Monday, June 30, 2008

如何正確的飲食

如何正確的飲食
讓你遠離癌症的恐懼 梅襄陽醫師講述
[日期:2008-04-17]
來源:轉載 作者:梅襄陽醫師講述
梅襄陽醫師講述

前言:
這篇文章原是梅襄陽醫師在中央銀行的演講,裡面的資訊具有相當的革命性,值得大家閱讀。防癌長鍊是梅醫師主持的志工團隊的名稱,他們奔走各地,只為向大家宣導正確的飲食觀念,希望大家能借由這篇文章中獲得許多啟發。
本文:
今天要向大家說的是許多事情的真相,很多人聽完會說:「梅醫師,你講的這些東西這麼重要,為什沒有早一年兩年讓我知道。」
癌症的比例從百年前的1: 27到現在的1:3,大家有沒有想過為什麼,很多人一直認為的原因很複雜,癌症是家族遺傳,包括糖尿病在內,真的是這樣嗎?我可以告訴大家,真正的原因是 因為你家的人飲食習慣很接近,你冰箱打開我就知道你家會得什麼癌症。美國USDA協會發現,開發中國家的人民罹患癌症的比例非常的少,而這些國家中肉奶食 物非常少,甚至完全沒有,USDA不久之後擬定了新的食物金字塔,但迅速遭到利益團體的封殺,美國畜牧協會、乳品基金會等就抗議她們的產品在金字塔中佔的 份數太少,不久後新的金字被調整,成為妥協下的產物。我們從小健康教育課本就寫我們的食物金字塔是肉蛋乳製品五穀類蔬果類,大家有沒有懷疑過?我們以前錯 誤的營養學的觀念大家該放到一邊了。
很多人一直以為牛奶是好東西,民國88 年自由時報的自由廣場有11位讀者投書:「牛奶是補還是毒?」在美國關於牛奶的攻防戰更是如火如荼,美國一些醫師具狀控告美國畜牧協會廣告不實,有誤導消 費者之嫌,甚至有人組成反牛奶聯盟給予這個美國文明史上最重要的食物怵目驚心的字眼:「致命的毒藥」。有關牛奶的負面研究報告在國外醫學期刊上不斷發表, 幾乎每一種現代文明病都與牛奶有關,包括過敏,骨質疏鬆症、;癌症、心血管疾病,腸胃疾病、老年癡呆症、自閉症、精神分裂、乳糖不耐症、氣喘都和牛奶扯上 關係。牛奶的成分造會造成黏液,是幹擾人類身體平衡的四大主因(脂肪、黏液、毒素、壓力)之一。
大家有沒有發現到現在的小女生幾歲開始發育,正常來說是十歲,國小四年級,但是我們醫學中心現在常常有小女孩五來月經,我們給她打針讓她夠延後。我們的小孩子發育提前,請問這是遺傳嗎?這不是遺傳!
請問一下大家現在家裡用什麼油?什麼時候從豬油改成沙拉油的?美國人在1914 年(民國三年)對白老鼠做實驗,餵食動物性的蛋白質,發現長的比較快,他們就認為,這個結論適合反映到人身上,你們知道這廣告吧,「長的又快又大,長的跟 大樹一樣」,人長的像大樹一樣,不怕把天花板頂開嗎?可是誰最喜歡這種長的又快又大的結論,不要否認,就是媽媽,媽媽怕小孩長的瘦瘦弱弱會被人欺負。
但是大家疏忽了那些利益團體,他的東西可以長的比較快比較大可以賣比較多的錢,他最喜歡這樣子。所以他們迫不及待在1915年民國四年的時候就成立了公益形象的教育委員會,印製了一大推花花綠綠的圖表,就是後面我們後來學到的那些東西,向全美國的中小學發布,那些老師剛拿到這些理論的時候也不知道這樣教下去會怎樣,以為是好的就開始教小孩子。
各位要想一想,美國人是英國的清教徒移民到美國,以前生活也是很簡單,也不是這樣子大吃大喝,是因為這個教材在學校裡發酵,到了1920 年,結果變成美國人家家戶戶開始喝牛奶吃蛋到以後吃牛排吃漢堡,1920年就是民國9年的時候,我們大家都還沒生出來,我爸爸媽媽可能也還沒生出來,這個 觀念在短短不到100年裡面已經害了3代了,現在美國人已經懸崖勒馬在修正他們的理論,可是台灣人還是死守這個理論,很多人將來不是得到心臟血管疾病就是 得癌症,無可避免,因為這整個飲食是錯誤的。
所以美國人後 來發現問題,是在二次世界大戰完了以後,它們去參加韓戰,打死的美國子弟年紀輕輕的一解剖,百分之七十七有心血管硬化的問題,那時候北韓士兵的血管裡面清 潔溜溜,各位專家學者,你們碰到這個現象要怎麼解釋 ,這個是不是種族差異,是美國人跟韓國人不一樣,遺傳傾向,很多人會這樣想,可是很不巧的,南韓的士兵吃了美國大兵的食物沒有幾年,打死一看也是心臟血管 硬化。所以美國人在打韓戰的時候,就大吃一驚的他們飲食有問題,在韓戰完了以後,他們在全世界做了兩萬件試液結果確定了飽和性酯肪酸跟膽固醇和心臟血管疾 病的關係,那時候的雜誌封面都有發布,本來這個訊美國心臟病的專科醫師協會要發布的,卻被利益團體給封殺,這個訊由專科醫師發布,一定會影響到很多人的生 意,可是這個訊紙包不住火,我們台灣人再怎麼無知,訊漂洋過海,慢個5年,慢個10年,遲早還是傳到各位的耳朵裡 面了,家裡面換油就是跟這個事情有關係,所以從豬油換成了植物油,但是換成的是什植物油,不是換成了橄欖油,而是換成沙拉油,那沙拉油有沒有問題呢?抬頭 看看家裡的抽油煙機上是什麼樣子,有沒想到吸到肺裡是什麼樣子,我們不僅沙拉油,更糟糕的是,我們把這個植物油加工處理了以後,它變成了固態和半固態的, 很多人在麵包上塗的厚厚的在那邊吃啊,還是做西點時常常混在裡面的。
以前在學校的家政課,老師教大家做西點用的,大家在那邊吃的既可口又美味,吃的不亦樂乎的那個叫magarine, 乳瑪琳和油酥在製造的過程中,植物油經過氫化,即未飽和的酯肪酸分子加上氫分子,順式的酯酸就變成不自然的反式酯肪酸,就成為固態和半固態的,反式酯肪酸 和氫化油會引起下列問題,一大堆的問題什麼嬰兒體重不足、母奶質量不佳、精液製造異常、不孕症又出夾了、性睪丸素自動減少、心臟病、癌症、攝護腺、糖尿病 肥胖症機率增加,一大堆的問題都跟這個油質有關係。這個反式酯肪酸會造成我們細胞膜有缺陷,會造成我荷爾蒙異常,這樣子問題就大了。所以我們台灣人的活病 是什麼,台灣人一個器宮最容易受傷,台灣人的肝臟為什麼稀趴爛,答案就是你從小在那吃的油就不對了,還在那邊又煎又炸, 我們中國人講火氣大,什麼叫火氣大,你吃炸的東西,是不是就火氣來了,臉上就長東西了,這是因為這個油經過高熱以後會變得更毒,所以身體受不了了,他會想 辦法排出來,從哪裡排出來,從皮膚排出來,所以看小孩臉上長的花不拉幾的,你一定要警覺,小孩子的肝臟已經開始受傷了,這些酯溶性的毒素有些堆在肝臟裡 面,更多的毒素是不在肝臟那邊的喔,他會跑到我們的血液裡面去,所以在那邊做健康檢,驗出什麼三酸甘油脂、膽固醇那問題大條,因為身體裡大大小小的血管都 在堵。
這些油質幹擾,女孩子還好,女孩子到了青春期,有月經,因為這個酯溶性的毒素每一個月可以妳的月經裡面排掉一些,那男生沒好朋友,這些酯溶性毒素從哪裡跑出來,你們大家都知這個油是比較輕的東西,它就會堵到我們的毛囊,堵到我們的頭皮來,20 歲洗頭就開始掉頭髮,那些賣禿頭藥賣假髮的就在那講,要準備迎接禿頂時代,你看到這個掉頭髮是毛囊堵住,有沒有想到是我們腦血管在堵,身體裡面大大小小的 血管在堵,還有這種酯溶性的毒素它會跑到哪裡,它會跑到我們的關節,慢慢地就會出現退化性關節炎,有退化性關炎的人他們去吃炸的東西看他會不會痛,在嚴重 的時候,這種酯溶性的毒素會幹擾到我們內分泌系統,出現一大堆奇奇怪怪的毛病,包括糖尿病,糖尿病不要以為說爸爸有糖尿病,小孩有糖尿病叫家族遺傳,真正 的真相就是他們吃的東西不對其實糖尿病的病人一定要吃低油質無油質高纖維飲食,如此他的症狀會減輕很多,甚至包括低血型的糖尿病,症狀都會減輕很多,所以 明明這些事情都跟我們的飲食有關,可是我們從小到大那邊學健康教育,甚我們醫學院學了這多年的,也沒講到這些真相。
在國外有很多人是用飲食的方式改變讓腫瘤就慢慢的消悼了,由於是在1988 年的時候,在美國一個哈洛德博士的 教授。他從新審查了200位的癌症患者,癌細胞改善的情形,後來200位癌症病人的癌症都好了,發現這些人百分之九十是改變飲食習慣,請注意,他們是怎麼 改變的,吃全素,但是這個素不是我們平常講的那個素,他是不吃白麵、不吃糖,不吃任何加工食物,這不是叫大家吃素吃齋。
改變飲食習慣 是很重要的,不要亂吃東西。一般以為植物奶油乳瑪琳比飽和油益,事實上,植物奶油對身體的害處更大,所以有些吃素的人,吃出一大堆的毛病,光是這個植物奶 油就害死他了,乳瑪琳和氫化植物油不但增加不良膽固醇,同時減少良性膽固醇幹擾必要酯肪酸的新陳代謝,可能引發某種癌症,還有部分氫化油或氫化油的食物包 括大部分精緻加工的食物,如沙拉油,不該吃的東西,假如大家能夠注意到的,就不要再買回來。
吃對的食物, 四低一高的飲食,這就是營養醫學的奧秘,照這個方式,你身體會調整的好,會不藥而癒,是真正不需要藥的醫學。營養醫學的奧秘四低一高,適合所有的疾病。第 一個就是低蛋白,不要懷疑,是低蛋白;第二是低油脂、低鹽、低糖,高纖維,一般外面的說法都只是低鹽低糖高纖維,而沒有低蛋白,其實低蛋白是關鍵,得癌症 就是跟吃高蛋白有關係,早在八十五年前的時候,英國倫敦的一個威廉醫師,他說西方的癌症會越來越多,因為吃太多動物性的蛋白質,果不其然,這件事就被他講 中了。現在的話,我們照著以前錯誤的營養學,在那邊拼命的吃蛋白質,這事情遲早會發生,假如說前面的第一步和第二步,我們的小孩子做到,這輩子應該活的很 好,那像有些已經有一些狀況的,請做到第三步,瞭解生命的意義和吞動康復力,和第四步邁向健康之路坦然接受排毒。
什麼叫瞭解生 命的意義,請問一下癌細胞是不是我們自己的細胞,癌細胞當然是自己細胞,自己的細胞為什麼要和自己作對,早在三十年前日本就有一個生理學的專家,他說你們 都說腫瘤是壞蛋,我就說腫瘤是好蛋,聽的我們一愣一愣的,他為什麼敢這樣講,他解剖過很多到一百歲的老先生老太太,這些人不是病死,發現每個人身上都有二 到三種的腫瘤,腫瘤未必會把人搞死,大家睜開眼睛看看,現在癌症病人怎麼死的,我們仔細的檢討,有些遇到沒有道德的人跟你講「你活不過半年一年」,你把他 的話當一回事阿,到時候自動停止呼吸,這就是被西醫的惡咒嚇到了,這是少部分的人。大部分的人怎麼死,肝機能的衰竭,腎機能的衰竭,這是被藥毒死的,還有 更多的人,不管什麼癌症,都在咳嗽,什麼轉移到肺,其實不是那麼一回事,它就是想在肺的地方,以黏液的形式把它排出來會比較好一點,所以他在那邊咳的死去 活來的,有沒有注意到,結果醫護人員一看到,覺得不得了,趕快用藥去壓,壓的話積在裡面,肺積水有沒有聽,肺炎有沒有聽過,心肺基能衰減有沒有聽過,有幾 個人說是腫瘤破裂出血死的,所以大家可以慢慢瞭解到。
這一百年來到 底發生了什麼是事情,癌症的人越來越多阿,不要去怪腫瘤,不要去怪癌症,基本上要去探討共犯結構,隱藏在飲食界、醫藥界、 教育界,這鐵三角把我們很多人都辜負了。在西門町一走,很多三、四、五十歲要得癌症跑不掉的人,因為一付癌症臉,看也知道,這也不是編出來的,他們長很多 褐色的斑點,什麼雀斑老人斑,可知道有褐色斑的人愛吃什麼嗎?愛吃甜的東西,所以看美國人畫的漫晝,那些淘氣阿丹、小亨利,臉上都長滿雀斑,拼命沒有節制 吃甜的東西,就會長這東西,還有很多人皮膚上面長白點,愛吃乳製品,所以從膚上面就可以看到內臟狀況。
我們老祖宗曾 講過「病從口入」,不是地上掉的髒東西撿起來吃,人家小貓小狗吃髒東西也焦所謂,真正的冒題是我們吃進去拉不出來阿,慢慢的去做健康檢查,第一件事是量身 高體重,因為在一定的身高範圍,要在某個理想體重才正常,你超過太多有人嫌你胖笑你腫,真正的就是你有瘤啦,一堆東西吃進去拉不出來,身體不平衡,是不是 有這的意思。一個病態現象的出現,要思索一下,我們之前種了什麼因,現在結了這個果,要改變這個命運,做了善因,就有善果出來。
放射線治療是 怎麼發展出來的,就是鈾礦商人賣原料給美國做原子彈,因為做不了這麼多原子彈,所以把這些鈾原料或放射性原料往那裡放,人家商人腦筋動多快想的多,如果拿 來做醫療會不會比較好,他們就找了美國最大私人癌症中心,他們說我們現在捐錢給你成立基金會,條件是每個人都要做放射性治療,我們這些跑到美國去的留美學 人,回來照著這樣子在這邊弄。
希望大家多瞭解真相,不是說西醫不好,現在全民抗癌時代來臨,TIME 雜誌封面有發布,跟癌症say no say goodbye,但是到現在為上,西醫的系統還是搞不清楚惡性腫瘤是怎麼回事,其實就是你身體裡面的廢物太多、毒素太多,需要比較多的血管把他運送到垃圾 場去。所以腫瘤會長也會消,其中一個途徑可能是經過血液系統,再從皮膚排出來。因為早在兩百年前,在西醫的醫學史裡面就記載,一個婦女得了乳癌,群醫束手 無策,結果在他的大腿內側,出現了一個傷口,排膿排血,乳癌就消掉了。那些醫生又去醫治他大腿的傷口,結果大腿傷口醫治好了,乳癌又跑出來了。可是我們中 國人沒那麼笨,我們早就知道說,我們身體是上下相通,五脈相通的。假如說這些廢物能夠從身體裡面排,身體當然會好。所以基本上腫瘤就是一種垃圾山,這些垃 圾怎麼進去的,就是我們所要探討的。
外面的素食有 很大的盲點,第一、油用不對,第二、有很多豆類的再製品;黃豆是有問題的喔,大豆的油脂接近百分之四十。更糟糕的是,他們的蛋白質也用機器去測,他們發 現,牛肉的波動在所有肉類裡面最低,最容易致癌。據觀察研究也是這個樣子。在美國就有一位乳癌的患者把他自己手術後的疤,跟模特兒的影像合成,做成海報, 在舊金山的車站到處貼,提醒他們的國人。
「胖」當煞是 有危險,但是瘦,瘦骨如柴的,怎麼吃也胖不起來的,那也不是好現象喔。代表說體一些淋巴系統尤其是小腸的淋巴系統都堵住了。看一個人的吃相,就可以知道他 將來會麼樣了,甚至到他家裡面把冰箱一打開,大概他家裡面會生什麼病,都心理會有數了。還有雞皮絕對不能吃,因為現在養一隻雞不用到40 天。衛生署公佈,台灣的癌症人口大增,婦女的乳癌降到四十歲以下。今天不是叫大家把肉斷掉,但是碼把牛肉斷掉,牛肉是非常危險的。日本人用能量波測過,很 多的抗生素、賀爾蒙、脂溶性的毒素都在皮下,所以在美國,他都把雞皮都拿掉,是雞皮拿掉以後再煮雞喔,不是煮了雞以後再剝皮喔。
