flavors.<br />
<br />
Some people have found that relaxation techniques or hypnosis can
help them control their nausea and vomiting. If you are interested in
trying either of these, ask your doctor or nurse.<br />
<h2>
</h2>
<b>Diarrhea</b><br />
If you have loose stools, eat frequent small amounts of cooked, easy
to digest foods such as soups, and jello. Eating foods warm instead of
hot or very cold and eating slowly may lower the likelihood of diarrhea.
You should also drink frequent small amounts of fluids (7-up, ginger
ale, tea, broth, water). Drinking eight or more glasses of liquids each
day is best when having liquid stools.<br />
<br />
For severe diarrhea, it is sometimes helpful to avoid dairy products.
Your doctor may give you medications for diarrhea. It is important to
take them as prescribed.<br />
<br />
Lowering the fiber (also called roughage) in your diet may also help
to control diarrhea. Fiber usually helps you have softer, more regular
stools. However, when your intestines are irritated by therapy, normal
levels of fiber may be too much.<br />
<br />
Foods high in fiber include raw fruits and raw vegetables, bran,
whole grain cereals, whole grain breads, and popcorn. You may need to
avoid these foods while going through treatment.<br />
<br />
If you have five loose stools in 12 hours, or if the diarrhea is associated with cramps or bleeding, <i>call your doctor.</i><br />
<h2>
</h2>
<b>Constipation</b><br />
You may have constipation as a result of chemotherapy, pain
medication, anti-nausea medications, or changes in your diet or
activity. Constipation is when your bowel movements are less often and
you have trouble going to the bathroom. Constipation can be lessened by
increasing the fiber in your diet. Increasing fluids and activity may
also help to prevent constipation.<br />
<br />
If you do not have a stool for two or more days past what is normal
for you, call your doctor or nurse.<br />
If you are on pain medications such
as narcotic pain medications (Codeine, Dilaudid, Morphine), you may need
to start using laxatives or stool softeners. Try to keep your bowels
moving regularly. Your doctor will advise you on which laxatives may be
used.<br />
<h2>
</h2>
<b>Hair Loss</b><br />
Some chemotherapy drugs affect hair. Sometimes chemotherapy can
affect all body hair, including eyebrows, lashes, and pubic hair. The
loss is usually temporary. You may lose some or all of your hair. It may
come out gradually or it might happen all at once. Hair loss can vary
but usually starts two to three weeks after your first treatment and
can take about one week for all the hair to fall out.<br />
<br />
You may want to
wear scarves or buy a wig or toupee if you lose your hair. If you plan
to wear a wig, you may want to look for it before you lose your hair.
This way you can match the color and style of your hair more closely.
There are some very good services which can help you cope with hair loss
and any appearance changes. Let your nurse know if you would like more
information.<br />
<br />
If you lose your hair it will be important to protect your scalp, not
only from the sun, but also from heat and cold. It is important to use
sunscreen on your scalp if you choose not to wear a hat or scarf.<br />
<br />
Most people will find their hair comes back two to three months after
your last treatment, but this may be different for each person. The
feel of and/or color of your hair may change temporarily or permanently.<br />
<h2>
</h2>
<b>Skin Reaction/Changes</b><br />
The skin is another area of the body that may show some side effects
of chemotherapy. If you receive your chemotherapy by injection and you
develop redness, pain or a sore area at/or near the site, during or
after treatment, be sure to let your nurse or doctor know. It is very
important that you call your nurse or doctor if the area is red,
swollen, forming a blister, or if there is an open sore.<br />
<br />
Possible side effects of some medicines affecting the skin include
itching, scaling skin, redness, peeling or acne. A few medicines may
cause darkening of the skin, nails, or darkening of the skin directly
over the vein. Talk to your nurse or doctor about any changes. These
skin changes will gradually fade when the course of therapy is done.<br />
<br />
It is important that you keep your skin clean and dry. Moisturizing
lotion may be helpful, but check with your nurse or doctor if you are
receiving, or have received, radiation therapy in the past.<br />
<br />
Some types of chemotherapy can make your skin more sensitive to
sunlight. Shielding yourself from the sun’s rays is important. Avoid sun
lamps. You may be more sensitive to these rays and experience sunburn.
You should use a sunscreen that has a Sun Protection Factor (SPF) of 15
or higher. Call your doctor if you have any concerns about any area on
your skin.<br />
<br />
Some chemotherapy medicines may cause eye irritation. Eye drops are
sometimes prescribed by your doctor. It is important that you use them
as directed. Check with your doctor before taking any over-the-counter
eye medicine.<br />
<h2>
</h2>
<b>Pain or Nerve Changes</b><br />
Some of the drugs used for chemotherapy may cause changes in your
nervous system. These changes can be temporary or permanent. Other
changes in the body can cause pain as well. It is important to talk with
your doctor or nurse about any pain or nerve changes you may be having.
Your cancer treatment center may have a pain or palliative care clinic
or team that you can work with to manage your pain. <br />
<br />
<b>Changes in Fertility</b><br />
<u>Males</u><br />
Chemotherapy drugs may lower the number of sperm cells and reduce
their ability to move. These changes can cause infertility, which may be
temporary or permanent. Infertility affects a man’s ability to father a
child, but not a man’s ability to have sexual intercourse. Other
possible effects of these drugs are problems with getting or keeping an
erection and damage to the chromosomes, which could lead to birth
defects.<br />
<ul>
<li>Before starting treatment, men should talk to their doctor about
sperm banking—a procedure that freezes sperm for future use—if
infertility may be a result of treatment.</li>
<li>It is important to use birth control with your partner during treatment. Ask your doctor how long birth control is needed.</li>
<li>Use a condom during sexual intercourse for the first 48 hours after
each dose of chemotherapy because some of the chemotherapy may end up in
the sperm.</li>
<li>Ask your doctor if the chemotherapy will affect your ability to
father a child. If so, will the effects be temporary or permanent?</li>
</ul>
<h3>
</h3>
<u>Women</u><br />
Anti-cancer drugs can affect the ovaries and lower the amount of
hormones they make. Some women find their menstrual periods stop
completely or become irregular while having chemotherapy. These changes
may be temporary or permanent.<br />
<br />
Damage to the ovaries may cause infertility, the inability to become
pregnant. Infertility caused by cancer treatment can be either temporary
or permanent. Whether infertility occurs, and how long it lasts,
depends on many things, including the type of drug, the dosage given and
the woman’s age.<br />
<br />
<b>Although pregnancy may be possible during chemotherapy, it is
NOT advisable because some anti-cancer drugs may cause birth defects.
Doctors advise women of childbearing age, from the teens through the end
of menopause, to use some type of birth control during their treatment,
such as condoms, spermicidal agents, diaphragms, or birth control
pills.</b> Birth control pills may not be appropriate for some
women, such as those with breast cancer.<br />
<br />
Ask your doctor about birth
control options for you.<br />
<h2>
</h2>
<b>Changes in Sexuality</b><br />
Chemotherapy can cause changes in how your body responds sexually.
Changes can vary depending on whether you are a man or woman and which
treatments you may be getting. <br />
<h3>
</h3>
<u>Males</u><br />
Men may have difficulty having or keeping an erection or having an
orgasm. They may also be too tired, stressed, or not as interested in
sex. Talk with your doctor or nurse about any symptoms you may be
having.<br />
<h3>
</h3>
<u>Women </u><br />
Women may have symptoms of menopause, when their monthly cycles may
stop due to treatment.<br />
These symptoms could be hot flashes, vaginal
dryness, or feeling irritable. Other common side effects of chemotherapy
are bladder or vaginal infections, discharge, itching, or being too
tired, stress or not being interested in sex.<br />
<br />
There are ways to manage any changes your body is going through.
Cotton underwear and loose fit clothing will make you more comfortable
and less likely to develop any irritations or infections. Vaginal
lubricants can be helpful for vaginal dryness or other medicines. Talk
with your doctor or nurse about any symptoms you may be having.<br />
<br />
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<br />DeWayne McCulley (The Diabetes Engineer)http://www.blogger.com/profile/08618623939330889538noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1952358826110019892.post-38099619877011814202014-09-19T00:14:00.000-07:002015-08-25T04:08:43.114-07:00Multiple MyelomaIf we were to put your whole body under a
powerful microscope, we would see your body is not as solid as it
appears. In fact, your body is actually made up of trillions of
individual living cells.<br />
<br />
These cells grow, perform
functions, and then naturally die, only to be replaced by more cells.
This is a harmonious system and a basic process of life, but this
orderly system can be disrupted if certain cells start to grow out of
control. This is what happens in a person with cancer.<br />
<br />
If this
abnormal growth affects the plasma cells, which are cells made in the
bone marrow that make antibodies, then a specific type of cancer is
present, known as multiple myeloma. Therefore, multiple myeloma can be
defined as a cancer of the plasma cells.<br />
<br />
And when we look
closely at this term, we see that it explains some
of the main characteristics of this disease. For instance, the prefix <span style="color: #38761d;">
'myelo'</span> refers to bone marrow and the suffix <span style="color: #38761d;">'oma'</span> refers to tumor, so
'multiple myeloma' literally means 'multiple bone marrow tumors.'<br />
<br />
As
previously mentioned, multiple myeloma (MM) is a cancer of the plasma
cells, particularly the bone marrow. About 22,000 Americans receive a
diagnosis of multiple myeloma each year. It is more common in people
over age 65, men and African-Americans.<br />
<br />
The disease
arises in immune cells called plasma cells—specialized types of white
blood cells that normally produce infection-fighting antibodies. For
unknown reasons, these cells can lose their ability to
respond to signals from various immune system cells.<br />
<br />
The plasma cells then
divide and start to form abnormal proteins, which damages the bone, bone
marrow, and other organs of the person's body.
The cancerous plasma cells produce abnormally high levels of a
nonfunctional antibody, called M (monoclonal) protein, which can be
detected in the blood or urine.<br />
<br />
Some people have
elevated M protein in their blood but no other symptoms of multiple
myeloma, such as bone pain, fatigue and anemia. These individuals have a
pre-cancerous condition known as monoclonal gammopathy of undetermined
significance (MGUS) and are not treated, although roughly 12 to 30
percent of these individuals will eventually develop multiple myeloma
(most commonly), amyloidosis (a buildup of protein in multiple organs),
lymphoma or chronic lymphocytic leukemia.<br />
<br />
<b>Related Conditions</b><br />
Plasma
cells are made in your bone marrow alongside other cells, including red
blood cells, white blood cells, and platelets. Plasma cells are
important to our immune system because they produce the
infection-fighting proteins called antibodies, or immunoglobulins, which
is another name for antibodies.<br />
<br />
As the plasma cells grow
in a person with multiple myeloma, they take up space within the bone
marrow. This can reduce production of the other cells simply because
they get crowded out. A reduction in red blood cell production can lead
to a related condition or symptom of multiple myeloma called anemia.<br />
<br />
In
a patient with multiple myeloma we might see another related condition,
which is erosion of the bones. This erosion may be seen on an X-ray as
fairly well-defined areas of bone loss, which makes it look like the
bone has been punched out. Therefore, these bone lesions are sometimes
called 'punched out lesions.'<br />
<br />
These lesions can occur in multiple
areas of bone, and we know that bones are made up of calcium;
therefore, a patient with multiple myeloma may have elevated calcium
levels in the blood as the bones deteriorate.<br />
<br />
As we
mentioned, the plasma cells are produced in excess and they, in turn,
produce a certain type of antibody, which is a protein. This excess
protein in the system must be filtered by the kidneys, but too much
protein is hard on the kidneys and can lead to another related
condition, renal failure, which is another name for kidney failure.<br />
<br />
So
we see that we have some related conditions of multiple myeloma, which
are excessive calcium in the blood, renal failure, anemia, and bone
lesions. You can recall these related conditions by remembering the
acronym 'CRAB,' which stands for Calcium, Renal, Anemia, and Bone
lesions. <br />
<br />
MM is characterized by neoplastic proliferation of
plasma cells involving more than 10% of the bone marrow (see the images
below). Increasing evidence suggests that the bone marrow
microenvironment of tumor cells plays a pivotal role in the pathogenesis
of myelomas. This information has resulted in the expansion of
treatment options.<br />
<br />
The malignant cells of MM, plasma cells, and
plasmacytoid lymphocytes are the most mature cells of B-lymphocytes.
B-cell maturation is associated with a programmed rearrangement of DNA
sequences in the process of encoding the structure of mature
immunoglobulins. It is characterized by overproduction of monoclonal
immunoglobulin G (IgG), immunoglobulin A (IgA), and/or light chains,
which may be identified with serum protein electrophoresis (SPEP) or
urine protein electrophoresis (UPEP).<br />
<br />
The role of cytokines in
the pathogenesis of MM is an important area of research. Interleukin
(IL)–6 is also an important factor promoting the in vitro growth of
myeloma cells. Other cytokines are tumor necrosis factor and IL-1b.<br />
<br />
The
pathophysiologic basis for the clinical sequelae of MM involves the
skeletal, hematologic, renal, and nervous systems, as well as general
processes.<br />
<br />
<b>Skeletal processes</b><br />
Plasma-cell
proliferation causes extensive skeletal destruction with osteolytic
lesions, anemia, and hypercalcemia. Mechanisms for hypercalcemia include
bony involvement and, possibly, humoral mechanisms. Isolated
plasmacytomas (which affect 2-10% of patients) lead to hypercalcemia
through production of the osteoclast-activating factor.<br />
<br />
Destruction
of bone and its replacement by tumor may lead to pain, spinal cord
compression, and pathologic fracture. The mechanism of spinal cord
compression symptoms may be the development of an epidural mass with
compression, a compression fracture of a vertebral body destroyed by
multiple myeloma, or, rarely, an extradural mass. With pathologic
fracture, bony involvement is typically lytic in nature.<br />
<br />
<b>Hematologic processes</b><br />
Bone
marrow infiltration by plasma cells results in neutropenia, anemia, and
thrombocytopenia. In terms of bleeding, M components may interact
specifically with clotting factors, leading to defective aggregation.<br />
<br />
<b>Renal processes</b><br />
The
most common mechanisms of renal injury in MM are direct tubular injury,
amyloidosis, or involvement by plasmacytoma. Renal conditions
that may be observed include hypercalcemic nephropathy, hyperuricemia
due to renal infiltration of plasma cells resulting in myeloma,
light-chain nephropathy, amyloidosis, and glomerulosclerosis.<br />
<br />
<b>Neurologic processes</b><br />
The
nervous system may be involved as a result of radiculopathy and/or cord
compression due to nerve compression and skeletal destruction (amyloid
infiltration of nerves).<br />
<br />
<b>General processes</b><br />
General
pathophysiologic processes include hyperviscosity syndrome. This
syndrome is infrequent in MM and occurs with IgG1, IgG3, or IgA. MM may
involve sludging in the capillaries, which results in purpura, retinal
hemorrhage, papilledema, coronary ischemia, or central nervous system
(CNS) symptoms (eg, confusion, vertigo, seizure). Cryoglobulinemia
causes Raynaud phenomenon, thrombosis, and gangrene in the extremities. <br />
<br />
<b>Epidemiology</b><br />
MM
accounts for 10% of all hematologic cancers. The age-adjusted annual
incidence of MM is 4.3 cases per 100,000 white men, 3 cases per 100,000
white women, 9.6 cases per 100,000 black men, and 6.7 cases per 100,000
black women.<br />
<br />
The American Cancer Society estimates that in the
United States, approximately 26,850 new cases of MM (14,090 in men and
12,760 in women) will be diagnosed in 2015. The lifetime risk of getting
MM is one in 143 (0.7%). Approximately 11,240 deaths from MM (6,240 in
men and 5,000 in women) are expected to occur in 2015.<br />
<br />
The median
age of patients with MM is 68 years for men and 70 years for women.
Only 18% of patients are younger than 50 years, and 3% of patients are
younger than 40 years. The male-to-female ratio of MM is approximately
3:2.<br />
<br />
In the United States, African Americans are twice as likely
as whites to have myeloma, with a ratio of 2:1. Myeloma is rare among
people of Asian descent, with an incidence of only 1-2 cases per 100,000
population. According to a study of the ethnic disparities among
patients with MM, Hispanics had the youngest median age at diagnosis (65
years) and whites had the oldest (71 years). Asians had the best
overall survival rates, while Hispanics had the worst.<br />
<br />
<b>Patient Education</b><br />
Patient
education is very important in the management of MM. The International
Myeloma Foundation (IMF) offers educational resources, a quarterly
newsletter, and conferences. Patients or physicians can contact the IMF
by phone at (800) 452-CURE (800-452-2873) in the United States and
Canada or on the Web at International Myeloma Foundation.<br />
<br />
Patient education should address, at a minimum, the following questions:<br />
What is MM, and how does it affect the body?<br />
What are the causes of MM?<br />
What is the treatment for MM?<br />
What are the adverse effects of medicine? (As an example, patients
should be informed of the risk of osteonecrosis of the jaw, which has
been associated with bisphosphonate therapy in MM.)<br />
What are some of the complications of MM?<br />
Where can additional information be found?<br />
<br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><b>Alternate Treatment Strategies</b></span><br />
<a href="http://www.cancertutor.com/bone_marrow_cancer/">http://www.cancertutor.com/bone_marrow_cancer/</a><br />
<br />
<b>The Cesium Chloride
Protocol</b><br />
The Cesium Chloride
Protocol is the only recommended treatment recommended by the CancerTutor website for Multiple Myeloma or any
other bone marrow cancer. There are two reasons for this recommendation.
First, the cesium chloride treatment easily penetrates the bones and
gets to the bone marrow where it can kill cancer cells and even the
microbes in the bone marrow.<br />
<br />
<div style="background-color: transparent;">
Secondly, and just as important, MM can cause the bones to become
brittle and break. When a cancer patient starts to have their bones
break, for no apparent reason, they can become very depressed and
confused. MM should be considered to be a bone cancer as much as a bone
marrow cancer.<br />
<br />
Cesium chloride, being a mineral-based
treatment, can help protect the bones. Moreover, the vendor will add
other key minerals to his normal protocol to protect the bones and
provide telephone support to those on his protocol. <br />
<br />
Because
MM is a “Stage IV” cancer by definition and can be fast-growing, and
destroy the bones, the Cesium Chloride / DMSO Protocol treatment should
begin immediately.<br />
<br />
Limu juice (with fucoidan), which is
an optional treatment, actually kills cancer cells but lacks the power
of cesium chloride to work quickly.<br />
<a href="http://www.cancertutor.com/limujuice/" target="_blank">http://www.cancertutor.com/limujuice/</a><br />
<br />
Limu
juice is a natural product from the sea. It is a special kind of
seaweed. However, because people generally do not like the taste of
seaweed by itself, Limu juice is generally mixed (by the vendor) with
fruit and vegetable juices to mask the taste of seaweed (that is a wise
thing to do).<br />
<br />
The anti-cancer effect of fucoidan is
well proven and has been the focus of many, many scientific studies
which are published on PubMed. Fucoidan safely kills cancer cells and
does not harm non-cancerous cells.<br />
<br />
Limu juice has cured
many cases of cancer by itself, but it should be used in conjunction
with other “Stage IV” protocols as a “supplemental” protocol.<br />
<br />
This
protocol can be used in conjunction with chemotherapy for those
inclined to take chemo. In fact, this product may significantly reduce
the side-effects of the chemotherapy.<br />
<br />
For a referral to this product, contact the Independent Cancer Research Foundation, Inc. (ICRF) CancerTutor website at:<br />
<a href="http://www.cancertutor.com/email3/" target="_blank">http://www.cancertutor.com/email3/</a><br />
<br />
<span style="color: red;">Important Note About Brittle Bones</span><br />
If
you use the Cesium Chloride protocol, when you have hit your “cesium
limit,” continue using the minerals that the Essense of Life vendor has
given you for the protection of your bones!!<br />
<br />
The product Cellect, in the Cellect-Budwig protocol, also has these minerals if you are on that protocol.<br />
<br />
Cellect Supplement<br />
<a href="http://cancercompassalternateroute.com/therapies/cellect/" target="_blank">http://cancercompassalternateroute.com/therapies/cellect/</a><br />
<br />
Cellect Vendor:<br />
<a href="http://cellect.org/products.php" target="_blank">http://cellect.org/products.php</a><br />
<br />
Cellect Ingredients:<br />
<a href="http://cellect.org/facts.php" target="_blank">http://cellect.org/facts.php</a><br />
<br />
<i>Note: </i>Key ingredients in Cellect include the following:<br />
-- Vitamin A (as Bovine Colostrum Pre-Milk) (PI) <br />
-- Vitamin C (from Hydrolyzed Bovine Collagen) (PI) <br />
-- Vitamin D3 (as Bovine Colostrum Pre-Milk) (PI) <br />
-- Natural Vitamin E (as d-Alpha Tocopherol Succinate)<br />
-- Calcium (as AlgaeCal® Algas Calcareas) <br />
-- Iodine (as AlgaeCal®Algas Calcareas)<br />
-- Magnesium (as AlgaeCal® Algas Calcareas & Biokey® Amino Acid Magnesium Chelate) <br />
-- Zinc (as Biokey® Zinc Amino Acid Chelate, Colostrum) <br />
-- Selenium (as Albion® Selenium Amino Acid Chelate) <br />
-- Chromium (as Albion® Chromium Polynicotinate)<br />
<br />
Omega-3<br />
In
addition to the mineral treatments, omega-3 has been shown to help
prevent deterioration of the bones. See this article on the best way to
take omega-3:<br />
<a href="http://www.cancertutor.com/budwig/" target="_blank">http://www.cancertutor.com/budwig/</a><br />
<br />
Calcium<br />
Here is an article by the well-known natural medicine guru on a form of calcium that will help prevent bone density loss:<br />
<a href="http://www.oralchelation.com/" target="_blank">http://www.oralchelation.com/</a><br />
<br />
<b>Other Treatments To Consider (Supplemental Treatments Only)</b><br />
<br />
Essaic Tea<br />
<a href="http://www.cancertutor.com/essiac/" target="_blank">http://www.cancertutor.com/essiac/</a><br />
There
are testimonials on the internet for the use of Essiac Tea as the major
component in the treatment of multiple myeloma. Furthermore, there are
testimonials for the herbs in the Hulda Clark diet in the treatment of
multiple myeloma (i.e. Black Walnut Hulls (from the black walnut tree),
Wormwood (from the Artemisia shrub) and Common Cloves (from the clove
tree)). At least some of the cancer-killing nutrients in these herbs
does get to the bone marrow.<br />
<br />
Essiac Tea Vendor<br />
<a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B003AYEHUM/" target="_blank">http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B003AYEHUM/</a><br />
<br />
Noni Juice<br />
<a href="http://www.cancertutor.com/noni/" target="_blank">http://www.cancertutor.com/noni/</a><br />
Not
all Noni Juices are the same. There are powerful testimonials for Noni
Juice in treating Non-Hodgkins Lymphoma, another bone marrow cancer, and
leukemia. Pain is another thing which is improved by Noni Juice. But
most importantly, Noni Juice can work very quickly. In short, Noni Juice
would clearly help MM.<br />
<br />
Noni juice contains a whole
slew of cancer fighting nutrients. It kills cancer cells (the
anthraquinone damnacanthal and the trace element selenium), it stops the
spread of cancer (beta sitosterol, noni-ppt and limonene), it
stimulates the white blood cells and other parts of the immune system
(polysaccharides) and takes part in a process that enlarges cell
membranes so they can better absorb nutrients (proxeronine aids in
creating xeronine). <br />
<br />
Noni Juice Vendor<br />
<a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00121USSU/" target="_blank">http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00121USSU/</a><br />
<br />
Budwig Diet<br />
The
Budwig Diet (e.g. flaxseed oil and cottage cheese) has some profound
testimonials for treating MM. However, it should be realized that I have
never seen an authoritative description of her complete protocol,
including all of the supplements she used. Just using flaxseed oil and
cottage cheese would not be a cancer treatment strong enough for “Stage
IV” cancer, such as MM. So, you can use it for MM, but not by itself. It
should be used as an adjunct to other alternative treatments.<br />
<br />
“In
a study reported in the July 1999 issue of The American Journal of
Nutrition, the authors found a consistent pattern of protection against
cancers of the digestive tract. Cancers like multiple myeloma and
uterine cancer were also found to be decreased.” Of course, without the
cottage cheese, yogurt or skim milk, the omega-3 in the flaxseed oil (or
walnuts, etc.) is not as effective.<br />
<br />
<a href="http://www.cancertutor.com/budwig/" target="_blank">http://www.cancertutor.com/budwig/</a><br />
<br />
Raw Food Diet<br />
In
discussing the Raw Food diet, it is beta carotene that is most often
talked about. Beta carotene is specifically mentioned as a major killer
of leukemia cells as well as Non-Hodgkins Lymphoma cancer cells. It is
also part of a bone cancer treatment plan. While beta carotene is rarely
used by itself, it is clear that it is a major contributor, if not the
main contributor, of many treatment plans. Of course raw carrot juice
should be the major source of beta carotene.<br />
<br />
<a href="http://www.cancertutor.com/rawfood/" target="_blank">http://www.cancertutor.com/rawfood/</a><br />
<br />
Coenzyme Q10 – CoQ10<br />
A
powerful antioxidant which builds the immunity system. It works best
when the Budwig diet is being used due to the fats in the Budwig diet.
