CANCER - Causes - Prevention - Natural Cures

CANCER

Cancer is one of the worst of all diseases because it does not seem to matter how fit and active someone is or what age they are, it can strike anytime, anywhere and certain types, if left untreated, can be fatal.

In a healthy person, cancer cell 'apoptosis' is a normal, healthy part of biology. Every living system creates cancerous (or abnormal) cells. There are hundreds or thousands of "micro tumours" in every human being living today, but cancerous cells in healthy people are triggered to destroy themselves once the system realises they're flawed.

This cellular 'realization', however, requires healthy cell communication from 'messengers', and that's dependent on the correct friendly bacteria, phytochemicals, vitamins, minerals, fibre and proteins being available in the body. Multiple nutrient deficiency can go unnoticed for some time which is why seemingly 'healthy' people can be struck by cancer too. Developing these deficiencies could be due to genetic, environmental, diet and lifestyle factors.

Constantly bombarding the body with unhealthy chemicals or foods such as sugar, alcohol, tobacco smoke, pollution and medications will eventually cause too much strain on the organs and this will break down the cells natural processes on a molecular level and lead to infections, disease and cancer. Stress, over exertion and cell damage from trauma can lead to the same state. In order to cope with the modern day lifestyle, it is even more important that the body is fed with all the phytonutrients required for all processes to work correctly.

Many everyday household and cosmetic products contain chemical toxins that can build up in the body and eventually lead to cancerous tumours. For instance; regular use of aluminium-containing deodorants can contribute to the clogging of underarm lymphatics and then to breast problems such as cystic disease and tumours. Hair dyes contain chemicals that react to chemicals in cigarette smoke and air pollution from traffic and produce the most carcinogenic compounds known to man.Smoking tobacco has now been proven to cause various cancers due to the poisonous chemicals that are inhaled regularly everyday.

The mental state of mind can affect the body's ability to ward off and fight cancer. Stress, anger and bitterness will make the body acidic which helps cancer thrive whereas a positive and proactive attitude without worry and insecurities can relax the body and allow molecular processes to work as they should. Restorative sleep is vital too. Unfortunately, many people's daily lives are full of far too much stress these days and this is one of the causes of an increase in diseases like cancer.

FOUR SIGNS OF CANCER

Blood - bleeding but with no obvious signs of injury

Lump - an unexplained lump

Losing weight - unexplained weight loss with no change to diet or exercise

Pain - a constant pain in any area which does not go away

CHEMOTHERAPY, RADIATION TREATMENT AND SURGERY

There are both pros and cons to undergoing chemotherapy and radiation treatment. The side effects can be very difficult to contend with and may even cause so much stress that the body cannot cope with both the cancer and the treatment 

Chemotherapy involves poisoning the rapidly-growing cancer cells but is 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.

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

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

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. Chemotherapy and radiation can also cause cancer cells to mutate and become resistant and difficult to destroy.

Surgery is usually successful at removing cancerous tumours but it  can also cause cancer cells to spread to other sites.

Very early detection improves the outcome of all treatments tremendously as does switching to a very healthy sugar free diet and a chemical free living environment.

THE DIET

Balanced nutrition is the most important factor in both preventing and fighting off cancer so a diet that provides all the necessary proteins, fibre, vitamins, phytonutrients and minerals is essential. Natural organic non genetically modified foods without additives have been proven to prevent and even cure certain types of cancer because they contain far more naturally balanced nutrients and no synthetic chemicals or pesticide residues.

A diet made of 80% fresh vegetables and juice, whole grains, seeds, nuts and fruit helps 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 drinking fresh vegetable juice (most vegetables including bean sprouts) and consuming some raw vegetables 2 or 3 times a day is vital. Enzymes are destroyed at temperatures of 104 degrees F (40 degrees C).

There are at least 100 known minerals which are vital in the diet to fight and prevent cancer. 20 years ago the incidence of cancer among the Pueblo Indians was 1 in 1000 compared to 1 in 4 in developed nations. It was the same as that for the Hopi Indians, since their food was essentially the same. But unlike the Hopi, these Indians have accrued certain items from outside their environment, hence supermarkets were installed in the area. Today the incidence of cancer among the Pueblos has now risen to 1 in 4. It must be emphasized that the high incidence of cancer is not due to what is in the supermarket foods, hut rather to what is not in it. It is essentially lacking rubidium and cesium and low in magnesium, potassium and zinc.

The Indians who live in Central America and on the highland of Peru and Ecuador have very low incidences of cancer and some tribes in South America never develop cancers at all. The soil, in the areas where cancer is scarce, is volcanic. Fruit from the areas has been obtained and analyzed for rubidium and cesium and found to run very high in both elements. Cases have been reliably reported where people with advanced inoperable cancer have gone to live with these Indians and found that all tumour masses disappear within a very few months.

It is becoming increasingly proven that certain phytonutrients, such as the vitamin B complex, especially vitamin B12, vitamin B13 and vitamin B17 and minerals such as rubidium, cesium, magnesium, potassium, sulphur and zinc, which are lacking in the western world's processed and refined food diets, may be responsible for the rise in cases of cancer.

Lactoferrin found in cottage cheese, cow's milk (organic unpasteurised), goat's milk (organic unpasteurised) kefir  grapesmilk, yoghurt and whey suppresses cancer and tumour growth and prevents the spreading of cancer to the lungs and liver and is especially effective against skin cancer and leukaemia. Excessive amounts of iron in the diet may increase the risk of developing certain types of cancer. Many diseases and cancers need iron to reproduce and grow. By starving cancer cells of iron, lactoferrin helps deprive them of life.

Recent studies have discovered that there are inorganic mineral compounds such as iridium and rhodium in grape seeds and colloidal gold in black grape skins which causes cancer cells to 'commit suicide' within 24 hours without affecting surrounding healthy cells. 

