Is eating fruits and vegetables a natural chemotherapy to the body?
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It's not "natural chemotherapy" for the body. They cancer will still spread and do it's dangerous effect. However, a recently study done on prostate cancer patients found that if they ate more fruits and vegetables the cancer would spread at a slower rate. Their pretty sure that this is ture for other cancers but ti still needs to be tested.
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I do love the answers on here.  So many opinions, yet so little real information.\n\nI was just reading a review article today that touches on the subject of your question.  The article is written by James B. LaValle, RPh, MS, CCN.  He is an associate professor of pharmacy at the University of Cincinnati College of Pharmacy.\n\nI will highlight a couple of points he makes about increased cancer risks that are associated with some common medications.  But first, I would like to note that 'chemotherapy' drugs can seriously increase the risk of future cancer (if and when they work well enough for the patient to survive the initial cancer).  So, based on that point alone, the answer to your question is a very strong YES.\n\nNow, from Professor LaValle's article:\n1) Metformin (commonly prescribed for diabetes) depletes the body's level of vitamins B12, B6 and folic acid and also depletes CoQ10 levels.  This can result in "increased cancer risk".  (Note: Dr. Bruce Ames, a world famous cancer researcher and former chairman of biochemistry at U.C. Berkeley has repeatedly reported in numerous medical journals that the COMMON deficiencies of B6, B12 and/or Folic Acid can seriously increase risks for cancer.)\n\n2) Beta Blocker drugs (propranolol, sotolol, nadolol, etc.) can also deplete CoQ10 levels and Melatonin levels in the body.  Melatonin is the hormone best known for its effects on sleep.  Prof. Lavalle notes that: "Melatonin seems to have a direct effect on inhibiting tumorigenesis".  That means, that decreased levels of Melatonin can increase the body's ability to develop tumors.\n\nI am sure there is a lot more info. in the scientific literature on cancer risks associated with  medications, but I hope I have provided enough 'real' info. to help you appreciate that the answer to your question is a very loud YES.\n\nBest wishes and good luck!
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Eat your vegetables, lead a helathy life. The nutrients that one gets from food are more than enough to fortify our bodies against diseases.
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NO.  Remember, "natural" doesn't necessarily mean "good for you."  There are a number of plant extracts that have serious side effects.  There are a lot of poisons in nature!\n\nBesides, you won't learn how to eat properly if you use the pills, which means that even if you do lose some weight, you will probably gain it all back, plus some.
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Its oesophagal cancer - the tube that carries food into the stomach.  My mum sadly died of this cancer.  It begins with a feeling of food being stuck in the throat which makes the person vomit - obviously weight loss is fast and dramatic in most cases. Tests are done via passing a camera into the stomach which can then find the cancer and do a biopsy.  Treatment to relieve the initial problem can be either stretching the oesophagus and sometimes inserting a stent - depending on how advanced it is. Sometimes an operation can be done to remove the tumour again dependant on size etc.  Most commonly chemotherapy treatment is given and although I said my mum died of this - at that time combined chemo was in experimental stages and has since advanced to a stage where many more people survive this cancer.  Stay positive is the key and rest during chemo. xxxxx
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Over three years ago my partner was diagnosed with non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma (a kind of leukemia of the lymphatic system) after unknown fevers lasting ten years.  She was given a poor prognosis.\n\nWe included Apricot kernels (and other nitriloside sources) as part of a natural approach to controlling this ‘medically incurable’ disease.  We took a three fold approach, reducing stress on the immune system, removed environmental toxic agents and maintaining a diet containing all ninety+ essential nutrients.\n\nWe included a source of B17.  This B17 nitriloside substance is found in many foods other than apricot seeds.  Most of these foods are uncommon in western diets.\n\nThree years on my partner has not objective evidence of the disease.\n\nI also consumed apricot seeds and increased my essential nutrients.  I had keretotic lesions drop off the backs of my hands and no new ones have returned.  Before this I was having these keretosis removed on a a regular basis.\n\nFoods containing Nitriolside B17…\n\nFruits                                Range*\nblackberry, domesticlow\nblackberry, wild                high\nboysenberry                med.\nchoke cherry                high\nwild crabapple                high\nmarket cranberry                low\nSwedish (lignon) cranberryhigh\ncurrant                                med.\nelderberry                med. to high\ngooseberry                med.\nhuckleberry                med.\nloganberry                med.\nmulberry                                med.\nquince                                med.\nraspberry                                med.\n \nSeeds                                Range*\napple seeds                high\napricot seed                high\nbuckwheat                med.\ncherry seed                high\nflax                                med.\nmillet                                med.\nnectarine seed                high\npeach seed                high\npear seeds                high\nplum seed                high\nprune seed                high\nsquash seeds                med.\n \nBeans                                Range*\nblack                                low\nblack-eyed peas                low\nfava                                high\ngarbanzo                                low to med.\ngreen pea                low\nkidney                                low to med.\nlentils                                med.\nlima, U.S.                                low\nlima, Burma                med.\nmung                                med. to high\nshell                                low\n \nNuts (all raw)                Range*\nbitter almond                high\ncashew                                low\nmacadamia                med. to high\n \nSprouts                                Range*\nalfalfa                                med.\nbamboo                                high\nfava                                med.\ngarbanzo                                med.\nmung                                med.\n \nLeaves                                Range*\nalfalfa                                high\nbeet tops                                low\neucalyptus                high\nspinach                                low\nwater cress                low\n \nTubers                                Range*\ncassava                                high\nsweetpotato                low\nyams                                low\n \nRange*       1000 mg ( milligrams ) = 1 gram \nHigh — above 500 mg nitriloside per 100 grams of food. \nMedium — above 100 mg nitriloside per 100 grams of food. \nLow — below 100 mg nitriloside \n\nNatural sources of Nitriloside contain co-factors that can be more effective than the isolated form.\n\nI hope this helps to answer you question...