It is clear that the effects of CoQ10 reach the bone marrow.<br />
<br />
“Coenzyme
Q10 was first identified in 1957. Its chemical structure was determined
in 1958. Interest in coenzyme Q10 as a potential treatment for cancer
began in 1961, when a deficiency of the enzyme was noted in the blood of
cancer patients. Low blood levels of coenzyme Q10 have been found in
patients with myeloma, lymphoma, and cancers of the breast, lung,
prostate, pancreas, colon, kidney, and head and neck.”<br />
<br />
CoQ10 Vendor:<br />
<a href="http://www.evitamins.com/raw-coq10-200-mg-garden-of-life-23916" target="_blank">http://www.evitamins.com/raw-coq10-200-mg-garden-of-life-23916 </a><br />
<br />
Curcumin<br />
Curcumin (from the spice turmeric) has been found to stop the spread of MM and cause cancer cell death.<br />
<br />
Curcumin Vendor:<br />
<a href="http://www.lef.org/Vitamins-Supplements/item00407/Super-Bio-Curcumin" target="_blank">http://www.lef.org/Vitamins-Supplements/item00407/Super-Bio-Curcumin</a><br />
<br />
Barleygreen/Wheatgrass<br />
Here are a couple of testimonials:<br />
“A seventy-year-old man diagnosed with bone cancer (multiple myeloma)
was unable to receive chemo treatments because blood count was too low.
Started on AIM BarleyGreen, Just Carrots and Redi Beets and in 5 days,
his blood counts were up and repeatable, so he could continue with
chemotherapy. Immediately after using these products he felt his nausea
disappear.”<br />
<br />
“Gordon E., 48 years old, was diagnosed with lymphoma. He
started on AIM BarleyGreen and the lump on his neck began to soften and
shrink within 2-3 weeks. His blood count stayed up during his 6 months
of chemotherapy and the one-month of radiation.” -LI Nutrition
Newsletter<br />
<br />
FYI: Hemoglobin and chlorophyll have
virtually identical molecular structures. Since bone marrow cancers
destroy critical red blood cells, it would seem logical that chlorophyll
would be a critical nutrient for bone marrow cancer patients.<br />
<br />
Wheatgrass Powder <br />
<a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B004LW8AH8/" target="_blank">http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B004LW8AH8/</a><br />
<br />
<i>Note:</i> Instead of a powder, try the real thing! If you don't want to juice your own wheatgrass, then, order the frozen cubes:<br />
<a href="https://www.dynamicgreens.com/en-us/wheatgrass-juice-for-adults-en-us/?from_lang=en-us" target="_blank">https://www.dynamicgreens.com/en-us/wheatgrass-juice-for-adults-en-us/?from_lang=en-us</a><br />
<br />
Essential Oils<br />
The
main treatment was a combination of several essential oils called: Juva
Flex, by the vendor Young Living. If you look at the actions of the
various individual essential oils, you see at least 3 essential oils
that are either antifungal or antimicrobial. This may mean that the
essential oils were killing the microbes inside of the cancer cells,
allowing them to revert back to being normal cells. Essential oils are
an exciting new field of research in alternative medicine. Here is the
testimonial:<br />
<a href="http://www.oil-testimonials.com/aromatherapy.php?t=1&q=cancer" target="_blank">http://www.oil-testimonials.com/aromatherapy.php?t=1&amp;q=cancer</a><br />
<br />
Active Hemicellulose Compound (AHCC)<br />
Over the years AHCC has been known by two different names:<br />
“AHCC
was originally used as an acronym for Active Hemicellulose Compound,
but was changed to stand for Active Hexose Correlating Compound by the
Japanese manufacturer (AminoUp) because they felt that it was a more
appropriate term. Older research papers in which Active Hemicellulose
Compound is referred to are discussing the identical material as Active
Hexose Correlating
Compound.”http://www.integratedhealth.com/infoabstract/impodes.html<br />
<br />
In
other words, “Active Hemicellulose Compound” and “Active Hexose
Correlating Compound” are the same thing. AHCC is sold by numerous
companies. Just type: AHCC in Google.<br />
<br />
Obtained 50% complete remission in MM study:<br />
<a href="http://www.ahccpublishedresearch.com/" target="_blank">http://www.ahccpublishedresearch.com/</a><br />
<br />
Cancer Cure Coalition<br />
This was a treatment protocol used to successfully treat MM. See:<br />
<a href="http://www.lef.org/magazine/mag2003/dec2003_profile_01.htm" target="_blank">http://www.lef.org/magazine/mag2003/dec2003_profile_01.htm</a><br />
<br />
Clodronate<br />
Clodonate helps preserve the bones and treats the cancer (not available in U.S.):<br />
<br />
IP-6 or IP6 (Inositol hexaphosphate)<br />
“IP
-6 has been used against a wide variety of cancers. Blood based cancers
such as leukemia are the most sensitive, with solid tumors needing a
larger dose. Most studies at this point have used either animals or
human cancer cells in vitro, i.e. in a test tube. As an example, adding
IP-6 to human liver cancer cells resulted in complete inhibition of
tumors. Human liver cancer cells injected into mice resulted in 71%
tumors. Cells pretreated with IP-6 resulted in no tumors. Pre-existing
liver cancers regressed. In another study with Rhabdomyosarcoma, tumors
were suppressed from 25 to 49 fold!”<br />
<br />
Vitamin A and Vitamin D<br />
Vitamin
A and Vitamin D are two of the most critical vitamins for fighting
diseases like cancer and diabetes. But, avoid synthetic versions and
look for natural food sources such as cod liver oil and raw butter oil.<br />
<br />
Cod Liver Oil<br />
Note:
Avoid traditional cod liver oils such as Norwegian Carlson because the cod liver
oil is distilled and overly-processed, stripping the cod liver of its Vitamin A and Vitamin D.
Synthetic versions of the vitamins are added back in after processing.<br />
<br />
Fermented Cod Liver Oil<br />
<a href="http://www.greenpasture.org/public/Products/CodLiverOil/" target="_blank">http://www.greenpasture.org/public/Products/CodLiverOil/ </a><br />
<br />
Other Comments<br />
Here is a good web site devoted to Multiple Myeloma:<br />
<a href="http://www.go-symmetry.com/health/multiple-myeloma.htm" target="_blank">http://www.go-symmetry.com/health/multiple-myeloma.htm</a><br />
<br />
Facebook Page<br />
There is a Facebook page which is not controlled by orthodox medicine which focuses on MM.<br />
<a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/HealingMyeloma/" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/groups/HealingMyeloma/</a><br />
<br />
For more details about bone marrow cancer, refer to the web link at:<br />
<a href="http://www.cancertutor.com/bone_marrow_cancer/">http://www.cancertutor.com/bone_marrow_cancer/</a></div>
<br />
<b>Additional Resources</b><br />
Microbes and Cancer<br />
<a href="http://healyourselfathome.com/health_problems/cancer/why/microbial_theory.aspx" target="_blank">http://healyourselfathome.com/health_problems/cancer/why/microbial_theory.aspx</a><br />
<br />
Multiple Myeloma Treatment <br />
<a href="http://m.canceractive.com/cancer-active-page-link.aspx?n=166" target="_blank">http://m.canceractive.com/cancer-active-page-link.aspx?n=166</a><br />
<br />
<span id="viewflags|47297|INBOX"></span>Your Diet and Multiple Myeloma <br />
<a href="http://www.everydayhealth.com/multiple-myeloma/multiple-myeloma-diet.aspx" target="_blank">http://www.everydayhealth.com/multiple-myeloma/multiple-myeloma-diet.aspx</a><br />
<br />
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<tr><td class="user_text_special" nowrap="nowrap"><span id="viewflags|47299|INBOX"></span><br /></td><td align="left" class="user_text_special" width="100%">The Good, The Bad and The Multiple Myeloma: Anti Cancer Diet</td></tr>
</tbody></table>
<a href="http://thegoodthebadandthemultiplemyleoma.blogspot.com/2012/03/anti-cancer-diet.html" target="_blank">http://thegoodthebadandthemultiplemyleoma.blogspot.com/2012/03/anti-cancer-diet.html</a><br />
<br />
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<tr><td class="user_text_special" nowrap="nowrap"><span id="viewflags|47298|INBOX"></span><br /></td><td align="left" class="user_text_special" width="100%">Diet Tips for Multiple Myeloma</td></tr>
</tbody></table>
<a href="http://www.healthline.com/health/cancer/multiple-myeloma-diet#KidneyCare3" target="_blank">http://www.healthline.com/health/cancer/multiple-myeloma-diet#KidneyCare3</a><br />
<br />
Guide To Nutrition In Multiple Myeloma – Part 1: Introduction <br />
<a href="http://www.myelomabeacon.com/news/2010/08/27/guide-to-nutrition-in-multiple-myeloma-part-1-an-introduction/" target="_blank">http://www.myelomabeacon.com/news/2010/08/27/guide-to-nutrition-in-multiple-myeloma-part-1-an-introduction/</a><br />
<br />
Guide To Nutrition In Multiple Myeloma – Part 2: Supplements <br />
<a href="http://www.myelomabeacon.com/news/2010/09/02/guide-to-nutrition-in-multiple-myeloma-part-2-supplements/" target="_blank">http://www.myelomabeacon.com/news/2010/09/02/guide-to-nutrition-in-multiple-myeloma-part-2-supplements/</a> <br />
<br />
Multiple Myeloma Supplements <br />
<a href="http://www.cancerfightingstrategies.com/multiple-myeloma.html#sthash.GC5muoUE.dpbs" target="_blank">http://www.cancerfightingstrategies.com/multiple-myeloma.html#sthash.GC5muoUE.dpbs</a><br />
DeWayne McCulley (The Diabetes Engineer)http://www.blogger.com/profile/08618623939330889538noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1952358826110019892.post-18631604224145572522014-09-12T14:32:00.000-07:002015-08-24T14:33:23.500-07:00Alternative Treatment ProtocolsThere are many cancer treatment protocols that you can find on the
Internet, but, some of them are not specific or structured enough to
clearly understand what to do. Also, some of these strategies do not
provide an expert with years of experience working with people who have
cancer and have intimate knowledge about a specific treatment protocol. <br />
<br />
The <a href="http://www.cancertutor.com/" target="_blank">Cancer Tutor website</a>
is one of the better cancer websites because it provides the most
structure with specific steps for each treatment protocol along with
clinical or science-based references. It also provides the specific
names of vendors and experts who use specific protocols, along with
specific links to specific cancer-fighting products.<br />
<br />
All
of this information helps people with cancer to make a better informed
decision. There's nothing worse than fighting a disease like cancer and,
at the same time, do the research to figure out which treatment
protocol is best for your specific cancer. It will help tremendously to
be able to talk to people who have first-hand knowledge about specific
treatment protocols.<br />
<br />
Here is a complete list of the
many cancer treatment protocols and some of the many cancer supplemental
treatments that are explained in detail on the Cancer Tutor website:<br />
<a href="http://www.cancertutor.com/big_list/" target="_blank">http://www.cancertutor.com/big_list/ </a><br />
<a href="http://www.cancertutor.com/advtreatments/" target="_blank">http://www.cancertutor.com/advtreatments/</a> <br />
<br />
The following is a summary of a couple of these many cancer treatment
protocols and some of the many cancer supplemental treatments that are
explained in detail on the Cancer Tutor website:<br />
<br />
Click
on the appropriate link for the complete details for each of the cancer
treatment protocols. Do your own research and talk to the cancer experts
and vendors who are familiar with these protocols before you select one
that fits your specific needs. Do not make a decision based on the
limited information in this blog post.<br />
<br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><b>Cancer Treatment Protocols </b></span> <br />
<br />
<b>Cellect-Budwig Protocol A Stage IV Cancer Treatment<br /><a href="http://www.cancertutor.com/cellect_budwig/" target="_blank">http://www.cancertutor.com/cellect_budwig/</a></b><br />
<br />
This
treatment was specifically designed for very advanced cancer patients
who need to have an alternative cancer treatment which starts to become
effective within days, not weeks or months.<br />
<br />
This
protocol is based on a combination of two of the fastest acting
alternative cancer treatments available. Both the Cellect protocol and
the Budwig protocol are known to become effective very quickly, plus
they avoid creating inflammation and swelling.<br />
<br />
In
addition to the two main treatments (Cellect and Budwig) the protocol
includes several other treatments which are very effective in getting
rid of cancer cells, re-balancing the body (i.e. the “inner terrain”)
and eliminating toxins from the body.<br />
<br />
<i>Note: </i>Advanced cancer patients are strongly advised to work with an expert in their main treatment protocol.<br />
<br />
<b>pH Therapy (a.k.a. Cesium Chloride Protocol)</b><br />
<b><a href="http://www.cancertutor.com/alkaline/" target="_blank">http://www.cancertutor.com/alkaline/</a></b><br />
<br />
This
cancer treatment has been at the forefront of alternative medicine for
more than three decades. It is both strong and fast-acting. However,
this protocol is so potent that a person should not attempt this
protocol without expert support from the vendor.<br />
<br />
When
it comes to treating advanced cancers, fast growing cancers, cancers
that have spread significantly, high fatality cancers, cancers which
have spread to the bones, etc., the cesium chloride protocol is one of
the most proven cancer treatments in existence. This treatment can be
used on patients with all stages of cancer, from Stage I to Stage IV,
even if they are being fed by feeding tubes or I.V.<br />
<br />
The
only downside to this treatment is the potential for swelling and
inflammation caused by the immune system attacking cancer cells which
are in the process of dying.<br />
<br />
The good news is that
experts in this protocol know how to adjust doses and add other products
to keep the swelling and inflammation at safe levels.<br />
<br />
Because
of the many situations cancer patients find themselves in, this is one
alternative cancer treatment in which the vendor (who is usually the
person teaching the cancer patient how to safely and effectively use
this protocol for their situation) is very important. In fact, the
vendor has a moral obligation to the patient to teach them how to use
this product for their situation.<br />
<br />
<b>Additional Treatment Protocols </b><br />
Some of the other many treatment protocols include the following:<br />
<br />
<b>The Ultimate Simple Protocol for Cancer Stage IV Protocol </b><br />
<a href="http://www.cancertutor.com/usp/" target="_blank">http://www.cancertutor.com/usp/</a><br />
<br />
<b>The Dirt Cheap Protocol for Cancer Stage IV Protocol</b><br />
<a href="http://www.cancertutor.com/dirtcheapprotocol/" target="_blank">http://www.cancertutor.com/dirtcheapprotocol/</a><br />
<br />
<i>Note: </i>Here is are lists of other alternative treatments on other websites:<br />
<a href="http://www.alternative-cancer.net/78_alternatives.htm" target="_blank">http://www.alternative-cancer.net/78_alternatives.htm</a><br />
<a href="http://www.chimachine4u.com/cancer.html" target="_blank">http://www.chimachine4u.com/cancer.html</a> <br />
<br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><b>Cancer Supplemental Treatments </b></span><br />
The
following supplemental treatment protocols should be used in
conjunction with one of the major cancer treatment protocols listed
above. Work with a cancer expert/adviser who can recommend which
combination would be best for your specific cancer.<br />
<br />
<b>The Dirt Cheap Protocol for Cancer Stage IV Protocol<br /><a href="http://www.cancertutor.com/dirtcheapprotocol/" target="_blank">http://www.cancertutor.com/dirtcheapprotocol/</a></b><br />
<br />
Almost
all of the “Type of Cancer” articles will recommend one of the three
major protocols: the Cellect-Budwig protocol, the Cesium Chloride
protocol (i.e. the Alkaline protocol) or the Photon Protocol.<br />
<br />
This
Dirt Cheap Protocol should not be a substitute for any of the three
major protocols just mentioned unless the cancer patient cannot afford
the recommended protocol. The exception is the Photon Protocol in which
the Dirt Cheap Protocol is included because of synergy.<br />
<br />
This protocol is a list of
highly effective, but dirt cheap, alternative cancer treatments.
However, there is a lot of synergism built into these protocols making
this protocol far more effective than its individual parts!!<br />
<br />
<b>The MSM / Vitamin D3 Protocol For Cancer</b><br />
<b>http://www.cancertutor.com/msm_d3/ </b><br />
This
MSM/D3 protocol is extremely safe and easy to use. It does not cause
any type of body odor, but may cause bad breath. Thus, it can be used at
any time of the day. Its effectiveness is still under evaluation, but
in time (with patient feedback) this protocol will become a
significantly effective cancer treatment protocol.<br />
<br />
The
main significance of this protocol is that it is very, very inexpensive.
Almost anyone can afford to use this protocol. Thus, feedback from
cancer patients who use this protocol is very important so that many
others can benefit from the protocol.<br />
<br />
While the safety
of this protocol is not in question, because this is a new protocol, if
you decide to use this protocol please contact Webster Kehr.<br />
<br />
Critical Notices and Warnings<br />
Advanced cancer patients should NOT use this treatment except as a supplemental protocol!!<br />
<br />
<b>Protocols for Killing Cancer Microbes</b><br />
<b><a href="http://www.cancertutor.com/kill_microbes/" target="_blank">http://www.cancertutor.com/kill_microbes/</a></b><br />
<div style="background-color: transparent;">
<br />
Cancer is caused by
microbes in several different ways. Microbes in the bloodstream and in the organs weaken the
immune system even more.<br />
<br />
Killing microbes in the bloodstream is a major issue
for cancer patients because this process will likely kill many microbes
which are <b>inside the cancer cells</b> and thus revert the cancer cells into normal cells!!<br />
<br />
Some
of the substances known to get inside the cancer cells and kill the
microbes, include DMSO (dimethyl sulfoxide), (MSM, cesium chloride,
colloidal silver, Vitamin C (I.V.), etc.<br />
<br />
Substances that help to strengthen the immune system include: beta glucan; cellect powder/cod liver oil.<br />
<br />
Substances that help to fight inflammation and the cancer "fire" include: turmeric, hydrogen peroxide.<br />
<br />
<b>Hydrogen Peroxide Cancer Treatment</b><br />
<a href="http://www.cancertutor.com/hydrogenperoxide/" target="_blank"><b>http://www.cancertutor.com/hydrogenperoxide/</b></a><br />
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<br />
Hydrogen peroxide helps to treat cancer, but it does not deal with many key issues faced by advanced cancer
patients whose bodies have been severely damaged by their cancer and chemotherapy/ radiation treatments.</div>
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In many cases, it is not the cancer
cells which kill cancer patients, but rather other issues, such as
damage to key organs, damage to non-cancerous cells, etc.<br />
<br />
<b>Hyperthermia</b><br />
Hyperthermia
therapy is a type of treatment in which body tissue is exposed to high
temperatures (up to 106ºF), to damage and kill cancer cells, or to make
cancer cells more sensitive to the effects of radiation and certain
anticancer drugs.<br />
<br />
Cancer cells favor low body
temperature (which means low oxygen levels and high acidity). By
increasing the body temperature, it creates good circulation, opens
blood vessels, increases strength of your immune system, and increases
enzymatic
activity. That is why, when you get the flu, for example, the body
temperature rises. Hyperthermia allows the body’s enzymes to create
chemical changes needed to maintain optimal health states.<br />
<br />
The
heat not only helps build the immune system, it leads to oxygen
deprivation, which creates an acidic environment around the cancer
cells. Because cancer cells are weak, and cannot regulate their
temperature, heat above 109.4 degrees Fahrenheit will stimulate the
death of the cancer cells. Normal cells can handle 116.6 degrees,
whereas cancer cells are compromised starting at 107.6 degrees.<br />
<br />
Local
hyperthermia treatment (heat applied to a very small area, such as a
tumor) is a well-established cancer treatment method with a simple basic
principle: If a rise in temperature to 106ºF can be obtained for one
hour within a cancer tumor, the cancer cells will be destroyed. Primary
malignant tumors have a bad blood circulation, which make them more
sensitive to changes in temperature.<br />
<br />
Hyperthermia
therapy is almost always used with other forms of therapy (radiation
therapy, chemotherapy, and biological therapy) to increase their
effectiveness. With hyperthermia therapy the area may be heated
externally with high-frequency waves aimed at a tumor from a device
outside the body. To achieve internal heating, one of several types of
sterile probes may be used, including thin, heated wires or hollow tubes
filled with warm water; implanted microwave antennae; and radio
frequency electrodes.<br />
<br />
<i>Note: </i>Germany cancer clinics is well-known for hyperthermia treatments. But there are only a small number of German cancer
clinics which use alternative medicine, and use such treatments as
hyperthermia, oxygen therapy, mistletoe therapy, magnetic-field therapy,
etc.<br />
<a href="http://www.cancertutor.com/germanclinics/" target="_blank">http://www.cancertutor.com/germanclinics/</a><br />
<a href="http://www.germancancerclinics.com/" target="_blank">http://www.germancancerclinics.com/ </a><br />
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<br />
Hyperthermia in Cancer Treatment<br />
<a href="http://m.canceractive.com/cancer-active-page-link.aspx?n=992" target="_blank">http://m.canceractive.com/cancer-active-page-link.aspx?n=992</a><br />
<a href="http://www.cancer.gov/about-cancer/treatment/types/surgery/hyperthermia-fact-sheet" target="_blank">http://www.cancer.gov/about-cancer/treatment/types/surgery/hyperthermia-fact-sheet</a></div>
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<h3>
<b>Other Cancer Treatment Strategies</b></h3>
<br />
<b>Cancer Fighting Strategies </b><br />
<a href="http://www.cancerfightingstrategies.com/modernmedicine.html#sthash.1O8gF04D.dpbs" target="_blank">http://www.cancerfightingstrategies.com/modernmedicine.html#sthash.1O8gF04D.dpbs</a><br />
<br />
<b>How To Decide Which Cancer Treatments to Use </b></div>
<a href="http://www.cancertutor.com/decisionmatrix/" target="_blank">http://www.cancertutor.com/decisionmatrix/</a></div>
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<br />
This web page explains how to determine which cancer treatment to use for your specific situation.<br />
<br />
<b>Gordon Research Institute</b><br />
<a href="http://www.gordonresearch.com/" target="_blank">http://www.gordonresearch.com/</a><br />
<br />
This
website provides some general information about alternative treatment
strategies and protocols, but the level of detail isn't sufficient to
provide much help.<br />
<br />
However, there are some web links that may be helpful.<br />
<br />
Physician Search: Helping bring the right patients to the right doctors<br />
<a href="http://www.gordonresearch.com/findphysician.cfm?itemcategory=51068" target="_blank">http://www.gordonresearch.com/findphysician.cfm?itemcategory=51068</a><br />
<br />
Cancer General Information<br />
<a href="http://www.gordonresearch.com/inner.cfm?siteid=502&itemcategory=46695&priorId=46676&pid=46676" target="_blank">http://www.gordonresearch.com/inner.cfm?siteid=502&itemcategory=46695&priorId=46676&pid=46676</a><br />
<br />
Cancer Treatment Protocols<br />
<a href="http://www.gordonresearch.com/inner.cfm?siteId=502&itemCategory=46677&priorId=0" target="_blank">http://www.gordonresearch.com/inner.cfm?siteId=502&itemCategory=46677&priorId=0</a><br />
<br />
<i style="font-style: normal;">Doctors<br /><a href="http://www.mercola.com/" target="_blank">Dr. Joseph Mercola</a><br /><a href="http://www.paulingtherapy.com/" target="_blank">Dr. Linus Pauling</a><br /><a href="http://www.giampapainstitute.com/" target="_blank">Dr. Vincent C. Giampapa</a><br /><a href="http://www.drjimchan.com/" target="_blank">Dr. Jim Chan</a><br /><a href="http://www.tomlevymd.com/" target="_blank">Dr. Thomas Levy</a><br /><a href="http://www.stemcelltherapies.org/" target="_blank">Dr. David Steenblock</a><br /><a href="http://www.orthomed.com/" target="_blank">Dr. Robert F. Cathcart</a><br /><a href="http://http//www.klinghardtacademy.com/Neural-Therapy/" target="_blank">Dr. Dietrich Klinghardt</a><br /><a href="http://www.drsinatra.com/" target="_blank">Dr. Stephen Sinatra</a><br /><a href="http://www.drbruceshelton.com/" target="_blank">Dr. Bruce Shelton</a><br /><a href="http://www.secondopinionnewsletter.com/" target="_blank">Dr. Robert Rowen</a><br /><a href="http://www.tahoma-clinic.com/" target="_blank">Dr. Jonathan Wright</a></i></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b>Cancer Diets </b></span><br />
There
are many cancer diets, but most of them contains similar attributes,
e.g. lots of vegetables, no dairy,low glycemic, plant-based, etc.<br />
<br />
Th Cancer tutor website explains the key attributes of an effective cancer diet.</div>
<div style="background-color: transparent;">
<a href="http://www.cancertutor.com/alt_diet/" target="_blank"><b>http://www.cancertutor.com/alt_diet/</b></a><br />
<br />
Other website references for cancer diets:<br />
<a href="http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3257729/" target="_blank">http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3257729/ </a><b><br /></b></div>
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<br />
<div style="background-color: transparent;">
<i>Note: </i>They
strongly recommend Robert O. Young's book, Sick and Tired? – Reclaim
Your Inner Terrain. If you're not sure about this book, go to <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1580540562/" target="_blank">Amazon.com</a> and read some of the book reviews and testimonials to decide if you should get the book.</div>
<div style="background-color: transparent;">
<a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1580540562/" target="_blank">http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1580540562/</a><br />
<br />
<b><span style="font-size: large;">Alternative Treatment Clinics </span></b><br />
If you have the financial
resources, you may want to consider one of the alternative cancer
clinics in places like Mexico, Germany or Japan. <br />
<a href="http://www.cancertutor.com/clinics/" target="_blank">http://www.cancertutor.com/clinics/</a><br />
<a href="http://germancancerclinics.com/" target="_blank">http://germancancerclinics.com/ </a><br />
<a href="http://reviews.treatmentabroad.com/cancer_clinic" target="_blank">http://reviews.treatmentabroad.com/cancer_clinic</a><br />
<br />
<i>Note:</i> There is one clinic in the U.S. with a good track record, the Burzynski Clinic:<br />
<a href="http://www.burzynskiclinic.com/" target="_blank">http://www.burzynskiclinic.com/ </a><br />
<br />
<b><span style="font-size: large;">The Government and Cancer - Cancer Tutor</span></b> <br />
<a href="http://www.cancertutor.com/government_and_cancer/" target="_blank">http://www.cancertutor.com/government_and_cancer/</a> </div>
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<br />
Unfortunately,
the government is in bed with the FDA, AMA, insurance companies, etc.
