The official medical answer to that is, no, or medicine would be using them. However it has to be acknowledged that there are some people who, despite their medical prognosis, do much better than expected, and most medical people have no idea why that is. Much research has been done but few doctors know of it and even fewer believe that it is their role to tell patients about it.

I was talking to a medical professor about the research which showed that cancer patients who exercised did much better, on average than those who didn’t exercise and about other research which showed that psychological stresses lead to reduced immune function. He knew the research existed, but did not believe it was his role to tell people how to live their lives and so was very vague about the results.

When asked whether a woman with breast cancer would want to know that if she undertook three hours of moderate exercise a week she might cut the chance of future cancer problems in half, he just shrugged his shoulders. It was the same when asked if someone with high blood pressure might like to know that good social support helps regulate their cardiovascular system. He made some comment about such research coming up in the year 3 medical curriculum but there was no emphasis on it thereafter. It wasn’t his role to go into the psychosocial mire of people’s lives.

It was similar when we talked about diet. When presented with evidence that some foods can reduce the damage done by sunlight (hence a skin cancer preventive), other foods which reduced the chance of mutation damage, nutrients which helped the body attack the cancer cells, he drew himself up to his full height and said, “I very much doubt it.” He turned away.

What is really sad is that this doctor is one who believes he is open to research, open to alternatives and there to meet the needs of his patients.

To be fair, there is a huge amount of research out there. It is impossible for one person to stay up to date in regards to every aspect of medicine. This is even more difficult for the family physician or general practitioner who must cover all disciplines. Most of them make do with the guidelines given to them by governments and drug companies.

There is also the huge impact of the pharmaceutical companies who provide instant answers to dealing with the patient in the consultation. If the patient can leave the surgery with a prescription, in very many cases, both practitioner and patient are happy.

A great many when faced with matters of severe illness need to trust their doctor and just accept what they are told.

However there are a group who remember the few that do much better than expected and the cases of miracles they hear about in their religious tradition and on the TV. Many of these want to know, in detail, everything possible which might improve their outcomes. Sadly few medical professionals can tell them.

But now with the internet and the huge amount of information online it is possible for people who need to know to find out what they can do to improve their chances of recovery. I do offer a word of warning. It is not likely that there is just one herb, or highland berry, or magical elixir which will make the difference in terminal disease. It is much more likely that your cancer remedy will be a mixture of a healing diet, exercise, good self care, a useful psychology, social support and a connection to nature and place.

The fact that some people do much better than expected indicates that there is a physiological process by which cancers can regress and sometimes disappear altogether. So do keep hope alive and in the meantime explore what improves your quality of life. As one of the survivors in my research said, “Quality, quality, make every second count.”

Dr Harriet Denz-Penhey is an internationally recognized health researcher who has done groundbreaking research into patient self care in serious illness. The web site http://www.cancerremedies.org discusses aspects of natural cancer treatment and remedies for good general health.

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The reason that most suggest giving up red meat is because they claim that vegetarianism is healthier and that red meat makes the blood acidic – upsetting the acid-base balance in the blood which should be more alkaline. Vegetarians tend to have a very deep belief in the inherent “healthiness” of their eating pattern, something that does not seem to be well supported in the medical literature. (I can hear them howl, “Yes it is!” But I beg to differ.)

There is a major issue that is agreed across all of the cancer alternative medicine believers and that is that lot fed animals give inferior meat than grass fed ones. The statement is frequently made that animals free to roam in large grassed areas and eat their grass mixed with many other forms of green herbs gives meat that is naturally healthier than those fed on grains, soy products, antibiotics and growth hormones.

In nature grains were only eaten in autumn when the animals would use them to set down some fat to support survival through the winter. Soy has never been a widespread food source for animals and despite the claims of big business we do not yet know the consequences of eating GM soy either directly or via animals. Antibiotics shouldn’t be needed for animals in natural conditions. They are only needed to keep infection down to manageable levels and healthy animals don’t need them. We do not know the long term effect of growth hormones on people although we do have some indicators in the early development of puberty in children.

For all of these reasons even the meat eating natural cancer treatment adherents would suggest that you only eat meat from pasture fed or range fed animals. This goes for all animals and birds. Therefore what you eat will very much depend on where you live and what is available locally.

As to the rest of the diet – the cancer alternative medicine practitioners all seem to agree that we should eat as close to nature as possible. This means that there should be a focus on brightly colored fresh fruit and vegetables and we should not eat anything that is heavy in sugar or white flour. ALL agree on this.

Cancer cells grow fast in proportion to the rest of the cells around them, very fast in some cases. White flour based products such as breads and pasta turn to sugar quickly and these launch an insulin cascade that supports fast growing cells such as cancer. At least that is one theory. Even diet sodas with no sugar, but with the aspartame sweetener, also initiate that insulin cascade as the sweetness alone is sufficient to set it off.