現在小孩叫做營養失調,內分泌系統很早就亂掉了,因為吃了太多的垃圾食物,女孩子初經早,罹患乳癌率高;男孩子將來會有攝護腺的毛病,攝護腺這方面的問題,在美國到60 歲是百分之百有攝護腺的問題,很嚴重的。我們男生還不要到老呢,小小年紀有胖子症候群。在恩主公醫院的泌尿科主任,他每一年都要開好幾十個刀,把小孩子的 雞雞拉出來,原來患者因為太胖,以致陰莖躲在恥部脂肪中。還有你吃炸雞吃漢堡,旁邊配什麼?陽明大學公衛系所做的研究實驗結果示:若將一隻蟑螂放進可樂一 段時間,這隻蟑螂會被可樂分解不見。因為可樂的PH值2.2,工研醋 2.4,可樂的本質是比工研醋還酸的,可是為什麼小小的一灌可樂會騙的了我們?因為他裡面放的糖分是十三顆方糖的甜份。汽水沙士碳酸PH值2.86,像陽 門大學做出來這樣的實驗結果,有通令給我們的學校嗎?告訴我們的學生,有沒有跟我們家長講?你們知道這個事情嗎?在武俠小說裡有個名詞,這個叫化骨水,任 憑化骨水四處販賣沒人管,好笑一樁。
我們婦女同胞 死亡率最高的兩個癌症,一個是乳癌,一個是肺癌,以前的肺癌是第一位的。肺癌的元兇疑是空氣污染、炒菜、油煙,下廚不抽油煙,女性四歲前烹飪,廚房不通 風,罹患癌症機率是同齡的三倍;使用動物油則再增高,這是我們台大公衛學院的陳建仁教授他們發佈的。婦女罹患肺癌,油煙是罪魁禍首,做一頓飯等於抽五根 煙,你這麼辛苦的在家裡面堅持要做三頓飯,15根煙夠不夠?大家都知道煙是致癌物,可是誰販賣致癌物呀?就是那便利商店,那些集團呀,他們假如真的人道關懷,就勸他們不要再賣煙了,要不然抽煙將成為全球第一大死因。
在美國曾經有一個九人委員會,在跟菸商打官司,要求索賠上千億美金的事情,誰有這麼大膽子敢跟菸商對抗,美國的一個邁阿密的小兒科醫師,他時在看不下去了,假如他一個人挺身而出,那一腳就被人踩死呀!他花了很多年的時間連署了50萬人告菸商,這個官司才起來的。所以今天我們為人父母,我們也是在這個教育系統裡面,假如說我們自己不覺醒不承擔一些社會正義,那受害不是我們自己而已,我們的子子孫孫在受害。
有些人說他運動,但運動不保證是健康的,只能夠幫助健康。運動可以排排汗,請問排不排的出黏液?排不出來。反而是88 年4月7號,中時晚報上面登的這個比較實際一點,勸大家多飯多菜少肉,4成的癌病患可預防,聰明吃、少吃豬牛羊肉。在國外是不是早就有分成紅肉和白肉?今 天你們回去的話,把紅肉斷掉,紅肉的養殖過程大有問題,能斷盡量的斷。在日本,就有一些知道真相的學者專家,他寫書了,他說下一代的飲食習慣不對,人剩 41歲壽命。這本書在日本很轟動,作者是專門研究食生態學,如果日本社會是由1959年以後出生人所組成,則日本人平均壽命只有41歲。。日本不是世界排 名第一的長壽國嗎?那是因為老先生老太太還活著,把命拖在那邊,因為1959年以後,日本他的下一代,就是1959年日本正式引進西方的速食,標準美國飲 食。他說下一代的飲食習慣改變,命會短。
這件不要去看日本,我們來看臺灣就夠了。得癌症的是八、九十歲的在得癌症的嗎?你們可以發現50 幾歲的40幾歲,45歲到54歲這是癌症的一個高峰期。現在可能這個高峰期要往平移了,現在30幾歲的也有人出問題了,20幾歲的也有人出問題了,兒童癌 症中心越蓋越大,這到底是怎麼回事?小孩子怎麼會得癌症呢?八個月小孩子得肝癌,這是的業障嗎?這是個不容否認的事實,百分之八十以上的癌症是可以預防 的,我們還在這邊等著他發生,還不快點去防?
約翰‧羅賓 斯,是當今全球最大的美國三億霜淇淋企業的繼承人,但因不喜歡家中財產的來源,而自願離家出走。他寫了新世紀飲食藝術一書,其中所談及的奶製品生產經驗, 你讀過之後可能要做惡夢。他告訴我們,今天奶品農產用的毒物,其數量已達到驚人程度,他列舉事實,說明這種農場使用的生長激素之偏頗。
奶製品是完美 的食物嗎?奶製品也含有很多的脂肪和膽固醇,他們增加了許多類型的癌症以及心臟病的發病危險,除此之外,奶製品還可能是兒童和成年人的過敏症的最重要原 因,人們對此尚未給予充分的注意。也有一項研究表明,好多國家的奶製品大量消耗與當地年輕人的糖尿病有密切的關係,所以十幾歲就出現的糖尿病,你們去研究 一下。美國兒科協會現已建議,九個月以下的嬰兒,不得餵以全奶。
關於鈣質,補 充鈣質一說,長期以來,常以為奶製品為不可或缺食物的主要理由,大家都認為說喝牛奶可以補充鈣質,但大家是否知道骨質疏鬆症最嚴重的國家是哪幾個國家?英 國、美國、瑞典、芬蘭,這些都是乳製品消耗量最大的國家,他們嚴重到什麼樣的狀況?咳個嗽、打個噴嚏,肋骨可以斷兩根,側著掂一掂脊椎骨可以斷掉。我們周 圍有沒有人發生這樣子的狀況?所以骨質疏鬆症基本上根本不是我們的問題,直了我們採用了他們那一套理論,他們那一套已經習慣了,這些問題就到我們身上。鈣 質,不喝牛奶有沒有其他來源?其實深綠色的葉子的蔬菜裡面就有很多鈣質。深綠色葉子,到處都是,哪裡需要喝牛奶?所以改變從知識開始,從小我們就被教導努 力從肉蛋乳製品裡攝取豐沛的營養,如今我們卻發現,肉,蛋,乳製品,竟是二十世紀人類飲食的三大惡!這到底是怎麼回事?不僅是這一些肉蛋乳製品是三大惡, 荷爾蒙和殺蟲劑抗生素等等這些都存在肉類、乳製品和蛋裡,使得今天真的販賣毒品的毒販不應該在街上銷售。
約翰‧羅賓斯,這個是一個不得了的覺醒者,他講的話都是有憑有據的,在英文的版本後面,就像寫論文一樣,他的文章後面Reference 都交代的很清楚,假如說你們講的有任何不真確,在美國早就人家告翻了,就是因為他講東西都是有憑有據的,但是,一些利益團體,他們在外面大作廣告,大家就 信以為真,以為說雞是這子養的:母雞帶小雞、牛在大草原吃草的,這是真相嗎?我們小孩子從小就接受錯誤的觀念,把小孩子送到學校,給那種老師在那邊教,小 孩子那麼信任老師,但是老師到底有沒有教對東西?
約翰‧羅賓斯 說:不是納粹消失了集中營就消失了,集中營還存在,存在這些經濟動物的上,大家看看牛排的故事:大家現在吃牛肉一點罪惡都沒有,不吃牛肉,還有其他更好的 營養來源,包括了牛肉的蛋白質跟人肉很接近,舉個例子,水滸傳中就有人賣人肉包子,而港片也有人肉叉燒包的出現,那些警官那麼精明,但他們為什麼吃 不出來,因為他們覺得吃起來就像牛肉,因為蛋白質結構接近。我們現在養豬是養在小籠子裡,還有小牛肉,在高級餐廳、飯店裡都有,小牛肉一定是公牛,那麼小 牛肉要怎麼養呢?就是給他吃的飼料裡面不含鐵質,這種四個月貧血小牛就叫小牛肉。和一般的牛肉不一樣,粉嫩嫩的,但是就是因為貧血,所以只好在飼料裡面添 加很多藥物。
其實,很多事 情的真相,早在一次二次大戰期間就已被知道了,只是醫學界,營養界就像駝鳥一樣一直不肯面對現實,早在一次世界大戰丹麥被封鎖,他們全國吃素,結果疾病死 亡率就下降了,二次世界大戰的候又出來了,挪威被封鎖,疾病、死亡率也往下降,戰後恢復飲食又往上升。所以我們全民健保浪費太多不必要的錢了,而且花了錢 病真的好了嗎?嬰兒最好的食物是母乳,蛋白質5%,熱量百分率5%,但是我們都不給小子喝母奶,卻給喝牛奶,牛奶的蛋白質是人類的三倍,所以小孩子喝牛奶,好像長的很快,可是過敏體質十個裡有七八個,但電視卻報導:本草綱目記載,羊奶有益健康,但是那真的有益健康嗎?
報紙大刊登: 一到三歲的幼兒有六成鐵質不足,可能影響幼兒的腦部發育,另外蛋白質、鈣質待補充,大家會不會覺得很奇怪?現在小孩子都喝牛奶長大,為什麼鐵質、鈣質、蛋 白質還不夠呢?原來美國農業部公佈,像優格、牛奶可以增加鐵質,結果越喝越貧血,還有許多人都有一個錯誤的觀念,就是胃潰瘍要喝牛奶,結果牛奶附在胃壁, 胃酸分泌不出來,胃穿孔都要出來了。還有人說要鐵質吃牛肉,但是牛肉有鐵質嗎?還不如攝取植物的鐵質,像菠菜,黃瓜、青椒等都含有許多鐵質,於是我們體內 就日積月累吃了許多的肉蛋乳製品,,身體變成酸性,那麼要怎麼調整?其實很簡,中醫說體質不好,其實就是人體的PH值偏掉了,有一本書叫“聽,PH值會說話”,各位有興趣可以查閱,要調整體質,是吃“形成鹼性的食物”,只要花個半年的畤間這樣子調整,體質就會好轉很多了。
油脂吃的越多,直腸癌的機率越高,在民國64年時已經公佈出來,但是我們不曾盡到宣導之責:少用脂,少煎少炸,結果直腸癌現在跳到第三位了。
此外很多小孩 子,從小飲食就不對,只吃肉蛋乳製品,缺乏纖維素,結因拉出來的糞便都黏搭搭的沖都很難沖,而且很臭,這都是因為飲食不對,慢慢長大可能便秘都出來了,接 著糞便越來越細,接著腸子可能就長東西了,因此癌症不是一天兩天的,身體會不斷發出警訊提醒我們,但是我們從小到大,沒有任何人告訴我們這些訊號給我們的 意思。還有,大家都以為蛋是好東西,因為他八種必須氨基酸都有,事實上植物互補在一起,就比蛋好多了,比動物的肉好太多了,結果現在美國醫師公會有公佈一 項資料:一個人一個禮拜不能吃超過四個蛋。大家也要注意魚,魚的油脂非常高,50%到60%,所以在台語中講魚生火氣,所以愛吃魚的人臉上會泛油光。至於瘦肉的油脂也有50%,植物中豆類的油用熱量百分比來算是49%,大家還嫌豆腐不夠油,弄個油豆腐出來,黃豆的油脂是37%,是相當高的,所以我們可以攝取綠色的豆子:扁豆、豌豆等等。
人需要的蛋白質其實很低的,佔我們身體卡路里消耗量的2.5% ~8%,一公斤的體重只需要.5~0.8公克的優質蛋白質。美國政府公佈一個人一天需要的蛋白質卻是50公克,事實上世界衛生組織公佈成年男性一天只要 37公克,女性39公克就夠了。我們的衛生署卻還公佈60公克呢,大家對於蛋白質攝取量毫無警覺性,要是無法排出體外就要等著生病了,而且高蛋白質的飲食 會造成我們身體鈣的流失,因此今天要預防骨質疏鬆症,必須要吃低蛋白飲食:三餐之中只有一餐吃到一種動物性的蛋白質,量不能多,避免紅肉,才有機會吃到低 蛋白飲食,而且不要以為植物的蛋白質很少,豆類的蛋白質通常偏高:豆腐的蛋白質到43,黃豆的蛋白質則有35,蔬菜類也有許多蛋白質偏的,所以我們真正需 要的,像地瓜等根莖類食物。
你們可以看地瓜、甘藷、馬鈴薯、南瓜,所謂的根莖類,這個就是我們符合4低1高的東西。這邊每人每年肉的消耗量跟心臟病的死亡人數跟腸癌的死亡人數呈一個平行關係。真相就是油質幹擾,心臟血管疾病、腦中風,有些人又有心臟血管疾病又有癌症。
現在就是照著 這樣的飲食,我們都成為酸性體質,為平衡酸性,骨頭就一直流失,所以要預防骨質疏鬆症,尤其女性到了更年期,特別要知道少了月經,不能夠再把油膩的東西往 身體裡面灌,你灌進去是不容易出來的。動物油質吃的愈多,青春期開始的愈早,哪一個才是高油脂食物,大家可以看到那些香腸、熱狗不用講百分之八十幾,極高 油脂,「蛋」就是百分之65,高油脂部分,所謂的霜淇淋、牛奶、優格,這些都是接近百分之50,中油脂你會看到一 個低脂牛奶,你會說低脂牛奶不是低油脂嗎?真正用熱量百分比一算,低脂牛奶,他是中度油脂。所以美國人就被低脂牛奶騙死了,很多人就是因為這樣子一直喝到 出問題,關節炎、糖尿病、心臟血管疾病的一大堆問題都出來。我們東方人要小心這黃豆,黃豆油脂37,真正低油脂有馬鈴薯百分之1、糯米百分之5、綠豆百分 之6,有人一些人就講,現在蔬菜水果裡面不是也很多農藥嗎?沒有關係,來比較一下這食物中,殺蟲劑的殘餘物在這個葉菜、水果中,和豆類及肉魚乳製品比較起 來,這個植物的算是小巫,動物的算是大巫,既然承諾了這半年要自己調整體質,就自己選看哪一樣東西比較安全。
婦女同胞到了更年期,少了月經不要再把油脂的東西灌進去了,不容易排出來,飲食要改,吃清淡一點,很多的停經症候群,它都會改掉,什麼潮紅潮熱的現象,它都會減輕很多。
什麼叫健康, 健康表示身體狀況良好、充滿活力,使我們在任何年齡都能夠享受生活的樂趣。有人問常規醫學的長處在哪裡?它比其他的醫療系統更善於處理創傷,診斷及治療許 多需要緊急救治和手術的狀況,以抗生素治療細菌性的感染、整形及矯形手術在國外的話,他們缺了手斷了腳要裝義肢,這就是西醫他的強處,他強的地方,因為以 前的話,就是打戰嘛,躺在擔架上面,有的傷口,需要預防感染,切切、割割、縫縫補補,這個它發展出來的長處當然有他的背景,但是他的短處在哪裡,各位,常 規醫學所不能的,治療濾過性病毒感染感冒看的好嗎?至於大部分慢性退化性疾病,慢性退化性疾病看的好嗎?你拿藥你看的好嗎?至於有效地處理大部分的心理疾 病,至於大部分的過敏和自體免疫疾病和大部分類型癌症,這些看的好嗎?
在日本有一個 叫卓也千太郎,在他的醫院堅面,他的癌症治癒率百分之八十幾,他是個外科醫生喔,常規外科醫生,你到他的醫院裡面,他幫你把腫瘤切以外,他還懂得教你怎樣 去調整體質。第二個叫做尿療法,進到他的醫院裡面的話他叫每一個人都喝尿,可是今天不是叫你們喝尿,喔,他有第一個,就是把肉蛋乳製品都斷掉,用植物的東 西,去幫助病人調體質,那是關鍵阿。
馬克斯葛生醫師在60 年前,就把這個飲食療法弄出來了,治療好一大堆癌症病人,馬克斯葛生醫師各位可能沒有聽過,史懷哲有沒有聽過,他是史懷哲的醫師耶,史懷哲有糖尿病,史懷 哲他可以到非洲三度行醫,活到九十幾歲,所以史懷哲說,葛生醫師是二十世紀最偉大的醫學奇才,因為葛生師在德國的時候,用飲食療法治療好一大堆肺結核的 人,他移民到美國去後他就用飲食療治癌症,六十年前就很轟動,可是,在五十年前我們認不認為癌症跟飲食有關係,那些傳統的西醫,看到他有那麼多的因為飲食 改變就治療好的癌症病人,依舊固守己見,假如他們肯承認改變飲食後癌症會好就好了,所以逼的葛生醫師沒有辦法在紐約開業,可是葛生醫師在民國47年的時 候,在美國的華盛頓DC國會上面,做了50 人癌症病人治癒的報告,而且出了一本書,在世界上非常有名,我們都不知道,我們還以為說癌症是絕症。而他用的方法是什麼方法呢?三個小畤喝一次新鮮的果菜 汁,一天喝到30磅,一萬多西西,看你喝的到喝不到,這樣血液很快淨化,腫瘤就消掉,喝不到沒關係,基本上飲食四低一高就行了。
1962 年美國總統甘迺迪在國會上面發表了消費者的四大權力五大義務,怎樣是吃的正確,能夠到一個健康的人生,但更重要的百分之30,另外百分之70可能要調整我 們的信念和意識,我們的權益在哪裡,我們為什麼不健康,因為食物在生產、販賣 、製造過程上,有人違背誠信原則,受害的就是我們這些消費者,所以瞭解真相是非常重要的,因為你瞭解真相以後,你能夠做選擇,你瞭解真相以後你才表達意 見,這就是我們的權益,我們台灣的消費者文教基會成立快20年,他推動的就是把這個四大權利變成八大權利,我們應該醒過來,希望更多人能夠瞭解真相,大家 團結起來 把這些訊息帶回到自己的親朋好友,幫助我們自已的下一代,還有我們自己的兄弟姐妹能夠遠離癌症,言就是具體的關懷社會,裡需要拼命的捐錢蓋醫院需要蓋那麼 多的醫院嗎?至於保護環境,青山綠水當然需要保護,但是現在我們為什麼不健康,是因為我們沒有把我們內在環境保護好,這就是要讓大家瞭解的。