So, don't expect any help from the people you elected and put into
office.<br />
<br />
The “careful government research” of the FDA has given the United States an <b>overall cure rate for cancer of 3%.</b><br />
<br />
No natural cancer treatment from Mother Nature, <b>many of which have more than a 90% cure rate on newly diagnosed cancer patients</b>, has ever been approved by the FDA!!!<br />
<br />
Do the math. The FDA “approves” cancer treatments with a 3% cure rate, and “ignores” cancer treatments with a 90% cure rate.<br />
<br />
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<b>FDA Persecution of Natural Products</b><br />
This
is an excellent article on how badly the FDA wants to destroy all
natural products so that the only option for sick people is prescription
drugs:<br />
<a href="http://rense.com/general95/supps.htm" target="_blank">Supplements The FDA Wants To Ban: 12-2-11</a><br />
<h2>
</h2>
Here is an excellent website on Government issues and cancer:<br />
<a href="http://www.naturalnews.com/" target="_blank">Natural News Website</a><br />
<br />
Website Source: <a href="http://www.cancertutor.com/government_and_cancer/">http://www.cancertutor.com/government_and_cancer/</a></div>
</div>
<b><span style="font-size: large;">YouTube Videos</span></b><br />
Here are a couple videos that provide description of various treatment protocols such as Laetrile and bicarbonate soda.<br />
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">Disclaimers & Warnings</span></b></div>
</div>
<b><span style="color: red;"><i>Please Note: </i></span></b>We are only providing this information as references
or a starting point in your own research. We are not cancer experts
and, consequently, do not recommend any specific cancer treatment. We
strongly recommend that you educate yourself and learn everything you
can about cancer, medicines, conventional treatments, natural
treatments, etc.<br />
<br />
Please consult your current health
professional before starting any new program. This information is
neither a cure for cancer nor a general recommendation that everyone
take if they have been diagnosed with cancer.<br />
<br />
<div>
<span style="color: red;"><b>Disclaimer</b></span></div>
<div>
This information in this blog is not intended to
prescribe any form of treatment for any illness or medical condition.
This information should not be considered a substitute for expert
medical opinion. Always consult with your doctor to determine your
specific course of action for your health. The author shall have no
liability or responsibility to any person or entity with respect to any
loss, damage or injury, caused or alleged to be caused directly or
indirectly by this information.</div>
DeWayne McCulley (The Diabetes Engineer)http://www.blogger.com/profile/08618623939330889538noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1952358826110019892.post-82873169722969194792014-09-11T12:08:00.000-07:002015-08-06T12:58:06.661-07:00Cancer Treatment StrategyThe good news is that there are a lot of alternative treatment protocols for the many forms of cancer.<br />
<br />
The bad news is that your doctor does not support or believe in natural treatment strategies for cancer or any disease.<br />
<br />
As depicted in the following diagram, all cancer treatment strategies should achieve the following <b>two primary goals</b>:<br />
<ul>
<li><b>Kill the cancer cells</b> and tumors (with a cancer treatment protocol program)</li>
<li><b>Nourish the normal (non-cancerous) cells</b> (with a cancer diet program) </li>
</ul>
Depending
on the cancer treatment protocol that you select, it may include a
specific cancer diet program. If it does, then, there is no need to
select a cancer diet program. If you select a cancer diet program, make
sure that it does not conflict with the cancer treatment protocol.<br />
<br />
Beyond the two primary goals, all cancer treatment strategies should be designed to achieve the following health-related goals:<br />
<ul>
<li>Reduce the toxicity and change the acidic environment in your body
where the cancer cells thrive to an alkaline environment (cancer cells
love an acidic environment!)</li>
<li>Strengthen your immune system, which is your primary defense against cancer</li>
<li>Break down the cancer cell's protein/mucus coating, which allows the cancer cells to hide from your immune system cells </li>
<li>Provide more oxygen to your cells (cancer cells hate oxygen!) </li>
<li>Kill the cancer cells (without killing the healthy cells!)</li>
<li>Kill the microbes inside the cancer cells and in the bloodstream/lymph system</li>
</ul>
<b>Your First Step</b><br />
If you have cancer or any disease for that matter, the most important step that you can take is to <b>educate yourself </b>about
cancer and how it works. Why? Because once you truly understand how the
disease works, it will be become abundantly clear why a superior
nutrition program is better than relying solely on chemotherapy and
radiation.<br />
<br />
Acquiring
knowledge about cancer, nutritional strategies, and cancer treatment
protocols and working with cancer experts will make it easier to figure out which alternative treatments
to use for your specific cancer.<br />
<br />
In addition, try to find a local cancer <b>support group</b>
in your community. Also, look online for cancer support groups. Talking
to other people who are fighting cancer can be very therapeutic.<br />
<br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><b>Cancer Treatment Protocols</b></span><br />
There
are many cancer treatment protocols on the Internet. The Cancer Tutor website explains many of these protocols in detail.<br />
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<a href="http://www.cancertutor.com/?s=Cancer+Treatment+Protocols" target="_blank"><b>http://www.cancertutor.com/?s=Cancer+Treatment+Protocols</b></a></div>
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<br /></div>
<div style="background-color: transparent;">
For more information about cancer treatment protocols, refer to our blog post titled Cancer Treatment Protocols.</div>
<br />
<div style="background-color: transparent;">
<span style="font-size: large;"><b>Cancer Diets </b></span><br />
There
are many cancer diets, but most of them contains similar attributes,
e.g. lots of vegetables, low glycemic, plant-based, no flour/sugar, no trans fats, no vegetable oils, no processed foods, no dairy, no conventional animal meat, no fast foods (obviously :-)), etc.<br />
<br />
The Cancer Tutor website explains the key attributes of an effective cancer diet.</div>
<div style="background-color: transparent;">
<a href="http://www.cancertutor.com/alt_diet/" target="_blank"><b>http://www.cancertutor.com/alt_diet/</b></a></div>
<div style="text-align: left;">
<br />
<div style="background-color: transparent;">
<i>Note: </i>They strongly recommend Robert O. Young's book, Sick and Tired? – Reclaim Your Inner Terrain. If you're not sure about this book, go to <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1580540562/" target="_blank">Amazon.com</a> and read some of the book reviews and testimonials to decide if you should get the book.</div>
<div style="background-color: transparent;">
<a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1580540562/" target="_blank">http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1580540562/</a></div>
<div style="background-color: transparent;">
<br /></div>
<div style="background-color: transparent;">
For more information about cancer diets, refer to our blog post titled Cancer and Nutrition.</div>
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<br /></div>
<div style="background-color: transparent;">
<b><span style="font-size: large;">Disclaimers & Warnings</span></b></div>
</div>
<b><span style="color: red;"><i>Please Note: </i></span></b>We are only providing this information as references
or a starting point in your own research. We are not cancer experts
and, consequently, do not recommend any specific cancer treatment. We
strongly recommend that you educate yourself and learn everything you
can about cancer, medicines, conventional treatments, natural
treatments, etc.<br />
<br />
Please consult your current health
professional before starting any new program. This information is
neither a cure for cancer nor a general recommendation that everyone
take if they have been diagnosed with cancer.<br />
<br />
<div>
<span style="color: red;"><b>Disclaimer</b></span></div>
<div>
This information in this blog is not intended to
prescribe any form of treatment for any illness or medical condition.
This information should not be considered a substitute for expert
medical opinion. Always consult with your doctor to determine your
specific course of action for your health. The author shall have no
liability or responsibility to any person or entity with respect to any
loss, damage or injury, caused or alleged to be caused directly or
indirectly by this information.</div>
DeWayne McCulley (The Diabetes Engineer)http://www.blogger.com/profile/08618623939330889538noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1952358826110019892.post-11379148870364894482014-09-08T00:08:00.000-07:002015-08-08T00:26:16.406-07:00Web Links for Treating Cancer Naturally<br />
Here are some websites that provide information about treating cancer
naturally. Make sure that you do your own research and draw your own conclusions. Just because a
website provides a natural solution doesn't mean that it's safe!<br />
<br />
Before you select a protocol, <b>educate</b> yourself (and, if possible, your partner) about cancer and nutrition; and, make sure that you talk with experts and vendors who are familiar with the protocol.<br />
<br />
Alternative Treatment Clinics <br />
If you have the financial resources, you may want to consider one of the alternative cancer clinics in places like Mexico, Germany or Japan. <br />
<a href="http://www.cancertutor.com/clinics/" target="_blank">http://www.cancertutor.com/clinics/</a><br />
<a href="http://germancancerclinics.com/" target="_blank">http://germancancerclinics.com/ </a><br />
<a href="http://reviews.treatmentabroad.com/cancer_clinic" target="_blank">http://reviews.treatmentabroad.com/cancer_clinic</a><br />
<br />
<i>Note:</i> There is one clinic in the U.S. with a good track record, the Burzynski Clinic:<br />
<a href="http://www.burzynskiclinic.com/" target="_blank">http://www.burzynskiclinic.com/ </a><br />
<br />
Cancer Treatment Protocols<br />
<a href="http://www.cancertutor.com/melanoma/" target="_blank">http://www.cancertutor.com/</a><br />
Why Use Natural Alternative Strategies<br />
<a href="http://www.healingcancernaturally.com/index-why-alternatives-general.html" target="_blank">http://www.healingcancernaturally.com/index-why-alternatives-general.html</a><br />
<br />
Foods That Kill Cancer: <br />
<a href="http://www.organiclifestylemagazine.com/foods-vitamins-and-herbs-that-kill-cancer/" target="_blank">http://www.organiclifestylemagazine.com/foods-vitamins-and-herbs-that-kill-cancer/</a><br />
<br />
The Cancer Diet:<br />
<a href="http://www.new-cancer-treatments.org/Articles/CancerDiet.html" target="_blank">http://www.new-cancer-treatments.org/Articles/CancerDiet.html</a><br />
<br />
Curing Cancer Naturally <br />
<a href="http://www.organiclifestylemagazine.com/issue/13-cure-cancer-naturally/" target="_blank">http://www.organiclifestylemagazine.com/issue/13-cure-cancer-naturally/</a><br />
<br />
Surviving Cancer Naturopathy <br />
<a href="http://www.medindia.net/alternativemedicine/surviving-cancer-naturopathy.htm" target="_blank">http://www.medindia.net/alternativemedicine/surviving-cancer-naturopathy.htm </a><br />
<br />
Beware of the Cancer Treatment Centers of America<br />
<a href="https://www.sciencebasedmedicine.org/cancer-treatment-centers-of-america-and-naturopathic-oncology/" target="_blank">https://www.sciencebasedmedicine.org/cancer-treatment-centers-of-america-and-naturopathic-oncology/</a><br />
<br />
If You Have Cancer: Specific Foods to Eat/Avoid<br />
<a href="http://www.naturopath4you.com/IfYouHaveCancer.htm" target="_blank">http://www.naturopath4you.com/IfYouHaveCancer.htm</a><br />
<br />
Cancer Fighting Strategies Review <br />
<a href="http://www.cancerfightingstrategies.com/cancer-fighting-strategies-review.html" target="_blank">http://www.cancerfightingstrategies.com/cancer-fighting-strategies-review.html</a><br />
<a href="http://www.cancerfightingstrategies.com/resources.html" target="_blank">http://www.cancerfightingstrategies.com/resources.html </a><br />
<br />
Dr. Gonzalez Cancer Treatment Program<br />
<a href="http://www.dr-gonzalez.com/treatment.htm" target="_blank">http://www.dr-gonzalez.com/treatment.htm</a><br />
<br />
Cancer Treatment Protocols (e.g Cesium Chloride)<br />
<a href="http://www.internetwks.com/owen/CancerCure.htm#PROTOCOL" target="_blank">http://www.internetwks.com/owen/CancerCure.htm#PROTOCOL</a><br />
<br />
Protocols for Killing Cancer Microbes<br />
<a href="http://www.cancertutor.com/kill_microbes/" target="_blank">http://www.cancertutor.com/kill_microbes/</a><br />
<br />
Microbes and Cancer<br />
<a href="http://healyourselfathome.com/health_problems/cancer/why/microbial_theory.aspx" target="_blank">http://healyourselfathome.com/health_problems/cancer/why/microbial_theory.aspx</a><br />
<br />
People Beating Cancer<br />
<a href="http://peoplebeatingcancer.org/blogcancer-coaching-conventional-integrative-and-alternative-therapies-cia/" target="_blank">http://peoplebeatingcancer.org/blogcancer-coaching-conventional-integrative-and-alternative-therapies-cia/</a><br />
<br />
Squamous Cell Carcinoma, Melanoma, Sarcomas, Ovarian, Cervical and Uterine Cancer<br />
<a href="http://www.cancertutor.com/melanoma/" target="_blank">http://www.cancertutor.com/melanoma/</a><br />
<br />
Bone Cancer <br />
<a href="http://www.cancertutor.com/bone_cancer/" target="_blank">http://www.cancertutor.com/bone_cancer/ </a><br />
<br />
Bone Marrow Cancers<br />
<a href="http://www.cancertutor.com/bone_marrow_cancer/" target="_blank">http://www.cancertutor.com/bone_marrow_cancer/</a><br />
<br />
Treating Multiple Myeloma (General Information)<br />
<a href="http://www.cancercenter.com/multiple-myeloma-cancer/naturopathic-medicine/" target="_blank">http://www.cancercenter.com/multiple-myeloma-cancer/naturopathic-medicine/ </a><br />
<a href="http://www.naturalnews.com/041910_turmeric_chemotherapy_multiple_myeloma.html" target="_blank">http://www.naturalnews.com/041910_turmeric_chemotherapy_multiple_myeloma.html</a><br />
<a href="http://www.myelomabeacon.com/" target="_blank">http://www.myelomabeacon.com/ </a><br />
<a href="http://www.myelomabeacon.com/news/2010/02/17/curcumin-and-multiple-myeloma-preclinical-and-early-clinical-studies-are-promising-still-awaiting-more-clinical-evidence/" target="_blank">http://www.myelomabeacon.com/news/2010/02/17/curcumin-and-multiple-myeloma-preclinical-and-early-clinical-studies-are-promising-still-awaiting-more-clinical-evidence/</a><br />
<a href="http://www.cancer.org/cancer/multiplemyeloma/detailedguide/multiple-myeloma-treating-by-stage" target="_blank">http://www.cancer.org/cancer/multiplemyeloma/detailedguide/multiple-myeloma-treating-by-stage</a><br />
<a href="http://www.nhwellnesscenters.com/prevention-wellness/conditions/myelomas/" target="_blank">http://www.nhwellnesscenters.com/prevention-wellness/conditions/myelomas/</a><br />
<a href="http://emedicine.medscape.com/article/204369-treatment" target="_blank">http://emedicine.medscape.com/article/204369-treatment</a><br />
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Treating Multiple Myeloma (Personal Information)<br />
<a href="http://www.raysahelian.com/multiplemyeloma.html" target="_blank">http://www.raysahelian.com/multiplemyeloma.html </a><br />
<a href="http://curingmyeloma.blogspot.com/p/why-go-alternative.html" target="_blank">http://curingmyeloma.blogspot.com/p/why-go-alternative.html</a><br />
<a href="http://healingcancernatrually.blogspot.com/2010/06/multiple-myeloma-rarer-cancer_30.html" target="_blank">http://healingcancernatrually.blogspot.com/2010/06/multiple-myeloma-rarer-cancer_30.html </a><br />
<a href="http://thegeordiehealer.blogspot.com/2008/08/multiple-myeloma.html" target="_blank">http://thegeordiehealer.blogspot.com/2008/08/multiple-myeloma.html </a><br />
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<b>Cancer Testimonials</b><br />
<a href="https://www.google.com/search?q=Cancer+testimonials&ie=utf-8&oe=utf-8" target="_blank">https://www.google.com/search?q=Cancer+testimonials&ie=utf-8&oe=utf-8</a><br />
<a href="https://www.google.com/search?q=Cancer+testimonials&ie=utf-8&oe=utf-8#q=cancer+testimonials+juicing" target="_blank">https://www.google.com/search?q=Cancer+testimonials&ie=utf-8&oe=utf-8#q=cancer+testimonials+juicing</a><br />
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<b>General Cancer Treatment Strategies</b><br />
The following diagram depicts some of the key alternative cancer treatment strategies.<br />
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<b><span style="color: red;"><i>Please Note: </i></span></b>We are only providing this information as references
or a starting point in your own research. We are not cancer experts
and, consequently, do not recommend any specific cancer treatment. We
strongly recommend that you educate yourself and learn everything you
can about cancer, medicines, conventional treatments, natural
treatments, etc.<br />
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Please consult your current health
professional before starting any new program. This information is
neither a cure for cancer nor a general recommendation that everyone
take if they have been diagnosed with cancer.<br />
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<span style="color: red;"><b>Disclaimer</b></span></div>
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This information in this blog is not intended to
prescribe any form of treatment for any illness or medical condition.
This information should not be considered a substitute for expert
medical opinion. Always consult with your doctor to determine your
specific course of action for your health. The author shall have no
liability or responsibility to any person or entity with respect to any
loss, damage or injury, caused or alleged to be caused directly or
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<br />DeWayne McCulley (The Diabetes Engineer)http://www.blogger.com/profile/08618623939330889538noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1952358826110019892.post-37920447352495901982014-09-06T02:13:00.000-07:002015-08-24T12:13:58.133-07:00Are Alternative Cancer Treatments Quackery?To keep things on balance, here are some different perspectives about
the dangers of alternative cancer treatments, the medical industry and
Big Pharma. These websites believe that most of the alternative
treatments are bogus and maybe even dangerous.<br />
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Is There Really a Conspiracy to Suppress Cancer Cures?<br />
<a href="http://www.cancertreatmentwatch.org/q/conspiracy.shtml" target="_blank">http://www.cancertreatmentwatch.org/q/conspiracy.shtml</a><br />
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Questionable Cancer Therapies <br />
<a href="http://www.quackwatch.org/01QuackeryRelatedTopics/cancer.html" target="_blank">http://www.quackwatch.org/01QuackeryRelatedTopics/cancer.html </a><br />
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A Special Message to Cancer Patients Seeking "Alternative" Treatments <br />
<a href="http://www.quackwatch.org/00AboutQuackwatch/altseek.html" target="_blank">http://www.quackwatch.org/00AboutQuackwatch/altseek.html</a> <br />
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Cancer Treatment Watch<br />
<a href="http://www.cancertreatmentwatch.org/" target="_blank">http://www.cancertreatmentwatch.org/</a><br />
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Cancer Quackery: The Persistent Popularity of Useless, Irrational 'Alternative' Treatments <br />
<a href="http://www.cancernetwork.com/integrative-oncology/cancer-quackery-persistent-popularity-useless-irrational-alternative-treatments" target="_blank">http://www.cancernetwork.com/integrative-oncology/cancer-quackery-persistent-popularity-useless-irrational-alternative-treatments</a><br />
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Nicholas Gonzalez Treatment for Cancer<br />
<a href="http://www.quackwatch.com/01QuackeryRelatedTopics/Cancer/kg.html" target="_blank">http://www.quackwatch.com/01QuackeryRelatedTopics/Cancer/kg.html</a><br />
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Herbal remedies do not cure cancer. <br />
<a href="http://doubtfulnews.com/2013/05/herbal-remedies-do-not-cure-cancer-cancer-quack-to-be-sentenced/" target="_blank">http://doubtfulnews.com/2013/05/herbal-remedies-do-not-cure-cancer-cancer-quack-to-be-sentenced/</a><br />
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Cancer Quackery<br />
<a href="http://www.ncahf.org/articles/c-d/caquackery.html" target="_blank">http://www.ncahf.org/articles/c-d/caquackery.html</a><br />
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What's the harm in alternative medicine?<br />
<a href="http://whatstheharm.net/alternativemedicine.html" target="_blank">http://whatstheharm.net/alternativemedicine.html</a><br />
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Alternative cancer treatment claims in the media are damaging and misleading<br />
<a href="http://scienceblog.cancerresearchuk.org/2012/12/07/alternative-cancer-treatment-claims-in-the-media-are-damaging-and-misleading/" target="_blank">http://scienceblog.cancerresearchuk.org/2012/12/07/alternative-cancer-treatment-claims-in-the-media-are-damaging-and-misleading/</a><br />
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"Alternative" Health Practices<br />
<a href="http://skepdic.com/althelth.html" target="_blank">http://skepdic.com/althelth.html</a><br />
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Seven Cancer Lies You Should Not Believe <br />
<a href="http://www.emaxhealth.com/1506/seven-cancer-lies-you-should-not-believe" target="_blank">http://www.emaxhealth.com/1506/seven-cancer-lies-you-should-not-believe </a><br />
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10 Of The Most Bizarre Quack Doctor Cures In History<br />
<a href="http://listverse.com/2015/03/06/10-of-the-most-bizarre-quack-doctor-cures-in-history/" target="_blank">http://listverse.com/2015/03/06/10-of-the-most-bizarre-quack-doctor-cures-in-history/</a><br />
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Cancer Treatment Watch Web Links <br />
<a href="http://www.cancertreatmentwatch.org/" target="_blank">http://www.cancertreatmentwatch.org/</a><br />
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<a href="http://www.quackwatch.com/01QuackeryRelatedTopics/harmquack.html" target="_blank">http://www.quackwatch.com/01QuackeryRelatedTopics/harmquack.html</a><br />
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Cancer Quackery: The Persistent Popularity of Useless, Irrational 'Alternative' Treatments<br />
<a href="http://www.cancernetwork.com/integrative-oncology/cancer-quackery-persistent-popularity-useless-irrational-alternative-treatments" target="_blank">http://www.cancernetwork.com/integrative-oncology/cancer-quackery-persistent-popularity-useless-irrational-alternative-treatments</a><br />
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A Counterargument<br />
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<a href="http://www.cancertutor.com/brief_overview/" target="_blank">http://www.cancertutor.com/brief_overview/</a><br />
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<a href="http://www.cancertutor.com/brief_overview/" target="_blank">http://www.cancertutor.com/brief_overview/</a><br />
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<b><span style="color: #38761d;"><i>Author's Note: </i></span></b><br />
This
is the kind of controversy and conflicting information that I ran into
when I was diabetic and doing research on Type 2 diabetes and
cardiovascular diseases. My endocrinologist told me that I have to remain on insulin for the rest of my life. He said that eating better won't hurt, but he said that food was not as strong as the insulin and other drugs that I was taking; and, therefore, would not do much to stop the progression of my diabetes. It would just be a matter of time before I would have to face leg amputation, blindness, kidney failure and a possible heart attack or stroke.<br />
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Because of all the conflicting information, I
decided to <b>educate myself </b>about cell biology, pathology, epidemiology
and several other medical sciences so that I could learn how diabetes
actually develops in the human body. I felt that once I truly
understood diabetes at the cellular level, I could better design an
alternative strategy and nutritional program that was safe and
effective.<br />
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At that time, I didn't really expect that I could wean off the insulin 100%. I was hoping that I could, at least, reduce the number of daily insulin shots from 4 to 3 or maybe 2. Needless to say, I was overjoyed when I was able to wean off all the insulin within 3.5 months and the other drugs within another 3 months. But, my endocrinologist told me that I would be back on insulin within 3 months .. then, it was 6 months ... then, it was 9 months ... well, it's been over 10 years now and I'm still don't require any insulin or any other drug for that matter.<br />
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Because of my experience with diabetes, doctors, hospitals and drugs, I encourage you to educate yourself as much as possible about cancer, diabetes or whatever disease you have. Once I acquired the knowledge, I knew what specific questions to ask my doctors. I also realized from some of their answers, that they were limited in their knowledge about nutrition and alternative therapies.<br />
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In addition, the knowledge that I acquired (and continue to acquire) helped with healthcare professionals involved in alternative medicine. I learned that there are quite a few people involved in alternative care who know very little about medical science -- some of them tend to rely on pseudo science.<br />
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I know -- this can be very frustrating, trying to figure out who to listen to or to follow for advice. But, the more you learn, the easier all of this becomes.<br />
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FYI: Here are a couple videos of me -- one discussing my recovery and the other discussing my endocrinologist who thought that I was in denial:<br />
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DeWayne McCulley (The Diabetes Engineer)http://www.blogger.com/profile/08618623939330889538noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1952358826110019892.post-88813895378597350972014-08-15T14:30:00.000-07:002015-08-02T00:31:37.366-07:00Cancer and More LiesChemotherapy is derived from chemical warfare agents (specifically, the one called mustine). This is why most chemotherapeutic drugs are cytotoxic (kill cells). They work by disrupting cellular division and DNA metabolism. This is highly toxic, but is especially dangerous to fast-growing cells of the body, and not just cancer cells. Cancer researchers can secure great profits, status, acclaim, grants and awards, jobs, papers and publications without succeeding in treating or curing cancer.<br />
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A big problem with the cancer industry is that researchers run experiments on cancer based on animal models. Animals are biochemically different from people. So animal experiment results are virtually worthless for human cancers. What is true for animals may not hold for humans. This makes all of the billions of dollars spent on research virtually worthless because most cancer experiments are ran on animal models. The whole approach is to find a “magic bullet” cure for cancer with drugs that are patentable (i.e., profitable) for pharmaceutical companies. They do not study the type of cancers (i.e., the metastatic tumors) that actually cause the bulk of cancer deaths.<br />
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Another suppressed fact about conventional cancer treatments are their highly damaging side effects. Chemotherapy is extremely deadly. It is cytotoxic, meaning that it is designed to kill cells, especially fast growing cells like cancer tumors. But unfortunately, they also kill normal body cells as well. Normal cells in the body that are also damaged by chemotherapy (because they grow rapidly) are bone marrow cells, the cells in the digestive tract, and hair follicles. Other side effects of chemo are extreme nausea and vomiting, hair loss, and weight loss (cachexia).<br />
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Conventional cancer treatments commonly include surgery and radiation, and both of these are known to be dangerous and cause even more side effects. Conventional treatments are often called “slash and burn” because it consists of cutting out the affected organs, poisoning the body with chemo and then burning it with radiation. Another very serious side effect of chemotherapy is called chemobrain, and it is caused because chemo is very toxic to the brain. <br />
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Chemo causes brain damage that often leads to memory loss, vision problems, impaired orientation, deterioration of cognitive function, and brain shrinkage. Chemo is also responsible for causing massive DNA damage that increases a patient’s probability of contracting leukemia later on in life. In fact, one of the most common side effects of chemotherapy is <i>cancer</i>! Astonishingly , chemotherapy and radiation therapy increase the risks of a patient developing future cancers by 300%!<br />
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Some researchers found out the truth about conventional cancer therapy, and they reported on it. Dr. Hardin B Jones, professor at University of California, conducted a 25 year study that examined the life expectancy of people with cancer and concluded that untreated cancer patients didn’t die sooner than patients who received surgery, radiation and chemotherapy. He actually found that patients who refused conventional cancer treatments actually lived about FOUR TIMES LONGER than those who took them! These findings have never been refuted to date, and his findings have actually been verified by other researchers.<br />
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A Dr. Maurice Fox, an MIT biologist, found that cancer patients that refused conventional cancer therapy had lower mortality rates than those who accepted it. Dr. Ulrich Abel, a highly-respected German epidemiologist from the Tumor Clinic of the University of Heidelberg, conducted an extensive review of the research that had been done on chemotherapy drugs. <br />
