Cancer Prevention

Eat nothing you like!

John Hopkins Update - Good article AFTER YEARS OF TELLING PEOPLE CHEMOTHERAPY IS THE ONLY WAY TO TRY (‘TRY’, BEING THE KEY WORD) TO ELIMINATE CANCER, JOHNS HOPKINS IS FINALLY STARTING TO TELL YOU THERE IS AN ALTERNATIVE WAY…

Cancer Update from Johns Hopkins :

1. Every person has cancer cells in the body. These cancer cells do not show up in the standard tests until they have multiplied to a few billion. When doctors tell cancer patients that there are no more cancer cells in their bodies after treatment, it just means the tests are unable to detect the cancer cells because they have not reached the detectable size.

2. Cancer cells occur between 6 to more than 10 times in a person’s lifetime.

3  When the person’s immune system is strong the cancer cells will be destroyed and prevented from multiplying and forming tumors.

4. When a person has cancer it indicates the person has multiple nutritional deficiencies. These could be due to genetic, environmental, food and lifestyle factors.

5. To overcome the multiple nutritional deficiencies, changing diet and including supplements will strengthen the immune system.

6. Chemotherapy involves poisoning the rapidly-growing cancer cells and also destroys rapidly-growing healthy cells in the bone marrow, gastrointestinal tract etc, and can cause organ damage, like liver, kidneys, heart, lungs etc.

7. Radiation while destroying cancer cells also burns, scars and damages healthy cells, tissues and organs.

8. Initial treatment with chemotherapy and radiation will often reduce tumor size. However prolonged use of chemotherapy and radiation do not result in more tumor destruction.

9. When the body has too much toxic burden from chemotherapy and radiation the immune system is either compromised or destroyed, hence the person can succumb to various kinds of infections and complications.

10. Chemotherapy and radiation can cause cancer cells to mutate and become resistant and difficult to destroy. Surgery can also cause cancer cells to spread to other sites.

11. An effective way to battle cancer is to starve the cancer cells by not feeding it with the foods it needs to multiply..

*CANCER CELLS FEED ON:

a. Sugar is a cancer-feeder. By cutting off sugar it cuts off one important food supply to the cancer cells. Sugar substitutes like NutraSweet, Equal, Spoonful, etc are made with Aspartame and it is harmful. A better natural substitute would be Manuka honey or molasses, but only in very small amounts. Table salt has a chemical added to make it white in color. Better alternative is Bragg’s aminos or sea salt.

b. Milk causes the body to produce mucus, especially in the gastrointestinal tract. Cancer feeds on mucus. By cutting off milk and substituting with unsweetened soy milk cancer cells are being starved.

c. Cancer cells thrive in an acid environment. A meat-based diet is acidic and it is best to eat fish, and a little chicken rather than beef or pork. Meat also contains livestock antibiotics, growth hormones and parasites, which are all harmful, especially to people with cancer.

d. A diet made of 80% fresh vegetables and juice, whole grains, seeds, nuts and a little fruits help put the body into an alkaline environment. About 20% can be from cooked food including beans. Fresh vegetable juices provide live enzymes that are easily absorbed and reach down to cellular levels within 15 minutes to nourish and enhance growth of healthy cells. To obtain live enzymes for building healthy cells try and drink fresh vegetable juice (most vegetables including bean sprouts) and eat some raw vegetables 2 or 3 times a day. Enzymes are destroyed at temperatures of 104 degrees F (40 degrees C).

e. Avoid coffee, tea, and chocolate, which have high caffeine. Green tea is a better alternative and has cancer fighting properties. Water-best to drink purified water, or filtered, to avoid known toxins and heavy metals in tap water. Distilled water is acidic, avoid it.

12.. Meat protein is difficult to digest and requires a lot of digestive enzymes. Undigested meat remaining in the intestines becomes putrefied and leads to more toxic build-up.

13. Cancer cell walls have a tough protein covering. By refraining from or eating less meat it frees more enzymes to attack the protein walls of cancer cells and allows the body’s killer cells to destroy the cancer cells.

14. Some supplements build up the immune system (IP6, Florescence, Essiac, anti-oxidants, vitamins, minerals, EFAs etc.) to enable the bodies own killer cells to destroy cancer cells.. Other supplements like vitamin E are known to cause apoptosis, or programmed cell death, the body’s normal method of disposing of damaged, unwanted, or unneeded cells.

15. Cancer is a disease of the mind, body, and spirit. A proactive and positive spirit will help the cancer warrior be a survivor. Anger, un-forgiveness and bitterness put the body into a stressful and acidic environment. Learn to have a loving and forgiving spirit. Learn to relax and enjoy life.

16. Cancer cells cannot thrive in an oxygenated environment. Exercising daily, and deep breathing help to get more oxygen down to the cellular level. Oxygen therapy is another means employed to destroy cancer cells.

