Found - Cancer Regimen

In looking for general health optimizers, I ran across this interesting "what if" article from http://www.electroherbalism.com/Naturopathy/Regimens/Cancer_Regimen.htm

Cancer Regimen

This is what I would do if I had cancer.  I list the main supplements I would take and what other therapies I would use.

Cancer - What I Would Do

For diet, control blood sugar levels by limiting starchy carbohydrates and sugars and getting adequate protein and good oils (see Diet section).  Clean up the home environment and limit toxin absorption and ingestion (see Toxin Avoidance). Toxin avoidance is often the most important yet challenging part of a cancer regimen.  

Supplements and Therapies

1.  Use Enzymatic Therapy Cell Forte IP-6 at the cancer dose of 8 capsules (or 4 chewable tablets) once or twice per day on an empty stomach.  It is taken on an empty stomach since it binds with minerals, which is beneficial when it removes metals like iron from cancerous cells, but long term use can cause mineral deficiencies.  This supplement can be used for a short term cleansing regimen, for two to three weeks, to help clean metals out of the body while stimulating NK cells and other immune system activity. Then used every other day for maintenance, or at a low daily dose like two capsules in the morning. If it is necessary to use it continuously at the cancer dose to keep the problem under control, ensure adequate mineral consumption.

The cardinal rule of effective complementary cancer treatment is TREAT CANCER LIKE AN INFECTION. Never lose sight of this. The infection may be from fungi, bacteria, parasites, or viruses.

2.  Use The Water Cure, using the recommended amount of salt, to remove toxins and fully hydrate the body.  Ensure adequate consumption of minerals, especially magnesium, potassium, and calcium. Get calcium and magnesium from a 1:1 ratio supplement only, like Solaray Cal-Mag Citrate. See the Multimineral section for more information. Potassium is had by eating plenty of fruits and vegetables. The Water Cure is used long term.

3.  Perform an Antiparasitic Regimen.  This mainly consists of using a good antiparasitic like Eclectic Institute Intestinal Support at double recommended dosage the first week (after building up slowly), recommended dosage the second week, and for a week every month at recommended dosage afterward.  If the problem is severe it can be used three weeks on and one week off.  Other antiparasitics, like Blue Moon or Kroeger Clove capsules, should be added if more action is needed.  The Eclectic Institute formula is good since it contains two kinds of wormwood and may help control mycoplasmas, spirochetes, and other microbes in addition to larger parasites.

Antiparasitic regimens are performed two to three weeks or longer as needed, then twice per week afterward for maintenance.

4.  Use an antiviral antifungal antibacterial supplement.  The best single choice is probably Cansema Tonic III, a hoxsey-type formula, which also has strong antiparasitic qualities such that it can be used instead of the antiparasitic regimen above.  (NOTE: Cansema is no longer available. See Skin Cancer regimen for details.) Acceptable is olive leaf extract used at double recommended dose for one week followed by recommended dose. Gaia and Eclectic both make water extracted olive leaf extract products which are the best choice.  Prediluted oregano oil can also be used, and is recommended by Hulda Clark to brush the teeth (put a single drop on a toothbrush) to control pathogenic bacteria coming from the mouth or it can be used internally, with 10-15 drops mixed into water two to three times per day of the prediluted variety such as North American Oreganol (regular strength). Antiseptic supplements are used in high dose at first until no longer necessary, then used a few times per week or whenever needed afterward.

What causes cancer? One theory is that the body absorbs toxic chemicals or metals which gather in organs or tissues and depress immune function as well as tissue oxygenation. Malformed cells are normally removed, but if immune cells are too busy taking care of toxic materials or otherwise hampered, there may be an insufficient response. If the area also spawns an infection, viral, bacterial, fungal, or of larger parasites, these organisms may create growth factors for their own benefit of reproduction, but which also stimulates cancer cells.

5.  CoQ10.  Use in whatever dose one can afford.  200 mg per day is good, 400mg is better, 600mg or more is best.  However, taking as little as 30mg per day is still beneficial.  Always take CoQ10 with an oily food like a meal, or a few raw walnuts, or an EFA supplement (see below), to greatly increase absorption. CoQ10 is used long term. CoQ10 is often available in softgel form mixed in oil. This is not necessary if sufficient oils are always consumed with the CoQ10, but if they are not, using the softgel is preferred.

6.  Anti-inflammatory enzymes.   Inflammation makes it more likely for cancer to initiate and spread.  Enzymes also boost immune system function without making it overactive, provide nutrients to help clean up tumor debris, assist digestion of proteins and oils in the diet, which further boosts the immune system and improves nutritional status, and fights pain and inflammation.  If controlling inflammation is of the utmost importance, as in fighting brain cancers, enzymes are the most important supplement.