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In his paper entitled Chemotherapy of Advanced Epithelial Cancer (which was published in the prestigious medical journal, The Lancet) found that there was NO scientific evidence to demonstrate that chemotherapy could extend the lives of cancer patients with the most common cancers. He actually said that chemotherapy is a “scientific wasteland” and that neither physician or patients were willing to give it up even though there is NO scientific evidence that it works. He says that 80% of chemotherapy that is given is totally worthless.<br />
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This information is very disturbing, especially to people who have chosen to believe the pronouncements of the ‘experts’ in the Medical Establishment. But this is the absolute truth about how the cancer industry functions. The bottom line is that each cancer patient is worth hundreds of thousands of dollars to the cancer industry. The goal of the cancer industry is to sell their expensive poisons to patients. The ‘treatments’ for cancer promote cancer and leads to even more cancer and diseases that turn patients into repeat customers. <br />
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Instead of curing diseased patients, their diseases are managed with a lifetime of expensive, highly profitable drugs, doctor’s visits and treatments, while anything that may actually cure the patient is called quackery. With a monopoly on virtually all cancer treatments, conventional cancer treatments allow the Medical Establishment to earn obscene profits. So don’t expect any cures to come from the cancer industry because it would kill the ‘golden goose’ that cancer has become.<br />
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<b>Cancer Cover-ups</b><br />
CANCER COVER-UP No. 1: Up to 91 Percent of Oncologists Would REFUSE Chemotherapy If They Had Cancer.<br />
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Why? Because they know it's extremely ineffective and extremely toxic. Yet shockingly, 75 percent of cancer patients are directed to receive chemotherapy.<br />
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The truth is, a rigorous review of chemotherapy reveals it fails for 98 percent of people. And when chemotherapy was tested against no treatment, no treatment proved better. What's more, only two to four percent of cancers respond well to chemotherapy.<br />
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CANCER COVER-UP No 2: Mammograms Do More Damage Than Good—and Actually HARM Ten Women for Every One It Helps!<br />
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The $4 billion-a-year mammogram industry urges women to rely on x-ray tests to protect their health. But what they don't tell you is mammograms are really an unnecessary and even harmful treatment.<br />
A new study by researchers from the Nordic Cochrane Center in Demark reviewed the benefits and negative effects of seven breast cancer screening programs on 500,000 women—and the results were shocking.<br />
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For every 2,000 women who received mammograms over a 10-year period, only one would have her life prolonged, but ten would be harmed. Mammograms can actually increase a woman's risk of developing breast cancer by as much as 3 percent per year by irradiating the breast cells and triggering breast cancer.<br />
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Researchers from the University of Texas Health Science Center in Houston discovered that women with breast cancer carry different proteins then women with no cancer—and this can be tested by a simple saliva test—so simple a dentist can do it.<br />
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CANCER COVER-UP No. 3: Big Pharma Resorts to Outrageous Lies to Convince You That Their So-Called Cancer "Cures" Work—but Don't Be Fooled!<br />
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There is a trick that cancer doctors and big drug companies use to promote their cancer treatments. They use "relative" numbers to prove the effectiveness of their cancer treatments.<br />
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For instance, if you or a loved one has breast cancer, doctors may recommend the drug Tamoxifen. You'll likely hear that it reduces the chances of breast cancer recurring by 49 percent. Sounds pretty impressive, right?<br />
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But the truth is, based on absolute numbers, Tamoxifen reduces the risk of breast cancer returning by 1.6 percent—30 times less than advertised.<br />
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"Relative" numbers are used because they can be manipulated in many ways. Relative to what? It could be to a previous test or some other obscure number.<br />
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Or you may have heard through the major media that by treating early stage breast cancer, there's a 91 percent cure rate over five years. Nonsnese! You can get the same cure rate by doing nothing, as breast cancer is a very slow growing cancer.<br />
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The point is: Don't be fooled by "relative" numbers. Get the real facts, like this one: A 14-year study by two oncologists in Australia reported in the film "A Shocking Look at Cancer Studies" that treatment for all of our major cancers is totally ineffective—way below a 10 percent success rate.<br />
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CANCER COVER-UP No. 4: Drug Companies Pay Oncologists Big "Kickbacks" to Promote High-Priced, but Ineffective Cancer Drugs.<br />
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Do you know how most oncologists make money? Not by treating patients, but by selling cancer drugs.<br />
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According to the Journal of the American Medical Association, as much as 75 percent of the average oncologists' earnings come from selling chemotherapy drugs in his or her office. And at a substantial mark-up!<br />
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Americans pay the highest amount for prescription drugs in the world. Big Pharma will say it's due to research and development. But the U.S. drug industry spent over $33.5 billion in promotion costs last year.<br />
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A former drug rep from Eli Lily testified before Congress saying, "Pharmaceutical companies hire former cheerleaders and ex-models to wine and dine doctors, exaggerate drug benefits and underplay side effects."<br />
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Worse, they pay oncologists kickbacks to push their drugs. For example, AstraZeneca, Inc. had to pay $280 million in civil penalties and $63 million in criminal penalties to the federal government because it paid kickbacks to doctors for promoting its prostate cancer drug.<br />
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CANCER COVER-UP No. 5: The FTC Launches a Covert Campaign to Censor Natural Cancer Remedies and Financially Ruin Doctors and Companies Offering Them.<br />
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Sad as it seems, the harassment of doctors using natural therapies to treat cancers has been going on for more than 50 years in America. Doctors treating malignant tumors with detoxification, immune stimulation, nutrient, herb and juice fasting secrets from Europe, Tibet, China and India have been persecuted and booted out of the U.S. if they wanted to continue treating cancer patients.<br />
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Take the case of William Kelly, DDS. Dr. Kelly discovered a natural enzyme therapy that, combined with strict nutrition and a detoxification regime, "digested" pancreatic cancer cells. This therapy achieved nearly a 90 percent, five-year survival rate for close to 33,000 patients—even though pancreatic cancer is by far the most rapid and deadly cancer.<br />
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What did the government do when they heard about Dr. Kelly's amazing discovery? They threw him in jail!<br />
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But now, the government is bringing out the Big Guns! The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) recently launched what they call "Operation False Cures" to stamp out natural cancer cures for good.<br />
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According to the FTC, "Anyone mentioning a cure for cancer is automatically a quack, regardless of science backing their position." By their own admission, they state that any mention of a cancer "cure" is by itself fraudulent. And anyone using the word "cure" on a website to promote a product is instantly presumed to be guilty of criminal acts. <br />
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Website References:<br />
<a href="http://www.smashcancer.com/2010/08/22/cancer-lies-and-the-medical-establishment/" target="_blank">http://www.smashcancer.com/2010/08/22/cancer-lies-and-the-medical-establishment/</a><br />
<a href="http://sirpabs.ilahas.com/cancer_facts.htm" target="_blank">http://sirpabs.ilahas.com/cancer_facts.htm</a><br />
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<b>A Different Perspective</b><br />
To keep things on balance, here are some different perspectives about the dangers of alternative cancer treatments, the medical industry and Big Pharma. These websites believe that most of the alternative treatments are bogus and maybe even dangerous.<br />
<br />
Is There Really a Conspiracy to Suppress Cancer Cures?<br />
<a href="http://www.cancertreatmentwatch.org/q/conspiracy.shtml" target="_blank">http://www.cancertreatmentwatch.org/q/conspiracy.shtml</a><br />
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Questionable Cancer Therapies <br />
<a href="http://www.quackwatch.org/01QuackeryRelatedTopics/cancer.html" target="_blank">http://www.quackwatch.org/01QuackeryRelatedTopics/cancer.html </a><br />
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Cancer Treatment Watch<br />
<a href="http://www.cancertreatmentwatch.org/" target="_blank">http://www.cancertreatmentwatch.org/</a><br />
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Cancer Quackery: The Persistent Popularity of Useless, Irrational 'Alternative' Treatments <br />
<a href="http://www.cancernetwork.com/integrative-oncology/cancer-quackery-persistent-popularity-useless-irrational-alternative-treatments" target="_blank">http://www.cancernetwork.com/integrative-oncology/cancer-quackery-persistent-popularity-useless-irrational-alternative-treatments</a><br />
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Nicholas Gonzalez Treatment for Cancer<br />
<a href="http://www.quackwatch.com/01QuackeryRelatedTopics/Cancer/kg.html" target="_blank">http://www.quackwatch.com/01QuackeryRelatedTopics/Cancer/kg.html</a><br />
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Herbal remedies do not cure cancer. <br />
<a href="http://doubtfulnews.com/2013/05/herbal-remedies-do-not-cure-cancer-cancer-quack-to-be-sentenced/" target="_blank">http://doubtfulnews.com/2013/05/herbal-remedies-do-not-cure-cancer-cancer-quack-to-be-sentenced/</a><br />
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Cancer Quackery<br />
<a href="http://www.ncahf.org/articles/c-d/caquackery.html" target="_blank">http://www.ncahf.org/articles/c-d/caquackery.html</a><br />
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What's the harm in alternative medicine?<br />
<a href="http://whatstheharm.net/alternativemedicine.html" target="_blank">http://whatstheharm.net/alternativemedicine.html</a><br />
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Alternative cancer treatment claims in the media are damaging and misleading<br />
<a href="http://scienceblog.cancerresearchuk.org/2012/12/07/alternative-cancer-treatment-claims-in-the-media-are-damaging-and-misleading/" target="_blank">http://scienceblog.cancerresearchuk.org/2012/12/07/alternative-cancer-treatment-claims-in-the-media-are-damaging-and-misleading/</a><br />
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"Alternative" Health Practices<br />
<a href="http://skepdic.com/althelth.html" target="_blank">http://skepdic.com/althelth.html</a><br />
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10 Of The Most Bizarre Quack Doctor Cures In History<br />
<a href="http://listverse.com/2015/03/06/10-of-the-most-bizarre-quack-doctor-cures-in-history/" target="_blank">http://listverse.com/2015/03/06/10-of-the-most-bizarre-quack-doctor-cures-in-history/</a><br />
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A Counterargument<br />
<a href="http://www.cancertutor.com/brief_overview/" target="_blank">http://www.cancertutor.com/brief_overview/</a><br />
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<i>Note: </i>This is the kind of controversy and conflicting information that I ran into when I was diabetic and doing research on Type 2 diabetes and cardiovascular diseases. Because of all the conflicting information, I decided to educate myself about cell biology, pathology, epidemiology and several other medical sciences so that I could learn how diabetes actually develops in the human body. I felt that once I truly understood diabetes at the cellular level, I could better design an alternative strategy and nutritional program that was safe and effective.DeWayne McCulley (The Diabetes Engineer)http://www.blogger.com/profile/08618623939330889538noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1952358826110019892.post-60911493665904173082014-08-15T00:05:00.000-07:002015-08-08T02:35:11.898-07:00Cancer and Doctors LiesThere are elements of conventional medicine that are saving and
enhancing lives every day. But, some aspects of conventional medicine is
actually killing patients! For example, there is a lot about
conventional cancer treatments that cancer patients may not be told by
their doctors.<br />
<br />
<i>Note:</i> As always, do your own research and draw your own conclusions.<br />
<br />
<b>Your Doctor Can't Cure Your Cancer Because He Can't Prevent or Cure His Own!</b> <br />
<a href="http://www.drday.com/doctors_cannont_cure_cancer.htm" target="_blank">http://www.drday.com/doctors_cannont_cure_cancer.htm</a><br />
<br />
Doctors develop cancer at the same rate as the general population.
And doctors DIE of cancer at the same rate as the general population.<br />
<br />
Obviously that means that <strong>doctors don’t know how to prevent or cure cancer</strong>
because if they did, they would certainly prevent cancer from
developing in themselves. And if they did develop cancer – they would
know how to cure it.<br />
<br />
<strong>But they don’t! </strong><br />
<br />
So why would you go to a doctor for the treatment of your cancer when
your doctor doesn’t even know how to prevent or cure cancer in himself
(or herself)?<br />
<br />
Surveys show that 75% of doctors would NOT have chemotherapy if they
developed cancer, yet they invariably prescribe it for their patients.<br />
<br />
<strong>Why do 75% of doctors in surveys respond that they would NOT have chemotherapy?</strong><br />
The answer includes the following:<br />
<ol>
<li>Doctors see the horrible suffering their patients, relatives, and friends go through while on chemotherapy.<br />
<br />
</li>
<li> Doctors ALL know that chemotherapy <strong>causes</strong>
cancer, so it makes no sense to “treat” a cancer patient with a supposed
“therapy” that causes cancer - a disease the patient already has!<br />
<br />
</li>
<li>Doctors watch their patients who are taking chemotherapy grow
weaker and weaker, becoming thinner, more fragile, and sicker, losing
the majority of their muscle mass while at the same time, suffering from
severe nausea, vomiting, hair loss and numerous other life-threatening
side effects of the poisonous drugs they are being given by their
physician, the one who is supposed to <strong>help</strong> them. Yet,
the physician’s “treatment” results in an abominable “quality of life”
and actually encourages the spread of the patient’s cancer because the
“treatment” suppresses the patient’s immune system, the one system that
the patient needs in order to get well.<br />
<br />
</li>
<li>Doctors watch their patients, relatives, and friends, DIE as a
result of the poisonous chemotherapy. Some cancer patients actually die
<strong>from</strong> the poisonous chemotherapy drugs and <strong>not</strong> from their cancer!<br />
<br />
</li>
<li>Doctors also know that radiation causes cancer. That’s why
doctors tell patients, “Don’t get too many x-rays. X-rays cause cancer
because they are radiation.” How can a cancer patient be cured of
cancer by being “treated” with a “therapy” that <strong>causes</strong> cancer?<br />
<br />
</li>
<li>Doctors know that both chemotherapy and radiation destroy the
patient’s immune system, the one system in our body we need to get us
well and keep us well. In fact, when these same chemotherapy drugs are
given to patients who don’t have cancer but have just received an organ
transplant, these drugs are referred to, by physicians, as
“immunosuppressive drugs” because they “suppress” the “immune system” –
the system in our body that is critical for recovery from disease.<br />
</li>
</ol>
Doctors apparently don’t want cancer patients to know they are taking “immunosuppressive drugs” - drugs that<strong> suppress</strong>
their immune system and encourage the cancer to grow and spread, nor do
doctors want organ transplant patients to know that they are taking
chemotherapy drugs – for the rest of their life (so their body won’t
reject the organ), drugs that<strong> cause</strong> cancer.<br />
<br />
In fact, when a patient has an organ transplant, his risk of
developing cancer doubles. Furthermore, his risk of developing a
specific type of cancer – non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma – increases by seven
times, according to the November 2, 2011, issue of the Journal of the
American Medical Association.<br />
<br />
That’s why doctors tell <strong>cancer patients</strong> they are taking <strong>chemotherapy</strong> drugs – but they tell <strong>transplant patients</strong> they are taking <strong>immuno-suppressive drugs</strong> – even though the drugs given to both cancer patients and organ transplant patients are essentially the SAME drugs.<br />
<br />
These drugs suppress the patient’s immune system so the transplant
patient won’t reject his transplanted organ, but that same immune
suppression markedly decreases the body’s ability to fight disease, and
therefore, the <strong>transplant patient</strong> may develop cancer specifically as a result of taking the medication. And the <strong>cancer patient</strong> finds that his cancer will eventually grow and spread because of the<strong> suppression of his immune system <u>caused</u> by the chemotherapy! </strong><br />
<strong> </strong><br />
<br />
<strong>So why, if chemotherapy is so harmful, do doctors prescribe
it for their patients – even when 75% of the doctors state they would
not take chemotherapy themselves if they developed cancer?</strong><br />
<ol>
<li>In some states in the U.S., thanks to the Drug Companies and the
“lock” on doctors by their doctors’ “union” – the American Medical
Association - it is illegal for a doctor to treat any cancer patient
with any method other than poisonous chemotherapy, burning radiation, or
mutilating surgery. If they do, they will lose their license to
practice medicine.<br />
<br />
</li>
<li>Doctors don’t know what else to do, because we physicians are
never taught in our medical training how to get a patient truly well
from cancer – or any other disease for that matter. All we are taught
to do is, 1) give harmful, poisonous drugs to cover up the symptoms of
the disease and make the patient “feel” better – drugs that have
numerous side effects that cause additional diseases, but never address
the underlying cause of the initial disease which also continues to
progress, or 2) cut out the patient’s organs or cut off their body
parts. But no disease has ever been caused by a person having “too
many” organs or “too many” body parts. That’s why cutting them off – or
out – never cures the patient’s problem. The cancer will just come
back in the same place, or a different place in the body, or the person
will develop a different life-threatening disease.</li>
</ol>
All diseases – including ALL cancers – do NOT “fall from the sky” nor
do they “just happen.” We give them to ourselves slowly, one day at a
time, over a long period of time, by the way we live, think, act, eat,
and handle stress. We give ourselves cancer – and every other disease
that we develop. None of us do it on purpose. We do it ignorantly, but
we do it just the same.<br />
<br />
The Good News is that if we have done it to ourselves by the way we
have been living, thinking, acting, eating, and handling stress – then
we can REVERSE the disease by CHANGING the way we live, think, act, eat,
and handle stress.<br />
<br />
But we physicians are taught that cancer – and all other diseases –
“just happen.” And that’s what we are taught to tell patients. But if
that is true, then you are totally helpless! You are at the mercy of
the doctor – who has been taught to prescribe harmful Drugs or
mutilating surgery – neither of which will make you well, and both of
which are terribly painful The doctor will tell you there is no other
option – and he or she actually believes that, because that is what we
all have been taught in our medical training.<br />
<br />
<strong>Why are doctors not taught how to get people well from their diseases?</strong><br />
Because the Drug companies have enormous control over medical schools
and the training doctors receive because drug companies provide a
significant amount of the research funding for medical school research –
in large part to develop more drugs! It’s the old “golden rule” - “He
who has the gold – rules!<br />
<br />
Also, drug companies have enormous control over the medical journals
and the articles they publish (which establish standards of medical
practice) because the medical journals contain more pages of high-priced
four-color advertising by the drug companies than actual pages that
contain the medical articles. If a medical journal starts publishing
articles that contain information on how to get a patient well <strong>without </strong>prescribing
drugs to the patient, the drug companies will “pull” their expensive
advertisements, and that particular medical journal will go bankrupt and
cease to exist. So, it’s not hard to figure out why medical journals
refuse to publish articles on natural healing.<br />
<br />
<strong>But why do doctors who develop cancer themselves almost
always agree to have chemotherapy, even though they say beforehand that
they won’t?</strong><br />
<br />
Doctors don’t know what else to do, because they have never been
taught in their training how to get anyone truly well from any disease,
including cancer. As stated above, all we physicians are taught in our
medical training is, 1) to give the patient harmful drugs – drugs that
cover up the symptoms but never cure the disease, and all these drugs
have harmful side effects that often cause additional diseases. or, 2)
cut out the patients organs or cut off his body parts, neither of which
cures any disease because no disease has ever been caused by having “too
many” body parts or “too many” organs.<br />
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<b> Why Everything You Know About Cancer May Be Wrong!!</b> <br />
Read this web page to gain some insight into what cancer really is and what your doctors aren't telling you.<br />
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<br />
Some of the following information from the <a href="http://www.bibliotecapleyades.net/ciencia/ciencia_cancertreatment.htm" target="_blank">“Death by Doctoring” website</a>
may make you angry. But hopefully this information will eventually
bring hope as we learn the truth about doctors, toxic medical
treatments, financial kickbacks, pharmaceutical companies, etc.<br />
<br />
Here are some excerpts from the website:<br />
<br />
<b>General Information</b><br />
Every
year in the United Kingdom, 200,000 people are diagnosed with cancer
and 152,500 people die.1 In the United States, the annual death rate for
this disease is approximately 547,000.2 These deaths are recorded as
cancer deaths, but how many of these deaths are really attributable to
the disease itself? How many deaths should in fact be recorded as “death
by doctoring”?<br />
<br />
When we consider that conventional
treatment consists almost entirely of radiation, chemotherapy and the
long-term application of toxic pharmaceuticals-treatments which are all
well known for their life-threatening side-effects — then the question
becomes all the more legitimate.<br />
<br />
On chemotherapy, for instance, note the following:<br />
“Most cancer patients in this country die of chemotherapy. Chemotherapy
does not eliminate breast, colon, or lung cancers. This fact has been
documented for over a decade, yet doctors still use chemotherapy for
these tumors.”<br />
(Allen Levin, MD, UCSF, The Healing of Cancer, Marcus Books, 1990)<br />
<br />
<b>Side Effects of Chemotherapy</b><br />
Consider the following statement from cancer specialist Professor Charles Mathe, who declared:<br />
“If I contracted cancer, I would never go to a standard cancer
treatment centre. Cancer victims who live far from such centers have a
chance.” 5<br />
<br />
Walter Last, writing in The Ecologist, reported recently:<br />
“After analyzing cancer survival statistics for several decades, Dr
Hardin Jones, a professor at the University of California, concluded:
‘...patients are as well, or better off, untreated. Jones’s disturbing
assessment has never been refuted.’”<br />
<br />
Or what about this?<br />
“Many medical oncologists recommend chemotherapy for virtually any
tumor, with a hopefulness undiscouraged by almost invariable failure.”<br />
(Albert Braverman, MD, “Medical Oncology in the 90s”, Lancet 1991, vol. 337, p. 901)<br />
<br />
Or this?<br />
“Most cancer patients in this country die of chemotherapy. Chemotherapy
does not eliminate breast, colon, or lung cancers. This fact has been
documented for over a decade, yet doctors still use chemotherapy for
these tumors.”<br />
(Allen Levin, MD, UCSF, The Healing of Cancer)<br />
<br />
Or even this?<br />
“Despite widespread use of chemotherapies, breast cancer mortality has not changed in the last 70 years.”<br />
(Thomas Dao, MD, New England Journal of Medicine, March 1975, vol. 292, p. 707)<br />
<br />
Chemotherapy is an invasive and toxic treatment able supposedly to eliminate cancer cells.<br />
<br />
Unfortunately,
though, its ferocious chemistry is not able to differentiate between
the cancerous cell or the healthy cell and surrounding healthy tissue.<br />
<br />
Put
simply, chemotherapy is an intravenously administered poison that kills
all living matter. Repeated chemotherapy and repeated radiation
treatments kill the whole body by degrees. The immune system is hit
particularly hard by chemotherapy and often does not recuperate enough
to protect adequately against common illnesses, which can then lead to
death.<br />
<br />
Some 67 per cent of people who die during cancer
treatment do so through opportunistic infections arising as a direct
result of the immune system failing because of the aggressive and toxic
nature of the drugs.7<br />
<br />
What is this, if not death by doctoring?<br />
<br />
And
the side effects from both chemotherapy and radiation itself are
extensive. They can include dizziness, skin discoloration, sensory loss,
audio/visual impairment, nausea, diarrhea, loss of hair, loss of
appetite leading to malnutrition, loss of sex drive, loss of white blood
cells, permanent organ damage, organ failure, internal bleeding, tissue
loss and cardiovascular leakage (artery deterioration), to name but a
few.<br />
<br />
Two years ago, Hazel was diagnosed with breast cancer. She described her chemotherapy as the worst experience of her life:<br />
“This highly toxic fluid was being injected into my veins. The nurse
administering it was wearing protective gloves because it would burn her
skin if just a tiny drip came into contact with it. I couldn’t help
asking myself, ‘If such precautions were needed to be taken on the
outside, what is it doing to me on the inside?’ From 7 pm that evening, I
vomited solidly for two and a half days. During my treatment, I lost my
hair by the handful, I lost my appetite, my skin color, my zest for
life. I was death on legs.”<br />
<br />
Dr Ralph Moss is the author of <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Cancer-Industry-New-Updated/dp/1881025098/ref=pd_bbs_sr_1?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1208882400&sr=8-1" target="_blank"><i>The Cancer Industry</i></a>,
a shocking exposé of the world of conventional cancer politics and
practice. Interviewed on the Laura Lee radio show in 1994, Moss stated:<br />
“In the end, there is no proof that chemotherapy actually extends life
in the vast majority of cases, and this is the great lie about
chemotherapy: that somehow there is a correlation between shrinking a
tumor and extending the life of a patient.” <br />
<br />
The following extract is taken from Tim O’Shea at <a href="http://www.thedoctorwithin.com/" target="_blank">The Doctor Within</a>:<br />
“A German epidemiologist from the Heidelberg/Mannheim Tumor Clinic, Dr
Ulrich Abel, has done a comprehensive review and analysis of every major
study and clinical trial of chemotherapy ever done. His conclusions
should be read by anyone who is about to embark on the Chemo Express. <br />
<br />
To make sure he had reviewed everything ever published on chemotherapy,
Abel sent letters to over 350 medical centers around the world, asking
them to send him anything they had published on the subject. Abel
researched thousands of articles: it is unlikely that anyone in the
world knows more about chemotherapy than he.<br />
<br />
“The
analysis took him several years, but the results are astounding: Abel
found that the overall worldwide success rate of chemotherapy was
‘appalling’ because there was simply no scientific evidence available
anywhere that chemotherapy can ‘extend in any appreciable way the lives
of patients suffering from the most common organic cancers’. <br />
<br />
Abel emphasizes that chemotherapy rarely can improve the quality of
life. He describes chemotherapy as ‘a scientific wasteland’ and states
that at least 80 per cent of chemotherapy administered throughout the
world is worthless and is akin to the ‘emperor’s new clothes’—neither
doctor nor patient is willing to give up on chemotherapy, even though
there is no scientific evidence that it works! (Lancet, 10 August 1991)
No mainstream media even mentioned this comprehensive study: it was
totally buried. <br />
<br />
The Doctor-Patient Power Imbalance<br />
Whilst
in the main dismissing the “alternativist” treatments, as he called
them, and writing in a generally confident manner about his trust in the
conventional medical paradigm, John Diamond would sometimes waver:<br />
<br />
“What if those denying alternativists were right? What if the truth was
that no life had ever been saved by radiotherapy and that there was
every chance that my cancer would be made worse by it being irradiated?