In a healthy person, cancer cell apoptosis is a normal, healthy part of biology. Every living system creates cancerous cells. There are hundreds or thousands of "micro tumours" in every human being living today, but cancerous cells in healthy people destroy themselves once they realize they're flawed. This cellular "realization," however, requires healthy cell communication and that's dependent on the correct nutrients, minerals and proteins being available in the body.

Leukaemia cancer cells exposed to grape seed extract are rapidly killed through the process of cell suicide known as "apoptosis.". An astonishing 76% of leukaemia cells committed suicide within 24 hours thanks to the ability of compounds found in grape seeds which activates a protein called JNK, which regulates apoptosis. 

Put simply, a tumour is the result of out of control cell growth. To assure that the cell cycle - the cell's process of duplicating itself to make more cells - goes smoothly, a large network of proteins tells other proteins what to do and when to do it. When any of these layers of protein regulation fail, cell growth can get out of hand. On the molecular level, JNK influences cellular functions by tagging other proteins with a phosphate chemical group (a process known as phosphorylation), a common mechanism cells use to turn enzymes on and off. Phosphorylation is so important that when JNK goes awry, a number of different disorders can result, such as cancer, diabetes or neurodegenerative diseases such as Parkinson's and Alzheimer's disease.

This JNK activating compound cannot be found in seedless grapes (obviously) or grape seed oil as the process to make the oil removes it. Grape seed extract can be found as a supplement but, if you can find grapes with the seeds intact, it is perfectly safe to chew and swallow the seeds and may help in the fight against cancer. Why not try grinding the seeds (which do taste bitter) into a powder and adding to meals and drinks daily to take advantage of this healthy and nutritious source of cancer fighting food? 

The seeds and stones of fruits such as apricots and peaches are one of the main courses of food in cultures such as the Navajo Indians, the Hunzas the Abkhasians and many more. Within these tribes there has never been a reported case of cancer.

Foods rich in vitamin E are known to cause apoptosis, or programmed cell death, the body's normal method of disposing of abnormal, damaged, unwanted or unneeded cells.

Cactus and Cancer

Since 2012, saponins in agave schottii is being investigated for cancer treatment. Cactus plants growing on low nutrient soils and/or under harsh climatic conditions, such as extreme temperatures, intense solar radiation, and water scarcity, are particularly susceptible to attack from reactive oxygen species and have evolved efficient antioxidation defence systems. The many examples of desert plants displaying anticancer effects  indicates that the same defensive secondary metabolites protecting them against the harsh environment may also play a protective or a curative role against cancer, as they also do against diabetes,  neurodegenerative and other acute and chronic diseases. Since many of the native tribes in America, who have been using cactus in their diets for thousands of years have never developed cancer, this may be the reason why.

Nature Cures Micro Diet

Try the Nature Cures Micro Diet Sprouts to gain a wide selection of essential nutrients in small portions of sprouts. The body needs all of the phytochemicals and minerals which will activate natural apoptosis in cancerous cells. Without all the co factors being present in the body the battle to stop cancerous cells taking over will not be won. To find out how to grow your own sprouts in a jam jar with just a daily rinse of water click here.

Fruit, vegetables, oily fish, seeds, nuts, legumes, whole grains, milk, yoghurt, whey, herbs and spices are the most beneficial in preventing and treating cancer. Mineral water, sea vegetables, kelp, seaweed, octopus, oily fish, oysters, squid, shellfish and unrefined pure sea salt are also vital to obtain all the minerals needed to prevent and fight off cancer.

NATURAL FOODS FOR PREVENTION AND CURE

To find out more about each food and how it can assist in the fight against cancer click the blue links. The following work particularly well in the prevention and fight against the certain cancers listed:

Bladder

aloe vera, astragalus, black tea, cats claw, cranberry juice, dandelion, echinacea, green tea, okra, onions, shiitake mushrooms, pineapple, brown rice, whole grains

Brain

aubergine, figs, green tea, grape seeds, nuts, seeds

Breast

beetroot, betulinic acid, flaxseeds, grape seeds, halibut, hazelnuts, octopus, oily fish, olive oil, poppy seeds, raspberries, rocket, sardines, soursop, wheat, tomatoes, turmeric, winged beans

                        

                        

Cervical

black grapes and seeds, black molasses, flaxseed, green tea, ginger, ginkgo biloba, hazelnuts, raspberries, rocket, winged beans

Colon & Rectum

beef (lean low fat organic), beetroot, betulinic acid, brown rice, chicory, cod, corn, cumin, grapefruit, grape seeds, halibut, legumes, lemon, limes, oranges, papaya, pears, oily fish, octopus, okra, raspberries, rocket, soursop, tangerines, tomatoes, turmeric, watermelon, whole grains

Head & Neck

grape seeds, soybeans, safflower, spinach, corn, sunflower seeds, almonds, barley, brown rice, rye, oats

Lung

apples, beetroot, betulinic acid, grape seeds, kiwifruit, mango, octopus, papaya, persimmons fruit, peaches, orange rind, soursop, tangerines, watermelon, bell peppers, corn, okra, peas, egg yolk, turmeric, winged beans

Leukaemia

ashitaba, artichoke, basil, celery, chicory, Brussels sprouts, cauliflower, cabbage, cod, grape seeds, halibut, mushrooms, oily fish, olives (in brine), parsley, peppermint, thyme

Liver & Gall Bladder

apple cider vinegar, barley, broccoli, brown rice, cauliflower, cabbage, chicory, cumin, nutmeg, okra, papaya, raspberries, whole grains

Lymphoma

Brussels sprouts, cauliflower, cabbage, chicory, cod, grape seeds, mushrooms, cranberry juice, salmon