The most enzyme action for the money is had in pancreatin supplements.   Examples of these include Enzymatic Therapy Megazymes, Twinlab Pancreatin, Wobenzym, and Healthgenesis Megazyme Forte. One must use a product without acidic components like oxbile and HCL since these cannot be taken in large enough amounts without causing stomach upset.  Healthgenesis.com Megazyme Forte contains the most chymotrypsin, which is one of the components of pancreatin thought to be best in fighting cancer when used in conjunction with vitamin B-17 (laetrile), but all of these provide similar action digesting protein and fighting inflammation.  Another company makes a product called Megazyme Forte which is not the same thing as the one sold by healthgenesis.com.  Note also that healthgenesis.com's Megazyme Forte, unlike Twinlab Pancreatin or Enzymatic Therapy Megazymes, contains zinc which if taken in large doses can cause stomach upset.  For doses, use 4 capsules with and between each meal.  Enzymatic Therapy Megazymes are over twice as potent as the other two so less are necessary - 2 tablets with and between each meal.  Taking with meals assists digestion and protein assimilation best, taking between meals fights cancer and inflammation best.  If there is pain or no progress in reducing a tumor, increase the amounts of enzymes.  There is no toxic amount of pancreatin but, again, the Megazyme Forte can cause stomach upset if used in too high a dose due to the zinc. Another good pancreatin product is Source Naturals Pancreatin 8X, which has the most activity for the money per serving. See Enzyme Therapy for a more complete discussion of enzymes.

If pancreatin will not or cannot be used for any reason, bromelain (pineapple enzyme) is acceptable.  Use only bromelain capsules since bromelain tablets are often sprayed with isopropyl alcohol, a possible cancer catalyst, before packaging.

Enzymes are used long term, but decrease to recommended serving sizes after the problem is solved.

7.  Essential fatty acids.  (EFAs)  Use a molecularly distilled EPA fish oil or other good omega 3 product.  Molecular distillation removes toxic metals like mercury which are often found in fish oils.  Suitable products are made by Carlson, Health From the Sun, Enzymatic Therapy, and Omega Nutrition, among others.  Fish oils come in two types - cod liver oil and "plain" fish oil.  Cod liver oil provides less EPA/DHA fatty acids but includes vitamins A and D, which are often helpful in fighting cancer. Plain fish oils provide more EPA/DHA and little if any vitamins A and D. A good plan is to use cod liver oil when the weather is cold and plain fish oil when it is warm.  Exposing the skin to sunlight produces a large amount of vitamin D in the body so it is usually not necessary to use cod liver oil when getting regular exposure.  Those with dark skin or who rarely are exposed to sunlight usually do better to use cod liver oil continuously. 

Raw nuts can also be used to provide some omega 3 oils.  Raw walnuts are good as are raw hulled pumpkin seeds.  If they agree with digestion, one can eat 2 brazil nuts per day, the richest natural source of selenium.  A few nuts are especially good to eat with supplements that are better absorbed with oils, in particular CoQ10, and are also useful to eat after taking capsule or tablet supplements to "wash them down" and ensure they do not get stuck in the throat.

The Budwig diet recommends consuming cottage cheese with flax oil (a tablespoon per half cup to cup of cottage cheese two or three times per day).  Flax is an omega 3 oil however it is not in a form that can be used by the body directly - it must first be converted to EPA/DHA.  See Essential Fatty Acid Metabolism for more information.  This conversion only takes place if there is sufficient protein in the diet and not too many carbs, otherwise using flax oil can actually slow the conversion of all essential fatty acids into body-usable forms, creating a deficiency.  Eating adequate cottage cheese provides enough protein where this is not a problem.  If this diet is followed, use only organic cottage cheese and a good quality flax oil sold refrigerated in a dark bottle, as from Health From The Sun, Omega Nutrition, or Barlean's.  High lignan content is best. One benefit of using omega 3 oils in this manner is that, when omega 3 conversion is effective as it should be, it is the equivalent of using a huge number of EPA fish oil capsules.

Essential fatty acid supplements are used long term as part of a General Maintenance regimen.