正確飲食 疾病遠離

【我的醫生不開藥】正確飲食 疾病遠離

作者﹕自然醫學及預防醫學 李德初 醫師

正確飲食 疾病遠離

現今許多難以治療的疾病多是因食物而起,因此本章要告訴大家:如何正確飲食,以免「病從口入」。

人類最初期的飲食為素食

人類該吃什麼?可以在聖經中找到答案。

在伊甸園中,上帝說,所有的植物都可以吃(註1),唯獨不可以吃分別善惡樹的果,但人卻受不了引誘而吃了。從此,人有了自由意志分別出善與惡,上帝就把人趕出伊甸園,人類必須自己耕種,從此開始生、老、病、死的痛苦,但當時仍是吃素的。

由此可知,人類當初被造時是以素食作生理設計的,上帝創造各種動物也不是給人類食用的,我們今天若要吃得健康,就要照聖經的教導記載來吃。

但人為何開始吃肉?創世紀9:3洪水後的飲食提到:因為洪水來襲,淹沒了大地,植物類不夠,肥沃的土地也流失了(現在發現好多對人體重要的微量元素在水中、海洋中比泥土中多)。由於沒有足夠營養的東西吃,所以上帝允許人類吃肉。但是,上帝指示人要吃潔淨的動物肉,不潔淨的、死病的不可吃,而且限制吃脂肪及血(利未記7:23~27)(註2)。

洪水前,人可以活到900多歲,洪水後,只能活到120~130歲,看起來人食肉後壽命減短好多。

再看一下以色列人被解放,出埃及後的飲食(出埃及記16:31,民11:7~9)。猶太人在埃及做了400多年的奴隸,後來解放出埃及回到上帝所應許的迦南地,上帝為了改掉他們在埃及的飲食惡習及不服從 上帝的生活習性,就讓他們在曠野中繞走了40年,讓他們曉得上帝的大能,並日漸完全順服上帝。這時,上帝賜他們吃嗎哪(一種如莞茵子的澱粉小餅,天使的食物),那段期間,由於他們信靠上帝,所以糧食並不會不夠,但是也會受引誘回想在埃及有魚、肉可吃的情形。

古時埃及人的疾病

一次大戰前後,以木乃伊做各種醫學科學檢查,配合金字塔內的記載,了解埃及人常患的疾病,包括:血管硬化、嚴重蛀牙、關節炎、肥胖症、大腸憩室炎、膽囊結石、糖尿病、痲瘋病、肺結核、小兒麻痺症、性病、梅毒等。

埃及人死亡的原因,大都是因為飲食的關係:

1. 大量肉食,包括高脂肪和血。

2. 大量乳酪、奶、牛油。

3. 各種油類,高飽和脂肪。

4. 精製的澱粉和其他精製食品。

5. 各種酒類,包括啤酒。

6. 發酵的、鹽醃漬的食品。

7. 暴飲暴食,吃不下去後挖喉嚨催吐,嘔吐後再繼續大吃大喝。

人應該怎麼吃?