What if the truth as pronounced by a couple of books was that the main
effect of cancer surgery was to release stray cancer cells into the
body, allowing them to set up home elsewhere?… I turned to the medical
books for solace and got none.” <br />
<br />
Talk with cancer
patients and one soon discovers that many of them report that, although
they have an uncomfortable gut feeling that there must somehow be a
better way forward, they still find themselves returning to their
oncologist for more of the same uncomfortable treatment. Why is this,
when there are proven, non-conventional and non-harmful treatments
readily available?<br />
<br />
Surely, one significant factor is
our hereditary submissive attitude to the medical orthodoxy and its
archetypal symbolism: the white coat, the stethoscope, the years of
knowledge represented in those framed degrees. Every artifact speaks of
our being in the hands of experts. And then there is the added pressure
that can be exerted upon the patient at the point of diagnosis by the
cancer physician.<br />
<br />
In his essay entitled “The $200
Billion Scam”, Jeff Kamen reports on how a cancer diagnosis was
delivered to Kathy Keeton, the late wife of Penthouse magazine magnate
Bob Guccione:<br />
“’I’m sorry,’ she remembers her doctor saying.
‘It’s a very rare form of the disease. It’s the nature of this kind of
cancer that it takes off at a gallop and metastasizes quickly, so we
need to act quickly and get you started on chemotherapy at once. We have
some of the best people in the world in this field. I urge you to let
me get you into their expert care. There is no time to waste. This form
of cancer is often fatal, and quickly so. Untreated, you have six weeks
to live. We really must move aggressively with the chemo.’” <br />
<br />
Hazel recalls a similar experience:<br />
“Basically, I was in shock from the diagnosis. I was sitting there,
with the doctor saying that this treatment was the best available and
that it was actually a matter of life or death that I received it. My
husband was sitting next to me, telling me that I needed to go along
with it. I kind of went into a trance and, although something didn’t
feel quite right, I found myself nodding to chemotherapy.”<br />
<br />
Most
definitely, the power imbalance that exists in all doctor-patient
relationships (whence comes the term “shrink” in psychiatry) is a key
agent in determining the direction of treatment.<br />
<br />
<b>Confusing and Conflicting Information</b><br />
Aside
from this very powerful influence, a mass exodus away from conventional
cancer treatment towards proven, non-conventional treatments has also
been severely hampered by the negative effects of the vast sea of
confusing, conflicting and often bizarre information out there, posing
as “helpful” alternative cancer advice. A first-timer seeking
alternative advice on the Internet, for instance, can soon become
thoroughly disheartened. Some 4,000 links come up under “alternative
cancer treatment” alone!<br />
<br />
An anxious patient, with no
time to separate the wheat from the chaff, is then faced with having to
make a series of calculations, based solely on his negative experiences
on the Internet and a sort of blind, desperate faith that, somehow, the
well-qualified oncologist has got to be right.<br />
<br />
“And
didn’t he warn us that there were a lot of Internet kooks out there?”
The patient is then right back to square one and, by default, the
chemotherapy suggested earlier seems overall to be the “safest” bet.<br />
<br />
In the view of health reporter Phillip Day, author of <a href="http://credence.org/cancerbooktour/" target="_blank">Cancer: Why We’re Still Dying to Know The Truth</a>:<br />
“Many people just gulp, enter the cancer tunnel and hope they come out the other end.”<br />
<br />
But
despite the fact that an Internet search can very easily generate
confusion, there is actually a wealth of expertly documented, credible
information available on natural and genuinely efficacious treatments
for a variety of serious illnesses, including cancer—information that,
in some instances, has been in existence for many years.<br />
<br />
But
information on such treatments is not widely available in the public
domain—perhaps because genuine medicine has had to fight tremendously
hard to be heard clearly. And there are particular reasons why this has
been so. Often, it is not so much where to look for genuine natural
treatment and medical advice as how to look for it.<br />
<br />
Before
discussing specific cancer treatments in more depth, it is important
that we briefly examine the reasons for the current levels of confusion
surrounding genuine natural medicine as a whole: willful distortion,
unwitting stupidity, you name it. Conventional and alternative, it’s
taking place on both sides of the fence.<br />
<br />
We must learn to read between the lines.<br />
<br />
<b>Forked Tongues, Fraud &amp; Failure</b><br />
Proponents
of genuine natural treatments for serious illnesses have always had to
fight on several fronts in their long, hard battle for proper
recognition of these treatments. They have had to do battle with those
calculating opportunists—the forked-tongued drug merchants—who use every
trick in the book to undermine any genuine treatments not under their
own jurisdiction and employ all means possible to disseminate their
damaging disinformation as far and wide as possible in order to protect
their own lucrative markets.<br />
<br />
No department, private or public, is beyond the reach of the drug merchants’ all-consuming influence.<br />
<br />
Thriller
writer John Le Carré spent many years working in the British Foreign
Office and knows the politics of big business very well. His most recent
book, The Constant Gardener, focuses on the corrupt nature of the
pharmaceutical industry.<br />
<br />
In an interview on the subject, Le Carré stated recently:<br />
“Big Pharma is engaged in the deliberate seduction of the medical
profession, country by country, worldwide. It is spending a fortune on
influencing, hiring and purchasing academic judgment to a point where,
in a few years’ time, if Big Pharma continues unchecked on its present
happy path, unbought medical opinion will be hard to find.” 12<br />
<br />
In
opposition to the incessant drive by Big Business to dominate our
health choices, Dr Matthias Rath provides a concise summary of the
primary ethics of the merchant’s house:<br />
“Throughout the 20th
century, the pharmaceutical industry has been constructed by investors,
the goal being to replace effective but non-patentable natural remedies
with mostly ineffective but patentable and highly profitable
pharmaceutical drugs. The very nature of the pharmaceutical industry is
to make money from ongoing diseases. <br />
<br />
Like other
industries, the pharmaceutical industry tries to expand their
market—that is, to maintain ongoing diseases and to find new diseases
for their drugs. Prevention and cure of diseases damages the
pharmaceutical business and the eradication of common diseases threatens
its very existence.<br />
<br />
“Therefore, the pharmaceutical
industry fights the eradication of any disease at all costs. The
pharmaceutical industry itself is the main obstacle, why today’s most
widespread diseases are further expanding, including heart attacks,
strokes, cancer, high blood pressure, diabetes, osteoporosis and many
others. Pharmaceutical drugs are not intended to cure diseases.
According to health insurers, over 24,000 pharmaceutical drugs are
currently marketed and prescribed without any proven therapeutic value.
(AOK Magazine, 4/98)<br />
<br />
“According to medical doctors’
associations, the known dangerous side-effects of pharmaceutical drugs
have become the fourth leading cause of death after heart attacks,
cancer and strokes. (Journal of the American Medical Association, April
15, 1998)<br />
<br />
“Millions of people and patients around
the world are defrauded twice. A major portion of their income is used
up to finance the exploding profits of the pharmaceutical industry. In
return, they are offered a medicine that does not even cure.”<br />
<br />
Dr
Rath is currently spearheading the fight against the pharmaceutical
industries as they seek to legislate against our free use of vitamins
and minerals. If this legislation is passed, it will directly affect you
in many ways.<br />
<br />
Writing in the UK Guardian on February 7, 2002, senior health editor Sarah Bosely reported:<br />
“Scientists are accepting large sums of money from drug companies to
put their names to articles, endorsing new medicines, that they have not
written— a growing practice that some fear is putting scientific
integrity in jeopardy.” <br />
<br />
These supposed guardians of our health are being paid what to say. Said one physician in the article:<br />
“What day is it today? I’m just working out what drug I’m supporting today.”<br />
<br />
From
top to bottom, 21st century medicine is being bought and taught to
think of all medical treatment in terms of pharmaceutical intervention
only.<br />
<br />
While the politicking and big business
string-pulling is taking place behind the scenes, our minds are being
washed with the constant froth of emotive, unfounded, pro-establishment,
populist headlines such as:<br />
“Another breakthrough at UCLA!…” (Yes, but with mice!)<br />
<br />
“It’s in the genes!” (Another £5 million now will help us to isolate the gene in 2010… perhaps.)<br />
<br />
“Excitement at latest oncology findings!” (Buoyant opening paragraph,
descending into the usual mixture of hope extinguished by caution and
the obligatory appeal to the pocket.)<br />
<br />
“Cancer
vaccine close!” (Yes, and close since 1975, actually. But please,
continue to give generously, because next time it could be you!)<br />
<br />
And so it goes on. And all the while, the mortality statistics worsen. Yet still, the money—our money—just keeps on rolling in.<br />
<br />
On that note, the Campaign Against Fraudulent Medical Research has warned:<br />
“The next time you are asked to donate to a cancer organization, bear
in mind that your money will be used to sustain an industry which has
been deemed by many eminent scientists as a qualified failure and by
others as a complete fraud.” <br />
<br />
<span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: x-small;"><i>Note: </i>For those readers interested in finding out more on the issues
raised in this article, just click on the following titles available
from <i>Credence Publications</i> at the website
<a href="http://www.credence.org/" target="_blank">
<span style="color: #0000dd;">http://www.credence.org</span></a>:</span>
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</blockquote>
Additional References:<br />
<a href="http://www.naturalnews.com/021813_cancer_therapies.html" target="_blank">http://www.naturalnews.com/021813_cancer_therapies.html</a><br />
<a href="http://www.naturalnews.com/048617_cancer_natural_healing_holistic_doctors.html" target="_blank">http://www.naturalnews.com/048617_cancer_natural_healing_holistic_doctors.html</a><br />
<br />
<b>The Big Cancer Lie</b><br />
Some
of the videos may seem a little "over the top" but if you've been in
the hospital and almost died, then, you may relate to some of these
horrific stories. <br />
<a href="http://www.thebigcancerlie.com/" target="_blank">http://www.thebigcancerlie.com/</a><br />
<br />
FYI:
Be aware that the author of this website (Max Sidorov) is marketing his
ebook on this site. However, if you do your own research, you may not
need his book. Also, there are a lot better books about cancer
available on websites like Amazon.<br />
<br />
<b>91 Percent of Oncologists Would REFUSE Chemotherapy If They Had Cancer.</b><br />
Why? Because they know it's extremely ineffective and extremely toxic.<br />
<br />
Did
you know that the true 5-year cure rate of conventional cancer
treatments is less than 3% (actually, about 2.1%). This statistic is
from the Journal of Oncology in 2004. Their "cure rate" hasn't changed
much, if any, since 2004. They hide their true cure rate by using clever
terminology, such as by using the term "response," which means nothing
as far as survival is concerned.<br />
<br />
Research has shown
that 3 of every 4 doctors and scientists would refuse chemotherapy for
themselves due to its devastating effects body and immune system, and
because of its extremely low success rate. On top of that, only 2 to 4%
of all cancers even respond to chemotherapy or prove to be "life
extending," yet it is prescribed across the board for just about every
kind of cancer.<br />
<br />
<b>Cancer Doctor Peter Bach on Losing His Wife to Cancer -- New York Magazine </b><br />
This is a powerful and very touching story written by an oncologist who lost his wife to cancer. <br />
<a href="http://www.thebigcancerlie.com/" target="_blank">http://www.thebigcancerlie.com/</a><br />
<br />
<b>At Least 80 Percent of Chemotherapy Is Worthless</b><br />
A
German epidemiologist from the Heidelberg/Mannheim Tumor Clinic, Dr.
Ulrich Abel has done a comprehensive review and analysis of every major
study and clinical trial of chemotherapy ever done. His conclusions
should be read by anyone who is about to subject themselves to
chemotherapy. To make sure he had reviewed everything ever published on
chemotherapy, Abel sent letters to over 350 medical centers around the
world asking them to send him anything they had published on the
subject. Abel researched thousands of articles: it is unlikely that
anyone in the world knows more about chemotherapy than he.<br />
<br />
The
analysis took him several years, but the results are astounding: "Abel
found that the overall worldwide success rate of chemotherapy was
"appalling" because <b><u>there was simply no scientific evidence
available anywhere that chemotherapy can "extend in any appreciable way
the lives of patients suffering from the most common organic cancers.</u></b>"
Abel emphasizes that chemotherapy rarely can improve the quality of
life. He describes chemotherapy as "a scientific wasteland" and states
that at least <u><b>80 percent of chemotherapy administered throughout the world is worthless</b></u>,
and is akin to the "emperor's new clothes" - neither doctor nor patient
is willing to give up on chemotherapy even though there is no
scientific evidence that it works!" - The Lancet (the most respected
medical journal in the world).<br />
<br />
<b>Mammograms Do More Damage Than Good-and Actually HARM Ten Women for Every One It Helps!</b><br />
The
$4 billion-a-year mammogram industry urges women to rely on x-ray tests
to protect their health. But what they don't tell you is mammograms are
really an unnecessary and even harmful treatment.<br />
<br />
A
new study by researchers from the Nordic Cochrane Center in Demark
reviewed the benefits and negative effects of seven breast cancer
screening programs on 500,000 women-and the results were shocking.<br />
<br />
For
every 2,000 women who received mammograms over a 10-year period, only
one would have her life prolonged, but ten would be harmed. Mammograms
can actually increase a woman's risk of developing breast cancer by as
much as 3 percent per year by irradiating the breast cells and
triggering breast cancer.<br />
<br />
FYI: There's a new test for
breast cancer with no false negatives or positives... from urine. That's
right. Researchers discovered that people with cancer carry different
proteins then people with no cancer-and this can be tested by a simple
test. So simple you can do it right at home.<br />
<br />
<b>Big Pharma Resorts to Outrageous Lies to Convince You That Their So-Called Cancer "Cures" Work-but Don't Be Fooled !</b><br />
For
instance, if you or a loved one has breast cancer, doctors may
recommend the drug Tamoxifen. You'll likely hear that it reduces the
chances of breast cancer recurring by 49 percent. Sounds pretty
impressive, right?<br />
<br />
But the truth is, based on absolute
numbers, Tamoxifen reduces the risk of breast cancer returning by 1.6
percent-30 times less than advertised.<br />
<br />
"Relative"
numbers are used because they can be manipulated in many ways. Relative
to what? It could be to a previous test or some other obscure number.<br />
<br />
Cancer News Shocker: The Florida Supreme Court says, "The national media can legally lie to the American Public."<br />
<br />
<b>What is Chemotherapy?</b><br />
Chemotherapy
is a derivative of mustard gas, the toxin that was used by the United
States Army to kill enemy forces in World War I, and was eventually
outlawed by the Geneva Convention. In the 1930's Memorial
Sloan-Kettering began testing these mustard gas derivatives to treat
cancer. They had 0 percent success rates. In the 1940's more testing was
conducted at Yale; out of 160 patient treated nobody was cured.<br />
<br />
During
the first trials to find the perfect drug, some 400,000 "cytotoxins"
were tested by Sloan-Kettering and the NCI (National Cancer Institute).
Their only criterion for testing was; which toxic compound will kill
some of the cancer cells before it kills the patient. Thousands of the
compounds tested were simply refined poisons. After their trials about
50 toxins were chosen and are still the basis of today's chemotherapy
'treatments'.<br />
<br />
Despite absolutely no positive results,
not one person cured, not a shred of proof these toxins had any benefit
whatsoever to a cancer patient, these drugs gained popularity over the
decades and are still in use today.<br />
<br />
Or you may have
heard through the major media that by treating early stage breast
cancer, there's a 91 percent cure rate over five years. NONSENSE! You
can get the same cure rate by doing nothing, as breast cancer is a very
slow growing cancer.<br />
<br />
Did you know that about 27% of
people that get diagnosed with cancer and dont do anything, get
spontaneously healed? That's the statistics from many doctors; a quarter
of people that do absolutely nothing, no chemo, no radiation, no
orthodox or even alternative methods cure themselves of cancer. So with
the current modern medical 2% cure rate, chemo and radiation is killing
off the 25% of people that would have otherwise survived by doing
absolutely nothing.<br />
<br />
If you sit down on your couch, grab
yourself a snack and start watching your favorite TV show, you will
have a 1250% HIGHER chance of surviving cancer than if you visit your
doctor and start chemotherapy.<br />
<br />
"My studies have proved
conclusively that untreated cancer victims live up to four times longer
than treated individuals. If one has cancer and opts to do nothing at
all, he will live longer and feel better than if he undergoes radiation,
chemotherapy or surgery, other than when used in immediate
life-threatening situations."---Prof Jones.<br />
<br />
If
chemotherapy, drugs, or radiation worked, cancer would be cured and
wiped out. Yet the rates of this disease keep rising every single year.
No cancer that was incurable 30 years ago is curable today. It doesn't
seem like anything the doctors are prescribing is working.<br />
<br />
Take a look at what a chemo spill does to your hand:<br />
<a href="http://www.cancertutor.com/ChemoSpill/" target="_blank">http://www.cancertutor.com/ChemoSpill/</a><br />
<br />
<b>Drug Companies Pay Oncologists Big "Kickbacks" to Promote High-Priced, but Ineffective Cancer Drugs</b><br />
Do you know how most oncologists make money? Not by treating patients, but by selling cancer drugs.<br />
<br />
According
to the Journal of the American Medical Association, as much as 75
percent of the average oncologists' earnings come from selling
chemotherapy drugs in his or her office. And at a substantial mark-up!<br />
<br />
Americans
pay the highest amount for prescription drugs in the world. Big Pharma
will say it's due to research and development. But the U.S. drug
industry spent over $33.5 billion in promotion costs last year.<br />
<br />
A
former drug rep from Eli Lily testified before Congress saying,
"Pharmaceutical companies hire former cheerleaders and ex-models to wine
and dine doctors, exaggerate drug benefits and underplay side effects."<br />
<br />
An
article in the Journal of the American Medical Association reported
that the average oncologist makes $253,000 per year. Incredible as it
sounds, the article says that 75 percent of those earnings — about
$190,000 — come from chemotherapy drug profits! If you subtract those
drug profits, the oncologist would make little more than $60,000 per
year. In other words, they get paid to kill people.<br />
<br />
Worse,
they pay oncologists kickbacks to push their drugs. For example,
AstraZeneca, Inc. had to pay $280 million in civil penalties and $63
million in criminal penalties to the federal government because it paid
kickbacks to doctors for promoting its prostate cancer drug.<br />
<br />
<b>The FTC Launches a Covert Campaign to Censor Natural Cancer Remedies and Financially Ruin Doctors and Companies Offering Them.</b><br />
Sad
as it seems, the harassment of doctors using natural therapies to treat
cancers has been going on for more than 50 years in America. Doctors
treating malignant tumors with detoxification, immune stimulation,
nutrient, herb and juice fasting secrets from Europe, Tibet, China and
India have been persecuted and booted out of the U.S. if they wanted to
continue treating cancer patients.<br />
<br />
Take the case of
William Kelly, DDS. Dr. Kelly discovered a natural enzyme therapy that,
combined with strict nutrition and a detoxification regime, "digested"
pancreatic cancer cells (see page 519). This therapy achieved nearly a
90 percent, five-year survival rate for close to 33,000 patients-even
though pancreatic cancer is by far the most rapid and deadly cancer.<br />
<br />
What did the government do when they heard about Dr. Kelly's amazing discovery? They threw him in jail!<br />
<br />
But
now, the government is bringing out the Big Guns! The Federal Trade
Commission (FTC) recently launched what they call "Operation False
Cures" to stamp out natural cancer cures for good.<br />
<br />
What
Arrogance! Here's what Dr. Hollohan, former chief of the Fraud Division
of the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) said about the public's
ability to make sound choices regarding medical care: "For the majority
of alternative therapies being offered today, there is virtually no
scientific evidence that one can expect to benefit from any of them. The
public in general doesn't have the knowledge to make an informed
choice."<br />
<br />
According to the FTC, "Anyone mentioning a
cure for cancer is automatically a quack, regardless of science backing
their position." By their own admission, they state that any mention of a
cancer "cure" is by itself fraudulent. And anyone using the word "cure"
on a website to promote a product is instantly presumed to be guilty of
criminal acts.<br />
<br />
<b>Doctor Testimonials</b><br />
"We
know that conventional therapy doesn't work—if it did you would not fear
cancer any more than you fear pneumonia. It is the utter lack of
certainty as to the outcome of conventional treatment that virtually
screams for more freedom of choice in the area of cancer therapy. Yet
most so-called alternative therapies regardless of potential or proven
benefit, are outlawed, which forces patients to submit to the failures
we know don't work, because there is no other choice."Dr. Julian
Whitaker<br />
<br />
“Most patients in this country die of
chemotherapy. Chemotherapy does not eliminate breast, colon or lung
cancer. This fact has been documented for over a decade, yet doctors
still use chemotherapy for these tumors". - Dr. Levin, UCSF<br />
<br />
"It
is not possible to detect any sudden changes in the death rates for any
of the major cancers that could be credited to chemotherapy. Whether
any of the common cancers can be cured by chemotherapy has yet to be
established." - John Cairns, Professor of microbiology at Harvard
University, published a critique in Scientific American <br />
<br />
"As
a chemist trained to interpret data, it is incomprehensible to me that
physicians can ignore the clear evidence that chemotherapy does much,
much more harm than good." - Alan Nixon, PhD, past President of the
American Chemical Society <br />
<br />
“Except for two forms of
cancer, chemotherapy does not cure. It tortures and may shorten life -
no one can tell from the available data.” - Dr. Candace Pert,
Georgetown University School of Medicine <br />
<br />
“I started
as a believer in chemotherapy...[but] Conventional cancer therapy is so
toxic and dehumanizing that I [now] fear it far more than I fear death
from cancer. We know that conventional therapy doesn’t work –if it
did, you would not fear cancer any more than you fear pneumonia. It is
the utter lack of certainty as to the outcome of conventional treatment
that virtually screams for more freedom of choice in the area of cancer
therapy. Yet most alternative therapies regardless of potential or
proven benefit are outlawed, which forces patients to submit to the
failures that we know don’t work, because there’s no other choice.” <br />
<br />
"There
is no proof that chemotherapy in the vast majority of cases actually
extends life, and this is the GREAT LIE about chemotherapy, that somehow
there is a correlation between shrinking a tumor and extending the life
of the patient." - Dr. Ralph W. Moss, Ph.D. <br />
<br />
“Chemotherapy
and radiation can increase the risk of developing a second cancer by up
to 100 times.” - Dr. Samuel S. Epstein, Congressional Record,
September, 9, 1987 <br />
<br />
“To understand the utter
hypocrisy of chemotherapy, consider the following:<br />
The McGill Cancer
Center in Canada, one of the largest and most prestigious cancer
treatment centers in the world, did a study of oncologists to determine
how they would respond to a diagnosis of cancer. On the confidential
questionnaire, 90% doctors said that all chemotherapy programs were
unacceptable to them and their family members. The overriding reason
for this decision was that the drugs are ineffective and have an
unacceptable degree of toxicity. These are the same doctors who will
tell you that their chemotherapy treatments will shrink your tumor and
prolong your life! Thirty years ago, I worked with a radiologist who
told me this: “If I get cancer, I’m going to Mexico.” So if you get
cancer, don’t call your doctor; call your travel agent. There are
alternative treatments available, but you will have to run the gamut of
outraged chemotherapists, radiologists, and surgeons to find one. They
will use cajolery, insults, fear, threats (”If you do this, I am off
the case”), and misrepresentation to dissuade you.” - Dr. William
Campbell Douglass II regarding hypocrisy of Oncologist Survey <br />
<br />
"My
clinical experience is that in America, when people die from cancer,
they are NOT actually dying from cancer, but instead, they are dying
from the medical TREATMENT itself. They are dying from the chemotherapy,
radiation and surgery. AGAIN: They are NOT dying from the cancer—they
are being killed by the medical doctors and their medical treatment!" -
Richard Shulze, N.D., M.H.<br />
<br />
"Clearly, conventional
cancer treatments have an important place in medicine and save lives.