8.  Vitamin C and Minerals   For the most action in severe cases, use vitamin C up to bowel tolerance, but as little as 1g (1000mg) per day is helpful.  If dietary mineral status is low due to poor nutrition, vitamin C must be used with adequate minerals. Since vitamin C causes increased elimination, sufficient mineral intake must be assured or it could cause a deficiency. For minerals, use a 1:1 ratio calcium magnesium like Solaray Cal-Mag Citrate.  This is a cleansing form since it contains so much magnesium.  Or, use a 1:1 cal-mag ascorbate product like Nutribiotic Hypo-Aller C to provide both minerals and vitamin C.

Vitamin C and minerals are used long term. After the problem is solved, continue to get adequate calcium (50% RDA or more) and magnesium (100% RDA or more) daily and use vitamin C in low to medium dose.

9.  A liver cleansing supplement.  There is much liver, kidney, and other organ cleansing action with the recommendations above, but it may be necessary to clean petrochemicals out of the liver quickly.  If the liver's function is severely compromised, this becomes a number 1 or 2 supplement.   Good combination products for this purpose are FutureBiotics Silymarin Plus or Now Silymarin.  Futurebiotics is best for immediate and strong cleansing action taken at the full recommended dosage for two to three weeks or longer as needed, then one weekend per month. Now Silymarin is good for maintenance since the base it contains provides antioxidant and antiseptic properties and can be taken one capsule before bed long term.

10.  Basic multivitamin regimen (include mixed tocopherols).  Do not use B vitamins including a multivitamin without first taking antiseptic supplements since they can otherwise stimulate fungi and parasites. A multivitamin can be taken long term if desired if it provides noticeable benefits in energy levels and well being.

If additional measures were required, I would consider cleansers and antiseptics like the Hoxsey formula.  Gaia makes a good one called Hoxsey Red Clover Formula.  They make another deep tissue cleanser called Scudder's Alterative that may work better for some people.  Use either at recommended dose. 

Boosting protein intake is often helpful to control blood sugar levels and hence growth factors.  Whey is one of the best forms of protein since it excels at boosting glutathione levels in the body, which controls pain and inflammation and improves the immune system.  Using vitamin C while taking whey boosts glutathione levels even more.  Most people do fine on whey protein, but some do not.  Predigested whey usually does not cause a problem even if one is sensitive to most dairy products, but evaluate this to ensure it is providing benefit.  Designer Whey Protein is one of the best protein powders for the money but use only French Vanilla or plain flavor since the others have an artificial sweetener.  For those who cannot tolerate whey, Natureade makes a soy-free vegetable protein powder. Although soy may provide a few useful nutrients to fight some cases of cancer, long term use may not be beneficial, especially considering soy is a potent protease, including chymotrypsin, enzyme inhibitor. For more information, see Problems with Soy.

Juicing provides nutritional and immune boosting benefits but be sure that they do not raise blood sugar levels.  One way to accomplish this is to add protein (like whey) and olive or flax oil to juices which have a high glycemic index (like carrot or fruit juices.)  The Vita-Mix blender is, IMO, the best juicer since there is no waste and cleanup is easiest.

Glyconutrients and polysaccharides may be helpful against some diseases including cancer, but the products sold through multi level marketing schemes are very expensive (probably 3 times more than they should be, if other overhyped MLM products are any indication). Glyconutrients are also available from aloe juice, plus aloe juice has many other beneficial ingredients that are not found in typical glyconutrient products.  George's aloe juice is the most highly recommended type.  It is fractionally distilled to remove the laxative components, tastes almost like water, can be used in whatever amount is necessary, and is reasonable in cost (around $20 per gallon).  Of course, like any aloe juice, George's is also excellent used topically. 

One mistake people make when formulating a cancer regimen for themselves is they forget the basics.  Taking advice from different people, often herb store clerks, they end up with 40 or 50 different supplements with no idea which are the most beneficial for their condition when they realize they cannot possibly take them all.  The basics are to be continuously using antineoplastic and antiseptic supplements or performing other measures to control infection be it from virus, bacteria, fungi, or parasites, controlling exposure to toxic elements, and ensuring consumption of nutrients often missing from the diet like sufficient vitamin C, enzymes, EFAs, and minerals. 

It helps the immune system far more to control an infection directly, avoid toxins which impair its function, and ensure the basic nutrients needed for its function rather than take high priced immune stimulants.  For example, I have seen people taking IP-6 and making progress only to be talked into instead using an expensive mushroom supplement by an herb store clerk (saying, "it contains IP-6, too!" - yeah, about 50 times less) and start losing progress despite spending hundreds per month on this one supplement.  I have seen people write or recite a long list of supplements they were taking for cancer, many very expensive, and there not be a single one with antiseptic action.   Don't make this mistake.

Debra

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