似乎人已忘記到底要怎麼吃。懷愛倫在1890年著的《論飲食》提到:「要吃水果、五榖及蔬菜,用簡單的方式烹調,不加香料及各種油脂…。」

在美國越來越多人吃素,素食的好處不單在於不殺生和保育生態,素食也被認定有助於很多慢性疾病防治和體重控制。一般說來,素食可以降低整體脂肪攝取,尤其是飽和脂肪、膽固醇和動物蛋白質量,同時必須增加複合碳水化合物,也就是纖維質的攝取。

在美國的臨床應用上,醫生用全素食、低油脂食物幫病人治療糖尿病和高脂血症,有許多成功的例子,甚至醫生也會建議病人以素食減輕體重。

食物酸鹼值的重要性

我們在選擇食物時,可以用食物的酸鹼值做為指標。

為何食物的酸鹼值如此重要?因為:
1. 自然狀況下,血液為微鹼性(pH 值為7.4),此時廢物的排除、免疫系統能力及生化作用最佳。
2. 吃酸性食物會增加肝、腎的負擔,廢物排除不良,因而累積在內臟、關節、黏膜等處。
3. 尤其是癌症、腫瘤病人,必須吃100%鹼性食物,加強骨質,多做排毒。

酸、鹼性的差距是很小的,差0.001就可能會有問題。正常的血液 pH 值是7.4,痛風的病人血液 pH值7.399,正常與疾病只差 0.001。糖尿病患因血脂肪(三酸甘油脂,TG)高,所以血呈酸性。

美國有一位Robert O. Young.博士,在他的著作《pH Miracle》(酸鹼的奇妙)中就指出,許多慢性病都與酸性體質有關。

酸鹼性食物不是用舌頭的感覺來決定,是由體內食物消化燃燒後所殘存的物質來決定,吃蔬果殘存的物質為鉀、鐵、鎂等為鹼性;吃肉的殘存的物質為磷、氯、硫磺等多呈酸性。

那些是酸性食物?
1. 低酸性食物:加州李、牛油、奶油、油脂。
2. 中酸性食物:大麥、玉米、扁豆、燕麥、花生、米飯、小麥、核桃、乳酪。
3. 高酸性食物:培根、臘腸、牛肉、雞肉、蟹、魚、火腿、羊肉、肝、龍蝦、牡蠣。肉都呈酸性。

動物蛋白質,98%~99%為酸性,易令人生病,人年輕時有能力中和酸性,但年紀大時,運動量又減少,血液的酸性物質不易中和、排除,就容易生病。

紅肉、白肉都含有膽固醇,且紅肉比白肉的飽和脂肪多。

我們攝取的蛋白質應來自植物,比較不像動物蛋白這麼酸。

吃肉又吃飯是酸上加酸,害處更大。

那些是鹼性食物?
1. 低鹼性食物:蘋果、藍莓、梨、草莓、西瓜、蠶豆、花椰菜、洋蔥、青椒、蘿蔔、蘆筍。
2. 中鹼性食物:香蕉、香瓜、櫻桃、椰棗、檸檬、芒果、柳丁、水蜜桃、柿子、鳳梨、橘子、紅蘿蔔、芹菜、小黃瓜、甘藍、萵苣、馬鈴薯、南瓜、地瓜、蕃茄。
3. 高鹼性食物:無花果乾、葡萄乾、橄欖、甜菜、龍眼乾。

蔬菜、水果大多是鹼性食物,植物98%~99%為鹼性,除了加州李之外,幾乎所有的水果都是鹼性的。

我們吃的時候,要先吃鹼性食物,例如先吃生菜、蔬菜或水果,讓它佔胃的容量60%,再吃飯、麵包、豆類。因胃的容量有一定的限度,因此吃八分飽即可。

醫師的叮嚀

水果與蔬菜不能同時吃

我們吃下去的東西,在胃裡消化時間最長的是脂肪,約4小時,消化時間次長的是蛋白質,消化時間最短的是水果,約1~2小時。

蔬菜含有蛋白質及纖維會延長消化時間,約4小時,與消化脂肪的時間相同。纖維是澱粉的一部份,但人體沒有消化纖維的酵素,因此纖維能清腸、通便。但是,吃太多種蔬菜,胃腸會很累,容易消化不良,未消化的菜蠕動至大腸,大腸內有菌落會令其發酵造成脹氣,或腸蠕動不良。所以一餐中不宜吃太多種類的菜,3~5種就好,且要細細地嚼。

吃水果易消化,約2小時就可消化完。一般來說,胃會先消化容易消化的食物,油脂或蔬菜消化完要多4小時,這時水果已消化成果醣在胃裡發酵,製造酒精等20多種複雜的發酵物,再加上各種不同的消化液、胰臟分泌的多種酵素等,會加重肝腎的負擔,使得肝功能不好或原本有肝病的人更容易肝硬化。

沒有牙周病,但有口臭的人就是因吃食物不當,蔬菜、水果混合吃,製造發酵,產生口臭。

若再加上吃肉,口會更臭。因為青菜、水果在胃裡時,胃要用pH值6.5的胃酸消化。消化肉胃酸就要降至pH值1.0~1.5,這是最酸的程度,肉菜一起吃,胃酸會一下低一下高,胃會受不了!所以有胃痛的人不能吃肉,容易因胃酸過多腐蝕胃壁,導致血管破裂出血。每一個人體質健康程度不同,消化耐受能力不一樣,有人吃高麗菜會脹氣,有人吃豆類胃就受不了等等,要憑自己的經驗取捨。

穀類、堅果類、豆類、種子可以與蔬菜、水果相容,一起吃沒問題;但是水果與蔬菜基本上在胃不能相容,以不同餐分開吃為佳。不過,有少數的水果與蔬菜是例外,彼此可以相容,在水果方面是酪梨、橄欖、果汁,在蔬菜方面則是黃瓜、芽菜、萵苣、番茄、西洋菜。

自然界的抗癌食材--植物

植物化學物不算是維生素,也不算是礦物質,但卻有抗癌、防癌、降低血中膽固醇、減少潰瘍的危險性及預防蛀牙的作用。

美國在90年代初期就已大力提倡多吃蔬果。在「每天5蔬果計畫」(5 a Day for Better Health Program) 中提倡每天5種(份)蔬菜與水果,可以減少或預防癌症、高血壓、心臟病、中風、糖尿病等及其他慢性病。

但經過多個專業機構、醫學單位二十多年的追蹤研究,每日5份蔬果仍不足以提高癌症的預防率,因而提出了「每日蔬果5-7-9 」的說法,亦即兒童每天要吃5份、女性7份、男性9份的蔬菜水果才夠,至於癌症病患在治療前、中、後可能要吃到13份、甚至15份才能降低他們的再發率。

美國最大、擁有12,000個醫療人員的癌症中心--安德森癌症中心(MD Anderson Cancer Center),已醫治超過60萬個癌症病人,他們研究證實了5-7-9 理論對於第I、II、III、末期卵巢癌有非常大的好處。

在蔬菜水果的選擇上最好要多種類(如根、莖、花、葉、果實、種子等),以及多種顏色(如黑、綠、紅、黃、紫等),而且還要在樹上成熟的(至少七分熟),連皮整個吃。

不過說真的每天要吃這麼多份蔬果,實在不容易做到,因此便有機構研發了「Juice Plus+蔬果至尊寶」。「Juice Plus+」將蔬果中的養份濃縮提煉出來做到1粒膠囊內可有3.5份水果或蔬菜,而這項產品被亦被美國國家健康研究院(National Institute of Health,簡稱NIH)及美國國家癌症研究院(National Cancer Institute,簡稱NCI) 選核資助研究支持這提升抗癌的飲食方針,並有很多研究報告,證實它對人體是非常有幫助的。

其實,美國現在還有很多由公、私營健康機構推動的素食或生機飲食計劃。因為到目前為止,美國的疾病管制中心(CDC)、衛生署(DHHS)、三軍總醫院(TSGH)、農業部、癌症醫學會(OMA)、癌症研究所(NCI)、心臟學會(AHA)等等,都支持以蔬菜、水果為主食的計劃;因為這樣確實可以減少及預防以上所提的疾病。

植物化學物提高免疫力

有許多的蔬果有很好的抗癌物,因為植物性化學物質中含有抗氧化物或抗自由基的成份,都是動物食品中所沒有的,所以植物可說是自然界天然的抗癌物。各種各樣不同顏色的水果,能連皮吃最好(最好是有機的),當然像榴槤等硬皮類水果就不可能,但像是柑橘類、蘋果、梨、葡萄、甚至西瓜等,都含有極高的植化物如青花素(葡萄籽素)等,很多水果的色素亦是天然的抗氧化物,這些都是上帝賜給我們的健康強化物。

以下是《The Clinician's Handbook of Natural Healing》 (尚無中文書,書名可譯為《臨床者自然療癒手冊》) 一書中提到的自然界抗癌物。當然,最好是以有機耕種的為優。

植物含有下列成分可以抗癌

1.植物性化學物質(Phytochemicals)

2.各種胡蘿蔔素(Carotene),為維他命A前驅物

3.維他命C

4.超氧化物歧化(SOD),一種抗自由基物質

5.硒、鋅等微量元素

6.其他維他命,如天然維他命E等

Some of Our Many Testimonials of Healing

Below are a few of our member's messages about healing from cancer and other conditions with the Budwig Protocol. More testimonials are in our files. The Budwig Protocol is a full plan of nutrition, sun therapy and stress reduction and has saved many lives. Many members named below post regularly.

1] June 16, 2008 - adenocarcinoma - Ursula wrote:
"I have been on the Budwig diet going on 18 months. I was diagnosed with adenocarcinoma in the uterus and was advised on a complete hysterectomy with removal of some lymph nodes. I refused surgery. The complications scared me more than the cancer. I feel well with no further symptoms. So I just keep doing the diet & magnetic pulse therapy. Also...am taking vitalzyme, an enzyme

2] May 2, 2008 - Sarcoma and lung mets - Kathy wrote:
"I just returned from my Dr. appt to review my recent scan results. I am happy to report that there is no evidence of recurrent disease. I am a Sarcoma patient. I had a Peripheral Nerve Sheath tumor removed from my upper thigh in Oct 2006. There were no mets at the time of
surgery but at my one year scan, a 4-6mm lung nodule was found. I started Budwig afterwards. After 2 scans full of bad news, it was so good to hear that they see no evidence that there is any active cancer in my body right now! I'm ready to celebrate!!! Thank GOD!!
http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/FlaxSeedOil2/message/61478
Details on how Kathy did it
http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/FlaxSeedOil2/message/61498

3] April 10, 2008 - Prostate Health - Post #1 - Frank wrote: "I had a Biopsy in 2006 which read 7.8. My urologist told me that supplements and vitamins were not going to help. I...then switched to the Budwig diet. Since I went on the diet my PSA has come down to 6.9." The full message is at this link.
http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/FlaxSeedOil2/message/60712
Post #2 - Artie E. wrote:...my PSA came down within 9 months from 6.9 to under 3. But most importantly is the FREE PSA PERCENTAGE...a more reliable marker than PSA alone...normal range is 25% [and above]. Mine was 11%. Within 9 months on BP it shot up to 38%, which is where it remains a year later.[A score over 25% means less risk of cancer.]
http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/FlaxSeedOil2/message/60718

4] March 25, 2008 - Colon Ca w/Liver Mets - Sid wrote: "My dad is in the same stage as you are: colon ca with liver mets (stage 4). He was diagnosed in December 2006 and was given 6 to 12 months before expiry. Resection was not an option for him either because of the advanced stage (3 lobes affected) and his age... It is now 15 months since dx and dad is still with us. He is not in perfect condition but I can tell you he has no pain at all and is mobile. He did no chemo, took no drugs at all (no painkillers etc).
He only did BP[Budwig Protocol]...

