apricot seeds cures cancer?

[swissmiss2584]

There is so much cancer everywhere and that scares me. I found a lump in my breast and had a clinical breast exam done. She isn't alarmed by it but wants me to have an ultrasound done to make sure it's just a fluid filled cyst since I am still breastfeeding. I have been doing research about natural cancer prevention and healing and came across apricot seeds. It seems too good to be true but I know that my God is powerful and if he has supplied us will a natural cure for cancer than I am gonna rejoice! What do you all think about apricot seeds?

[Maluhia]

I think it's a scam.

[Mirzam]

The only thing that cures cancer is the body itself. However, supporting the body by nutritional, spiritual means etc, during its healing can only be beneficial.

[CorasMama]

Originally Posted by KailuaMamatoMaya

I think it's a scam.

Yep. As are most, nearly all, "natural cancer cures".

The thing is, people love to play on our fear of cancer (lemme tell ya, with a 37.8% lifetime chance of breast cancer, I understand The Fear!), and use it to sell us snake oil.

Best way to prevent breast cancer? Don't have the BRCA gene mutations! Ok, well, since you can't do anything about that, perhaps it'd be good to examine things that are in our control (or we can control for our kids).

-don't eat too much red meat.
-antioxidants are good for you.
-avoid non-fermented soy products
-educate yourself (I recommend Dr. Susan Love's The Breast Book
-do what you can so that your daughters get their periods as late as possible (good amount of exercise, hormone-free foods, low soy diet)
-keep fit
-get regular breast exams, with mammograms yearly after age 40 (for average-risk women)

Things that don't prevent or cure cancer:
-shark cartilage
-Vitamin C
-baking soda (sodium bicarbonate)
-ignoring the problem
-The Secret
-cod liver oil


There's a lot of good research going on out there, and more and more of it is being done on natural and complementary medicine. But only GOOD research (double-blind, controlled, peer-reviewed, etc) should be given weight in determining your healthcare path.

Anecdotes != data.

[AlexisT]

Google for "laetrile" and decide for yourself.

[swissmiss2584]

Originally Posted by AlexisT

Google for "laetrile" and decide for yourself.

I guess I should have included B17 in the discussion. Laetrile is found in seeds of fruit and apricot seeds having the most B17. Along with wheat grass and bitter almonds etc. What do you think about it AlexisT?

[Mirzam]

Originally Posted by CorasMama

Quote:
Originally Posted by uccomama
The only thing that cures cancer is the body itself.

So you think that the body isn't capable of devolving cancer cells without the "aid" of cytostatic drugs and radiotherapy? Our body is constantly doing this.

[Bri'sgirl]

I know it is not a scam and that it is real. My sister had cancerous cells on her cervix had started eating apricot kernels and they went away, including several suspicious moles that she had started to get. Her dog had cancer in his hind legs. He started eating all of the apricots that fell from their tree, and even scrounged out the seeds to eat. The vet had not given him much more time, but he lived more than 2 years longer, eventually dying from something else. I can't remember exactly what of.

I studied and researched vitamin B17, which is found in apricot kernels. It is a natural form of cyanide, which taken in small amounts can help in the fight with cancer. I've heard that doctor's in Canada are allowed to recommend it to their patients, but it is illegal in the US for a doctor to say anything about it.

Do the research, but I know it helps, if not cures.

[A&A]

It may reassure you to know that 80% of breast lumps are NOT cancer.

Is the CA of your location California or Canada? If you're anywhere near Pasadena, you can get a SonoCine ultrasound done, which is even better than a regular breast ultrasound.

www.sonocine.com

[ksera05]

If OD'ed on they can be poisonous (here's one link) your body basically turns it into cyanide.

[MoonWillow]

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[Maeve]

Originally Posted by CorasMama

Yep. As are most, nearly all, "natural cancer cures".

The thing is, people love to play on our fear of cancer (lemme tell ya, with a 37.8% lifetime chance of breast cancer, I understand The Fear!), and use it to sell us snake oil.