Kidney & Bladder (renal cell carcinoma)

almonds, Brewer’s yeast, brown rice, chicory, cranberry juice, cod, corn, eggs, garlic, goat's milk, halibut, okra, oily fish, nut oils, grape seeds, safflower, seaweed, shellfish, soybeans, spinach, sunflower seeds, tomatoes, whole grains

Mouth Oral

ash gourd, bicarbonate of soda, eggs, green tea, honey, octopus, okra, peas, peaches, tomatoes

Oesophagus

eggs, green tea, honey, octopus, okra, peaches, persimmons fruit, tomatoes

Ovarian

black molasses, flaxseed, green tea, ginger, ginkgo biloba, hazelnuts, raspberries, rocket,

Pancreatic

bicarbonate of soda, chicory, garlic, green tea, grape seeds, octopus, papaya, raspberries, soursop, tomatoes, all citrus fruits especially tangerines and limes

Prostate

all vegetables, almonds, betulinic acid, Brewer’s yeast, brown rice, eggs, goat's milk, green tea, corn, cranberry juice, garlic, grape seeds, nut oils, octopus, oily fish, prunes, plums, raspberries, rocket, safflower, seaweed, shellfish, soursop, soybeans, spinach, sunflower seeds, tomatoes, turmeric, whole grains, winged beans

Skin

artichoke, basil, celery, cod, grape seeds, nutmeg, okra, olives (in brine), parsley, peppermint, thyme, winged beans

Externally: garlic (sliced and held on skin cancer externally for 1 minute twice a day until the spot heals) or make a paste in a blender with the dried poke root, red clover blossoms, (fresh or dried) with slippery elm, finely chopped garlic, apple cider vinegar, charcoal and bloodroot. Apply the paste and cover with some clean cotton wool pads and tape into place. Leave on overnight. Tea tree oil and bicarbonate of soda baths can also help to treat skin cancer.

Stomach

apples, barley, bicarbonate of soda, brown rice, chicory, cumin, garlic, grapefruit, grape seeds, green tea, lemon, limes, oats, octopus, okra, oranges, papaya, raspberries, tangerines, tomatoes, rye

To Prevent Cancers in those that smoke

apples, beetroot, bell peppers, carrots, corn, egg yolk, grape seeds, mango, octopus, onions, papaya, persimmons fruit, peaches, orange rind, raspberries, strawberries, tangerines, watermelon

AVOID

grapefruit if taking pharmaceutical medications such as statins

seeds & nuts if suffering from diverticulitis

wheat if suffering from gluten intolerance or intestinal upsets as it can irritate the stomach lining

almonds, cabbage, kale, plums & prunes if suffering with kidney stones, gallstones, joint problems or osteoporosis

ginger & turmeric if pregnant or taking anticoagulants (blood thinning medication) or non-steroidal anti-inflammatory such as aspirin and ibuprofen due to the risk of bleeding

aloe vera, cats claw dandelion, echinacea, astragalus & rosemary if pregnant or breast feeding or have high blood pressure

Caution: cats claw, dandelion, echinacea & astragalus may have an interaction with certain medications

FOOD TO CUT OUT

Drastic immediate action needs to be taken to right the balance in the body which is the reason why cancerous abnormal cells are able to flourish and duplicate. The lack of healthy friendly bacterial flora in the body has not been able to do its job because it has either been crowded out by pathogenic bacteria or eliminated by antibiotics and other toxic substances which have been ingested. See the Fibre page to learn more.

To allow the body to work naturally against the cancerous growths a corrected diet is absolutely vital. Time is of the essence because pathogenic bacteria and cancer cells replicate at an incredible speed so don't delay in following the guides on this page and immediately cut out the following:

ALL PROCESSED AND REFINED FOODS AND ARTIFICIAL ADDITIVES

Avoid food containing synthetic additives and artificial sweeteners in drugs, sugar free products like chewing gums and concentrated and fizzy drinks especially if they contain aspartame which has been proven to cause brain tumours in rats. 

See Dangers of Aspartame

CUT OUT

sugar, corn syrup, coffee, white flour, white rice, table salt, fatty red meats, margarine, concentrated and fizzy drinks, milk or white chocolate, cream, non cold pressed oils, sweet or salty snacks, drugs, processed foods, pre-packaged cereals, frozen and premade ready meals, packaged and tinned sauces and soups, pies, pastries, biscuits, cakes.

COFFEE 

Drink tea particularly green tea, coconut, barley water, fruit and vegetable juice instead. Coffee has many unhealthy adverse side affects and reduces the absorption of many nutrients. See Dangers of Coffee

ANIMAL FATS

Use rapeseed, nut, olive, sesame, flaxseed and rice bran oils and consume halibut, krill oil, oily fish, nuts, seeds, whole grains, legumes and soya for protein instead.

WHITE FLOUR, TABLE SALT & WHITE RICE 

Use soya, rye, whole grain, brown rice & oatmeal flour instead. White flour, table salt and white rice has had the nutritious part stripped out in the production process and chlorine is used to bleach them white.

SUGAR 

Use honey as a healthy nutritious alternative instead (pure Manuka and Acacia honeys are the best) or try using coconut milk, parsnips, sweet potato, raisins, dates, figs, apples, apricots, bananas, berries, peaches, pears, papaya, mango or melon to sweeten. Sugar should be avoided at all costs as it contains no nutrients, robs the body of essential phytonutrients in order to be metabolised into fat, is more to blame for obesity than consuming fat, is highly addictive and feeds the pathogenic (bad) bacteria, yeasts and viruses causing disease and cancer. See the Sugar Dangers page

NON ORGANIC AND GENETICALLY MODIFIED PRODUCE 

The nutritional value is balanced and far greater in organically produced foods as much is lost in the processing and transit. Genetically modified crops are forced to resist the powerful pesticides, fungicides and herbicides that they are sprayed with then the consumer ingests residues of these chemicals. They are also changed to be able to withstand long transit and storage and to be larger in size but this also lowers their nutritional value. Intensive farming techniques leech important minerals from the soil which are never replaced. Hence the food grown in this soil is lacking in these minerals especially magnesium which is vital for human health.