5] Feb. 19, 2008, Rectal Cancer - Dawn Brooks wrote:
"I am a Stage IIIC Rectal Cancer survivor and am praising God and the Budwig diet! I began the Budwig diet about two months ago when a PET/CT scan showed a reoccurance of my rectal cancer. When I went to my surgeon at the Mayo Clinic in January, they confirmed there was
cancer in the lymph node they biopsied. They stated they were sure it was in the entire clump of lymph nodes in the area and wanted me to have chemo followed by radiation and surgery. They also stated there were EXTENSIVE dead cancer cells in the lymph node, which was a good
sign. I KNEW the dead cancer cells were from the Budwig diet! I returned home and continued with the BP and also had magnacharge treatments from my ND. Today my ND performed a scan and my cancer numbers have dropped GREATLY. The cancer is still there, but in just two months, it has been reduced by 90%! I know God lead me to the Budwig diet and I give him all the praise! I will do my best to make sure everyone knows about Dr. Budwig and her protocol! Dawn, Michigan"

6] Jan. 23, 2008 -Husband's cancer, arthritis, heart problems - Rebecca wrote:
"My husband and I have been following the Budwig protocol for nearly four years now. I do not have cancer but my husband has/had male breast cancer , diabetes type 2, arthritis, high blood pressure and heart problems. He had radical mastectomy surgery in June 2004 and the cancer had infiltrated the chest wall and progressed to his lymph glands. He refused chemo therapy,
hormone treatment and all 'anti cancer' drugs offered and has relied almost exclusively on Budwig since diagnosis. He did however accept a course of radiotherapy after surgery with very unpleasant side effects. We try to follow the programme as faithfully as possible but have had a few serious lapses with resulting hikes in blood test results, however he has never suffered a days' illness or pain and his diabetes is under control (he stopped taking medication for this two years ago but continues with beta blockers for the time being...) ...he appears to be in good health for a 75 year old...
http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/FlaxSeedOil2/message/57862

7] Jan. 12, 2008 - Annette, Jodee's daughter - Lymphoma & bone cancer
"Annette's newest test shows even more improvement. Dr Suarez said even some of the lesions on the bones are disappearing. She still has some active cancer in the center of the bones but he said it is still dying out. No lymph nodes are active. We are still doing the same things, nothing different. On Sept. 30, 2007, Jodee wrote: "Got the P.E.T. Infusion reports on Annette...
The tumors on her liver, in her chest, stomach, all gone. Dead. Her bone cancer is still decreasing but also still there. Dr Suarez said...he has never seen a patient with advanced cancer react like this, from a diet. All of her blood work is normal. This is the first time in 4 years that this has
happened. I again thank Dr Budwig for everything as well as everyone on this site...Remember M.D. Anderson. A cancer hospital in Houston, Texas sent her home in April to die. To anyone, keep doing the protocol. It works."
http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/FlaxSeedOil2/message/47403

8] Dec. 3, 2007 - Ovarian Cancer - Rachael wrote:
"I received the results of my CT scans last Thursday. There is NO EVIDENCE of DISEASE!! Every single tumor is gone! I had seven- one was almost 7 cm big!! My doctors called the results a miracle..."
http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/FlaxSeedOil2/message/55256

9] Dec. 3, 2007 - Liver Cancer - Beto wrote:
"Do you remember that my last CT scan of June showed no growth in my tumor, but a bit inflammation in my pancreas and (i didn't tell you) a little simple cyst in my left kidney. Well, now that cyst doesn't exist anymore, the pancreas isn't swollen neither...and finally and more important of all, a sligthly drop in my liver's tumor!!! We already expected good results
since my jaundice disappeared and my tumor markers were negative for a second consecutive time, so now me, my family and friends are in ecstasy...."
http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/FlaxSeedOil2/message/55238

10] Oct. 2, 2007 - Georgette's ex-husband, Laszlo - Lung Cancer
Georgette wrote: "I joined this board in late June when my ex-husband, Laszlo was diagnosed with stage 3b inoperable non-small cell lung cancer. He had a 7.5 x 4.5 cm main tumor in the upper left lobe; the cancer was metastasized to the lymph nodes, and growing in one of the windpipes. In addition, one tumor was pushing on his vocal cord, paralyzing the cord. Last Friday, he had the follow- up P.E.T. scan, and today he went to discuss the result with his oncologist. In June, his SUV indicator was 10.6. Today, it is 2.1!!! The main tumor shrunk
to 4.2 x 6.5 cm, and the small ones are gone."
http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/FlaxSeedOil2/message/51971

11] Sept. 26, 2007 - Susan Langley's Father - Lung Cancer
Susan wrote: "I wrote and told about my 74 year old father who has lung cancer. His tumor was 8 centimeters long, and when he was checked by the doctor yesterday, it is 6.5 centimeters long!!...When he told the oncologist he wasn't going to do chemo and radiation, the doctor looked at all of us, and said, "I guarantee the tumor will continue to grow without this treatment! I also will tell you he will have approximately 2 months to live." Well, that was the first week of July. Dad has energy, his eyes are clearer then ever, and his face looks so much better. He does not deviate from the protocol...

12] Sept. 19, 2007 - Jeanne's husband - Leukemia/anemia/atrial fibrillation
"We are also fighting Leukemia/anemia. My husband has much improved since starting BP about 4 months ago....He also has atrial fibrillation and just this last week he registered a normal sinus rhythm!... "
http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/FlaxSeedOil2/message/51230

13] Sept. 3, 2007 - Martine' husband - Esophageal Cancer
Martine wrote: "I posted a month or so ago asking advice for my husband who has...no, HAD esophageal cancer. The doctor was pressuring him to have surgery, but we were leaning toward simply staying with the Budwig. We cancelled the surgery scheduled for the middle of August. Last week, John had an endocopic ultrasound...The doctor could find nothing. No tumor, no lymph node involvement, nothing except some residual inflammation from the radiation...He called it a "complete response."

14] Aug 5, 2007 - Asthma - Sid wrote: "I have been symptom-free for more than a month now while on modified BP = 3 FO + 6 CC daily; no meat, no sugar; lots of veggies and fruits. To date, I have not touched my Ventolin nebulizer nor inhaler. Not a single attack in two months (unheard of in my case). I've also quit Prednisone (steroid) and Claritin...What a relief.
http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/FlaxSeedOil2/message/48926

15] Aug 5, 2007 - Halima - NHL Follicular lymphoma, stage 4
Halima wrote: "I was diagnosed on Sep 2006 with NHL Follicular lymphoma stage 4, grade 2, type A ( no symptoms). ...was offered chemo. I refused. I decided to follow [Budwig]...It took me some months to get "organized" and follow [Budwig] as close as I could. On Jan 2007 I did ultrasound and blood tests. my largest lymph node around the liver was 54mm. August 2007 I did ultrasound again: My largest lymph node is 30 mm !! 20% smaller..."
http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/FlaxSeedOil2/message/48915

16] July 31, 2007 - CBA - Fibrocystic Breast Disease
CBA wrote: "I had fibrocystic breast disease, it started last year, I avoided xenoestrogens, ate only organic, took a lot of supplements but this didn't help so much. I had an ultrasound and they found plenty of cysts in my left breast (5) and right side (2). I started Budwig diet april last year. My breast tissue looks and feels normal now..."
http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/FlaxSeedOil2/message/48687

17] July 19, '07 - non-Hodgkins lymphoma - Eric wrote:
"I have diffuse large B-cell lymphoma.... I took the CHOP-R chemo from March until June, 2006 but by October the stuff was back. In January, [my oncologist] did recommend more chemo to be followed by a stem cell transplant. I opted for natural methods instead." UPDATE: 8/16/07 - "Had more bloodwork done...my LDH is in the normal range. It fell from 207 (three weeks ago) to 179. According to the Ohio State lab, normal is 100-190. Needless to say, I am thrilled!"
http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/FlaxSeedOil2/message/49406

18] July 10, '07 - Breast Cancer with mets to the bones. Janice wrote: "I have had no surgery...no allopathic medicine whatsoever. The tumors in my breasts (both sides), have reduced by 70-80% over the last four months on the BP. I have regained 60-70% range of motion in my left arm (which was practically none). My right arm is at about 90%...I had about 50% range before BP.
http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/FlaxSeedOil2/message/47256

19] June 12,'07 - Georgeta's husband, Cony. Multiple Myeloma.
Excerpts from Georgeta's message:
- diagnosed with MM stage III B (Kidney failure) in spring 2005
- treated by Mayo doctor with steroids (dexamethasone) for 4
months to restore kidney function. Had stem cell transplant- extremely sick during transplant, almost dead with infections including septicemia. Jan. 2006 while in hospital again, diagnosed with amyloidosis in his lung, another deadly disease. Declared terminal...6 month or less to live -came home extremely sick, unable to eat, sleep, depressed, developed shingles...
Found Budwig books on Internet & later this group. Started protocol partially, not being able to eat normal portions. Gradually went on protocol 100%. [6/12/07]UPDATE: very good partial remission...Our neighbors used to see ambulances to our door. Now they see Cony...bathing in sun, reading and drinking his juices. What a difference.
http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/FlaxSeedOil2/message/46191
8/16/07-UPDATE: Last week...at Mayo for another 3-month visit...
After...test result, doctor told us: no trace of cancer.

20] May 2007 - Peter Ryan - Liver cancer.
With two tumors in his liver, Peter refused all conventional treatments. He chose the Budwig Protocol. After including all parts of the plan, his test results showed that one tumor disappeared & the other was reduced by half after about 3 months. He is still following the plan & steadily reducing the cancer.
July UPDATE: http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/FlaxSeedOil2/message/47853

21] May '07 - Carol's son - Leukemia.
After returning from Iraq, Carol's 22 year old son was diagnosed with CML. He stopped chemo after one treatment & started a raw foods diet. When he added flax oil/cottage cheese, he rapidly made greater progress. Now his energy is high & his blood counts are in the normal range. His leukemia is gone.
http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/FlaxSeedOil2/message/44423
Further update from Carol
http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/FlaxSeedOil2/message/44912

22] March '07 - Kimball Louis - Esophageal Cancer -
After having his esophagus removed due to cancer, Kimball, age 40 learned in May, '06, that the cancer had returned. He went to M.D. Anderson Cancer Center in Houston, TX, for chemo but after the treatment, tests showed that the cancer remained. Doctors said there was nothing more they could do. Kimball found the Budwig Protocol & FlaxseedOil2. In Jan '07, he began following the full protocol "to the letter." Seven weeks later testing showed the cancer was gone.
http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/FlaxSeedOil2/message/42145

23] Jan.'07 - Al Pechel - Tongue Cancer-Squamous Cell Carcinoma
In June '06, Al was diagnosed at UCLA & surgery was scheduled. He canceled surgery, found FlaxseedOil2 & began the Budwig plan. In Dec '06 a 2nd tongue biopsy was taken at UCLA, it showed no cancer as did re-check in mid-Jan '07.
http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/FlaxSeedOil2/message/41058

24] Feb.'06 - Allen - Colon Cancer. [Part of the posted message]
Allen wrote: "I am a 42 year old male and was diagnosed with colon cancer in May 2004. I went the surgery, chemo and radiation route and almost said goodbye...There was no hope left by Sept 04, I was very fatigued, by then bleeding constantly - not to mention all the pain I felt due to the cancer having spread to my bones. In fact, I was busy getting my affairs in order. My
son was 9 and my daughter only 2. Then...[I]...started on the Budwig protocol.. by Oct...I was able to walk normally again, most of the pain was gone and in November I went back to work.. I am healthy now - the Budwig protocol saved my life. [Between Sept and Nov, 3 months, Allan regained a normal life]
http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/FlaxSeedOil2/message/34975

25] Cliff Beckwith, the man who started FlaxseedOil2, was diagnosed with advanced prostate cancer when he was 69 & given 6 months to live by his urologist. He learned about Dr. Budwig, started flax oil and cottage cheese and lived till age 85, passing away in April, '07.

26] Brain Cancer-Glioma - Kristy, a young woman, could not speak or focus her eyes and was in the terminal ward of the hospital when her family and friends began feeding her the Budwig diet. Her mother wrote the following after several months of the Budwig plan.
http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/FlaxSeedOil2/message/33252
"My daughter was diagnosed with Glioma which is a cancerous brain tumor. The doctors did not perscribe chemo or radiation. They said there was no hope. That was in early June.[2005] 3 weeks after starting Budwig diet she started to get better. We are now in the process of transferring her out of the terminally ill center and into a physical therapy center. The doctor has said its a miracle."
http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/FlaxSeedOil2/message/33268

27] Breast Cancer - In '95 Daphne Moore had a cancerous breast tumor removed.
In '01 matatasis to the vertebre was found. She began the Budwig Plan & is now cancer free. http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/FlaxSeedOil2/message/31379
UPDATE: Jan 2, 2006, Daphne wrote: I am estrogen positive at 12 on a scale from 1 to 12 & since starting the FO/CC 5 years ago have had no more breast cancer. 2nd UPDATE: July, 2007, "...after getting the results of my annual "szinti". Nothing new to be found, in fact the old hotspot where I had had a back fracture from an accident has also disappeared...I am a 12.5 year survivor of advanced BC. I still take the BP on a daily basis and love it. I am careful but not overly strict in my eating habits, am not a great meat eater anyway.