But since the 1950s, evidence has steadily accumulated that surgery,
radiation, and chemotherapy are far less effective than the public is
being led to believe. Greenberg found that even the valid improvements
were very, very small, and that there had been no significant
advancements in treating any of the major forms of cancer." - Kenny
Ausubel - Author of 'When Healing Becomes a Crime<br />
<br />
"Success
of most chemotherapy is appalling…There is no scientific evidence for
its ability to extend in any appreciable way the lives of patients
suffering from the most common organic cancer…chemotherapy for
malignancies too advanced for surgery which accounts for 80% of all
cancers is a scientific wasteland." - Dr. Urlich Abel<br />
<br />
"A
study of over 10,000 patients clearly shows that chemo’s supposedly
strong track record with Hodgkin’s disease (lymphoma) is actually a lie.
Patients who underwent chemo were 14 times more likely to develop
leukemia and 6 times more likely to develop cancers of the bones,
joints, and soft tissues than those patients who did not undergo
chemotherapy (NCI Journal 87:10)."—John Diamond<br />
<br />
Children
who are successfully treated for Hodgkin's disease are 18 times more
likely later to develop secondary malignant tumors. Girls face a 35 per
cent chance of developing breast cancer by the time they are 40----which
is 75 times greater than the average. The risk of leukemia increased
markedly four years after the ending of successful treatment, and
reached a plateau after 14 years, but the risk of developing solid
tumors remained high and approached 30 per cent at 30 years (New Eng J
Med, March 21, 1996)<br />
<br />
<b>Why Have You Never Heard of These Doctors?</b><br />
If
this information would be made freely available tomorrow to mainstream
news, that would mean the end of the billion dollar drug industry, it
would be wiped out overnight; huge institutes, million dollar research
labs, universities, grants, journals, professors, experts, and cushy
multimillion dollar jobs would be erased within a day, and not to
mention the fact that someone would have to answer for the hundreds of
thousands of dead people who didn't have to die, and the fact that what
they were doing was not only wrong, but they kept lying to keep this
failing system alive even with overwhelming scientific evidence going
against them. This is something big pharma will fight to protect until
the very end.<br />
<br />
<b>Your Worth to the Doctors</b><br />
Consider
this. You are worth anywhere from $300,000 to $1,000,000 to Big Pharma
from your cancer treatments. And the racketeers who rake in this money
couldn’t care less whether you live or die.<br />
<br />
Let me
prove that by giving you an example. A chemo drug called Erlotinib costs
$3,500 a month. The FDA approved it as a treatment for cancer because
it supposedly improved survival by 12 days! I realize this is so insane
it’s hard to believe, but it’s true.<br />
<br />
Another chemo drug
that costs $10,000 a month improved survival by six weeks. Six weeks of
hell, I might add. Chemo makes you feel like hell and look like hell.<br />
There’s
big money at stake in keeping this drug racket going. The profits of
the 10 drug companies in the Fortune 500 exceed the profits of the other
490 companies put together!!! These profits are simply mind-boggling.
The drug profiteers are making money hand over fist by poisoning cancer
patient<br />
<br />
The truth is they have been systematically
destroying and suppressing any and all natural remedies since the early
1900's! I will reveal many of these remedies, so please keep reading.<br />
<br />
Despite
absolutely no positive results, not one person cured, not a shred of
proof their toxins had any benefit whatsoever to a cancer patient, these
drugs gained popularity over the decades and are still in use today.<br />
<br />
<b>How Does This Happen in America?</b><br />
Dr Matthias Rath provides a concise summary of the primary ethics of the pharmaceutical industry:<br />
<br />
Throughout
the 20th century, the pharmaceutical industry has been constructed by
investors, the goal being to replace effective but non-patentable
natural remedies with mostly ineffective but patentable and highly
profitable pharmaceutical drugs. The very nature of the pharmaceutical
industry is to make money from ongoing diseases. Like other industries,
the pharmaceutical industry tries to expand their market - that is to
maintain ongoing diseases and to find new diseases for their drugs.
Prevention and cure of diseases damages the pharmaceutical business and
the eradication of common diseases threatens its very existence.<br />
<br />
Therefore,
the pharmaceutical industry fights the eradication of any disease at
all costs. The pharmaceutical industry itself is the main obstacle, why
today's most widespread diseases are further expanding including heart
attacks, strokes, cancer, high blood pressure, diabetes, osteoporosis,
and many others. Pharmaceutical drugs are not intended to cure diseases.
According to health insurers, over 24,000 pharmaceutical drugs are
currently marketed and prescribed without any proven therapeutic value
(AOKMagazine 4/98). According to medical doctors associations, the known
dangerous side-effects of pharmaceutical drugs have become the fourth
leading cause of death after heart attacks, cancer and strokes (Journal
of the American Medical Association, JAMA April 15, 1998)<br />
<br />
Millions
of people and patients around the world are defrauded twice: A major
portion of their income is used up to finance the exploding profits of
the pharmaceutical industry. In return, they are offered a medicine that
does not even cure."<br />
<br />
"We are not dealing with a scientific problem. We are dealing with a political issue" - Samuel Epstein, M.D<br />
<br />
"Every
discoverer of a cancer remedy has encountered a Chinese wall of
resistance," which has been the same in every page of recorded cancer
history, and that the myth that the discoverer of a cancer cure would be
"honored, acclaimed, and practically deified as a saviorur of the human
race," should be changed to "dishonored, denounced and crucified." -M.
H. Clutter, D.R.L.<br />
<br />
<b>Monopoly On Your Health</b><br />
The
government has a law which states "Only drugs can cure, prevent, and
treat disease." Currently, under U. S. Federal law, no natural substance
can be advertised as a cure for any condition – period. Companies that
get too successful with cancer treatment are shut down by FDA lawsuits
that are supported directly by the pharmaceutical companies.<br />
<br />
This
means only the chemicals that come from the factories of pharmaceutical
companies can treat you, nothing else. Big Pharma has a monopoly on
your health and they are not about to jeopardize their trillion dollar
profits by teaching you inexpensive and powerful natural remedies. And
if a doctor decides to treat their patients with a natural remedy, even
if it's over 90% successful, that means he is breaking the law and his
license will be suspended and he may even be sentenced to jail (which
has happened numerous times to honest medical doctors).<br />
<br />
Once
in practice they have health agencies, insurance companies, and the
government all looking over their shoulders, checking every examination
and diagnosis, with attorneys ready to pounce on any mistake or slip.<br />
<br />
With
insurance companies and Medicare/Medicaid only paying a fraction of
what the doctor bills them, they are under intense economic pressure to
keep the face-to-face appointment as brief as possible. Studies showed
that on average patients spend about two minutes with the doctor during
each visit. Is it possible for them to question you, or figure out why
you are sick? How can they in 2 minutes? All they really have time to do
is write you a prescription slip.<br />
<br />
Nobody wants to be
sick, not you or your doctors. But sickness keeps Big Pharma alive. They
make their profits on the sickness of others. Be it a pill for a
headache or acne, an injection vaccine, Big Pharma not only needs you to
want their drugs, they need you to NEED them. They can only increase
their profits through disease-mongering; creating new diseases, inciting
fear of them, and then telling you they have the only solution through
direct advertising. And it works like a charm.<br />
<br />
<b>One of the WORST Things You Can Do...</b><br />
…is
subject your body to toxic chemicals which have a 97% failure rate.
It's quite shocking for most people to discover that their medication
isn't really doing anything to cure their disease.<br />
<br />
These
chemicals destroy everything living, good cells, bad cells, organs,
immune system, nervous system, and pretty much the entire body.<br />
<br />
Chemo particularly destroys of the rapidly multiplying and dividing cells found in your:<br />
Bone marrow (That's why your immune system can't protect you from infections)<br />
Digestive system (That's why you have nausea after chemo)<br />
Hair follicles (That's why go bald after chemo)<br />
Reproductive system<br />
<br />
In
America, 40 percent of people with cancer die from malnutrition. When
the cells in your digestive system and intestines die, this prevents
almost any absorption of food.<br />
<br />
<b>Doctors Confessing To Intentionally Diagnosing Healthy People With Cancer</b><br />
<a href="http://preventdisease.com/news/15/010715_Doctors-Confessing-To-Intentionally-Diagnosing-Healthy-People-With-Cancer.shtml" target="_blank">http://preventdisease.com/news/15/010715_Doctors-Confessing-To-Intentionally-Diagnosing-Healthy-People-With-Cancer.shtml </a><br />
<br />
<b>Food for Thought: </b><br />
Chemotherapy
has a 97% failure rate or a 3% success rate. If Ford Motor Co. had a
97% failure rate with manufacturing cars, do you think that they would
still be in business?<br />
<br />
Insurance companies do not pay for alternative care because they are in bed with the pharmaceutical companies!<br />
<br />
Celebrities,
athletes and other famous people are always on TV trying to get us to
donate to cancer or some other similar organization. Someone needs to
tell them that the donations go towards creating more toxic drugs,
developing their marketing campaigns and funding their lavish retirement
portfolios and vacations!<br />
<br />
Most cancer patients do not die from cancer -- they die from the treatment!<br />
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DeWayne McCulley (The Diabetes Engineer)http://www.blogger.com/profile/08618623939330889538noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1952358826110019892.post-3032558257230831472014-08-02T03:10:00.000-07:002015-08-02T00:29:17.307-07:00The 3 Phases of Wound Healing<div style="text-align: justify;">
If you've ever cut your finger, you
noticed that it started to bleed and there was some redness and
swelling. Within a few minutes, the cut stopped bleeding; and, by the
next day, you noticed a scab. And, within a week or so, the scab fell
off and the cut was healed.</div>
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Well, what you actually observed were the 3 phases of your body's wound healing process.</div>
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When
your skin was wounded, complete with flowing blood and broken skin,
your body triggered a coordinated repair and healing process to quickly
close the wound and rebuild your skin. </div>
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First, red blood cells form a blood clot, which helps stop the bleeding
and creates a temporary barrier (a scab) that prevents pathogens from getting
into the open wound. A few hours later, your skin might turn red and
look swollen. This is called the <span style="color: red;">inflammation phase</span>, when the body sends white
blood cells to capture and fight off any pathogens and prevent infection.</div>
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The
white blood cells engulf debris and microorganisms, providing the first
line of defense against infection. Other white blood cells scavenge
tissue debris while macrophages stimulate cell migration, proliferation,
and formation of the tissue matrix. </div>
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Next,
fibroblast cells enter the wound, dropping off collagen and generating
granulation tissue, which supports the new blood vessels (angiogenesis).
This forms new connective skin tissue to replace what was there before.
You may notice a red-pinkish color of the skin -- this is known as
granulation. This is called the <span style="color: red;">proliferation phase</span>.</div>
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Finally, new collagen forms and includes a reorganization of new collagen fibers,
forming a more organized lattice structure that progressively continues
to increase tensile strength. As a result, the
dermis and epidermis connect and contract to close the wound, forming a scar.This is the <span style="color: red;">remodeling phase</span>.</div>
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<i>Note:</i>
The inflammatory phase can persist due to infection, nutritional
deficiencies, and/or use/misuse of medications (i.e. antibiotics,
steroid, alcohol) which may harm the new skin cells. </div>
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FYI: The next blog post will discuss wound dressings and how to properly
care for a wound and prevent complications such as infection, fever and
amputation. </div>
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DeWayne McCulley (The Diabetes Engineer)http://www.blogger.com/profile/08618623939330889538noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1952358826110019892.post-43800068402221006192014-07-26T10:15:00.000-07:002015-08-02T00:28:30.592-07:00Immune System<span style="font-family: Garamond; mso-bidi-font-size: 14.0pt;">The immune system is one of the 11 major systems in the
human body. It protects us from invading microbes and pathogens such as
bacteria, fungi, viruses, parasites, etc. In addition, the immune system plays
a major role in helping our body to repair and heal itself from injury, a pathogen
invasion or disease.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Garamond; mso-bidi-font-size: 14.0pt;">Whether you're diabetic or not, it is important that you
keep your immune system strong to protect you against most diseases and
illness, including the flu and the common cold. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Garamond; mso-bidi-font-size: 14.0pt;">Your immune system protects your body against disease by
identifying and killing pathogens and tumor cells. It detects a wide variety of
agents, from viruses to parasitic worms, and needs to distinguish them from
your own healthy cells and tissues in order to function properly. Detection is
complicated as pathogens can evolve rapidly, and adapt to avoid the immune
system and allow the pathogens to successfully infect our bodies.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Garamond; mso-bidi-font-size: 14.0pt;">When you catch a cold or the flu; or, when you develop a
disease such as diabetes or cancer, the primary reason is due to <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">inflammation </b>and a <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">weakened immune system</b> that is unable to defend your body against
the invading pathogens, viruses, fungi, and parasites; and the other health issues
such as insulin resistance, high blood pressure, nutrient deficiencies, poor
diet, and toxins.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Garamond; mso-bidi-font-size: 14.0pt;">Consequently, two of the most critical steps in being
able to successfully prevent or<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>defeat
any illness or disease are to <span style="color: red;">reduce the inflammation</span>
and <span style="color: red;">strengthen the immune system</span>. But, first,
let's take a look at how the immune system works. </span></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: Garamond; mso-bidi-font-size: 14.0pt;">Immune System: 3 Lines of Defense</span></b></div>
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<span style="font-family: Garamond; mso-bidi-font-size: 14.0pt;">The
immune system is a collection of special cells, tissues and molecules that
protects the body from numerous pathogenic microbes and toxins, utilizing 3
lines of defense:</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Garamond; mso-bidi-font-size: 14.0pt;">1.
Physical and Chemical Barriers (Innate Immunity) </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Garamond; mso-bidi-font-size: 14.0pt;">2.
Nonspecific Resistance (Innate Immunity)</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Garamond; mso-bidi-font-size: 14.0pt;">3.
Specific Resistance (Acquired or Adaptive Immunity)</span></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><u><span style="font-family: Garamond; mso-bidi-font-size: 14.0pt;">1</span></u></b><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><u><sup><span style="font-family: Garamond; font-size: 14.0pt;">st</span></sup></u></b><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><u><span style="font-family: Garamond; mso-bidi-font-size: 14.0pt;"> Line
of Defense:</span></u></b><u><span style="font-family: Garamond; mso-bidi-font-size: 14.0pt;"> Physical and Chemical Barriers</span></u></div>
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<span style="font-family: Garamond; mso-bidi-font-size: 14.0pt;">Physical
Barriers include: the skin; mucous membranes; hair within the nose; cilia which
lines the upper respiratory tract; urine which flushes microbes out of the
urethra; defecation and vomiting which expel microorganisms.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Garamond; mso-bidi-font-size: 14.0pt;">Chemical
Barriers include: lysozyme, an enzyme produced in tears, perspiration, and
saliva can break down cell walls and thus acts as an antibiotic (kills
bacteria); stomach gastric juice which destroys bacteria and most toxins; sebum
(unsaturated fatty acids) provides a protective film on the skin and inhibits
growth.</span></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><u><span style="font-family: Garamond; mso-bidi-font-size: 14.0pt;">2</span></u></b><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><u><sup><span style="font-family: Garamond; font-size: 14.0pt;">nd</span></sup></u></b><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><u><span style="font-family: Garamond; mso-bidi-font-size: 14.0pt;"> Line
of Defense:</span></u></b><u><span style="font-family: Garamond; mso-bidi-font-size: 14.0pt;"> Nonspecific Resistance (Innate Immunity)</span></u></div>
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<span style="font-family: Garamond; mso-bidi-font-size: 14.0pt;">The
second line of defense is nonspecific resistance that destroys invaders in a
generalized way without targeting specific individuals. White blood cells
(called phagocytes) ingest and destroy all microbes that pass into body
tissues. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Garamond; mso-bidi-font-size: 14.0pt;">In
addition, there is an inflammatory response in the localized tissue where the
pathogen invaded the body or where the tissue was damaged due to a cut or
wound. Inflammation brings more white blood cells to the site where the
microbes have invaded. The inflammatory response produces swelling, redness,
heat, pain and fever. Fever inhibits bacterial growth and increases the rate of
tissue repair during an infection.</span></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><u><span style="font-family: Garamond; mso-bidi-font-size: 14.0pt;">3</span></u></b><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><u><sup><span style="font-family: Garamond; font-size: 14.0pt;">rd</span></sup></u></b><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><u><span style="font-family: Garamond; mso-bidi-font-size: 14.0pt;"> Line
of Defense:</span></u></b><u><span style="font-family: Garamond; mso-bidi-font-size: 14.0pt;"> Specific Resistance (Acquired Immunity)</span></u></div>
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<span style="font-family: Garamond; mso-bidi-font-size: 14.0pt;">The third line of defense is specific resistance. This
system relies on antibodies, which are produced by specific immune cells
(called B cells) in response to the antigens on the surface of the invading
pathogens.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Garamond; mso-bidi-font-size: 14.0pt;">When an antigen is detected by a macrophage, this causes
the T cells to become activated. The activation of T cells by a specific
antigen is called cell-mediated immunity. The body contains millions of
different T cells, each able to respond to one specific antigen.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Garamond; mso-bidi-font-size: 14.0pt;">The T cells secrete interleukin 2, which causes the
proliferation of certain cytotoxic T cells and B cells. T cells stimulate B
cells to divide, forming plasma cells that are able to produce antibodies and
memory B cells.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Garamond; mso-bidi-font-size: 14.0pt;">If the same antigen enters the body later, the memory B
cells divide to make more plasma cells and memory cells that can protect
against future attacks by the same antigen.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Garamond; mso-bidi-font-size: 14.0pt;">When the T cells activate (stimulate) the B cells to
divide into plasma cells, this is called antibody-mediated immunity.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Garamond; mso-bidi-font-size: 14.0pt;">Antibodies (also called immunoglobulins) are Y-shaped
proteins that circulate through the blood stream and bind to specific antigens,
thereby attacking microbes. The antibodies are transported through the blood
and the lymph to the pathogen invasion site.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Garamond; mso-bidi-font-size: 14.0pt;">The body contains millions of different B cells, each
able to respond to one specific antigen. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Garamond; mso-bidi-font-size: 14.0pt;">Antibodies bind to an antigen, preventing its normal
function or making it easier for phagocytic cells to ingest them; or, they
activate a complement protein that kills the pathogen or signals other white
blood cells; or they binds to the surface of macrophages to further facilitate
phagocytosis.</span></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: Garamond; mso-bidi-font-size: 14.0pt;">Immune System Components</span></b></div>
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<span style="font-family: Garamond; mso-bidi-font-size: 14.0pt;">The major components of the immune system include the
following:</span></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: Garamond; mso-bidi-font-size: 14.0pt;">Thymus:</span></b><span style="font-family: Garamond; mso-bidi-font-size: 14.0pt;"> is located between your
breast bone and your heart and is responsible for producing thymosin, which
helps to activate T cells. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>As we get
older, this organ shrinks over 80% and produces less<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>thymosin and may be one of the reasons why
our immune system weakens and we become more susceptible to certain diseases.</span></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: Garamond; mso-bidi-font-size: 14.0pt;">Spleen:</span></b><span style="font-family: Garamond; mso-bidi-font-size: 14.0pt;"> filters the blood
looking for foreign cells (the spleen is also looking for old red blood cells
in need of replacement). A person missing their spleen gets sick much more
often than someone with a spleen.</span></div>
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<div style="text-align: justify;">
<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: Garamond; mso-bidi-font-size: 14.0pt;">Lymph system:</span></b><span style="font-family: Garamond; mso-bidi-font-size: 14.0pt;"> includes the tissues
and organs, including the bone marrow, spleen, thymus, and lymph nodes, that
produce and store cells that fight infection and disease. The channels that
carry lymph are also part of this system.</span></div>
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<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: justify;">
<span style="font-family: Garamond; mso-bidi-font-size: 14.0pt;">Lymph is a clear-like liquid that bathes the cells with
water and nutrients. Lymph is blood plasma -- the liquid that makes up blood
minus the red and white cells. Think about it -- each cell does not have its
own private blood vessel feeding it, yet it has to get food, water, and oxygen
to survive. Blood transfers these materials to the lymph through the capillary
walls, and lymph carries it to the cells.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Garamond; mso-bidi-font-size: 14.0pt;">The cells also produce proteins and waste products and
the lymph absorbs these products and carries them away. Any random bacteria
that enter the body also find their way into this inter-cell fluid. One job of
the lymph system is to drain and filter these fluids to detect and remove the
bacteria. Small lymph vessels collect the liquid and move it toward larger
vessels so that the fluid finally arrives at the lymph nodes for processing.</span></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: Garamond; mso-bidi-font-size: 14.0pt;">Bone marrow:</span></b><span style="font-family: Garamond; mso-bidi-font-size: 14.0pt;"> produces new blood
cells, both red and white including B cells. In the case of red blood cells the
cells are fully formed in the marrow and then enter the bloodstream. In the
case of some white blood cells, the cells mature elsewhere. The marrow produces
all blood cells from stem cells. They are called "stem cells" because
they can branch off and become many different types of cells - they are
precursors to different cell types. Stem cells change into actual, specific
types of white blood cells.</span></div>
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<div style="text-align: justify;">
<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: Garamond; mso-bidi-font-size: 14.0pt;">White blood cells:</span></b><span style="font-family: Garamond; mso-bidi-font-size: 14.0pt;"> also called leukocytes,
are probably the most important part of your immune system. These cells work
together to destroy bacteria and viruses. The different types of white blood
cells include: Neutrophils, Eosinophils, Basophils, Monocytes, Lymphocytes, B cells,
T cells, Helper T cells, Suppressor T cells, Killer T cells, Granulocytes,
Plasma cells, Phagocytes, Dendritic cells, Natural Killer cells, and
Macrophages.</span></div>
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<div style="text-align: justify;">
<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: Garamond; mso-bidi-font-size: 14.0pt;">Antibodies:</span></b><span style="font-family: Garamond; mso-bidi-font-size: 14.0pt;"> (also referred to as
immunoglobulins) are produced by white blood B cells. They are Y-shaped
proteins that each respond to a specific <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">antigen</b>
(bacteria, virus or toxin). Antibodies come in five classes: Immunoglobulin A (IgE),
Immunoglobulin D (IgE), Immunoglobulin E (IgE), Immunoglobulin G (IgG), and Immunoglobulin
M (IBM).</span></div>
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<div style="text-align: justify;">
<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: Garamond; mso-bidi-font-size: 14.0pt;">Antigen:</span></b><span style="font-family: Garamond; mso-bidi-font-size: 14.0pt;"> The surface of every
cell is covered with molecules that give it a unique set of characteristics.
These molecules are called antigens. Antigens are generally fragments of
protein or carbohydrate molecules. There are millions of different antigens and
each one has a unique shape that can be recognized by white blood cells. The
white blood cells then produce antibodies to match the shape of the antigens.</span></div>
<div style="text-align: justify;">
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<div style="text-align: justify;">
<span style="font-family: Garamond; mso-bidi-font-size: 14.0pt;">Some antigens (e.g. associated with bacteria, viruses,
pollen, etc.) stimulate an immune response by a white blood (B) cell to
generate antibodies specific to that antigen that matches the shape of the
antigen. </span></div>
<div style="text-align: justify;">
<span style="font-family: Garamond; mso-bidi-font-size: 14.0pt;">Now the antibody can bind to that specific antigen to
make it easier for other white blood cells to engulf or attack the bacteria or
virus who brings the antigen with them.</span></div>
<div style="text-align: justify;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: justify;">
<span style="font-family: Garamond; mso-bidi-font-size: 14.0pt;">The antigens on the surface of bacteria, viruses and
other pathogenic cells are different from those on the surface of your own
cells. This enables your immune system to distinguish pathogens from cells that
are part of your body. Antigens are also found in foods like peanuts and on the
surface of foreign materials like pollen, pet hairs and house dust where they
can be responsible for triggering an allergy, hay-fever or asthma attacks.</span></div>
<div style="text-align: justify;">
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<i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span style="font-family: Garamond; mso-bidi-font-size: 14.0pt;">Note:</span></i><span style="font-family: Garamond; mso-bidi-font-size: 14.0pt;"> An antigen can be any substance (not just bacteria or
viruses) that causes your immune system to produce antibodies against it, e.g.
peanuts, pollen.</span><br />
<div style="text-align: justify;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: justify;">
<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: Garamond; mso-bidi-font-size: 14.0pt;">Lymphokines:</span></b><span style="font-family: Garamond; mso-bidi-font-size: 14.0pt;"> are several hormones
generated by components of the immune system. It is also known that certain
hormones in the body suppress the immune system. Steroids and corticosteroids
(components of adrenaline) suppress the immune system.</span></div>
<div style="text-align: justify;">
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<div style="text-align: justify;">
<i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span style="font-family: Garamond; mso-bidi-font-size: 14.0pt;">Tymosin</span></i><span style="font-family: Garamond; mso-bidi-font-size: 14.0pt;"> (thought to be produced
by the thymus) is a hormone that encourages lymphocyte production.</span></div>
<div style="text-align: justify;">
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<div style="text-align: justify;">
<span style="font-family: Garamond; mso-bidi-font-size: 14.0pt;"><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">Interleukins </i>are another type of hormone
generated by white blood cells. For example, Interleukin-1 is produced by
macrophages after they eat a foreign cell. IL-1 has an interesting side-effect
- when it reaches the hypothalamus it produces fever and fatigue. The raised
temperature of a fever is known to kill some bacteria.</span></div>
<div style="text-align: justify;">
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<div style="text-align: justify;">
<span style="font-family: Garamond; mso-bidi-font-size: 14.0pt;">Lymphokines are a subset of cytokines that are produced
by lymphocytes. They are protein mediators typically produced by T cells to
direct the immune system response by signaling between its cells. </span></div>
<div style="text-align: justify;">
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<div style="text-align: justify;">
<span style="font-family: Garamond; mso-bidi-font-size: 14.0pt;">Lymphokines
have many roles, including the attraction of other immune cells, including
macrophages and other lymphocytes, to an infected site and their subsequent
activation to prepare them to mount an immune response. Circulating lymphocytes
can detect a very small concentration of lymphokine and then move up the
concentration gradient towards where the immune response is required.