But is it possible to “fill up” without bread and pasta? What do you substitute with? I substitute with salads and thick vegetable soups. Much to my surprise they filled me up and saw me through to the next meal without any high glycemic fillers. However I did need twice the amount and also, usually, some meat or egg. Red cabbage has become a firm favorite in the family.

High phenol fruit and vegetables become the core of the anti-cancer diet. Phenols in the foods are a natural health enhancer through the biochemical pathways that support the immune system. The foremost of these are the brassica family which includes cabbage, cauliflower, broccoli and sprouts and the onion family which includes, unsurprisingly, onions, leeks, garlic and chives. Have some of these daily and use them as the base around which you build the rest of your meal.

“Ah,” a little voice sounds in my head, “But we don’t cook at home. I have to eat out every day. I can’t control what they put in the food I can afford to buy.” For people in this situation, it is time to take charge of your own lives. You can go through life feeling out of control, or you can take charge of what you can. What you put in your mouth is one of those aspects you can control if you choose to.

Making major changes in your diet can be a major stress. The way we have come to eat is embedded in our psyche. It becomes a decision that has to be made, and sometimes re-made each day unless you change your circumstances. If you have the ingredients for healthy meals at home then you are much more likely to prepare them.

If you do nothing else cut out all sugar and white flour products – sodas and any sugar laden drinks, breads, croissants, doughnuts, cakes, cookies, sugary mayonnaise and pasta. Replace with large salads, fruit, and free range meats, at least for six days a week.

Dr Harriet Denz-Penhey is an internationally recognized health researcher who has done groundbreaking research into patient self care in serious illness. The web site http://www.cancerremedies.org discusses aspects of natural cancer treatment and remedies for good general health.

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His cancer returned despite all of the treatment. He lost his girlfriend, he lost his job and he lost his flat and moved in with his parents. He is dying. He really believes that he will die.

I want to be very respectful and gentle because dying is a serious topic. However, what if there were alternatives that may help? I cannot speak for you, but it seems to me that if modern mainstream medicine failed me, I would turn to alternative medicine.

What about the work of Renee Caisse and her Essiac formula? What about the work of a German biochemist named Johanna Budwig? What about the excellent book: How To Fight Cancer and Win?

What about the work of Bernie Siegal – a cancer surgeon who found another way? There are people who have defeated cancer.

Again, I don’t mean to make light of a situation as serious as cancer or leukemia. But, is it prudent to except the fact that one is incurable because a few doctors following the protocals of allopathic medicine thought there was no hope? Stories abound of people who have successfully defeated their cancer or have been in remission so long that you might as well say they won the fight.

Here are some more things to explore: What about juicing wheat grass and vegetables. What about macrobiotic diets. What about…? The list is long.

Since cancer is a serious disease, don’t take any chances. What I wrote here was for information and entertainment only. I certainly do not intend to provide advice, diagnosis or treatment suggestions for cancer. If you have or think you have any type of health condition at all, visit your doctor for advice, diagnosis and treatment. The USFDA certainly hasn’t evaluated any of the thoughts in this article, nor are they likely to if they continue to follow the trend of their history. Natural treatments are often ignored and not scientifically investigated. There is no one paying for such research.

When all else fails, what do you have to lose by trying? Next, learn more about natural cancer treatments through the links below.

Read more about natural cancer treatments at: http://www.tobeinformed.com/835/

David Snape is the author of the book: What You Should Know about Gum Disease and enjoys writng about health, fitness and wellness topics. He also practices an excellent form of meditation called Falun Dafa – which he believes everyone should experience for themselves.

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As you know, there are two parts to every story. The story of cancer research is no different. Here’s the problem. If there is a natural cure for cancer, why does nobody know about it, and why does everyone even laugh if you tell them cancer can be cured? Well, do you really think that the medical companies want you to get well, and find out the natural cancer treatments that work? No way. Isn’t it better for them to keep you on the chemotherapy for months. Chemotherapy drugs are very cheap to produce, since they are basically poison. The way in which chemotherapy works is by injecting poison, and hoping for the weakest cells, that is – cancer cells, to die off. Chemotherapy has ruined the lives of thousands of patients, Even people who have one year to live, will completely destroy their lives with chemotherapy in order to live 13 months, instead of 12.

So, are there really any natural cancer treatments that work? Yes. Read the above mentioned e-book, and it will show you exactly how to cope with your cancer, by using only natural methods which are proven to work. When we study the stories of countless patients, who have survived cancer, without any evident reason, certain patterns start to become apparent, and that’s what some people have used, in order to synthesize all this great information, and put it together in the form of an e-book. Good luck!

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