NON ORGANIC

Apples, Bell Peppers, Celery, Cherries, Cocoa beans, Grapes, Nectarines, Peaches, Pears, Potatoes, Red Raspberries, Spinach and Strawberries should be avoided as these have all shown to contain high amounts of pesticides, herbicides and fungicides. See the Pesticides page.

TAP WATER

Drink 2 litres of bottled mineral water everyday instead to avoid the consumption of chlorine and fluoride which is added to tap water. Bottled water often contains many vital minerals so is a healthy alternative.

CUT DOWN ON MEAT PROTEIN

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.

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

8 STEPS TO TAKE TO HELP THE BODY FIGHT CANCER

1. Clear out the kitchen cupboards, refrigerator and freezer of all refined foods, food with any additives or E numbers, meat fats, premade ready meals, sauces, white flour, sugar, chocolate, coffee, savoury and sweet snacks and fizzy and concentrated drinks

2. Stock up on whole grains, honey, seeds, legumes, nuts, raisins, herbs and spices and teas especially green tea. Then buy fresh fish, meat, vegetables, yoghurt, eggs and fruit every few days. Try to buy organic wherever possible.

3. Invest in a juicer to gain even more nutritional from fruit and vegetables

4. Buy a pestle and mortar to grind up nuts, seeds and whole grains to make your own additive and chemical free flour and nut and seed butters with rapeseed, olive or sesame oil.

5. Buy or collect some jars and fill them with seeds, nuts, dried fruits, herbs and spices then label them all.

6. Purchase a blender. Try steaming (fastest in the in the microwave 8 minutes approx.) a wide selection of the vegetables listed below with the herbs and spices listed and a tablespoon or two of bottled or filtered water then place in a blender for a deliciously healthy potage soup and eat a small bowl before each meal. Similarly blend a wide selection of the fruits together with nutmeg, cinnamon and honey to provide a tasty nutritious 'smoothie'. Add live probiotic organic yoghurt to make the 'smoothie' or soup creamy. The blender will also allow you to make your own sauces with healthy ingredients and no additives.

7. Try home sprouting for an intensely nutritious Micro Diet which will provide many of the nutrients necessary to both ward off and fight cancer. Especially useful when appetite is low and so easy to grow in a jam jar with a daily rinse of water. See the Micro Diet Sprouting Page

8 Start lacto acid brine pickling of the vegetables, fruit, herbs and spices to add high absorption of phytonutrients and essential friendly bacteria to ther diet everyday. Pickles made in this way will last for 12 months.

Nature's Colour Coded Food

The "5 a day" fruit and vegetables government advice is not entirely correct because the different colours of fruit and vegetables is also important. Nature has kindly colour coded foods for us and each one has different compounds which the body needs on a daily basis. Consuming one of each colour is vital for ultimate health. So choose at least one from each colour per day: 

1) RED - apples, beetroot, bell peppers, cherries, chilli peppers, cranberries, goji berries, mung beans, pinto beans, prickly pear, radishes, raspberries, red cabbage, rhubarb, red kidney beans, red onions, pomegranates, rose hips, strawberries, tomatoes

2) GREEN - apples, alfalfa, artichoke, ashitaba, asparagus, avocado, basil, bell peppers, broad beans, broccoli, brussel sprouts, cabbage, celery, chilli peppers, chives, collard greens, cress, courgettes, drumstick, green grapes, green olives, green beans, herb leaves, kale, kiwi fruit, lettuce, lime and peel, okra, oregano, parsley, peas, pumpkin seeds, rocket, seaweed, spinach, spring onions, sprouted seeds, grains, nuts and legumes, winged beans

3) YELLOW/ORANGE - apricots, bell peppers, carrots, chick peas, chilli peppers, corn, ginger, lemons, lentils, mango, oranges, papaya, peaches, pineapple, prickly pear, pumpkin, swede, sweet potato, tangerines, turmeric, the peel of yellow and orange citrus fruits

4) BLUE/PURPLE/BLACK - aubergine, beetroot, black bananas, black beans, blackberries, black currants, black tea, blueberries, dates, figs, black grapes, black olives, navy beans, plums, poppy seeds, prickly pear, prunes, purple broccoli tops, raisins

5) WHITE/CREAM - aubergine, just ripe bananas, brazil nuts, butter beans, butternut squash, cashew nuts, celery, chestnuts, coconut, garlic, leeks, macadamia nuts, mung beans, mushrooms, navy beans, onions, parsnip, peanuts, pecans, pine nuts, pistachios, potatoes, radishes, soya beans, spring onions, turnip

6) BROWN/GOLD - brown rice, cocoa beans, dates, hazelnuts, mushrooms, nut skins, potatoes skins, seeds, walnuts, whole grains

Some fruits and vegetables have more than one colour like spring onions for instance where the base is white and the tops are green.

To benefit from fruit, vegetables, beans, herbs and spices puree them in a blender as potage soups & juices. Add organic probiotic live yoghurt for a creamy effect.

Juicing fruits and vegetables can also provide the body with all the nutrients it needs.

Both soluble and insoluble fibre are also vital for a healthy digestive system which enables the body to produce the essential  phytochemicals that will naturally stop the development and spread of cancerous tumours.