Lymphokines aid B cells to produce antibodies.</span></div>
<div style="text-align: justify;">
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<div style="text-align: justify;">
<span style="font-family: Garamond; mso-bidi-font-size: 14.0pt;">Important lymphokines secreted by the T helper cell
include: interleukin 2, 3, 4, 5, 6; granulocyte-macrophage colony-stimulating
factor; and interferon-gamma.</span></div>
<div style="text-align: justify;">
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<div style="text-align: justify;">
<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: Garamond; mso-bidi-font-size: 14.0pt;">Cytokines</span></b><span style="font-family: Garamond; mso-bidi-font-size: 14.0pt;">: are small peptides
that act as signaling systems within the body. Because they facilitate
communication between the innate and adaptive immune systems, cytokines are a
key factor in fighting infection and maintaining homeostasis.</span></div>
<div style="text-align: justify;">
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<div style="text-align: justify;">
<span style="font-family: Garamond; mso-bidi-font-size: 14.0pt;">Cytokines include chemokines, interferons, interleukins,
lymphokines, tumor necrosis factor. Cytokines are produced by a broad range of
cells, including immune cells like macrophages, B lymphocytes, T lymphocytes
and mast cells, as well as endothelial cells, fibroblasts, and various stromal
cells.</span></div>
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<div style="text-align: justify;">
<span style="font-family: Garamond; mso-bidi-font-size: 14.0pt;">Proinflammatory cytokines such as interleukin 1 (IL-1)
and tumor necrosis factor alpha (TNF-alpha) are released defensively in
response to infection and trauma. Anti-inflammatory cytokines such as
transforming growth factor beta (TGF-beta) and IL-10 oppose the action of the
proinflammatory cytokines and promote healing. </span></div>
<div style="text-align: justify;">
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<span style="font-family: Garamond; mso-bidi-font-size: 14.0pt;">Some cytokines are chemical switches that turn certain
immune cell types on and off. One cytokine, interleukin 2 (IL-2), triggers the
immune system to produce T cells. IL-2’s immunity-boosting properties have
traditionally made it a promising treatment for several illnesses. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Garamond; mso-bidi-font-size: 14.0pt;">Elevated plasma levels of proinflammatory cytokines are
biomarkers of inflammation and/or disease. An imbalance between the activity of
proinflammatory and anti-inflammatory cytokines is believed to affect disease
onset, course, and duration.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Garamond; mso-bidi-font-size: 14.0pt;">Anti-inflammatory cytokines is a general term for those
immunoregulatory cytokines that counteract various aspects of inflammation, for
example cell activation or the production of pro-inflammatory cytokines, and
thus contribute to the control of the magnitude of the inflammatory responses.
These mediators act mainly by the inhibition of the production of
pro-inflammatory cytokines. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Garamond; mso-bidi-font-size: 14.0pt;">The <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">major
anti-inflammatory cytokines</b> are IL4, IL10, and IL13, and IL35. Other
anti-inflammatory mediators include IL16, IFN-alpha, TGF-beta, IL1ra, G-CSF, as
well as soluble receptors for TNF or IL6. </span></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: Garamond; mso-bidi-font-size: 14.0pt;">Tonsils:</span></b><span style="font-family: Garamond; mso-bidi-font-size: 14.0pt;"> are lymphoepithelial
tissues facing into the aerodigestive tract. These tissues are the immune
system's first line of defense against ingested or inhaled foreign pathogens.
The fundamental immunological roles of tonsils aren't yet understood.</span></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: Garamond; mso-bidi-font-size: 14.0pt;">Lymph nodes</span></b><span style="font-family: Garamond; mso-bidi-font-size: 14.0pt;"> are distributed widely
throughout areas of the body, including the armpit and stomach, and linked by
lymphatic vessels. Lymph nodes are garrisons of B, T and other immune cells.
Lymph nodes act as filters or traps for foreign particles and are important in
the proper functioning of the immune system. They are packed tightly with the
white blood cells, called lymphocytes and macrophages.</span></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: Garamond; mso-bidi-font-size: 14.0pt;">Skin:</span></b><span style="font-family: Garamond; mso-bidi-font-size: 14.0pt;"> is one of the most
important parts of the body because it interfaces with the environment, and is
the first line of defense from external factors, acting as an anatomical
barrier from pathogens and damage between the internal and external environment
in bodily defense. Langerhans cells in the skin are part of the adaptive immune
system.</span></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: Garamond; mso-bidi-font-size: 14.0pt;">Liver:</span></b><span style="font-family: Garamond; mso-bidi-font-size: 14.0pt;"> has a wide range of
functions, including immunological effects—the reticuloendothelial system of
the liver contains many immunologically active cells, acting as a
"sieve" for antigens carried to it via the portal system.</span></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: Garamond; mso-bidi-font-size: 14.0pt;">Bowel:</span></b><span style="font-family: Garamond; mso-bidi-font-size: 14.0pt;"> There is lymphatic tissue in the bowel and in other
mucous membranes in the body. The bowel plays a central role in defending the
body against pathogens: More than half of all cells that produce antibodies are
found in the bowel wall, especially in the last part of the small bowel and in
the appendix. These cells recognize pathogens and other non-self substances,
and mark and destroy them. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Garamond; mso-bidi-font-size: 14.0pt;">They also store information on these non-self substances
to be able to react faster the next time. The large bowel also contains
bacteria that belong to the body, called gut flora. These good bacteria in the
large bowel make it difficult for other pathogens to settle and to enter the
body.</span></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: Garamond; mso-bidi-font-size: 14.0pt;">Innate and Adaptive Immunity</span></b></div>
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<span style="font-family: Garamond; mso-bidi-font-size: 14.0pt;">The protection provided by the immune system is divided
into two types of reactions: reactions of innate immunity and reactions of
adaptive or acquired immunity. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Garamond; mso-bidi-font-size: 14.0pt;">The <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">innate immune
system</b> consists of cells and proteins that are always present and ready to
mobilize and fight microbes at the site of infection. The main components of
the innate immune system are 1) physical epithelial barriers; 2) phagocytic
leukocytes (neutrophils, eosinophils, basophils); 3) monocytes (which develop
into macrophages); 4) dendritic cells; 5) a special type of lymphocyte called
natural killer (NK) cells; and, 6) circulating plasma proteins. Other
participants in innate immunity include the complement system and cytokines
such as interleukin 2 (IL-2). </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Garamond; mso-bidi-font-size: 14.0pt;">Innate immune cells express genetically encoded
receptors, called Toll-like receptors (TLRs), which recognize general danger-
or pathogen-associated patterns. Collectively, these receptors can broadly
recognize viruses, bacteria, fungi, and even non-infectious problems. However,
they cannot distinguish between specific strains of bacteria or viruses.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Garamond; mso-bidi-font-size: 14.0pt;">There are numerous types of innate immune cells with
specialized functions. They include neutrophils, eosinophils, basophils, mast
cells, monocytes, dendritic cells, and macrophages. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Garamond; mso-bidi-font-size: 14.0pt;">Their main feature is the ability to respond quickly and
broadly when a problem arises, typically leading to inflammation. Innate immune
cells also are important for activating adaptive immunity. Innate cells are
critical for host defense, and disorders in innate cell function may cause
chronic susceptibility to infection.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Garamond; mso-bidi-font-size: 14.0pt;">The <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">adaptive (or
acquired) immune system</b> is called into action against pathogens that are
able to evade or overcome innate immune defenses. Components of the adaptive
immune system are normally silent; however, when activated, these components
“adapt” to the presence of infectious agents by activating, proliferating, and
creating potent mechanisms for neutralizing or eliminating the microbes. There
are two types of adaptive immune responses: 1) <span style="color: green;">humoral
immunity</span>, mediated by antibodies produced by B lymphocytes; and, 2) <span style="color: green;">cell-mediated immunity</span>, mediated by T lymphocytes. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Garamond; mso-bidi-font-size: 14.0pt;">The adaptive immune response is more complex than the
innate. The antigen first must be processed and recognized. Once an antigen has
been recognized, the adaptive immune system creates an army of immune cells
specifically designed to attack that antigen. Adaptive immunity also includes a
"memory" that makes future responses against a specific antigen more
efficient.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Garamond; mso-bidi-font-size: 14.0pt;">Adaptive immune
cells are more specialized, with each adaptive B or T cell bearing unique
receptors, B-cell receptors (BCRs) and T-cell receptors (TCRs), that recognize
specific signals rather than general patterns. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Garamond; mso-bidi-font-size: 14.0pt;">Each receptor
recognizes an antigen, which is simply any molecule that may bind to a BCR or
TCR. Antigens are derived from a variety of sources including pathogens, host
cells, and allergens. Antigens are typically processed by innate immune cells
and presented to adaptive cells in the lymph nodes.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Garamond; mso-bidi-font-size: 14.0pt;">If a B or T
cell has a receptor that recognizes an antigen from a pathogen and also
receives cues from innate cells that something is wrong, the B or T cell will
activate, divide, and disperse to address the problem. B cells make antibodies,
which neutralize pathogens, rendering them harmless. T cells carry out multiple
functions, including killing infected cells and activating or recruiting other
immune cells. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Garamond; mso-bidi-font-size: 14.0pt;">Certain T cells
(Helper T) help activate B cells to secrete antibodies and macrophages to
destroy ingested microbes. They also help activate other T cells called cytotoxic
T cells to kill infected target cells. As dramatically demonstrated in AIDS
patients, without Helper T cells we cannot defend ourselves even against many
microbes that are normally harmless.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Garamond; mso-bidi-font-size: 14.0pt;">However, Helper
T cells themselves can only function when activated to become effector cells.
They are activated on the surface of antigen-presenting cells (APC), which
mature during the innate immune responses triggered by an infection.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Garamond; mso-bidi-font-size: 14.0pt;">The
innate responses also dictate what kind of effector cell a Helper T cell will
develop into and thereby determine the nature of the adaptive immune response
elicited.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Garamond; mso-bidi-font-size: 14.0pt;">The
adaptive immune response has a system of checks and balances to prevent
unnecessary activation that could cause damage to the host. If a B or T cell is
auto-reactive, meaning its receptor recognizes antigens from the body's own
cells, the cell will be deleted. Also, if a B or T cell does not receive
signals from innate cells, it will not be optimally activated.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Garamond; mso-bidi-font-size: 14.0pt;">Immune
memory is a feature of the adaptive immune response. After B or T cells are activated,
they expand rapidly. As the problem resolves, cells stop dividing and are
retained in the body as memory cells. The next time this same pathogen enters
the body, a memory cell is already poised to react and can clear away the
pathogen before it establishes itself.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Garamond; mso-bidi-font-size: 14.0pt;">A
further aspect of the adaptive immune system worth mentioning is its role in
monitoring body cells to check that they aren't infected by viruses or
bacteria, for instance, or in order to make sure that they haven't become
cancerous. Cancer occurs when certain body cells 'go wrong' and start dividing
in an uncontrolled way.</span></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: Garamond; mso-bidi-font-size: 14.0pt;">The Major Cells of the Immune System</span></b></div>
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<span style="font-family: Garamond; mso-bidi-font-size: 14.0pt;">The key tissues and organs involved with the immune
system include the lymph nodes, spleen, tonsils, bone marrow, thymus, and lymphatic
tissue. The key immune cells are white blood cells (or leukocytes). The (3)
major categories of white blood cells are: <span style="color: red;">granulocytes</span>,
<span style="color: red;">lymphocytes </span>and <span style="color: red;">monocytes</span>.</span></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="color: red; font-family: Garamond; mso-bidi-font-size: 14.0pt;">Granulocytes</span></b><span style="font-family: Garamond; mso-bidi-font-size: 14.0pt;"> are <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>characterized by the presence of granules in
their cytoplasm which contain digestive enzymes that kill various types of
bacteria and parasites. Granulocytes are also called polymorphonuclear
leukocytes (PMN, PML, or PMNL) because of the varying shapes of the nucleus,
which is usually lobed into three segments. The principal types of granulocytes
are neutrophils, eosinophils, basophils, and mast cells. </span></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="color: red; font-family: Garamond; mso-bidi-font-size: 14.0pt;">Lymphocytes</span></b><span style="font-family: Garamond; mso-bidi-font-size: 14.0pt;"> come in three major types:
<i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span style="color: red;">B-lymphocytes (or
B cells)</span></i>, <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span style="color: red;">T-lymphocytes(or T cells)</span></i> and <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span style="color: red;">natural killer (NK)</span></i> cells.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Garamond; mso-bidi-font-size: 14.0pt;">Lymphocytes start out in the bone marrow and either stay
there and mature into B cells, or they leave for the thymus gland, where they
mature into T cells. </span></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="color: red; font-family: Garamond; mso-bidi-font-size: 14.0pt;">B cells</span></b><span style="font-family: Garamond; mso-bidi-font-size: 14.0pt;"> produce antibodies in
the humoral immune response and are like the body's military intelligence
system, seeking out their targets and sending defenses to lock onto them. With
the help of T cells, B cells make special Y-shaped protein antibodies, which stick
to antigens on the surface of bacteria, stopping them in their tracks, creating
clumps that alert your body to the presence of intruders. </span></div>
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<i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span style="color: red; font-family: Garamond; mso-bidi-font-size: 14.0pt;">Plasma cells</span></i><span style="font-family: Garamond; mso-bidi-font-size: 14.0pt;">, also called plasma B
cells, secrete large volumes of antibodies. </span></div>
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<i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span style="color: red; font-family: Garamond; mso-bidi-font-size: 14.0pt;">Memory B cells</span></i><span style="font-family: Garamond; mso-bidi-font-size: 14.0pt;"> are important in
generating an accelerated and more robust antibody-mediated immune response in
the case of re-infection (also known as a secondary immune response).</span></div>
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<i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span style="color: red; font-family: Garamond; mso-bidi-font-size: 14.0pt;">Regulatory B
cells (Bregs)</span></i><span style="font-family: Garamond; mso-bidi-font-size: 14.0pt;"> participates in immunomodulations and in suppression of immune
responses. via production of anti-inflammatory cytokine interleukin 10 (IL-10).
</span></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="color: red; font-family: Garamond; mso-bidi-font-size: 14.0pt;">T cells</span></b><span style="font-family: Garamond; mso-bidi-font-size: 14.0pt;"> recognize and kill
virus-infected cells directly. Some help B cells to make antibodies, which
circulate and bind to antigens. Others send chemical instructions (cytokines)
to the rest of the immune system. Types of T cells include Helper T (Th),
Memory T (Tm), Cytotoxic T (Tc), Suppressor T (Treg), and Effector T cells.</span></div>
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<i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span style="color: red; font-family: Garamond; mso-bidi-font-size: 14.0pt;">Helper T Cells
(Th) </span></i><span style="font-family: Garamond; mso-bidi-font-size: 14.0pt;">help
activate B cells to secrete antibodies and macrophages to destroy ingested
microbes, but they also help activate cytotoxic T cells to kill infected target
cells. <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">Note:</i> In AIDS patients,
without helper T cells we cannot defend ourselves even against many microbes
that are normally harmless. </span></div>
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<i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span style="color: red; font-family: Garamond; mso-bidi-font-size: 14.0pt;">Memory T Cells
(Tm)</span></i><span style="font-family: Garamond; mso-bidi-font-size: 14.0pt;"> are
derived from normal T cells that have learned how to overcome an invader by
‘remembering’ the strategy used to defeat previous infections. At a second
encounter with the invader, memory T cells can reproduce to mount a faster and
stronger immune response than the first time the immune system responded to the
invader.</span></div>
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<i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span style="color: red; font-family: Garamond; mso-bidi-font-size: 14.0pt;">Cytotoxic T
Cells (Tc)</span></i><span style="font-family: Garamond; mso-bidi-font-size: 14.0pt;">
are lymphocytes that kill invading pathogens including cancer cells, cells that
are infected (particularly with viruses), or cells that are damaged in other
ways. Tc cells kill their targets by programming them to undergo apoptosis. The
elimination of infected cells without the destruction of healthy tissue
requires the cytotoxic mechanisms of CD8 T cells to be both powerful and
accurately targeted.</span></div>
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<i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span style="color: red; font-family: Garamond; mso-bidi-font-size: 14.0pt;">Suppressor T
Cells (Treg)</span></i><span style="font-family: Garamond; mso-bidi-font-size: 14.0pt;">
suppress the immune response after invading organisms are destroyed by releasing
their own lymphokines to signal all other immune-system participants to cease
their attack.</span></div>
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<i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span style="color: red; font-family: Garamond; mso-bidi-font-size: 14.0pt;">Effector T
cells</span></i><span style="font-family: Garamond; mso-bidi-font-size: 14.0pt;">
(also called Helper T (Th) cells), are the functional cells for executing
immune functions. Balanced immune responses can only be achieved by proper regulation
of the differentiation and function of Th cells.</span></div>
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<i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span style="color: red; font-family: Garamond; mso-bidi-font-size: 14.0pt;">Natural killer
(NK)</span></i><span style="font-family: Garamond; mso-bidi-font-size: 14.0pt;">
cells are cytotoxic cells that participate in the innate immune response and
attack in packs by releasing substances that perforate the "skin" of
their victims -- this is death by cell lysis.</span></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="color: red; font-family: Garamond; mso-bidi-font-size: 14.0pt;">Monocytes</span></b><span style="font-family: Garamond; mso-bidi-font-size: 14.0pt;">, which are the largest
of all leukocytes, fight off bacteria, viruses and fungi. Originally formed in
the bone marrow, they are released into the blood and tissues. When certain
germs enter the body, they quickly rush to the site for attack within 8–12
hours. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Garamond; mso-bidi-font-size: 14.0pt;">Monocytes have several functions to help you ward off
diseases and infections. To help you remember what they do, note that each
function begins with the letter 'M': Munch, Mount and Mend.</span></div>
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<i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span style="font-family: Garamond; mso-bidi-font-size: 14.0pt;">Munch:</span></i><span style="font-family: Garamond; mso-bidi-font-size: 14.0pt;"> Monocytes have the
ability to change into another cell form called <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span style="color: red;">macrophages</span></i> before facing the germs.
In response to inflammation signals, monocytes move quickly to sites of
infection in the tissues and divide/differentiate into <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span style="color: red;">macrophages</span></i> and <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span style="color: red;">dendritic cells</span></i> to elicit an immune
response. They change into macrophages when they move from the bloodstream to
the tissues. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Garamond; mso-bidi-font-size: 14.0pt;">They consume, or munch, on harmful bacteria, fungi and
viruses. Then, enzymes in the monocyte kill and break down the germs into
pieces. </span></div>
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<i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span style="font-family: Garamond; mso-bidi-font-size: 14.0pt;">Mount:</span></i><span style="font-family: Garamond; mso-bidi-font-size: 14.0pt;"> Monocytes help other
white blood cells identify the type of germs that have invaded the body. After
consuming the germs, the monocytes take parts of those germs, called antigens,
and mount them outside their body like flags. Other white blood cells see the
antigens and make antibodies designed to kill those specific types of germs. </span></div>
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<i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span style="font-family: Garamond; mso-bidi-font-size: 14.0pt;">Mend:</span></i><span style="font-family: Garamond; mso-bidi-font-size: 14.0pt;"> Monocytes help mend
damaged tissue by stopping the inflammation process. They remove dead cells
from the sites of infection, which repairs wounds. They have also shown to
influence the formation of some organs, like the heart and brain, by helping
the components that hold tissues together. </span></div>
<div style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 6.0pt; text-align: justify;">
<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="color: red; font-family: Garamond; mso-bidi-font-size: 14.0pt;">Macrophages </span></b><span style="font-family: Garamond; mso-bidi-font-size: 14.0pt;">are derived from
monocytes, granulocyte stem cells, or the cell division of pre-existing
macrophages. Macrophages do not have granules but have receptors to detect,
capture and ingest pathogens. Macrophages are found throughout the body in
almost all tissues and organs, just below the surface of the skin and mucous
membranes — any place where a pathogen could get through the first line of
defense. Macrophages cause inflammation through the production of
interleukin-1, interleukin-6, and TNF-alpha. Macrophages are usually only found
in tissue and are rarely seen in blood circulation.</span></div>
<div style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 6.0pt; text-align: justify;">
<span style="font-family: Garamond; mso-bidi-font-size: 14.0pt;">They take up and destroy necrotic cell debris and foreign
material including viruses, bacteria, and tattoo ink. In wound healing,
macrophages take on the role of wound protector by fighting infection and
overseeing the repair process. Macrophages also produce chemical messengers,
called growth factors, which help repair the wound.</span></div>
<div style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 6.0pt; text-align: justify;">
<span style="font-family: Garamond; mso-bidi-font-size: 14.0pt;">When inflammation occurs, monocytes undergo a series of
changes to become macrophages and target cells that need eliminating. </span></div>
<div style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 6.0pt; text-align: justify;">
<span style="font-family: Garamond; mso-bidi-font-size: 14.0pt;">Once engulfed, cellular enzymes inside the macrophage
destroy the ingested particle. Some macrophages act as scavengers, removing
dead cells while others engulf microbes.</span></div>
<div style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 6.0pt; text-align: justify;">
<span style="font-family: Garamond; mso-bidi-font-size: 14.0pt;">Another function of macrophages is to alert the immune
system to microbial invasion. After ingesting a microbe, a macrophage presents
a protein on its cell surface called an antigen, which signals the presence of
the antigen to a corresponding T helper cell.</span></div>
<div style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 6.0pt; text-align: justify;">
<span style="font-family: Garamond; mso-bidi-font-size: 14.0pt;">Macrophages change into <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span style="color: red;">foam
cells</span></i></b> in the blood vessel walls (endothelium), where they try to
fight atherosclerosis by engulfing excessive cholesterol engulf large amounts
of fatty substances, usually cholesterol. Foam cells are created when the body
sends macrophages to the site of a fatty deposit on the blood vessel walls. The
macrophage wraps around the fatty material in an attempt to destroy it and
becomes filled with lipids (fats). The lipids engulfed by the macrophage give
it a "foamy" appearance.</span></div>
<div style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 6.0pt; text-align: justify;">
<span style="font-family: Garamond; mso-bidi-font-size: 14.0pt;">Foam cells are often found in the fatty streaks and
plaques inside the blood vessel walls. Foam cells do not give off any specific
signs or symptoms, but they are part of the cause of atherosclerosis. Foam cell
development can be slowed, however. Decreasing low density lipoprotein (LDL)
cholesterol and increasing high density lipoprotein (HDL) cholesterol will
remove the lipids that the macrophages engulf to become foam cells.</span></div>
<div style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 6.0pt; text-align: justify;">
<span style="font-family: Garamond; mso-bidi-font-size: 14.0pt;">In addition to the monocytes and macrophages, the <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">other types of <span style="color: red;">white
blood cells</span></b> include neutrophils, basophils, eosinophils, mast cells
and dendritic cells. </span></div>
<div style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 6.0pt; text-align: justify;">
<i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span style="color: red; font-family: Garamond; mso-bidi-font-size: 14.0pt;">Neutrophils</span></i><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span style="font-family: Garamond; mso-bidi-font-size: 14.0pt;"> </span></i><span style="font-family: Garamond; mso-bidi-font-size: 14.0pt;">defend against bacterial or fungal infection and other
very small inflammatory processes. They are usually the first responders to
microbial infection; their activity and death in large numbers forms pus.</span></div>
<div style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 6.0pt; text-align: justify;">
<i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span style="color: red; font-family: Garamond; mso-bidi-font-size: 14.0pt;">Basophils</span></i><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span style="font-family: Garamond; mso-bidi-font-size: 14.0pt;"> </span></i><span style="font-family: Garamond; mso-bidi-font-size: 14.0pt;">are chiefly responsible for allergic reactions and
antigen response by releasing the chemical histamine, which helps to trigger
inflammation, and heparin, which prevents blood from clotting.</span></div>
<div style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 6.0pt; text-align: justify;">
<i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span style="color: red; font-family: Garamond; mso-bidi-font-size: 14.0pt;">Eosinophils</span></i><span style="color: red; font-family: Garamond; mso-bidi-font-size: 14.0pt;"> </span><span style="font-family: Garamond; mso-bidi-font-size: 14.0pt;">primarily deal with
parasitic worm infections. They are also the predominant inflammatory cells in
allergic reactions.</span></div>
<div style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 6.0pt; text-align: justify;">
<i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span style="color: red; font-family: Garamond; mso-bidi-font-size: 14.0pt;">Mast cell</span></i><span style="font-family: Garamond; mso-bidi-font-size: 14.0pt;"> is a type of granular
basophil cell in connective tissue that releases heparin, histamine, and
serotonin during inflammation and allergic reactions.</span></div>
<div style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 6.0pt; text-align: justify;">
<i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span style="color: red; font-family: Garamond; mso-bidi-font-size: 14.0pt;">Dendritic
cells</span></i><span style="font-family: Garamond; mso-bidi-font-size: 14.0pt;">
(DCs), which can also develop from monocytes, are an important
antigen-presenting cell (APC) whose main function is to process antigen
material and present it on the cell surface to the T cells in order to activate
the T cells. They act as messengers between the innate and the adaptive immune
systems. Once activated, dendritic cells migrate to the lymph nodes where they
interact with T cells and B cells to initiate and shape the adaptive immune
response.</span></div>
<div style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 6.0pt; text-align: justify;">
<i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span style="font-family: Garamond; mso-bidi-font-size: 14.0pt;">Note:</span></i><span style="font-family: Garamond; mso-bidi-font-size: 14.0pt;"> Antigens are molecules
from pathogens, host cells, and allergens that may be recognized by adaptive
immune cells. </span></div>
<div style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 6.0pt; text-align: justify;">
<i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span style="color: red; font-family: Garamond; mso-bidi-font-size: 14.0pt;">Antigen-presenting
cells</span></i><span style="font-family: Garamond; mso-bidi-font-size: 14.0pt;">
(APCs) like DCs are responsible for processing large molecules into
"readable" fragments (antigens) recognized by adaptive B or T cells
in order to activate them. However, antigens alone cannot activate T cells.
