Article appeared in After 50 News, Buffalo, NY

April 2005 issue

SURVIVING CANCER

We all know the devastating effects of cancer and the side-effects of cancer treatment. Chemotherapy and Radiation therapy may help greatly in the treatment of cancer, but can devastate the body’s immune system. This makes it more difficult for the body to handle other ailments and reduces the quality of life. Alternative medicine methods can be very helpful in boosting the cancer patients’ immune system, not only to help overcome their cancer, but also to help with some of the possible side effects from their cancer treatment. Some factors, like genetics, are out of your control, but there are a few common-sense things that you can do to reduce the risk of getting cancer.

PROPER DIET & EXERCISE

What does diet and exercise have to do with cancer? Everything. A healthy diet is very important for everyone and I believe that a poor diet plays a big role in the cause of many illnesses, including cancer. Poor diet and lack of exercise do not allow the body’s immune system to work at maximum levels. A sedentary lifestyle slows down and clogs the digestive system, causing poor toxin removal. Too many toxins cause a condition referred to as “auto-intoxication”. This means that the body is re-circulating toxins that should have been eliminated and this puts a strain on the body’s filter, the liver. This also dumps toxins back into the bloodstream to be circulated throughout the body. How can your body run at peak levels if it has to process twice the toxins?

Eat a healthy diet that consists of a wide variety of fruits, vegetables, whole grains, beans and legumes, nuts and seeds, along with lean meats, and fish that is high in omega-3 fatty acids. The National Cancer Institute estimates that at least 35% of all cancers have a nutritional connection. When lifestyle factors such as smoking and lack of exercise are included, the associated risk becomes much higher and may be as high as 85%.

Our diet makes a big difference in our energy levels, our mood and even our self-esteem. When we choose foods rich in vitamins and minerals, such as fruits and vegetables, we are also doing something positive for our health and well-being. Diet is an often overlooked, incredibly powerful and non-invasive way to support your body.

 Exercise too, has several benefits. At least 30 minutes of elevated heart rate exercise, 3 times a week stimulates and strengthens the heart, lungs and muscles. It cleans out the blood vessels and strengthens the diaphragm while elevating oxygen intake. Exercise also stimulates the lymphatic system. The lymphatic system is responsible for cleansing the body of toxins and does not have a pump (the heart) like the bloodstream does. It must rely on the movement of the muscles to do its job. Diet and exercise work together to clean and nourish your body and to greatly reduce the probability of major health problems by keeping your immune system strong. This enables you to fight off illness before it becomes a problem.

NUTRITION CHECKUP

If you think that you may need a nutrition checkup, there is a new nutrition screening process available called a nutri-physical. This is a comprehensive analysis of your lifestyle and diet, along with a detailed plan to help you reach your optimum health. Taking this a step further, modern genetic science research can now provide an individual with customized nutritional program and lifestyle recommendations based on refined genetic profiling through DNA analysis. It’s called Gene SNP DNA Screening Analysis and can provide you with valuable information on the relationship between your own unique genetic profile and potential health challenges. It is an analysis of your genetic code from a DNA sample you provide through a simple testing procedure.

WHAT ABOUT HOMEOPATHY?

Homeopathy can provide another supportive measure for cancer patients and has been used effectively in the treatment of cancer in the past. Before the advent of modern drugs, homeopathy was the only way to treat cancer. Homeopathy can help in several ways. There are specific remedies for various cancers and specialized remedies tailored to the individual. These remedies can stimulate the body’s natural defenses and produce profound results. Alone, homeopathy was used to treat cancer patients for centuries before modern cancer treatments were introduced. Homeopathic doctors from around the world have claimed success in cancer treatment for centuries. Whether used as a stand-alone form of treatment or in conjunction to chemotherapy and radiation therapy, Homeopathy can be quite effective in helping with the side effects from various cancer treatments because homeopathy treats the individual person as a whole, not just the disease.

Any cancer patient should take an active role in their health. If you are involved in your treatment, you will be more confident in its abilities, allowing a greater chance for recovery. I encourage every cancer patient to research all their options before making any decisions. New, more effective treatments are being discovered everyday. Most importantly, don’t give up. There are treatments out there that may help you and it is up to you to find them. It makes for a difficult recovery when a patient is so disheartened by the diagnosis of cancer that he figuratively signs his own death certificate when he has little hope of surviving. There is hope. Where there is a will, there is a way.

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