Though some foods work particularly well in the prevention and cure of certain type of cancers, the diet should consist of a wide variety of nutritious natural foods and the following will all prevent many cancers as well as help to eliminate them. Infections are easily contracted when the body is suffering cancer so adding foods that can fight these infections is a way to help prevent this. The correct nutrients in place in the body will automatically trigger the processes which will, not only stop cancerous cells from replicating, but also trigger them to die naturally. Adding toxic noxious substances to the body is a gamble, at this time, as it has enough to contend with already without the damaging side effects of powerful chemicals.

The soursop effectively targets and kills malignant cells in 12 types of cancer including colon, breast, prostate, lung and pancreatic cancer. The tree compounds proved to be up to 10,000 times stronger in slowing the growth of cancer cells than Adriamycin, a commonly used chemotherapeutic drug. What's more, unlike chemotherapy, the compound extracted from the Graviola tree selectively hunts down and kills only cancer cells. It does not harm healthy cells.

The inorganic mineral compounds of iridium and rhodium not only protect against cancer they can also cause cancerous cells to die. Natural foods rich in these compounds are: almonds, carrots, flaxseed oil, grape seeds, green tea, shiitake mushrooms and watercress.

Check the pH of your saliva with pHydrion paper. If your saliva pH is below 7.2 then you are at risk of infections. To increase your oral pH to a normal 7.2 or greater, drink 1 teaspoon of pure sodium bicarbonate salt (bicarbonate of soda) in 2 ounces of cooled boiled water. It is that simple to neutralize the acids that cause tooth cavities, mouth sores, Human Papilloma Virus, bacteria, yeast, virus and parasite infections and cancer, especially oral cancer. Cleaning the teeth after every meal with bicarbonate of soda instead of toothpaste can provide a toxin free way to eradicate the bad bacteria in the mouth as well as keep the body in a balance alkaline/acid state.

Natural foods containing vitamin B9 (folic acid) vital for the prevention of the formation of abnormal cancer cells; ashitaba, asparagus, barley, beef, beef liver, bran, brewer's yeast, broccoli, brussels sprouts, buckwheat, cheese, chicken, chicory, collard greens, dates, eggs, legumes, mushrooms, okra, oranges, peas (fresh), rice (brown), rye, sage, soybeans, spinach, spirulina, strawberries, lamb, milk, organ meats, rabbit,  tangerines, tuna, whole grains

Natural foods containing vitamin E are powerful antioxidants and essential for cell respiration which can help in the battle against cancer; almonds, ashitaba, asparagus, barley, bell peppers (red), broccoli, buckwheat, kiwi fruit, mango, papaya, collard greens, corn, hazelnuts, fish oils (cod liver and krill), flaxseed oil, kale, oats, oily fish, olive oil, rapeseed oil, shellfish, soybean, spinach, spirulina, suma, sunflower oil, sunflower seeds, nut oils, tomatoes (cooked), turnip greens, wheat germ

Foods containing beta-carotene are essential: apples, apricots, asparagus, black tea, bell peppers (red, green & yellow) berries, broccoli, cabbage (Chinese), carrots, cayenne pepper, cherries (sour red), chilli powder, chives, corn, cranberries, dandelion leaves, grapefruit (pink), grapes, green tea, guava, kale, kiwi fruit, lemon, mandarin oranges, mango, melon, onions (red), oregano, papaya, paprika, parsley, passion fruit, peaches, peas, pineapple, plums, pumpkin, spinach, butternut squash, sweet potatoes, rye, tangerines.

For the beta carotene to be absorbed, and for vitamin A to be made, foods such as avocado, oils or nuts must also be eaten at the same time to provide fats because carotenoids are fat-soluble, meaning they are absorbed into the body along with fats.

Tomatoes (especially cooked) contain beta carotene and when consumed with fat rich foods such as avocado, oils or nuts have been proven to fight against cancer.

Raspberries are the richest source of ellagitannin which the body converts into ellagic acid. Ellagic acid activates detoxifying enzymes in the liver, resulting in the clearing of cancer causing substances in the serum. It can also prevent carcinogens from attaching to cellular DNA and stimulate the immune system to effectively fight cancer cells and triggers apoptosis (self-destruction of cancerous cells).

Leukaemia cancer cells exposed to grape seed extract (GSE) were rapidly killed through the process of cell suicide known as "apoptosis. In these laboratory studies, an astonishing 76% of leukaemia cells committed suicide within 24 hours thanks to the ability of the proanthocyanidins in grape seeds to activate a protein called JNK, which regulates apoptosis. Normal healthy cells were left unharmed and many other studies have revealed similar results. It is difficult to find grapes with the seeds intact these days but it is worth sourcing them, chewing and swallowing the seeds or grinding them into a powder to add daily to soups, meals and fruit drinks. Read more about grape seeds.

Berries and rosehips contain proanthocyanidins and may prove beneficial in reverting and fighting cancer.

Jiaogulan is a Chinese herb in traditional Chinese medicine. Gypenosides extracted from Jiaogulan decrease cancer cell viability, arrest the cell cycle, and induce apoptosis (cell death) in human cancer.

The extract from the oleander plant is a powerful immune system stimulator and inhibits angiogenesis and NF-kB factor in cancer cells. It also causes apoptosis in cancerous cells (natural cell death) and increased rates of autophagic cancer cell death when tested on pancreatic cancer.

Eat organic probiotic yoghurt with live cultures everyday, use instead of cream, as a dressing and in sauces and soups.

Pure organic coconut milk can be used instead of cream and has very high nutritional value as well as antibacterial, antifungal, antivirus and anti-parasite properties.

Apple cider vinegar has great cleansing qualities especially for the liver and aids absorption of calcium.

