TF for Cancer

[stilllearning85]

A family member has just been diagnosed with Mucinous cystadenocarcinoma. I have been asked if I know of any nutritional ways in which I could help support him through this. Does anyone have any reccomendations about what to read etc? I think they eat a pretty SAD diet right now... would it be detrimental to switch someone to a TF diet when they are ill? I guess I really just need help finding info about cancer and TF nutrition. Thanks!

[CrunchyFarmGirl]

The Oil Pulling link in this thread http://www.mothering.com/discussions...d.php?t=915391 had some amazing cancer stories in the testimonial section.
Best wishes to your family.

[CrunchyFarmGirl]

Hey, I found this during a different search tonight, and thought it might be helpful to you... they are suggesting using green tea (I would guess white would be even better) for it's cancer fighting properties rather than the typical black.

Kombucha tea (testimonial)

“I took kombucha all the way through my radiation (right over the stomach) and my doctor told me I was the only patient he'd had that never had nausea after being radiated in that area; it's wonderful for your stomach and intestines. It's much more potent and MUCH cheaper if you make it yourself. You just need a culture to start with. I make about 2 gallons at a time. It comes out to about 10 cents per bottle compared to $2-$3 in the stores.”

Kombucha is a fermented or brewed beverage which is cultured for a number of days. Combined with tea, it contains active enzymes, probiotics (lactobacillus bacterium), amino acids, antioxidants, polyphenols and saccharomyces boulardi. Apparently very powerful with constipation (such as drinking half a glass 15 minutes before breakfast, with dosis increased as you get used to it.

Two kombucha brewing tips

Use green tea in your kombucha brew:
Apparently green tea contains tumor growth inhibiting factors (a polyphenol named EGCG) as well as other polyphenols (such as flavonoids) reputed to lower cholesterol, counteract free radicals, exhibit natural antibiotic characteristics or prevent blood clotting. Other ingredients include vitamin C, carotene, fluoride, zinc, selenium, manganese, potassium, niacin & folic acid.

Minimize or eradicate sugar:
The consumption of processed or refined sugar has been shown to be a risk factor in a number of health complaints including cancer. “Sugar is required in Kombucha to provide food for the yeast resident in the culture. Research and experimentation has shown that the best type of sugar to use is ordinary granulated white sugar, i.e. sucrose. During fermentation the sucrose is broken down to its constituent parts, the simple sugars - glucose and fructose. Glucose is responsible for the formation of most of the organic acids with the exception of acetic acid, which derives from fructose. Glucose, which constitutes about 70% of sucrose, ferments far quicker than fructose and it is the latter which provides the residual sweetness in Kombucha.
If you prefer less sweetness in your Kombucha you can either a) extend the fermentation period by a few days, thus further acidifying the brew, or b) replace some of the sucrose with glucose (dextrose monohydrate), often found in home brewing shops described as brewing sugar. A 50/50 mix is a good start and will produce a beverage high in organic acids with minimal sweetness in a short time, 6 to 8 days. You will probably find the perfect mix by trial and error.”

So it seems to make sure there is no processed sugar left in your kombucha, it would be advisable to let it ferment as long as possible or reasonable to make sure all the sugar has been consumed by the yeasts.

Above Kombucha tips have been adapted or copied verbatim from aurorashopping.com/info/kombucha3.php where you’ll find detailed preparation instructions and other kombucha information.

[quietserena]

Probiotics will help. I don't think there any miracle cures even in TF but probiotics help the immune system which can only be good.

Also, saturated fat would probably be beneficial. I don't think that a sick person should be eating a lowfat diet.

[Mom2Lex&Cay]

I've been doing tons of research, not with cancer, but type 1 diabetes. (my DH was recently diagnosed, fit and otherwise healthy) I keep running across things for cancer as well along the way. I keep finding one major key here is enzyme activity. Fresh fruit and veggies, raw nuts and so forth being best, but of course there are many other foods with enzymes. Raw milk of course as well. I've read good and bad about drinking any cow's milk at all, but have chosen to stick with it for us.

I was aware of the raw food diets, but keep finding more and more about the benefit to cancer and other diseases. I realize that's not going to be for everyone!

They've done research with breastmilk and cancer recently as well. As in Dr's prescribe it for cancer patients to get from a milk bank. They make smoothies with it and so forth and the results have been pretty good so far. Amazing isn't it? Unfortunately, the demand for banked milk from premature infants is so great that often there is not enough for cancer patients and if there is, it is an out of pocket expense since insurance companies do not cover breastmilk for adults.

And a really simple sounding one, garlic....lots and lots of it. In high enough amounts my understanding is it makes it more difficult for many "bad things" to survive.

Anyway, these are just a few of the things that come to mind. We have decided to stick with (and improve in areas we're lacking) our TF diet and hope it helps with the management of my DH's health.

Good luck with finding something to help your family member!