They must be presented with the appropriate <u>m</u>ajor <u>h</u>istocompatibility
<u>c</u>omplex (MHC) molecule "tags" expressed on the APC. MHC
provides a checkpoint and helps immune cells distinguish between self and non-self
cells. </span></div>
<div style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 6.0pt; text-align: justify;">
<span style="font-family: Garamond; mso-bidi-font-size: 14.0pt;">An APC can be any of various cells (as a macrophage or a
B cell) that take up and process an antigen into a form that when displayed at
the cell surface in combination with an MHC molecule is recognized by and
serves to activate a specific helper T cell using their T-cell receptors (TCRs).</span></div>
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In order to produce
energy, your cells carry out cell respiration within the mitochondria,
which are the power generators of a cell, converting oxygen and
nutrients (glucose, amino acids and fats) into chemical energy
known as adenosine triphosphate (ATP).</div>
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With this process your cells produce <b><u>38</u></b> molecules of ATP; and, then, your cells use this ATP to perform its daily functions.<br />
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<b>Why Cancer Patients Waste Away</b><br />
At least 50% of all cancer patients suffer from a wasting syndrome called
cachexia. Affected patients lose weight, including muscle, no matter how
much they eat. The wasting is the immediate cause of about one third of
all cancer deaths.<br />
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It appears that the cancer cells intervene and consume the majority of the glucose and other nutrients while the normal cells starve. After the cancer cells convert the glucose to energy, the cells secrete lactic acid, which is sent to the liver which converts it back to glucose and returned to the cancer cells, which continue to divide and grow out of control.<br />
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In addition, the cancer cells secrete a protein (called IMPL2), which prevents healthy normal cells from responding to insulin, the hormone that
stimulates cells to import sugar and burn it for energy. When levels of
IMPL2 rise, fat, muscle and other tissues can no longer consume sugar
and begin to waste away. Lowering IMPL2 levels reduces the amount of
wasting.<br />
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Those stark numbers have spurred research into what exactly causes cachexia in patients with cancer and how it might be avoided with a new drug. <br />
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The good news is that there are natural substances that can block the production of lactic acid and break the cycle. See below for details.<b><br /></b><br />
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<b>Cachexia Cycle (Lactic Acid Cycle)</b></div>
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As previously mentioned, the cancer cells (and the microbes inside the cell) interrupt the glucose coming into the cell and consume
(ferment) most of the glucose without oxygen. As part of this
(inefficient) fermentation process, the cancer cells produce less
energy along with lactic acid. </div>
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Fermentation
allows the cancer cells to produce energy without the need for oxygen.
But, the cancer cells are very inefficient at processing glucose -- only
about 5% compared to a normal cell. Instead of producing <u><b>38</b></u> molecules
of ATP, each cancer cell (which is now acidic) produces only <u><b>2</b></u> molecules of ATP, meaning that the cancer cells are wasting a lot of energy. </div>
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This
wasted energy causes the cancer patient to become tired and
malnourished. This excessive use of glucose by a cancer
cell is actually part of the process whereby cancer cells actually
“steal” glucose from normal cells (cancer cells also steal nutrients
from normal cells). This means that normal cells can literally starve to
death, creating malnutrition, pain, other health complications and
eventually death.</div>
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In addition, as a byproduct of the fermentation process, the cancer cells dump lactic acid back into the bloodstream.</div>
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Then, the lactic acid is sent to the liver where the liver converts the lactic acid into glucose.<br />
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Then,
the liver releases the glucose into the bloodstream where cancer cells
are likely to pick up this glucose because cancer cells consume about 15
times more glucose than normal cells.<br />
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While this may seem like a harmless cycle, there are three reasons why almost half of all cancer patients die from this cycle.<br />
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First,
the conversion of glucose to lactic acid by the cancer cells and the
conversion of lactic acid to glucose in the liver both consume massive
amounts of energy.<br />
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Second, the lactic acid itself,
while it is in the bloodstream, can block key nutrients from reaching
healthy (non-cancerous) cells.<br />
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Third, the cancer cells secrete a protein (IMPL2), which prevents
healthy normal cells from responding to insulin and being able to import sugar and burn it for energy. <br />
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To summarize, cachexia
is the wasting away of the cancer patient’s body. The cancer metabolizes
glucose inefficiently, turning it into lactic acid, which is converted
back to glucose by the liver. This process consumes an enormous amount
of the body’s energy, causes pain and tires out the cancer patient. This
happens over and over again as the cancer grows and the rest of the
body wastes away.<br />
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<b>Summary</b><br />
To summarize this process and the cycle:<br />
<ol>
<li>The cancer cells ferment massive amounts of glucose, which consumes energy,</li>
<li>They process the glucose with fermination, which is very inefficient,</li>
<li>A byproduct of this fermentation is lactic acid,</li>
<li>This lactic acid then goes into the liver,</li>
<li>The liver then converts this lactic acid back into glucose, consuming even more energy.</li>
<li>The cancer cells secrete a protein that prevents normal cells from being able to absorb glucose. </li>
<li>Much of this glucose is consumed by the cancer cells and the cycle starts over.</li>
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<b>Cachexia Pathology</b><br />
Cachexia is seen frequently with cancer, but is also seen with diseases such as AIDS/HIV, heart failure, emphysema, and kidney failure. With regard to cancer, it is seen most frequently with lung cancer, pancreatic cancer, and stomach cancer.<br />
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According to the National Cancer Institute, cachexia is estimated to be the immediate cause of death in 20% to 40% of cancer patients, with failure of the respiratory
muscles as a frequent cause of death. In addition, about eight out of every ten patients with advanced cancer will suffer from this potentially deadly wasting syndrome.<br />
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Cachexia not only worsens survival for people with cancer, but it
interferes with quality of life. People with cachexia are less able to
tolerate treatments, such as chemotherapy, and often have more side
effects. For those who have surgery, postoperative complications are
more common. Cachexia also worsens cancer fatigue, one of the most
annoying symptoms of cancer.<br />
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Cachexia peels away both the visible muscle (somatic muscle) and
the invisible muscle (the visceral proteins in the gut and
elsewhere). And because the visceral muscle serves as a
reservoir for certain immune-enhancing nutrients, the loss of this muscle
leads to a weakening of your immune system, making you more prone to
life-threatening infections such as pneumonia.<br />
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To further complicate matters, many patients suffer from anorexia (a
moderate to severe aversion to food) at the same time that they have
cachexia. As a result, cancer patients may lose up to 80% of body fat and skeletal muscle. Muscle loss
leads to weakness, immobility of patients, more infections and poorer response to
treatment. Emotionally, cachexia promotes feelings of fatigue, depression and worthlessness. <br />
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A number of factors often converge to cause catabolic wasting. Malnutrition due to reduced food consumption or impaired nutrient absorption occurs frequently in later stages of chronic disease and can cause marked loss of muscle and fat tissue. Even though cachexia is typically accompanied by loss of appetite, it rarely responds to increased food intake alone (Siddiqui 2006; Solheim 2013). Dehydration is another important contributor, as loss of fluid results in reduced weight (Morley 2006).<br />
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Inflammation also plays a major role in deterioration of body mass among individuals with cachexia (Morley 2006). Both acute and chronic illness can cause marked increases in the production of inflammatory cell-signaling molecules called cytokines. These inflammatory mediators alter numerous metabolic processes, resulting in reduced muscle protein synthesis and increased muscle protein breakdown.<br />
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Several specific cytokines have been linked to cachexia including interleukin-1, interleukin-2, interleukin-6, interferon-γ, and tumor necrosis factor-alpha (TNF-α). Inflammatory cytokines activate a major metabolic regulator called nuclear factor kappa B (NF-κB), which in turn drives several physiological changes that promote tissue deterioration.<br />
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Inflammatory cytokines also stimulate the release of the adrenal hormone cortisol and neurotransmitter hormones called catecholamines; both cortisol and catecholamines can exacerbate catabolic wasting by disrupting muscle cell metabolism and altering the basal metabolic rate (Siddiqui 2006; Morley 2006).<br />
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Reductions in levels of testosterone and insulin-like growth factor-1 (IGF-1) are thought to play an important role in catabolic wasting as well. Both testosterone and IGF-1 exert anabolic actions in muscle tissue, so declining levels of these hormones can lead to reduced muscle mass (Morley 2006).<br />
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<i>Note 1: </i>Be careful with glucose-rich intravenous feeding.
This feeds the cancer more than it feeds you. Moreover, overfeeding of
glucose/dextrose can lead to liver and
respiratory problems. A Harvard doctor, George Blackburn, who has
studied nutrition in cancer for several decades, recommends a tailored prescription of macronutrients and micronutrients of 30% lipids, including a minimum of no less than 4-6%
Omega-6 fatty acids and some Omega-3 fatty acids, now known to counter
wasting in cancer. Also, please keep in mind that intravenous feeding, being invasive, offers a route for
blood-borne infections. </div>
<i>Note 2: </i>Before now, cachexia, characterized by muscle wasting and dramatic weight loss, was believed to spare the heart. But an Ohio State University study showed that the condition reduces heart function and changes the heart muscle structure in mice with colon cancer. The study results support the idea that insufficient heart performance might also
be responsible for fatigue symptoms, leading to less exercise and more
severe muscle wasting. The study is published in an issue of the <a href="http://www.spandidos-publications.com/ijo/" target="_blank"><i>International Journal of Oncology</i></a>.<br />
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<b>How to Stop Cachexia </b><br />
Recommendations from many cancer organizations encourage patients to eat whatever they want of the typical American diet; that is, more saturated fats, refined flours and sugars. But, all that does is feed the inflammation and fuel this muscle-wasting process and make the cachexia even worse!<br />
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Stopping or fixing cachexia is not a matter of simply eating more calories, from fats, carbs or protein. Rather, the disorder is a metabolic dysfunction driven by a chronic, low-grade pro-inflammatory condition with the unrelenting and consequent breakdown of muscle and other lean tissues. <br />
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Various biofactors have been identified as mediators of tissue wasting in cachexia. As previously mentioned, these
include cytokines such as tumor necrosis factor-α (TNF-α), interleukin-6
(IL-6), interferon-γ (IFN-γ) and leukemia
inhibitory factor (LIF).<br />
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Additional factors include tumor-derived factors such as lipid
mobilizing
factor (LMF) and protein mobilizing factor (PMF),
which can directly mobilize fatty acids and amino acids from adipose
tissue
and skeletal muscle respectively.<br />
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It appears that anti-inflammatory supplementation like Omega-3 EFAs (especially eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA)),
turmeric/curcumin, ginger, and others, can make a pronounced
impact on stopping and reversing this distressful disorder. And, in
spite of the fatigue that many patients will experience,
gentle resistance exercise is essential to maintain and rebuild
fragile muscles.<br />
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A sound plant-based nutritional strategy will not only help curtail
inflammation, but reduce free-radical damage, minimize platelet
activation (which can lead to dangerous blood clotting), manage blood
sugar surges, and reduce serum levels of insulin-like growth factor 1 (IGF-1), which stimulates cell multiplication and inhibits cell death. <br />
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In addition, some studies have indicated that MSM and Vitamin C were able to reduce lactic acid; and, a substance called hydrazine sulfate was able to break the cachexia cycle. This was accomplished by the hydrazine sulfate being able to block a key enzyme in the
liver to prevent lactic acid from getting converted back into glucose.<br />
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<b>Athletes and Lactic Acid</b><br />
Any athlete is familiar with lactic acid. Athletes normally take pickle juice, D-Ribose, MSM (<span class="st">methylsulfonylmethane)</span> and Vitamin C or other special things to get nutrients past the lactic acid blockade and thus get energy into the cells.<br />
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Most
cancer patients do not die from the cancer cells, rather they die from
the damage to the non-cancerous cells. Thus, it is critical to get
nutrients past the lactic acid blockage to nourish the non-cancerous
cells immediately!!<br />
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Every cancer patient who thinks
they may have cachexia, no matter what protocol they are on, should
start taking D-Ribose immediately. Ribose is an essential ingredient in
the formation and conservation of ATP, ADP and AMP (energy molecules).<br />
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<i>Note: <span class="ya-q-full-text" id="yui_3_17_2_4_1437880439976_1328"> </span></i><br />
<i><span class="ya-q-full-text" id="yui_3_17_2_4_1437880439976_1328">ATP = Adenosine triphosphate (3 phosphates attached) <br />
ADP = Adenosine Diphosphate (2 phosphates attached) <br />
AMP = Adenosine monoposphate (1 phosphate attached) </span></i> <br />
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Concerning the buildup of lactic acid, many athletes prior to a strenuous workout, and after the workout, will consume MSM (<span class="st">methylsulfonylmethane)</span> with Vitamin C. This combination is known to neutralize the lactic acid buildup after the workout and it stops the pain.<br />
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Using
the MSM and Vitamin C together, as they work synergistically, should
have the same ability to neutralize the lactic acid in patients with
cachexia as well. MSM and vitamin C can be purchased at the health food
store. Some MSM products, such as the Trimedica brand, have Vitamin C in
the capsule along with the MSM and should work well.<br />
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<b>Hydrazine Sulfate</b><br />
Hydrazine sulphate breaks this lactic acid cycle by blocking a key enzyme in the
liver to prevent lactic acid from getting converted back into glucose.<br />
<a href="http://www.alkalizeforhealth.net/cancerpain.htm" target="_blank">http://www.alkalizeforhealth.net/cancerpain.htm</a><br />
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<i>Note: </i>Of all
of the alternative treatments for cachexia, perhaps Hydrazine Sulfate
is the best known. The reason is that it was designed specifically for
cachexia.<br />
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Hydrazine sulfate is the salt of hydrazine
and sulfuric acid. Known by the trade name Sehydrin, it is a chemical
compound that has been used as an alternative medical treatment for the
loss of appetite (anorexia) and weight loss (cachexia) which is often
associated with cancer.<br />
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Hydrazine sulfate has not been
approved in the United States as safe and effective in treating any
medical condition, although it is marketed as a dietary supplement. It
is also sold over the Internet by websites that promote its use as a
cancer therapy. The active ingredient is hydrazine, and the sulfate
component is present to aid in formulation.<br />
<br />
Hydrazine
Sulfate works on stopping the cycle just mentioned. Hydrazine Sulphate,
or more commonly Hydrazine Sulfate, interrupts the ability of the liver
to convert lactic acid from tumors into glucose thereby helping to
starve the tumors and inhibit their ability to metastasize.<br />
<br />
<i>Overall
gluconeogenesis is stimulated when cancer is present. Gluconeogenesis
requires a great deal of energy and excessive gluconeogenesis is thought
to be a significant factor that contributes to cancer cachexia (Gold,
1968). Dr. Joseph Gold recognized in the 1960’s that metabolic
strategies that inhibited the enzyme phosphoenol pyruvate carboxykinase
(PEP-CK) would reduce gluconeogenesis and decrease the severity of
cachexia (Gold, 1968). Dr. Gold after testing a series of compounds
found that hydrazine sulfate could effectively reduce excessive
gluconeogenesis in cancer (Gold, 1974, 1981).</i><br />
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By stopping the liver from converting the lactic acid into glucose breaks the cachexia cycle.<br />
<i><br />Dr
Joseph Gold looked at the chemical process of glycogenesis and
determined that, if he inhibited the PEP CK enzyme (much too large a
word for anyone to try to pronounce), he could stop the process. Voila,
he came up with hydrazine sulfate, a substance that is made cheaply,
simple to use, and shrinks tumors. In his early animal studies, Dr Gold
showed that, in greater than fifty percent of cancerous animals, he was
able to stop the process of glycogenesis, end the cachexia, and the
animals began gaining weight. With sugars cut off to the tumor, the
tumors began shrinking.<br /><a href="http://www.mnwelldir.org/docs/cancer1/altthrpy2.htm" target="_blank">http://www.mnwelldir.org/docs/cancer1/altthrpy2.htm</a></i><br />
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<b><span style="color: red;">Warning!</span></b> Hydrazine Sulfate may raise your blood pressure and heart beat dramatically and cause the
worst headache you’ve ever experienced. This is a very dangerous
condition, especially for someone already battling cancer. <br />
<br />
Hydrazine
Sulfate is an MAOI (Momoamine Oxidase Inhibitor). What it does is
inhibit an enzyme that breaks down monoamines (serotonin,
norepinephrine, and dopamine), those brain chemicals that make us happy.
MAO inhibitors have been used as antidepressants. However, MAOs have
another job in the body: they metabolize tyramine, an amino acid. When
taking an MAO inhibitor, tyramine is not broken down, and eating foods
with tyramine can raise your blood pressure and heart beat dramatically
and cause the worst headache you’ve ever experienced.<br />
<br />
Most of the foods containing tayramine are not on most cancer diet plans, so you should be avoiding them anyway.<br />
<br />
Foods
containing tyramine are (mainly) aged, fermented, or pickled, such as
most cheeses (except cottage cheese, cream cheese, and fresh
Mozzarella), lunch meats, hot dogs, yogurt, wines and beers. Here is a
pretty good list of foods that contain tyramine:<br />
<br />
<div style="background-color: transparent;">
In general, any high protein
food that has undergone aging should be avoided. Also, any
over-the-counter cold or allergy remedy should also be avoided.<br />
<a href="http://www.mnwelldir.org/docs/cancer1/altthrpy2.htm" target="_blank">http://www.mnwelldir.org/docs/cancer1/altthrpy2.htm</a></div>
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<br />
Here is the warning from Walter Last:</div>
<div style="background-color: transparent;">
<i>Hydrazine
sulphate is a monoamine oxidase inhibitor and the following should not
be used during hydrazine therapy: tranquilizers or sedatives in doses
greater than 100 mg per day, especially benzodiazepines and
phenothiazines should be avoided, also antihistamines, alcohol and other
agents that depress the central nervous system such as morphine. Also
vitamin B6 should not be taken. Foods high in tyramine must be avoided.
These are aged and fermented products such as most cheeses, cured meats
or fish, sour cream and yoghurt, tofu and tempeh, bouillon cubes,
sauerkraut, pickles and yeast extracts. Also restricted are broad beans,
avocados, bananas, raisins, figs, dates and dried fruit in general as
well as overripe fruit.</i></div>
<div style="background-color: transparent;">
<a href="http://users.mrbean.net.au/~wlast/cancer6-remedies.html" target="_blank">http://users.mrbean.net.au/~wlast/cancer6-remedies.html</a><br />
<br />
Here is the warning of Dr. Gold, developer of Hydrazine Sulphate:</div>
<div style="background-color: transparent;">
<i>HS
is an irreversible and potent MAO (monoamine oxidase) inhibitor, a
class of compounds that can have potentially deadly interactions with
other drugs. For over three decades it has been known that central
nervous system depressants—such as barbiturates, tranquilizers and
alcohol—are incompatible with MAO inhibitors and use of the two together
could result in extremely dangerous effects.</i></div>
<div style="background-color: transparent;">
<a href="http://www.hydrazinesulfate.org/" target="_blank">http://www.hydrazinesulfate.org/</a><br />
<br /></div>
<div style="background-color: transparent;">
<i>Note: </i>For details about using Hydrazine Sulfate, refer to the Hydrazine Sulfate Protocol on the Cancer tutor website:</div>
<div style="background-color: transparent;">
<a href="http://www.cancertutor.com/hydrazine/">http://www.cancertutor.com/hydrazine/</a></div>
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<b>Cesium Chloride</b><br />
One
option to help hydrazine sulfate stop this lactic acid cycle is alkalinity. Cesium
chloride (and a few other minerals), the most common substance to make
cancer cells alkaline in an alkaline treatment program, has been proven
by Dr. A. Keith Brewer, PhD, to get into cancer cells, when other
nutrients cannot. The cesium chloride:<br />
-- Makes the cancer cell alkaline,<br />
-- Limits the intake of glucose into the cell (thus starving the cell),<br />
-- Neutralizes the lactic acid (which is actually what causes the cell to
multiply uncontrollably and eventually kills the cell) and makes it
nontoxic, and<br />
-- Stops the fermentation process, which is a second
affect of limiting the glucose (fermentation is what creates lactic acid
in the first place).<br />
<br />
In other words, cesium chloride will break the cycle in several different ways.<br />
<br />
But
this is the important point: Hydrazine Sulfate blocks the cachexia
cycle in the liver and cesium chloride blocks the cachexia cycle in the
cancer cells.<br />
<br />
Both cesium chloride and hydrazine sulfate are
complex treatments and have many restrictions. <br />
<br />
Refer to the the following website for more details:<br />
<a href="http://www.cancertutor.com/hydrazine/" target="_blank">http://www.cancertutor.com/hydrazine/</a><br />
<br />
<b>Other Website References About Cachexia</b><br />
<br />
<b>Cachexia (Lactic Acid Cycle)</b><br />
<a href="http://www.canceractive.com/cancer-active-page-link.aspx?n=3429" target="_blank">http://www.canceractive.com/cancer-active-page-link.aspx?n=3429 </a><br />
<a href="http://www.clinicalcorrelations.org/?p=1285" target="_blank">http://www.clinicalcorrelations.org/?p=1285</a><br />
<a href="http://www.tpims.org/disease-research/wasting-syndrome" target="_blank">http://www.tpims.org/disease-research/wasting-syndrome</a><br />
<a href="http://mobile.the-scientist.com/article/42601/insulin-interference-triggers-cancer-linked-cachexia" target="_blank">http://mobile.the-scientist.com/article/42601/insulin-interference-triggers-cancer-linked-cachexia</a><br />
<a href="http://msccc.com/cancer-resources/nutrition-in-cancer-care" target="_blank">http://msccc.com/cancer-resources/nutrition-in-cancer-care</a> <br />
<a href="http://www.doctorsacrossborders.mu/diseases/item/613-cancer-and-cachexia-silent-killer-wasting-disease.html" target="_blank">http://www.doctorsacrossborders.mu/diseases/item/613-cancer-and-cachexia-silent-killer-wasting-disease.html</a>DeWayne McCulley (The Diabetes Engineer)http://www.blogger.com/profile/08618623939330889538noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1952358826110019892.post-74086022333556796192013-10-22T17:31:00.000-07:002015-08-28T18:03:50.137-07:00Cancer and Oxidative StressYour body constantly reacts with oxygen as you breathe and your cells
produce energy. As a consequence of this activity, highly reactive
molecules are produced within our cells known as free radicals and
oxidative stress occurs.<br />
<br />
Oxidative stress can occur through overproduction of free radicals and the unregulated production of cellular oxidants
damages DNA, causing mutations and modification of gene expression. These free radicals (e.g. ROS) activate
signal transduction pathways, leading to the transcription of genes
involved in cell growth regulatory pathways, setting the stage for cancer development. This is indicated by, for example, high levels of oxidative lesions in
cancer tissue, and reduced cancer incidence in populations with high
dietary antioxidant intake. <br />
<br />
When our protein-controlled
(anti)-oxidant-response doesn’t keep up, oxidative stress causes
oxidative damage that has been implicated in the cause of many diseases
(including cancer) and also has an impact on the body’s aging
process.<br />
<br />
Oxidative stress, along with chronic inflammation, has been demonstrated to fuel tumor development cancer cell proliferation, invasion, angiogenesis, and metastasis by activating various oncogenic transcription factors.<br />
<br />
It appears that some tumors (adenomas and carcinomas) have increased levels of different markers of oxidative stress, such as increased levels of ROS, nitric oxide (NO), lipid peroxides, and low glutathione levels.<br />
<br />
Besides lipid modifications, there is also increased leukocyte activation in carcinogenic tissue, which indicates possible contribution of inflammatory cells to a further oxidative stress and DNA damage.<br /><br />
Consequently, oxidative stress plays a role in the etiology of most cancers, along with the patient’s lifestyle habits (smoking, drinking, use of antioxidants, exercise, etc.). Consistent with that, antioxidant enzymes have been demonstrated to suppress tumorigenesis when being elevated both in vitro and in vivo, making induction of these enzymes a more potent approach for cancer prevention. DeWayne McCulley (The Diabetes Engineer)http://www.blogger.com/profile/08618623939330889538noreply@blogger.com0