Try the intensely nutritious Micro Diet Sprouts, especially if the appetite is low. Sprouts can be grown easily at home within 4 to 5 days using a jam jar and a daily rinse of water only. Alfalfa is one of the most exceptionally nutritious sprouting seeds that can be eaten freely anytime. Try making a Nutty Sprout Salad Snack Pot to keep in the fridge. It requires no cooking.

Eat pure psyllium husks sprinkled into meals and drinks daily for their excellent fibre content. Always drink an extra glass of water after consuming psyllium husks. Fibre is essential for the processes in the intestines which produce phytonutrients which are responsible for preventing cells from becoming cancerous. Whole grains must be consumed daily. Visit the Fibre page to find out how to create a perfect intestinal flora balance to aid in the fight against cancer

Betulinic acid is a tumour fighting, anti fungal and anti bacterial compound found in the bark of white birch trees which can treat skin cancers, melanoma, actinic keratosis, lung, colorectal, breast, prostate and cervical cancers. Chaga mushrooms and winged beans and are also prime sources of betulinic acid.

To benefit from foods containing carotenoids like tomatoes & carrots always eat together with fat rich foods like rapeseed oil, olive oil, nuts or avocado because carotenoids are fat-soluble, meaning they are only absorbed into the body along with fats and can then assist with the manufacture of the essential vitamin A nutrient. Rapeseed oil is particularly good to cook with as it has a higher burning temperature than other oils and more nutrients.

Get out into the sun. Vitamin D deficiency is dramatically on the rise because of the lack of sun exposure on the bare skin. Just 10 to 15 minutes midday sun exposure on the skin will provide the body with all its vitamin D requirements. Wearing sunscreen stops this process and sun through a window will not activate the production of Vitamin D either. natural food sources of Vitamin D are: eggs, mushrooms, oily fish, organ meats and cod liver oil.

Why not try steaming a wide variety of vegetables in a microwaveable tub with 1 or 2 tablespoon of water (vital minerals and vitamins leak out into water so use the least possible) then place the vegetables and the juice in a blender and add herbs and spices from the list below to make a pureed potage soup. Consume a small bowl of this before each meal.

Blend four or five types of fruits from the list below and add nutmeg, cinnamon, honey, coconut and live probiotic yoghurt for a healthy nutrient rich 'smoothie'.

NATURAL FOOD TO BOTH PREVENT & HELP CURE ALL CANCERS

MEAT (3 times a week)

beef (lean, low fat, grass fed), calf's liver, organ meats, rabbit, venison

FISH (at least 4 times a week)

anchovies, bloater fish, carp, cod, eel, halibut, herring, hilsa fish, kipper, mackerel, monkfish, octopus, oily fish, pilchards, salmon, sardines, sea bass, shellfish, sprats, swordfish, tuna (fresh only), trout, whitebait

DAIRY (yoghurt & kefir milk daily, eggs and cheese 3 or 4 times a week)

eggs, kefir milk, blue cheese, organic 'live' probiotic yoghurt

VEGETABLES (a selection of at least 5 per day meaning all have been eaten at least once a week)

alfalfa, artichoke, asparagus, aubergine, avocado, beetroot, bell peppers (red, green & yellow), bok choy, broccoli, brussels sprouts, cabbage, carrots, cauliflower, celery, chicory, corn, courgettes, cucumber, fenugreek, garlic, ginger, kale, kelp, kohlrabi, lettuce, marrow,  mushrooms, okra, onions, radishes, parsnips, pumpkin, rutabaga (swede), ginger, shiitake mushrooms, seaweed, spinach, tomatoes, turnips, watercress

LEGUMES (4 times a week)

black beans, black eyed peas, broad beans, chickpeas, lima beans, lentils, navy beans, peas, pinto beans, red kidney beans, soybeans, winged beans

WHOLE GRAIN FIBRE (at least 1 whole grain everyday)

all whole grains especially amaranth, barley, brown rice, buckwheat, oats, quinoa, rye

SPROUTS (see the Micro Diet Sprouting page to find out how to grow your own then add to meals and snacks daily)

alfalfa, almond, amaranth, barley, broccoli, buckwheat, cabbage, chickpea, corn, hazelnut, fenugreek, flaxseeds, kamut, leek, lemon grass, lentil, lettuce, milk thistle, mizuna, mung beans, mustard, oat, onion, pea, peanut, radish, rice, rocket, rye, quinoa, sesame, spinach, spring onions, sunflower, turnip, watercress, wheat

FRUIT (a selection of at least 4 per day meaning all have been eaten at least once a week)

apples, apricots, bananas, all berries especially blackberries, cherries, choke berries, grapefruit, grapes, kiwifruit,  lemon, limes, mango, melon, papaya, persimmons fruit, pineapple, peaches, pears, prunes, plums, pomegranates, raspberries, rosehip berries,  soursop, strawberries, tangerines, watermelon

JUICE (pure, additive free, unsweetened - daily as often as possible)

cranberry, blueberry, mango, pomegranate

DRIED FRUIT (as snacks or added to meals daily)

apricots, dates, figs, raisins

NUTS (as snacks or added to meals daily)

coconut, almonds, peanuts (unsalted), brazil nuts, walnuts

SEEDS (as snacks or added to meals daily)

flaxseeds, grape seeds, nasturtium, poppy, pumpkin, sesame, sunflower, watermelon

OILS

flaxseed, grape seeds, nut, olive, a blend of sesame and rice bran oils

COMMON HERBS (nutritious herbs to be used as often as possible)

basil, cardamom, coriander, cloves, dill, lemongrass, oregano, parsley, peppermint, rosemary, saffron, safflower, sage, tarragon, thyme