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there is. keep yourself healthy. try not to put stress on those things so much. if it is your time to leave this world, there's nothing we could do. make the most out of everything. try not to get too close to carcinogens, increase immunity by taking in vitamin C daily, eat veggies, fruits, not so much on the carbs and fats. exercise 3-4 times weekly. stick to anti-oxidants.=) if ever you are anemic, take in iron supplements or unless directed by your doctor. as much as possible, consult your doctor to check if you have any symptoms/signs of heart diseases or cancer. early detection will provide early cure. =)
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Yes they do because if you do not die from the cancer you die from the malnutrition caused by the Chemo destroying your digestive track and organs. To find out more check out below.
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It depends.  There are alot of antioxidants out there.  Some are good for you, such as Vitamin C.  Your body needs antioxidants to prevent free radicals from doing harm to the body.\n\n\nHow some antioxidants can harm health\n\nSome of the plant based reducing acids, most notably oxalic and phytic, bind to needed dietary minerals, rendering them unabsorbable in the gastrointestinal tract. Some of the tannins also have this negative characteristic. Calcium and iron deficiencies are not uncommon in mideastern diets where there is high consumption of phytic acid present in beans and unleavened whole grain bread. Such antinutrients can sometimes result in deceptively high Oxygen Radical Absorbance Capacity (ORAC) ratings given to various "healthy" beverages and foods, particularly:\n\ncocoa/chocolate, spinach, and berries - oxalic acid \nwhole grains - phytic acid \ntea - tannins \nOther extremely powerful nonpolar antioxidants such as eugenol also happen to have toxicity limits that can easily be exceeded with the misuse of essential oils.\n\nHigh levels of antioxidants can be powerful agents against tumours, but in some scenarios can interfere with the effects of other cancer treatments.\n\nRecent laboratory studies suggest that at levels much higher than occur through normal diets, antioxidant vitamins such as A, E and C can have pro-oxidant effects, increasing the formation of free radicals. Natural antioxidants are always ingested together with a wide variety of flavonoids and other phytochemicals are also likely to play a part. Many supplement manufacturers supply products containing antioxidants in combination with these other natural chemicals. Another significant factor is that the mechanisms by which different antioxidants regenerate each other require balanced levels to work optimally. Newer liquid nutritional supplements using plant ionic compounds are believed to be more readily absorbed in the human body.
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Get the book by Bruce Miller, DDS, CNS.Cancer. Nutrition Answers. In it he talks about Vitamin C. Or Books by Dr Kenneth Cooper. The Anioxidant Revolution.60 mg is WAY too low. After you've read any of these books, pass it to the sadly misinformed nutritionist!