28] Cheryl worked for 3-4 years with a group of patients who healed & regained their normal lives with the Budwig Protocol. She wrote: "...we have a liver cancer patient in remission for almost 2 years now, pancreatic cancer -2 years, my own dad - non-hodgkins lymphoma 2 1/2 years, my sister -breast cancer, 2 years 9 months, all the arthritis patients - unbelievable improvements.
http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/FlaxSeedOil2/message/33215
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These are a FEW of the MANY testimonials from members. See Files, Folder 6 for
more: http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/FlaxSeedOil2/files

酸性食物 Acidic Foods

** Moderately Acidic
*** Extremely Acidic

Vegetables

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corn, lentils, olives

Fruits
=====
Blueberries**, Canned Fruits, Cranberries**, Plums***, Prunes***

Grains, grain products
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Amaranth, Barley**, Bran, wheat**, Bran, Oat**, Corn, Corn starch, Oats (rolled), Oatmeal, Qinoa, Rice (all), Rye, S pelt, Wheat, Wheat germ, Noodle, Macaroni, Spaghetti, Bread***, crackers, soda**, Flour, white, flour, wheat,

Beans & Legumes
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Black beans, Chick peas, Green peas, Kidney beans, Lentils, Red beans, soy beans, soy milk, white beans, rice milk, almond milk

Dairy
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Butter**, Cheese**, cheese, processed, Ice-cream, Ice milk

Nuts & Butters
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cashews, legumes, peanuts, Peanuts butter, Tahini, Walnuts

Fats & Oils
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Avocado Oils, Butter, Canola Oil, Corn Oil, Olive Oil, Sesame oil, Sunflower oil

Sweeteners
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Sugar, corn syrup

Alcohol
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Bear***, Spirits ***, Wine ***

Animal protein
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All meats ***, All Seafoods ***, All organ meats ***, sausage ***

Other Foods
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Cocoa, Coffee ***, soft drink ***

Drugs & chemicals
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Aspirin, Chemicals, Drugs, medicinal, Pesticides, Herbicides, tobacco***
* These foods leave an alkaline ash but have acidifying effect on the body.

see below link for more info
http://www.naturalhealthschool.com/acid-alkaline.html

碱性食物 Alkaline Food

* Slightly Alkaline
** Moderately Alkaline
*** Extremely Alkaline

Vegetables
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Alfafa**, Barley Grass***, Broccoli**, Cabbage**, Carrot**, Cauliflower**, Celery, Cucumber*, Garlic**, Green peas, Green bean, Lettuce**, Mushrooms*, Onion*, Pumpkin**, Radishes*, Spinach, Spirulina, Sprouts, Sweet potatoes, Tomatoes*, watercress***, wheat grass***

Fruits
=====
Apple**, Apricot**, Avocado**, Banana**, Berries, Blackberries, cherries, sour*, coconut, fresh*, dates, dried***, figs, dried***, grapes**, grapefruit**, honeydew melon, Lemon***, Lime, Orange**, Peach**, Pear***, Pineapple***, Raisins***, raspberries**, Strawberries**, Watermelon***,


Protein
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Almond*, Chestnuts*, millet, tempeh (fermented), Tofu (fermented)
whey protein powder

Spices & Seasonings
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Cinnamon, Curry, Ginger**, Chilli pepper, sea salt**, miso, tamari, All herbs

Others
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Apple cider vinegar**, Bee pollen, Lecithin granules, Molasses, black strap, Probiotic, cultures, green juices, veggie juices ***, Fresh fruit juice

see below link for more info
http://www.naturalhealthschool.com/acid-alkaline.html

Flax meal and oil and the prevention/treatment of cancer

Flax meal and oil and the prevention/treatment of cancer

The following Blog essays were written on June 8 and 9, 2005, on the Grouppe Kurosawa web site. These essays present solid evidence that nutritional or dietary factors can not only prevent but successfully treat breast and other cancers. http://www.grouppekurosawa.com/blog

A Single Flax Seed Muffin Per Day Reduces Her2 Expression by 71%
in Women With Breast Cancer After Only 32 Days.

This is the single most astonishing scientific article I have ever read. I would like to thank Catherine from the GK Discussion Group for putting the Bug up my butt about the wonders of flax seed and its oil. I grind up flax seed and put it on yogurt all the time, but I had NO idea the stuff was this powerful.

I have a full copy of this scientific paper and the data are truly remarkable. In brief, women newly diagnosed with breast cancer were given a daily single muffin to eat that contained 25 grams of ground flax seeds. Controls got a wheat muffin. After a little more than 30 days, the women eating the single muffin per day saw the cell growth index of their breast cancer cells decrease by 34%, the expression of the dreaded cancer growth receptor Her2 (c-erbB2) decrease by 71%, and the apoptosis or self-suicide index of their breast cancer cells increase by 31%. If a new drug did this, the company's stock would increase 500 fold in one day and the news would be all over the newswires. These results weren't attained by a drug, but by one of God's Medicines, good ole dirt cheap flaxseeds.

Isn't this amazing? In one month, one muffin a day caused 31% of the cancer cells, on average, to die.

http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/queryd.fcgi?cmd=Retrieve&db=pubmed&dopt=Abstract&list_uids=15897583

Here is the real interesting part. Both the flax oil and the natural lignan precursors in flaxseed were necessary to achieve these results. Flaxseed contains 100 to 800 times more lignan precursors than any other plant food in the vegetarian diet. Lignans are produced in the intestines by bacteria that convert the flax precursors into different lignan molecules. These lignans then readily enter the blood. There is an exact correlation between the amount of flaxseed ingested and the amount of lignans found in the blood. This means that consuming more flaxseed can increase the levels of anti-cancer lignans in the blood.

What do lignans do? Frankly, the list goes on and on. They compete with estrogen for binding to its receptors, they are anti-angiogenesis factors (they stop blood vessel growth into tumors), etc. I will do a more complete computer search in the next few days.

What is really exciting is that flaxseed kills breast cancer cells regardless if they possess estrogen receptors or not. This means the flaxseed protocol is NOT particular to estrogen dependent breast cancer. In fact, it is probably not particular to breast cancer at all. It's looking more and more like a general cancer preventative and treatment, and for pennies per day. This is amazing...

http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/queryd.fcgi?cmd=Retrieve&db=pubmed&dopt=Abstract&list_uids=15849746

In the following study human breast cancer cells implanted into immune deficient mice were substantially growth inhibited if the mice were fed flaxseed. This study shows that flaxseed induced the downregulation of insulin like growth factor 1, and epidermal growth factor in these cells, two major growth factors for cancer cells of all types. This is similar to the downregulation of the Her2 receptor reported in the first study. Of further note, the incidence of metastasis of these breast cancer cells to the lungs was reduced by 89%. And the hits just keep on coming...

http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/queryd.fcgi?cmd=Retrieve&db=pubmed&dopt=Abstract&list_uids=12588699

Angiogenesis is the growth of blood vessels. Simple. But the growth of blood vessels into tumors provides them with food, and oxygen and removes waste so its a process that should be stopped if at all possible. Tumor cells secrete angiogenesis factors such as VEGF, or vascular endothelial growth factor, which induces the formation of blood vessels into the tumors. Half the cancer-based scientific community, it seems that many anyway, is trying to turn off this process. Well, here is the bad news for the biotech community...flaxseed inhibits cancer metastasis and does so partially through the inhibition of VEGF release from cancer cells. Incredible!!

http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/queryd.fcgi?cmd=Retrieve&db=pubmed&dopt=Abstract&list_uids=12142076

In the final study, flaxseed products were shown to reduce the metastasis of melanoma cells, one of the MOST metastatic of all cancers. Clearly, flaxseed inhibits the growth of all cancer cells, some more than others perhaps. In the future, you are going to see more and more studies on the use of flaxseed to both prevent and treat a wide variety of cancers. The revolution has cleary begun and you heard it all here first. Hang on for the ride...

http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/queryd.fcgi?cmd=Retrieve&db=pubmed&dopt=Abstract&list_uids=10424786

Now, its muffin making time.

Flaxseed Lignan Precursors

In the previous post, I cited some very exciting evidence that flaxseed meal, baked into muffins, could actually kill a substantial number of breast cancer cells in newly dignosed women. This careful study was done in women and confirmed by before and after biopsies. I absolutely cannot think of anything more exciting for the preventation AND treatment of breast cancer.

This Blog is to provide a little background information on what is going on biochemically.

Flaxseed contains the highest concentrations of different lignan precursors molecules than any other plant. When these precursors are eaten, bacteria in the gut convert them into biologically active molecules like the phytoestrogens enterodiol and enterolactone. These are the biologically active lignans and they are rapidly transported across the intestinal wall into the blood.

There are animals called "germ-free", kept in highly clean facilities, that have NO bacteria in their bodies...anywhere. When these rats are fed flaxseed, the active lignans are not made. Clearly, bacteria are turning flaxseed precursors into powerful natural medicines.

http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/queryd.fcgi?cmd=Retrieve&db=pubmed&dopt=Abstract&list_uids=12270221

It stands to reason that for flaxseed to be of maximal benefit, we need to take care of our gut bacteria. This sounds like a dumb comment but it isn't. The scientific evidence is clear. If you take antibiotics on a routine basis, smoke, have frequent bowl movements, or eat a great deal of fat, your intestinal bacteria will be killed. If you cannot drop your fat intake, stop smoking, or stay off "the pot", you will need to consume acidophyllus milk or live culture yogurt. This is a must. Besides, you need the calcium for proper health anyway. If you are lactose intolerant, you can purchase capsules of free dried intestinal bacteria.

There is a huge scientific database on the role of lignans in health. Most of these studies have been in animals or epidemiological studies in humans. These human studies are statistical. For example, a group of people in an area in Germany or elsewhere may be studied for their intake of flaxseed and other grains and the future incidence of cancer they might experience.

In general, lignans protect against breast cancer in premenopausal women. There really is no protection for postmenopausal women or for men with respect to prostate cancer. Clearly, lignans are blocking the estrogen II receptor and protecting against hormone dependent breast cancers. Great news.

But the news is actually better than you think. These statistical studies followed people in their usual routine. This means the scientists did not tell them what to eat. They just recorded what they eat. Most people do NOT eat flaxseed or even use flax oil. They eat other grains that contain 100-800 times LESS lignan precursors. Next, there is a difference between preventing a disease and treating one.

The grains these people ate were probably at a MUCH lower level than the 25 grams of flaxmeal consumed by the breast cancer women. Yet these lower levels were associated with a reduction in estrogen dependent cancers. There was no protection against postmenopausal breast cancers or prostate cancer. Clearly, only low levels of lignans need to be present to block the estrogen II receptor. BUT, the lignans in flaxmeal DO kill estrogen negative breast cancer cells. They also kill melanoma cells and probably many other types as well. Its a question of dose, my friends.

The more flaxmeal you consume, the more lignans enter the body. This is what the Canadian scientists did. 25 grams of flaxseed contains a huge amount of lignan precursors. Why not take 50 grams of flaxseed a day in the form of muffins or smoothies (see next blog)? The stuff is definitely not toxic and it could save your life no matter what kind of cancer you have. It is very clear that these lignans are blocking powerful growth factor receptors like EGF, Her2, Insulin like growth factor-1, and VEGF, the hormone responsible for stimulating blood vessels into tumors. These lignan effects have nothing to do with estrogen. It just so happens they are incredibly effective at blocking estrogen II receptors at very low doses. They also appear to be weak aromatase inhibitors.

Some smoothie recipes to follow that use flaxmeal. Very yummy.

Flaxmeal Smoothies

Here are some delicious flax meal recipes compliments of Catherine, a member of the Grouppe Kurosawa Discussion group.

Keep in mind that 25 grams of flaxseed is about 1/8 of a cup or 4 tablespoons. These seeds MUST be ground as fine as possible in a coffee grinder. Flaxseed contains a great deal of oil so the consistency of the meal will not be like flour. But it must be ground into the finest meal possible. Otherwise, our friends, the gut bacteria, will not be able to convert the pre-lignans into active lignans.

As I said previously, eat as much flaxmeal as you like, especially if you have cancer. It can only help you. I have been grinding up flaxmeal and putting it on live culture yogurt for years. I had no idea I was a trailblazer. Also, buy some flax oil. It's only sold in health food stores and must be refrigerated. Also, do NOT grind up flaxseed and put it in a jar for storage, even in the frig. Grind up what you need fresh. I am worried about the flax oil in the meal going bad. Just color me cautious.

Here are Catherine's recipes. There are some additional references at the end. If you have new recipes to contribute, contact me at smartin@grouppekurosawa.net.

Chocolate Smoothie
8-12 oz. organic chocolate milk
1/8 cup flaxseeds ground into meal in a coffee grinder
1 tblsp (non-lignan) flaxseed oil
crushed ice

Concord Grape Smoothie
8-12 oz. Concord grape juice (or other non-citrus fruit juice)
1/8 cup flaxseeds ground into meal in a coffee grinder
1 tblsp (non-lignan) flaxseed oil
crushed ice
add any type of other/frozen berries as desired

Cherry Power Smoothie
1/2 cup grape juice1/2 cup cherry juice (optional)1 1/2 cups frozen, dark cherries
1 sliced banana
1 cup plain organic yogurt (active culture)
1/4 cup ground flaxseed
2-4 tblsp flaxseed oil
2 tblsp raw wheat germ
1-2 tblsp honey
Put everything in a blender, blend 2 minutes. Makes 2 tall glasses.