MEDICINAL HERBS (consume as teas or add to meals as required)

ash gourd, astragalus, bdellium gum, burdock root, cats claw, comfrey, dandelion, ginkgo biloba, ginseng, hawthorn berries, Japanese or Chinese knotweed, jiaogulan, milk thistle, nettle, psyllium husks, suma

SPICES (nutritious spices to be used as often as possible daily)

black pepper, cayenne pepper, turmeric, cumin, paprika, cilantro, nutmeg,

DERIVATIVES (to be consumed and used as desired on a daily basis)

apple cider vinegar, aloe vera juice, betulinic acid, bicarbonate of soda, black strap molasses, brine pickles, green tea, honey, miso, olives (in brine), tea, tofu

CUT OUT fatty meat products, sugar, coffee, processed food with additives, sugar free products especially aspartame, refined oils, margarine, white flour

To avoid chemical fungicide and pesticide which can seriously lower resistance to infection, stop the body from fighting cancers and stop absorption of vital phytonutrients only organically grown fruits and vegetables should be consumed. The following have been proven to contain these toxic residues: Apples, Bell Peppers, Celery, Cherries, Cocoa beans, Coffee beans, Grapes, Nectarines, Peaches, Pears, Potatoes, Red Raspberries, Spinach, Strawberries.

AVOID

grapefruit if taking ‘Statins’ to lower cholesterol or medications for blood pressure & some other medications. 

seeds & nuts if suffering from diverticulitis

almonds, cabbage, kale, plums & prunes if suffering with kidney & gallstones, joint problems, or osteoporosis 

Japanese or Chinese knotweed, ginger & turmeric if taking anticoagulants (blood thinning medication) or non-steroidal anti-inflammatory such as aspirin and ibuprofen, have heart problems and during the first trimester of pregnancy

Caution: cats claw, jiaogulan, dandelion, echinacea, suma & astragalus may have an interaction with certain medications

CAUSES OF CANCER

-Possible contributory factors in the steady rise of the number of cases of cancer worldwide may be:

-heavy pesticide, herbicide & fungicide use

-lack of magnesium and other minerals in the soil due to intensive farming techniques

-intensive unhealthy meat farming with injected and fed antibiotics and hormones

-air pollution

-radiation exposure

-hereditary genes

-misdiagnosis of medical conditions

-over and misuse of antibiotics creating resistant virulent bacteria

-untreated bacteria, virus, yeast, fungal and parasite infections

-fibre, mineral and phytonutrient deficiency due to poor diet of cheap processed fatty and salty fast foods

-overindulgence of sugar and coffee which both cause imbalance of internal flora which leads to illness and  infection

-vitamin D deficiency caused by lack of sun on the skin due to use of sunscreens & working indoors

-lack of available local organic fresh produce

-genetically modified crops which have lost nutritional value and have been made resistant to even more  power pesticides

-higher price of healthy high nutrition foods

-cheap price and easy availability of nutrient deficient chemically enhanced processed foods

-high alcohol consumption

-decades of smoking tobacco

-sedentary lifestyle spent sitting down at work or home

-organ transplant operations

-HIV (AIDS) infection

-mercury poisoning from tooth fillings; a toxic substance which leaches out over years & collects in various  places in the body

-fluoride added to water and toothpaste

-over use of prescribed medications causing debilitating side effects, malabsorption of nutrients and  imbalance of intestinal flora.

-toxin cleaners and cosmetics

-unhealthy food additives, such as aspartame

-Poor dental care

CANCER CELLS

When cells duplicate they produce new cells with identical DNA. But every one in a million has a fault in the DNA makeup and is an abnormal cell. In a nutritionally balanced individual these abnormal cells are instructed on a molecular level to commit suicide and are dissolved. However, if certain phytochemicals are missing, this normal procedure does not take place and the abnormal cells begin to multiply and cause a mass of abnormal cells known as a tumour which can be benign or malignant.

TUMOURS

A tumour is a mass or lump of tissue made up of uncontrolled, duplicating abnormal cells. Tumours can be benign or malignant. Benign tumours are not cancerous, and cells from benign tumours do not spread to other parts of the body. In most cases, benign tumours do not come back after they are removed. Benign tumours are rarely a threat to life. Malignant tumours are cancerous. They are generally more serious and can invade and damage nearby tissues and organs.

BENIGN TUMOURS

This means the duplicating abnormal cells will stay in one place and not cause any serious health issues unless the tumour grows too large. On many occasions a benign tumour can be stopped from growing by the body's own natural defences and can remain in the body for life without causing any symptoms or health problems.

MALIGNANT TUMOURS

This means that the mass of duplicating cells have got out of control and the body's natural defence system has been unable to stop them spreading to other parts of the system. This will happen when the balance of the bodies naturally manufactured chemicals has been upset. This can happen for a variety of reasons but diet is fundamentally the root cause.

CAUSES

Cancer is caused by a lack of the 'activating' chemical messengers that will naturally cause the abnormal 'cancer' cells to 'commit suicide'. Instead these abnormal cells continue to multiply because the body is not providing the 'halting' message to tell them to stop.  There are many reasons why these chemical messengers are not being manufactured in sufficient numbers in the body.

TOXINS

A build up of toxins in the body can prevent absorption of the phytonutrients required to manufacture this vital messenger system and kill off the friendly bacteria that are involved in this process.

They can keep the friendly bacteria away from the part of the body they have taken residence in and so the abnormal cells will not get the message to stop replicating.

That is why it is so important to include natural cleansing and detoxifying foods that can flush the toxins and heavy metals out of the system in the daily diet. The more the toxins find their way into the body the more of these foods are required to flush them back out.

A build up of toxins from tap water and food additives, air pollution, pesticides and drugs (such as antibiotics) can block absorption of vital nutrients especially the B vitamin complex and phytonutrients essential for the cellular and nervous system. Toxins can build up over decades and they can be ingested in a number of ways:

Lungs: breathing polluted air into the lungs means that toxins can be absorbed into the blood and travel around the body finally coming to rest in any tissues where they will build up over time.