Best way to prevent breast cancer? Don't have the BRCA gene mutations! Ok, well, since you can't do anything about that, perhaps it'd be good to examine things that are in our control (or we can control for our kids).

-don't eat too much red meat.
-antioxidants are good for you.
-avoid non-fermented soy products
-educate yourself (I recommend Dr. Susan Love's The Breast Book
-do what you can so that your daughters get their periods as late as possible (good amount of exercise, hormone-free foods, low soy diet)
-keep fit
-get regular breast exams, with mammograms yearly after age 40 (for average-risk women)

Things that don't prevent or cure cancer:
-shark cartilage
-Vitamin C
-baking soda (sodium bicarbonate)
-ignoring the problem
-The Secret
-cod liver oil


There's a lot of good research going on out there, and more and more of it is being done on natural and complementary medicine. But only GOOD research (double-blind, controlled, peer-reviewed, etc) should be given weight in determining your healthcare path.

Anecdotes != data.

I completely agree.

[Maeve]

Originally Posted by swissmiss2584

I guess I should have included B17 in the discussion. Laetrile is found in seeds of fruit and apricot seeds having the most B17. Along with wheat grass and bitter almonds etc. What do you think about it AlexisT?

I don't know about her, but I lean more to agreeing with this one:

http://www.quackwatch.com/search/web...query=laetrile


And no, I don't believe it's a conspiracy.

[Chakra]

There are so many things that can help cure cancer. I have learned of two that seem to be the most powerfeul.

I also think 'the secret' can be someones most powerful tool in beating cancer.

So here are the two big cancer crushers.

-GRAVIOLA
http://www.rain-tree.com/graviola.htm

The website has some good basic info on it. It has been used for many years and is still used in alternative health centers.

-Agaricus Blazei Murill Mushroom (PLUS MITAKE AND SHITAKE MUSHROOMS)

[Chakra]

Oh and superfoods to keep you healthy...This is what we take at home.

ALA (microalage)

we always eating uncooked muchrooms (shitake and mitake)

digestive enzymes

lots of raw foods and we try and juice once a day

and we use the secret. But not like the actual book. Just relax, visualize and connect with angels.

Oh hey! Swissmiss from babyfit! Its chakra. How are you?

[Maluhia]

Originally Posted by Bri'sgirl

I know it is not a scam and that it is real. My sister had cancerous cells on her cervix had started eating apricot kernels and they went away, including several suspicious moles that she had started to get. Her dog had cancer in his hind legs.

Do the research, but I know it helps, if not cures.

This is funny as MOST cervical cancer cells are left by GYNs with a watch/wait strategy because MOST clear up on their own. Stone fruit or not.

[WuWei]

I believe that Fear kills the Joy of living more frequently than cancer.


Pat

[desertpenguin]

Originally Posted by Chakra

we always eating uncooked muchrooms (shitake and mitake)

i watched a tv special about mushrooms and they said it's best to always eat them cooked as they are extremely hard to digest otherwise. are the nutrients in mushrooms heat sensitive?

[rainbowmoon]

I have read some studies showing that those who consume lots of sugar have higher rates of breast cancer. (I don't have the link offhand but it was comparing womens diets in China vs. the USA and the differences in cancer rates) it seemed to make sense anyway. I am a lifelong sugar addict and more afraid of cancer than anything else in the world. :

Needless to say I am reducing my sugar consumption (even if I do or don't get cancer it will be good for my body) anyway just wanted to throw that in there.

I am not saying sugar CAUSES cancer just that it could be a factor.

[Bri'sgirl]

Originally Posted by KailuaMamatoMaya

This is funny as MOST cervical cancer cells are left by GYNs with a watch/wait strategy because MOST clear up on their own. Stone fruit or not.

That may be, but it doesn't explain all of the moles that disappeared or what happened to her dog. My sister's doctor wanted to freeze the cancerous cells, because they were NOT going away on their own. My sister refused and ate the apricot seeds. I'm not here to convince you, but I am here to share a real experience where they were helpful. I believe she ate about 7 kernels a day, but I don't remember the exact number.