Pineapple-Strawberry Smoothie
1 1/2 cups chilled pineapple juice
1/8 cup flaxseed ground into meal
2 tblsp flaxseed oil
8 tblsp organic yogurt
10 frozen strawberries
crushed ice
In a blender, combine ingredients in the order listed and puree to a smooth consistency, adding crushed ice as needed.

Breakfast Muesli

1/8 cup flaxseeds ground in a coffee grinder
1 tblsp (non-lignan) flaxseed oil
½ cup of cottage cheese
Add any or all:
coarsely ground flaxseed
shredded coconut
diced apples or other fresh fruit
sliced bananas
chopped walnuts or other nuts (not peanuts)
diced dates, raisins or other dried fruit

(If you use fresh or canned pineapple, you must eat the Muesli right away because the acid in pineapple causes the oil to taste bitter if not eaten immediately.)

Photo of prepared Muesli:
http://www.glaube-nur.de/ernae05.htm

Inexpensive coffee grinder:
http://tinyurl.com/5zzmv

Good reports/feedback re this blender:
http://tinyurl.com/537he

Johanna Budwig: Oil-Protein Diet Cookbook
http://tinyurl.com/6hl6s

Johanna Budwig: Flax Oil As a True Aid Against Arthritis, Heart Infarction, Cancer and Other Diseases
http://tinyurl.com/5jl4t

The Flax Cookbook: Recipes and Strategies for Getting the Most from the Most Powerful Plant on the Plane
thttp://tinyurl.com/55ync

Flaxseed Oil Kit—How to Grind Your Own Delicious Flaxseed
http://www.wheatgrasskits.com/flaxkit.htm

The Flaxmeal Revolution Has Begun. Volunteers Wanted

The only way to prove the efficacy of flaxmeal as a true treatment protocol for a wide variety of cancers and leukemias is to test it in volunteers. Grouppe Kurosawa is the only organization that can conduct and coordinate these tests in a timely manner, and at no real cost to anyone.

There is no shortage of men and women out there, across the world, that either refuse modern medical treatment or have no access to medical treatment at all. We want volunteers from this category to test the efficacy of flaxseed dietary products on cancer and other diseases. Flaxseed cannot be found in most grocery stories in the US. But it can be found in almost all health food stores, as can flax seed oil.

I bought some flaxseed a week ago and the organic form cost $1.45 a pound USD. Flax oil is more expensive, but it's used in very small quantities. It is not absolutely necessary to use flax seed oil anyway since the freshly ground meal contain substantial qualtities of oil.

The idea that inexpensive, common flax seed meal and oil is that powerful against breast cancer growth is frankly a difficult concept to grasp. I am obviously great believer and promotor of natural medicines, but I never expected to see data like that reported by those wonderful Canadian doctors. I had to read their scientific paper three times and I STILL couldn't believe it. I am now semi-buried in scientific abstracts and papers on the subject of natural lignans and health. Now I believe it, the data doesn't lie. The clouds in my mind are clearing.

We need medical volunteers and we need chef contributors to formulate flaxmeal and oil recipes that even children will readily consume. Remember, childhood cancer/leukemia is one of our major priorities, but children aren't going to eat anything that tastes bad.

So let's get going. Contact me at smartin@grouppekurosawa.net.
http://grouppekurosawa.com

Sunday, June 29, 2008

INTRODUCTION to the BUDWIG PROTOCOL

INTRODUCTION to the BUDWIG PROTOCOL with DIET DETAILS
This plan has stopped cancer & other diseases for over 50 years


This can help you to follow Dr. Budwig's protocol. It is based
on her book, "Cancer - The Problem and the Solution" [1999], her
cookbook, "The Oil-Protein Diet" [1952] as well as on our Files
for this group and experiences of our members. The menu below is
Dr. B's SUGGESTED GUIDELINE, you don't have to consume all of it.

Most people begin gradually, adding healthy foods & liquids and
eliminating damaging ones. The diet seems simple, but foods are
powerful and can damage or heal a person. The Budwig plan has healed
people of many kinds of cancer and other diseases and conditions.

In liver, pancreatic, stomach and gall bladder disease it's best to
begin with a "Transition Diet" which is explained in our Files
Section, Folder 3. After the transition, begin the diet below with
small amounts of the oil & cheese as well as the other foods.

Dr.Budwig had over a 90% success rate with this protocol with
all kinds of cancer patients over a 50 year period. Many research
studies done in the last ten years support the cancer-fighting value
of the foods, juices, sun exposure and relaxation Dr.Budwig recommended.
There are many testimonials in the Files of this group written by
members who have regained their health by following this protocol
after being diagnosed with cancer - many of them terminal.

To start the diet, it helps to have 3 appliances:
1- A coffee bean grinder to grind the whole brown flaxseeds sold in health food stores or online. Freshly ground seeds are a must.

2- An immersion hand-held mixer (a stick-shaped mixer) to blend and bond the flaxseed oil [FO] & cottage cheese [CC] together so that they become one food, making the oil water-soluble and more absorbable. It's important to use an electric mixer rather than stirring the two.

3- A vegetable juicer. A masticating type juice is said to give a
more healthful juice than a centrifugal type. Research Green Star & Omega 8005.

FLAXSEED OIL and COTTAGE CHEESE (FOCC) or quark:
Generally, each tablespoon of Flaxseed Oil (FO) is blended with 2 or more tablespoons of low-fat organic Cottage Cheese(CC)or quark. That is a ratio of approximately 1:2. Cold-pressed refrigerated liquid FO is used, for example, Barlean's & Spectrum. It's better to buy regular FO instead of High Lignan FO. Healthier lignans are obtained at a lower cost by using freshly ground flaxseeds. [used instead of Linomel]. Ground seeds must be used within 15 minutes.

TO START THE DAY - About an hour before breakfast, have a glass of raw sauerkraut juice. It has cancer-fighting benefits. Homemade is best in order to get the digestive enzymes [recipe in
Files - Folder 5 'Foods']. Go to this site for a video on making sauerkraut:
http://www.leeners.com/sauerkraut-video.html Press the arrow to start video. To get saurkraut juice, run the finished homemade kraut through your juicer.

Also, you can order RAW sauerkraut juice at this link:
http://stores.commonhealthproducts.org/Detail.bok?no=26
Anything pasteurized has lost its enzymes but still offers lactic acid which is important and helps with digestion. Biotta is a brand that is pasteurized but is a high quality juice, has lactic acid & vitamins C & K.
Biotta can be ordered online. One 17oz bottle offers 2 or 3 servings.
Use this link: http://store.efoodpantry.com/

BREAKFAST -
Start with a cup of green tea or herbal tea. It provides warm liquid required for the ground flaxseeds to swell properly. That is important. Then eat your Muesli [Muesli in the Budwig diet refers to the recipe below - we often call it FOCC]. Cottage cheese, quark, homemade yogurt cheese or kefir cheese is OK to use. [Recipes in Files]

Budwig FOCC[or quark]
Recipe: [Make enough for 1 meal only, avoid storing.
Eat immediately. Use organic foods if possible. JB's cookbook has varied recipes]
[1] Blend 3 Tbs flaxseed oil with 6 Tbs low-fat CC or quark with a hand-held immersion electric mixer for up to a minute. If needed, add 2 Tbs milk. Avoid adding water or juices when blending FO with CC or quark. The mixture should be like rich whipped cream with no separated oil.
Layer or stir in the following ingredients:

[2] Grind 2 Tbs whole flaxseeds and add. [This replaces Linomel] Freshly ground seeds become rancid within 20 minutes, eat recipe immediately.

[3] Add various fruits such as fresh [or thawed-out frozen if necessary] berries, all kinds, which contain strong cancer-fighting ellagic acid.

[4] Add other fresh fruit if you like, totaling 1/2 to 1 cup of fruit.

[5] If mixture is too thick, add 1 or 2 Tbs of fruit juice [e.g. dark grape, blueberry] or milk. Fruits & their juices are proven cancer fighters.

[6] Add organic raw nuts such as walnuts or Brazil nuts [no peanuts] and a bit of raw honey and, if you like, vanilla, cinnamon, lemon juice, etc. Try various fresh organic fruits & flavorings.
[This recipe is one example of how FO can be mixed with cheese. If you don't like this recipe, you can make yogurt cheese, kefir cheese, goat cheese. You also can add veggies/spices rather than fruit & eat the fruit at another time.]

Here's a link to a video of the FOCC recipe being made.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RSoddptWL0s

Here's a 2nd video of the FOCC Introductory Recipe
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-ZgLvg1ixhk


MID-MORNING -
Freshly-pressed vegetable juice from carrots and/or beet, celery, lemon, apple as well as green vegetables - lettuces or spinach[carrot & beet juices are especially helpful to the liver & are strong cancer fighters] Vary vegetables. Chart comparing juicers: http://www.2-life.com/site/juicer_reviews.html

GO OUTSIDE FOR SUNLIGHT - Dr. Budwig emphasized that being in sunlight is very healthful for vit.D and other benefits [even in winter]. Avoid burning & avoid sunscreen & sunglasses.

If you feel up to having some exercise, individualize it according to your strength - DON'T OVERDO IT. Some quotes by Dr.Budwig regarding exercise: "Often yoga or sport is very important, but sometimes the patient should not do this" and "I would never allow a cancer patient with metastases to jog, ride a bicycle, or to practice yoga. His body must relax."

One form of exercise that is beneficial for most people is using a rebounder [a mini-trampoline] because it helps clear the lymph system and promotes better drainage. See www.healthbounce. com & www.needakrebounder .com]

BEFORE LUNCH -
A cup of warm green or herbal tea. Use honey if desired (no sugar). Also suggested, one Tbs whole flaxseeds, freshly ground and added to a glass of champagne, known to help digestion & absorption. [1999 book]

LUNCH -
RAW vegetable salad with various home-made salad dressings which may include one or more Tbs FO blended with 1 or 2 Tbs organic low-fat CC plus one Tbs organic apple cider vinegar or lemon juice and spices. Or, for sweeter dressing, try FO & grape, orange, apple or another juice. You can vary the salad dressings based on the recipes in the Oil-Protein Diet Cookbook. Several recipes do not include cottage cheese at all. The body can utilize 1 or 2 Tbs oil without cottage cheese. Avoid commercial salad dressings. Pumpkin seed oil can also be used. Experiment with spices or honey for variety.

If still hungry, make baked or steamed veggies and grains. [See "DINNER"]

LUNCH DESSERT: It's IMPORTANT to have a SECOND SERVING of FOCC with varied fresh raw fruits (organic if possible). Again, use 3 Tbs FO & 6 Tbs CC with fresh fruit but NO flaxseeds. If there are problems digesting this amount of oil, begin with smaller amounts of FOCC and increase it slowly. Chew very well to optimise digestion. Predigestion starts in the mouth by mixing saliva with the foods. Try to have meals in a peaceful atmosphere. Relaxing is important.

MID-AFTERNOON -
Two Tbs whole flax seeds, freshly ground, stirred into a glass of sparkling wine or Champagne OR one Tbs flax seeds, ground and stirred into a glass of fruit juice: grape, cherry or pineapple.
Chew the ground flaxseeds for better digestion. Repeat 1/2 hour later.

RELAX, in sunlight if possible, TO RELIEVE STRESS. Empty the mind of worries, angers, fears. Focus on nature, music, chat, laughter, or what pleases you. Think kind thoughts about yourself & others. Dr. Budwig said that relieving stress is extremely important. Many research studies support this idea.
http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/FlaxSeedOil2/message/57568

LATE AFTERNOON -
One Tbs whole flaxseeds, ground & added to blueberry or papaya juice. Both papaya & pineapple [above] have digestive enzymes if they are fresh. Most bottled juices have lost their enzymes but still have valuable nutrients. If making the juice, drink it immediately after preparation before the enzymes are lost by air and light. You want to get as many natural enzymes as possible [as well as electrons from flax seeds & oils]. [Note: Instead of the fruit juices, some members heal using homemade vegetable juices as described at 10 a.m.]

DINNER -
Vegetable soup or a variety of veggies and starch-containing foods, well spiced. Add Oleolux and nutritional yeast flakes after cooking. Nutritional yeast adds important B-vitamins which boost energy & mood. Choices of cooked starchy foods - buckwheat (JB's top choice-digests well & very nutritious), millet, brown rice, lentils, beans, peas, yams & potatoes. Add lightly cooked vegetables such as kale, tomatoes, spinach, beets, carrots, chard, cabbage, brussel sprouts, broccoli, onions, artichokes, asparagus, peppers, green beans, etc. Also, add healthful spices such as cayenne pepper, paprika, turmeric & others. AFTER COOKING, add homemade Oleolux 'to taste,' which adds more nutrition and satiates appetite. [Oleolux recipe in File 5].
Use also as a spread on bread [whole or sprouted grain, homemade or Ezekiel].

EVENING -
A glass of organic red wine if desired.