Mouth: toxins can be swallowing by ingesting synthetic drugs and food additives and chemical pesticides on food. They will then not only kill off friendly bacteria in the intestines but find their way into the blood stream and travel to their final resting place where they build up over years.

Skin: the skin can not only absorb radiation from the sun's harmful rays, which causes skin cancer, it is also capable of absorbing micro chemical toxins from cosmetics. Deodorants, lotions, sunscreens, creams, bath oils and perfumes made with harmful substance that should never be swallowed are constantly applied to the skin where the micro chemicals will be absorbed. Now there is also a huge surge in vitamin D deficiency because sunscreens are blocking out all the sun's rays so this vital nutrient is not being manufactured in the body.

BACTERIA

The human body is made up of trillions of different species of bacteria most of which are harmless as long as they reside in the right location in the body.

The potentially pathogenic bacteria are constantly put in check by the 'friendly' bacteria's growth. The friendly bacteria are responsible for more than just that though.

They are involved in the processes which manufacture the 'messengers' which tell cancer cells to die.

They are also involved in processes which manufacture nutrients for all the body's cells and processes. This includes fighting off virus and yeast infections.

Without them the human body would cease to be. The utmost importance of these organisms cannot be stressed enough yet they are not considered when planning meals. They must be fed the right foods containing all the phytonutrients necessary for them to perform their roles.

Fibre; this is one of the most vital ingredients that should be eaten on a daily basis to feed the friendly bacteria in the intestines and aid digestion. Without this the system begins to break down. Unprocessed whole grains, fruit and vegetables are the only way to gain enough fibre to keep the system working well.

Vitamins, phytonutrients and minerals; the correct balance of all of these essential ingredients is required because they are all interlinked with the bacteria in the body and without just one of them natural processes within the human system begin to stop working.

Trying to take a shortcut using supplements is pointless because they do not contain the natural and correct micro nutrient balance which natural food does. For instance; there is no point consuming beta carotene on it's own as it is fat soluble and will not be absorbed without fats.

DRUGS

The interdependency cannot, as yet, be replicated synthetically by man because he is still in the process of learning about phytonutrients, bacteria and the all the complex micro processes involved. The current trend of prescribing manufactured medication to cure all infections has had disastrous results and cause debilitating side effects.

Antibiotics, for instance, have managed to develop MRSA 'superbugs' (Staphylococcus Aureus) which have outdone man's attempts to interfere with natural processes. Now other serious diseases such as gonorrhoea and tuberculosis are becoming resistant too. Not only that but the chemicals in the drugs exacerbate the problem even further by adding a toxic overload to the already weakened human body and upset the body's natural defences and processes.

The 'side effects' of statins and many other medications are not only debilitating but can be dangerous. They are constantly ignored until thousands of people are affected and there is a public outcry. So many suffer in silence or take more drugs to combat the side affects not knowing that they are damaging their delicate highly sensitive system sometimes beyond repair because they trust the health practitioner to know for them. Food is naturally balanced and the body is used to dealing with it. Chemicals and synthetic additives simply upset the natural balance that must exist for optimum health.

FOOD PROCESSING

Most food manufacturing and packing processes add substances that are not only unnatural and unhealthy to be consumed but can actually become toxins that build up for years in the human system as in the artificial sweetener aspartame which causes brain tumours in rats.Many of these substances block absorption of vital phytonutrients and some processes completely strip the healthy nutrients from food altogether. Scientists are only recently discovering just how essential these phytonutrients are for the human system to remain in perfect health and working order. This proves that processed foods which contain artificial additives are almost definitely one of the major root causes of the massive surge in cases of allergies and infections and may even be responsible for diseases such as Parkinson's, Alzheimer's, heart disease and cancer which have also skyrocketed in the numbers of cases since mass processed food became the normal way to eat.

FOOD CONTENT

Knowing exactly what is being consumed is very difficult because of the surge of restaurants and takeaway fast food outlets. These food suppliers are under no obligation to inform their consumers exactly what they have put into the food and can even 'legally' hide the exact ingredients as a "secret recipe"! It has recently come to light that even processed supermarket food can contain obnoxious substances for years without the consumers' knowledge.

MODERATION

The human body can cope with most things that are ingested in moderation but today, excess in so many ways seems to be the rule of thumb. There is a natural balance which must be carefully considered if cancer is to be avoided. It is almost as if cancer is a warning that trying to interfere with natures already perfect system is pointless.

Consuming a wide variety of small amounts of each natural food that has the nutritional content required is all it takes to become healthy and stay cancer free. Unfortunately, for many, it is a race against time because cancer cells replicate so quickly. Therefore the answer is to provide the right fuel to the body in the first place so that cancer can never take over.

Once cancer has taken hold the correct diet is even more vital. Cut out all sugar, coffee, animal fats, processed foods, synthetic chemicals and toxins from your life. Fill the body instead with the phytonutrients it needs by consuming the natural unprocessed whole grains, vegetables, legumes, nuts, seeds, fruit, herbs, spices and oily fish that are listed on this page to give your body a fighting chance. Cancer has shown that it responds to simple natural foods such as the tiny insignificant grape seed.

Every human body is uniquely different and must be treated as such. If it is provided with a wide array of organic pure foods it will naturally use just what it needs and expel the rest. Interrupt this process by introducing powerful synthetic chemicals, concentrates or extracts and the result can be disastrous and fatal.

Fifty years of scientific studies indicate that most diseases seen in modern countries, as well as the leading causes of death, are the result of diet.

So it goes without saying. Eat well to live well.

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