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Unfortunately cancer can relapse.  Lifestyle, (diet, smoking, chemicals,) may  contribute, but don't think your husband got it just because of this.  Many people live terrible lifestyles and never get cancer while athletes who eat well and exercise have developed cancer.  Researching his particular cancer may give you some ideas of things that could have contributed to his cancer, but the fact is people DO NOT KNOW WHY we get cancer, even though some armchair nutritionists claim they do.  It is probably a very complex combination of things.  \n\nDon't let everyday people give you their opinions about chemo.  Talk to your oncologist and any other medical authorities that you may wish too.  Do research in trustworthy publications.  Research changes in diet, types of chemo, and anything you might feel is relevant.  Your final decision about the type of treatment will be up to you and your husband.  Don't believe people who tell you that doctor's don't want you to know the real cure.  I refuse to believe we live in a world of uncaring and heartless doctors who would hide a "cure all" if they had one!\n\nMy best wishes to both of you! madenthe80s@hotmail.com
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Many people have been cured of all sorts of cancer. The doctors call a cure 'going into remission'.\n\nI have always believed that the mainstream medical industry is not interested in finding a cure for cancer because it makes too much profit with its present barbarous methods.\nEventually, I came across a detailed report which agreed with my findings, and I have included it in my web page at\n\nhttp://dgwa1.fortunecity.com/body/cancer.html\n\nBy reading this report, you will also convince yourself that it is best to ignore the mainstream cancer industry, and seek alternative cures. Also you should bear in mind that the medical industry will do anything to protect its profitable position, including disparaging alternative healers or even creating bogus court cases.\n\nI believe that cancer is a whole body thing, which in 80 percent of cases manifests itself by producing symptoms in the weaker parts of the body, and therefore appearing localised. It is this treatment of symptoms instead of cause which creates the profitable, yet non-successful approach of mainstream medicine.\n\nSome cures are listed on the web page too.\n\nIt is therefore obvious that a holistic approach is required, based on cleansing, diet, exercise and debugging.
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Disclaimer and Terms. This article is the opinion of the author. WorldwideHealth.com makes no claims regarding this information. WorldwideHealth.com recommends that all medical conditions should be treated by a physician competent in treating that particular condition. WorldwideHealth.com takes no responsibility for customers choosing to treat themselves. Your use of this information is at your own risk. Your use of this information is governed by WWH terms and conditions.\n \n\n\nBy Angelina Cooke \nThe unusually low death rate and high incidence of healthy centenarians- that is persons over 100 years of age, in Tonga have prompted observers to ask why this should be so? The Tongans themselves would probably refer the curious back to an ordinary sea plant which the Tongans have harvested and eaten for thousands of years, as they believe it to be a source of longevity and health. \n\nLimu moui is a valuable source of an interesting biochemical called fucoidan and is a marine vegetable native to the coastal region of the island of Tonga. Recent research has revealed that the Tongans' faith in their brown sea plant has not been misplaced as it would appear to be a natural restorative and rejuvenator packed with nutrients, rich in antioxidants and live plant enzymes. It is said that these enzymes can provide improved protein digestion, support for the immune system and optimize overall health.\n\nLimu moui contains quantities of polyphenols-natural antioxidant compounds which mop up the dangerous free radicals which can damage cells thus causing degenerative conditions such as heart disease, cancer and diabetes offering nutritive support to anyone suffering from a nutrient deficient diet. These powerful antioxidants can detoxify the body from heavy metals, free radicals and toxins, improve the structure of hair, skin and nails, support gastrointestinal function, assist in the reduction of high blood sugar and cholesterol and help to protect cells from damage at a cellular level.\n\nAs scientific research and data begins to emerge, this remarkable sea plant is creating significant interest among biochemists. Simply eaten as a vegetable it has offered people remarkable immune building and nutritive support, now it is available as an extract after 15 years of research into how to harness its unique properties and optimize the utilization of its therapeutic applications.\n\nLimu Moui- the health secret of the South pacific\n\nIn the temperate and unspoiled seawater off the coast of Tonga, dense aquatic forests of Limu moui thrive in the fertile bottom soil. Although used by the local populace for its healing and restorative properties over many years, the potential of Limu moui has only recently been recognized in the western world then only due to the curiosity of health-minded individuals. Soon questions regarding the superior longevity, vigor, disease resistance and overall body strength and stature of Tongans provoked investigations into the diet and routine consumption of this sea vegetable were initiated, with researchers attributing the superior health of the Tongans to this unique plant.\n\nLimu Moui contains a balance of synergistic nutrients in natural proportions:\n\n\n\nGlyconutrients (galactose, mannose, xylose)\n\nAmino acids (including glycoproteins)\n\nA wide range of essential and non-essential fatty acids\nA broad spectrum of essential minerals and vitamins\nA variety of polyphenols (powerful antioxidant plant compounds that protect the body from dangerous free radicals)\n\n\nLimu moui's polyphenol content alone is sufficient reason to consider this sea plant a valuable dietary supplement. These polyphenols are known to act as superb cell protection that can help prevent - malignant growths, tissue damage, degenerative diseases, toxic accumulation in tissues, skin deterioration. \n\nLimu moui also contains additional agents which can optimize health such as:\n\n\nFucans and fucoidan - complex polysaccharides
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The hospital will recommend the best course of treatment. Depends on where, how invasive the cancer is.  Chemotherapy and radiotherapy are the best way to combat the disease, along with positive thinking and eating healthy.