The above diet can be varied by the many recipes in Dr. Budwig's book "The Oil-Protein Diet Cookbook," sold on Amazon and Barlean's websites for about $10.

THE FOLLOWING IS VERY IMPORTANT:
Dr. Budwig stressed that we must AVOID UNHEALTHY FOODS and SUBSTANCES such as hydrogenated fats, trans-fats, animal fats [other than in cheese]; avoid butter, sugar, white flour, preservatives, processed foods, pesticides and chemicals, even those in household products & cosmetics. Drink chemical-free, filtered water if possible.

++ Avoid leftovers - food should be prepared fresh and eaten soon after preparation to maximize intake of health-giving electrons & enzymes.

++ At least 3x a day drink warm green or herbal teas, unsweetened or sweetened only with honey.

++ Stress is damaging. Avoid stress and anxiety; take time to relax & enjoy each day. Listen to beautiful music, laugh, do deep breathing, connect with nature, spend time with people you like.
Eliminate anger and sadness through EFT, counseling, support group or some method of letting go of it.

++ ELDI oils are oils for external application or enema. Dr.Budwig had her patients use them extensively. [See Files for information] .

++ Dr.Budwig did not include drugs or supplements in her protocol guidelines. In her 1999 book, she spoke against them. Flax oil is known to thin the blood, be careful about using blood-thinning drugs, including aspirin. It could be dangerous. Some supplements, especially high amounts of man-made antioxidants, can seriously interfere with how well the diet works, as can some drugs and treatments such as chemo and radiation, cortisones, hormones & pain killers. She also warned against the dangers of oxygen therapy for the cancer patient & said that the cells are not ready to absorb oxygen but are healed through diet.

++ The foods in the Budwig Protocol give your body what it needs daily to stop cancer. Dr. Budwig warned that you should follow the diet strictly for three years before relaxing a little, but
you can never stop these foods for more than a few days, and you cannot regularly include damaging foods or supplements. Doing so may allow the cancer to return. This has happened to some members.

++ Take care of your teeth. If there are hidden infections, they could interfere with your improvement.

Dr.Budwig's book "Flax Oil as a True Aid Against Arthritis, Heart Infarction, Cancer and other Diseases" offers an understanding of the scientific principles behind this protocol. Her cookbook
"The Oil-Protein Diet" gives practical diet information and recipes. Both of these books can be ordered from www.Amazon.com or from www.Barleans.com for about $10. Excerpts are in our files section.

Her newest (and last) book, "Cancer-The Problem and The Solution," written in 1999, is available from http://www.nexus-book.com Excerpts from this book are in the Links Section of our group along with Frequently Asked Questions [FAQ]& other information.
http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/FlaxSeedOil2/links/

To read more information, many testimonials of those who regained their health with the Budwig Protocol, and excerpts from FLAX OIL AS A TRUE AID..., click here for the Files Section of the group.
http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/FlaxSeedOil2/files/

12 Food Additives To Avoid

12 Food Additives To Avoid

* Mercola.com, June 24, 2008
Straight to the Source

Including something new in a food isn't always a good idea, especially when it comes to your health. Here are 12 additives to subtract from your diet:

(Please understand these are not my assessments, but those by MSN Health and Fitness. My comments and recommendations are in my comment below.)

1. Sodium Nitrate (also called Sodium Nitrite)
This is a preservative, coloring, and flavoring commonly added to bacon, ham, hot dogs, luncheon meats, smoked fish, and corned beef. Studies have linked eating it to various types of cancer.

2. BHA and BHT

Butylated hydroxyanisole and butylated hydrozyttoluene are used to preserve common household foods. They are found in cereals, chewing gum, potato chips, and vegetable oils. They are oxidants, which form potentially cancer-causing reactive compounds in your body.

3. Propyl Gallate

Another preservative, often used in conjunction with BHA and BHT. It is sometimes found in meat products, chicken soup base, and chewing gum. Animals studies have suggested that it could be linked to cancer.

4. Monosodium Glutamate (MSG)

MSG is an amino acid used as a flavor enhancer in soups, salad dressings, chips, frozen entrees, and restaurant food. It can cause headaches and nausea, and animal studies link it to damaged nerve cells in the brains of infant mice.

5. Trans Fats

Trans fats are proven to cause heart disease. Restaurant food, especially fast food chains, often serve foods laden with trans fats.

6. Aspartame

Aspartame, also known by the brand names Nutrasweet and Equal, is a sweetener found in so-called diet foods such as low-calorie desserts, gelatins, drink mixes, and soft drinks. It may cause cancer or neurological problems, such as dizziness or hallucinations.

7. Acesulfame-K

This is a relatively new artificial sweetener found in baked goods, chewing gum, and gelatin desserts. There is a general concern that testing on this product has been scant, and some studies show the additive may cause cancer in rats.

8. Food Colorings: Blue 1, 2; Red 3; Green 3; Yellow 6

Five food colorings still on the market are linked with cancer in animal testing. Blue 1 and 2, found in beverages, candy, baked goods and pet food, have been linked to cancer in mice. Red 3, used to dye cherries, fruit cocktail, candy, and baked goods, has been shown to cause thyroid tumors in rats. Green 3, added to candy and beverages, has been linked to bladder cancer. The widely used yellow 6, added to beverages, sausage, gelatin, baked goods, and candy, has been linked to tumors of the adrenal gland and kidney.

9. Olestra

Olestra, a synthetic fat found in some potato chip brands, can cause severe diarrhea, abdominal cramps, and gas. Olestra also inhibits healthy vitamin absorption from fat-soluble carotenoids that are found in fruits and vegetables.

10. Potassium Bromate

Potassium bromate is used as an additive to increase volume in some white flour, breads, and rolls. It is known to cause cancer in animals, and even small amounts in bread can create a risk for humans.

11. White Sugar

Watch out for foods with added sugars, such as baked goods, cereals, crackers, sauces and many other processed foods. It is unsafe for your health, and promotes bad nutrition.

12. Sodium Chloride

A dash of sodium chloride, more commonly known as salt, can bring flavor to your meal. But too much salt can be dangerous for your health, leading to high blood pressure, heart attack, stroke, and kidney failure.

Sources: MSN Health and Fitness
Read Dr. Mercola's comments at: http://articles.mercola.com/sites/articles/
archive/2008/06/24/12-food-additives-to-avoid.aspx?source=nl

The saliva PH test and cancer

Saliva PH test

The Saliva PH test is a simple test you can do to measure your susceptibility to cancer, heart disease, osteoporosis, arthritis, and many other degenerative diseases.

How to Perform the Saliva pH Test

First, you must wait at least 2 hours after eating. Fill your mouth with saliva and then swallow it. Repeat this step to help ensure that your saliva is clean. Then the third time, put some of your saliva onto the pH paper

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The pH paper should turn blue. This indicates that your saliva is slightly alkaline at a healthy pH of 7.4. If it is not blue, compare the color with the chart that comes with the pH paper. If your saliva is acid (below pH of 7.0) wait two hours and repeat the test

Where to Get pH Paper

My favorite source for pH paper is here. What you are looking for is narrow range pH paper measuring pH 4.5 to 7.5 or pH 4.5 to 8.5. These pH strips to measure acid/alkaline balance belong in every family medicine cabinet.

Saliva pH and Cancer

"When healthy, the pH of blood is 7.4, the pH of spinal fluid is 7.4, and the pH of saliva is 7.4. Thus the pH of saliva parallels the extra cellular fluid...pH test of saliva represents the most consistent and most definitive physical sign of the ionic calcium deficiency syndrome...The pH of the non-deficient and healthy person is in the 7.5 (dark blue) to 7.1 (blue) slightly alkaline range. The range from 6.5 (blue-green) which is weakly acidic to 4.5 (light yellow) which is strongly acidic represents states from mildly deficient to strongly deficient, respectively. Most children are dark blue, a pH of 7.5. Over half of adults are green-yellow, a pH of 6.5 or lower, reflecting the calcium deficiency of aging and lifestyle defects. Cancer patients are usually a bright yellow, a pH of 4.5, especially when terminal." The Calcium Factor: The Scientific Secret of Health and Youth, by Robert R. Barefoot and Carl J. Reich.

Virtually all degenerative diseases, including cancer, heart disease, osteoporosis, arthritis, kidney and gall stones, and tooth decay are associated with excess acidity in the body. While the body does have a homeostatic mechanism which maintains a constant pH 7.4 in the blood, this mechanism works by depositing and withdrawing acid and alkaline minerals from other locations including the bones, soft tissues, body fluids and saliva. Therefore, the pH of these other tissues can fluctuate greatly. The pH of saliva offers us a window through which we can see the overall pH balance in our bodies.

Cancer cannot exist in an alkaline environment. All forms of arthritis are associated with excess acidity. Acid in the body dissolves both teeth and bones. Whatever health situation you are faced with, you can monitor your progress toward a proper acid/alkaline balance by testing your saliva pH.

What does "Acid" and "Alkaline" mean?

Water (H2O) ionizes into hydrogen (H+) and hydroxyl (OH-) ions. When these ions are in equal proportions, the pH is a neutral 7. When there are more H+ ions than OH- ions then the water is said to be "acid". If OH- ions outnumber the H+ ions then the water is said to be "alkaline". The pH scale goes from 0 to 14 and is logarithmic, which means that each step is ten times the previous. In other words, a pH of 4.5 is 10 times more acid than 5.5, 100 times more acid than 6.5 and 1,000 times more acid than 7.5.

Acid and Alkaline Minerals and Foods

Minerals with a negative electrical charge are attracted to the H+ ion. These are called acid minerals. Acid minerals include: chlorine (Cl-), sulfur (S-), phosphorus (P-), and they form hydrochloric acid (HCl), sulfuric acid (H2SO4), and phosphoric acid (H3PO4). Minerals with a positive electrical charge are attracted to the negatively charged OH- ion. These are called alkaline minerals. Nutritionally important alkaline minerals include calcium (Ca+), potassiumicon (K+), magnesium (Mg+), and sodium (Na+). To determine if a food is acid or alkaline, it is burned and the ash is mixed with water. If the solution is acid or alkaline then the food is called acid or alkaline. Ash is the mineral content of the food.

Ways to Restore Acid/Alkaline Balance in Your Body

If your saliva is too acid you would benefit from increasing the alkalinity of your body. Ways to do this include:

1. Eat mostly alkaline foods.

The general "rule of thumb" is to eat 20% acid foods and 80% alkaline foods. Avoid the "strongly acid" foods.

Strongly Acid:meat, fish, soft drinks

Mild Acid: grains, legumes, nuts

Mild Alkaline: fruits, vegetables, berries, dairy

Strongly Alkaline: green leafy vegetables, brocoli, spinach

2. Supplement your diet with alkaline minerals.

Salts of the alkaline minerals cesium, rubidium and potassiumicon have been found by Dr. Brewer to be particularly effective in fighting cancer. Dr. Gerson, founder of the Gerson cancer therapy, " A Cancer Therapy: Results of Fifty Cases and the Cure of Advanced Cancer " (page 246) gave his patients a 10% potassium solution. Potassium tablets are commonly available. Potassium bicarbonate (KHCO3) can be used as a substitute for sodium bicarbonate (baking soda) when baking. You might try mixing a teaspoon of potassium bicarbonate with water and drinking it before going to bed each evening.

Another good source of information on the body ph problem is essence-of-life.com.

3. Supplement your diet with freshly made fruit and vegetable juices.

As a treatment for cancer, some doctors recommend one 8 oz glass per hour for every waking hour of the day. We could never eat the amount of nutrition we drink with these juices.

4. Learn and practice Transcendental Meditation (TM).

Trancendental Meditation is a non-dietary way to increase the alkalinity of your body. Trancendental Meditation gives a level of rest twice as deep as that of sleep and is an effective antidote to stress. Stress is insidious because it affects us 24 hours each day. Stress causes the heart to beat too fast, the muscles to be too tense, the entire metabolism to be too fast.


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Cancer Update from John Hopkins

This is an article that should be sent to anyone important in your life. Things you may know, but worth going thru again as a reminder

AFTER YEARS OF TELLING PEOPLE CHEMOTHERAPY IS THE ONLY WAY TO TRY (TRY THE KEY WORD) AND ELIMINATE CANCER, JOHN HOPKINS IS FINALLY STARTING TO TELL YOU THERE IS AN ALTERNATIVE WAY.

Cancer Update from John 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, gastro-intestinal 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 gastro-intestinal tract. Cancer feeds on mucus. By cutting off milk and substituting with unsweetened soya 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 become putrefied and leads to more toxic buildup.

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, Flor-ssence, Essiac, anti-oxidants, vitamins, minerals, EFAs etc.) to enable the body ' s 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, unforgiveness 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.

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CANCER UPDATE FROM JOHN HOPKINS HOSPITAL, U S - PLEASE READ

1. No plastic containers in micro.

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 Castle 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.

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