1. No plastic containers in microwave..

2. No water bottles in freezer.

3. No plastic wrap in microwave.

Johns Hopkins has recently sent this out in its newsletters. This information is being circulated at Walter Reed Army Medical Center as well. Dioxin chemicals cause cancer, especially breast cancer. Dioxins are highly poisonous to the cells of our bodies. Don’t freeze your plastic bottles with water in them as this releases dioxins from the plastic. Recently, Dr. Edward Fujimoto, Wellness Program Manager at Cast le Hospital, was on a TV program to explain this health hazard. He talked about dioxins and how bad they are for us. He said that we should not be heating our food in the microwave using plastic containers. This especially applies to foods that contain fat. He said that the combination of fat, high heat, and plastics releases dioxin into the food and ultimately into the cells of the body. Instead, he recommends using glass, such as Corning Ware, Pyrex or ceramic containers for heating food You get the same results, only without the dioxin. So such things as TV dinners, instant ramen and soups, etc., should be removed from the container and heated in something else. Paper isn’t bad but you don’t know what is in the paper. It’s just safer to use tempered glass, Corning Ware, etc. He reminded us that a while ago some of the fast food restaurants moved away from the foam containers to paper. The dioxin problem is one of the reasons.

Also, he pointed out that plastic wrap, such as Saran, is just as dangerous when placed over foods to be cooked in the microwave. As the food is nuked, the high heat causes poisonous toxins to actually melt out of the plastic wrap and drip into the food. Cover food with a paper towel instead.

This is an article that should be sent to anyone important in your life.

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High Blood Pressure Alternative

Treatments

Alternative Blood Pressure Treatments

There are many natural and herbal remedies for high blood pressure. Keep in mind that they are not always backed up by scientific peer-reviewed studies. Consult your doctor before you consider alternative medicines as your sole or primary remedy.

Herbal Teas – Herbal teas are a soothing and tasty way to treat high blood pressure. A study published in the Journal of Human Hypertension showed that hibiscus tea lowers blood pressure.

Garlic – It has all kinds of health benefits, one of which is controlling blood pressure levels. The best part is that garlic is easy to incorporate into your diet.

Olive Leaf – Researchers from Germany and Switzerland conducted a study on an olive leaf extract. They found that 1,000 mg of the EFLA®943 extract had substantial effects on people with borderline hypertension.

Coleus forskohlii – Coleus, a member of the mint family, lowers blood pressure and improves heart function.

Hawthorne – The fruit and flowers of the hawthorne are used medicinally. They dilate coronary blood vessels, which helps lower blood pressure.

Mistletoe – It’s best known for the affection it creates during the holidays, but mistletoe is a popular herbal remedy, particularly for hypertension.

Rauwolfia – You only need a small dose of rauwolfia to treat high blood pressure.

Reishi mushroom – 150 to 300 mg of the mushroom, two or three times a day, can help lower blood pressure. You can also take a tincture of the mushroom extract, 30 – 60 drops, two to three times a day. Talk to your doctor before you take reishi, since it interacts negatively with other medications. It may also increase the risk of bleeding.

http://healthranker.com/high-blood-pressure/alternative-treatments/

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Serious Vaccine Reactions to Now

Be Called ‘Coincidence’?

Every day Americans wake up to news reports that warn us about the dangers of influenza, especially the new H1N1 “swine flu”.

But swine flu is mild for most people and the virus is not mutating into a more serious form.

Millions of people around the world have recovered from swine flu, and millions more will get sick with fevers, body aches, nasal congestion, cough and sometimes diarrhea and vomiting and recover from it this year and next year without any complications.

Nonetheless, wide-scale vaccination is being encouraged — even though swine flu vaccines have been tested on only a few thousand healthy Americans for a few weeks. There is little or no information about how safe the vaccine is for pregnant women and chronically ill or disabled children.

If you or your child are injured from getting a flu swine flu shot, you are on your own. Congress has shielded the vaccine manufacturers and any person giving swine flu shots from lawsuits if people get hurt.

There is no funded government vaccine injury compensation program for swine flu vaccine.

Do NOT let a doctor or anyone else tell you that a serious health problem you or your child experiences after vaccination is a coincidence and allow more shots to be given until you know for sure.

The most tragic cases of vaccine injury occur when vaccine reaction symptoms are dismissed as a ‘coincidence” and more vaccines are given that result in more severe symptoms — and sometimes end with permanent brain and immune system damage or death.

But while Americans are still debating whether to roll up their sleeves for a swine flu shot, companies have already figured it out: vaccines are good for business.

Drug companies have sold $1.5 billion worth of swine flu shots, in addition to the $1 billion for seasonal flu they booked earlier this year. These inoculations are part of a much wider and rapidly growing $20 billion global vaccine market.