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many chemicals in processed foods are carcinogenic so avoid them if you can. however its all about the amount you eat. particularly dangerous are artificial sweeteners, so dont drink diet fizzy drinks. eating lots of organic fresh fruit and vegetables will protect you from cancer.
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No. Carrots are used in many alternative medicce as a tool for getting healthy.
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Research alternative cures. Over 100 are available, but your doctor isn't allowed to tell you about them.\n\nI have always believed that the mainstream medical industry is not interested in finding a cure for cancer because it makes too much profit with its present barbarous methods.\nEventually, I came across a detailed report which agreed with my findings, and I have included it in my web page at\n\nhttp://dgwa1.fortunecity.com/body/cancer.html\n\nBy reading this report, you will also convince yourself that it is best to ignore the mainstream cancer industry, and seek alternative cures. Also you should bear in mind that the medical industry will do anything to protect its profitable position, including disparaging alternative healers or even creating bogus court cases.\n\nI believe that cancer is a whole body thing, which in 80 percent of cases manifests itself by producing symptoms in the weaker parts of the body, and therefore appearing localised. It is this treatment of symptoms instead of cause which creates the profitable, yet non-successful approach of mainstream medicine.\n\nSome cures are listed on the web page too.\n\nIt is therefore obvious that a holistic approach is required, based on cleansing, diet, exercise and debugging.\n\nCLEANSING\nThe best way of cleansing is to fast.\n\nhttp://www.phifoundation.org/menses.html\nhttp://www.healthy.net/scr/article.asp?ID=1996\n\nbut if a patient is too weak for that, or does not fancy the idea, then alternative cleanses are available.\n\n\nColon Cleanse\nhttp://www.soundfeelings.com/free/colon_cleansing.htm#recipe\nBowel cleanse\nhttp://www.curezone.com/schulze/herbal_colon_cleanse_1_2.asp\nkidney cleanse\nhttp://www.curezone.com/cleanse/kidney/default.asp\nhttp://www.ehow.com/how_12678_kidney-cleansing-fast.html\nhttp://www.falconblanco.com/health/cleansing/kidney.html\nhttp://www.healingdaily.com/colon-kidney-detoxification.htm\nhttp://www.healthfree.com/cleansing_programs_kidney.html\nLiver cleanse\nhttp://www.drclark.net/en/drclark_protocol/illnesses/liver_cleanse.php\nGallbladder cleanse\nhttp://www.curezone.com/cleanse/liver/default.asp\nhttp://www.curezone.com/cleanse/liver/huldas_recipe.asp\nPancreas cleanse\nhttp://curezone.com/dis/1.asp?C0=261\n\nDIET,\nThe best diet is vegetarian, avoiding all processed, frozen or micro-waved foods and drinks, and based on fresh fruit, fresh vegetables - preferably organic, nuts and seeds. Drinks should be clean water or freshly squeezed orange juice.\n\nMany researchers promote the benefits of vitamin B17 as a healer. this can be found in the following foods:\nApple seeds, alfalfa sprouts, apricot kernels, bamboo shoots, barley, beet tops, bitter almond, blackberries, boysenberries, brewer’s yeast, brown rice, buckwheat, cashews, cherry kernels, cranberries, currants, fava beans, flax seeds, garbanzo beans, gooseberries, huckleberries, lentils, lima beans, linseed meat, loganberries, macadamia nuts, millet, millet seed, peach kernels, pecans, plum kernels, quince, raspberries, sorghum cane syrup, spinach, sprouts (alfalfa, lentil, mung bean, buckwheat, garbanzo), strawberries, walnuts, watercress, yams.\n\nA commercial preparation of B17 is available called Laetrile.\n\nEXERCISE\nExercise should be sufficient to create a sweat, but not sufficient to make you gasp for breath or feel over-tired. About one hours exercise every day is best.\n\nDEBUGGING\nThere are various theories about how bugs create cancer.\n\nHulda Clark suggests that parasites are the cause, and that they can be disposed of by using a zapper.\n\nZappers are available from\n\nSuper Zapper DeLuxe\nhttp://www.drclark.net      Clark Zapper with amazing features get a free CD ROM\n\nhttp://www.paradevices.com/zapper_works.html\n\nTerminator Crystal Orgone Zapper Blood Purification Parasite Solution\nElectrical stimulation devices for blood purification, parasites, relaxation, and addictions.\nhttp://www.elixa.com/estim/zap.htm\n\nHigh frequency parasite zappe