“The vaccine market is booming,” says Bruce Carlson, spokesperson at market research firm Kalorama, which publishes an annual survey of the vaccine industry. “It’s an enormous growth area for pharmaceuticals at a time when other areas are not doing so well,” he says, noting that the pipeline for more traditional blockbuster drugs such as Lipitor and Nexium has thinned.

As always with pandemic flus, taxpayers are footing the $1.5 billion check for the 250 million swine flu vaccines that the government has ordered so far and will be distributing free to doctors, pharmacies and schools. In addition, Congress has set aside more than $10 billion this year to research flu viruses, monitor H1N1’s progress and educate the public about prevention.

Drugmakers pocket most of the revenues from flu sales, with Sanofi-Pasteur, Glaxo Smith Kline and Novartis cornering most of the market.

But some say it’s not just drugmakers who stand to benefit. Doctors collect copayments for special office visits to inject shots, and there have been assertions that these doctors actually profit handsomely from these vaccinations.

Photo credit: AP / Sue Ogrocki, The Sacramento Bee October 12, 2009

Sources:

http://articles.mercola.com/sites/articles/archive/2009/10/20/Mild-Swine-Flu-and-Over-Hyped-Vaccine.aspx

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WRITTEN BY KRISTI RUNYON
WEDNESDAY, 07 OCTOBER 2009 12:13
http://www.wtvq.com/health/464-fruits-or-veggies

Fruits or Veggies?
Health experts recommend eating at least five servings of fruits
and vegetables every day. Roughly 70 percent of Americans
don’t eat the minimum five servings a day.
Healthy Fruits and Vegetables
Fruits and vegetables are important foods because they
provide essential nutrients, like vitamins, minerals and fiber,
along with disease fighting compounds, like lycopene (a
chemical that gives foods a red color), resveratrol (found in red
grapes, wine and peanuts) and anthocyanin (found in
blueberries, blackberries, cherries, kiwi, plums and eggplant).
A diet that includes plenty of fruits and veggies is associated
with a reduced risk for obesity and many chronic medical
conditions, such as diabetes, high blood pressure and high
cholesterol. Research shows higher intake of fruit and
vegetables is associated with lower rates of heart disease,
stroke and some types of cancer.
Health experts recommend eating at least five servings of some combination of fruits and vegetables every
day. Ideally, for the most health benefits, Americans should eat closer to nine servings/day. However, the
American Dietetic Association estimates 70 percent of Americans don’t get the minimum five servings a day.
Choosing Fruits and Veggies
Fruits and vegetables are very versatile and easy to prepare. Many can be eaten raw, baked, grilled or
sautéed. Some can be pureed and served as a juice or shredded into soups, main dishes and desserts.
Madelyn Fernstrom, Ph.D., Diet & Nutrition Expert with the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, says the
most important thing to keep in mind is to eat a variety of fruits and vegetables every day. Here are some tips
for getting more healthy fruits and veggies in your daily diet:
Think color. Fruits and vegetables gain their color from the healthy compounds they contain. Each color
provides specific kinds of nutrients. Look for red, orange/yellow, green (especially dark green) and blue/
purple.
Make them available. Keep clean, ready-to-eat fruits and veggies in the refrigerator for a quick bite. To combat
the munchies, reach in the fridge and grab these instead of chips, cookies or other unhealthy snacks.
Don’t peel. Fernstrom says most of the nutrients in fruits and vegetables are in the peel or just under the skin.
Before eating, wash the food very carefully with soap and water to remove dirt and contaminants.
Add variety to your meals. Chop up or shred fruits and vegetables and use them as pizza toppings or add
them to salads, omelets and casseroles. This is a good way to sneak in vegetables when your family has
picky eaters.
Freeze left-over chopped vegetables. They can be conveniently thawed and added to soups for extra flavor
and nutrition.
Drink them up. Puree fruits and veggies for a healthy smoothie or breakfast on-the-run. Fruit juices can be
frozen in ice trays and added to summer drinks. Add a stick to make a frozen treat for kids. Store-bought
juices can be a good way to get extra servings of fruits and vegetables. However, Fernstrom advises people
to limit the amount of prepared fruit juices because most of them have added sugar.
Supplement your diet. The best way to get your five-a-day is by eating the right foods. For people who still
don’t get enough fruits and veggies, Fernstrom recommends a vitamin supplement.

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If you are  not getting enough  fruit and vegetables, I suggest getting the next best thing!

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Doctor Fernstrom’s nutrition blog can be found at: http://madelynfernstrom.Ivillage.Com/

For general information on healthy eating:
American Dietetic Association, http://www.eatright.org
CDC, Fruits and Veggies – More Matters™, http://www.fruitsandveggiesmatter.gov